diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d510ee3..14a86a8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,15 +36,16 @@ Your contributions help make adapter development better for the entire ioBroker
    ```
    Title: 🤖 Setup ioBroker GitHub Copilot Instructions
    
-   GitHub Copilot: Please help me set up GitHub Copilot instructions for my ioBroker adapter repository using the template from:
-   templates/initial-setup-automation.md
+   GitHub Copilot: Please help me set up GitHub Copilot instructions for my ioBroker adapter repository using the centralized automation template from:
+   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/initial-setup-automation.md
    ```
-2. **Let GitHub Copilot handle everything**:
-   - ✅ Validates existing setup
-   - 📥 Downloads and customizes latest template
-   - 🎯 Adds adapter-specific content
-   - ⚙️ Sets up weekly monitoring
-   - 🛡️ Preserves any existing customizations
+2. **Let GitHub Copilot handle everything** using our **centralized automation system**:
+   - ✅ Validates existing setup and detects repository status
+   - 📥 Downloads and customizes latest template using metadata.json
+   - 🎯 Adds adapter-specific content with intelligent customization
+   - ⚙️ Sets up weekly monitoring with centralized GitHub Action
+   - 🛡️ Preserves any existing customizations automatically
+   - 🚫 **Avoids manual scripts** (replaces approaches like validation scripts in package.json)
 
 ### For Quick Updates Only  
 1. **Create a quick update issue** with this simple content:
@@ -176,7 +177,7 @@ For advanced users who want more control over the template management process:
 
 ### Manual Version Check
 
-If you want to manually check your template status:
+For repository diagnostics or manual validation:
 
 ```bash
 # Download and run the version check script
@@ -184,10 +185,12 @@ curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instruction
 ```
 
 This script will:
-- Compare your local template version with the latest available
+- Compare your local template version with the latest available from metadata.json
 - Provide update guidance if your template is outdated
 - Show you what's changed in newer versions
 
+**Note**: The centralized automation system eliminates the need for manual scripts in your repository (avoiding patterns like validation scripts in package.json).
+
 ### Repository Maintenance
 
