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-# homelab-docker-compose
-All of my docker-compose files for my homelab!
+# 🧪 Homelab Docker Compose Files
+Welcome to my Homelab! This repository contains all my `docker-compose.yml` files used to manage various self-hosted services running in my local environment.
+
+## 📁 Structure
+Each service is organized into its own subdirectory with its own `docker-compose.yml` file and any required configuration files.
+```
+/
+├── portainer/
+├── immich/
+└── ...
+```
+
+## ▶️ Usage
+To start any service, navigate into its directory and use `docker compose`:
+
+```bash
+cd <service-name>
+docker compose up -d
+```
+
+> **Note:** Make sure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your system.
+
+## ⚙️ Configuration
+Most services use `.env` files for sensitive values like passwords, ports, or volume paths. These files are **not** included in the repo. If available, you’ll find an `.env.example` to help you get started.
+
+## 📦 Requirements
+- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/)
+- [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/)
+
+## 🔐 Security
+- This repo contains **no secrets or passwords**.
+- `.env` files and other sensitive configs are excluded via `.gitignore`.
+---
+
+> 📬 Questions or feedback? Open an issue or reach out!
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