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+# ae-plugins
+
+A collection of After Effects scripts and ScriptUI panels.
+
+## Structure
+
+| Folder | Purpose |
+|--------|---------|
+| `src/effects/` | Scripts that apply or modify effects on layers |
+| `src/panels/` | Dockable ScriptUI panels |
+| `src/shared/` | Shared utilities used across scripts |
+| `docs/` | Documentation |
+
+## Getting Started
+
+See [docs/getting-started.md](docs/getting-started.md) for installation and development tips.