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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # G1 TypeScript Common Packages
 
-This monorepo contains common TypeScript packages used across Generation One projects.
+This monorepo contains common TypeScript packages used across Generation One projects. The repository is public, making it easier to share and collaborate on common utilities.
 
 ## Repository Structure
 
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ A custom Server-Sent Events (SSE) client that supports headers and bypasses cert
 Clone the repository:
 
 ```bash
+# No authentication required for cloning the public repository
 git clone https://git.generation.one/GenerationOne/g1-ts-common-packages.git
 cd g1-ts-common-packages
 ```
@@ -60,12 +61,16 @@ pnpm build
 Add the package to your project:
 
 ```bash
+# If you're a Generation One team member using the private Gitea registry:
 # Configure the Gitea registry
 echo "@g1:registry=https://git.generation.one/api/packages/GenerationOne/npm/" > .npmrc
 echo "//git.generation.one/api/packages/GenerationOne/npm/:_authToken=${GITEA_TOKEN}" >> .npmrc
 
 # Install the package
 pnpm add @g1/sse-client
+
+# Alternatively, you can install directly from the public GitHub repository:
+pnpm add git+https://git.generation.one/GenerationOne/g1-ts-common-packages.git#packages/sse-client
 ```
 
 ### Example Usage
@@ -137,7 +142,9 @@ pnpm -r test
 ### Prerequisites
 
 - Gitea access token with `packages:write` permission
-- Access to the Generation One Gitea repository
+- Write access to the Generation One Gitea repository
+
+> **Note:** While the repository is public and anyone can clone it, publishing packages to the Gitea registry requires proper authentication and authorization.
 
 ### Publishing a Package
 
@@ -170,6 +177,18 @@ To use the workflows, you need to set up the following secrets in your GitHub re
 - `GITEA_TOKEN`: Your Gitea access token
 - `GITEA_DEPLOY_KEY`: SSH deploy key for the repository
 
+## Contributing
+
+Since this repository is public, contributions are welcome! Here's how you can contribute:
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+Please make sure your code follows the existing style and includes appropriate tests.
+
 ## License
 
 MIT