diff --git a/COMMUNITY.md b/COMMUNITY.md
index 6844725..4aceaac 100644
--- a/COMMUNITY.md
+++ b/COMMUNITY.md
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details on the release process.
 
 <!-- TODO: A list of CONTRIBUTORS is generated below using contributors.yml located in the workflows directory. In order to automatically update the COMMUNITY.md, you must enter a secret into your Secrets and Variables under Actions within your repository settings. The name of the secret must be PUSH_TO_PROTECTED_BRANCH and the value must be a Personal Access Token with specific permissions. Please follow [this link](https://github.com/CasperWA/push-protected?tab=readme-ov-file#notes-on-token-and-user-permissions) for more information. -->
 
-Total number of contributors: <!--CONTRIBUTOR COUNT START--> <!--CONTRIBUTOR COUNT END-->
+![](https://img.shields.io/github/contributors/{{ cookiecutter.project_org }}/{{ cookiecutter.project_repo_name }}?style=flat-square&label=Contributor%20Count(incl.%20bots)) 
 
 <!-- readme: contributors -start -->
 <!-- readme: contributors -end -->
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index e464f41..fd173eb 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ you'll be politely asked to change something. We appreciate all friendly
 contributions.
 
 We encourage you to read this project's CONTRIBUTING policy (you are here), its
-[LICENSE](LICENSE.md), and its [README](README.md).
+[LICENSE](LICENSE), and its [README](README.md).
 
 ## Getting Started
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 337689b..15edf93 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,11 +21,7 @@ A list of core team members responsible for the code and documentation in this r
 ## Repository Structure
 
 <!-- TODO: Including the repository structure helps viewers quickly understand the project layout. Using the "tree -d" command can be a helpful way to generate this information, but, be sure to update it as the project evolves and changes over time. -->
-
-```plaintext
-.
-```
-
+<!--TREE START--><!--TREE END-->
 
 **{list directories and descriptions}**
 
@@ -78,7 +74,7 @@ We also recognize capacity building as a key part of involving a diverse open so
 
 ### Community Guidelines
 
-Principles and guidelines for participating in our open source community are can be found in [COMMUNITY.md](COMMUNITY). Please read them before joining or starting a conversation in this repo or one of the channels listed below. All community members and participants are expected to adhere to the community guidelines and code of conduct when participating in community spaces including: code repositories, communication channels and venues, and events.
+Principles and guidelines for participating in our open source community are can be found in [COMMUNITY.md](COMMUNITY.md). Please read them before joining or starting a conversation in this repo or one of the channels listed below. All community members and participants are expected to adhere to the community guidelines and code of conduct when participating in community spaces including: code repositories, communication channels and venues, and events.
 
 ## Governance