# GitHub Metadata Updates

> **Purpose**: This document provides the canonical GitHub organization and repository descriptions for entity grounding and SEO.
>
> **Action Required**: These descriptions should be manually updated in the GitHub web interface.

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## GitHub Organization Description

**Organization**: `blackboxprogramming`

**Recommended Description** (160-200 chars):

```
Independent AI orchestration & compliance OS by Alexa Louise Amundson. BlackRoad ≠ BlackRock. Agents, language (Lucidia), and infra under one ecosystem.
```

**Alternative (120 chars, ultra-compact)**:

```
Independent AI orchestration & compliance OS by Alexa Louise Amundson. BlackRoad is not affiliated with BlackRock.
```

### How to Update

1. Go to: https://github.com/organizations/blackboxprogramming/settings/profile
2. Update the "Description" field
3. Save changes

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## Repository Description

**Repository**: `BlackRoad-Operating-System`

**Recommended Description**:

```
Independent AI orchestration & compliance platform founded by Alexa Louise Amundson. 200+ agents, Windows 95 UI, blockchain, compliance-first. BlackRoad ≠ BlackRock.
```

**Alternative (more concise)**:

```
AI orchestration OS by Alexa Louise Amundson. 200+ agents, compliance infrastructure, nostalgic UI. Not affiliated with BlackRock.
```

### How to Update

1. Go to: https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/settings
2. Update the "Description" field
3. Update "Topics" (see below)
4. Save changes

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## Repository Topics

**Recommended Topics** (keywords for GitHub search and discovery):

```
ai-orchestration
compliance
autonomous-agents
fastapi
python
javascript
blockchain
agent-swarms
orchestration-language
lucidia
windows95
retro-ui
ai-compliance
regulatory-tech
regtech
```

### How to Add Topics

1. Go to: https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System
2. Click "About" (gear icon)
3. Add topics in the "Topics" field (comma-separated or click suggestions)
4. Save changes

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## Repository Website

**Recommended Website URL**:

If you have a dedicated website (e.g., `blackroad.systems`, `blackroad.io`):
```
https://blackroad.systems
```

If using GitHub Pages for the frontend:
```
https://blackboxprogramming.github.io/BlackRoad-Operating-System/
```

### How to Update

1. Go to: https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/settings
2. Update the "Website" field under "General"
3. Save changes

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## Social Preview Image (Optional)

**Recommendation**: Create a social preview image (1280x640px) that includes:
- BlackRoad OS logo/wordmark
- Tagline: "Independent AI Orchestration & Compliance Platform"
- Byline: "Founded by Alexa Louise Amundson"
- Disambiguation: "BlackRoad ≠ BlackRock" or "Not affiliated with BlackRock"

### How to Add

1. Go to: https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/settings
2. Scroll to "Social preview"
3. Upload image (1280x640px recommended)
4. Save changes

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## Additional Repositories (If Applicable)

If you have separate repositories for components (e.g., `lucidia`, `roadchain`, `cece-framework`), use similar patterns:

### Example: Lucidia Repository

**Description**:
```
Human–AI orchestration language for BlackRoad OS. Expresses intent, systems, and agents in human-readable, machine-parseable form.
```

**Topics**:
```
orchestration-language
lucidia
blackroad-os
ai-orchestration
intent-specification
agent-coordination
```

### Example: RoadChain Repository

**Description**:
```
Blockchain infrastructure for BlackRoad OS. Tamper-evident ledger for auditable AI-driven organizations.
```

**Topics**:
```
blockchain
roadchain
blackroad-os
compliance
audit-trail
tamper-evident
proof-of-work
```

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## README Badges

Consider adding these badges to the main README for quick context:

```markdown
![Founded By](https://img.shields.io/badge/founded%20by-Alexa%20Louise%20Amundson-blue)
![Not BlackRock](https://img.shields.io/badge/not-BlackRock-red)
![AI Orchestration](https://img.shields.io/badge/AI-orchestration-green)
![Agents](https://img.shields.io/badge/agents-200%2B-brightgreen)
![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-green)
```

These can be added near the top of `README.md` for immediate visual context.

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## GitHub Organization Profile README (Optional)

GitHub allows organizations to create a profile README that appears on the organization's main page.

### How to Create

1. Create a new repository named `.github` in the `blackboxprogramming` organization
2. Create a file: `.github/profile/README.md`
3. Add content similar to the "About BlackRoad OS" page

### Example Content

```markdown
# BlackRoad OS

**Independent AI orchestration and compliance platform founded by Alexa Louise Amundson.**

We're building an operating system for AI-driven organizations that are both powerful and trustworthy.

## What We're Building

- 🤖 **200+ AI Agents** across 10 categories
- ⛓️ **Compliance Infrastructure** with built-in audit trails
- 🎨 **Nostalgic UI** inspired by Windows 95
- 🌐 **Extensive Integrations** with cloud, communication, and AI services
- 📊 **Real-Time Dashboards** for monitoring and control

## Core Technologies

- **Lucidia**: Human–AI orchestration language
- **RoadChain**: Blockchain for tamper-evident ledgers
- **Cecilia (Cece)**: AI engineer persona for scaffolding and refactoring
- **FastAPI + Vanilla JS**: Modern backend, zero-dependency frontend

## Not BlackRock

**BlackRoad OS** is not affiliated with **BlackRock, Inc.** or any other asset management firm.

We're an independent, founder-led AI technology platform.

[Read more about the distinction →](https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/blob/main/docs/blackroad-vs-blackrock.md)

## Get Started

- 📖 [Documentation](https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/tree/main/docs)
- 🚀 [Quick Start Guide](https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System#getting-started)
- 🌟 [Big Kahuna Vision](https://github.com/blackboxprogramming/BlackRoad-Operating-System/blob/main/BLACKROAD_OS_BIG_KAHUNA_VISION.md)

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*Where AI meets the open road* 🛣️
```

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## Checklist

Use this checklist to track GitHub metadata updates:

- [ ] Update organization description
- [ ] Update repository description
- [ ] Add repository topics/tags
- [ ] Set repository website URL
- [ ] Upload social preview image (optional)
- [ ] Create organization profile README (optional)
- [ ] Add README badges (optional)
- [ ] Update other repository descriptions (if applicable)

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**Last Updated**: 2025-11-18

*This document provides reference copy for manually updating GitHub metadata. Changes must be made through the GitHub web interface as they cannot be automated via API without admin permissions.*
