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 # KoalaSync
 
-[![Release](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/actions/workflows/release.yml)
-[![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/Shik3i/KoalaSync)](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/releases)
+<div align="center">
+  <img src="assets/SOCIAL_PREVIEW.png" alt="KoalaSync Banner" width="800">
 
-KoalaSync is a premium, lightweight Browser Extension and Relay Server for synchronized video playback across any website (YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, and custom HTML5 players).
+  <p align="center">
+    <b>Privacy-First, Zero-Dependency Synchronized Video Playback for Modern Browsers.</b>
+  </p>
 
-**Latest Release**: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/releases)
+  <p align="center">
+    <a href="https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/actions/workflows/release.yml"><img src="https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg" alt="Release Status"></a>
+    <a href="https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/releases"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/Shik3i/KoalaSync" alt="GitHub release"></a>
+    <a href="LICENSE"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/Shik3i/KoalaSync?color=blue" alt="License"></a>
+    <br>
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Extension_Deps-0-success" alt="Zero Dependencies">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Privacy-Focused-indigo" alt="Privacy Focused">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Manifest-V3-orange" alt="Manifest V3">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Cross--Browser-Chrome%20|%20Firefox-blueviolet" alt="Cross Browser">
+  </p>
+</div>
 
-> [!TIP]
-> **New Developers & AI Agents**: Please read [AI_INIT.md](AI_INIT.md) before starting work.
+---
 
-## Repository Structure
-- `extension/`: Chrome Extension (Manifest V3, Vanilla JS).
-- `server/`: Node.js + Socket.IO Relay Server (Containerized).
-- `website/`: Marketing landing page & **Invitation Bridge**.
-- `shared/`: Protocol constants and domain blacklist.
-- `scripts/`: Development utilities (Build & Sync).
-- `docs/`: Technical documentation ([ARCHITECTURE.md](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md), [SYNC_GUIDE.md](docs/SYNC_GUIDE.md)).
+KoalaSync is a premium, lightweight Browser Extension and Relay Server for synchronized video playback across any website—YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, and custom HTML5 players. Built with a focus on **Data Sovereignty** and **Extreme Performance**.
 
-## 🔒 Privacy & Security
-KoalaSync is built for users who value privacy. 
-- **Zero Collection**: We do not collect or sell your data.
-- **Zero Telemetry**: No analytics or tracking scripts.
-- **Zero Dependencies**: The extension uses 100% Vanilla JS for maximum security.
-- **Self-Hostable**: Full Docker support for private relay servers.
-See [PRIVACY.md](PRIVACY.md) for our full commitment.
+### 🌟 Why KoalaSync?
+
+*   **🛡️ Privacy First**: Zero external requests. No Google Fonts, no CDNs, and absolutely no telemetry or data collection.
+*   **⚡ Zero-Latency**: Native implementation of the Socket.IO v4 wire protocol for frame-perfect synchronization.
+*   **📦 Zero Dependencies**: The extension is built with pure Vanilla JS. No heavy frameworks or third-party libraries.
+*   **🏠 Self-Hostable**: Own your data. Deploy your own relay server in seconds using Docker.
+
+---
+
+### ✨ Key Features
 
-## Key Features
 - **Global Synchronization**: Synchronize Play, Pause, and Seeking on any website with a `<video>` tag.
-- **Episode Auto-Sync**: Perfectly sync series binges. All peers wait until everyone has loaded the next episode before starting together (v1.2.0+).
-- **Smart Matching**: Automatically highlights and sorts tabs containing matching video titles.
-- **Noise Filtering**: Built-in domain blacklist to hide non-video sites from selection.
-- **Smart Identity**: Customizable usernames combined with unique hexadecimal peer IDs.
+- **Episode Auto-Sync**: Perfectly sync series binges. All peers wait until everyone has loaded the next episode before starting together.
+- **Smart Matching**: Automatically highlights tabs containing matching video titles.
 - **Dual Heartbeat Architecture**: Robust session tracking that prevents ghost rooms and stale connections.
-- **Zero-Latency Relay**: Custom Socket.IO wire protocol implementation for maximum performance.
-- **Integrated Diagnostics**: A dedicated "Dev" tab for real-time video state debugging.
-- **Seamless Invitations**: Smart invitation links that automatically configure the server and room credentials for your friends.
+- **Zero-Latency Relay**: Custom wire protocol implementation for maximum performance.
+- **Seamless Invitations**: Smart links that automatically configure server and room credentials for your friends.
 
