diff --git a/AI_CONTEXT.md b/AI_CONTEXT.md
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--- a/AI_CONTEXT.md
+++ b/AI_CONTEXT.md
@@ -4,12 +4,17 @@ This document provides context for AI coding assistants working on projects buil
 
 ## Template Overview
 
-This is a **Laravel Docker Development Template** with:
-- Docker-based development environment
-- Production deployment to Ubuntu 24.04 (no Docker)
-- Modular architecture with Filament admin
-- Audit trail for all data changes
-- Multi-database support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
+This is a **ready-to-use Laravel Docker Development Template** with everything pre-installed:
+- ✅ Laravel 11 with Breeze authentication (Blade + dark mode)
+- ✅ Filament v3.3 admin panel with user management
+- ✅ Pest testing framework
+- ✅ Laravel Pint code style
+- ✅ Docker-based development environment
+- ✅ Production deployment to Ubuntu 24.04 (no Docker)
+- ✅ Modular architecture
+- ✅ Multi-database support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
+
+**Setup time:** 2 minutes - just run `./setup.sh` and everything is ready!
 
 ## Technology Stack
 
@@ -20,7 +25,8 @@ This is a **Laravel Docker Development Template** with:
 | **Admin** | Filament 3.x |
 | **Database** | MySQL 8 / PostgreSQL 15 / SQLite |
 | **Cache/Queue** | Redis |
-| **Auth** | Laravel Breeze or Jetstream (Livewire only) |
+| **Auth** | Laravel Breeze (Blade + Livewire) - PRE-INSTALLED |
+| **Testing** | Pest - PRE-INSTALLED |
 | **Permissions** | spatie/laravel-permission |
 | **Audit** | owen-it/laravel-auditing |
 | **Error Tracking** | spatie/laravel-flare + spatie/laravel-ignition |
diff --git a/GETTING_STARTED.md b/GETTING_STARTED.md
index 8d83411..241c1b0 100644
--- a/GETTING_STARTED.md
+++ b/GETTING_STARTED.md
@@ -1,112 +1,119 @@
 # Getting Started
 
-This guide walks you through setting up a new Laravel project using this template.
+This guide walks you through setting up your Laravel development environment using this template.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Docker & Docker Compose
 - Git
-- Make (optional, but recommended)
 
-## Quick Start (5 minutes)
+## Quick Start (2 minutes)
+
+**Everything is pre-installed!** Just clone and run:
 
 ```bash
 # 1. Clone the template
 git clone https://github.com/your-repo/Laravel-Docker-Dev-Template.git my-project
 cd my-project
 
-# 2. Copy environment file
-cp .env.example .env
+# 2. Run setup (MySQL is default)
+./setup.sh          # Linux/Mac
+setup.bat           # Windows
 
-# 3. Choose your database and start
-make install DB=mysql    # or: pgsql, sqlite
+# Or choose a different database:
+./setup.sh pgsql    # PostgreSQL
+./setup.sh sqlite   # SQLite
 
-# 4. Run setup scripts (interactive)
-make setup-tools         # Flare, Pint, error pages
-make setup-laravel       # Auth, Filament, modules, audit trail
-
-# 5. Access your app
+# 3. Access your app
 # Laravel: http://localhost:8080
-# Admin:   http://localhost:8080/admin
+# Admin:   http://localhost:8080/admin (admin@example.com / password)
 # Mail:    http://localhost:8025
 ```
 
+**That's it!** You now have a fully working Laravel application with:
+- ✅ Authentication (login, register, password reset)
+- ✅ Admin panel with user management
+- ✅ Testing framework (Pest)
+- ✅ Code style (Pint)
+- ✅ Email testing (Mailpit)
+
+## What's Pre-Installed
+
+This template comes with everything configured and ready to use:
+
+### Core Framework
+- **Laravel 11** - Latest version with all features
+- **Laravel Breeze** - Authentication scaffolding (Blade + dark mode)
+- **Livewire** - Reactive components without JavaScript
+
+### Admin & Management
+- **Filament v3.3** - Full-featured admin panel
+- **User Management** - CRUD interface for users
+- **Dashboard** - Admin dashboard with widgets
+
+### Development Tools
+- **Pest** - Modern testing framework with elegant syntax
+- **Laravel Pint** - Opinionated code style fixer
+- **Mailpit** - Email testing tool
+
+### Infrastructure
+- **Docker** - Containerized development environment
+- **MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQLite** - Choose your database
+- **Redis** - Caching and queues
+- **Queue Workers** - Background job processing (optional)
+- **Scheduler** - Task scheduling (optional)
+
 ## Step-by-Step Setup
 
-### 1. Clone and Configure
+### 1. Clone the Repository
 
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/your-repo/Laravel-Docker-Dev-Template.git my-project
 cd my-project
 
-# Remove template git history and start fresh
+# Optional: Remove template git history and start fresh
 rm -rf .git
 git init
+git add .
+git commit -m "Initial commit"
 ```
 
-### 2. Choose Database
+### 2. Choose Your Database
 
 | Database | Best For | Command |
 |----------|----------|---------|
-| **MySQL** | Most projects, production parity | `make install DB=mysql` |
-| **PostgreSQL** | Advanced features, JSON, full-text search | `make install DB=pgsql` |
-| **SQLite** | Simple apps, quick prototyping | `make install DB=sqlite` |
+| **MySQL** | Most projects, production parity | `./setup.sh mysql` |
+| **PostgreSQL** | Advanced features, JSON, full-text search | `./setup.sh pgsql` |
+| **SQLite** | Simple apps, quick prototyping | `./setup.sh sqlite` |
 
-### 3. Install Laravel
+### 3. Run Setup Script
 
 ```bash
-# Start containers and create Laravel project
-make install DB=mysql
-
-# This will:
-# - Build Docker images
-# - Start containers
-# - Run composer create-project laravel/laravel
-# - Copy appropriate .env file
-# - Generate app key
-# - Run initial migrations
+./setup.sh mysql    # Linux/Mac
+setup.bat mysql     # Windows
 ```
 
-### 4. Run Setup Scripts
+The script will:
+- ✅ Configure environment for chosen database
+- ✅ Install composer dependencies
+- ✅ Build and start Docker containers
+- ✅ Run database migrations
+- ✅ Create admin user automatically
 
-#### Post-Install Tools
+### 4. Start Developing
 
-```bash
-make setup-tools
-```
+Your application is now ready! The setup script created an admin user for you:
 
-Installs:
-- ✅ Spatie Ignition (dev error pages)
-- ✅ Spatie Flare (production error tracking)
-- ✅ Laravel Pint (code style)
-- ✅ Custom error pages (404, 500, 503)
-- ❓ Laravel Telescope (optional debugging)
+**Admin Login:**
+- Email: `admin@example.com`
+- Password: `password`
 
-#### Laravel Base Setup
+**Access Points:**
+- Public site: http://localhost:8080
+- Admin panel: http://localhost:8080/admin
+- Email testing: http://localhost:8025
 
-```bash
-make setup-laravel
-```
-
-Interactive prompts for:
-
-1. **Authentication** - Choose one:
-   - Breeze + Blade (recommended)
-   - Breeze + Livewire
-   - Breeze API only
-   - Jetstream + Livewire
-
-2. **Filament Admin** - User management dashboard
-
-3. **Audit Trail** - Track all data changes
-
-4. **Module System** - Modular architecture
-
-5. **API (Sanctum)** - Token authentication
-
-6. **Security Middleware** - HTTPS, headers
-
-### 5. Create Your First Module
+## Common Commands
 
 ```bash
 # Shell into container