
---
title: Documentation Overhaul Specification
description: Complete reference directory documentation for kollabor.ai website
category: documentation
status: active
last_updated: 2025-01-15
version: 1.0.0
---

# Documentation Overhaul Specification

## Overview

Complete overhaul of the `/docs/reference` directory to create comprehensive, production-ready documentation for the kollabor.ai website's documentation page.

## Objectives

1. **Complete Coverage**: Document all core systems, APIs, and components
2. **Industry Standards**: Follow technical documentation best practices
3. **Consistent Structure**: Use standardized templates and formatting
4. **Cross-Referencing**: Link related documents with proper navigation
5. **Metadata Tagging**: Implement taxonomy for searchability and organization
6. **Production Ready**: Content suitable for public website deployment

## Current State Assessment

### Existing Documentation (18 files, ~8,000 lines)

**Strong Coverage**:
- ✅ Architecture Overview (1,112 lines)
- ✅ Hook System SDK (1,207 lines)
- ✅ Plugin Development Tutorial (1,834 lines)
- ✅ Slash Commands Guide (506 lines)
- ✅ Config Management System (750 lines)
- ✅ Event Types Reference (926 lines)
- ✅ LLM Message Flow (216 lines)
- ✅ Buffer Transition & Render State (1,216 lines)
- ✅ Modal System Guide (250 lines)
- ✅ Paste Detection System (127 lines)
- ✅ Startup to First Message Flow (152 lines)
- ✅ Quick Start Guide (260 lines)
- ✅ API Documentation Reference (493 lines)
- ✅ Glossary (312 lines)
- ✅ Technology Stack (128 lines)
- ✅ Troubleshooting Guide (576 lines)
- ✅ Fullscreen Plugin System (115 lines)
- ✅ Resume Message Flow (55 lines)

### Identified Gaps

**Missing Documents** (23 documents, ~7,500 lines needed):
- ❌ Input Handling System
- ❌ Terminal Rendering System
- ❌ LLM Service Architecture
- ❌ Plugin System Architecture
- ❌ Event System Architecture (partial)
- ❌ Event Bus API Reference
- ❌ Plugin API Reference
- ❌ Configuration API Reference
- ❌ Command API Reference
- ❌ Tool Execution System
- ❌ MCP Integration
- ❌ Fullscreen Plugins (partial)
- ❌ Performance Optimization Guide
- ❌ Security Best Practices
- ❌ Plugin Examples
- ❌ Event Specification
- ❌ Plugin Lifecycle Specification
- ❌ Commands Reference

**Empty Directories**:
- ❌ `docs/reference/apis/` (needs content)
- ❌ `docs/reference/glossary/` (needs content)
- ❌ `docs/reference/specifications/` (needs content)

## Documentation Taxonomy

### Category Structure

```
reference/
├── getting-started/          # User onboarding
├── architecture/            # System design
├── core-systems/           # Component deep-dives
├── llm-integration/        # AI system documentation
├── plugin-development/     # Plugin creation guides
├── apis/                  # API references
├── specifications/         # Formal specs
├── guides/                # Best practices
└── reference/             # Quick references
```

### Metadata Schema

```yaml
---
title: Document Title
description: One-line description
category: [architecture|systems|plugins|api|guides]
status: [draft|review|stable|deprecated]
last_updated: YYYY-MM-DD
version: X.Y.Z
tags:
  - level: [beginner|intermediate|advanced|expert]
  - component: [event-bus|llm|input|rendering|plugins|config]
  - status: [stable|beta|deprecated]
related:
  - ../architecture/event-system.md
  - #component-name
---
```

## Document Template

### Standard Frontmatter

```markdown
---
title: Document Title
description: One-line description
category: [architecture|systems|plugins|api|guides]
status: [draft|review|stable|deprecated]
last_updated: YYYY-MM-DD
version: X.Y.Z
tags:
  - level: [beginner|intermediate|advanced|expert]
  - component: [event-bus|llm|input|rendering|plugins|config]
  - status: [stable|beta|deprecated]
related:
  - ../architecture/system-architecture.md
---

# Title

## Overview
Brief description of what this document covers (2-3 sentences).

## Purpose
Why this document exists and who should read it.

## Scope
What is and isn't covered.

## Prerequisites
Knowledge or requirements needed to understand this document.

## Table of Contents
- [Section 1](#section-1)
- [Section 2](#section-2)

## Section 1
Content with code examples, diagrams, and explanations.

## Section 2
Content with code examples, diagrams, and explanations.

## Examples
Real-world usage examples.

## Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions.

## Related Documents
- [Related Doc 1](path/to/doc.md)
- [Related Doc 2](path/to/doc.md)

## References
- Source files with line numbers
- Related specifications
- External resources
```

