diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index a2423a5..4ba765d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -92,6 +92,12 @@ jobs:
           test-venv/bin/pip install dist/*.whl
       - name: Smoke test CLI
         run: |
-          test-venv/bin/devops-learn doctor
-          test-venv/bin/devops-learn explain "Terraform state"
+          # Test outside the repository to ensure no accidental source dependencies
+          cd /tmp
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn --help
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn doctor
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn report --help
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn ai-test --help
+          $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/test-venv/bin/devops-learn explain "Terraform state"
 
diff --git a/docs/getting-started.md b/docs/getting-started.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..167001a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/getting-started.md
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+# Getting Started with DevOps Learn
+
+`devops-learn` is an AI-assisted DevOps learning CLI that guides you through a security-gated Azure deployment lifecycle using real engineering tools.
+
+## Installation
+
+You can install `devops-learn` in an isolated virtual environment from the wheel, or in development mode.
+
+### Production Install (from wheel)
+```bash
+python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+pip install devops_learn-0.2.0-py3-none-any.whl
+```
+
+### Development Install (from source)
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/howlcipher/DevOps-Learn-by-Doing.git
+cd DevOps-Learn-by-Doing
+python -m venv .venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+pip install -e ".[dev]"
+```
+
+## The Workflow
+
+The core philosophy of `devops-learn` is to move from simulation to real execution in controlled steps. 
+The recommended progression is:
+
+### 1. Check Readiness
+Start by checking your system capabilities:
+```bash
+devops-learn doctor
+```
+Install any missing prerequisites (Docker, Terraform, Azure CLI, Trivy, Conftest) according to the output.
+
+### 2. Set Up Learner Profile (Optional)
+Configure your experience level to customize AI explanations:
+```bash
+devops-learn profile --set docker=strong terraform=beginner
+```
+
+### 3. Understand Your Workload
+Initialize the project context and get AI-assisted architecture recommendations:
+```bash
+devops-learn init .
+```
+
+### 4. Build Locally
+Run the real local vertical slice (pytest, flake8, and local Docker build):
+```bash
+devops-learn local .
+```
+
+### 5. Secure
+Scan your code and configurations with Trivy and Conftest:
+```bash
+devops-learn security scan .
+```
+
+### 6. Infrastructure as Code
+Plan your Terraform configuration safely:
+```bash
+devops-learn terraform .
+```
+
+### 7. Deploy to Azure
+Execute the real, approval-controlled Container Apps path:
+```bash
+devops-learn deploy .
+```
+*Note: Azure deployment remains IMPLEMENTED but AWAITING LIVE VERIFICATION until an actual acceptance run provides proof.*
+
+### 8. Prove Your Work
+Generate an engineering evidence report from your session:
+```bash
+devops-learn report
+```
+
+You can view your active configuration anytime using:
+```bash
+devops-learn config show
+```
diff --git a/docs/index.html b/docs/index.html
index b04f04c..6041ccf 100644
--- a/docs/index.html
+++ b/docs/index.html
@@ -682,19 +682,23 @@ <h3>Azure lifecycle acceptance run</h3>
             <span class="window-controls" aria-hidden="true"><span></span><span></span><span></span></span>
           </div>
           <div class="terminal">
-            <p><span class="dim"># install the project and development dependencies</span></p>
-            <p>pip install -e ".[dev]"</p>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 01 CHECK</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn doctor</p>
             <br>
-            <p><span class="dim"># set your learner profile</span></p>
-            <p>devops-learn profile --set docker=strong terraform=beginner</p>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 02 UNDERSTAND</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn init .</p>
             <br>
-            <p><span class="dim"># run a real local vertical slice</span></p>
-            <p>devops-learn local projects/api_platform</p>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 03 BUILD</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn local .</p>
             <br>
-            <p><span class="dim"># simulate the full cloud workflow</span></p>
-            <p>devops-learn analyze projects/api_platform --mode collaborative --depth learning</p>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 04 SECURE</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn security scan .</p>
             <br>
-            <p class="info">Other commands: init · review · history · explain</p>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 05 DEPLOY</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn deploy .</p>
+            <br>
+            <p><span class="dim"># 06 PROVE</span></p>
+            <p>devops-learn report</p>
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/config.py b/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/config.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..71e7b16
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/config.py
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+"""`devops-learn config`: display configuration settings."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+
+from devops_learn.bootstrap import Platform
+from devops_learn.config.settings import load_settings
+
+
+def register(subparsers: "argparse._SubParsersAction[argparse.ArgumentParser]") -> None:
+    parser = subparsers.add_parser("config", help="Manage configuration")
+    subparsers_config = parser.add_subparsers(dest="config_command", required=True)
+    show_parser = subparsers_config.add_parser("show", help="Show current configuration")
+    show_parser.set_defaults(handler=run_show)
+
+
+def run_show(args: argparse.Namespace, platform: Platform) -> None:
+    settings = load_settings()
+    has_key = bool(settings.anthropic_api_key)
+
+    print("DEVOPS-LEARN CONFIGURATION")
+    print(f"{'Database path':<25} {settings.db_path}")
+    print(f"{'AI Provider':<25} {settings.ai_provider}")
+    print(f"{'Anthropic credential':<25} {'Configured' if has_key else 'Not configured'}")
diff --git a/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/report.py b/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/report.py
index 7c19e36..ba52a2a 100644
--- a/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/report.py
+++ b/src/devops_learn/cli/commands/report.py
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ def register(subparsers: "argparse._SubParsersAction[argparse.ArgumentParser]")
 def run(args: argparse.Namespace, platform: Platform) -> None:
     session = platform.session_service.latest()
     if not session:
-        print("No sessions found.")
+        print("No engagement evidence recorded yet.\n\nStart with:\ndevops-learn init <project>")
         return
     assert session.id is not None
 
diff --git a/src/devops_learn/cli/main.py b/src/devops_learn/cli/main.py
index 893eff0..d308609 100644
--- a/src/devops_learn/cli/main.py
+++ b/src/devops_learn/cli/main.py
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
     security,
     terraform,
     ai_test,
+    config,
 )
 from devops_learn.config.settings import load_settings
 from devops_learn.domain.enums import ExecutionMode
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@
     doctor,
     report,
     ai_test,
+    config,
 )