diff --git a/.claude/settings.local.json b/.claude/settings.local.json
deleted file mode 100644
index e9cbd97..0000000
--- a/.claude/settings.local.json
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "permissions": {
-    "allow": [
-      "Bash(ls:*)",
-      "Bash(find:*)",
-      "Bash(mkdir:*)",
-      "Bash(git add:*)",
-      "WebFetch(domain:github.com)"
-    ],
-    "deny": []
-  }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1adc196..b9fc695 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ Starts a local Autonomi testnet with optional EVM support. This action handles a
 - Configurable node count and network settings
 - Automatic peer discovery and network verification
 - Support for custom rewards addresses
+- Automatically extracts and sets SECRET_KEY for ant CLI operations
 
 **Usage:**
 ```yaml
@@ -105,8 +106,14 @@ jobs:
       
       - name: Run your tests
         run: |
-          # Your test commands here
-          # The network peer address is available as: ${{ steps.start-network.outputs.peer-address }}
+          # Your test commands here using ant CLI
+          # Use --local flag to connect to the local network automatically
+          
+          # Example: Upload a file
+          echo "Test data" > test.txt
+          ant --local file upload test.txt --public
+          
+          # The network peer address is also available as: ${{ steps.start-network.outputs.peer-address }}
           echo "Network is running, peer: ${{ steps.start-network.outputs.peer-address }}"
           
       - name: Cleanup Autonomi Network
@@ -122,9 +129,12 @@ jobs:
 The actions set up several environment variables that your tests can use:
 
 - `ANT_PEERS`: The peer address of the first node in the network
+- `SECRET_KEY`: The deployer secret key for ant CLI payment operations (when EVM is enabled)
 - `EVM_NETWORK`: Set to `local` when EVM is enabled
 - `ANT_LOG`: Set to `v` for verbose logging
 
+**Note:** When using the ant CLI with these actions, you can use the `--local` flag which automatically connects to the local network setup.
+
 ## Requirements
 
 - **OS**: Ubuntu (latest versions recommended)
diff --git a/cleanup-autonomi-network/action.yml b/cleanup-autonomi-network/action.yml
index 20c1313..71d2a4f 100644
--- a/cleanup-autonomi-network/action.yml
+++ b/cleanup-autonomi-network/action.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ name: 'Cleanup Autonomi Network'
 description: 'Stops local Autonomi testnet and EVM processes, cleans up resources'
 author: 'MaidSafe'
 
+branding:
+  icon: 'trash-2'
+  color: 'red'
+
 inputs:
   upload-logs:
     description: 'Whether to upload logs as artifacts'
diff --git a/examples/basic-usage.yml b/examples/basic-usage.yml
index c8e0559..68887c9 100644
--- a/examples/basic-usage.yml
+++ b/examples/basic-usage.yml
@@ -38,14 +38,15 @@ jobs:
       
       - name: Run basic network tests
         run: |
-          # Example: Test network connectivity using the peer address
+          # Example: Test network connectivity and basic operations
           echo "Testing network with peer: $ANT_PEERS"
+          echo "SECRET_KEY available: ${SECRET_KEY:+YES}${SECRET_KEY:-NO}"
           
-          # Add your actual test commands here
-          # For example:
-          # - Upload/download files to the network
-          # - Test smart contract deployment if EVM is enabled
-          # - Verify network nodes are responding
+          # Test basic ant CLI operations
+          echo "Test file content" > test-file.txt
+          
+          # Upload file to network using --local flag
+          ant --local file upload test-file.txt --public
           
           echo "✅ Basic tests completed"
       
diff --git a/spawn-autonomi-network/action.yml b/spawn-autonomi-network/action.yml
index 06f5c21..9c95c66 100644
--- a/spawn-autonomi-network/action.yml
+++ b/spawn-autonomi-network/action.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ name: 'Spawn Autonomi Network'
 description: 'Starts a local Autonomi testnet with EVM support - self-contained with all prerequisites'
 author: 'MaidSafe'
 
+branding:
+  icon: 'play-circle'
+  color: 'blue'
+
 inputs:
   autonomi-version:
     description: 'Autonomi version to use (e.g., stable-2025.7.1.3)'