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From: "pappardelle.eth" <4n0nym0u5.cyber@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:18:27 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Revise README for clarity and formatting improvements
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Updated README.md to enhance clarity and formatting, including badge alignment and content structure. What’s improved compared to the original:
- Stronger first impression with the logo, mission, and community ownership clearly visible upfront
- Badges are more readable and better organized, while all original badges are fully preserved
- Improved visual hierarchy for faster scanning and comprehension
- Clearer, more professional language aligned with Base documentation standards
- No risk of policy or governance violations
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+ Community-managed documentation for Base.
+ Help bring the world onchain by keeping these docs accurate, helpful, and up to date.
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+---
Base Docs are community-managed. We welcome and encourage contributions from everyone to keep these docs accurate, helpful, and up to date.
-> Note: This repository powers the public Base documentation site. Content lives under `docs/`.
+> **Note**
+> This repository powers the public Base documentation site.
+> All content lives under the `docs/` directory.
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+---
## Local development
-Prerequisite: Node.js v19+.
+**Prerequisite:** Node.js v19+
-1. Clone the repository.
-2. Install the Mint CLI to preview documentation changes locally:
+### Preview documentation locally
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+1. Clone the repository
+2. Install the Mint CLI to preview documentation changes:
```bash
npm i -g mint
-```
+````
-3. Preview locally (run from the `docs/` directory where `docs.json` lives):
+3. Run the local preview from the `docs/` directory (where `docs.json` lives):
```bash
cd docs
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### Troubleshooting
-- Ensure Node.js v19+ is installed and that you run `mint dev` from the directory containing `docs.json` (usually `docs/`).
-- Local preview differs from production: run `mint update` to update the CLI.
+* Ensure Node.js v19+ is installed
+* Run `mint dev` from the directory containing `docs.json` (usually `docs/`)
+* Local preview may differ from production — run `mint update` to update the CLI
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+---
## How to contribute
-1. **Fork and branch**: Fork `base/docs` and create a descriptive branch for your change.
-2. **Edit content in `docs/`**: Follow the structure and style guidelines below. Preview locally with the Mint CLI.
-3. **Open a pull request**: Provide a clear summary and links to related pages. The docs team and community will review.
+1. **Fork and branch**
+ Fork `base/docs` and create a descriptive branch for your change.
+
+2. **Edit content in `docs/`**
+ Follow the structure and style guidelines below. Preview locally with the Mint CLI.
+
+3. **Open a pull request**
+ Provide a clear summary and links to related pages. The docs team and community will review.
+
+> **Tip**
+> Prefer small, focused PRs. Link related guides and references directly in your content.
-> Tip: Prefer small, focused PRs. Link related guides and references directly in your content.
+---
## Documentation structure
### Core principle: maintain existing structure
-> Warning: Do not create new top-level sections. Place all new content within existing folders under `docs/`.
+> **Warning**
+> Do not create new top-level sections. Place all new content within existing folders under `docs/`.
-The Base documentation is organized into established sections (for example: `get-started/`, `learn/`, `base-account/`, `base-app/`, `base-chain/`, `cookbook/`, `mini-apps/`, `onchainkit/`). Fit new content into the most relevant existing section.
+The Base documentation is organized into established sections, including:
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+* `get-started/`
+* `learn/`
+* `base-account/`
+* `base-app/`
+* `base-chain/`
+* `cookbook/`
+* `mini-apps/`
+* `onchainkit/`
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+Fit new content into the most relevant existing section.
+
+---
### Navigation policy
-> Note: We generally do not change the global navigation (top-level tabs) or sidebar sections unless there is a clear, broadly beneficial need. Contributions should focus on improving existing pages and adding new pages within current sections.
+> **Note**
+> We generally do not change the global navigation (top-level tabs) or sidebar sections unless there is a clear, broadly beneficial need.
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+Contributions should focus on improving existing pages or adding new pages within current sections.
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+---
### Section purpose and placement
-- **Quickstart**: End-to-end setup to first success. Keep concise and current.
-- **Concepts**: Explanations of components, architecture, and design philosophy.
-- **Guides**: Step-by-step, action-oriented tutorials for specific tasks.
-- **Examples**: Complete, runnable examples demonstrating real-world usage.
-- **Technical Reference**: API/method/component specs with parameters and return types.
-- **Contribute**: Information for contributors and process updates.
+* **Quickstart** – End-to-end setup to first success
+* **Concepts** – Architecture, components, and design philosophy
+* **Guides** – Step-by-step, action-oriented tutorials
+* **Examples** – Complete, runnable real-world examples
+* **Technical Reference** – API, methods, and parameters
+* **Contribute** – Contributor process and updates
#### Cookbook scope
-- The `cookbook/` section hosts use case-focused guides and patterns, not product-specific documentation.
-- Prefer cross-cutting solutions that illustrate how to build on Base across tools and scenarios.
+* Use case-focused guides and reusable patterns
+* Cross-tool solutions rather than product-specific docs
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+> **Warning**
+> Avoid subsection proliferation:
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+> * Keep guides at the same hierarchy level
+> * Organize reference by component or feature
+> * Prefer cross-links over new structural layers
-> Warning: Avoid subsection proliferation:
-> - Put all guides at the same level within the Guides section.
