# Documentation Comparison Across Branches
## Executive Summary
This document provides a comprehensive comparison of all markdown documentation files across the three key branches involved in the MCP tool migration analysis.
**Branch Summary:**
- **Baseline** (`claude/dsa5-system-adapter-01QvdK2JiF6vRxwsjJQGT1F9`): 12 .md files, v0.6.1, DSA5-focused
- **Master**: 5 .md files, v0.4.17, Simple/Generic
- **Broken** (`claude/update-docs-v0.6.2-01Kba6k5nEDbUNjHDrkhUniB`): 7 .md files, v0.6.2, Token tools added
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## Complete Documentation Matrix
| Document | Baseline | Master | Broken | Priority | Notes |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|----------|-------|
| **Core Documentation** |
| README.md | ✅ v0.6.1 | ✅ v0.4.17 | ✅ v0.6.2 | CRITICAL | Main project description, features, installation |
| CHANGELOG.md | ✅ v0.6.1 | ✅ v0.4.17 | ✅ v0.6.2 | HIGH | Version history and release notes |
| INSTALLATION.md | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | HIGH | Standard installation instructions |
| Claude.md | ✅ DSA5 | ✅ Simple | ❌ | MEDIUM | Project context for Claude AI |
| **System Adapter Documentation** |
| ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | HIGH | Guide for implementing new game systems |
| **DSA5-Specific Documentation** |
| DSA5_ROADMAP.md | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | HIGH | DSA5 implementation phases and progress |
| DSA5_UPSTREAM_COMPARISON.md | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | MEDIUM | Comparison with upstream DSA5 system |
| dsa5-mcp-bug-report-remaining-issues.md | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | MEDIUM | Known DSA5 bugs and issues |
| dsa5-mcp-test-report.md | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | MEDIUM | DSA5 testing results |
| INSTALL_DSA5.md | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | MEDIUM | DSA5-specific installation guide |
| packages/mcp-server/src/systems/dsa5/README.md | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | HIGH | DSA5 adapter API documentation |
| **Feature-Specific Documentation** |
| COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | MEDIUM | v0.6.2 compendium adapter feature |
| **Installer Documentation** |
| installer/BUILD_DMG_INSTRUCTIONS.md | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | LOW | Mac installer build instructions |
| **TOTAL** | **12** | **5** | **7** | | |
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## Detailed File Comparisons
### 1. README.md - Main Project Documentation
#### Baseline Branch (v0.6.1)
**Content Focus:**
- Lists 25 tools (pre-token-manipulation)
- Supports D&D5e and PF2e (DSA5 is mentioned but not prominently featured)
- Standard installation methods (Windows/Mac installers, manual)
- Example usage section
**Key Sections:**
- Overview of MCP bridge capabilities
- Installation instructions (3 options)
- Getting started guide
- Example usage patterns
- Tool categories
- ComfyUI map generation integration
#### Master Branch (v0.4.17)
**Content Focus:**
- Lists 25 tools (same as baseline, no DSA5)
- D&D5e and PF2e only
- Identical installation instructions
- Older version references
**Key Sections:**
- Identical structure to baseline
- No DSA5 mentions
- No system adapter documentation
#### Broken Branch (v0.6.2)
**Content Focus:**
- Lists **31+ tools** (includes token manipulation)
- **Explicitly mentions D&D5e, PF2e, and DSA5 support**
- References "SystemAdapter architecture" for multi-system support
- Updated feature list includes token manipulation
**Key Sections:**
- Enhanced overview mentioning 3 game systems
- Updated tool count (31+ tools)
- Same installation structure
- SystemAdapter architecture mention
**Migration Recommendation:** Use broken branch README as base, verify tool count is 32 (not "31+"), ensure DSA5 prominence matches baseline's level of support.
