docs: remove discord link in main readme (#720)

* remove discord link in main readme

* additional discord link removals

Author: AngeloDanducci

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ representative at an online or offline event.
 This Code of Conduct applies to all Mellea project spaces, including but not limited to:
 
 * GitHub repository (issues, pull requests, discussions, code reviews)
-* Discord server
+* Github Discussions
 * Project mailing lists and email communications
 * Official social media accounts
 * In-person and virtual events, meetups, and conferences
@@ -87,8 +87,8 @@ reporter of any incident.
 When reporting a Code of Conduct violation, please include:
 
 * **What happened**: A clear description of the incident
-* **When and where**: Date, time, and location (e.g., GitHub issue #123, Discord channel)
-* **Who was involved**: GitHub usernames, Discord handles, or other identifiers
+* **When and where**: Date, time, and location (e.g., GitHub issue #123, Github Discussions)
+* **Who was involved**: GitHub usernames or other identifiers
 * **Evidence**: Links to relevant conversations or screenshots (if available)
 * **Impact**: How this affected you or others
 

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ print(m.last_prompt())
 
 - Check this guide and [test/MARKERS_GUIDE.md](test/MARKERS_GUIDE.md)
 - Search [existing issues](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/issues)
-- Join our [Discord](https://ibm.biz/mellea-discord)
+- Check out [Github Discussions](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/discussions)
 - Open a new issue with the appropriate label
 
 ## Additional Resources
@@ -461,7 +461,6 @@ print(m.last_prompt())
 - **[AGENTS_TEMPLATE.md](docs/AGENTS_TEMPLATE.md)** - Template for projects using Mellea
 
 ### Community
-- **[Discord](https://ibm.biz/mellea-discord)** - Join our community
 - **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/issues)** - Report bugs or request features
 - **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/discussions)** - Ask questions and share ideas
 

README.md

@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ with structured, maintainable, robust, and efficient AI workflows.
 [![pre-commit](https://img.shields.io/badge/pre--commit-enabled-brightgreen?logo=pre-commit&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit)
 [![GitHub License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/generative-computing/mellea)](https://img.shields.io/github/license/generative-computing/mellea)
 [![Contributor Covenant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributor%20Covenant-3.0-4baaaa.svg)](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
-[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1448407063813165219?logo=discord&logoColor=white&label=Discord&color=7289DA)](https://ibm.biz/mellea-discord)
 
 
 ## Features
@@ -196,7 +195,7 @@ Please see our **[Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)** for detailed informatio
 - Testing guidelines
 - How to contribute specific types of components
 
-Questions? Join our [Discord](https://ibm.biz/mellea-discord)!
+Questions? Create a [discussion](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/discussions)!
 
 ### IBM ❤️ Open Source AI
 

docs/docs/community/code-of-conduct.md

@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@ offline event.
 This Code of Conduct applies to all Mellea project spaces, including:
 
 - GitHub repository (issues, pull requests, discussions, code reviews)
-- Discord server
 - Project mailing lists and email communications
 - Official social media accounts
 - In-person and virtual events, meetups, and conferences
@@ -91,8 +90,8 @@ reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 When reporting a violation, include:
 
 - **What happened** — a clear description of the incident
-- **When and where** — date, time, and location (e.g., GitHub issue #123, Discord channel)
-- **Who was involved** — GitHub usernames, Discord handles, or other identifiers
+- **When and where** — date, time, and location (e.g., GitHub issue #123, Github Discussions)
+- **Who was involved** — GitHub usernames or other identifiers
 - **Evidence** — links to relevant conversations or screenshots (if available)
 - **Impact** — how the incident affected you or others
 

docs/docs/community/contributing-guide.md

@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ checklist, and the review process for documentation contributions. Key points:
 ## Getting help
 
 - Check [existing issues](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/issues)
-- Join the [Discord](https://ibm.biz/mellea-discord)
+- Join the [Github Discussions](https://github.com/generative-computing/mellea/discussions)
 - Open a new issue with the appropriate label
 
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