rshdhere · akshay-it23 · Jan 6, 2026
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -4,161 +4,79 @@ Easily share text snippets and images between your phone, tablet, and computer i
 
 ![Demo](assets/copy-paste.space-demo.gif)
 
-## 📖 Introduction
+## Introduction
 
-**copy-paste.space** is a minimal web tool built with **TypeScript**, **Node.js**, and a lightweight frontend for instant **cross-device text sharing** — no sign-ups or logins required. Switch between devices or share notes quickly with a secure, rate-limited backend, deployed on **Railway** for privacy-focused use.
+**copy-paste.space** is a minimal web tool built with **TypeScript** and **Node.js**, along with a lightweight frontend for instant cross-device text sharing.  
+No sign-ups or logins are required. You can quickly switch between devices or share notes using a secure, rate-limited backend.
 
 ---
 
-## ✨ Features
-- 📱 **copy-paste.space support** – Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop
-- ⚡ **Instant transfer** – Send and receive within seconds
-- 🔒 **Secure** – End-to-end encryption for privacy
-- 🌐 **No login required** – Just open the app and start sharing
-- 🖼 **Image & text support** – Share notes, messages, or pictures effortlessly
+## Features
+
+- Cross-device support for mobile, tablet, and desktop
+- Instant transfer of text and images
+- Secure communication with encryption
+- No authentication required
+- Simple and minimal user experience
 
 ---
 
-## 📸 How It Works
-- Visit https://copy-paste.space on both devices.
-- Paste your text or upload an image.
-- Instantly access the content from your other device.
+## How It Works
+
+- Visit https://copy-paste.space on both devices
+- Paste text or upload an image
+- Instantly access the content on your other device
 
 ---
-## 🚀 Tech Stack
 
-### 🎨 Frontend
-- React with TypeScript
-- react-router-dom 
+## Tech Stack
+
+### Frontend
+- React
+- TypeScript
+- react-router-dom
 
-### 🛠️ Backend
+### Backend
 - Node.js
 - TypeScript
-- Express.js (assumed based on structure and middleware usage)
+- Express.js
 - dotenv for environment variable management
-
-### ☁️ DevOps & Deployment
-- Vercel (for frontend hosting and CI/CD)
-- Railway (for backend infrastructure and environment management)
-- Other Tools: dotenv, rate-limiting middleware, tsconfig, REST API
+- REST APIs
 
 ---
 
-## 📦 Installation
+## CI/CD Workflow
 
-To set up and run the project on your local machine:
+This project uses **GitHub Actions** for Continuous Integration.
 
-### Prerequisites
+The CI workflow automatically runs on:
+- Every push
+- Every pull request
 
-- **Node.js** (version 18 or higher)
-- **npm** or **yarn**
-- **Git**
-- **MongoDB** (for local development)
+The workflow ensures:
+- Dependencies install correctly
+- Code passes linting checks
+- The project builds successfully
 
-### 1️⃣ Fork and Clone
-
-1. Fork the repository on GitHub
-
-2. Clone your fork locally:
-   ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copy-paste.space.git
-   cd copy-paste.space
-   ```
-3. Add the original repository as upstream:
-   ```bash
-   git remote add upstream https://github.com/rshdhere/copy-paste.space.git
-   ```
-### 2️⃣ Backend Setup
-
-1. Navigate to the backend directory:
-   ```bash
-   cd backend
-   ```
-
-2. Install dependencies:
-   ```bash
-   npm install
-   ```
-
-3. Create environment variables:
-   ```bash
-   cp .env.example .env
-   ```
-
-   Configure the following variables in your `.env` file:
-   ```
-   PORT=8080
-   NODE_ENV=development
-   AWS_REGION=ap-south-1
-   S3_BUCKET_NAME=<your-aws-bucket-name> 
-   AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=<your-aws-access-key>
-   AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-aws-secret>
-   FRONTEND_ORIGIN=http://localhost:5173
-   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/
-   OPTIONS=ABC123
-   ```
-
-4. Start the development server:
-   ```bash
-   npm run dev
-   ```
+This helps maintain code quality and prevents unstable changes from being merged.
 
-   The backend will be available at `http://localhost:8080`
-### 3️⃣ Frontend Setup
-
-1. Navigate to the frontend directory:
-   ```bash
-   cd frontend
-   ```
-
-2. Install dependencies:
-   ```bash
-   npm install
-   ```
-
-3. Create environment variables:
-   ```bash
-   cp .env.example .env
-   ```
-
-   Configure the following variables in your `.env` file:
-   ```
-   VITE_POSTHOG_API_KEY=<your-posthog-api-key>
-   VITE_POSTHOG_SECURE_PATH=<your-posthog-secure-path>
-   VITE_PUBLIC_POSTHOG_HOST=https://us.i.posthog.com
-   VITE_BACKEND_URI=http://localhost:8086
-   ```
-
-4. Start the development server:
-   ```bash
-   npm run dev
-   ```
-
-   The frontend will be available at `http://localhost:5173`
-### 4️⃣ Running Both Services
-
-  You can run both services simultaneously by opening two terminal windows:
-
-  **Terminal 1 (Backend):**
-   ```bash
-    cd backend
-    npm run dev
-   ```
-
-  **Terminal 2 (Frontend):**
-   ```bash
-    cd frontend
-    npm run dev
-   ```
 ---
 
-## Image Sharing Overview V1.5
+## Installation
+
+### Prerequisites
 
-![Demo](assets/copy-paste.space-V1.5.gif)
+- Node.js (version 18 or higher)
+- npm or yarn
+- Git
+- MongoDB (for local development)
 
 ---
 
-## 🤝Contributions
-Contributors are welcome!
+### 1. Fork and Clone
 
-See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.
+1. Fork the repository on GitHub
+2. Clone your fork locally:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copy-paste.space.git
+   cd copy-paste.space