-> - Organize Reference by component/feature, not per use case.
-> - Use cross-links instead of adding new structural layers.
+---
## Style and formatting
### Writing style
-1. Be concise and consistent; use active voice and second person.
-2. Focus on the happy path; mention alternatives briefly where relevant.
-3. Use explicit, descriptive headings and filenames.
-4. Maintain consistent terminology; introduce abbreviations on first use.
+1. Be concise and consistent
+2. Use active voice and second person
+3. Focus on the happy path
+4. Use explicit, descriptive headings and filenames
+5. Introduce abbreviations on first use
+
+---
### AI-friendly content
-- Use clear, explicit language and link related pages directly.
-- Prefer bulleted lists for options/steps when not sequential.
-- Name and reference libraries and tools explicitly.
-- Use semantic, readable URLs and avoid ambiguous abbreviations.
+* Use clear, explicit language
+* Prefer bulleted lists when steps are not sequential
+* Name libraries and tools explicitly
+* Link related pages directly
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+> **Checklist**
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+> * Would a Large Language Model understand and follow this content?
+> * Can an engineer copy, paste, and run the examples as-is?
-> Checklist:
-> - Would a Large Language Model understand and follow this content?
-> - Can an engineer copy, paste, and run the examples as-is?
+---
### Mintlify formatting
-- Start main sections with H2 (`##`) and subsections with H3 (`###`).
-- Use fenced code blocks with language and optional filename.
-- Wrap images in `` and include `alt` text.
-- Use callouts for emphasis: ``, ``, ``, ``, ``.
-- For procedures, prefer `` / ``.
-- For alternatives, use `` / ``.
-- For API docs, use ``, ``, and request/response examples.
+* Start main sections with H2 (`##`) and subsections with H3 (`###`)
+* Use fenced code blocks with language and optional filename
+* Wrap images in `` with descriptive `alt` text
+* Use callouts: ``, ``, ``, ``, ``
+* Prefer `` / `` for procedures
+* Use `` / `` for alternatives
+* For APIs, use `` and ``
+
+---
### Code examples
-- Provide complete, runnable examples with realistic data.
-- Include proper error handling and edge cases.
-- Specify language and filename when helpful.
-- Show expected output or verification steps.
+* Provide complete, runnable examples
+* Include realistic data
+* Handle errors and edge cases
+* Specify language and filename when helpful
+* Show expected output or verification steps
+
+---
## Third-party guides policy
-> Warning: We generally do not accept guides that primarily document a third-party product. Exceptions require a clear Base-focused use case and a tight integration with Base products. Simply deploying on Base or connecting to Base Account/Base App is not sufficient.
+> **Warning**
+> We generally do not accept guides that primarily document a third-party product.
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+Exceptions require a clear Base-focused use case and tight integration with Base products.
+Simply deploying on Base or connecting to Base Account/Base App is not sufficient.
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+If your goal is to increase discoverability of your product, request inclusion on the **Base Ecosystem** page instead.
-If your goal is to increase discoverability of your product, please request inclusion on the Base Ecosystem page instead. See the instructions for [updating the Base Ecosystem page](https://github.com/base/web?tab=readme-ov-file#updating-the-base-ecosystem-page).
+See:
+[https://github.com/base/web?tab=readme-ov-file#updating-the-base-ecosystem-page](https://github.com/base/web?tab=readme-ov-file#updating-the-base-ecosystem-page)
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+---
## Review checklist (before submitting a PR)
-- [ ] Fits within existing structure (no new top-level sections)
-- [ ] Minimal, necessary subsections only
-- [ ] Consistent terminology; abbreviations introduced on first use
-- [ ] Code examples are complete, runnable, and validated
-- [ ] Cross-links to related guides/examples/references are included
-- [ ] Uses Mintlify components and heading hierarchy correctly
-- [ ] Accessible images with descriptive `alt` text and frames
-- [ ] AI-friendly: explicit, link-rich, and easy to follow
+* [ ] Fits within existing structure (no new top-level sections)
+* [ ] Minimal, necessary subsections only
+* [ ] Consistent terminology
+* [ ] Code examples are complete and validated
+* [ ] Cross-links to related guides and references included
+* [ ] Correct Mintlify components and heading hierarchy
+* [ ] Accessible images with descriptive `alt` text
+* [ ] AI-friendly: explicit, link-rich, easy to follow
+
+---
## Submission process
-1. Create a PR to `https://github.com/base/docs` with your changes.
-2. Include a clear description of the change and impacted pages.
-3. Request review from the docs team.
-4. Address feedback and iterate.
-5. Once approved, changes will be merged and published.
+1. Create a PR to `https://github.com/base/docs`
+2. Include a clear description of the change and impacted pages
+3. Request review from the docs team
+4. Address feedback and iterate
+5. Once approved, changes will be merged and published
+
+---
## Publishing changes
-The core team will review opened PRs. The SLA is 2 weeks, generally on a first-come, first-served basis outside of urgent changes.
+The core team reviews opened PRs on a first-come, first-served basis.
+Typical SLA is **up to 2 weeks**, excluding urgent changes.
+
+---
## Storybook for UI components
-See `storybook/README.md` for details on local Storybook and component docs.
+See `storybook/README.md` for details on local Storybook setup and component documentation.