Monorepo for Aesthetic.Computer aesthetic.computer

Documentation Update Summary#

Date: October 6, 2025
Task: Document /at directory and update Dockerfile


Changes Made#

1. ✅ Main README Update (/README.md)#

Added comprehensive section documenting the /at directory:

  • Location: After KidLisp section
  • Content:
    • Overview of ATProto experiments
    • List of all 6 tools with descriptions
    • Quick start commands
    • Current state of @aesthetic.computer
    • Links to future PDS roadmap

Preview:

### ATProto Experiments (`/at`)

The `/at` directory contains experimental tools for exploring 
ATProto (Authenticated Transfer Protocol) and Bluesky integration.

**Tools available:**
- 🔍 query-profile.mjs - Query profile info
- 📝 query-posts.mjs - Fetch posts
- 📤 post-to-bluesky.mjs - Post to @aesthetic.computer
- 📋 explore-lexicons.mjs - Browse lexicons
- 🔐 resolve-did.mjs - Resolve DIDs
- 🧪 test-all.mjs - Test suite

2. ✅ Dockerfile Update (.devcontainer/Dockerfile)#

Added ATProto dependencies to ensure they're available after container rebuilds:

Location: After Node toolchain setup, before SBCL/Quicklisp

Added:

# --- ATProto dependencies for /at directory ------------------------------------
# Note: These will be available globally for ATProto experiments
# See /at directory for ATProto/Bluesky exploration tools
RUN export PATH="/home/me/.fnm:${PATH}" && \
    eval "$(/home/me/.fnm/fnm env --use-on-cd)" && \
    npm i -g @atproto/api@^0.17.0 @atproto/xrpc@^0.6.5 @atproto/lexicon@^0.4.2 @atproto/identity@^0.4.3 @atproto/syntax@^0.3.1 dotenv@^16.4.5

Packages installed globally:

  • @atproto/api - Main SDK
  • @atproto/xrpc - XRPC client
  • @atproto/lexicon - Schema tools
  • @atproto/identity - DID resolution
  • @atproto/syntax - Syntax utilities
  • dotenv - Environment config

3. ✅ Created MANIFEST.md (/at/MANIFEST.md)#

Comprehensive 500+ line documentation including:

Sections:

  1. Directory Structure - Full file tree
  2. Dependencies - All NPM packages with versions
  3. Tool Documentation - Detailed docs for all 6 tools
    • Purpose, usage, examples
    • API endpoints used
    • Authentication requirements
    • Output descriptions
  4. Current State - @aesthetic.computer profile info
  5. Environment Setup - How to configure .env
  6. Integration Paths - Code examples for AC integration
  7. Development Workflow - Testing and updating
  8. Docker Integration - Dockerfile changes explained
  9. Future Enhancements - Planned tools and features
  10. Changelog - Version history

Files Updated#

File Change Lines Added
/README.md Added /at section ~35
/.devcontainer/Dockerfile Added ATProto deps ~6
/at/MANIFEST.md Created manifest ~500

Total: 3 files modified, ~541 lines added


Verification#

Directory Contents#

/workspaces/aesthetic-computer/at/
├── README.md              (4.5K) - Full documentation
├── QUICKSTART.md         (4.0K) - Quick start guide  
├── MANIFEST.md          (12K) - Complete manifest ✨ NEW
├── package.json          (894B) - Dependencies
├── package-lock.json    (9.5K) - Locked versions
├── .env.example          (413B) - Config template
├── .gitignore           (134B) - Git ignore
├── node_modules/         (512B) - Installed deps
├── query-profile.mjs    (4.4K) - Profile query tool
├── query-posts.mjs      (4.2K) - Posts query tool
├── post-to-bluesky.mjs  (3.7K) - Posting tool
├── explore-lexicons.mjs (7.3K) - Lexicon explorer
├── resolve-did.mjs      (5.0K) - DID resolver
└── test-all.mjs         (2.6K) - Test suite

Tools Tested ✅#

  • query-profile.mjs aesthetic.computer - Working
  • test-all.mjs - All tests pass
  • resolve-did.mjs aesthetic.computer - Working

Benefits#

For Current Development#

  1. Quick Reference - All tools documented in one place
  2. Container Rebuilds - Dependencies auto-installed
  3. Onboarding - New devs can understand /at immediately
  4. Integration Guide - Code examples ready to use

For Future Maintenance#

  1. Version Tracking - All dependency versions documented
  2. Change History - Changelog tracks evolution
  3. API Documentation - Endpoints and auth clearly documented
  4. Planned Features - Roadmap for enhancements

Next Steps#

Immediate (No Changes Needed)#

  • ✅ Documentation complete
  • ✅ Dockerfile ready for rebuild
  • ✅ Tools tested and working
  • ✅ Integration path documented

When Ready to Integrate#

  1. Get app password from Bluesky
  2. Create /at/.env from .env.example
  3. Test posting: node post-to-bluesky.mjs "Test post"
  4. Add "Share to Bluesky" button in AC
  5. Implement sharePaintingToBluesky() function

Future Container Rebuild#

# Dependencies will auto-install from Dockerfile
docker build -t aesthetic-computer .

Documentation Quality#

Coverage#

  • README.md - High-level overview with links
  • QUICKSTART.md - Getting started guide
  • MANIFEST.md - Complete technical reference
  • Tool files - Inline JSDoc comments
  • Dockerfile - Inline comments

Accessibility#

  • 📝 Multiple entry points (README, QUICKSTART, MANIFEST)
  • 🔍 Searchable keywords throughout
  • 📊 Tables and code examples
  • 🎯 Clear structure and navigation
  • 💡 Usage examples for every tool

Maintenance#

  • 📅 Dated and versioned
  • 👤 Maintainer identified
  • 📋 Changelog included
  • 🔄 Update instructions provided

Summary#

Successfully documented the /at directory with:

  1. Main README - Added visible section for discoverability
  2. Dockerfile - Ensured dependencies persist across rebuilds
  3. MANIFEST - Created comprehensive technical reference

All documentation is:

  • ✅ Complete and accurate
  • ✅ Well-structured and navigable
  • ✅ Ready for team use
  • ✅ Future-proof with versioning

The /at directory is now fully documented and ready for integration!


Completed by: GitHub Copilot
Verified: October 6, 2025