 For repository maintainers who want to contribute or customize the template system:
diff --git a/config/automation-setup.yml b/config/automation-setup.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c42c901
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config/automation-setup.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+# Centralized Initial Setup Configuration for ioBroker Copilot Instructions
+# Version: 0.5.0
+# This file contains the configuration and prompts for automated setup
+
+automation:
+  repository_detection:
+    indicators:
+      - "package.json contains iobroker"
+      - "io-package.json exists"
+      - "main.js or lib/ directory exists"
+      - "admin/ directory exists"
+    validation:
+      required_files:
+        - "package.json"
+        - "io-package.json"
+        - "README.md"
+      optional_files:
+        - "main.js"
+        - "lib/"
+        - "admin/"
+
+  copilot_status_check:
+    detection_methods:
+      - "Check .github/copilot-instructions.md existence"
+      - "Validate version information in copilot instructions"
+      - "Test Copilot responsiveness in repository"
+    status_levels:
+      - "not_initialized" # No copilot-instructions.md
+      - "needs_update"    # Version mismatch
+      - "up_to_date"      # Current version matches
+
+  template_integration:
+    source_references:
+      template_url: "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md"
+      metadata_url: "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json"
+      repository_url: "https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions"
+    
+    version_storage:
+      location: ".github/copilot-instructions.md"
+      format: "**Version:** X.Y.Z"
+      note: "Store in copilot instructions file, NOT package.json"
+    
+    customization_sections:
+      preserve_tags: ["[CUSTOMIZE]"]
+      custom_content_types:
+        - "Adapter-specific API patterns"
+        - "Unique error codes and handling"
+        - "Custom device discovery patterns"
+        - "Authentication flows specific to service"
+        - "Testing scenarios beyond standard patterns"
+
+  github_action_setup:
+    workflow_file: ".github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml"
+    template_source: "templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml"
+    features:
+      - "Weekly automated version checking"
+      - "Dynamic version detection from metadata.json"
+      - "Copilot-driven issue creation"
+      - "Custom section preservation"
+      - "Duplicate issue prevention"
+
+prompts:
+  initial_setup:
+    analysis_prompt: |
+      Please analyze this repository and check:
+      
+      1. **Repository Type Confirmation**:
+         - Confirm this is an ioBroker adapter repository
+         - Identify the adapter name and type
+         - Check existing structure and dependencies
+      
+      2. **Copilot Status Assessment**:
+         - Verify if GitHub Copilot is active in this repository
+         - Check if .github/copilot-instructions.md exists
+         - Analyze any existing Copilot configuration
+      
+      3. **Setup Requirements**:
+         - Determine what needs to be configured
+         - Identify adapter-specific patterns to customize
+         - Plan the integration strategy
+
+    template_setup_prompt: |
+      Create a complete .github/copilot-instructions.md file:
+      
+      1. **Download and process template**:
+         - Fetch: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
+         - Remove template comment block (<!-- TEMPLATE FILE --> section)
+         - Get version from: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+      
+      2. **Version and source setup**:
+         - Set version from metadata.json (store in copilot instructions, NOT package.json)
+         - Add template source reference
+         - Include metadata reference for future updates
+      
+      3. **Adapter-specific customization**:
+         - Customize all [CUSTOMIZE] sections for this specific adapter
+         - Add unique API patterns, error codes, authentication flows
+         - Include adapter-specific testing scenarios
+         - Remove any duplicate content that exists in standard template
+
+    workflow_setup_prompt: |
+      Create .github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml:
+      
+      1. **Use centralized template**:
+         - Copy from: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
+         - This provides dynamic version checking using metadata.json
+         - Includes Copilot-driven automation (no manual scripts)
+      
+      2. **Weekly monitoring features**:
+         - Automatic version checking every Sunday
+         - Smart issue creation with duplicate prevention
+         - Custom section preservation during updates
+         - Manual trigger capability
+
+  update_process:
+    merge_prompt: |
+      Update .github/copilot-instructions.md by merging latest template:
+      
+      TEMPLATE SOURCES:
+      - Template: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
+      - Version from: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+      
+      PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS:
+      1. Keep ALL [CUSTOMIZE] sections exactly as they are
+      2. Preserve adapter-specific context not in standard template
+      3. Maintain custom error handling, API patterns, authentication
+      4. Keep unique testing scenarios and configuration instructions
+      5. REMOVE duplicate content from [CUSTOMIZE] that exists in standard template
+      6. Store version in copilot instructions, NOT package.json
+      
+      UPDATE REQUIREMENTS:
+      1. Integrate latest best practices from new template
+      2. Update version number from metadata.json
+      3. Refresh template source references
+      4. Add missing standard sections
+      5. Clean up [CUSTOMIZE] sections to avoid duplication
+
+validation:
+  success_criteria:
+    setup:
+      - ".github/copilot-instructions.md created"
+      - "Version stored in copilot instructions (not package.json)"
+      - "Template source reference included"
+      - "[CUSTOMIZE] sections populated with adapter-specific content"
+      - "Weekly monitoring workflow created"
+      - "Enhanced Copilot suggestions working"
+    
+    update:
+      - "All [CUSTOMIZE] sections preserved"
+      - "Version updated from metadata.json"
+      - "Custom content intact"
+      - "New best practices integrated"
+      - "No duplicate content between [CUSTOMIZE] and standard sections"
+      - "Template source references updated"
+
+  testing_steps:
+    - "Test enhanced Copilot suggestions (try typing 'this.setState(' in .js file)"
+    - "Verify template version matches metadata.json"
+    - "Confirm custom sections contain only unique content"
+    - "Check GitHub Action workflow syntax"
+    - "Validate issue template functionality"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/config/metadata.json b/config/metadata.json
index bf9e8af..333aea1 100644
--- a/config/metadata.json
+++ b/config/metadata.json
@@ -20,14 +20,16 @@
     "labels": [
       "template-update",
       "automation"
-    ]
+    ],
+    "configuration_file": "config/automation-setup.yml",
+    "centralized_action": "templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml"
   },
   "components": {
     "github_actions": {
-      "weekly_version_check": {
-        "file": "templates/weekly-version-check-action.yml",
-        "version": "0.2.1",
-        "description": "GitHub Action for automated template version monitoring"
+      "centralized-version-check": {
+        "file": "templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml",
+        "version": "0.5.0",
+        "description": "Centralized GitHub Action with dynamic version checking from metadata.json"
       },
       "github_action_snippet": {
         "file": "snippets/github-action-version-check.yml",
@@ -38,7 +40,7 @@
     "templates": {
       "initial_setup_automation": {
         "file": "templates/initial-setup-automation.md",
-        "version": "0.3.0",
+        "version": "0.4.0",
         "description": "Automated setup template with GitHub Copilot integration"
       },
       "copy_paste_template": {
@@ -63,6 +65,13 @@
         "version": "0.1.0",
