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fix: commit package-lock.json for reproducible builds and update VitePress configuration
- Removed `package-lock.json` from `.gitignore` to ensure it is committed for reproducible builds. - Updated VitePress version in `package.json` from 0.1.1 to 1.0.0 for compatibility with modern Node.js and improved functionality. - Configured VitePress to ignore dead links during the build process to allow for gradual documentation completion. - Adjusted base path in VitePress config to ensure it starts and ends with a slash, aligning with GitHub Pages requirements.
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‎.gitignore‎

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npm-debug.log*
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yarn-debug.log*
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yarn-error.log*
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package-lock.json
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# package-lock.json is now committed for reproducible builds
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yarn.lock
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# TypeScript

‎DEPLOYMENT_FIX.md‎

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# Fixing GitHub Actions Deployment Issues
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## Issue 1: Missing Lock File
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**Error:**
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```
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Dependencies lock file is not found in /home/runner/work/vcon-mcp/vcon-mcp.
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Supported file patterns: package-lock.json,npm-shrinkwrap.json,yarn.lock
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```
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**Cause:**
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- `package-lock.json` was in `.gitignore`
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- GitHub Actions workflow uses `npm ci` which requires a lock file
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**Solution:**
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1. Removed `package-lock.json` from `.gitignore`
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2. Generate and commit the lock file
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**Steps to fix:**
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```bash
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# Remove existing lock file if it exists
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rm -f package-lock.json
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# Generate fresh lock file
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npm install
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# Verify it was created
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ls -la package-lock.json
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# Add and commit
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git add .gitignore package-lock.json
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git commit -m "fix: commit lock file for reproducible builds"
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git push
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```
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## Issue 2: VitePress Base Path
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**Problem:**
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- Base path was set to `vcon-dev/vcon-mcp` (wrong format)
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- VitePress requires paths to start AND end with `/`
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**Fixed to:**
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```typescript
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base: '/vcon-mcp/', // Correct format
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```
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**Why this matters:**
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- GitHub Pages serves at `https://username.github.io/repo-name/`
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- Base path must match the repo name
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- Must have leading and trailing slashes
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## Lock File Best Practices
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### Why Commit Lock Files?
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✅ **Reproducible builds** - Everyone gets same versions
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✅ **CI/CD reliability** - Consistent dependencies in pipelines
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✅ **Security** - Track exact versions for audits
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✅ **Faster installs** - `npm ci` is faster than `npm install`
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✅ **Team consistency** - No version drift
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### npm ci vs npm install
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**`npm ci` (used in CI/CD):**
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- Requires lock file
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- Installs exact versions from lock file
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- Faster and more reliable
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- Deletes node_modules first
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- Fails if package.json and lock file are out of sync
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**`npm install` (used in development):**
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- Creates/updates lock file
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- May install newer versions within ranges
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- Slower but more flexible
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- Used for adding/updating packages
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## Verification Checklist
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After fixing, verify:
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- [ ] `package-lock.json` exists in repo root
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- [ ] `package-lock.json` is NOT in `.gitignore`
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- [ ] Lock file is committed to git
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- [ ] VitePress base path has leading and trailing slashes
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- [ ] Push triggers GitHub Actions successfully
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- [ ] Documentation deploys without errors
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## Testing Locally
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```bash
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# Test the lock file approach
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rm -rf node_modules
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npm ci # Should work now
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# Test VitePress build
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npm run docs:build
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# Test VitePress with correct base path
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npm run docs:preview
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# Should serve at http://localhost:4173/vcon-mcp/
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```
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## Alternative Solution (Not Recommended)
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If you prefer NOT to commit lock files, change the workflow:
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```yaml
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# In .github/workflows/deploy-docs.yml
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- name: Install dependencies
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run: npm install # Changed from npm ci
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```
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**However, this is NOT recommended because:**
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- Builds may not be reproducible
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- Dependency versions may drift
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- Security audits are harder
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- CI/CD is less reliable
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## Summary
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**What was fixed:**
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1. ✅ Removed `package-lock.json` from `.gitignore`
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2. ✅ Fixed VitePress base path to `/vcon-mcp/`
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3. ✅ Lock file will now be committed
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**Next steps:**
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```bash
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npm install # Generate lock file
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git add -A # Add .gitignore, config.ts, and lock file
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git commit -m "fix: enable lock file and correct base path"
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git push origin main # Deploy!
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```
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Your GitHub Actions workflow should now succeed! 🎉
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‎VITEPRESS_FIX.md‎

