[plan] Transform README into an inviting front door with visual appeal and personality

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Objective

Redesign the README.md opening sections to create excitement, clearly communicate value, and encourage immediate action while maintaining all existing content.

Context

Parent Issue: This is part of the user experience improvements tracked in the parent issue.

Source: Delight Audit identified that README.md is functional but lacks personality and visual appeal, opening with a warning rather than excitement.

Current State: Dry, technical tone without clear value proposition or visual hierarchy.

Target State: Inviting, exciting, visually organized with clear benefits and calls-to-action.

Approach

1. Add visual "before/after" comparison showing natural language workflow → automated actions
2. Create benefits table with key selling points:
   • ⚡ 5-minute setup
   • 🔒 Security-first design
   • 💬 Natural language workflows
   • 🏢 Battle-tested at GitHub
3. Move warning to "Important" callout (not opening sentence)
4. Add use case examples with clear categories (automations, reports, analysis, etc.)
5. Include time estimate for quick start ("Get started in 5 minutes")
6. Add prominent call-to-action links (Quick Start, Examples, Documentation)
7. Use purposeful emoji for visual interest

Files to Modify

• README.md

Acceptance Criteria

• Opening section creates excitement and shows value immediately
• Visual comparison included (code example or diagram)
• Benefits presented in table or card layout with emoji
• Time estimate for quick start provided
• Warning moved to "Important" callout section
• Example use cases listed with categories
• Call-to-action buttons/links are prominent
• All existing content maintained (no deletions)
• Emoji used purposefully (not excessively)
• Delight rating target: 🙂 Good → 😍 Delightful

Why This Matters

User Impact: README is the first thing every potential user sees - it determines whether they try the project.

Frequency: Critical - every potential user encounters this first.

AirBnB Principles: Conversational, Personalization and Surprise, Iconic

Size

Moderate restructuring of opening sections only. All content remains, just reorganized and enhanced.

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