Fix database persistence: Use Render persistent disk to prevent registration prompts

Update .gitignore: Add marketing files and generated content to ignore list

Add creator attribution: Include contact info in README and code comments

Improve README: Add badges, stats, and star encouragement for better visibility

Create simplified n8n startup script: Minimal configuration, better error handling, cleaner logs

Fix critical deployment issues: Add RENDER_EXTERNAL_URL, fix webhook URL, improve database persistence

Fix webhook URL and port binding: Remove double https, ensure proper port binding

Fix spawn error and improve database persistence: Remove shell option, add database path, ensure data persistence

Fix directory creation: Create directories in data folder, not current directory

Fix fs initialization error: Replace forEach with for...of loop

Fix startup script: Remove duplicate requires and directory creation logic

Fix JavaScript syntax error: Remove duplicate 'dirs' declaration

Fix permission error: Create directories and set working directory

Fix permission error: Add N8N_DATA_FOLDER and correct paths

Fix deployment: Add essential files for Render