diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7350bc4..c99ef2c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,20 +1,54 @@
-### YouTubeDownloader
+# YouTube Downloader
 
-Basic self hosted, private YouTube downloader client
+A simple, self-hosted YouTube downloader that allows you to download videos and audio from YouTube. Built with Flask and yt-dlp.
 
-### Installation
+## Features
+
+- 🎥 Download YouTube videos in best quality
+- 🎵 Extract audio as MP3 files
+- 🌐 Simple web interface
+- 🏃‍♂️ Easy to set up and run
+- 🔒 Private and self-hosted
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Python 3.6+
+- FFmpeg (required for audio downloads)
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+git clone https://gitea.patrolbuddygo.com/wesleyneuhaus/YouTubeDownloader.git
+cd YouTubeDownloader
+
+2. Install dependencies:
 
 pip install -r requirements.txt
 
-# (Optional for audio-only downloads) Install ffmpeg
 
-https://ffmpeg.org/download.html    # Download to this directory or add to PATH
+3. Install FFmpeg (required for audio downloads):
+   - Download from [FFmpeg's official website](https://ffmpeg.org/download.html)
+   - Either place the FFmpeg executable in the project directory or add it to your system PATH
 
-### Usage
+## Usage
+
+1. Start the server:
 
 python main.py
-# From here, simply open the HTML file in your browser.
 
-### Update
+2. Open your web browser and navigate to:
+
+http://localhost:5000
+
+
+3. Enter a YouTube URL and select your preferred download format (video or audio)
+
+4. Click "Download" and wait for the process to complete
+
+## Updating
+
+To update to the latest version:
 
 git pull
+pip install -r requirements.txt
diff --git a/index.html b/index.html
index a059f66..aeebfd4 100644
--- a/index.html
+++ b/index.html
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
-<!DOCTYPE html>
+<!-- DOCTYPE html -->
 <html lang="en">
+<!-- head section -->
 <head>
+    <!-- Character encoding and viewport meta tags -->
     <meta charset="UTF-8">
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
     <title>YouTube Video Downloader</title>
+    <!-- CSS styles -->
     <style>
+        /* Body styles */
         body {
             font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
             max-width: 800px;
@@ -12,17 +16,21 @@
             padding: 20px;
             text-align: center;
         }
+        /* Container spacing */
         .container {
             margin-top: 50px;
         }
+        /* Input and select field styles */
         input[type="url"], select {
             width: 80%;
             padding: 10px;
             margin: 10px 0;
         }
+        /* Select field width override */
         select {
             width: auto;
         }
+        /* Button styles */
         button {
             padding: 10px 20px;
             background-color: #ff0000;
@@ -31,9 +39,11 @@
             border-radius: 4px;
             cursor: pointer;
         }
+        /* Button hover effect */
         button:hover {
             background-color: #cc0000;
         }
+        /* Status message styles */
         #status {
             margin-top: 20px;
             color: #666;
@@ -41,38 +51,54 @@
     </style>
 </head>
 <body>
+    <!-- Main container -->
     <div class="container">
+        <!-- Page title -->
         <h1>YouTube Video Downloader</h1>
+        <!-- Download form -->
         <form id="downloadForm">
+            <!-- URL input field -->
             <input type="url" id="videoUrl" placeholder="Enter YouTube URL" required>
+            <!-- Download type selector -->
             <select id="downloadType">
                 <option value="video">Video</option>
                 <option value="audio">Audio (MP3)</option>
             </select>
+            <!-- Submit button -->
             <button type="submit">Download</button>
         </form>
+        <!-- Status message container -->
         <div id="status"></div>
     </div>
 
+    <!-- JavaScript for handling form submission -->
     <script>
+        // Add event listener for form submission
         document.getElementById('downloadForm').addEventListener('submit', function(e) {
+            // Prevent default form submission
             e.preventDefault();
+            // Get form values
             const url = document.getElementById('videoUrl').value;
             const downloadType = document.getElementById('downloadType').value;
             const status = document.getElementById('status');
             
+            // Update status message
             status.textContent = 'Starting download...';
             
+            // Make API request to download endpoint
             fetch(`http://localhost:5000/download?url=${encodeURIComponent(url)}&type=${downloadType}`)
                 .then(response => {
+                    // Check if response is ok
                     if (!response.ok) {
                         return response.text().then(text => {
                             throw new Error(text || 'Download failed');
                         });
                     }
+                    // Update status on successful download
                     status.textContent = 'Download completed!';
                 })
                 .catch(error => {
+                    // Handle and display any errors
                     console.error('Error:', error);
                     status.textContent = 'Error: ' + error.message;
                 });
diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 60129bf..33faaa0 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -1,27 +1,34 @@
+# Import required libraries
 from flask import Flask, request, send_file
 import yt_dlp
 import os
 from flask_cors import CORS
 
+# Initialize Flask app and enable CORS
 app = Flask(__name__)
 CORS(app)
 
+# Route for serving index page
 @app.route('/')
 def index():
     return send_file('index.html')
 
+# Route for handling video/audio downloads
 @app.route('/download', methods=['GET'])
 def download_video():
     try:
+        # Get URL and download type from request parameters
         video_url = request.args.get('url')
         download_type = request.args.get('type', 'video')  # Default to video if not specified
         
+        # Validate URL parameter
         if not video_url:
             return "Please provide a YouTube URL", 400
 
         # Configure yt-dlp options based on download type
         if download_type == 'audio':
             try:
+                # Options for audio download - MP3 format
                 ydl_opts = {
                     'format': 'bestaudio/best',
                 'postprocessors': [{
@@ -35,24 +42,28 @@ def download_video():
                 print(f"Error: {str(e)}")
                 return str(e), 500
         else:  # video
+            # Options for video download - best quality
             ydl_opts = {
                 'format': 'best',
                 'outtmpl': '%(title)s.%(ext)s',
             }
 
-        # Download the video/audio
+        # Download the video/audio using yt-dlp
         with yt_dlp.YoutubeDL(ydl_opts) as ydl:
             info = ydl.extract_info(video_url, download=True)
             
         return "Download completed", 200
 
     except Exception as e:
+        # Handle any errors during download
         print(f"Error: {str(e)}")
         return str(e), 500
 
+# Health check endpoint
 @app.route('/ping')
 def ping():
     return 'pong'
 
+# Run the Flask app in debug mode if executed directly
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     app.run(debug=True, port=5000)
