diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
index 939b9c1d..fe6c4301 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.md
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ title: For VSCode-related issues (eg builds), please start the title with `[App]
 
 1. Press `Cmd+Shift+P` in Void, and type `Help: About`. Please paste the information here. Also let us know any other relevant details, like the model and provider you're using if applicable.
 
-2. Describe the issue/feature here.
+2. Describe the issue/feature here!
diff --git a/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md b/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md
index 3aa9ea6e..d998f5b9 100644
--- a/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md
+++ b/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ To build Void from the terminal instead of from inside VSCode, follow the steps
 
 - Make sure you followed the prerequisite steps above.
 - Make sure you have Node version `20.18.2` (the version in `.nvmrc`)!
+    - You can do this easily without touching your base installation with [nvm](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm). Simply run `nvm install`, followed by `nvm use` and it will automatically install and use the version specified in `nvmrc`
 - Make sure that the path to your Void folder does not have any spaces in it.
 - If you get `"TypeError: Failed to fetch dynamically imported module"`, make sure all imports end with `.js`.
 - If you get an error with React, try running `NODE_OPTIONS="--max-old-space-size=8192" npm run buildreact`.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 106882c9..78278598 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,30 +11,27 @@
 
 Void is the open-source Cursor alternative.
 
+Use AI agents on your codebase, checkpoint and visualize changes, and bring any model or host locally. Void sends messages directly to providers without retaining your data.
+
 This repo contains the full sourcecode for Void. If you're new, welcome!
 
+- 🧭 [Website](https://voideditor.com)
+
 - 👋 [Discord](https://discord.gg/RSNjgaugJs)
 
-- 🔨 [Contribute](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md)
+- 🚙 [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/voideditor/projects/2)
 
-- 🚙 [Roadmap](https://github.com/orgs/voideditor/projects/2)
-
-- 📝 [Changelog](https://voideditor.com/changelog)
-
-- 🧭 [Codebase Guide](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/VOID_CODEBASE_GUIDE.md)
 
 ## Contributing
 
-1. To get started working on Void, see [`HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE`](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md).
+1. To get started working on Void, check out our Project Board! You can also see [HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/HOW_TO_CONTRIBUTE.md).
 
-2. Feel free to attend a weekly meeting in our Discord channel!
-
-3. We're open to collaborations and suggestions of all types - just reach out.
+2. Feel free to attend a casual weekly meeting in our Discord channel!
 
 
 ## Reference
 
-[Void](https://voideditor.com) is a fork of the [vscode](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode) repository. For a guide to the codebase, see [`VOID_CODEBASE_GUIDE`](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/VOID_CODEBASE_GUIDE.md).
+Void is a fork of the [vscode](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode) repository. For a guide to the codebase, see [VOID_CODEBASE_GUIDE](https://github.com/voideditor/void/blob/main/VOID_CODEBASE_GUIDE.md).
 
 ## Support
 You can always reach us in our Discord server or contact us via email: hello@voideditor.com.
diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/react/src/markdown/ApplyBlockHoverButtons.tsx b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/react/src/markdown/ApplyBlockHoverButtons.tsx
index ee7f050b..b9e99042 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/react/src/markdown/ApplyBlockHoverButtons.tsx
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/react/src/markdown/ApplyBlockHoverButtons.tsx
@@ -283,6 +283,7 @@ export const ApplyButtonsHTML = ({
 			const uri = getUriBeingApplied(applyBoxId)
 			if (uri) editCodeService.interruptURIStreaming({ uri: uri })
 			notificationService.info(`Void Error: There was a problem running Apply: ${e}.`)
+
 		})
 		metricsService.capture('Apply Code', { length: codeStr.length }) // capture the length only
 
diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/common/prompt/prompts.ts b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/common/prompt/prompts.ts
index ac39ee29..613142b8 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/common/prompt/prompts.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/common/prompt/prompts.ts
@@ -480,13 +480,11 @@ ${directoryStr}
 	}
 
 
-	details.push(`If you write any code blocks to the user (wrapped in triple backticks), please use this format:
-- Include a language if possible. Terminal should have the language 'shell'.
+	if (mode === 'gather' || mode === 'normal') {
+		details.push(`If you write any code blocks, please use this format:
 - The first line of the code block must be the FULL PATH of the related file if known (otherwise omit).
 - The remaining contents of the file should proceed as usual.`)
 
-	if (mode === 'gather' || mode === 'normal') {
-
 		details.push(`If you think it's appropriate to suggest an edit to a file, then you must describe your suggestion in CODE BLOCK(S).
 - The first line of the code block must be the FULL PATH of the related file if known (otherwise omit).
 - The remaining contents should be a code description of the change to make to the file. \