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# Apache Trusted Releases (ATR)
-<a
href="https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/actions/workflows/build.yml?query=branch%3Amain";><img
alt="Build & Tests"
src="https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg?branch=main";
/></a>
-<a
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alt="Apache License"
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/></a>
+*A prototype service for verifying and distributing Apache releases securely.*
+
+<a
href="https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/actions/workflows/build.yml?query=branch%3Amain";>
+ <img alt="Build & Tests"
src="https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg?branch=main";
/>
+</a>
+<a href="https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/blob/main/LICENSE";>
+ <img alt="Apache License"
src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/apache/tooling-trusted-releases"; />
+</a>
## Status
-This project contains code developed by the Apache Software Foundation (ASF)
Tooling team. As of 10 October 2025, this code is available for internal ASF
feedback only.
+This repository contains code developed by the **Apache Software Foundation
(ASF) Tooling team**.
+
+As of **October 2025**, this code is available for **internal ASF feedback
only**.
+The project is in **alpha development** and subject to significant changes.
+
+We welcome feedback and discussion, but note that many known issues and design
refinements are already scheduled for future iterations.
+Please review our [issue
tracker](https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/issues) and inline
comments before filing new issues.
+
+The alpha test deployment is available at:
+🔗 <https://release-test.apache.org/>
-This codebase is in alpha development and subject to significant changes. We
welcome feedback, but many known issues, especially regarding implementation
details, are already scheduled for improvement. Please search our [issues
list](https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/issues) and review
inline comments.
+> **Note:** This repository is not yet an officially maintained or endorsed
ASF project.
+> It does not represent final technical or policy decisions for future ASF
Tooling products.
+> The code is provided without guarantees regarding stability, security, or
backward compatibility.
-The code is available for testing at <https://release-test.apache.org/>.
+## Getting Involved
-This repository is yet to be part of any officially maintained or supported
ASF project. It does not represent final technical decisions for future ASF
Tooling products.
+Community feedback is encouraged!
+If you are an ASF committer or contributor interested in Trusted Releases:
-The code is provided without guarantees regarding stability, security, or
backward compatibility.
+1. **Try it out** – The alpha test server allows you to experiment with the
release process for your ASF project.
+
+2. **Introduce yourself** on the development mailing list:
+ 📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+3. **Share ideas or file issues:**
+ Use the [GitHub
Issues](https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases/issues) page to
report bugs, suggest features, or discuss improvements.
## License
-This project is licensed under the [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE).
+This project is licensed under the [Apache License, Version 2.0](LICENSE).
+
+---
+
+*Part of the [Apache Tooling Initiative](https://tooling.apache.org/).*
+For more information about the ASF, visit
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