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 RUN npm run build
 
 FROM caddy:2-alpine
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.title="Atmosphere Office"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.description="Local-first office suite for the AT Protocol ecosystem"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.url="https://tangled.org/scottlanoue.com/atmosphere-office"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.source="https://tangled.org/scottlanoue.com/atmosphere-office"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.licenses="AGPL-3.0"
 COPY Caddyfile /etc/caddy/Caddyfile
 COPY --from=builder /app/dist /srv
 EXPOSE 8080
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+# Atmosphere Office
+
+A local-first office suite for the [AT Protocol](https://atproto.com) ecosystem.
+
+Documents, spreadsheets, slides, forms, diagrams, and calendars — all stored locally in your browser. Sign in with your Bluesky account.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Local-first** — your data stays in your browser's IndexedDB
+- **AT Proto identity** — sign in with any Bluesky handle
+- **No server required** — runs as a static site
+- **Offline capable** — works without an internet connection via service worker
+- **Dark mode** — automatic or manual theme switching
+
+## Operator Deployment
+
+PDS operators can host Atmosphere Office for their users:
+
+```bash
+docker pull atcr.io/scottlanoue.com/atmosphere-office:latest
+docker compose up -d
+```
+
+Configure `instance-info.json` to match your deployment flavor and enable features as you deploy backend services. See `docker-compose.yml` for details.
+
+## Development
+
+```bash
+npm ci
+npm test
+npm run build
+```
+
+## License
+
+[AGPL-3.0](LICENSE)
+
+Built by [Atmosphere Mail LLC](https://atmospheremail.com).