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+# GitOps Playground (ArgoCD + Kind)
+
+## Prerequisites
+- NixOS / Nix package manager
+- Direnv (optional, but recommended)
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1.  **Enter Environment:**
+    ```bash
+    direnv allow
+    # OR if not using direnv:
+    nix develop
+    ```
+
+2.  **Spin up Playground:**
+    ```bash
+    make setup
+    ```
+
+3.  **Access ArgoCD:**
+    - Run the port-forward command output by the make script.
+    - Login with `admin` and the printed password.
+
+4.  **Experiment:**
+    - View the `guestbook` application in the UI.
+    - Modify `argocd/application.yaml` to point to a different repo or path.
+    - Run `k9s` to explore the cluster state.
+
+## Cleanup
+```bash
+make clean
+```