Mini-CoderBrain - Complete Documentation Index

Version: 2.1.0 Status: Complete Last Updated: October 2025

📚 Documentation Overview

Total Documentation: 8 major documents, ~4,500+ lines Coverage: Features, migration, user guides, reference, FAQ Audience: End users, developers, contributors Status: Production-ready

🚀 Getting Started (Read These First)

1. README.md

What: Project overview and quick start Length: ~500 lines (updated for v2.1) Read Time: 10 minutes

Contains:

• What is Mini-CoderBrain?
• v2.1 features overview
• Quick start (2 minutes)
• Performance metrics
• Core features list

Start Here: First-time users

2. MIGRATION-V2.1.md

What: Complete upgrade guide from v2.0 to v2.1 Length: ~600 lines Read Time: 15 minutes

Contains:

• TL;DR quick migration (5 minutes)
• Step-by-step upgrade instructions
• Impact comparison (v2.0 vs v2.1)
• All 4 profiles explained
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Rollback instructions

Start Here: Existing v2.0 users upgrading

🎓 User Guides (Deep Dives)

3. USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md

What: Comprehensive behavior profiles guide Length: ~590 lines Read Time: 20 minutes

Contains:

• What are behavior profiles?
• All 4 profiles detailed (default, focus, research, implementation)
• Profile comparison matrix
• Decision guide (which profile when)
• Creating custom profiles
• Best practices
• FAQ (8 questions)
• Pro tips

Start Here: Want to customize AI behavior

4. USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md

What: Behavioral patterns library reference Length: ~410 lines Read Time: 15 minutes

Contains:

• What are behavioral patterns?
• All 5 patterns explained
• How patterns work (load-once principle)
• When to read patterns
• Patterns vs Profiles
• Zero token cost explanation
• FAQ (8 questions)
• Pro tips

Start Here: Curious about how Mini-CoderBrain thinks

5. USER-GUIDE-METRICS.md

What: Smart metrics system guide Length: ~390 lines Read Time: 15 minutes

Contains:

• What metrics are tracked
• Using /metrics command (all variations)
• Understanding metrics data
• Privacy & data storage
• Optimization scenarios
• Troubleshooting
• FAQ (8 questions)
• Pro tips

Start Here: Want data-driven workflow optimization

📖 Reference Documents

6. V2.1-FAQ.md

What: Frequently asked questions Length: ~430 lines Read Time: 10 minutes (scan sections)

Contains:

• 21 common questions
• Organized by topic:
  • General (4 questions)
  • Behavior Profiles (5 questions)
  • Patterns Library (4 questions)
  • Metrics System (4 questions)
  • Troubleshooting (4 questions)
• Links to detailed guides
• Documentation index

Start Here: Quick answers to specific questions

7. QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md

What: One-page cheat sheet Length: ~280 lines Read Time: 5 minutes

Contains:

• Profile comparison table
• Patterns summary table
• Metrics commands
• Quick start steps
• Decision matrix
• Key files & locations
• Command reference
• Quick troubleshooting

Start Here: Need quick reference (print this!)

8. V2.1-RELEASE-NOTES.md

What: Complete release documentation Length: ~550 lines Read Time: 20 minutes

Contains:

• Release summary
• All v2.1 features detailed
• Token efficiency analysis
• How to use (all features)
• Migration guide excerpt
• Known limitations
• Performance metrics
• Success criteria
• Changelog
• Future roadmap

Start Here: Want complete v2.1 overview

📊 Documentation Statistics

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🎯 Reading Paths (Recommended)

Path 1: Quick Start (25 minutes)

Perfect for: New users wanting to get started fast

1. README.md (10 mins)
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2. QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md (5 mins)
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3. V2.1-FAQ.md (10 mins - scan relevant sections)
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4. Start using Mini-CoderBrain!

Path 2: Comprehensive Onboarding (2 hours)

Perfect for: Users wanting complete understanding

1. README.md (10 mins)
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2. MIGRATION-V2.1.md (15 mins - even if not upgrading)
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3. USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md (20 mins)
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4. USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md (15 mins)
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5. USER-GUIDE-METRICS.md (15 mins)
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6. QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md (5 mins)
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7. V2.1-FAQ.md (10 mins)
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8. V2.1-RELEASE-NOTES.md (20 mins)
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9. Expert level achieved!