         "description": "Version management script usage examples"
       }
+    },
+    "config": {
+      "automation_setup": {
+        "file": "config/automation-setup.yml",
+        "version": "0.5.0",
+        "description": "Centralized configuration for automated setup processes"
+      }
     }
   },
   "version_policy": {
diff --git a/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml b/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..765ca80
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,356 @@
+# Centralized GitHub Action for ioBroker Copilot Template Version Management
+# Version: 0.5.0
+# This action provides dynamic template version checking and automated issue creation
+# Copy this to your repository as .github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml
+
+name: Check ioBroker Copilot Template Version
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly check every Sunday at midnight UTC
+  workflow_dispatch:  # Allow manual triggering
+
+jobs:
+  check-template:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      issues: write
+      contents: read
+    
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        
+      - name: Dynamic template version check
+        id: version-check
+        run: |
+          echo "🔍 Starting dynamic ioBroker Copilot template version check..."
+          
+          # Get current version from local copilot instructions
+          if [ -f ".github/copilot-instructions.md" ]; then
+            CURRENT_VERSION=$(awk '/Version:|Template Version:/ {match($0, /([0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)*)/, arr); if (arr[1] != "") print arr[1]}' .github/copilot-instructions.md | head -1)
+            if [ -z "$CURRENT_VERSION" ]; then CURRENT_VERSION="unknown"; fi
+            echo "📋 Current local version: $CURRENT_VERSION"
+          else
+            CURRENT_VERSION="none"
+            echo "❌ No .github/copilot-instructions.md file found"
+          fi
+          
+          # Get latest version from centralized metadata
+          echo "🌐 Fetching latest template version from centralized config..."
+          LATEST_VERSION=$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json | jq -r '.version' 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+          if [ -z "$LATEST_VERSION" ] || [ "$LATEST_VERSION" = "null" ]; then
+            LATEST_VERSION="unknown"
+          fi
+          echo "📋 Latest available version: $LATEST_VERSION"
+          
+          # Determine repository status
+          COPILOT_INITIALIZED="false"
+          UPDATE_NEEDED="false"
+          SETUP_NEEDED="false"
+          
+          if [ "$CURRENT_VERSION" = "none" ]; then
+            echo "🚨 Repository not initialized for GitHub Copilot"
+            SETUP_NEEDED="true"
+            UPDATE_NEEDED="true"
+          elif [ "$CURRENT_VERSION" = "unknown" ] || [ "$LATEST_VERSION" = "unknown" ]; then
+            echo "⚠️  Version detection issue - assuming update needed"
+            COPILOT_INITIALIZED="true"
+            UPDATE_NEEDED="true"
+          elif [ "$CURRENT_VERSION" != "$LATEST_VERSION" ]; then
+            echo "🆙 Update available!"
+            COPILOT_INITIALIZED="true"
+            UPDATE_NEEDED="true"
+          else
+            echo "✅ Template is up-to-date"
+            COPILOT_INITIALIZED="true"
+            UPDATE_NEEDED="false"
+          fi
+          
+          # Set outputs for subsequent steps
+          echo "current-version=$CURRENT_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "latest-version=$LATEST_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "update-needed=$UPDATE_NEEDED" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "setup-needed=$SETUP_NEEDED" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "copilot-initialized=$COPILOT_INITIALIZED" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          
+          echo "📊 Analysis complete:"
+          echo "  - Copilot Initialized: $COPILOT_INITIALIZED"
+          echo "  - Setup Needed: $SETUP_NEEDED" 
+          echo "  - Update Needed: $UPDATE_NEEDED"
+
+      - name: Check for existing Copilot-related issues
+        id: check-issue
+        if: steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed == 'true'
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            console.log('🔍 Checking for existing Copilot-related issues...');
+            
+            const { data: issues } = await github.rest.issues.listForRepo({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              state: 'open',
+              per_page: 100
+            });
+            
+            // Look for any existing Copilot template-related issues
+            const copilotIssues = issues.filter(issue => {
+              const title = issue.title.toLowerCase();
+              const hasLabels = issue.labels.some(label => 
+                ['copilot-setup', 'template-update', 'automation'].includes(label.name)
+              );
+              const hasKeywords = title.includes('copilot') && (
+                title.includes('template') || 
+                title.includes('setup') || 
+                title.includes('update') ||
+                title.includes('instructions')
+              );
+              return hasLabels || hasKeywords;
+            });
+            
+            if (copilotIssues.length > 0) {
+              console.log(`📋 Found ${copilotIssues.length} existing Copilot-related issue(s):`);
+              copilotIssues.forEach(issue => {
+                console.log(`  - #${issue.number}: ${issue.title}`);
+              });
+              return copilotIssues[0].number;
+            } else {
+              console.log('✅ No existing Copilot-related issues found');
+              return null;
+            }
+
+      - name: Create automated setup or update issue
+        if: steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed == 'true' && !steps.check-issue.outputs.result
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const currentVersion = '${{ steps.version-check.outputs.current-version }}';
+            const latestVersion = '${{ steps.version-check.outputs.latest-version }}';
+            const setupNeeded = '${{ steps.version-check.outputs.setup-needed }}' === 'true';
+            const repoName = context.repo.repo;
+            
+            console.log(`🎯 Creating automated issue for ${context.repo.owner}/${repoName}`);
+            console.log(`📋 Current: ${currentVersion}, Latest: ${latestVersion}, Setup needed: ${setupNeeded}`);
+            
+            let title, body, labels;
+            
+            if (setupNeeded) {
+              // Initial setup case
+              title = '🤖 Setup ioBroker GitHub Copilot Instructions';
+              labels = ['copilot-setup', 'automation', 'enhancement'];
+              body = `# 🤖 Automated ioBroker Copilot Instructions Setup
+
+**Automated Detection**: This ioBroker adapter repository is not set up for GitHub Copilot yet.
+
+**Latest Available Version**: ${latestVersion}
+**Repository**: ${context.repo.owner}/${repoName}
+
+## 🎯 What This Sets Up
+
+GitHub Copilot instructions will enhance your development experience by providing:
+- ✨ ioBroker-specific code suggestions and best practices
+- 🧪 Enhanced testing patterns with @iobroker/testing framework
+- 📝 Improved README and documentation generation
+- 🔧 Smart error handling and state management patterns
+- 🛡️ Security and performance optimization guidance
+
+## 🚀 Automated Setup Process
+
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please help me set up GitHub Copilot instructions for my ioBroker adapter repository.
+
+### 🔍 Step 1: Repository Analysis
+
+Please start by analyzing this repository:
+
+1. **Repository Status**: Confirm this is an ioBroker adapter repository
+2. **Existing Configuration**: Check if any Copilot configuration already exists
+3. **Adapter Type**: Identify the type of adapter (device, service, etc.)
+4. **Dependencies**: Review package.json for existing patterns
+
+### 🔧 Step 2: Template Setup
+
+Create a complete \`.github/copilot-instructions.md\` file using:
+
+1. **Download latest template**:
+   \`\`\`
+   Template source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
+   Version: ${latestVersion}
+   Metadata: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+   \`\`\`
+
+2. **Template processing**:
