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+MIT License
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+Copyright (c) 2026 natobytes
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-# TeslAppBackend
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+# Volts
+
+Community-curated content catalog for Tesla vehicles — light shows, lock sounds, boombox tracks, wraps, and horn sounds.
+
+Built with [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/) and served via GitHub Pages.
+
+## Content Categories
+
+- **Light Shows** — custom LED sequences
+- **Lock Sounds** — sounds that play when locking/unlocking
+- **Boombox** — external speaker audio tracks
+- **Wraps** — vehicle wrap designs and templates
+- **Horn Sounds** — custom horn replacements
+
+## Local Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [Ruby](https://www.ruby-lang.org/) (for Jekyll)
+- [Bundler](https://bundler.io/) (`gem install bundler`)
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (for content validation scripts)
+
+### Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+npm install
+```
+
+### Run Locally
+
+```bash
+bundle exec jekyll serve
+```
+
+The site will be available at `http://localhost:4000/Volts/`.
+
+### Validate Content
+
+```bash
+npm run validate
+```
+
+### Build JSON API
+
+```bash
+npm run build
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b my-new-content`)
+3. Add your content as a Markdown file in the appropriate `content/_<category>/` folder
+4. Run `npm run validate` to check your submission
+5. Commit your changes and open a Pull Request
+
+Each content file uses Jekyll front matter. See existing files in `content/` for examples of the required fields per category.
+
+Pull request templates are provided for each content type — GitHub will prompt you to fill in the relevant details.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.