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+# Automaker
+
+Automaker is an autonomous AI development studio that helps you build software faster using AI-powered agents. It provides a visual Kanban board interface to manage features, automatically assigns AI agents to implement them, and tracks progress through an intuitive workflow from backlog to verified completion.
+
+---
+
+> **[!CAUTION]**
+>
+> ## Security Disclaimer
+>
+> **This software uses AI-powered tooling that has access to your operating system and can read, modify, and delete files. Use at your own risk.**
+>
+> We have reviewed this codebase for security vulnerabilities, but you assume all risk when running this software. You should review the code yourself before running it.
+>
+> **We do not recommend running Automaker directly on your local computer** due to the risk of AI agents having access to your entire file system. Please sandbox this application using Docker or a virtual machine.
+>
+> **[Read the full disclaimer](../DISCLAIMER.md)**
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+**Step 1:** Clone this repository:
+
+```bash
+git clone git@github.com:AutoMaker-Org/automaker.git
+cd automaker
+```
+
+**Step 2:** Install dependencies:
+
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+**Step 3:** Run the Claude Code setup token command:
+
+```bash
+claude setup-token
+```
+
+> **⚠️ Warning:** This command will print your token to your terminal. Be careful if you're streaming or sharing your screen, as the token will be visible to anyone watching.
+
+**Step 4:** Export the Claude Code OAuth token in your shell:
+
+```bash
+export CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="your-token-here"
+```
+
+**Step 5:** Start the development server:
+
+```bash
+npm run dev:electron
+```
+
+This will start both the Next.js development server and the Electron application.
+
+**Step 6:** MOST IMPORANT: Run the Following after all is setup
+
+```bash
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+echo "W"
+```
+
+## Features
+
+- 📋 **Kanban Board** - Visual drag-and-drop board to manage features through backlog, in progress, waiting approval, and verified stages
+- 🤖 **AI Agent Integration** - Automatic AI agent assignment to implement features when moved to "In Progress"
+- 🧠 **Multi-Model Support** - Choose from multiple AI models including Claude Opus, Sonnet, and more
+- 💭 **Extended Thinking** - Enable extended thinking modes for complex problem-solving
+- 📡 **Real-time Agent Output** - View live agent output, logs, and file diffs as features are being implemented
+- 🔍 **Project Analysis** - AI-powered project structure analysis to understand your codebase
+- 📁 **Context Management** - Add context files to help AI agents understand your project better
+- 💡 **Feature Suggestions** - AI-generated feature suggestions based on your project
+- 🖼️ **Image Support** - Attach images and screenshots to feature descriptions
+- ⚡ **Concurrent Processing** - Configure concurrency to process multiple features simultaneously
+- 🧪 **Test Integration** - Automatic test running and verification for implemented features
+- 🔀 **Git Integration** - View git diffs and track changes made by AI agents
+- 👤 **AI Profiles** - Create and manage different AI agent profiles for various tasks
+- 💬 **Chat History** - Keep track of conversations and interactions with AI agents
+- ⌨️ **Keyboard Shortcuts** - Efficient navigation and actions via keyboard shortcuts
+- 🎨 **Dark/Light Theme** - Beautiful UI with theme support
+- 🖥️ **Cross-Platform** - Desktop application built with Electron for Windows, macOS, and Linux
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- [Next.js](https://nextjs.org) - React framework
+- [Electron](https://www.electronjs.org/) - Desktop application framework
+- [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) - Styling
+- [Zustand](https://zustand-demo.pmnd.rs/) - State management
+- [dnd-kit](https://dndkit.com/) - Drag and drop functionality
+
+## Learn More
+
+To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
+
+- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) - learn about Next.js features and API.
+- [Learn Next.js](https://nextjs.org/learn) - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
+
+## License
+
+See [LICENSE](../LICENSE) for details.