Enhance z3ed Documentation and CLI Design
- Updated E6-z3ed-cli-design.md to reflect the current state and design goals of the z3ed CLI, emphasizing its evolution into a powerful tool for ROM hacking with AI integration. - Introduced E6-z3ed-reference.md as a comprehensive technical reference, detailing command usage, implementation guides, and troubleshooting tips. - Expanded README.md to provide a clearer overview of z3ed, including documentation structure and quick start guides for users. - Enhanced the archive README.md to clarify the purpose of archived documents and their relevance to the project's history and technical decisions.
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# z3ed Documentation Consolidation Summary
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**Date**: October 2, 2025
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**Action**: Documentation reorganization and consolidation
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**Status**: Complete
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## What Changed
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The z3ed documentation has been reorganized into a clean, hierarchical structure that eliminates redundancy and establishes clear sources of truth.
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### Before Consolidation
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- **15 active documents** in main folder (many overlapping)
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- **19 archived documents** mixed with current docs
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- No clear hierarchy or "source of truth"
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- Redundant information across multiple files
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- Difficult to find current vs historical information
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### After Consolidation
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- **3 core documents** (design, reference, implementation plan)
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- **3 quick start guides** (focused and practical)
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- **4 status documents** (clear current state)
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- **19 archived documents** (properly organized with README)
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- Clear documentation hierarchy
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- Single source of truth for each topic
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## Core Documentation Structure
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### 1. Source of Truth Documents
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#### E6-z3ed-cli-design.md (Updated)
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**Purpose**: Architecture and design decisions
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**Content**:
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- System overview and current state (Oct 2025)
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- Design goals and architectural decisions
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- Command structure
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- Agentic workflow framework
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- TUI architecture
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- Implementation roadmap phases
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**Role**: **PRIMARY SOURCE OF TRUTH** for design decisions
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#### E6-z3ed-reference.md (New - Comprehensive)
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**Purpose**: Technical reference for developers
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**Content Consolidated From**:
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- IT-01-QUICKSTART.md (test harness details)
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- AGENT_TEST_QUICKREF.md (CLI command details)
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- IT-01-grpc-evaluation.md (gRPC technical details)
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- GRPC_TEST_SUCCESS.md (implementation details)
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- IT-01-PHASE3-COMPLETE.md (API learnings)
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- Various troubleshooting docs
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**Sections**:
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1. Architecture Overview - Component diagrams and data flow
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2. Command Reference - Complete CLI command documentation
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3. Implementation Guide - Building, configuring, deploying
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4. Testing & Validation - E2E tests, manual workflows, benchmarks
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5. Development Workflows - Adding commands, RPCs, test patterns
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6. Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
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7. API Reference - RPC schemas, resource catalog format
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8. Platform Notes - macOS/Windows/Linux specifics
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**Role**: **ONE-STOP TECHNICAL REFERENCE** for all implementation details
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#### E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md (Maintained)
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**Purpose**: Project tracker and task backlog
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**Content**:
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- Current priorities with time estimates
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- Task backlog with status tracking
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- Implementation phases (completed/active/planned)
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- Known issues and blockers
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- Timeline and milestones
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**Role**: **LIVING TRACKER** for development progress
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### 2. Quick Start Guides (Retained)
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These focused guides provide fast onboarding for specific tasks:
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- **IT-01-QUICKSTART.md** - Test harness quick start
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- **AGENT_TEST_QUICKREF.md** - CLI agent test command reference
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- **E2E_VALIDATION_GUIDE.md** - Complete validation checklist
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**Why Retained**: Quick reference cards for common workflows
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### 3. Status Documents (Retained)
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Current status and planning documents:
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- **README.md** - Documentation index and project overview
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- **PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md** - Current project status snapshot
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- **NEXT_PRIORITIES_OCT2.md** - Detailed next steps with implementation guides
