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-# Agent Workspace Template
+# Agent Workspace Setup
 
-This template provides a starting point for agent workspaces.
+This directory contains an isolated workspace for an AI agent.
 
-## Environment Variables
+## Quick Start
 
-The following environment variables are automatically set:
-- `AGENT_ID`: The identifier for this agent
-- `WORKSPACE_PATH`: The path to this workspace
-- `AGENT_WORKSPACE`: Same as WORKSPACE_PATH
-- `GIT_USER_EMAIL`: Git user email from global config
-- `GIT_USER_NAME`: Git user name from global config
-- `AGENT_CREATED_AT`: Timestamp when workspace was created
+1. The environment has been automatically configured
+2. Check your `.env` file for available variables
+3. Dependencies have been installed if a `package.json` was present
 
-## Customization
+## Commands
 
-To add custom environment variables, create a `.env.custom` file in this template directory.
+- `git-agent-sync status` - View current changes
+- `git-agent-sync diff` - Generate a diff for review
+- `git-agent-sync merge` - Merge changes back to main
+- `git-agent-sync destroy` - Remove this workspace (use with caution!)
+
+## Tips
+
+- Make your changes and use `git status` to track them
+- Use `git-agent-sync diff` to generate a code review diff
+- When ready, run `git-agent-sync merge` to merge back to the main branch