# SPEC-008: MVP Documentation

## Overview
Essential documentation for the MVP to enable users to understand, install, configure, and use the RabbitMQ MCP server effectively.

## Components

### Core Documentation (Constitution Mandated)
- **README.md**: Project overview, installation, quick start guide
  - **MUST include**: uvx usage examples
  - **MUST include**: Quick start guide (get running in 5 minutes)
- **docs/API.md**: Complete API documentation with schemas and examples
  - **MUST include**: TypeScript interfaces for all 3 MCP tools
  - **MUST include**: Internal operation documentation
- **docs/EXAMPLES.md**: Practical usage examples and common scenarios
  - **MUST include**: Debugging in dev environment examples
  - **MUST include**: Command-line usage examples (bash, PowerShell)
  - **MUST include**: MCP client configuration examples (Cursor, VS Code)
- **docs/ARCHITECTURE.md**: System architecture with diagrams (constitution requirement)
- **docs/CONTRIBUTING.md**: Contribution guidelines (constitution requirement)
- **docs/DEPLOYMENT.md**: Deployment guide (constitution requirement)

### API Documentation (OpenAPI-Driven)
- **Tool Schemas**: Complete input/output schemas for all 3 MCP tools (`search-ids`, `get-id`, `call-id`)
- **Operation Documentation**: Detailed documentation for internal operations (auto-generated from OpenAPI)
- **Parameter Descriptions**: Comprehensive parameter documentation (extracted from OpenAPI)
- **Error Codes**: Complete error code reference (from OpenAPI responses section)
- **OpenAPI Reference**: Document that all operations are derived from `.specify/memory/rabbitmq-http-api-openapi.yaml`
- **AMQP Operations**: Separately document AMQP protocol operations (not in OpenAPI)

### Usage Examples
- **CLI Examples**: Command-line usage examples for all operations
- **MCP Client Examples**: Examples for integrating with MCP clients
- **Common Scenarios**: Typical use cases and workflows
- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions

### Installation Guide
- **System Requirements**: Python version, dependencies, system requirements
- **Installation Methods**: pip, uvx, and development installation
- **Configuration**: Environment variables, configuration files
- **Quick Start**: Get up and running in 5 minutes

## Technical Requirements

### Documentation Format
- Markdown format for all documentation
- Consistent structure and formatting
- Code examples with syntax highlighting
- Cross-references and internal links

### Content Quality
- Clear, concise, and accurate information
- Step-by-step instructions with expected outcomes
- Complete code examples that work out of the box
- Regular updates to match code changes

### Accessibility
- Clear language and structure
- Comprehensive examples for different skill levels
- Troubleshooting sections for common issues
- Multiple installation and usage paths

### Maintenance
- Documentation versioned with code
- Automated documentation generation where possible
- Regular review and updates
- Community contribution guidelines

## Acceptance Criteria

### Content Requirements
- [ ] README.md provides clear project overview
- [ ] Installation guide works for all supported platforms
- [ ] API documentation is complete and accurate
- [ ] Examples are functional and tested
- [ ] Troubleshooting guide covers common issues

### Quality Requirements
- [ ] All code examples are tested and functional
- [ ] Documentation is clear and well-structured
- [ ] Cross-references and links work correctly
- [ ] Documentation matches current code version

### Usability Requirements
- [ ] New users can get started in under 10 minutes
- [ ] Examples cover common use cases
- [ ] Troubleshooting guide is comprehensive
- [ ] Documentation is searchable and navigable

### Maintenance Requirements
- [ ] Documentation is versioned with code
- [ ] Update process is documented
- [ ] Community contribution process is clear
- [ ] Documentation quality gates are defined

## Dependencies
- Markdown documentation tools
- Code example testing framework
- Documentation generation tools (optional)

## Implementation Notes
- **All Documentation in English**: Constitution requirement
- Use consistent Markdown formatting and structure
- Include working code examples in all documentation
- **Test All Examples**: Examples must be tested and functional (constitution requirement)
- **uvx Examples Mandatory**: README.md must show how to run CLI with uvx
- Set up automated documentation validation
- Create templates for consistent documentation structure
- Implement documentation review process
- **Documentation Must Be Current**: Kept up-to-date with code changes (constitution requirement)
- **LGPL License**: All documentation must reference LGPL v3.0 terms
- Set up documentation hosting and distribution