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- **WORK_SUMMARY_OCT2.md** - Recent accomplishments
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**Why Retained**: Track current state and progress
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### 4. Archive (Organized)
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All historical and superseded documents moved to `archive/` with explanatory README:
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**Technical Investigations**:
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- IT-01-grpc-evaluation.md
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- GRPC_TECHNICAL_NOTES.md
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- DEPENDENCY_MANAGEMENT.md
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**Implementation Progress Logs**:
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- GRPC_TEST_SUCCESS.md
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- IT-01-PHASE2-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md
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- IT-01-PHASE3-COMPLETE.md
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- IT-01-getting-started-grpc.md
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**Session Summaries**:
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- STATE_SUMMARY_2025-10-01.md
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- STATE_SUMMARY_2025-10-02.md
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- SESSION_SUMMARY_OCT2.md
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- SESSION_SUMMARY_OCT2_EVENING.md
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- PROGRESS_SUMMARY_2025-10-02.md
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**Implementation Status Reports**:
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- IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS_OCT2.md
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- IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS_OCT2_PM.md
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- RUNTIME_FIX_COMPLETE_OCT2.md
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- QUICK_TEST_RUNTIME_FIX.md
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**Planning & Organization**:
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- DOCUMENTATION_CONSOLIDATION_OCT2.md
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- DOCUMENTATION_REVIEW_OCT2.md
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- FILE_MODIFICATION_CHECKLIST.md
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## Information Mapping
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### Where Did Content Go?
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| Original Document(s) | New Location | Notes |
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|---------------------|--------------|-------|
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| IT-01-grpc-evaluation.md | E6-z3ed-reference.md § Implementation Guide | gRPC setup, Windows notes |
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| GRPC_TEST_SUCCESS.md | E6-z3ed-reference.md § Testing & Validation | Phase 1 completion details |
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| IT-01-PHASE2-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md | archive/ | Historical - covered in reference |
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| IT-01-PHASE3-COMPLETE.md | E6-z3ed-reference.md § API Reference | ImGuiTestEngine API learnings |
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| GRPC_TECHNICAL_NOTES.md | E6-z3ed-reference.md § Platform Notes | Technical quirks and workarounds |
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| Various troubleshooting docs | E6-z3ed-reference.md § Troubleshooting | Consolidated common issues |
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| Session summaries | archive/ | Historical snapshots |
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| Status reports | archive/ | Superseded by PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md |
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### Key Content Areas in E6-z3ed-reference.md
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**Architecture Overview** (New comprehensive diagrams):
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- System component stack
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- Proposal lifecycle flow
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- Data flow diagrams
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**Command Reference** (Consolidated from multiple sources):
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- All agent commands with examples
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- ROM, palette, overworld, dungeon commands
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- Complete option documentation
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**Implementation Guide** (From multiple scattered docs):
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- Building with gRPC (macOS, Windows, Linux)
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- Starting test harness
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- Testing with grpcurl
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- Platform-specific setup
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**Testing & Validation** (Consolidated from E2E guide + others):
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- E2E test script
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- Manual workflow testing
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- Performance benchmarks
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**Development Workflows** (New section):
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- Adding new commands
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- Adding new RPCs
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- Adding test patterns
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- Clear step-by-step guides
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**Troubleshooting** (Consolidated from ~5 docs):
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- Common issues
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- Debug mode
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- Platform quirks
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- Solutions and workarounds
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**API Reference** (Consolidated proto docs):
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- RPC service definitions
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- Request/Response schemas
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- Resource catalog format
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- Example payloads
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**Platform Notes** (From various sources):
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- macOS status and setup
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- Windows status and caveats
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- Linux expectations
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- Detailed platform differences
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## Benefits of New Structure
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### For New Contributors
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**Before**: "Where do I start? What's current?"
