diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index f2e01c6..d6a5902 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -75,4 +75,5 @@ lerna-debug.log*
 /supabase/config.toml
 /supabase/*.env
 /supabase/dev.env
-/supabase/prod.env
\ No newline at end of file
+/supabase/prod.env
+.vscode/settings.json
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 159326f..e3ce64f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # LIFT Digital Workplace Passport
 
-A digital workplace passport application that helps neurodivergent employees document and share their workplace needs with line managers, promoting a more inclusive workplace environment.
+> A digital workplace passport application that helps neurodivergent employees document and share their workplace needs with line managers, promoting a more inclusive workplace environment.
 
 ## Technology Stack
 
@@ -13,17 +13,20 @@ A digital workplace passport application that helps neurodivergent employees doc
 ## Development Setup
 
 1. Clone the repository:
+
    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/foundersandcoders/LIFT02.git
    cd LIFT02
    ```
 
 2. Install dependencies:
+
    ```bash
    npm install
    ```
 
 3. Set up environment variables:
+
    ```bash
    cp .env.example .env.local
    ```
@@ -31,6 +34,7 @@ A digital workplace passport application that helps neurodivergent employees doc
    Fill in the `.env.local` file with your Supabase project details.
 
 4. Install Supabase CLI:
+
    ```bash
    # Using npm
    npm install -g supabase
@@ -42,11 +46,13 @@ A digital workplace passport application that helps neurodivergent employees doc
    For other installation options, see the [Supabase CLI docs](https://supabase.com/docs/guides/cli/getting-started).
 
 5. Login to Supabase:
+
    ```bash
    supabase login
    ```
 
 6. Link your local project to Supabase:
+
    ```bash
    supabase link --project-ref <your-project-reference>
    ```
@@ -161,8 +167,8 @@ The project follows a standard SvelteKit structure:
 
 ## Documentation
 
-For more detailed information, see:
-
 - [FUNCTIONAL.md](./HITL_Docs/FUNCTIONAL.md) - Functional requirements
 - [ARCHITECTURE.md](./HITL_Docs/ARCHITECTURE.md) - Technical architecture
-- [TESTING.md](./HITL_Docs/TESTING.md) - Testing guide
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+- [TESTING.md](./HITL_Docs/TESTING.md) - Testing guide
+
+Explore this codebase on [![Ask DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/badge.svg)](https://deepwiki.com/foundersandcoders/LIFT02)