+   - Remove template comment block (\`<!-- TEMPLATE FILE -->\` section)
+   - Set version to **${latestVersion}** (store in copilot instructions, NOT package.json)
+   - Add template source reference
+   - Customize all \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` sections for this ${repoName} adapter
+
+3. **Adapter-specific customization**:
+   In the \`[CUSTOMIZE] Project-Specific Instructions\` section, add:
+   - ${repoName} adapter's specific API patterns and authentication
+   - Unique error codes and handling for this service
+   - Custom device discovery or connection patterns
+   - Special configuration requirements
+   - Testing scenarios specific to this adapter
+
+### ⚙️ Step 3: Weekly Monitoring Setup
+
+Create \`.github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml\` using:
+\`\`\`
+Template: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
+\`\`\`
+
+This will provide:
+- 📅 Weekly automated version checking
+- 🎯 Automatic issue creation for updates
+- 🛡️ Preservation of custom sections during updates
+
+## 🔧 Validation Checklist
+
+After setup, please confirm:
+- [ ] File created at \`.github/copilot-instructions.md\` 
+- [ ] **Version ${latestVersion} stored in copilot-instructions.md** (NOT in package.json)
+- [ ] Template source reference included
+- [ ] \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` sections populated with ${repoName}-specific content
+- [ ] Weekly monitoring workflow created
+- [ ] Enhanced Copilot suggestions working (test with \`this.setState(\` in code)
+
+## 🎁 Next Steps
+
+Once complete:
+1. **Test Integration**: Verify enhanced ioBroker suggestions in your IDE
+2. **Custom Content**: All \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` sections preserved in future updates
+3. **Automated Maintenance**: Weekly checks ensure you stay up-to-date
+4. **Development Boost**: Experience improved code suggestions and best practices
+
+## 📚 References
+
+- **Template Repository**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
+- **Setup Documentation**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/blob/main/docs/setup.md
+- **Centralized Config**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+
+---
+*🤖 This issue was automatically created by the centralized GitHub Actions workflow. Weekly monitoring will continue while preserving all your customizations.*`;
+
+            } else {
+              // Update case
+              title = '🤖 Update ioBroker Copilot Instructions Template';
+              labels = ['template-update', 'automation', 'enhancement'];
+              body = `# 🤖 ioBroker Copilot Template Update Available
+
+**Automated Detection**: Your ioBroker Copilot instructions have an update available.
+
+- **Current Version**: \`${currentVersion}\`
+- **Latest Version**: \`${latestVersion}\`
+- **Repository**: ${context.repo.owner}/${repoName}
+
+## 🚀 Automated Update Process
+
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please help me update my ioBroker Copilot template while preserving all customizations.
+
+### 🔄 Template Update Task
+
+Use this exact merge process:
+
+\`\`\`
+Update my .github/copilot-instructions.md by merging the latest ioBroker template.
+
+TEMPLATE SOURCE:
+- Template: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
+- Version: ${latestVersion}
+- Metadata: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+
+CRITICAL PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS:
+1. Keep ALL [CUSTOMIZE] sections and their content exactly as they are
+2. Preserve any ${repoName}-specific context not covered by standard template
+3. Maintain custom error handling, API patterns, authentication flows
+4. Keep unique testing scenarios and configuration instructions
+5. REMOVE duplicate content from [CUSTOMIZE] sections that already exists in standard template
+6. Keep only truly unique, adapter-specific content in [CUSTOMIZE] sections
+
+UPDATE REQUIREMENTS:
+1. Integrate latest ioBroker best practices from new template
+2. Update version number to ${latestVersion} (store in copilot instructions, NOT package.json)
+3. Refresh template source reference
+4. Add any new standard sections that are missing
+5. Clean up [CUSTOMIZE] sections to avoid duplicating standard template content
+
+Show me a summary of changes before applying the update.
+\`\`\`
+
+## 🔍 What's New in ${latestVersion}
+
+Recent template improvements typically include:
+- 🧪 Enhanced testing patterns and best practices
+- 🛡️ Improved error handling recommendations
+- 📝 Better documentation generation patterns
+- 🔧 Updated dependency management guidance
+- ⚡ Performance optimization suggestions
+- 🎯 More precise ioBroker-specific code patterns
+
+## 🔧 Validation Checklist
+
+After update, confirm:
+- [ ] All \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` sections preserved exactly
+- [ ] **Version ${latestVersion} stored in copilot-instructions.md** (NOT package.json)
+- [ ] Custom ${repoName}-specific content intact
+- [ ] New best practices integrated without conflicts
+- [ ] Template source reference updated
+- [ ] Enhanced suggestions working (test in your code editor)
+- [ ] No duplicate content between \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` and standard sections
+
+## 🛡️ Safety Features
+
+This automated process:
+- ✅ **Preserves Customizations**: All \`[CUSTOMIZE]\` sections automatically maintained
+- 🔒 **No Data Loss**: Your adapter-specific patterns remain intact
+- 📋 **Audit Trail**: All changes tracked in this issue
+- 🔄 **Reversible**: Changes can be reverted if needed
+- 🎯 **Version Control**: Template version stored in copilot instructions (not package.json)
+
+## 📚 References
+
+- **Template Repository**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
+- **Centralized Config**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+- **Update Guide**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/blob/main/docs/automated-updates.md
+
+---
+*🤖 This issue was automatically created by the centralized GitHub Actions workflow on ${new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}. Weekly monitoring continues while preserving your customizations.*`;
+            }
+            
+            const issue = await github.rest.issues.create({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              title: title,
+              body: body,
+              labels: labels
+            });
+            
+            console.log(`✅ Created issue #${issue.data.number}: ${title}`);
+            return issue.data.number;
+
+      - name: Log completion status
+        run: |
+          echo "🏁 Centralized template check completed!"
+          echo "📊 Status Summary:"
+          echo "  - Current Version: ${{ steps.version-check.outputs.current-version }}"
+          echo "  - Latest Version: ${{ steps.version-check.outputs.latest-version }}"
+          echo "  - Copilot Initialized: ${{ steps.version-check.outputs.copilot-initialized }}"
+          echo "  - Update Needed: ${{ steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed }}"
+          echo "  - Setup Needed: ${{ steps.version-check.outputs.setup-needed }}"
+          
+          if [ "${{ steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed }}" = "false" ]; then
+            echo "✅ No action required - template is current"
+          elif [ "${{ steps.check-issue.outputs.result }}" != "" ] && [ "${{ steps.check-issue.outputs.result }}" != "null" ]; then
+            echo "ℹ️  Issue already exists: #${{ steps.check-issue.outputs.result }}"
+          else
+            echo "🎯 New automation issue created for repository setup/update"
+          fi
+          
+          echo ""
+          echo "📈 This centralized workflow provides:"
+          echo "  ✨ Dynamic version checking from metadata.json"
+          echo "  🔍 Repository status detection"
+          echo "  🤖 Copilot-driven automation (no manual scripts)"
+          echo "  🛡️ Custom section preservation"
+          echo "  📅 Weekly monitoring"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/templates/initial-setup-automation.md b/templates/initial-setup-automation.md
index 24003df..b730076 100644
--- a/templates/initial-setup-automation.md
+++ b/templates/initial-setup-automation.md
@@ -6,291 +6,162 @@ labels: ["copilot-setup", "automation"]
 assignees: []
 ---
 
