Update README.md and **/package.json files to prepare for open-source release

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Summary of Changes

This pull request introduces several important updates to versioning, documentation, and metadata for the CodeQL Development MCP Server project. The main focus is aligning all version-bearing files to the CodeQL CLI version, improving documentation for clarity and completeness, and updating project metadata for consistency and accuracy.

Outline of Changes

Documentation and Onboarding Improvements:

• Major rewrite and expansion of README.md to clarify project purpose, features, requirements, installation steps, supported languages, contribution guidelines, and support channels. Now includes sections on project status, background, roadmap, and acknowledgements. [1] [2]
• Added a new section in .github/skills/upgrade-codeql-cli-and-packs/SKILL.md to clarify the version alignment strategy, now specifying that all package.json files should match the CLI version (without the "v" prefix), and providing explicit update instructions. [1] [2]

Version Alignment and Package Metadata Updates:

• Updated the version field in all package.json files (package.json, client/package.json, server/package.json) to 2.23.9 to align with the target CodeQL CLI version, and updated the name, author, and keywords fields for consistency and improved discoverability. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
• Updated Node.js and npm engine requirements in client/package.json and server/package.json to require Node.js v25.2.1+ and npm v11.6.2+. [1] [2]

Development Workflow Improvements:

• Minor update to the esbuild dev dependency version in server/package.json and reordering of the format npm script for consistency. [1] [2]

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Pull request overview

This pull request prepares the CodeQL Development MCP Server for open-source release by aligning all versioning with CodeQL CLI v2.23.9, updating project metadata, and significantly expanding documentation. The changes ensure consistency across the monorepo and improve clarity for potential contributors and users.

Changes:

• Aligned all package.json versions to 2.23.9 (matching CodeQL CLI v2.23.9 without "v" prefix)
• Updated Node.js engine requirement from >=24.10.0 to >=25.2.1 and npm from >=11.6.1 to >=11.6.2
• Expanded README.md with comprehensive sections on features, requirements, installation, supported languages, and project background
• Replaced LICENSE content with GitHub CodeQL Terms and Conditions
• Updated package metadata (names, keywords, author) for better clarity and open-source discoverability

Reviewed changes

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File	Description
server/package.json	Updated version to 2.23.9, changed name from _server suffix to base name, updated Node.js/npm engines, updated keywords and author, bumped esbuild to ^0.27.3
package.json	Updated version to 2.23.9, changed name to add _repo suffix, reorganized and updated keywords, updated Node.js/npm engines
package-lock.json	Regenerated lockfile reflecting all package.json changes including versions, names, and dependency updates
client/package.json	Updated version to 2.23.9, updated keywords and author, updated Node.js/npm engines
README.md	Major expansion with new sections on features, limitations, project status, requirements, installation steps, supported languages, and acknowledgements
LICENSE	Added GitHub CodeQL Terms and Conditions (179 lines)
.github/skills/upgrade-codeql-cli-and-packs/SKILL.md	Updated documentation to clarify that all package.json files should match CLI version

[Copilot]

@data-douser I've opened a new pull request, #15, to work on those changes. Once the pull request is ready, I'll request review from you.

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Pull request overview

Copilot reviewed 5 out of 7 changed files in this pull request and generated 1 comment.

[Copilot]

@data-douser I've opened a new pull request, #16, to work on those changes. Once the pull request is ready, I'll request review from you.