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### 2. CHANGELOG.md - Version History
#### Baseline Branch (v0.6.1)
**Latest Entry:** v0.6.1
- DSA5 system adapter implementation
- Full 8 Eigenschaften support
- Experience level system
- Enhanced creature indexing
- Character API improvements
**Historical Entries:**
- v0.6.0, v0.5.x releases documented
- Clear progression of DSA5 features
#### Master Branch (v0.4.17)
**Latest Entry:** v0.4.17
- Basic D&D5e/PF2e functionality
- No DSA5 entries
- Older feature set
#### Broken Branch (v0.6.2)
**Latest Entry:** v0.6.2
- **6 token manipulation tools added**
- **1 character entity tool added**
- CompendiumTools adapter integration
- Lazy loading for character API
- Bug fixes (not specified)
**Preceding Entry:** v0.6.1
- Matches baseline v0.6.1 content
**Migration Recommendation:** After migration, create v0.6.3 changelog entry combining:
- v0.6.1 DSA5 features (from baseline)
- v0.6.2 token tools (from broken)
- v0.6.3 stability fixes (new)
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### 3. INSTALLATION.md - Installation Guide
#### All Branches: IDENTICAL
**Content:**
- Prerequisites (Foundry VTT v13, Claude Desktop, Node.js)
- Windows installer instructions
- Mac installer instructions
- Manual installation steps
- Configuration examples
**Migration Recommendation:** No changes needed. Keep baseline version.
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### 4. Claude.md - Project Context for AI
#### Baseline Branch
**Content:**
- Comprehensive DSA5 project context
- SystemAdapter pattern explanation
- Implementation status (Phase 10 complete)
- Known issues and TODOs
- Architecture overview
**Size:** ~6KB
**Focus:** DSA5-centric with system adapter pattern
#### Master Branch
**Content:**
- Generic project overview
- Basic MCP bridge functionality
- No DSA5 or system adapter mentions
**Size:** ~3KB
**Focus:** Generic D&D5e/PF2e
#### Broken Branch
**Status:** MISSING (does not exist)
**Migration Recommendation:** Restore from baseline and update with:
- Token manipulation tools (7 new)
- v0.6.3 status
- Migration completion notes
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### 5. ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md - System Adapter Guide
#### Baseline Branch
**Content:**
- Complete guide for implementing new game systems
- SystemAdapter interface documentation
- DSA5 as reference implementation
- Step-by-step integration instructions
- Character stats extraction
- Creature filtering logic
- Browser context integration
**Size:** Comprehensive (exact size varies)
**Quality:** Production-ready documentation
#### Master Branch
**Status:** MISSING (no system adapter support)
#### Broken Branch
**Content:**
- Similar to baseline
- May have updates for CompendiumTools integration
- SystemAdapter pattern maintained
**Migration Recommendation:** Compare baseline vs broken versions. Use baseline if identical, otherwise merge any CompendiumTools improvements from broken.
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### 6. DSA5_ROADMAP.md - DSA5 Implementation Plan
#### Baseline Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- 10+ implementation phases
- Phase 1-10 completed status
- Feature breakdown:
- Phase 1: Browser context setup
- Phase 2: IndexBuilder implementation
- Phase 3-4: Character stats (8 Eigenschaften)
- Phase 5-6: Skills and talents
- Phase 7-8: Combat values
- Phase 9-10: Creature filtering
- Future enhancements list
- Known limitations
**Status:** Phase 10+ complete in baseline
**Quality:** Well-maintained development roadmap
**Migration Recommendation:** Keep as-is from baseline. Add Phase 11 entry for token manipulation migration if desired.
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### 7. DSA5_UPSTREAM_COMPARISON.md - Upstream Comparison
#### Baseline Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- Comparison with upstream MCP project
- DSA5-specific enhancements
- Divergence points
- Integration challenges
- Future synchronization plans
**Migration Recommendation:** Keep as-is from baseline. Low priority for migration update.
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### 8. dsa5-mcp-bug-report-remaining-issues.md - Known Issues
#### Baseline Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- List of known DSA5 bugs
- Severity ratings
- Workarounds
- Fix status
- Testing notes
**Migration Recommendation:** Keep as-is. Add any new issues discovered during token tool migration.
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### 9. dsa5-mcp-test-report.md - Test Results
