diff --git a/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index f83f2a5..b351607 100644
--- a/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ We thank these communities for their leadership in creating welcoming spaces.
 
 If you have questions about this Code of Conduct:
 
-- Open a [Discussion](https://{{FORGE}}/hyperpolymath/patch-bridge/discussions) (for general questions)
+- Open a [Discussion](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/patch-bridge/discussions) (for general questions)
 - Email {{CONDUCT_EMAIL}} (for private questions)
 - Contact any maintainer directly
 
diff --git a/.github/settings.yml b/.github/settings.yml
index a0b5cdf..b05faee 100644
--- a/.github/settings.yml
+++ b/.github/settings.yml
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@
 # applied by the probot/settings app when changes are pushed to the default
 # branch. Install the app at: https://github.com/apps/settings
 #
-# Template file — replace patch-bridge and {{DESCRIPTION}} with actual values.
+# Template file — replace patch-bridge and CVE mitigation lifecycle — from disclosure to verified remediation with reachability analysis and formal soundness with actual values.
 
 # ─── Repository Settings ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 repository:
   name: "patch-bridge"
-  description: "{{DESCRIPTION}}"
+  description: "CVE mitigation lifecycle — from disclosure to verified remediation with reachability analysis and formal soundness"
   homepage: "https://github.com/hyperpolymath/patch-bridge"
   private: false
   has_issues: true