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@@ -8,6 +8,24 @@ Detects cyclic dependencies in Godot projects that cause "bad address index" err
 python circular_dependency_checker.py <path-to-godot-project>
 ```
 
+## Why this exists
+
+In GDScript, `preload()` calls at the top of a script are resolved at parse time. If script A preloads script B and B preloads A (directly or transitively), Godot raises a cryptic **"bad address index"** error at runtime — not a clear circular-import message. This tool walks all `.gd` files, builds a directed dependency graph from `class_name`, `extends`, and type annotations, then reports any cycles before you hit that error in the engine.
+
+## Sample output
+
+```
+Checking /path/to/my-godot-project...
+Cycle detected: PlayerState -> StateMachine -> PlayerState
+Cycle detected: Enemy -> EnemyAI -> BaseAI -> Enemy
+2 cycle(s) found. Fix preload order or use load() with lazy initialization.
+```
+
+If no cycles are found:
+```
+No circular dependencies detected.
+```
+
 ## License
 
 Apache-2.0 — see [LICENSE](LICENSE).