## Cleanup Notes ~ May 4, 2026

This repository currently mixes multiple partially finished workstreams. The
goal is to recover to a clean, reviewable git state with focused commits so
normal development can continue.

## Scope and constraints

- `TODO.md` is long-horizon context and is out of scope for this cleanup pass.
- `redMCP/` is actively used on this machine; do not delete files in that tree
  and do not stop running `redMCP` processes during cleanup.
- `redMCP/startProd.sh` is a local convenience script and is intentionally not a
  project artifact for this cleanup. Ignore it.
- Use `plugins/redmine_contacts_helpdesk/LOCAL_CHANGELOG.md` as a primary anchor
  for reconstructing intent and grouping related changes.

## Recovered change groups

The current dirty tree appears to contain these distinct units:

1. Helpdesk issue API `include=helpdesk` patch and docs/manifest.
2. Post-import automation and validator/worker hardening.
3. Semantic index service, deployment assets, tests, and runbooks.
4. redMCP feature expansion (HTTP handler/server, client/dispatcher updates,
   tests, docs).
5. Skill metadata/docs under `skills/redmine-communicator/`.

## Working checklist

- [x] Inventory all modified and untracked files.
- [x] Identify likely project groupings for clean commits.
- [x] Confirm `LOCAL_CHANGELOG.md` aligns with Helpdesk API patch files.
- [ ] Stage and commit Helpdesk API patch as a focused unit.
- [ ] Stage and commit post-import automation as a focused unit.
- [ ] Stage and commit semantic index files as a focused unit.
- [ ] Stage and commit redMCP feature updates as a focused unit.
- [ ] Stage and commit redmine-communicator skill files (optional split).
- [ ] Run targeted syntax/tests for each committed unit.
- [ ] Confirm final worktree state and note any intentionally uncommitted files.

## Notes to keep in mind

- Do not commit secrets (`.env`, tokens, credentials).
- `semantic_index/search.sh.md` looks like conversational scratch text; treat as
  optional/non-essential unless deliberately kept.
- If a file belongs to multiple units, prefer smallest safe unit first and
  document rationale in commit messages.