+<!-- 
+Template Version: 0.4.0
+Source: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
+-->
+
 # 🤖 Automated ioBroker Copilot Instructions Setup
 
 **GitHub Copilot**: Please help me set up GitHub Copilot instructions for my ioBroker adapter repository with full automation and validation.
 
-## 🔍 Step 1: Current State Analysis
+## 🔍 Step 1: Repository Analysis and Status Detection
 
-**GitHub Copilot**: Please analyze my repository and check:
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please analyze this repository using the centralized automation configuration:
 
-1. **Copilot Status Check**
-   - [ ] Verify if GitHub Copilot is active and responding in this repository
-   - [ ] Check if `.github/copilot-instructions.md` already exists
-   - [ ] Analyze existing content if present
+**Configuration Reference**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/automation-setup.yml
 
-2. **Repository Context Assessment**
-   - [ ] Identify this as an ioBroker adapter repository
-   - [ ] Detect adapter name and specific patterns
-   - [ ] Find existing custom configuration or setup
+1. **Repository Type Confirmation**
+   - [ ] Verify this is an ioBroker adapter repository (check for `package.json` with "iobroker", `io-package.json`, `main.js` or `lib/` directory)
+   - [ ] Identify adapter name and specific functionality
+   - [ ] Assess current project structure and dependencies
 
-## 🎯 Step 2: Setup Requirements
+2. **Copilot Configuration Status**
+   - [ ] Check if GitHub Copilot is active and responding in this repository
+   - [ ] Verify if `.github/copilot-instructions.md` exists and analyze content
+   - [ ] Determine current template version (if any) vs latest from metadata.json
+   - [ ] Assess existing customizations and configurations
 
-**GitHub Copilot**: Based on your analysis, please:
+3. **Setup Requirements Determination**
+   - [ ] Classify status: `not_initialized`, `needs_update`, or `up_to_date`
+   - [ ] Identify adapter-specific patterns that need customization
+   - [ ] Plan integration strategy based on current state
 
-### If Copilot Instructions DON'T Exist:
-Create a complete `.github/copilot-instructions.md` file by:
+## 🎯 Step 2: Automated Template Setup (Copilot-Driven)
 
-1. **Download and integrate the latest template**:
-   ```
-   Fetch the ioBroker Copilot template from:
-   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
-   
-   Then create .github/copilot-instructions.md with:
-   - Remove the template comment block (lines starting with <!-- to -->)
-   - Add current date and latest version information
-   - Customize [CUSTOMIZE] sections with adapter-specific context
-   - Include Template Source reference
-   ```
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please create or update the GitHub Copilot instructions using our centralized, automated approach:
 
-2. **Add adapter-specific context**:
-   ```
-   In the [CUSTOMIZE] Project-Specific Instructions section, add ONLY content that is:
-   - This adapter's specific API patterns NOT covered by standard ioBroker patterns
-   - Unique authentication or connection handling specific to your service
-   - Custom error codes specific to this service (not generic ioBroker error handling)
-   - Adapter-specific device discovery patterns unique to your implementation
-   
-   IMPORTANT: Do NOT duplicate content that already exists in the standard template.
-   Only add truly unique patterns specific to your adapter's service/API.
-   
-   Examples of what NOT to include (already covered by template):
-   - General ioBroker testing patterns (use @iobroker/testing)
-   - Standard error handling (this.log.error, try/catch)
-   - Common state management (this.setState, this.getState)
-   - Standard adapter lifecycle methods
-   - Generic dependency management advice
-   ```
+**Configuration Reference**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/automation-setup.yml
+
+### 2.1 Template Integration (No Manual Scripts Required)
 
-3. **Template Duplicate Prevention**:
+**Important**: This process uses Copilot intelligence rather than manual validation scripts (avoiding approaches like DrozmotiX/ioBroker.discovergy#286).
+
+1. **Fetch Latest Template and Version**:
    ```
-   When GitHub Copilot creates your template, it should:
-   - Review [CUSTOMIZE] sections against the standard template
-   - Remove any content that duplicates standard ioBroker patterns
-   - Keep only truly adapter-specific content that adds unique value
-   - Ensure [CUSTOMIZE] sections complement, not repeat, standard guidance
+   Template: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
+   Version: Extract from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json (field: "version")
    ```
 
-### If Copilot Instructions DO Exist:
-Update the existing file using the merge process:
-
-```
-"Merge the ioBroker template from https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/blob/main/template.md with my existing .github/copilot-instructions.md.
-
-CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-1. Preserve ALL [CUSTOMIZE] sections and their content exactly as they are
-2. Maintain any project-specific context not already covered in the template  
-3. Add the latest ioBroker best practices from the new template
-4. Update the version number to match the latest template version
-5. Keep the Template Source reference up-to-date
-6. Ensure no custom content is lost during the merge
-7. REMOVE any duplicate content from [CUSTOMIZE] sections that already exists in the standard template
-8. Keep only truly unique, adapter-specific content in [CUSTOMIZE] sections
-
-Show me the changes before applying them."
-```
-
-## 🔧 Step 3: Automation Setup
-
-**GitHub Copilot**: Please also set up automated template monitoring:
-
-### Create GitHub Action for Weekly Monitoring
-
-Create `.github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml` with this content:
-
-```yaml
-name: Check ioBroker Copilot Template Version
-
-on:
-  schedule:
-    - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly check every Sunday
-  workflow_dispatch:  # Allow manual triggering
-
-jobs:
-  check-template:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    permissions:
-      issues: write
-      contents: read
-    
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        
-      - name: Check template version
-        id: version-check
-        run: |
-          # Get current version from local template
-          if [ -f ".github/copilot-instructions.md" ]; then
-            CURRENT_VERSION=$(grep "Version:" .github/copilot-instructions.md | head -1 | sed 's/.*Version:\s*//' | tr -d '*' | xargs)
-          else
-            CURRENT_VERSION="none"
-          fi
-          
-          # Get latest version from remote
-          LATEST_VERSION=$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md | grep "Version:" | head -1 | sed 's/.*Version:\s*//' | tr -d '*' | xargs)
-          
-          echo "current-version=$CURRENT_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "latest-version=$LATEST_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          
-          if [ "$CURRENT_VERSION" != "$LATEST_VERSION" ] || [ "$CURRENT_VERSION" = "none" ]; then
-            echo "update-needed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          else
-            echo "update-needed=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          fi
-
-      - name: Check for existing template update issue
-        id: check-issue
-        if: steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed == 'true'
-        uses: actions/github-script@v7
-        with:
-          script: |
-            const { data: issues } = await github.rest.issues.listForRepo({
-              owner: context.repo.owner,
-              repo: context.repo.repo,
-              state: 'open',
-              labels: 'template-update,automation'
-            });
-            
-            const existingIssue = issues.find(issue => 
-              issue.title.includes('🤖 Update ioBroker Copilot Instructions Template') ||
-              issue.title.includes('🤖 Setup ioBroker GitHub Copilot Instructions')
-            );
-            
-            return existingIssue ? existingIssue.number : null;
-
-      - name: Create template update issue
-        if: steps.version-check.outputs.update-needed == 'true' && !steps.check-issue.outputs.result
-        uses: actions/github-script@v7
-        with:
-          script: |
-            const currentVersion = '${{ steps.version-check.outputs.current-version }}';
-            const latestVersion = '${{ steps.version-check.outputs.latest-version }}';
-            
-            let title, body;
-            
-            if (currentVersion === 'none') {
-              title = '🤖 Setup ioBroker GitHub Copilot Instructions';
-              body = `# 🤖 Automated ioBroker Copilot Instructions Setup
-
-**Automated Detection**: This repository doesn't have GitHub Copilot instructions set up yet.
-
-**GitHub Copilot**: Please help me set up GitHub Copilot instructions for my ioBroker adapter repository.
-
-## 🎯 Setup Task
-
-Please create a complete \`.github/copilot-instructions.md\` file by downloading and customizing the latest ioBroker template:
-
-**Template Source**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md  
-**Latest Version**: ${latestVersion}
-
-### Requirements:
-1. Download the template and remove the comment block
-2. Customize [CUSTOMIZE] sections with this adapter's specific patterns
-3. Include proper version tracking and template source reference
-4. Add adapter-specific context for enhanced Copilot suggestions
-
-## 🔧 Validation
-After setup, please confirm:
-- [ ] File created at \`.github/copilot-instructions.md\`
-- [ ] Version set to ${latestVersion}
-- [ ] [CUSTOMIZE] sections populated with adapter-specific content
-- [ ] Template source reference included
-
-**Reference**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
+2. **Process Template for This Repository**:
+   - [ ] Remove template comment block (`<!-- TEMPLATE FILE -->` section)  
+   - [ ] **Store version in `.github/copilot-instructions.md`** (format: `**Version:** X.Y.Z`)
+   - [ ] **Do NOT store version in `package.json`** - this avoids package.json pollution
+   - [ ] Add template source and metadata references
 
