Manav Kothari enhanced the UTDallasEPICS/hope-restored repository by updating its documentation to streamline local development and onboarding. He focused on improving the local execution experience, providing clear, step-by-step guidance in the README to help developers set up and run the project reliably on their machines. Using his expertise in Node.js, Nuxt.js, and Vue.js, Manav ensured the documentation reflected the latest codebase by aligning the main and master branches. This work addressed repository hygiene and knowledge transfer, making the project more accessible for new contributors. The depth of his contribution lay in enabling repeatable, up-to-date local development workflows.