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From: Daniel Stock <daniel.stock@tooloop.de>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:07:59 +0100
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-# Caramel-CRM
+# Caramel CRM
 
-## Local Dev environment
+**A simple, secure, and GOBD-compliant invoicing and customer management tool for small businesses and freelancers.**
 
-# Datenbank-Struktur neu erstellen und mit initialen Daten füllen
+---
 
-```shell
-php artisan migrate:fresh &&  php artisan db:seed --class=TooloopSeeder
-```
+## Description
 
-# Git-Repository
+Caramel CRM is an open-source web application designed for small businesses, freelancers, and non-balancing partnerships (GbRs). It provides an easy-to-use, secure, and GOBD-compliant solution for invoicing and customer management. Since 2025, e-invoicing has become mandatory in Germany, and Caramel CRM aims to bridge the gap for small businesses unprepared for this transition.
 
-http://code.tooloop.de/Tooloop/Caramel-CRM.git
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+- **Self-hosted**: Run it on any web hosting service.
+- **GOBD-compliant**: Ensures legal compliance for invoicing.
+- **ZUGFeRD/XRechnung/Factur-X support**: Standardized e-invoicing formats.
+- **AI-assisted CRM**: Helps with customer care and acquisition.
+- **User-friendly**: Designed for non-technical users.
+
+---
+
+## Status
+
+**Current Status: Prototype**
+
+Caramel CRM is currently in the **prototype phase**. It provides basic invoicing and customer management features but is **not yet GOBD-compliant**. This project is actively being developed as part of the **Prototype Fund** application.
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ Warning
+
+**Do not use this software in production environments yet!**
+
+- The prototype is **not GOBD-compliant** and lacks essential security audits.
+- Data loss or legal non-compliance may occur.
+- Use only for **testing and development purposes**.
+
+---
+
+## Installation
+
+### Prerequisites
+- PHP 8.1+
+- Composer
+- Node.js (for frontend assets)
+- SQLite/MySQL/PostgreSQL
+
+### Steps
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://code.tooloop.de/Tooloop/Caramel-CRM.git
+   cd Caramel-CRM
+   ````
+2. Install dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   composer install
+   npm install
+   ```
+3. Set up the environment:
+   ```bash
+   cp .env.example .env
+   php artisan key\:generate
+   ```
+4. Run migrations and seeders:
+   ```bash
+   php artisan migrate --seed
+   ```
+5. Build frontend assets:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+6. Start the development server:
+   ```bash
+   php artisan serve
+   ```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Edit the .env file to configure your database, mail settings, and other environment-specific variables.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Access the application at http://localhost:8000.
+2. Log in with the default admin credentials (see .env for details).
+3. Start creating invoices and managing customers.
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions!
+
+## License
+Caramel CRM is open-source software licensed under the [MIT License](LICENCE).
+
+## Contact
+For questions or feedback, get in touch :-) 
+
+See all contact information on our wbsite at [Tooloop Multimedia](https://www.tooloop.de).
+or find us in the Projekt-Matrix channel: [#caramel-crm:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/%23caramel-crm:matrix.org)