+---
 
-## Installation (For Users)
+### 📂 Repository Structure
 
-### Browser Extension
-The easiest way to install KoalaSync is to download the pre-compiled version from the Releases page.
+- `extension/`: Chrome & Firefox Extension (Manifest V3, Vanilla JS).
+- `server/`: Node.js + Socket.IO Relay Server (Containerized).
+- `website/`: Marketing landing page & Invitation Bridge.
+- `shared/`: **Single Source of Truth** for protocol constants.
+- `scripts/`: Automated build and synchronization utilities.
+- `docs/`: Technical deep-dives ([Architecture](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md), [Sync Guide](docs/SYNC_GUIDE.md)).
 
-1. Download the latest `koalasync-chrome.zip` or `koalasync-firefox.zip` from the [Releases](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/releases) page.
-2. Extract the `.zip` file to a permanent folder on your computer.
-3. **For Chrome / Edge / Brave:**
-   - Go to `chrome://extensions/`
-   - Enable **Developer mode** (top right)
-   - Click **Load unpacked** and select the extracted folder.
-4. **For Firefox:**
-   - Go to `about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox`
-   - Click **Load Temporary Add-on**
-   - Select the `manifest.json` file inside the extracted folder.
+---
 
-## Development (For Contributors)
+### 🚀 Quick Start
 
-### 1. Relay Server (Docker)
-The server runs on Node.js using Socket.IO, containerized for easy deployment.
+#### For Users (Installation)
+The easiest way to install KoalaSync is to download the pre-compiled version from the [Releases](https://github.com/Shik3i/KoalaSync/releases) page.
+1. Download the latest `koalasync-chrome.zip` or `koalasync-firefox.zip`.
+2. Extract the file and load it as an "Unpacked Extension" in your browser's Developer Mode.
 
+#### For Developers (Building)
+To build the extension from source and synchronize protocol constants:
+```bash
+npm install
+node scripts/build-extension.js
+```
+The compiled artifacts will be available in the `dist/` directory.
+
+#### For Self-Hosting (Docker)
+Deploy your own private relay server:
 ```bash
-# From the root directory
 docker-compose up -d --build
 ```
 The server will be available at `ws://localhost:3000`.
 
-### 2. Building the Extension
-If you are developing or modifying the codebase, you must compile the extension locally to ensure protocol constants are synchronized.
+---
 
-1. Install dependencies and build the artifacts:
-   ```bash
-   npm install
-   node scripts/build-extension.js
-   ```
-2. The compiled, ready-to-load extensions will be available in the `dist/chrome/` and `dist/firefox/` directories. Load these folders into your browser using the developer steps above.
+### 📖 Documentation & Links
 
-## Usage
-1. Open the extension and go to the **Settings** tab to set your **Username**.
-2. Go to the **Room** tab, enter your Server URL (default: `ws://localhost:3000`), and click **Join / Create Room**.
-3. In the **Sync** tab, select the tab containing the video you want to sync.
-4. Share the **Invite Link** from the Room tab. When your friends click it, they will automatically join your room and server.
-5. Use **Force Sync** to perfectly align everyone to your current timestamp.
+- **[PRIVACY.md](PRIVACY.md)**: Our commitment to your data sovereignty.
+- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)**: How to help make KoalaSync better.
+- **[ARCHITECTURE.md](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md)**: Deep-dive into the two-phase sync and heartbeat logic.
+- **[SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)**: Disclosure policy and security practices.
 
-## Technical Details
-- **Manifest V3**: Uses a persistent Service Worker with Alarm-based keep-alive.
-- **Manual Socket.IO Protocol**: The extension implements the Socket.IO v4 wire protocol natively for extreme performance and zero dependencies.
-- **Dead Peer Pruning**: The server automatically prunes peers after 5 minutes of total inactivity (detected via dual heartbeats).
-- **Two-Phase Sync**: Ensures all peers are buffered (`readyState >= 3`) before resuming playback.
+---
 
-## Security & Privacy
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> **Privacy First**: KoalaSync stores no data on disk. All room states exist only in RAM and are purged immediately when empty. There is zero telemetry, tracking, or analytics.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-- **Logs**: Check the **Dev** tab in the extension popup for live connection logs and video state diagnostics.
-- **Handshake**: Verify you see `Joined Namespace /` in the logs.
-- **Permissions**: Ensure the target site hasn't blocked script injection (rare for most video sites).
+<div align="center">
+  <sub>Built with ❤️ by <a href="https://github.com/Shik3i">Shik3i</a>. KoalaSync is Open Source under the <a href="LICENSE">MIT License</a>.</sub>
+</div>