Configure GitHub MCP server in devcontainer environment (Closes #25)

README.md

@@ -11,4 +11,33 @@ A web application for managing financial transactions across multiple bank accou
 *   **Key Features (Implemented & Planned):** Account switching, transaction listing, adding, editing, and deleting transactions.
 
 ## Logs
-This app is currently deployed using Cloudflare Pages. The logs can be viewed with the `npx wrangler pages deployment tail --project-name finance` command. T
+This app is currently deployed using Cloudflare Pages. The logs can be viewed with the `npx wrangler pages deployment tail --project-name finance` command.
+
+## Development Environment Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+- VS Code with Remote Containers extension
+- Docker and Docker Compose
+- Git
+
+### Initial Setup
+1. Clone the repository
+2. Copy `.devcontainer/.env.example` to `.devcontainer/.env`
+3. Update the environment variables in `.devcontainer/.env`
+4. Open the project in VS Code and select "Reopen in Container" when prompted
+
+### GitHub MCP Server
+The project uses GitHub's MCP server for development tasks. The server runs in a Docker container and is automatically configured when you open the project in a devcontainer.
+
+#### Configuration
+- The MCP server uses GitHub authentication via Personal Access Token
+- Token is stored securely in `.devcontainer/.env` (not committed to repository)
+- GitHub CLI is installed in the devcontainer for easier authentication management
+- Container health monitoring is configured
+
+#### Usage
+The MCP server will automatically start when you open the project in a devcontainer. If you need to manually authenticate:
+1. Run `gh auth login` in the terminal
+2. Follow the prompts to authenticate with your GitHub account
+
+### Database Setup