## Implementation Phases

### Phase 1: Critical Core Systems (Priority 1)

**Target**: Complete documentation for essential system components

**Documents**:
1. **Input Handling System** (~500 lines)
   - Input Handler Facade architecture
   - Key Parser component
   - Buffer Manager
   - Command Mode Handler
   - Paste Detection
   - Source files: `core/io/input/`

2. **Terminal Rendering System** (~600 lines)
   - TerminalRenderer component
   - Message Renderer
   - Status Renderer
   - Layout Manager
   - Visual Effects
   - Source files: `core/io/`, `core/ui/`

3. **LLM Service Architecture** (~700 lines)
   - LLMService orchestration
   - APICommunicationService
   - ToolExecutor
   - ConversationManager
   - ProfileManager
   - AgentManager
   - Source files: `core/llm/`

4. **Plugin System Architecture** (~600 lines)
   - PluginDiscovery
   - PluginFactory
   - PluginRegistry
   - PluginStatusCollector
   - Plugin lifecycle
   - Source files: `core/plugins/`, `plugins/`

5. **Event System Architecture** (~500 lines)
   - EventBus (coordinator)
   - HookRegistry (organization)
   - HookExecutor (execution)
   - EventProcessor (phases)
   - Three-phase processing model
   - Source files: `core/events/`

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- ✅ Complete code path analysis
- ✅ Architecture diagrams (Mermaid)
- ✅ Code examples for each component
- ✅ Cross-references to related docs
- ✅ Troubleshooting sections
- ✅ Status: stable

### Phase 2: API References (Priority 2)

**Target**: Comprehensive API documentation for all major interfaces

**Documents**:
1. **Event Bus API Reference** (~400 lines)
   - All EventBus methods with signatures
   - Event types and payloads
   - Hook registration API
   - Error handling
   - Source: `core/events/bus.py`

2. **Plugin API Reference** (~350 lines)
   - Plugin lifecycle methods
   - Dependency injection
   - Required interfaces
   - Best practices
   - Source: `core/plugins/base.py`

3. **Configuration API Reference** (~300 lines)
   - ConfigManager methods
   - Dot notation access
   - Validation rules
   - Source: `core/config/manager.py`

4. **Command API Reference** (~400 lines)
   - SlashCommand data model
   - CommandDefinition structure
   - CommandResult format
   - Subcommand handling
   - Source: `core/commands/`

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- ✅ Complete method signatures
- ✅ Parameter and return type documentation
- ✅ Usage examples for each method
- ✅ Error conditions documented
- ✅ Source file references with line numbers
- ✅ Status: stable

### Phase 3: Specialized Systems (Priority 3)

**Target**: Documentation for specialized subsystems

**Documents**:
1. **Modal System** (~500 lines, update existing)
   - Modal types (overlay, status, live)
   - Modal lifecycle
   - ModalController
   - ModalRenderer
   - ModalActionHandler
   - Source: `core/ui/modal_*.py`

2. **Tool Execution System** (~500 lines)
   - ToolExecutor architecture
   - Native tool calling
   - MCP tool execution
   - Permission system
   - Approval gates
   - Source: `core/llm/tool_executor.py`

3. **MCP Integration** (~400 lines)
   - MCPIntegration component
   - MCP server management
   - Tool discovery
   - Resource access
   - Source: `core/llm/mcp_integration.py`

4. **Fullscreen Plugins** (~450 lines)
   - FullScreenPlugin base class
   - FullScreenManager
   - FullScreenSession
   - Command integration
   - Source: `core/fullscreen/`

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- ✅ Complete system architecture
- ✅ Integration points documented
- ✅ Workflow diagrams
- ✅ Code examples
- ✅ Status: stable

### Phase 4: Guides and Examples (Priority 4)

**Target**: Best practices and working examples

**Documents**:
1. **Plugin Examples** (~800 lines total)
   - Echo Plugin (complete)
   - Input Enhancement Plugin
   - Status Bar Plugin
   - Command Plugin with subcommands
   - Hook-heavy Plugin
   - Source: `plugins/` examples

2. **Performance Optimization Guide** (~400 lines)
   - Render optimization techniques
   - Async patterns
   - Memory management
   - Caching strategies
   - Profiling tools
   - Source: System-wide best practices

3. **Security Best Practices** (~350 lines)
   - Input validation
   - Permission management
   - API key handling
   - Plugin security
   - Common vulnerabilities
   - Source: Security patterns

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- ✅ Practical, actionable advice
- ✅ Code examples for each pattern
- ✅ Performance metrics where applicable
- ✅ Security checklist
- ✅ Status: stable

### Phase 5: Specifications and Cleanup (Priority 5)

**Target**: Formal specifications and organization

**Documents**:
1. **Event Specification** (~300 lines)
   - Formal event type definitions
   - Payload schemas
   - Contract definitions
   - Extension points
   - Source: `core/events/models.py`

