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-# aredn
+# AREDN Firmware Sync Script
 
+This script mirrors the [AREDN firmware repository](https://downloads.arednmesh.org/), patches the firmware site config to use a local mesh URL, and regenerates JSON indexes. See [Creating a Local AREDN® Software Server](https://docs.arednmesh.org/en/latest/arednHow-toGuides/local-software-source.html).
+This script was designed for use **Disaster Response Communications & Information Technology (DRCIT)** but is freely reusable by other hams/groups.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start (5 minutes)
+
+```bash
+# 1. Clone this repo
+git clone https://drcit.dev/DRCIT/aredn.git
+cd aredn
+
+# 2. Edit sync.sh variables for your node
+nano sync.sh   # set ROOT, LOG, NEW_URL
+
+# 3. Make it executable
+chmod +x ~/.local/bin/sync.sh
+
+# 4. Test once manually
+~/.local/bin/sync.sh
+
+# 5. Add cron (every 4 hours, as local user part of the docker group)
+sudo crontab -u <user> -e 
+# add this line:
+0 */4 * * * ~/.local/bin/sync.sh >> ~/.local/logs/aredn.log 2>&1
+
+# 6. Add logrotate rule
+sudo tee /etc/logrotate.d/aredn-sync <<'EOF'
+su drcit drcit
+/home/drcit/.local/logs/aredn.log {
+    daily
+    rotate 7
+    compress
+    delaycompress
+    missingok
+    notifempty
+    create 0640 drcit drcit
+}
+EOF
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