diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index cf2142b..5599f72 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -2,9 +2,11 @@
 bin/
 adobe/
 Adobe-Digital-Editions/
+.adobe-digital-editions/
 .adept/
 
 # ignore data files
 *.acsm
 *.pdf
 *.epub
+*.drm
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 36d6f34..ab59fc6 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ RUN apt-get update && \
   libzip-dev \
   libssl-dev \
   libcurl4-gnutls-dev \
+  libpugixml-dev \
   && apt-get autoclean \
   && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c8451fa..ea694da 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -46,12 +46,12 @@ By default, the container will process an inputted *.acsm file ($1) through both
 ```
 
 Notes: 
-1. The shell script assumes that activated device configuration files (via Adobe ID credentials) have been mounted in the home directory (e.g. in `/home/libgourou`, `/home/libgourou/.adept/`, or `/home/libgourou/adobe-digital-editions/`). 
-2. To generate ADEPT configuration files (`activation.xml`, `devicesalt`, `device.xml`), use the interactive terminal and run the `adept_activate` utility
+1. The shell script assumes that activated device configuration files (via Adobe ID credentials) have been mounted into `/home/libgourou` (alternates: `/home/libgourou/.adept/`, `/home/libgourou/adobe-digital-editions/`, etc.). 
+2. To generate ADEPT configuration files (`activation.xml`, `devicesalt`, `device.xml`), use the interactive terminal and run the `adept_activate` utility.
 
 ### Interactive Terminal
 
-To manually run libgourou utils, run the container interactively and overide the docker entrypoint :
+To manually run libgourou utils, run the container interactively and overide the docker entrypoint:
 ```bash
 > docker run \
     -v {$PATH_TO_ADOBE_CREDS}:/home/libgourou/.adept \
@@ -62,17 +62,17 @@ To manually run libgourou utils, run the container interactively and overide the
 
 #### Commands
 
-Use the bash shell to run the libgourou utility scripts. See the `libgourou` [README](https://indefero.soutade.fr/p/libgourou/source/tree/master/README.md) for additional notes.
+Use the bash shell to run the libgourou utility scripts. See the `libgourou` [README](https://indefero.soutade.fr/p/libgourou/source/tree/master/README.md) and/or the included manpages for additional usage.
 
 To activate a new device with a AdobeID :
 ```
 adept_activate -u <AdobeID USERNAME> [--output-dir output_directory]
 ```
-By default, configuration files will be saved in `/home/libgourou/.adept`. Save contents to a mounted volume for reuse at a later date.
+By default, configuration files will be saved in `/home/libgourou/.adept`. Users should save contents to a mounted volume for reuse at a later date.
 
 To download an ePub/PDF :
 ```
-acsmdownloader -f <ACSM_FILE>
+acsmdownloader <ACSM_FILE>
 ```
 To export your private key (for use with Calibre, for example) :
 ```
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ acsmdownloader --export-private-key [-o adobekey_1.der]
 ```
 To remove ADEPT DRM :
 ```
-adept_remove -f <encryptedFile>
+adept_remove <encrypted_file>
 ```
 To list loaned books :
 ```
@@ -103,35 +103,42 @@ A "de-DRM" bash script is provided (`./scripts/dedrm.sh`) to simplify running an
 To launch an interactive terminal with access to the libgourou utils:
 ```bash
 > dedrm
-!!!
-!!!    WARNING: no ADEPT keys detected (argument $2, or "$(pwd)/.adept").
+!!!    WARNING: no ADEPT keys detected (argument $2, or "/home/brad/.config/adept").
 !!!    Launching interactive terminal for credentials creation (device activation). Run this:
-!!!
-!!!    adept_activate -r --username {USERNAME} --password {PASSWORD} --output-dir files/.adept
-!!!
+
+ > adept_activate --random-serial \
+       --username {USERNAME} \
+       --password {PASSWORD} \
+       --output-dir files/adept
+
 !!!     (*) use --anonymous in place of --username, --password if you do not have an ADE account.
-!!!     (*) credentials will be saved in your current path in the folder "$(pwd)/.adept"
-!!!
-!!!
+!!!     (*) credentials will be saved in the following path: "/home/brad/repos/docker-libgourou/adept"
+
 !!!    WARNING: no ACSM file detected (argument $1).
 !!!    Launching interactive terminal for manual loan management. Example commands below:
-!!!
-!!!    acsmdownloader -f "./files/{ACSM_FILE}" -o output.drm
-!!!    adept_remove -v -f output.drm -o "/home/libgourou/files/{OUTPUT_FILE}"
-!!!
+
+ > acsmdownloader \
+       --adept-directory .adept \
+       --output-file encrypted_file.drm \
+       "files/{ACSM_FILE}"
+ > adept_remove \
+       --adept-directory .adept \
+       --output-dir files \
+       --output-file "{OUTPUT_FILE}" \
+       encrypted_file.drm
 
