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Ⅰ. Describe what this PR does

This PR improves the README by fixing formatting issues, enhancing clarity of the introduction and key sections, and adding basic setup instructions for beginners.

These changes make it easier for new contributors to understand and get started with OpenKruise.

Ⅱ. Does this pull request fix one issue?

NONE

Ⅲ. Describe how to verify it

Review the updated README.md file to check:

  • Improved formatting and readability
  • Clearer introduction and descriptions
  • Added prerequisites and setup instructions

No code changes are involved.

Ⅳ. Special notes for reviews

This is a documentation-only improvement aimed at enhancing readability and onboarding experience for new contributors.

Copilot AI review requested due to automatic review settings March 17, 2026 11:04
@kruise-bot kruise-bot requested review from Fei-Guo and veophi March 17, 2026 11:05
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Pull request overview

Updates the project’s main README to improve onboarding/readability by restructuring the introduction and feature descriptions, and adding a basic “Quick Start” section with prerequisites and installation pointers.

Changes:

  • Reworked the Introduction and Key Features sections for clearer, more consistent wording and formatting.
  • Added Quick Start prerequisites plus a basic setup/installation section.
  • Simplified Contributing and Community sections.

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* Slack: OpenKruise channel (Kubernetes Slack)
* Community meetings and discussions available in docs
## Security
Please report vulnerabilities by email to kubernetes-security@service.aliyun.com. Also see our [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) file for details.
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```bash
kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openkruise/kruise/master/config/crd/bases/apps.kruise.io_clonesets.yaml
````
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### Basic Setup Example

- install Kruise on a Serverless K8S cluster in 3 minutes, try:
Deploy OpenKruise CRDs:

<a href="https://acs.console.aliyun.com/quick-deploy?repo=openkruise/charts&branch=master&paths=%5B%22versions/kruise/1.8.0%22%5D" target="_blank">
<img src="https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i1/O1CN01aiPSuA1Wiz7wkgF5u_!!6000000002823-55-tps-399-70.svg" width="200" alt="Deploy on Alibaba Cloud">
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```bash
kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openkruise/kruise/master/config/crd/bases/apps.kruise.io_clonesets.yaml
````
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/assign @furykerry

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Ⅰ. Describe what this PR does

This PR improves the README documentation by fixing formatting issues, restoring missing sections, and enhancing clarity for new contributors.

Key improvements include:
- Fixed broken Markdown formatting (code blocks, headings, spacing)
- Replaced incomplete CRD-only setup with proper Helm-based installation instructions
- Restored and improved Community section with direct links
- Added Security section with references to SECURITY.md and SECURITY_CONTACTS.md
- Improved overall readability and structure of the README

These changes make the project easier to understand and help new contributors get started more smoothly.


Ⅱ. Does this pull request fix one issue?

NONE


Ⅲ. Describe how to verify it

- Open README.md on GitHub
- Verify that:
  - All sections render correctly (no broken Markdown)
  - Installation instructions are clear and complete (Helm-based)
  - Community links are clickable
  - Security section is present and correctly linked
  - Overall readability and structure are improved

No code changes are involved.


Ⅳ. Special notes for reviews

This is a documentation-only improvement focused on better onboarding experience and readability.
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Hi @furykerry, I’ve addressed all review comments and updated the README accordingly. Could you please review again? 🙏

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