Path 3: v2.0 Upgrader (40 minutes)

Perfect for: Existing users upgrading from v2.0

1. MIGRATION-V2.1.md (15 mins)
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2. V2.1-FAQ.md (10 mins - focus on migration questions)
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3. USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md (15 mins)
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4. Upgrade complete, continue as needed

Path 4: Feature-Specific (30 minutes)

Perfect for: Users interested in specific v2.1 features

For Profiles:

USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md (20 mins)
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V2.1-FAQ.md - Profiles section (5 mins)
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QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md - Profile matrix (5 mins)

For Metrics:

USER-GUIDE-METRICS.md (15 mins)
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V2.1-FAQ.md - Metrics section (5 mins)
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Try: /metrics command

For Patterns:

USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md (15 mins)
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.claude/patterns/README.md (5 mins)
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Browse actual pattern files

🔍 Finding What You Need

By Question Type

“How do I…?” → User Guides

• How do I switch profiles? → USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md
• How do I read metrics? → USER-GUIDE-METRICS.md
• How do I customize behavior? → USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md

“What is…?” → README, Release Notes

• What is v2.1? → README.md
• What are profiles? → USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md
• What are patterns? → USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md

“Why does…?” → FAQ, User Guides

• Why zero token cost? → USER-GUIDE-PATTERNS.md
• Why use profiles? → USER-GUIDE-PROFILES.md
• Why track metrics? → USER-GUIDE-METRICS.md

“Quick answer please!” → FAQ, Quick Reference

• All quick questions → V2.1-FAQ.md
• Cheat sheet → QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md

📱 Documentation by Device

💻 Desktop Reading

Best Experience: Full user guides with examples

• Read USER-GUIDE-* documents in full
• Open multiple tabs for cross-reference
• Try examples as you read

📱 Mobile/Tablet

Best Experience: FAQ and Quick Reference

• V2.1-FAQ.md for quick answers
• QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md for commands
• Bookmark for quick access

🖨️ Printed Reference

Best to Print: Quick Reference

• QUICK-REFERENCE-V2.1.md (fits on 2-3 pages)
• Keep at desk for instant lookup
• Profile comparison matrix at a glance

🎓 Documentation Quality

Coverage Metrics

Documentation Standards

✅ Clear Structure: Every doc has table of contents ✅ Examples Included: Real-world usage examples ✅ Cross-Referenced: Links between related docs ✅ Searchable: Clear headings and keywords ✅ Scannable: Tables, lists, short paragraphs ✅ Actionable: Step-by-step instructions ✅ FAQ Included: Common questions answered ✅ Tips & Tricks: Pro tips in each guide

🔄 Maintenance & Updates

Documentation Versioning

Current: v2.1.0 (October 2025) Status: Complete and production-ready Next Update: v2.2 (estimated 2-3 months)

Update Schedule

Major Updates: With each version release Minor Updates: Bug fixes, clarifications (as needed) Community Contributions: Welcome anytime!

Contributing to Docs

Found an issue? Want to improve docs?

1. Open issue: GitHub Issues
2. Submit PR with documentation improvements
3. Follow existing documentation style
4. Include examples for new features

📊 Documentation Changelog

v2.1.0 (October 2025) - Initial Release

Added:

• ✅ Complete v2.1 documentation suite (8 docs)
• ✅ Migration guide from v2.0
• ✅ 3 comprehensive user guides
• ✅ FAQ with 21 questions
• ✅ Quick reference cheat sheet
• ✅ Release notes

Updated:

• ✅ README.md for v2.1 features
• ✅ Version badges and status

Total: ~3,750 lines of new documentation

🎯 Next Steps

After Reading Documentation

1. Test v2.1 Features:
   • Try different profiles
   • Run /metrics commands
   • Create custom profile
2. Share Feedback:
   • What worked well?
   • What was confusing?
   • What’s missing?
3. Contribute:
   • Improve documentation
   • Share your custom profiles
   • Report issues

📞 Documentation Feedback

Found an Issue?

• Typo/Error: Open PR with fix
• Unclear Section: Open issue with details
• Missing Info: Open issue describing what’s needed

Want to Help?

• Review docs: Fresh perspective valuable
• Add examples: Real-world usage examples welcome
• Translate: Multi-language support appreciated

🏆 Documentation Quality Checklist

Self-assessment of v2.1 documentation:

• All features documented
• Migration guide complete
• User guides comprehensive
• FAQ addresses common questions
• Quick reference available
• Examples included
• Cross-references working
• Troubleshooting covered
• Pro tips included
• Clear structure
• Searchable content
• Multiple reading paths
• Audience-specific guidance

Status: ✅ Production-ready documentation suite

📚 Related Resources

Internal Documentation

• Technical documentation: .claude/patterns/README.md
• Profiles documentation: .claude/profiles/README.md
• Metrics documentation: .claude/metrics/README.md
• Development docs: docs/v2-planning/

External Resources

• GitHub Repository
• GitHub Pages Site
• Issue Tracker
• v2.1 Development Branch

Complete v2.1 documentation suite ready for use! 📚

Total: 8 documents, ~3,750 lines, 100% feature coverage

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