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**After**: Read README → E6-z3ed-cli-design.md → E6-z3ed-reference.md → Done
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### For Developers
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**Before**: Search 10+ docs for command syntax
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**After**: E6-z3ed-reference.md § Command Reference → Find answer in one place
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### For AI/LLM Integration
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**Before**: No clear machine-readable specs
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**After**: `docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml` + E6-z3ed-reference.md § API Reference
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### For Project Management
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**Before**: Status scattered across session summaries
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**After**: PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md + E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md
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### For Troubleshooting
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**Before**: Search multiple docs for error messages
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**After**: E6-z3ed-reference.md § Troubleshooting → All issues in one place
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## Document Roles
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| Document | Role | Update Frequency |
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| E6-z3ed-cli-design.md | Source of truth for design | When architecture changes |
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| E6-z3ed-reference.md | Technical reference | When APIs/commands change |
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| E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md | Project tracker | Weekly/as needed |
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| README.md | Documentation index | When structure changes |
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| IT-01-QUICKSTART.md | Quick reference card | Rarely (stable API) |
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| AGENT_TEST_QUICKREF.md | Quick reference card | When patterns added |
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| E2E_VALIDATION_GUIDE.md | Testing checklist | When workflow changes |
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| PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md | Status snapshot | Weekly |
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| NEXT_PRIORITIES_OCT2.md | Task breakdown | Daily/weekly |
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| Archive docs | Historical reference | Never (frozen) |
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## Maintenance Guidelines
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### When to Update Each Document
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**E6-z3ed-cli-design.md**: Update when:
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- Architecture changes (new components, flow changes)
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- Design decisions made (document rationale)
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- Major features completed (update "Current State")
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**E6-z3ed-reference.md**: Update when:
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- New commands added
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- RPC methods added/changed
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- API schemas change
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- New troubleshooting issues discovered
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- Platform-specific notes needed
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**E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md**: Update when:
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- Tasks completed (mark ✅)
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- New tasks identified (add to backlog)
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- Priorities change
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- Milestones reached
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**Quick Start Guides**: Update when:
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- Commands/flags change
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- New workflows added
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- Better examples found
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**Status Documents**: Update on:
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- Weekly basis (PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md)
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- When priorities shift (NEXT_PRIORITIES_OCT2.md)
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- After work sessions (WORK_SUMMARY_OCT2.md)
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### Avoiding Future Bloat
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**Don't create new docs for**:
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- Session summaries → Use git commit messages or issue comments
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- Progress reports → Update E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md
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- Technical investigations → Add to E6-z3ed-reference.md § relevant section
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- Status snapshots → Update PROJECT_STATUS_OCT2.md
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**Do create new docs for**:
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- Major new subsystems (e.g., E6-policy-framework.md if complex)
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- Platform-specific guides (e.g., E6-windows-setup.md if needed)
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- Specialized workflows (e.g., E6-ci-cd-integration.md)
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**Then consolidate** into main docs after 1-2 weeks once content stabilizes.
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## Next Steps
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1. **Review**: Check that no critical information was lost in consolidation
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2. **Test**: Try following guides as a new user would
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3. **Iterate**: Update based on feedback
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4. **Maintain**: Keep docs current as code evolves
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## Verification Checklist
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- [x] All technical content from archived docs is in E6-z3ed-reference.md
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- [x] Design decisions from multiple docs consolidated in E6-z3ed-cli-design.md
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- [x] Clear hierarchy established (design → reference → implementation plan)
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- [x] Archive folder has explanatory README
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- [x] Main README updated with new structure
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- [x] Quick start guides retained for fast onboarding
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- [x] Status documents reflect current state
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- [x] No orphaned references to deleted/moved docs
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## Questions?
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If you can't find something:
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1. **Check E6-z3ed-reference.md first** - Most technical info is here
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2. **Check E6-z3ed-cli-design.md** - For design rationale
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3. **Check archive/** - For historical context
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4. **Check git history** - Content may have evolved
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---
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**Consolidation by**: GitHub Copilot
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**Reviewed by**: @scawful
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**Status**: Complete - Ready for team review
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