----
-*This issue was automatically created by GitHub Actions*`;
-            } else {
-              title = '🤖 Update ioBroker Copilot Instructions Template';
-              body = `# 🤖 Template Update Available
+3. **Adapter-Specific Customization**:
+   Customize ALL `[CUSTOMIZE]` sections with content unique to this adapter:
+   - API authentication patterns specific to this service
+   - Unique error codes and recovery procedures  
+   - Custom device discovery or data processing workflows
+   - Special configuration requirements beyond standard template
+   - Testing scenarios specific to this adapter's functionality
+   - **Remove any duplicate content** that already exists in the standard template
 
-**Automated Detection**: Your ioBroker Copilot instructions template is outdated.
+### 2.2 Centralized Version Management
 
-- **Current Version**: ${currentVersion}
-- **Latest Version**: ${latestVersion}
+Our approach stores template version information in the Copilot instructions file rather than package.json:
+- ✅ **Version Location**: `.github/copilot-instructions.md` 
+- ✅ **Version Source**: Dynamically fetched from `config/metadata.json`
+- ✅ **Update Method**: Automated via centralized GitHub Action
+- ❌ **Avoid**: Manual scripts in package.json or separate validation files
+## 🔧 Step 3: Automated GitHub Action Setup
 
-**GitHub Copilot**: Please help me update my template while preserving all custom sections.
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please create the weekly monitoring automation using our centralized action:
 
-## 🎯 Update Task
+### 3.1 Create Weekly Monitoring Workflow
 
-Please use this merge prompt:
+1. **Create Workflow File**: `.github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml`
 
-\`\`\`
-"Merge the ioBroker template from https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/blob/main/template.md with my existing .github/copilot-instructions.md.
+2. **Use Centralized Template**:
+   ```
+   Copy the complete workflow from:
+   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
+   ```
 
-CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-1. Preserve ALL [CUSTOMIZE] sections and their content exactly as they are
-2. Maintain any project-specific context not already covered in the template
-3. Add the latest ioBroker best practices from the new template  
-4. Update the version number to ${latestVersion}
-5. Keep the Template Source reference up-to-date
-6. Ensure no custom content is lost during the merge
-7. REMOVE any duplicate content from [CUSTOMIZE] sections that already exists in the standard template
-8. Keep only truly unique, adapter-specific content in [CUSTOMIZE] sections
+3. **Workflow Features** (automatically included):
+   - 📅 **Weekly Schedule**: Runs every Sunday to check for updates
+   - 🔍 **Dynamic Version Detection**: Uses `config/metadata.json` for current version
+   - 🤖 **Copilot-Driven Automation**: Creates intelligent setup/update issues
+   - 🛡️ **Smart Issue Management**: Prevents duplicate issues
+   - 📋 **Repository Status Detection**: Identifies setup vs. update scenarios
+
+### 3.2 Centralized Automation Benefits
+
+This centralized approach provides:
+- ✅ **No Manual Scripts**: Replaces manual validation approaches (like DrozmotiX/ioBroker.discovergy#286)
+- ✅ **Metadata-Driven**: Always uses latest version from centralized config
+- ✅ **Copilot Intelligence**: Leverages GitHub Copilot for smart automation
+- ✅ **Preservation Guarantee**: Automatically maintains all custom sections during updates
+- ✅ **Dynamic Configuration**: Adapts to repository status and needs
+## 📋 Step 4: Validation and Testing
 
-Show me the changes before applying them."
-\`\`\`
+**GitHub Copilot**: After completing the setup, please validate the integration:
 
-## 🔧 Validation
-After update, please confirm:
-- [ ] All [CUSTOMIZE] sections preserved
-- [ ] Version updated to ${latestVersion}
-- [ ] Custom content intact
-- [ ] New best practices integrated
+### 4.1 Setup Validation
 
-**Reference**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
+- [ ] **File Created**: `.github/copilot-instructions.md` exists and is properly formatted
+- [ ] **Version Tracking**: Latest version number stored in copilot instructions (NOT package.json)  
+- [ ] **Template Source**: Reference to source repository and metadata.json included
+- [ ] **Custom Sections**: `[CUSTOMIZE]` areas populated with unique, adapter-specific content only
+- [ ] **No Duplicates**: `[CUSTOMIZE]` sections contain only content not found in standard template
+- [ ] **Workflow Created**: `.github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml` exists and uses centralized template
 
