@michelabboud/visual-forge-mcp 0.5.5 → 0.6.0

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+# Image Optimization Guide
+
+Visual Forge MCP automatically optimizes generated images for web use while preserving originals for high-quality print or archival purposes.
+
+## Overview
+
+When images are generated, Visual Forge:
+1. **Generates** the image in original quality (PNG format)
+2. **Saves original** to `original/` subdirectory (never touched again)
+3. **Optimizes** for web use (WebP format by default)
+4. **Uses optimized** version in documentation
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+```
+generated-images/
+├── gemini/
+│   ├── original/              # 🔒 Original files (full quality)
+│   │   ├── diagram-001.png   # 4.2 MB - Original PNG
+│   │   └── chart-002.png     # 3.8 MB - Original PNG
+│   │
+│   ├── diagram-001.webp      # 1.2 MB - Web optimized (used in docs)
+│   └── chart-002.webp        # 1.0 MB - Web optimized (used in docs)
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Control optimization via environment variables in your `.env` file:
+
+### Enable/Disable Optimization
+
+```bash
+# Enable optimization (default: true)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+
+# Disable optimization (use originals in docs)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=false
+```
+
+### Quality Settings
+
+```bash
+# Quality level 1-100 (default: 85)
+# Higher = better quality, larger files
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=85
+
+# Examples:
+# - 60: Aggressive compression, visible artifacts (not recommended)
+# - 75: Good compression, slight quality loss
+# - 85: Balanced (recommended for web) ⭐
+# - 95: Premium quality, minimal compression
+# - 100: Maximum quality (only for PNG format)
+```
+
+### Output Format
+
+```bash
+# Output format (default: webp)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=webp
+
+# Available formats:
+# - webp: Modern format, best compression (recommended) ⭐
+# - jpeg: Universal support, good compression
+# - png: Lossless, larger files (use for diagrams with text)
+```
+
+### Maximum Dimensions
+
+```bash
+# Maximum width in pixels (default: 1920)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_WIDTH=1920
+
+# Maximum height in pixels (default: 1920)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_HEIGHT=1920
+
+# Images larger than these dimensions will be resized
+# Images smaller than these will NOT be enlarged
+```
+
+### Keep Originals
+
+```bash
+# Keep original files (default: true)
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_KEEP_ORIGINAL=true
+
+# If false, only optimized version is saved (not recommended)
+```
+
+## Recommended Configurations
+
+### Option A: Balanced Web (Default) ⭐
+
+Best for documentation, blogs, and web content.
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=85
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=webp
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_WIDTH=1920
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_HEIGHT=1920
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_KEEP_ORIGINAL=true
+```
+
+**Results:**
+- Quality: Excellent (nearly imperceptible loss)
+- File size reduction: ~70%
+- Original: 4.2 MB → Optimized: 1.2 MB
+
+### Option B: Premium Quality
+
+For portfolios, high-end presentations, or when quality is critical.
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=95
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=webp
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_WIDTH=2560
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_HEIGHT=2560
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_KEEP_ORIGINAL=true
+```
+
+**Results:**
+- Quality: Premium (virtually no visible loss)
+- File size reduction: ~40%
+- Original: 4.2 MB → Optimized: 2.5 MB
+
+### Option C: Print-Ready Documents
+
+For documents intended for printing or when you need maximum quality.
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=false
+# When disabled, originals are used directly in documentation
+```
+
+**Results:**
+- Quality: Perfect (no loss)
+- File size reduction: 0%
+- Uses: Original PNG files
+
+### Option D: Diagrams with Text
+
+Technical diagrams, screenshots, or images with text.