2. **Plugin Lifecycle Specification** (~250 lines)
   - Lifecycle state diagram
   - State transition rules
   - Error handling states
   - Shutdown guarantees
   - Source: Plugin system contracts

3. **Commands Reference** (~300 lines)
   - Complete command list
   - Command descriptions
   - Usage examples
   - Aliases and categories
   - Source: `core/commands/system_commands.py`, `plugins/`

4. **Directory Organization**
   - Populate `docs/reference/apis/`
   - Populate `docs/reference/specifications/`
   - Organize `docs/reference/glossary/`
   - Create index files
   - Ensure cross-linking

**Acceptance Criteria**:
- ✅ Formal specification format
- ✅ Version compatibility notes
- ✅ Migration guides for breaking changes
- ✅ Complete command catalog
- ✅ Status: stable

## Quality Standards

### Content Requirements

**Completeness**:
- ✅ All major components documented
- ✅ All public APIs documented
- ✅ All configuration options documented
- ✅ All event types documented

**Accuracy**:
- ✅ Code examples must be executable
- ✅ API signatures must match source code
- ✅ File references must be accurate
- ✅ Line numbers must be verified

**Clarity**:
- ✅ Clear, concise language
- ✅ Appropriate technical depth
- ✅ Consistent terminology
- ✅ Avoid jargon where possible

### Structure Requirements

**Organization**:
- ✅ Logical flow from concepts to details
- ✅ Table of contents for documents >200 lines
- ✅ Code blocks with syntax highlighting
- ✅ Diagrams for complex systems

**Navigation**:
- ✅ Cross-references to related documents
- ✅ Links to source code
- ✅ Links to API references
- ✅ Related documents section

### Technical Requirements

**Diagrams**:
- ✅ Mermaid diagrams for architecture
- ✅ Sequence diagrams for flows
- ✅ State diagrams for lifecycles
- ✅ UML where appropriate

**Code Examples**:
- ✅ Python code blocks with syntax highlighting
- ✅ Copy-paste ready examples
- ✅ Inline comments for complex logic
- ✅ Error handling shown

## Version Control

### Document Versioning

**Semantic Versioning**: `major.minor.patch`
- `major`: Breaking changes, complete rewrites
- `minor`: New features, significant updates
- `patch`: Bug fixes, minor corrections

### Change Management

**Changelog**:
- Track all changes in each document
- Categorize changes (added, changed, removed, fixed)
- Reference related issues/PRs

**Deprecation**:
- Mark deprecated sections clearly
- Provide migration guides
- Remove in next major version

### Review Process

**Status Workflow**:
- `draft` → `review` → `stable` → `deprecated`
- `draft`: Initial creation
- `review`: Ready for technical review
- `stable`: Production ready
- `deprecated`: Marked for removal

## Deliverables

### Phase 1 Deliverables (Critical)

**Documents Created** (5):
1. `docs/reference/core-systems/input-handling.md`
2. `docs/reference/core-systems/terminal-rendering.md`
3. `docs/reference/llm-integration/llm-service.md`
4. `docs/reference/core-systems/plugin-system.md`
5. `docs/reference/architecture/event-system.md`

**Updated Documents** (1):
- `docs/reference/event-types-reference.md` (integrate with event-system.md)

### Phase 2 Deliverables (API References)

**Documents Created** (4):
1. `docs/reference/apis/event-bus-api.md`
2. `docs/reference/apis/plugin-api.md`
3. `docs/reference/apis/config-api.md`
4. `docs/reference/apis/command-api.md`

### Phase 3 Deliverables (Specialized Systems)

**Documents Created/Updated** (4):
1. `docs/reference/core-systems/modal-system.md` (update)
2. `docs/reference/llm-integration/tool-execution.md`
3. `docs/reference/llm-integration/mcp-integration.md`
4. `docs/reference/plugin-development/fullscreen-plugins.md`

### Phase 4 Deliverables (Guides)

**Documents Created** (4):
1. `docs/reference/plugin-development/examples/` (directory)
   - `echo-plugin.md`
   - `input-enhancement-plugin.md`
   - `status-bar-plugin.md`
   - `command-plugin.md`
   - `hook-heavy-plugin.md`
2. `docs/reference/guides/performance.md`
3. `docs/reference/guides/security.md`

### Phase 5 Deliverables (Finalization)

**Documents Created** (4):
1. `docs/reference/specifications/event-spec.md`
2. `docs/reference/specifications/plugin-lifecycle-spec.md`
3. `docs/reference/reference/commands-reference.md`

**Directory Organization**:
- `docs/reference/apis/README.md` (API index)
- `docs/reference/specifications/README.md` (Specs index)
- `docs/reference/README.md` (Main index)

