# CODEX_MASTER_TASK.md

## Mission

Move The Little Green Cart website from concept/planning into a robust local review build, then prepare it for later CMS integration and deployment.

## Phase 1: Audit

1. Inspect the folder structure.
2. Review:
   - `README_START_HERE.md`
   - `AGENTS.md`
   - `docs/WEBSITE_SPECIFICATION.md`
   - `docs/PROGRAMMERS_MANUAL.md`
   - `docs/ASSET_MANIFEST.md`
3. Inspect existing archive ZIPs in `handoff/source_archives`.
4. Identify any useful existing code, but do not blindly merge low-quality or off-brief prototypes.

## Phase 2: Static review site

Create or improve the local static website in `website/`.

Required pages/sections:

- Home
- Plants
- Willow the Golden Gardener
- Growing Guides
- Growing Pains / Help
- Community / Supporters
- About
- Contact

The first deliverable should be a beautiful, faithful local review build.

## Phase 3: Content and assets

1. Use the JSON content file as the initial content source.
2. Keep content editable.
3. Replace low-resolution concept images with better assets where available.
4. Add image alt text.
5. Document missing assets.

## Phase 4: CMS architecture proposal

Only after the static review build is approved:

1. Propose CMS architecture.
2. Map each content type:
   - plants
   - promotions
   - guides
   - supporters
   - gallery/archive
   - downloads
   - events
3. Create a migration plan.

## Phase 5: Deployment

Prepare deployable output and instructions for:

- local Mac preview
- basic shared hosting
- future CMS hosting

## Required deliverables from Codex

- working local site
- commented source code
- programmer documentation updated
- user guide updated
- asset manifest updated
- known issues list
- deployment instructions
