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+# anime_audio_copilot.py
+
+## Overview
+
+`anime_audio_copilot.py` is a batch-processing script for MKV files, designed for anime encoding workflows. It automates video encoding (with AV1 via SVT-AV1 and `av1an`), audio conversion (to Opus with normalization and optional downmixing), and preserves detailed per-file logs. The script also handles VFR-to-CFR conversion using HandBrakeCLI when needed.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Video encoding**: Uses UTVideo intermediate, VapourSynth, and AV1 encoding via `av1an` and SVT-AV1.
+- **Audio processing**: Converts non-Opus/AAC tracks to normalized Opus, with optional downmixing for surround audio.
+- **VFR handling**: Detects Variable Frame Rate sources and converts to Constant Frame Rate using HandBrakeCLI.
+- **Logging**: Creates a log file for each processed MKV in the `conv_logs` directory.
+- **Cleanup**: Moves original files to `original/`, completed files to `completed/`, and deletes temporary files.
+
+## Requirements
+
+The following tools must be installed and available in your `PATH`:
+
+- ffmpeg
+- ffprobe
+- mkvmerge
+- mkvpropedit
+- sox
+- opusenc
+- mediainfo
+- av1an
+- HandBrakeCLI
+
+## Usage
+
+Place your `.mkv` files in the working directory. Run the script:
+
+```sh
+python3 anime_audio_copilot.py
+```
+
+### Optional Arguments
+
+- `--no-downmix`  
+  Preserve original audio channel layout (do not downmix surround audio to stereo).
+
+Example:
+
+```sh
+python3 anime_audio_copilot.py --no-downmix
+```
+
+## Output
+
+- Processed files are moved to the `completed/` directory.
+- Originals are moved to the `original/` directory.
+- Per-file logs are saved in the `conv_logs/` directory.
+
+## Notes
+
+- The script will skip files that cannot be decoded by ffmpeg.
+- Temporary files are cleaned up automatically after processing.
+- Scene detection and AV1 encoding may take a long time depending on file size and system performance.
+
+## License
+
+See repository for
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