#### Baseline Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- DSA5 test coverage
- Test scenarios
- Pass/fail results
- Edge cases
- System compatibility notes
**Migration Recommendation:** Keep as-is. Append token tool test results after migration.
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### 10. INSTALL_DSA5.md - DSA5 Installation
#### Baseline Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- DSA5-specific setup instructions
- Required compendium packs
- System configuration
- World setup recommendations
- Troubleshooting
**Migration Recommendation:** Keep as-is from baseline.
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### 11. packages/mcp-server/src/systems/dsa5/README.md - DSA5 Adapter API
#### Baseline Branch
**Content:**
- DSA5SystemAdapter class documentation
- 8 Eigenschaften API
- Character creation methods
- Creature filtering
- Compendium integration
- Browser context usage
**Quality:** Production API docs
#### Master Branch
**Status:** MISSING (no DSA5 support)
#### Broken Branch
**Content:**
- Similar to baseline
- Possible CompendiumTools updates
**Migration Recommendation:** Compare versions. Baseline should be authoritative unless broken has critical fixes.
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### 12. COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md - v0.6.2 Feature
#### Broken Branch ONLY
**Content:**
- New CompendiumTools adapter feature
- Integration with system adapters
- API changes
- Usage examples
- Migration guide from old API
**Status:** New in v0.6.2
**Migration Recommendation:** EVALUATE CAREFULLY
- This may be related to broken branch instability
- Review code changes associated with this feature
- Test thoroughly before including in baseline
- May need refactoring or removal if causing issues
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### 13. installer/BUILD_DMG_INSTRUCTIONS.md - Mac Installer
#### All Branches: IDENTICAL
**Content:**
- Instructions for building Mac .dmg installer
- Dependencies
- Build process
- Code signing
- Distribution
**Migration Recommendation:** No changes needed.
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## Documentation Coverage Analysis
### Coverage by Category
| Category | Baseline | Master | Broken | Gap Analysis |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|--------------|
| **Core Docs** | 4/4 | 4/4 | 3/4 | Broken missing Claude.md |
| **System Adapter** | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | Master has no adapter docs |
| **DSA5 Specific** | 6/6 | 0/6 | 1/6 | Broken mostly missing DSA5 docs |
| **Feature Docs** | 0/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER only in broken |
| **Installer** | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | Universal coverage |
| **Total** | 12 | 5 | 7 | Baseline most comprehensive |
### Documentation Quality Assessment
**Baseline Branch: EXCELLENT**
- Comprehensive DSA5 documentation
- Well-maintained roadmap
- Bug tracking
- Test reports
- System adapter guide
- **Most suitable as documentation foundation**
**Master Branch: MINIMAL**
- Only essential docs
- Generic/outdated
- No system-specific content
- **Not suitable for migration**
**Broken Branch: PARTIAL**
- Core docs present
- New feature doc (COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md)
- Missing most DSA5 docs
- Missing Claude.md
- **Some useful additions but incomplete**
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## Migration Strategy for Documentation
### Phase 1: Preserve Baseline Documentation Foundation
**Action:** Keep all 12 baseline documentation files as-is
**Files:**
- README.md (update tool count)
- CHANGELOG.md (add v0.6.3)
- INSTALLATION.md (no change)
- Claude.md (update with token tools)
- ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md (no change)
- All 6 DSA5-specific docs (no change)
- BUILD_DMG_INSTRUCTIONS.md (no change)
### Phase 2: Integrate Broken Branch Additions
**Action:** Evaluate and selectively add new documentation
**High Priority:**
- Update README.md tool count from 26 → 32
- Update README.md to mention token manipulation category
- Add CHANGELOG.md v0.6.3 entry
**Medium Priority:**
- Review COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md
- Assess if feature is stable
- Determine if it's part of the broken branch instability
- Include only if proven stable
**Low Priority:**
- Cross-reference all READMEs for consistency
### Phase 3: Create New Documentation
**Action:** Document the migration itself
**New Files to Create:**
- MIGRATION_NOTES.md - Document the v0.6.2 → v0.6.3 migration process