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=95
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=png
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_WIDTH=2560
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_HEIGHT=2560
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_KEEP_ORIGINAL=true
+```
+
+**Results:**
+- Quality: Lossless
+- File size reduction: ~15% (compression only)
+- Best text clarity
+
+## Understanding File Sizes
+
+| Optimization Level | File Size | Quality | Best For |
+|-------------------|-----------|---------|----------|
+| **Disabled** | 4.2 MB | 100% | Print, archival |
+| **PNG Q100** | 3.6 MB | 100% | Diagrams with text |
+| **WebP Q95** | 2.5 MB | 99% | Premium web |
+| **WebP Q85** ⭐ | 1.2 MB | 98% | Standard web |
+| **WebP Q75** | 800 KB | 95% | Fast loading |
+| **JPEG Q85** | 1.5 MB | 98% | Universal support |
+
+## Quality Comparison
+
+### WebP vs JPEG vs PNG
+
+**Same Visual Quality:**
+- PNG (lossless): 4.2 MB
+- WebP Q85: 1.2 MB (71% smaller than PNG)
+- JPEG Q85: 1.5 MB (64% smaller than PNG)
+
+**Verdict:** WebP provides the best compression with same perceived quality.
+
+### Quality Settings Visual Guide
+
+- **Q100:** Perfect, no compression artifacts (only PNG)
+- **Q95:** Premium, requires pixel-peeping to see difference
+- **Q85:** Excellent, nearly imperceptible difference ⭐
+- **Q75:** Good, slight softness on close inspection
+- **Q60:** Noticeable compression artifacts (not recommended)
+
+## Accessing Original Files
+
+Original files are always preserved in the `original/` subdirectory:
+
+```bash
+# Web version (used in docs)
+generated-images/gemini/diagram-001.webp
+
+# Original (for print/archival)
+generated-images/gemini/original/diagram-001.png
+```
+
+To use originals in your documentation:
+
+```markdown
+<!-- Use optimized (automatic) -->
+![Diagram](generated-images/gemini/diagram-001.webp)
+
+<!-- Use original (manual override) -->
+![Diagram](generated-images/gemini/original/diagram-001.png)
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Sharp Library Not Available
+
+If you see: `Sharp library not available - using original images`
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+npm install sharp
+```
+
+Sharp requires native binaries and may need build tools on some systems.
+
+### Optimization Failing
+
+If optimization fails, Visual Forge gracefully falls back to using originals.
+
+Check logs for details:
+```
+IMAGE_GEN_LOG_LEVEL=debug
+```
+
+### File Size Not Reducing
+
+Possible causes:
+1. Image already optimized by provider
+2. Quality setting too high (95-100)
+3. PNG format selected (lossless)
+4. Image smaller than max dimensions
+
+### Want Different Settings Per Image
+
+Currently, optimization settings are global. To use different settings:
+
+1. Generate images with one setting
+2. Change environment variables
+3. Regenerate specific images
+
+Or manually optimize specific images:
+
+```typescript
+import { optimizeImage } from '@michelabboud/visual-forge-mcp';
+
+const result = await optimizeImage('path/to/image.png', {
+  quality: 95,
+  format: 'png',
+  keepOriginal: true,
+});
+```
+
+## Performance Impact
+
+Optimization adds minimal time to generation:
+
+- Small images (< 1 MB): +0.5-1 second
+- Medium images (1-3 MB): +1-2 seconds
+- Large images (3-5 MB): +2-4 seconds
+
+**Total workflow impact:** Typically < 5% increase in generation time.
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Always keep originals** (`KEEP_ORIGINAL=true`)
+2. **Start with Q85** and adjust if needed
+3. **Use WebP** for best compression
+4. **Use PNG** for text-heavy diagrams
+5. **Disable for print** documents
+6. **Test settings** on sample images first
+
+## Examples
+
+### Web Documentation (Recommended)
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=85
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=webp
+```
+
+Result: Fast loading, excellent quality, significant file size savings.
+
+### Technical Diagrams
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=95
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=png
+```
+
+Result: Perfect text clarity, lossless quality.
+
+### Print-Ready
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=false
+```
+
+Result: Uses original PNG files directly.
+
+### Fast Loading Site
+
+```bash
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=true
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_QUALITY=75
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_FORMAT=webp
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_WIDTH=1280
+IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_MAX_HEIGHT=1280
+```
+
+Result: Very fast loading, acceptable quality trade-off.
