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-# repo-seed
+# Issue Facade - Universal CLI for Issue Tracking
 
-A git repository template to bootstrap coulomb projects from.
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+A convenient command-line facade that provides a unified interface to the repository's main issue tracker, regardless of which backend system is actually being used.
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+## Purpose
+
+The **Issue Facade** acts as a convenient CLI wrapper that automatically detects and interfaces with whatever issue tracking system is configured for the current repository. This means you get a consistent, intuitive command-line experience whether your project uses:
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+- GitHub Issues
+- GitLab Issues
+- Gitea Issues
+- JIRA
+- Local SQLite storage
+- Any other supported backend
+
+## Philosophy
+
+Rather than learning different commands and workflows for each issue tracking system, the Issue Facade provides:
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+- **One CLI to rule them all**: Same commands work across all backends
+- **Repository-aware**: Automatically detects the relevant issue tracker for your repo
+- **Offline capability**: Local SQLite fallback when remote systems are unavailable
+- **Seamless sync**: Keep local and remote issue trackers synchronized
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