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+# MCIAS Documentation
+
+Welcome to the MCIAS (Metacircular Identity and Access System) documentation. This directory contains comprehensive documentation for understanding, installing, and using the MCIAS system.
+
+## Documentation Index
+
+### [Overview](overview.md)
+- Project overview
+- System architecture
+- Database schema
+- Security considerations
+
+### [API Documentation](api.md)
+- API endpoints
+- Request/response formats
+- Error handling
+- Authentication flow
+
+### [Installation and Usage Guide](installation.md)
+- Prerequisites
+- Installation steps
+- Running the server
+- Configuration options
+- Building from source
+- Development practices
+- API usage examples
+- Troubleshooting
+- Security best practices
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [Project Repository](https://git.wntrmute.dev/kyle/mcias)
+- [Schema File](../schema.sql) - Database schema definition
+
+## Contributing to Documentation
+
+When contributing to this documentation, please follow these guidelines:
+
+1. Use Markdown format for all documentation files
+2. Keep the documentation up-to-date with code changes
+3. Include examples where appropriate
+4. Organize content logically with clear headings
+5. Use code blocks with syntax highlighting for code examples