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+# mDMS - Modern Document Management System
+
+![PHP Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/PHP-8.1%2B-blueviolet)
+![Laravel Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Laravel-10.x-red)
+![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green)
+
+A robust document management system built with Laravel for modern organizations. Manage projects, documents, and team collaboration efficiently with version control, granular permissions, and full audit capabilities.
+
+## 🌟 Key Features
+
+- **Project Workspaces** - Organize documents in project-based containers
+- **Hierarchical Folder Structure** - Unlimited nested folders with visual tree view
+- **Document Management**  
+  - Multi-file upload (Drag & Drop support)
+  - Version control with diff visualization
+  - File preview (PDF, Images, Office documents)
+- **Advanced Security**  
+  - Role-based access control (RBAC)
+  - Granular permissions (View/Edit/Delete/Share)
+  - File encryption at rest
+- **Collaboration Tools**  
+  - Comments & @mentions
+  - Approval workflows
+  - Audit logs with activity tracking
+- **Smart Search**  
+  - Full-text search with OCR capabilities
+  - Metadata filters (Type/Date/Status)
+- **API Ready** - RESTful endpoints for integration
+- **Responsive UI** - Mobile-friendly interface with dark/light modes
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Requirements
+- PHP 8.1+
+- MySQL 5.7+ / PostgreSQL 13+
+- Composer 2.x
+- Node.js 16.x+
+
+### Installation
+```bash
+# Clone repository
+git clone https://github.com/yourrepo/mdms.git
+cd mdms
+
+# Install dependencies
+composer install
+npm install && npm run build
+
+# Configuration
+cp .env.example .env
+php artisan key:generate
+
+# Database setup
+php artisan migrate --seed
+
+# Link storage
+php artisan storage:link
+
+# Start server
+php artisan serve
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