chore: update github readme - content edits to feature section, new screenshots and added repo activity, contributors. (#3870)

* update github readme, add new features and deployment options

* add new product screenshots

* add contributors section to readme

* chore: update formatting

README.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 </p>
 
 <h3 align="center"><b>Plane</b></h3>
-<p align="center"><b>Flexible, extensible open-source project management</b></p>
+<p align="center"><b>Open-source project management that unlocks customer value.</b></p>
 
 <p align="center">
 <a href="https://discord.com/invite/A92xrEGCge">
@@ -16,6 +16,13 @@
 <img alt="Commit activity per month" src="https://img.shields.io/github/commit-activity/m/makeplane/plane?style=for-the-badge" />
 </p>
 
+<p align="center">
+    <a href="http://www.plane.so"><b>Website</b></a> •
+    <a href="https://github.com/makeplane/plane/releases"><b>Releases</b></a> •
+    <a href="https://twitter.com/planepowers"><b>Twitter</b></a> •
+    <a href="https://docs.plane.so/"><b>Documentation</b></a>
+</p>
+
 <p>
     <a href="https://app.plane.so/#gh-light-mode-only" target="_blank">
       <img
@@ -33,56 +40,93 @@
     </a>
 </p>
 
-Meet [Plane](https://plane.so). An open-source software development tool to manage issues, sprints, and product roadmaps with peace of mind 🧘‍♀️.
+Meet [Plane](https://plane.so). An open-source software development tool to manage issues, sprints, and product roadmaps with peace of mind. 🧘‍♀️
 
 > Plane is still in its early days, not everything will be perfect yet, and hiccups may happen. Please let us know of any suggestions, ideas, or bugs that you encounter on our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/A92xrEGCge) or GitHub issues, and we will use your feedback to improve on our upcoming releases.
 
-The easiest way to get started with Plane is by creating a [Plane Cloud](https://app.plane.so) account. Plane Cloud offers a hosted solution for Plane. If you prefer to self-host Plane, please refer to our [deployment documentation](https://docs.plane.so/docker-compose). 
 
-## ⚡️ Contributors Quick Start
 
-### Prerequisite
+## ⚡ Installation
 
-Development system must have docker engine installed and running.
+The easiest way to get started with Plane is by creating a [Plane Cloud](https://app.plane.so) account where we offer a hosted solution for users.
 
-### Steps
+If you want more control over your data prefer to self-host Plane, please refer to our [deployment documentation](https://docs.plane.so/docker-compose).
 
-Setting up local environment is extremely easy and straight forward. Follow the below step and you will be ready to contribute
+| Installation Methods	      | Documentation Link                                                                                       | 
+|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Docker          | [![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/docker-%230db7ed.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=docker&logoColor=white)](https://docs.plane.so/docker-compose)                  |
+| Kubernetes      | [![Kubernetes](https://img.shields.io/badge/kubernetes-%23326ce5.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=kubernetes&logoColor=white)](https://docs.plane.so/kubernetes)        |
 
-1. Clone the code locally using `git clone https://github.com/makeplane/plane.git`
+`Instance admin` can configure instance settings using our  [God-mode](https://docs.plane.so/instance-admin) feature.
-1. Switch to the code folder `cd plane`
-1. Create your feature or fix branch you plan to work on using `git checkout -b <feature-branch-name>`
-1. Open terminal and run `./setup.sh`
-1. Open the code on VSCode or similar equivalent IDE
-1. Review the `.env` files available in various folders. Visit [Environment Setup](./ENV_SETUP.md) to know about various environment variables used in system
-1. Run the docker command to initiate various services `docker compose -f docker-compose-local.yml up -d`
-
-You are ready to make changes to the code. Do not forget to refresh the browser (in case id does not auto-reload)
-
-Thats it!
-
-## 🍙 Self Hosting
-
-For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.so/docker-compose) documentation page
 