+
+## Statistics
+
+After generation, check optimization results in logs:
+
+```
+Image optimization successful
+  original: generated-images/gemini/original/diagram-001.png
+  optimized: generated-images/gemini/diagram-001.webp
+  originalSize: 4256.2 KB
+  optimizedSize: 1243.7 KB
+  reduction: 70.8%
+```
+
+## FAQ
+
+**Q: Will optimization reduce print quality?**
+A: No! Originals are always preserved in `original/` subdirectory. Use those for printing.
+
+**Q: Can I disable optimization?**
+A: Yes! Set `IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION_ENABLED=false` in your `.env` file.
+
+**Q: What if Sharp fails to install?**
+A: Visual Forge gracefully falls back to using original images without crashing.
+
+**Q: Can I change settings per image?**
+A: Currently global only. Change `.env` and regenerate specific images if needed.
+
+**Q: What format should I use?**
+A: WebP for web (best compression), PNG for diagrams with text.
+
+**Q: Is WebP supported everywhere?**
+A: Yes! WebP is supported in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) since 2020.
+
+**Q: How much space does this save?**
+A: Typically 60-70% with Q85 WebP, while maintaining excellent visual quality.
+
+## Migration from Previous Versions
+
+If you generated images before optimization was added:
+
+1. Your existing images are unaffected
+2. New images will automatically be optimized
+3. To optimize old images, regenerate them
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions:
+- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/michelabboud/visual-forge-mcp/issues
+- Check logs with `IMAGE_GEN_LOG_LEVEL=debug`

package/docs/guides/testing.md

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+# Visual Forge MCP - Complete Testing Guide
+
+## 🎯 Goal
+Test the full Visual Forge MCP workflow on real files using `docs/example.md` which contains 6 image specifications.
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Pre-Test Checklist
+
+✅ MCP server added to `~/.claude/settings.json`
+✅ Server built (`dist/index.js` exists)
+✅ Test file ready: `docs/example.md` (6 image specs)
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 Step 1: Restart Claude Code
+
+**You must restart Claude Code for the MCP server to load.**
+
+Close this session and start a new one in this directory:
+```bash
+cd /home/michel/projects/visual-forge-mcp
+claude
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Step 2: Verify MCP Server Loaded
+
+In your new Claude Code session, ask:
+
+```
+"What MCP servers are available?"
+```
+
+**Expected**: You should see `visual-forge` in the list.
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Step 3: Configure a Provider
+
+### Option A: Check what's already configured
+
+```
+"Check which image generation providers are configured"
+```
+
+### Option B: Configure Gemini (Recommended)
+
+```
+"Configure my Gemini provider with API key: AIza..."
+```
+
+(Replace with your actual Google API key from https://ai.google.dev)
+
+**Alternative providers:**
+- **Replicate** (cheapest at $0.003/image): `"Configure Replicate with API key: r8_..."`
+- **OpenAI**: `"Configure OpenAI with API key: sk-..."`
+
+---
+
+## 📄 Step 4: Parse the Example File
+
+```
+"Parse the file docs/example.md to extract image specifications"
+```
+
+**Expected Result:**
+- ✅ 6 image specifications found
+- Types: hero, architecture, flowchart, diagram, icon, screenshot
+
+---
+
+## 👀 Step 5: List Parsed Images
+
+```
+"Show me all the parsed image specifications"
+```
+
+**You should see:**
+1. Hero image (16:9) - Developer workspace
+2. Architecture diagram (16:9) - Microservices
+3. Flow chart (4:3) - Authentication flow
+4. Technical diagram (16:9) - Data pipeline
+5. Icon set (1:1) - 4 feature icons
+6. Screenshot (16:9) - Dashboard UI
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 Step 6: Generate a Single Test Image
+
+```
+"Generate the hero image using Gemini provider"
+```
+
+**Expected:**
+- ✅ Image generated successfully
+- 📁 Saved to: `generated-images/gemini/hero-img-01.png`
+- 💰 Cost: ~$0.039
+- ⏱️ Time: ~5-10 seconds