- TOKEN_TOOLS.md - Comprehensive guide to the 6 new token manipulation tools
- Or integrate token tool docs into README.md
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## Documentation Discrepancies & Inconsistencies
### Tool Count Discrepancy
**Issue:** README.md reports different tool counts
- Baseline README: "25 tools" (actual: 26)
- Broken README: "31+ tools" (actual: 32)
**Resolution:** Update to accurate count: 32 tools after migration
### System Support Messaging
**Issue:** Inconsistent game system support messaging
- Baseline: Mentions D&D5e and PF2e primarily
- Broken: Prominently mentions D&D5e, PF2e, AND DSA5
- Reality: Baseline HAS full DSA5 support but doesn't emphasize it in README
**Resolution:** Use broken branch README approach - clearly list all 3 systems
### SystemAdapter Documentation Gap
**Issue:**
- Baseline has ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md
- Broken has it too
- Master doesn't have it
- Unclear if broken version has improvements
**Resolution:** Compare file contents, use most comprehensive version (likely baseline)
### Version Number Confusion
**Issue:**
- Baseline: v0.6.1 (stable)
- Broken: v0.6.2 (unstable)
- Migration target: v0.6.3 (proposed)
**Resolution:** Clear version progression in CHANGELOG.md:
- v0.6.1: DSA5 support
- v0.6.2: Token tools (unstable)
- v0.6.3: Stable migration with all features
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## Recommended Final Documentation Set (Post-Migration)
After migration to baseline branch, the final documentation should include:
### Total: 13 Files
1. **README.md** - Updated with 32 tools, token category, all 3 systems mentioned
2. **CHANGELOG.md** - Added v0.6.3 entry
3. **INSTALLATION.md** - No changes (from baseline)
4. **Claude.md** - Updated with token tools and v0.6.3 status (from baseline)
5. **ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md** - No changes (from baseline)
6. **DSA5_ROADMAP.md** - Optional Phase 11 addition (from baseline)
7. **DSA5_UPSTREAM_COMPARISON.md** - No changes (from baseline)
8. **dsa5-mcp-bug-report-remaining-issues.md** - Append migration issues (from baseline)
9. **dsa5-mcp-test-report.md** - Append token tool tests (from baseline)
10. **INSTALL_DSA5.md** - No changes (from baseline)
11. **packages/mcp-server/src/systems/dsa5/README.md** - No changes (from baseline)
12. **installer/BUILD_DMG_INSTRUCTIONS.md** - No changes (from baseline)
13. **COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md** - CONDITIONAL (evaluate if stable) (from broken)
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## Documentation Quality Metrics
### Completeness Score
- **Baseline:** 95% (missing only v0.6.2+ features)
- **Master:** 40% (only basic docs)
- **Broken:** 55% (some docs, missing DSA5 content)
### Accuracy Score
- **Baseline:** 100% (accurate for v0.6.1)
- **Master:** 100% (accurate for v0.4.17)
- **Broken:** 80% (tool count off, some instability not documented)
### Usefulness for Migration
- **Baseline:** CRITICAL - foundation for all migration work
- **Master:** LOW - outdated, incomplete
- **Broken:** MEDIUM - source of new feature docs but incomplete
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## Action Items
### Pre-Migration Documentation Tasks
1. Read all 12 baseline docs to understand current state
2. Read broken branch README.md and CHANGELOG.md
3. Compare ADDING_NEW_SYSTEMS.md between baseline and broken
4. Review COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md for stability concerns
### During-Migration Documentation Tasks
1. Update README.md with token tools category
2. Update tool count to 32
3. Emphasize 3-system support (D&D5e, PF2e, DSA5)
4. Draft v0.6.3 CHANGELOG entry
### Post-Migration Documentation Tasks
1. Finalize CHANGELOG.md v0.6.3
2. Update Claude.md with migration notes
3. Add token tool testing to dsa5-mcp-test-report.md
4. Create TOKEN_TOOLS.md or integrate into README
5. Update DSA5_ROADMAP.md with Phase 11 (optional)
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## Conclusion
**Baseline branch has the most comprehensive and highest-quality documentation.** The migration strategy should:
1. **Preserve** all 12 baseline documentation files
2. **Update** README.md and CHANGELOG.md with token tool information
3. **Evaluate** COMPENDIUM_ADAPTER_FEATURE.md for inclusion
4. **Enhance** with new token tool documentation
5. **Maintain** DSA5 documentation quality
This approach ensures no documentation loss while gaining the new features from the broken branch.
