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-# database
-Content of the GenderComics database.
+# GenderComics Database
+
+This repository contains JSON files exported from the MongoDB collections of the GenderComics database. The data encapsulated within these files represents various aspects of the GenderComics project. 
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+The repository is organized as follows:
+
+- `json/`: This directory contains all the JSON files exported from the MongoDB collections. Each JSON file corresponds to a specific collection from the GenderComics database.
+
+## Usage
+
+To use the data in this repository:
+
+1. **Clone the repository**:
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/gendercomics/database.git
+    cd database
+    ```
+
+2. **Import JSON files into MongoDB**:
+    You can import the JSON files into your MongoDB instance using the `mongoimport` tool. For example:
+    ```bash
+    mongoimport --db gendercomics --collection <collection-name> --file json/<file-name>.json --jsonArray
+    ```
+    Replace `<collection-name>` with the name of the collection you want to import and `<file-name>` with the respective JSON file name.
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions to improve the data quality and structure. If you have any suggestions or improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
+
+## License
+
+TODO
+
+## Contact
+
+For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the maintainers of the project.