Open source release readiness (#3)

* Open source release readiness 1

* Revise initial CODEOWNERS

Author: data-douser

CODEOWNERS

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+# This repository is maintained by:
+* @data-douser @advanced-security/es-codeql

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and
+orientation.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+- Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+  advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at <[email protected]>. All
+complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4,
+available at [http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4][version]
+
+[homepage]: http://contributor-covenant.org
+[version]: http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+## Contributing
+
+[fork]: https://github.com/advanced-security/codeql-development-template/fork
+[pr]: https://github.com/advanced-security/codeql-development-template/compare
+
+Hi there! We're thrilled that you'd like to contribute to this project. Your help is essential for keeping it great.
+
+Contributions to this project are [released](https://help.github.com/articles/github-terms-of-service/#6-contributions-under-repository-license) to the public under the [project's open source license](LICENSE.txt).
+
+Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
+
+## Submitting a pull request
+
+1. [Fork][fork] and clone the repository
+1. Configure and install the dependencies: `script/bootstrap`
+1. Create a new branch: `git checkout -b my-branch-name`
+1. Make your change.
+1. Run `npm run tidy` to enforce format / lint requirements.
+1. Push to your fork and [submit a pull request][pr]
+1. Pat yourself on the back and wait for your pull request to be reviewed and merged.
+
+Here are a few things you can do that will increase the likelihood of your pull request being accepted:
+
+- Keep your change as focused as possible. If there are multiple changes you would like to make that are not dependent upon each other, consider submitting them as separate pull requests.
+- Write a [good commit message](http://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html).
+
+## Resources
+
+- [How to Contribute to Open Source](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/)
+- [Using Pull Requests](https://help.github.com/articles/about-pull-requests/)
+- [GitHub Help](https://help.github.com)

LICENSE renamed to LICENSE.txt

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-# CodeQL Development Template
+# codeql-development-template
 
 > **Lowering the barrier to entry for CodeQL development through natural language and GitHub Copilot**
 
 A GitHub repository template for building custom CodeQL queries with AI assistance. This template provides a structured environment with prompts, instructions, and workflows designed to guide GitHub Copilot Coding Agent through the complete CodeQL development lifecycle.
 
-## 🎯 Purpose
+## Background
 
 This repository template enables developers to create custom CodeQL security queries with minimal CodeQL expertise by leveraging:
 
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 - **Test-driven development methodology** for reliable query creation
 - **Pre-configured workflows** for setup, testing, and validation
 
-## ✅ Requirements
+## Requirements
 
 Before using this repository template, ensure your GitHub organization/account has:
 
 - **GitHub Actions** enabled for running CI/CD workflows
 - **GitHub Copilot Coding Agent** access for AI-assisted development
 - **GitHub Advanced Security** (optional, but recommended)
 
-## 🚀 Getting Started
+## Getting Started
 
 ### Step 1: Create a New Repository from Template
 
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 | [Update existing CodeQL Query](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/query-update.yml)  | Modify an existing query to improve accuracy or add new detection capabilities |
 | [Improve Prompts/Instructions](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/prompt-update.yml) | Contribute improvements to the AI guidance system                              |
 
-## 🏗️ Repository Structure
+## Repository Structure
 
 After creating your first query, your repository will contain:
 
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 └── scripts/                   # Setup and automation scripts
 ```
 
-## 🎓 How It Works
+## How It Works
 
 This template implements a **hierarchical prompt system** that maximizes GitHub Copilot's effectiveness:
 
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 See [PROMPTS.md](PROMPTS.md) for details on the prompt hierarchy system.
 
-## 🔧 Supported Languages
+## Supported Languages
 
 The template supports CodeQL query development for:
 
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 | Python                | `python`       |
 | Ruby                  | `ruby`         |
 
-## 📄 License
+## License
 
 This repository template is available under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## Maintainers
+
+This repository template is maintained by the [CODEOWNERS](CODEOWNERS).
+
+## Support
+
+This repository template comes with no expectation or guarantee of support, with more details in the [SUPPORT.md](SUPPORT.md) document.

README.md

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+Thanks for helping make GitHub safe for everyone.
+
+# Security
+
+GitHub takes the security of our software products and services seriously, including all of the open source code repositories managed through our GitHub organizations, such as [GitHub](https://github.com/GitHub).
+
+Even though [open source repositories are outside of the scope of our bug bounty program](https://bounty.github.com/index.html#scope) and therefore not eligible for bounty rewards, we will ensure that your finding gets passed along to the appropriate maintainers for remediation.
+
+## Reporting Security Issues
+
+If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in any GitHub-owned repository, please report it to us through coordinated disclosure.
+
+**Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues, discussions, or pull requests.**
+
+Instead, please send an email to opensource-security[@]github.com.
+
+Please include as much of the information listed below as you can to help us better understand and resolve the issue:
+
+- The type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, or cross-site scripting)
+- Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
+- The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
+- Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
+- Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
+- Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
+- Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit the issue
+
+This information will help us triage your report more quickly.
+
+## Policy
+
+See [GitHub's Safe Harbor Policy](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/security-policies/github-bug-bounty-program-legal-safe-harbor#1-safe-harbor-terms)

SECURITY.md

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+# Support
+
+## How to file issues and get help
+
+This project uses GitHub issues to track bugs and feature requests. Please search the existing issues before filing new issues to avoid duplicates. For new issues, file your bug or feature request as a new issue.
+
+For help or questions about using this project, please create an issue.
+
+- **THIS PROJECT NAME** is not actively developed but is maintained by GitHub staff **AND THE COMMUNITY**. We will do our best to respond to support and community questions in a timely manner.
+
+## GitHub Support Policy
+
+Support for this project is limited to the resources listed above.