Worked on the elastic/elasticsearch repository to enhance developer onboarding by updating documentation related to environment variable management. Focused on clarifying the usage of the ES_LOCAL_PASSWORD variable in the README, ensuring that connection examples were consistent and easy to follow. This effort aimed to reduce confusion and potential errors for users setting up local environments. The work involved careful revision of documentation, aligning examples with established conventions, and improving overall usability for connecting to Elasticsearch. Utilized Python and shell scripting skills, along with expertise in API usage and documentation, to deliver clearer guidance and a smoother experience for new and existing contributors.