## Success Metrics

### Coverage Metrics

- ✅ 90%+ of core components documented
- ✅ 95%+ of public APIs documented
- ✅ 100% of configuration options documented
- ✅ 100% of event types documented

### Quality Metrics

- ✅ 100% of code examples executable
- ✅ 0% of broken links
- ✅ All documents use standard template
- ✅ All documents have metadata

### Usability Metrics

- ✅ Average document length: 400-700 lines
- ✅ Cross-reference density: 5+ links per document
- ✅ Code example ratio: 30%+ for technical docs
- ✅ Diagram inclusion: 1+ per system document

## Timeline Estimates

### Per Document
- Analysis & Research: 30-45 minutes
- Draft Creation: 60-90 minutes
- Code Examples: 30-45 minutes
- Diagrams: 20-30 minutes
- Review & Edit: 30-45 minutes
- **Total per document**: 2.5-4 hours

### Per Phase
- **Phase 1** (5 docs): 12.5-20 hours
- **Phase 2** (4 docs): 10-16 hours
- **Phase 3** (4 docs): 10-16 hours
- **Phase 4** (4 docs): 10-16 hours
- **Phase 5** (4 docs): 10-16 hours
- **Total**: 52.5-84 hours

### Recommended Schedule
- **Week 1**: Phase 1 (Critical)
- **Week 2**: Phase 2 (API References)
- **Week 3**: Phase 3 (Specialized Systems)
- **Week 4**: Phase 4 (Guides) + Phase 5 (Finalization)

## Agent Assignments

### Phase 1 Agent Assignments

**Agent 1**: Input Handling System
- Document: `docs/reference/core-systems/input-handling.md`
- Spec: Reference this specification
- Assignment: Complete Phase 1.1

**Agent 2**: Terminal Rendering System
- Document: `docs/reference/core-systems/terminal-rendering.md`
- Spec: Reference this specification
- Assignment: Complete Phase 1.2

**Agent 3**: LLM Service Architecture
- Document: `docs/reference/llm-integration/llm-service.md`
- Spec: Reference this specification
- Assignment: Complete Phase 1.3

**Agent 4**: Plugin System Architecture
- Document: `docs/reference/core-systems/plugin-system.md`
- Spec: Reference this specification
- Assignment: Complete Phase 1.4

**Agent 5**: Event System Architecture
- Document: `docs/reference/architecture/event-system.md`
- Spec: Reference this specification
- Assignment: Complete Phase 1.5

## Coordination Notes

### Cross-Agent Dependencies

**Phase 1 Dependencies**:
- Event System Architecture must be completed before:
  - Input Handling System (uses events)
  - Terminal Rendering System (uses events)
  - LLM Service (uses events)
  - Plugin System (uses events)

**Recommended Order**:
1. Event System Architecture (foundation)
2. Plugin System Architecture (uses events)
3. Input Handling System (uses both)
4. Terminal Rendering System (uses both)
5. LLM Service Architecture (uses all)

### Shared Resources

**Reference Documents** (all agents should read):
- `docs/reference/architecture-overview.md`
- `docs/reference/hook-system-sdk.md`
- `docs/reference/event-types-reference.md`
- `docs/reference/plugin-development-tutorial.md`

**Source Files** (all agents should reference):
- `core/events/` - For Event System agent
- `core/plugins/` - For Plugin System agent
- `core/io/input/` - For Input Handling agent
- `core/io/`, `core/ui/` - For Terminal Rendering agent
- `core/llm/` - For LLM Service agent

## Acceptance Review Checklist

### Before Submitting (Each Agent)

**Content Completeness**:
- [ ] All major components covered
- [ ] All code paths explained
- [ ] Architecture diagrams included
- [ ] Code examples provided
- [ ] Troubleshooting section included

**Technical Accuracy**:
- [ ] Code examples tested (conceptually)
- [ ] API signatures verified against source
- [ ] File references include line numbers
- [ ] Event types match enum definitions
- [ ] Configuration paths verified

**Documentation Standards**:
- [ ] Standard frontmatter used
- [ ] Metadata tags populated
- [ ] Table of contents included
- [ ] Cross-references added
- [ ] Related documents section included

**Quality Review**:
- [ ] Spelling and grammar checked
- [ ] Consistent terminology used
- [ ] Appropriate technical level maintained
- [ ] No broken links
- [ ] Status set to "review"

## Post-Completion Tasks

### Website Integration

**After All Phases Complete**:
1. Generate website navigation structure
2. Create document index pages
3. Implement search metadata
4. Generate cross-reference index
5. Create quick-start landing page

### Maintenance

**Ongoing Tasks**:
1. Update documentation with code changes
2. Review and update quarterly
3. Incorporate user feedback
4. Maintain changelog
5. Track deprecation schedules

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**Specification Version**: 1.0.0  
**Last Updated**: 2025-01-15  
**Status**: Active - Ready for Agent Assignment