 Mounted Volumes
    (current path e.g. $pwd) --> /home/libgourou/files/
 
-username@..:/home/libgourou# 
+root@..:/home/libgourou# 
 ```
 
-To generate a DRM-removed PDF/ePub file (this simply replicates the command at the top of this section):
+If you already have ADEPT keys saved (i.e. in `.adept` or `~/.config/adept`), append the encrypted ACSM file path in order to automatically generate a DRM-removed PDF/ePub file (this simply replicates the command at the top of this section):
 ```bash
 > dedrm {ACSM_FILE}
 ```
 
-To generate a DRM-free PDF/ePub file using credentials in a specific directory:
+To generate a DRM-free PDF/ePub file using credentials in a specific path:
 ```bash
 > dedrm {ACSM_FILE} {CREDENTIALS_PATH}
 ```
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/dedrm.sh b/scripts/dedrm.sh
index fdf424b..bb1695d 100755
--- a/scripts/dedrm.sh
+++ b/scripts/dedrm.sh
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 ACSM_FILE=$1
 KEY_PATH=$2
+HOME_DIR="$(getent passwd $USER | awk -F ':' '{print $6}')"
 
 # Docker container needs a well-defined path for mounting volumes (paths should start with /* or ./*). 
 # Check $KEY_PATH and attempt to convert relative paths when necessary
@@ -14,7 +15,6 @@ then
             ;;
         ~*)
             # home directory, convert to absolute path
-            HOME_DIR="$(getent passwd $USER | awk -F ':' '{print $6}')"
             KEY_PATH="$HOME_DIR/${KEY_PATH:1}"
             ;;
         *)
@@ -26,20 +26,21 @@ else
     # user didn't specify a path
     if [[ -z "$KEY_PATH" ]]
     then
-        if [[ -d "$(pwd)/.adept" ]]
+        if [[ -d "$HOME_DIR/.config/adept" ]]
         then
             # check the script's "default" path
-            KEY_PATH="$(pwd)/.adept"
+            KEY_PATH="$HOME_DIR/.config/adept"
         else
-            echo "!!!"
-            echo "!!!    WARNING: no ADEPT keys detected (argument \$2, or \"$(pwd)/.adept\")."
+            echo "!!!    WARNING: no ADEPT keys detected (argument \$2, or \"$HOME_DIR/.config/adept\")."
             echo "!!!    Launching interactive terminal for credentials creation (device activation). Run this:"
-            echo "!!!"
-            echo "!!!    adept_activate -r --username {USERNAME} --password {PASSWORD} --output-dir files/.adept"
-            echo "!!!"
+            echo ""
+            echo " > adept_activate --random-serial \\"
+            echo "       --username {USERNAME} \\"
+            echo "       --password {PASSWORD} \\"
+            echo "       --output-dir files/adept"
+            echo ""
             echo "!!!     (*) use --anonymous in place of --username, --password if you do not have an ADE account."
-            echo "!!!     (*) credentials will be saved in your current path in the folder \"$(pwd)/.adept\""
-            echo "!!!"
+            echo "!!!     (*) credentials will be saved in the following path: \"$(pwd)/adept\""
         fi
     fi
 fi
@@ -47,13 +48,19 @@ fi
 # *.acsm file not specified, or specified file doesn't exist
 if [[ -z "$ACSM_FILE" ]] || [[ ! -f "$ACSM_FILE" ]]
 then
-    echo "!!!"
+    echo ""
     echo "!!!    WARNING: no ACSM file detected (argument \$1)."
     echo "!!!    Launching interactive terminal for manual loan management. Example commands below:"
-    echo "!!!"
-    echo "!!!    acsmdownloader -f \"./files/{ACSM_FILE}\" -o output.drm"
-    echo "!!!    adept_remove -v -f output.drm -o \"/home/libgourou/files/{OUTPUT_FILE}\""
-    echo "!!!"
+    echo ""
+    echo " > acsmdownloader \\"
+    echo "       --adept-directory .adept \\"
+    echo "       --output-file encrypted_file.drm \\"
+    echo "       \"files/{ACSM_FILE}\""
+    echo " > adept_remove \\"
+    echo "       --adept-directory .adept \\"
+    echo "       --output-dir files \\"
+    echo "       --output-file \"{OUTPUT_FILE}\" \\"
+    echo "       encrypted_file.drm"
 fi
 
 if [[ -z "$KEY_PATH" ]]
@@ -79,8 +86,8 @@ else
             --rm bcliang/docker-libgourou
     else
         # both ADEPT keys and *.acsm file were found
-        echo "> acsmdownloader -f \"/home/libgourou/files/$ACSM_FILE\" -o \"output.drm\""
-        echo "> adept_remove -v -f \"output.drm\" -o \"/home/libgourou/files/{OUTPUT_FILE}\""
+        echo "> acsmdownloader --adept-directory .adept --output-file encrypted_file.drm \"files/$ACSM_FILE\""
+        echo "> adept_remove --adept-directory .adept --output-dir files --output-file \"{OUTPUT_FILE}\" encrypted_file.drm"
         docker run \
             -v "$(pwd)":/home/libgourou/files \
             -v "$KEY_PATH":/home/libgourou/.adept \
diff --git a/scripts/entrypoint.sh b/scripts/entrypoint.sh
index c9e94d5..ce5a020 100644
--- a/scripts/entrypoint.sh
+++ b/scripts/entrypoint.sh
@@ -4,9 +4,15 @@ ACSM_FILE=$1
 ACSM_PATH=/home/libgourou/files/$ACSM_FILE
 
 acsmdownloader --version
-echo ""[util] acsmdownloader -f "$ACSM_PATH"""
-OUTPUT_FILE=$(acsmdownloader -f "$ACSM_PATH" | egrep "epub|pdf" | cut -d " " -f 2-)
+echo ""[util] acsmdownloader "$ACSM_PATH"""
+
+OUTPUT_FILE=$(acsmdownloader --adept-directory .adept "$ACSM_PATH" | egrep "epub|pdf" | cut -d " " -f 2-)
 echo "      > $OUTPUT_FILE"
-mv "$OUTPUT_FILE" "output.drm"
-# adept_remove -f "output.drm" -o "${ACSM_PATH%.*}.${OUTPUT_FILE##*.}"
-adept_remove -v -f "output.drm" -o "/home/libgourou/files/$OUTPUT_FILE"
\ No newline at end of file
+
+mv "$OUTPUT_FILE" "encrypted_file.drm"
+
+adept_remove \
+  --adept-directory .adept \
+  --output-dir files \
+  --output-file "$OUTPUT_FILE" \
+  "encrypted_file.drm"