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+# Examples
+
+Runnable scripts that show one feature each. Some import `townsquare.*` directly (library usage); others call a running server’s HTTP endpoints (integration patterns). Think of them as reference implementations for specific workflows.
+
+## Available scripts
+
+| Script                                   | What it does |
+| ---------------------------------------- | ------------ |
+| _(none yet — be the first contributor!)_ |              |
+
+## How to run
+
+First: get townsquare running. The full setup is in [docs/SELF_HOSTING.md](../docs/SELF_HOSTING.md). Quick version:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/townsquare-os/townsquare
+cd townsquare
+cp example.env .env
+make gen-secrets         # paste into .env
+# fill GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET, WORKSPACE_DOMAIN, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
+make up
+```
+
+Install Python dependencies locally (examples need them):
+
+```bash
+python -m venv .venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+
+# Minimal (works for most examples)
+pip install -e ".[dev]"
+
+# If the example uses external connectors (Slack, Notion, GitHub, etc.)
+pip install -e ".[all,dev]"
+
+# Or, for very simple examples with no extras
+pip install -e .
+```
+
+Run any example:
+
+```bash
+source .venv/bin/activate
+python examples/<script>.py
+```
+
+Each script reads `.env` from the repo root. Some need extra connectors (`SLACK_CLIENT_ID`, GitHub PAT) — check the script's header comment for specifics.
+
+## What makes a good example
+
+- Demonstrates **one** workflow (federated query, connector usage, agent invocation, wiki/CRM operations, user management).
+- Uses either `townsquare.*` imports (library usage) or HTTP calls to a running server (integration patterns).
+- Loads `.env` from the repo root (e.g., via `python-dotenv` or `townsquare.settings.get_settings()`).
+- Inline comments explaining key decisions and API patterns.
+- Graceful error handling with helpful messages.
+- Header comment listing required `.env` variables beyond the defaults.
+
+When you add a script, update the table above.