# Project Setup Guide

**Purpose**: This directory contains documentation related to project setup, phase plans, system replication guides, and migration notes.

**Last Updated**: 2025-01-27

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## Contents

### System Replication

- **[COMPLETE-SYSTEM-REPLICATION-GUIDE.md](./COMPLETE-SYSTEM-REPLICATION-GUIDE.md)** - Comprehensive guide for replicating the PAIRS documentation and automation system in another project. Includes all structures, schemas, templates, rationale, and step-by-step instructions.

### Phase Plans and Updates

- **[PHASE-0-GITEA-UPDATES.md](./PHASE-0-GITEA-UPDATES.md)** - Documents updates made to Phase 0 files to reflect Gitea (self-hosted) instead of GitHub. Includes changes to `.cursorrules` and `docs/AGENT-GUIDELINES.md`.

- **[PHASE-1-PLAN.md](./PHASE-1-PLAN.md)** - Detailed plan for Phase 1: Phase Documentation System setup. Includes tasks breakdown, customizations for Tendril, and review checklist.

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## Purpose

This directory serves as a reference for:

1. **System Replication**: Complete guide for setting up the documentation and automation system in new projects
2. **Phase Plans**: Detailed plans for each phase of project setup
3. **Phase Updates**: Tracking changes and updates made during each phase of project setup
4. **Migration Notes**: Documenting platform-specific adaptations (e.g., Gitea vs GitHub)

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## Usage

### For System Replication

If you want to replicate this documentation system in another project:
1. Read `COMPLETE-SYSTEM-REPLICATION-GUIDE.md`
2. Follow the step-by-step replication guide
3. Customize for your project's needs

### For Phase Plans and Updates

When planning or updating phases:
1. Create phase plans in this directory (e.g., `PHASE-1-PLAN.md`)
2. Document changes in phase-specific update files (e.g., `PHASE-0-GITEA-UPDATES.md`)
3. Reference these files when reviewing phase work
4. Use as historical record of decisions made

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## Related Documentation

- **Agent Guidelines**: `docs/AGENT-GUIDELINES.md` - Guidelines for AI agents
- **Gitea Documentation**: `docs/GITEA/` - Gitea-specific documentation
- **Phase Documentation**: `tendril/phases/` - Phase blueprints and related docs

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**Location**: `kb/_guides/PROJECT-SETUP-GUIDE/`  
**Maintained by**: Tendril Project Maintainers