docs: more pruning and tidying readme

README.md

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 # Invoke - Professional Creative AI Tools for Visual Media
 
-## To learn more about Invoke, or implement our Business solutions, visit [invoke.com](https://www.invoke.com/about)
+#### To learn more about Invoke, or implement our Business solutions, visit [invoke.com]
-  
+
 [![discord badge]][discord link] [![latest release badge]][latest release link] [![github stars badge]][github stars link] [![github forks badge]][github forks link] [![CI checks on main badge]][CI checks on main link] [![latest commit to main badge]][latest commit to main link] [![github open issues badge]][github open issues link] [![github open prs badge]][github open prs link] [![translation status badge]][translation status link]
 
 </div>
 
 Invoke is a leading creative engine built to empower professionals and enthusiasts alike. Generate and create stunning visual media using the latest AI-driven technologies. Invoke offers an industry leading web-based UI, and serves as the foundation for multiple commercial products.
 
-**Quick links**: [Installation](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/installation/INSTALLATION/) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/ZmtBAhwWhy) - [Documentation and Tutorials](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI) - [Bug Reports](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/issues) - [Contributing](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/contributing/CONTRIBUTING/)
+[Installation][installation docs] - [Documentation and Tutorials][docs home] - [Bug Reports][github issues] - [Contributing][contributing docs]
 
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@@ -22,24 +22,30 @@ Invoke is a leading creative engine built to empower professionals and enthusias
 
 ## Quick Start
 
-1. Download and unzip the installer from the bottom of the [latest release](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/releases/latest).
+1. Download and unzip the installer from the bottom of the [latest release][latest release link].
 2. Run the installer script.
 
-- **Windows**: Double-click on the `install.bat` script.
+   - **Windows**: Double-click on the `install.bat` script.
-- **macOS**: Open a Terminal window, drag the file `install.sh` from Finder into the Terminal, and press enter.
+   - **macOS**: Open a Terminal window, drag the file `install.sh` from Finder into the Terminal, and press enter.
-- **Linux**: Run `install.sh`.
+   - **Linux**: Run `install.sh`.
 
 3. When prompted, enter a location for the install and select your GPU type.
 4. Once the install finishes, find the directory you selected during install. The default location is `C:\Users\Username\invokeai` for Windows or `~/invokeai` for Linux/macOS.
-6. Run the launcher script (`invoke.bat` for Windows, `invoke.sh` for macOS and Linux) - the same way you ran the installer script in step 2.
+5. Run the launcher script (`invoke.bat` for Windows, `invoke.sh` for macOS and Linux) the same way you ran the installer script in step 2.
-7. Select option 1 to start the application. Once it starts up, open your browser and go to <http://localhost:9090>.
+6. Select option 1 to start the application. Once it starts up, open your browser and go to <http://localhost:9090>.
-8. Open the model manager tab to install a starter model and then you'll be ready to generate.
+7. Open the model manager tab to install a starter model and then you'll be ready to generate.
 
-More detail, including hardware requirements and manual install instructions, are available in the [installation documentation](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/installation/INSTALLATION/).
+More detail, including hardware requirements and manual install instructions, are available in the [installation documentation][installation docs].
+
+## Troubleshooting, FAQ and Support
+
+Please review our [FAQ][faq] for solutions to common installation problems and other issues.
+
+For more help, please join our [Discord][discord link].
 
 ## Features
 
-Full details on features can be found in [our documentation](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/features/).
+Full details on features can be found in [our documentation][features docs].
 
 ### Web Server & UI
 
@@ -67,28 +73,31 @@ Invoke features an organized gallery system for easily storing, accessing, and r
 - Workflow creation & management
 - Node-Based Architecture
 
-## Troubleshooting, FAQ and Support
-
-Please review our **[FAQ](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/help/FAQ/)** for solutions to common installation problems and other issues.
-
-For more help, please join our [Discord][discord link].
-
 ## Contributing
 
 Anyone who wishes to contribute to this project - whether documentation, features, bug fixes, code cleanup, testing, or code reviews - is very much encouraged to do so.
 
-Get started with contributing by reading our [Contribution documentation](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/contributing/CONTRIBUTING/), joining the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) or the GitHub discussion board.
+Get started with contributing by reading our [contribution documentation][contributing docs], joining the [#dev-chat] or the GitHub discussion board.
 
 We hope you enjoy using Invoke as much as we enjoy creating it, and we hope you will elect to become part of our community.
 
 ## Thanks
 
-Invoke is a combined effort of [passionate and talented people from across the world](https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/other/CONTRIBUTORS/). We thank them for their time, hard work and effort.
+Invoke is a combined effort of [passionate and talented people from across the world][contributors]. We thank them for their time, hard work and effort.
 
 Original portions of the software are Copyright © 2024 by respective contributors.
 
+[features docs]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/features/
+[faq]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/help/FAQ/
+[contributors]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/other/CONTRIBUTORS/
+[invoke.com]: https://www.invoke.com/about
+[github issues]: https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/issues
+[docs home]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI
+[installation docs]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/installation/INSTALLATION/
+[#dev-chat]: https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939
+[contributing docs]: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/contributing/CONTRIBUTING/
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-[CI checks on main link]:https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/actions?query=branch%3Amain
+[CI checks on main link]: https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/actions?query=branch%3Amain
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 [discord link]: https://discord.gg/ZmtBAhwWhy
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-[latest release link]: https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/releases
+[latest release link]: https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/releases/latest
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