----
-*This issue was automatically created by GitHub Actions*`;
-            }
-            
-            await github.rest.issues.create({
-              owner: context.repo.owner,
-              repo: context.repo.repo,
-              title: title,
-              body: body,
-              labels: ['template-update', 'automation']
-            });
-```
+### 4.2 GitHub Action Validation  
 
-## 📋 Step 4: Validation and Testing
+- [ ] **Workflow File**: Created from centralized template (templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml)
+- [ ] **Permissions Set**: Issues write permission configured
+- [ ] **Schedule Configured**: Weekly execution on Sundays
+- [ ] **Manual Trigger**: workflow_dispatch enabled for manual runs
+- [ ] **Metadata Integration**: Uses config/metadata.json for version detection
 
-**GitHub Copilot**: After completing the setup, please verify:
+### 4.3 Functionality Testing
 
-### Setup Validation
-- [ ] **File created/updated**: `.github/copilot-instructions.md` exists and is properly formatted
-- [ ] **Version tracking**: Latest version number is present
-- [ ] **Template source**: Reference to source repository included
-- [ ] **Custom sections**: [CUSTOMIZE] areas populated with adapter-specific content
-- [ ] **No duplicates**: [CUSTOMIZE] sections contain only unique content not found in standard template
+- [ ] **Enhanced Suggestions**: Test typing `this.setState(` in a .js file to verify improved suggestions
+- [ ] **Template Recognition**: Verify Copilot recognizes ioBroker patterns and adapter-specific context
+- [ ] **Custom Content**: Ensure `[CUSTOMIZE]` sections provide value beyond standard template
+- [ ] **Version Accuracy**: Confirm version in copilot-instructions.md matches metadata.json
+- [ ] **Workflow Syntax**: Validate GitHub Action YAML syntax is correct
+## 🚨 Critical Success Criteria
 
-### GitHub Action Validation  
-- [ ] **Workflow created**: `.github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml` exists
-- [ ] **Permissions set**: Issues write permission configured
-- [ ] **Schedule configured**: Weekly execution setup
-- [ ] **Manual trigger**: workflow_dispatch enabled
+A successful automated setup includes:
 
-### Functionality Testing
-Test that enhanced Copilot suggestions work:
-1. Open a `.js` or `.ts` file in the adapter
-2. Start typing ioBroker-related code (e.g., `this.setState(`)
-3. Verify Copilot provides ioBroker-specific suggestions
+### ✅ Technical Implementation
+- **File Creation**: `.github/copilot-instructions.md` created from latest template
+- **Version Management**: Template version stored in copilot instructions (NOT package.json)  
+- **Centralized Workflow**: GitHub Action created from centralized template
+- **Dynamic Version Detection**: Workflow uses metadata.json for version checking
+- **Custom Preservation**: All `[CUSTOMIZE]` sections populated with unique, adapter-specific content
 
-## 🚨 Critical Success Criteria
+### ✅ Functional Validation  
+- **Enhanced Suggestions**: Improved Copilot suggestions for ioBroker patterns
+- **Template Integration**: No duplicate content between `[CUSTOMIZE]` and standard sections
+- **Automation Ready**: Weekly monitoring configured and tested
+- **Issue Prevention**: Duplicate issue detection working
+- **Metadata Driven**: Version detection using centralized config/metadata.json
 
-**✅ COMPLETE WHEN**:
-- GitHub Copilot instructions are active and customized for this adapter
-- Weekly automated monitoring is configured via GitHub Actions  
-- All custom content is preserved (if updating existing template)
-- Enhanced ioBroker-specific suggestions are working
-- No manual file creation or maintenance required going forward
+### ✅ Process Verification
+- **No Manual Scripts**: Avoided package.json validation scripts (like DrozmotiX/ioBroker.discovergy#286)
+- **Copilot-Driven**: Used GitHub Copilot intelligence rather than manual processes
+- **Preservation Guaranteed**: Custom sections maintained during updates
+- **Dynamic Configuration**: System adapts to repository status automatically
 
 ## 📚 Reference Information
 
 - **Template Repository**: https://github.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions
 - **Latest Template**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/template.md
-- **Version Check**: See [version check command](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/snippets/version-check-command.md)
-- **GitHub Action Template**: [GitHub Action](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/snippets/github-action-version-check.yml)
+- **Centralized Config**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/metadata.json
+- **Automation Config**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/config/automation-setup.yml
+- **Centralized Action**: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
 
-**GitHub Copilot**: Please start with the current state analysis and proceed step-by-step through the setup process. Provide detailed feedback on what you're doing at each step.
\ No newline at end of file
+**GitHub Copilot**: Please start with the repository analysis and proceed step-by-step through the automated setup process. Provide detailed feedback on what you're doing at each step and confirm successful completion of all validation criteria.
diff --git a/templates/weekly-version-check-action.yml b/templates/weekly-version-check-action.yml
index d54d0c1..9ef0051 100644
--- a/templates/weekly-version-check-action.yml
+++ b/templates/weekly-version-check-action.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,17 @@
 name: Check ioBroker Copilot Template Version
 
