diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index ee2b1b6..3ead4de 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,4 +1,36 @@
 /.idea/
 *.iml
 /config/
-/venv
\ No newline at end of file
+/venv/
+
+# Python
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+*.so
+.Python
+*.egg-info/
+.eggs/
+dist/
+build/
+
+# Environment
+.env
+.venv
+env/
+venv/
+ENV/
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Testing
+.pytest_cache/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3543650..f4b4c03 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 # RDZ HMI Control for Home Assistant
 
+[![hacs_badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/HACS-Custom-41BDF5.svg)](https://github.com/hacs/integration)
+
 A custom Home Assistant integration for controlling RDZ Graphic Tablet (HMI) thermostats via Modbus TCP. This allows you to remotely monitor and control your RDZ HVAC system directly from Home Assistant.
 
 ## Features
@@ -19,6 +21,16 @@ A custom Home Assistant integration for controlling RDZ Graphic Tablet (HMI) the
 
 ## Installation
 
+### HACS (Recommended)
+
+1. Open HACS in your Home Assistant instance
+2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner
+3. Select "Custom repositories"
+4. Add this repository URL and select "Integration" as the category
+5. Click "Add"
+6. Search for "RDZ HMI Control" and install it
+7. Restart Home Assistant
+
 ### Manual Installation
 
 1. Download the `custom_components/rdz_hmi_control` folder from this repository
diff --git a/custom_components/rdz_hmi_control/manifest.json b/custom_components/rdz_hmi_control/manifest.json
index dc21c41..4f01bac 100644
--- a/custom_components/rdz_hmi_control/manifest.json
+++ b/custom_components/rdz_hmi_control/manifest.json
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 {
   "domain": "rdz_hmi_control",
   "name": "RDZ HMI Control",
-  "codeowners": [],
+  "codeowners": ["@costea32"],
   "config_flow": true,
   "dependencies": [],
-  "documentation": "https://github.com/your-repo/rdz_hmi_control",
+  "documentation": "https://github.com/costea32/rdz_hmi_control",
   "integration_type": "device",
   "iot_class": "local_polling",
   "requirements": ["pymodbus>=3.6.0"],