Migrate Docs

Step 2: Determine Target Location — PAUSE FOR APPROVAL

1. If --target was provided, use that path as the starting proposal.
2. Otherwise:
   • Read the existing structure under docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/ using Glob.
   • Examine the closest section's index.md to understand existing organization.
   • Propose the best section and filename for the new page.
3. Check whether similar or overlapping content already exists in the new site (search for key terms with Grep). If overlap is found, propose merging.
4. Use AskUserQuestion to present:
   • The proposed target path (e.g., observations/timing-requirements.md)
   • A brief summary of the content being migrated
   • Any restructuring needed (new subfolder, index page updates)
   • Whether any overlapping content was found

Do NOT proceed until the user approves the target location.

Step 3: Convert Content to Markdown

Convert the legacy HTML content to clean, MkDocs-compatible markdown following these rules:

Formatting

• Preserve tables, code blocks, lists, and all meaningful formatting.
• Use MkDocs Material admonitions where appropriate:
  • !!! note for informational callouts
  • !!! warning for important caveats
  • !!! tip for helpful suggestions
  • !!! danger for critical warnings
• Do NOT add emojis.
• Use ATX-style headers (#, ##, ###).

Link Conversion Rules

For every link in the content, apply these rules in order:

1. Already-migrated pages: Check the "Completed Migrations" section in CLAUDE.md and scan existing files under docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/. If the link target has been migrated, convert to a relative link to the local .md file.
2. MPEC pages (minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/...): Keep as absolute URL. Never migrate these.
3. Service/API endpoints (submission forms, search tools, dynamic pages): Keep as absolute URL. Never migrate these.
4. Auto-generated data lists (e.g., MPNames.html, NumberedMPs.html): Keep as absolute URL. Never migrate these.
5. Not-yet-migrated documentation pages: Keep as absolute legacy URL for now. Add a comment <!-- TODO: update link when migrated --> after the link.
6. External links (non-MPC sites): Keep as-is.

Step 4: Create the New Markdown File

1. Write the converted markdown to docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/<section>/<filename>.md.
2. If the target section folder does not exist:
   • Create the section folder.
   • Create an index.md for the section with:
     • A top-level heading matching the section name
     • A brief description
     • A <div class="contents-grid"></div> followed by a link list (initially containing just the new page)
3. If the section folder exists but has no index.md, create one following the same pattern.

Step 5: Update the Parent Index Page

1. Read the section's index.md.
2. Add the new page to the appropriate link list:
   • If there is an existing section heading where the page fits, add a link there.
   • If a new section heading is needed, create one.
3. Follow the contents-grid pattern:
   • Button-style links (locally-hosted pages) go in a list immediately after a <div class="contents-grid"></div> div.
   • Text links (external/service pages) go in a plain list without the grid div.
4. Use the format: - [Page title](filename.md)

Example of the contents-grid pattern:

## Section Name

<div class="contents-grid"></div>

- [Local page title](local-page.md)
- [Another local page](another-page.md)

- [External service link](https://minorplanetcenter.net/some/service)

Step 6: Update Cross-References Across the Site

1. Search all .md files under docs-public/docs/ for links pointing to the legacy URL or close variants (with/without trailing slash, with/without www., HTTP vs HTTPS).
2. For each match found:
   • Replace the legacy URL with a relative path to the new local page.
   • If the link was a plain text link and is now pointing to a local page inside a contents-grid list, it is already correct.
   • If unclear whether a text link should become a button link, ask the user.
3. Key files to check:
   • docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/index.md
   • docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/observations.md
   • docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/orbits.md
   • docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/astrometry.md
   • docs-public/docs/mpc-ops-docs/observatory-and-program-codes.md
   • All section index.md files under mpc-ops-docs/

Step 7: Update CLAUDE.md Migration Notes

1. Open CLAUDE.md at the repository root.
2. Find the ### Completed Migrations section.
3. Add an entry for the newly migrated page under the appropriate section heading.
4. Follow the existing format:

   - `section/filename.md` - From `/legacy/path`
   

5. If migrating into a new section that doesn't have a heading yet, create one following the pattern:

   **section-name/** (migrated from `source-page.md`):
   
   - `section-name/filename.md` - Description - From `/legacy/path`
   

Step 8: Verify

1. Run the MkDocs build with strict mode to check for broken links or errors:

   cd docs-public && mkdocs build --strict 2>&1 | head -50
   

2. Report to the user:
   • What file was created (full path)
   • What files were updated (index pages, cross-references, CLAUDE.md)
   • Any build warnings or errors
   • Any remaining manual steps (e.g., links left as legacy URLs with TODO comments)
   • Any pages linked from the migrated content that should be migrated next

Step 9: Update Migration Tracker

1. Read MIGRATION_TRACKER.md at the repository root.
2. Find or add the row for the legacy page that was just migrated in the appropriate category table.
3. Set:
   • Migration: migrated
   • New Location: the relative path of the new file(s) created (e.g., observations/obs-format.md)
   • Legacy Banner: redirect-needed
   • Notes: update with any relevant context (e.g., "Consolidated with X")
4. Recalculate the summary counts at the top of the file:
   • Recount each status across all detailed tables
   • Update both the Summary table and the By Category table
   • Update the Last updated date to today
5. Write the updated MIGRATION_TRACKER.md.
6. Report to the user that the tracker has been updated and that a redirect banner is needed on the legacy page.

Key Rules Reference

These rules govern all MPC documentation migrations: