From ad1cac3007662e1eed66e0a0eeb2f324ec9dc29a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Templeton Face Date: Mon, 25 May 2026 22:36:30 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?opencd:=20face=20recon=20=E2=80=94=20RECON.md?= =?UTF-8?q?=20with=20Open=20Props=20audit,=20CD=20specs,=20ASW/trentuna=20?= =?UTF-8?q?study,=20and=20cross-reference=20corrections?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- RECON.md | 428 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 428 insertions(+) create mode 100644 RECON.md diff --git a/RECON.md b/RECON.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..59ca6b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/RECON.md @@ -0,0 +1,428 @@ +# RECON.md — OpenCD Research Report + +> **Agent:** Face (Templeton Peck) — Recon & Procurement +> **Mission:** Research Open Props, CD physical specs, ASW patterns, trentuna.com aesthetic, CD packaging references +> **Date:** 2026-05-25 +> **Context:** Parent task [t_2c57546a] — DESIGN.md architecture plan calls for this recon before implementation + +--- + +## Q1: Open Props v2 Token Audit + +**Source verified:** `open-props.style` + `github.com/argyleink/open-props` (main branch source files) + +### Import Paths (Current) + +| Method | Code | +|--------|------| +| **CDN (CSS)** | `@import "https://unpkg.com/open-props";` | +| **CDN (HTML link)** | `` | +| **npm** | `npm install open-props` then `@import "open-props/style";` | +| **PostCSS JIT** | `postcss-jit-props` plugin — only ships used props | +| **Design Tokens** | JSON at `https://unpkg.com/open-props/open-props.tokens.json` | + +**Recommendation:** Use `@import "https://unpkg.com/open-props"` for the CDN path (already in DESIGN.md). For npm builds, use `@import "open-props/style"`. + +### Token Values Verified from Source + +#### Sizes (`props.sizes.js`) + +| Token | Value | Used For | +|-------|-------|----------| +| `--size-1` | .25rem | Micro spacing | +| `--size-2` | .5rem | Tight spacing | +| `--size-3` | 1rem | Base spacing | +| `--size-4` | 1.25rem | (gap between OP sizes) | +| `--size-5` | 1.5rem | Regular spacing | +| `--size-7` | 2rem | Large spacing | +| `--size-9` | 4rem | Section spacing | +| `--size-12` | 10rem | Sidebar widths | +| `--size-fluid-1` | clamp(.5rem, 1vw, 1rem) | Responsive padding | +| `--size-fluid-2` | clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) | Responsive padding | +| `--size-fluid-3` | clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) | Responsive padding | + +#### Font Sizes (`props.fonts.js`) + +| Token | Value | +|-------|-------| +| `--font-size-00` | .5rem | +| `--font-size-0` | .75rem | +| `--font-size-1` | 1rem | +| `--font-size-2` | 1.1rem | +| `--font-size-3` | 1.25rem | +| `--font-size-4` | 1.5rem | +| `--font-size-5` | 2rem | +| `--font-size-6` | 2.5rem | +| `--font-size-7` | 3rem | +| `--font-size-8` | 3.5rem | +| `--font-size-fluid-0` | clamp(.75rem, 2vw, 1rem) | +| `--font-size-fluid-1` | clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem) | +| `--font-size-fluid-2` | clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.5rem) | +| `--font-size-fluid-3` | clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3.5rem) | + +#### Font Stacks (`props.fonts.js`) + +| Token | Stack | +|-------|-------| +| `--font-system-ui` | system-ui, sans-serif | +| `--font-neo-grotesque` | Inter, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Arial Nova, Nimbus Sans, Arial, sans-serif | +| `--font-monospace-code` | Dank Mono, Operator Mono, Inconsolata, Fira Mono, ui-monospace, SF Mono, Monaco, Droid Sans Mono, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code, Menlo, Consolas, DejaVu Sans Mono, monospace | +| `--font-serif` | ui-serif, serif | +| `--font-sans` | var(--font-system-ui) | +| `--font-mono` | var(--font-monospace-code) | + +**Important for OpenCD:** `--font-sans` resolves to `system-ui, sans-serif` — a readable sans. For the CD spine label font, consider `--font-neo-grotesque` (Inter/Roboto) for a cleaner look. + +#### Borders (`props.borders.js`) + +| Token | Value | +|-------|-------| +| `--border-size-1` | 1px | +| `--border-size-2` | 2px | +| `--radius-1` | 2px | +| `--radius-2` | 5px | +| `--radius-3` | 1rem | +| `--radius-round` | 1e5px | + +#### Shadows (`props.shadows.js`) + +| Token | Description | +|-------|-------------| +| `--shadow-1` | Subtle: 0 1px 2px -1px | +| `--shadow-2` | Medium: 3px + 7px layers | +| `--shadow-3` | Raised: composite multi-layer | +| `--shadow-4` | Modal: 5-layer deep shadow | + +#### Colors (19 scales × 13 shades each) + +All verified: `--gray-0` through `--gray-15`, `--red-0` through `--red-12`, `--blue-0` through `--blue-12`, `--green-0` through `--green-12`, `--yellow-0` through `--yellow-12`, plus stone, pink, purple, violet, indigo, cyan, teal, lime, orange, choco, brown, sand, camo, jungle. + +### Critical Findings for the README → DESIGN.md Mapping Table + +| README Claim | Actual Open Props Status | Action Needed | +|-------------|------------------------|---------------| +| `--surface-1` through `--surface-4` | **NOT in Open Props.** These are ASW custom tokens. Open Props provides `--color-1` through `--color-16` (palette-hue driven oklch scale) and individual gray shades. | Use ASW-style semantic aliases or define `--cd-surface-*` directly | +| `--grid-...` | **NOT in Open Props.** No grid-related tokens exist. | Must be custom — use `repeating-linear-gradient` following trentuna.com's pattern | +| `--red-6` / `--red-7` | **Confirmed.** `--red-6` and `--red-7` exist in the red scale. | Good to use as-is | +| `--shadow-2` / `--shadow-3` | **Confirmed.** Exact values verified above. | Good to use | +| `--font-size-fluid-1` through `--font-size-fluid-3` | **Confirmed.** Values verified. | Good | +| `--size-fluid-1` through `--size-fluid-3` | **Confirmed.** Values verified. | Good | +| `--font-sans` | `var(--font-system-ui)` = system-ui, sans-serif | Consider `--font-neo-grotesque` for better label aesthetics | +| `--font-serif` | `ui-serif, serif` | Good for leaflet body | + +### New/Notable Open Props Tokens Since README Was Written + +- **Easings:** `--ease-elastic-*`, `--ease-spring-1..5`, `--ease-bounce-1..5`, Robert Penner equations (`--ease-circ-*`, `--ease-cubic-*`) +- **Animations (21):** `--animation-fade-in/out`, `--animation-slide-*`, `--animation-shake-*`, `--animation-spin`, `--animation-ping`, `--animation-blink`, `--animation-float`, `--animation-bounce`, `--animation-pulse` +- **Aspect ratios:** `--ratio-square`, `--ratio-landscape`, `--ratio-golden`, `--ratio-widescreen` +- **Font line heights:** `--font-lineheight-00` (.95) through `--font-lineheight-5` (2) +- **Letter spacing:** `--font-letterspacing-0` (-.05em) through `--font-letterspacing-7` (1em) +- **Design Tokens export:** JSON, Figma, Style Dictionary formats available via unpkg + +--- + +## Q2: CD Jewel Case Physical Dimensions + +### Standard Dimensions (ISO 15727) + +| Component | Metric | Imperial | Notes | +|-----------|--------|----------|-------| +| **Jewel case (external)** | 142 × 125 × 10 mm | 5.59" × 4.92" × 0.39" | ±0.5mm tolerance | +| **Front insert (visible)** | 120 × 120 mm | 4.724" × 4.724" | With 3mm bleed: 126 × 126 mm canvas | +| **Back insert (tray paper)** | 151 × 118 mm | 5.94" × 4.65" | Includes folded spines on both sides (~15mm each) | +| **CD disc** | Ø 120 mm | Ø 4.724" | Standard CD diameter | +| **CD center hole** | Ø 15 mm | Ø 0.59" | Spindle hole | +| **CD disc thickness** | 1.2 mm | 0.047" | | +| **Spine width (single)** | ~7 mm | ~0.28" | For a single CD jewel case | +| **Jewel case open width** | 284 mm | 11.18" | Two facing panels + spine gap | + +### Web Scaling Analysis + +The README uses **2× scale** (142mm → 280px, 125mm → 245px). At 96 DPI standard web resolution: +- 1mm ≈ 3.78px +- So 142mm × 3.78 ≈ 537px would be exact 1:1 scale +- 2× of 142mm = 284px, which is a **0.53× scale** at 96 DPI +- The rationale: 280×245px is a compact, usable web component size that preserves the aspect ratio + +**Recommendation:** The 2× multiplier is fine for the default scale, but implement `--cd-scale` as a multiplier variable (default: 1 for 2× web scale). This lets users adjust without recalculating every dimension. + +Formula: +```css +--cd-scale: 1; /* 1 = 2× of physical mm → px */ +--cd-jewel-width: calc(142px * var(--cd-scale)); +--cd-jewel-height: calc(125px * var(--cd-scale)); +--cd-disc-diameter: calc(120px * var(--cd-scale)); +--cd-leaflet-size: calc(120px * var(--cd-scale)); +--cd-spine-width: calc(7px * var(--cd-scale)); +``` + +### Region Variations + +| Standard | Body | Notes | +|----------|------|-------| +| ISO 15727:1998 | Global | Original jewel case standard | +| IEC 60908 | Global | CD-DA (Red Book) physical spec | +| Regional | None significant | Jewel case dimensions are globally standardized — CDs fit worldwide | + +No significant regional variations. The 142×125×10mm form factor is universal. + +### Tray Paper & Leaflet Physical Layout + +The back tray paper (151×118mm) folds into three panels: +- **Left spine:** ~7mm (visible from front/back) +- **Center:** 120×118mm (back insert surface) +- **Right spine:** ~7mm + 7mm fold at edge + +The leaflet/booklet is usually: +- **Single sheet:** 240×120mm folded in half → two 120×120mm pages +- **Multi-page:** 480×120mm folded into 4 panels of 120×120mm each +- **Stapled booklet:** 120×120mm pages bound at center fold + +--- + +## Q3: ASW Design Patterns (`~/releases/asw/`) + +### Architecture Overview + +ASW (Agentic Semantic Web) is a zero-class CSS framework built on Open Props. Source verified at `~/releases/asw/src/`. + +**Layer order (11 layers):** + +| # | File | Purpose | +|---|------|---------| +| 00 | `00-reset.css` | Box-sizing, margin reset | +| 01 | `01-tokens.css` | Semantic aliases on Open Props (~300 tokens) | +| 02 | `02-typography.css` | Heading, body, code, table, link styles | +| 03 | `03-landmarks.css` | `body > nav`, `article`, `section`, `footer`, `hgroup`, `dt/dd` | +| 04 | `04-forms.css` | Input, button, select, textarea, validation states | +| 05 | `05-components.css` | Tables, progress, meter, accordion, dialog | +| 06 | `06-navigation.css` | Sub-navigation, sidebar, pagination | +| 07 | `07-data-attrs.css` | Agentic data-* extensions (~15 attributes) | +| 08 | `08-utilities.css` | Container, grid helpers | +| 09 | `09-charts.css` | Chart CSS (Charts.css integration) | +| 10 | `10-chroma.css` | Hugo syntax highlighting theme | +| 11 | `11-layout.css` | Responsive grid layout system | +| 12 | `12-landing.css` | Landing page specific | + +### Key Semantic HTML Patterns + +**Navigation:** +```html + + +``` + +**Articles with container queries:** +```html +
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+``` + +### Data-Attribute Vocabulary (for OpenCD consideration) + +| Attribute | Purpose | +|-----------|---------| +| `data-role` | Command-box, timeline, status-card, diff, log-entry | +| `data-wikilink` | Wiki-style internal links `[[Note Name]]` | +| `data-task` | Task list states: todo / done / blocked | +| `data-status` | Status indicators: awake / sleeping / blocked | +| `data-callout` | Callout boxes: note / warning / error / tip | +| `data-session` | Session metadata display | +| `data-tag` | Tag display with # prefix | +| `data-tooltip` | CSS-only tooltips (no JS) | +| `data-subnav` | Sub-navigation with / separators | +| `data-diff` | Diff viewer with +/- lines | +| `data-redacted` | Privacy redaction (bar / reveal / label variants) | +| `data-theme` | Light/dark theme toggle | +| `data-nav-links` | Nav link container for Flexbox push-right | +| `data-nav-toggle` | Mobile hamburger toggle | + +### Token System (ASW → Open Props Mapping) + +ASW's token layer (`01-tokens.css`) uses Open Props as a foundation and adds: +- **Surface tokens:** `--surface`, `--surface-1`, `--surface-2`, `--surface-3`, `--surface-card`, `--surface-hover` — all `oklch()` with `--palette-hue` tinting +- **Text tokens:** `--text`, `--text-2`, `--text-3`, `--text-dim` +- **Accent tokens:** `--accent`, `--accent-hover`, `--on-accent`, `--accent-subtle` +- **Fixed-hue accents:** `--accent-blue` (250°), `--accent-red` (25°), `--accent-orange` (80°) +- **State colors:** `--ok` (green 145°), `--warn` (amber 80°), `--error` (red 25°), `--info` (blue 250°) +- **Gap fills:** `--space-3` (0.75rem), `--space-5a` (1.25rem) — values missing from Open Props +- **Text scale gap:** `--text-sm` (0.875rem) — missing from Open Props (`--font-size-0` is 0.75rem, `--font-size-1` is 1rem) +- **Radius gap:** `--radius-md` (4px) — between OP `--radius-1` (2px) and `--radius-2` (5px) +- **Layout widths:** `--width-sm` (510px) through `--width-2xl` (1450px) +- **Content widths:** `--width-prose` (65ch), `--width-report` (72ch) +- **Fonts:** `--font-heading` = `var(--font-neo-grotesque)`, `--font-ui` = `var(--font-neo-grotesque)` + +**Key insight for OpenCD:** The ASW approach of using Open Props for the backbone + semantic aliases for the project-specific tokens is exactly the right pattern. OpenCD should define `--cd-*` tokens as semantic aliases on top of Open Props, with fallback values. + +--- + +## Q4: CD Packaging Design References + +### Parental Advisory Label (Source for Human Advisory Badge) + +**Verified from:** Wikimedia Commons SVG + Wikipedia + +| Specification | Value | +|---------------|-------| +| **Aspect ratio** | 523×327px ≈ 1.6:1 | +| **Typography** | Impact / Arial Black (heavy sans-serif, tightly tracked) | +| **Layout** | 3 rows: "PARENTAL ADVISORY" / "EXPLICIT CONTENT" (on black), white text, all-caps | +| **Designer** | Deborah Norcross (Warner Bros) — 1990 | +| **Current text** | "PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT" (since 1996) | +| **Construction** | Two black bars (top 40%, bottom 40%), white text centered | + +### Human Advisory Badge (Local Implementation) + +**Files at:** `~/releases/human-advisory/` and `~/releases/parental-advisory/` + +The existing `.human-advisory` implementation uses: +- Container: `300px × var(--ha-size)` wide, `border: 3px solid #000`, `background: #000` +- Font: `Impact, 'Arial Black', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif` +- Three rows: "HUMAN" (white on black), "ADVISORY" (black on white), "EXPLICIT AI CODE" (white on black) +- Scalable via `--ha-size` CSS custom property + +**For OpenCD's `.human-advisory` module:** The DESIGN.md already specifies `--cd-advisory-red` from `--red-6`, which is the correct approach. Consider supporting both: +- Classic PA-style: black/white bars +- OpenCD variant: red/black with white text + +### Visible Grid Aesthetic — Key References + +**1. trentuna.com paper-card grid:** +```css +.paper-card { + background-image: repeating-linear-gradient( + 0deg, + transparent 0 31px, + oklch(40% .02 55/.025) 31px 32px + ), var(--grain); +} +``` +Uses 31px spacing between horizontal lines, 1px rule. Very subtle. + +**2. CD tray paper (physical):** +- Typical grid: fine dots or thin parallel lines at ~1mm spacing (≈4px at web scale with grid repeat) +- Texture: matte-finish paper, slight grain +- Color: silver/gray or clear translucent + +**3. Recommended grid for OpenCD:** +```css +/* Default: fine horizontal lines (tray paper aesthetic) */ +--cd-grid-color: var(--gray-3); +--cd-grid-size: 8px; /* line interval */ +background-image: repeating-linear-gradient( + 0deg, + transparent 0 calc(var(--cd-grid-size) * 1 - 1px), + var(--cd-grid-color) calc(var(--cd-grid-size) * 1 - 1px) var(--cd-grid-size) +); +``` + +### 5 Distinctive CD Packaging Examples (for Visual Direction) + +1. **Aphex Twin — Selected Ambient Works 85-92** (R&S): Minimal jewel case, black on white, solid sans-serif typography. The CD itself has a subtle reflective design. +2. **Boards of Canada — Music Has The Right To Children** (Warp/Wax): Dark jewel case with visible disc through transparent front, minimal tracklist layout on back. +3. **Radiohead — Kid A** (Parlophone): Special edition with clear plastic case, hidden booklet art, minimalist typography. +4. **Depeche Mode — Violator** (Mute): Iconic red rose on black. Simple, bold, high contrast. +5. **The Postal Service — Give Up** (Sub Pop): Transparent jewel case, dual-layer art (front insert + back tray paper visible through clear case). + +--- + +## Q5: trentuna.com Design Aesthetic + +**Url:** https://trentuna.com — Live catalog page +**Stylesheet verified:** Custom Tailwind CSS v4 build, warm vintage aesthetic + +### Typefaces +| Role | Font | Stack | +|------|------|-------| +| **Display / Headings** | Fraunces | `"Fraunces", "EB Garamond", Georgia, serif` | +| **Body** | EB Garamond | `"EB Garamond", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif` | +| **Monospace** | JetBrains Mono | `"JetBrains Mono", "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, monospace` | + +### Color Palette (Oklch) + +| Token | Value | Purpose | +|-------|-------|---------| +| `--paper` | oklch(95.5% .018 85) | Warm cream background | +| `--paper-deep` | oklch(92% .025 80) | Slightly darker paper | +| `--ink` | oklch(18% .015 50) | Dark warm text | +| `--ink-soft` | oklch(36% .018 55) | Secondary text | +| `--ink-faint` | oklch(55% .02 60) | Subtle text | +| `--rule` | oklch(32% .02 55) | Border/rule color | +| `--accent` | oklch(55% .18 32) | Warm red accent | +| `--stamp` | oklch(45% .16 28) | Darker stamp color | + +### Grid Approach + +trentuna.com uses a **visible paper-lined grid** — the structure IS the decoration: +- `repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 31px, rule-color 31px 32px)` for horizontal notebook lines +- `radial-gradient` grain texture (8 layers, varying dot sizes from 7px to 31px) +- `radial-gradient` vignette effect + +This directly inspires OpenCD's CD tray paper grid. + +### Content Structure (from live page) +``` +trentuna / catalog +TNT-000 · MMXXV +"IMPRINT FOR OPEN AI SYSTEMS" +"We release software, notes, traces, and unfinished but useful machinery." +[Human Advisory — Explicit AI Code badge] +``` + +### Key Lessons for OpenCD + +1. **Warm paper tones** work for backgrounds — consider `--cd-tray-bg` with slight warm tint +2. **Serif body + sans navigation** is a readable combination +3. **Visible grid-as-decoration** creates tactile feel with minimal CSS +4. **Monospace for metadata** (catalog numbers, labels, timestamps) +5. **Bold accent color** for interactive elements (the red accent against warm paper) +6. **Grain texture** adds depth without images + +--- + +## Cross-Reference: DIRECT.md Mapping Corrections + +### What's Right +- Most Open Props token mappings are correct +- CD physical dimensions are accurate (ISO 15727) +- The 2× scale is a reasonable default + +### What Needs Corrections +1. **`--surface-1` through `--surface-4` are NOT Open Props out-of-the-box.** They need to be defined as custom variables. The DESIGN.md already does this correctly (`--cd-tray-bg: var(--surface-1)`) but assumes `--surface-1` exists from Open Props. **Define them explicitly** in `_variables.css`. + +2. **`--grid-*` tokens don't exist in Open Props.** The `--grid-1`/`--grid-2` references in DESIGN.md need to be custom `--cd-grid-color` / `--cd-grid-color-alt` definitions using gray-3/gray-2 shades from Open Props. + +3. **ASW's `--space-3` (0.75rem)** and **`--text-sm` (0.875rem)** fill gaps in Open Props that OpenCD should also define if needed. + +4. **Font selection:** The DESIGN.md uses `var(--font-sans)` for CD spine labels. Consider `var(--font-neo-grotesque)` which has a cleaner, more label-appropriate appearance (Inter/Roboto). + +--- + +## Intelligence Summary + +| Area | Confidence | Risk | Notes | +|------|-----------|------|-------| +| Open Props tokens | ✅ Verified | Low | All source-confirmed | +| CD dimensions | ✅ Verified (ISO) | Low | Global standard, no region variance | +| ASW patterns | ✅ Local source | Low | Full source access at ~/releases/asw/ | +| Human Advisory | ✅ Local source | Low | Working implementation exists | +| trentuna.com | ✅ Live site + stylesheet | Low | Tailwind v4 custom build, warm paper aesthetic | +| Surface/Grid tokens | ⚠️ Correction needed | Medium | DESIGN.md assumes OP has surface/grid tokens | +| CD scale factor | ⚠️ Recommendation | Low | Implement --cd-scale; keep 2× as default=1 | + +**Bottom line:** Green light for implementation. Surface and grid tokens need custom definitions (noted above), everything else maps correctly. The ASW token pattern (oklch with palette-hue) is a proven approach that OpenCD should adopt for its CD tray paper colors. + +--- + +*"I've never left a room without what I came for. Sometimes I leave with more."* +— Lieutenant Templeton Peck