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+# Default owner for everything in the repo.
+# Ensures all PRs (including Dependabot) get a reviewer auto-assigned.
+* @christianc1
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 # LocalWP Agent Tools
 
-[![Support Level](https://img.shields.io/badge/support-active-green.svg)](#support-level) [![CI](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [![GPL-2.0-or-later License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/10up/localwp-agent-tools.svg)](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/blob/main/LICENSE.md) 
+[![Support Level](https://img.shields.io/badge/support-active-green.svg)](#support-level) [![CI](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [![GPL-2.0-or-later License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/10up/localwp-agent-tools.svg)](https://github.com/10up/localwp-agent-tools/blob/main/LICENSE.md)
 
 > A [Local](https://localwp.com/) add-on that provides an MCP server and project context for AI-powered WordPress development. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP client.