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Step 7: Verify the Generated Image
+
+```
+"Show me the generated image file path and metadata"
+```
+
+Then check the actual file:
+```bash
+ls -lh generated-images/gemini/
+open generated-images/gemini/hero-img-01.png  # or use your image viewer
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Step 8: Generate All Images (Full Workflow)
+
+Now let's generate all 6 images in bulk mode:
+
+```
+"Start a bulk workflow to generate all remaining images using Gemini provider with concurrency of 2"
+```
+
+**Expected:**
+- ⚡ 2 images generating in parallel
+- 📊 Progress updates
+- 💰 Total cost: ~$0.234 (6 × $0.039)
+- ⏱️ Total time: ~30-40 seconds
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Step 9: Check Status and Progress
+
+While images are generating:
+
+```
+"What's the current generation status?"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 💰 Step 10: Get Cost Summary
+
+After all images complete:
+
+```
+"Show me the cost summary for all generated images"
+```
+
+**Expected:**
+```json
+{
+  "gemini": {
+    "count": 6,
+    "totalCost": 0.234
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 Step 11: Test Different Provider
+
+Let's generate the same hero image with a different provider to compare:
+
+```
+"Configure my Replicate API key: r8_..."
+"Generate the hero image again but use Replicate provider"
+```
+
+Now you'll have two versions to compare:
+- `generated-images/gemini/hero-img-01.png`
+- `generated-images/replicate/hero-img-01.png`
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Step 12: Advanced - Test Configuration Tools
+
+### Test Connection
+```
+"Test if my Gemini connection is working"
+```
+
+### Get Provider Status
+```
+"Show me the status of all configured providers"
+```
+
+### Remove Provider (Optional)
+```
+"Remove my OpenAI provider configuration"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Expected File Structure After Testing
+
+```
+generated-images/
+├── gemini/
+│   ├── hero-img-01.png
+│   ├── architecture-img-01.png
+│   ├── flowchart-img-01.png
+│   ├── diagram-img-01.png
+│   ├── icon-img-01.png
+│   └── screenshot-img-01.png
+└── replicate/  (if you tested with Replicate)
+    └── hero-img-01.png
+```
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Success Criteria
+
+- [x] MCP server loads successfully
+- [x] Can configure providers via MCP tools
+- [x] Can test provider connections
+- [x] Can parse markdown files
+- [x] Can list parsed image specs
+- [x] Can generate single images
+- [x] Can generate bulk images with workflows
+- [x] Can check status and progress
+- [x] Can get cost summaries
+- [x] Images saved in correct directories
+- [x] Rate limiting works (no API bans)
+
+---
+
+## 🐛 Troubleshooting
+
+### Server Not Loading
+```bash
+# Check if server built correctly
+ls -la dist/index.js
+cat ~/.claude/settings.json | grep visual-forge
+
+# Rebuild if needed
+npm run build
+```
+
+### Provider Configuration Issues
+```
+"Show me which providers need configuration"
+"Check the provider status"
+```
+
+### Generation Errors
+- Check API key is valid
+- Verify provider has credits/quota
+- Check rate limits aren't exceeded
+- Review error messages in logs
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Notes for Real Use
+
+1. **Start with free/cheap providers** (Gemini, Replicate) for testing
+2. **Use bulk mode** for efficiency (parallel generation)
+3. **Monitor costs** regularly with cost_summary tool
+4. **Rate limiter protects you** - don't worry about API bans
+5. **Images are organized** by provider in `generated-images/`
+6. **State is persistent** - you can pause and resume workflows
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 After Testing
+
+Once you've completed these steps:
+1. Review the generated images
+2. Compare quality between providers
+3. Check actual costs vs estimates
+4. Verify all MCP tools work correctly
+5. Test edge cases (invalid keys, missing files, etc.)
+
+---
+
+**Ready to test? Restart Claude Code and follow the steps above!** 🚀