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 ### Gitea (Version Control)
 
 - **URL:** `http://localhost:3000`
-- **API Token:** *(add token here if needed)*
+- **API Token:** `920b6601a4481be582a513cd6ba489a30e0dba20`
 - **Repo:** `cproudlock/shopdb`
 
 ## Testing
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+# ShopDB
+
+Manufacturing shop floor infrastructure management system for GE Aerospace. Tracks machines, PCs, printers, and network devices.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Backend:** Classic ASP (VBScript)
+- **Database:** MySQL 5.6
+- **Frontend:** Bootstrap 4.6, jQuery, DataTables
+- **Server:** IIS on Windows
+
+## Features
+
+- Equipment inventory (CNC machines, lathes, mills, etc.)
+- PC asset tracking with warranty monitoring
+- Printer management with Zabbix integration
+- Network device tracking (switches, access points, cameras)
+- Knowledge base for troubleshooting
+- Interactive floor maps
+- REST API for PowerShell data collection
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Start dev environment
+~/start-dev-env.sh
+
+# Access application
+http://192.168.122.151:8080
+
+# Run tests
+./tests/test_forms.sh
+
+# Connect to MySQL
+docker exec -it dev-mysql mysql -u root -prootpassword shopdb
+```
+
+## Documentation
+
+| Document | Purpose |
+|----------|---------|
+| [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) | AI assistant context |
+| [docs/QUICK_REFERENCE.md](docs/QUICK_REFERENCE.md) | Cheat sheets, common queries |
+| [docs/API.md](docs/API.md) | REST API documentation |
+| [docs/STANDARDS.md](docs/STANDARDS.md) | Coding standards |
+
+## Database Schema
+
+```
+machines table (unified)
+  ├── Equipment (machinetypeid 1-15)
+  ├── PCs (pctypeid IS NOT NULL)
+  └── Network Devices (machinetypeid 16-20)
+
+printers table (separate)
+communications table (network interfaces)
+machinerelationships table (PC↔equipment links)
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+```bash
+./tests/test_forms.sh    # 41 endpoint tests
+```
+
+Tests page loads, form submissions, and API endpoints.
+
+## License
+
+Internal use - GE Aerospace