What is carriage?

Carriage is a personal template repository created by a developer named Kieran Klukas. It doesn't run an app or provide a service. Instead, it serves as a starting point and a reference guide for how he likes to format the README files on his other projects. Think of it as a saved blueprint or a styled document that he can copy whenever he starts something new, so he doesn't have to rebuild the structure from scratch each time. At a high level, the project is essentially a single reference document. When the author begins a new coding project, he can use this template to automatically generate a README with his preferred visual style, section layout, and licensing information already in place. This ensures that all of his public repositories maintain a consistent look and feel without requiring him to manually format each one. This type of repository is typically used by developers who want to streamline their workflow and maintain a polished, professional appearance across their projects. For example, if a developer manages several open-source tools, having a standardized template means every project page looks organized and uniform. A founder or project manager starting multiple internal tools might use a similar approach to keep their team's documentation consistent and easy to read. The most notable aspect of this specific template is the inclusion of the AGPL 3.0 license, along with a plain-English explanation of how it works. The author chose this license because it ensures that anyone who publicly distributes modified versions of his code must share those changes back with the community. He takes care to clarify that private or internal use does not trigger this requirement, making the legal terms much more approachable for people who are not lawyers.