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+# Redmine Auto Assign Plugin
+
+Automatically assigns an issue to the first user who logs time against it.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+The **Redmine Auto Assign Plugin** improves workflow efficiency by ensuring issues are assigned when work begins.
+
+When a user logs time on an issue:
+
+- If the issue is **unassigned**, it is assigned to that user
+- If the issue status is **"New"**, it is changed to **"In Progress"**
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+- Auto-assigns issue on first time entry
+- Updates issue status from *New → In Progress*
+- Lightweight and non-intrusive
+- No UI changes required
+- Works with standard Redmine time tracking
+
+---
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Redmine 6.x
+- Compatible Ruby version (per your Redmine install)
+
+---
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Copy the plugin into your Redmine plugins directory:
+
+```bash
+cd /path/to/redmine/plugins
+git clone https://github.com/rickbarrette/redmine_auto_assign.git