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 DisplayStreamer is a high-performance, ultra-low latency desktop streaming application for Windows. Built with C# and .NET, it leverages DirectX 11 and Media Foundation to provide hardware-accelerated H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 video encoding and decoding. 
 
-Designed for seamless local network streaming, it features zero-configuration UDP auto-discovery, automatic client updates, and bypasses Windows power throttling to ensure a perfectly locked 60 FPS stream.
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+Designed for seamless local network streaming, it features zero-configuration UDP auto-discovery, automatic client updates, and bypasses Windows power throttling to ensure a perfectly locked 60 FPS stream.
+
+## Features
+
+* **Hardware Acceleration**: Utilizes GPU hardware encoders/decoders (NVENC, AMF, QuickSync) via Media Foundation for H.265 (HEVC) or H.264 streaming.
+* **Ultra-Low Latency**: Uses DXGI Desktop Duplication for zero-copy screen capture and DirectX 11 SwapChains for tear-free, hardware VSync rendering.
+* **Zero-Configuration Discovery**: Clients automatically discover active servers on the local network via UDP broadcast.
+* **Auto-Updating Clients**: If a client connects to a server running a different version, it automatically downloads the new executable into memory and restarts itself.
+* **Multi-Monitor Support**: Select specific network adapters and individual displays to broadcast.
+* **Smart Downscaling**: Automatically downscales 4K displays to 1080p using fast parallel CPU scaling to maintain network performance.
+* **Performance Optimizations**: Bypasses Windows EcoQoS (Power Throttling), utilizes AVRT Pro Audio thread characteristics, and uses high-resolution waitable timers to prevent frame drops when minimized or out of focus.
+* **Hardware Cursor Rendering**: Captures and renders the host's cursor accurately on the client side.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+* **Language**: C# 12
+* **Framework**: .NET 8.0 (Windows Forms)
+* **Graphics & Capture**: DirectX 11, DXGI (Desktop Duplication API)
+* **Media Processing**: Media Foundation (MFT)
+* **Libraries**: 
+  * `SharpDX`
+  * `SharpDX.Direct3D11`
+  * `SharpDX.DXGI`
+  * `SharpDX.MediaFoundation`
+
+## System Requirements
+
+### Server (Host)
+* **OS**: Windows 10 or Windows 11
+* **GPU**: A dedicated or integrated GPU with hardware H.265 (HEVC) or H.264 encoding support.
+* **Network**: Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6 recommended for optimal latency.
+
+### Client (Viewer)
+* **OS**: Windows 10 or Windows 11
+* **GPU**: A GPU with hardware H.265 (HEVC) or H.264 decoding support.
+* **Network**: Stable local network connection to the host.
+
+## Build Instructions
+
+1. **Prerequisites**: 
+   * Install [Visual Studio 2026](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/) with the **.NET desktop development** workload.
+   * Ensure the .NET 10.0 SDK is installed.
+2. **Clone the Repository**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://git.churchofmalware.org/mastercodeon/DisplayStreamer.git
+   cd DisplayStreamer
+   ```
+3. **Restore NuGet Packages**:
+   Open the solution in Visual Studio and restore the required SharpDX packages:
+   * `SharpDX`
+   * `SharpDX.Direct3D11`
+   * `SharpDX.DXGI`
+   * `SharpDX.MediaFoundation`
+4. **Build**:
+   Build the solution in `Release` mode to ensure optimal performance.
+
+## Usage
+
+The application acts as both the Server and the Client depending on how it is launched and configured.
+
+### Starting a Server
+1. Launch `DisplayStreamer.exe`.
+2. If no servers are detected on the network, it will default to **Server Mode**. (You can also manually switch modes using the button on the UI).
+3. Select the **Network Adapters** you want to broadcast on.
+4. Select the **Displays** you want to capture.
+5. Click **Start Streaming**. The app will minimize to the system tray to save resources. Double-click the tray icon to restore it.
+
+### Connecting a Client
+1. Launch `DisplayStreamer.exe` on another computer on the same network.
+2. The app will automatically detect active servers and open in **Client Mode**.
+3. Double-click a discovered server in the list (or select it and press Enter) to connect.
+4. The stream will open in a borderless fullscreen window.
+5. **Controls**:
+   * Press `ESC` to disconnect and close the viewer.
+   * Press `F1` to toggle the performance metrics overlay (FPS, Encode/Decode times).
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the `LICENSE` file for details.
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