 ## 🚀 Features
 
-- **Issue Planning and Tracking**: Quickly create issues and add details using a powerful rich text editor that supports file uploads. Add sub-properties and references to issues for better organization and tracking.
+- **Issues**: Quickly create issues and add details using a powerful, rich text editor that supports file uploads. Add sub-properties and references to problems for better organization and tracking.
-- **Issue Attachments**: Collaborate effectively by attaching files to issues, making it easy for your team to find and share important project-related documents.
+
-- **Layouts**: Customize your project view with your preferred layout - choose from List, Kanban, or Calendar to visualize your project in a way that makes sense to you.
+- **Cycles**
-- **Cycles**: Plan sprints with Cycles to keep your team on track and productive. Gain insights into your project's progress with burn-down charts and other useful features.
+  Keep up your team's momentum with Cycles. Gain insights into your project's progress with burn-down charts and other valuable features.
-- **Modules**: Break down your large projects into smaller, more manageable modules. Assign modules between teams to easily track and plan your project's progress.
+
+- **Modules**: Break down your large projects into smaller, more manageable modules. Assign modules between teams to track and plan your project's progress easily.
+
 - **Views**: Create custom filters to display only the issues that matter to you. Save and share your filters in just a few clicks.
-- **Pages**: Plane pages function as an AI-powered notepad, allowing you to easily document issues, cycle plans, and module details, and then synchronize them with your issues.
+
-- **Command K**: Enjoy a better user experience with the new Command + K menu. Easily manage and navigate through your projects from one convenient location.
+- **Pages**: Plane pages, equipped with AI and a rich text editor, let you jot down your thoughts on the fly. Format your text, upload images, hyperlink, or sync your existing ideas into an actionable item or issue.
-- **GitHub Sync**: Streamline your planning process by syncing your GitHub issues with Plane. Keep all your issues in one place for better tracking and collaboration.
+
+- **Analytics**: Get insights into all your Plane data in real-time. Visualize issue data to spot trends, remove blockers, and progress your work.
+
+- **Drive** (*coming soon*): The drive helps you share documents, images, videos, or any other files that make sense to you or your team and align on the problem/solution.
+
+
+
+## 🛠️ Contributors Quick Start
+
+> Development system must have docker engine installed and running.
+
+Setting up local environment is extremely easy and straight forward. Follow the below step and you will be ready to contribute
+
+1. Clone the code locally using:
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/makeplane/plane.git
+   ```
+2. Switch to the code folder:
+   ```
+   cd plane
+   ```
+3. Create your feature or fix branch you plan to work on using:
+   ```
+   git checkout -b <feature-branch-name>
+   ```
+4. Open terminal and run:
+   ```
+   ./setup.sh
+   ```
+5. Open the code on VSCode or similar equivalent IDE.
+6. Review the `.env` files available in various folders. 
+   Visit [Environment Setup](./ENV_SETUP.md) to know about various environment variables used in system.
+7. Run the docker command to initiate services:
+    ```
+   docker compose -f docker-compose-local.yml up -d
+   ```
+
+You are ready to make changes to the code. Do not forget to refresh the browser (in case it does not auto-reload).
+
+Thats it!
+
+## ❤️ Community
+
+The Plane community can be found on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/makeplane/discussions), and our [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/A92xrEGCge). Our [Code of conduct](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) applies to all Plane community chanels.
+
+Ask questions, report bugs, join discussions, voice ideas, make feature requests, or share your projects.
+
+### Repo Activity
+![Plane Repo Activity](https://repobeats.axiom.co/api/embed/2523c6ed2f77c082b7908c33e2ab208981d76c39.svg "Repobeats analytics image")
 
 ## 📸 Screenshots
 
 <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_views_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Issues_rNZjrGgFl.png?updatedAt=1709298765880"
         alt="Plane Views"
         width="100%"
       />
@@ -91,8 +135,7 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
 <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_issue_detail_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Cycles_jCDhqmTl9.png?updatedAt=1709298780697"
-        alt="Plane Issue Details"
         width="100%"
       />
     </a>
@@ -100,7 +143,7 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
   <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_cycles_modules_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Modules_PSCVsbSfI.png?updatedAt=1709298796783"
         alt="Plane Cycles and Modules"
         width="100%"
       />
@@ -109,7 +152,7 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
   <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_analytics_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Views_uxXsRatS4.png?updatedAt=1709298834522"
         alt="Plane Analytics"
         width="100%"
       />
@@ -118,7 +161,7 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
    <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_pages_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Analytics_0o22gLRtp.png?updatedAt=1709298834389"
         alt="Plane Pages"
         width="100%"
       />
@@ -128,7 +171,7 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
    <p>
     <a href="https://plane.so" target="_blank">
       <img
-        src="https://plane-marketing.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/plane-readme/plane_commad_k_dark_mode.webp"
+        src="https://ik.imagekit.io/w2okwbtu2/Drive_LlfeY4xn3.png?updatedAt=1709298837917"
         alt="Plane Command Menu"
         width="100%"
       />
@@ -136,20 +179,22 @@ For self hosting environment setup, visit the [Self Hosting](https://docs.plane.
   </p>
 </p>
 
-## 📚Documentation
-
-For full documentation, visit [docs.plane.so](https://docs.plane.so/)
-
-To see how to Contribute, visit [here](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
-
-## ❤️ Community
-
-The Plane community can be found on GitHub Discussions, where you can ask questions, voice ideas, and share your projects.
-
-To chat with other community members you can join the [Plane Discord](https://discord.com/invite/A92xrEGCge).
-
-Our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) applies to all Plane community channels.
-
 ## ⛓️ Security
 
-If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in Plane, we encourage you to responsibly disclose this and not open a public issue. We will investigate all legitimate reports. Email engineering@plane.so to disclose any security vulnerabilities.
+If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in Plane, we encourage you to responsibly disclose this and not open a public issue. We will investigate all legitimate reports. 
+
+Email squawk@plane.so to disclose any security vulnerabilities.
+
+## ❤️ Contribute
+
+There are many ways to contribute to Plane, including:  
+-   Submitting  [bugs](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/issues/new?assignees=srinivaspendem%2Cpushya22&labels=%F0%9F%90%9Bbug&projects=&template=--bug-report.yaml&title=%5Bbug%5D%3A+) and [feature requests](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/issues/new?assignees=srinivaspendem%2Cpushya22&labels=%E2%9C%A8feature&projects=&template=--feature-request.yaml&title=%5Bfeature%5D%3A+)  for various components.
+-   Reviewing  [the documentation](https://docs.plane.so/)  and submitting  [pull requests](https://github.com/makeplane/plane), from fixing typos to adding new features.
+-   Speaking or writing about Plane or any other ecosystem integration and  [letting us know](https://discord.com/invite/A92xrEGCge)!
+-   Upvoting  [popular feature requests](https://github.com/makeplane/plane/issues)  to show your support.
+
+### We couldn't have done this without you.
+
+<a href="https://github.com/makeplane/plane/graphs/contributors">
+  <img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=makeplane/plane" />
+</a>