+# DEPRECATION NOTICE: This template has been replaced by the centralized version
+# Please use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml
+# 
+# The centralized version provides:
+# - Dynamic version checking using metadata.json
+# - Better repository status detection  
+# - Copilot-driven automation instead of manual scripts
+# - Enhanced issue creation and duplicate prevention
+#
+# Migration: Replace the contents of your .github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml
+# with the centralized template for improved functionality.
+
 on:
   schedule:
     - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly check every Sunday at midnight UTC
@@ -16,6 +28,25 @@ jobs:
       - name: Checkout repository
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         
+      - name: Migration Notice
+        run: |
+          echo "⚠️  DEPRECATION NOTICE: This workflow template is deprecated"
+          echo "🆙 Please migrate to the centralized version for enhanced features:"
+          echo "   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DrozmotiX/ioBroker-Copilot-Instructions/main/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml"
+          echo ""
+          echo "🎯 Enhanced features in centralized version:"
+          echo "   - Dynamic version detection using metadata.json"
+          echo "   - Better repository status detection"
+          echo "   - Copilot-driven automation (no manual scripts)"
+          echo "   - Enhanced issue creation with duplicate prevention"
+          echo ""
+          echo "📋 Migration steps:"
+          echo "   1. Replace your .github/workflows/check-copilot-template.yml content"
+          echo "   2. Copy from the centralized template URL above"
+          echo "   3. Commit the updated workflow"
+          echo ""
+          echo "⚡ Continuing with legacy version for compatibility..."
+        
       - name: Check template version
         id: version-check
         run: |
diff --git a/tests/test-centralized-automation.sh b/tests/test-centralized-automation.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..434143f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test-centralized-automation.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Test suite for centralized automation setup functionality
+# Tests the new centralized GitHub Action and configuration setup
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
+REPO_ROOT="$(dirname "$SCRIPT_DIR")"
+
+# Simple test utilities (avoiding full test-runner.sh)
+run_test_with_output() {
+    local test_name="$1"
+    local command="$2"
+    local expected_pattern="$3"
+    
+    printf "  Testing %s... " "$test_name"
+    
+    if eval "$command" 2>/dev/null | grep -q "$expected_pattern"; then
+        echo "✅ PASS"
+        return 0
+    else
+        echo "❌ FAIL"
+        return 1
+    fi
+}
+
+echo "Testing Centralized Automation Setup"
+
+# Test centralized GitHub Action template exists and has correct structure
+run_test_with_output "Centralized GitHub Action template exists" \
+    "ls -la '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "centralized-version-check-action.yml"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action uses metadata.json for version" \
+    "grep -i 'metadata.json' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "metadata.json"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action has dynamic version detection" \
+    "grep -i 'dynamic.*version' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "dynamic"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action prevents duplicate issues" \
+    "grep -i 'existing.*issue\|duplicate' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "existing"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action has Copilot-driven automation" \
+    "grep -i 'copilot.*driven\|copilot.*intelligence' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "Copilot"
+
+# Test automation setup configuration file
+run_test_with_output "Automation setup config exists" \
+    "ls -la '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "automation-setup.yml"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config has repository detection logic" \
+    "grep -A5 -B5 'repository_detection' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "repository_detection"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config has copilot status checking" \
+    "grep -A5 -B5 'copilot_status_check' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "copilot_status_check"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config has version storage policy" \
+    "grep -i 'version.*storage\|store.*copilot' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "storage"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config prohibits package.json version storage" \
+    "grep -i 'NOT.*package.json' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "NOT.*package.json"
+
+# Test updated initial setup automation template
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup uses centralized config" \
+    "grep -i 'automation-setup.yml' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "automation-setup.yml"
+
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup mentions Copilot-driven approach" \
+    "grep -i 'copilot.*driven\|copilot.*intelligence' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "Copilot"
+
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup avoids manual scripts" \
+    "grep -i 'no.*manual.*script\|avoid.*manual\|avoid.*script' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "manual"
+
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup references Discovergy PR as anti-pattern" \
+    "grep -i 'discovergy.*286\|DrozmotiX.*discovergy' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "discovergy"
+
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup uses centralized GitHub Action" \
+    "grep -i 'centralized.*action\|centralized-version-check-action' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "centralized"
+
+# Test metadata.json updates
+run_test_with_output "Metadata includes centralized action component" \
+    "grep -A5 'centralized_version_check' '$REPO_ROOT/config/metadata.json'" \
+    "centralized_version_check"
+
+run_test_with_output "Metadata includes automation setup config" \
+    "grep -A3 'automation_setup' '$REPO_ROOT/config/metadata.json'" \
+    "automation_setup"
+
+run_test_with_output "Metadata has automation configuration reference" \
+    "grep -i 'configuration_file\|automation-setup.yml' '$REPO_ROOT/config/metadata.json'" \
+    "automation-setup"
+
+# Test version management requirements
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action stores version in copilot instructions" \
+    "grep -i 'copilot-instructions.md.*version\|version.*copilot-instructions' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "copilot-instructions"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action avoids package.json version storage" \
+    "grep -i 'NOT.*package.json\|not.*package.json' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "package.json"
+
+# Test template structure and validation
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action has workflow permissions" \
+    "grep -A5 'permissions:' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "issues.*write"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action has schedule and manual trigger" \
+    "grep -A10 'on:' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml' | grep -E 'schedule|workflow_dispatch'" \
+    "schedule"
+
+# Test issue creation logic
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action creates setup issues for uninitialized repos" \
+    "grep -A10 -B5 'Setup.*Copilot.*Instructions' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "Setup.*Copilot"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action creates update issues for outdated repos" \
+    "grep -A10 -B5 'Update.*Copilot.*Instructions' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "Update.*Copilot"
+
+# Test preservation requirements
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action emphasizes custom section preservation" \
+    "grep -i 'customization\|preserve.*custom' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "customization"
+
+run_test_with_output "Centralized action prevents duplicate content" \
+    "grep -i 'duplicate.*content\|remove.*duplicate' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/centralized-version-check-action.yml'" \
+    "duplicate"
+
+# Test integration with existing system
+run_test_with_output "Config references centralized action template" \
+    "grep -i 'centralized-version-check-action.yml' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "centralized-version-check-action"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config has success criteria validation" \
+    "grep -A10 'success_criteria' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "success_criteria"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config has testing steps defined" \
+    "grep -A10 'testing_steps' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "testing_steps"
+
+# Test anti-pattern avoidance
+run_test_with_output "Initial setup explicitly mentions avoiding manual validation" \
+    "grep -C3 -i 'no.*manual.*script\|avoid.*script' '$REPO_ROOT/templates/initial-setup-automation.md'" \
+    "manual.*script"
+
+run_test_with_output "Config promotes Copilot intelligence over scripts" \
+    "grep -i 'copilot.*driven' '$REPO_ROOT/config/automation-setup.yml'" \
+    "driven"
+
+echo ""
+echo "All centralized automation setup tests completed!"
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