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+# @lfk/documentation
+
+The documentation for the LfK! 'Läufersystem'.
+Powered by Hugo.
+
+The main language for the content is German (since our primary target audience is the Lauf für Kaya! Team at a local German school) but every page has an English translation.
+
+## Quickstart 🐳
+
+> Use this to run the documentation server via docker.
+
+1. Clone the repo or copy the docker-compose.yml
+2. Cd into the folder containing the docker-compose.yml
+3. Run docker-compose: `docker-compose up -d`
+4. Visit <http://127.0.0.1:8080/> to check if the server is running
+
+## Dev Setup 🛠
+
+> Local dev setup for previewing changes.
+
+1. Clone the repo
+2. Install Hugo: `brew install hugo` or `winget install hugo.hugo.extended`
+3. Start the dev server: `hugo server --buildDrafts --disableFastRender`
+
+### Recommended Editor
+
+[Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)