Avery Kiihne enhanced the checkout process in the NOAA-GFDL/fre-cli repository by focusing on improving script readability and debugging efficiency. Using Python and leveraging strong scripting and debugging skills, Avery introduced descriptive print statements within the checkoutScript.py module to clarify execution flow and make troubleshooting more transparent. The work included a careful reordering of git clone arguments, which improved comprehension and maintainability during template checkouts. Although no formal bugs were addressed, these targeted changes reduced future debugging time and streamlined the developer experience. The depth of the work lay in thoughtful code organization and a clear focus on maintainability.