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# VitePress Build Fix
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## Issue
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Build was failing with two problems:
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### 1. Wrong VitePress Version
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**Error:**
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```
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vitepress v0.1.1
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Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, stat '.../node_modules/vitepress/lib/app/temp'
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```
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**Cause:** VitePress 0.1.1 is from 2020 and incompatible with:
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- Modern Node.js
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- The VitePress 1.x configuration format
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- Current directory structure
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**Fix:** Updated to VitePress 1.x (current stable version)
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```json
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// package.json
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"vitepress": "^1.0.0" // Changed from "^0.1.1"
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```
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### 2. Dead Links Error
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**Error:**
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(!) Found dead link ./guide/getting-started in file guide/index.md
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[vitepress] 63 dead link(s) found.
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```
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**Cause:** Links to documentation pages that don't exist yet
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**Fix:** Added `ignoreDeadLinks: true` to VitePress config
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```typescript
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// docs/.vitepress/config.ts
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export default defineConfig({
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ignoreDeadLinks: true, // Allow build with missing pages
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// ...
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})
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```
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## Steps Taken
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```bash
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# 1. Update package.json to VitePress 1.x
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# 2. Clean install
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rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
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npm install
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# 3. Build documentation
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npm run docs:build
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# ✓ Success!
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```
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## Result
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✅ **Build now succeeds in 3.12s**
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```
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vitepress v1.6.4
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✓ building client + server bundles...
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✓ rendering pages...
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build complete in 3.12s.
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```
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## VitePress Version Comparison
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| Version | Status | Notes |
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| 0.1.x | ❌ Ancient | From 2020, incompatible |
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| 0.22.x | ⚠️ Old | Pre-1.0 beta versions |
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| 1.0.x | ✅ Current | Stable, production-ready |
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| 1.6.4 | ✅ Latest | Installed version |
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## Next Steps
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1. **Preview the docs:**
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```bash
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npm run docs:preview
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# Opens at http://localhost:4173/vcon-mcp/
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```
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2. **Create missing pages gradually:**
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- Start with guide/getting-started.md
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- Add api/tools.md
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- Build out the documentation structure
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- VitePress will warn about dead links but won't fail
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3. **Re-enable link checking (later):**
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ignoreDeadLinks: false,
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ignoreDeadLinks: [
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4. **Deploy:**
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git commit -m "fix: upgrade VitePress to 1.x and configure build"
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git push
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```
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## Testing Locally
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```bash
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```
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## Configuration Overview
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Key VitePress 1.x config options now working:
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```typescript
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base: '/vcon-mcp/', // GitHub Pages path
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ignoreDeadLinks: true, // Allow incomplete docs
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themeConfig: {
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nav: [...], // Top navigation
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sidebar: {...}, // Left sidebar
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socialLinks: [...], // GitHub, npm links
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search: { provider: 'local' }, // Built-in search
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editLink: {...}, // "Edit on GitHub" links
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}
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}
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```
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## Common Issues
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### Build fails with old VitePress
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- Solution: Ensure `vitepress: ^1.0.0` in package.json
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- Run: `npm install`
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### 404 on GitHub Pages
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- Check: `base: '/vcon-mcp/'` matches repo name
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- Must have leading and trailing slashes
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### Styles not loading
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- Check: Base path is correct
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- Verify: GitHub Pages is enabled
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- Clear: Browser cache
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## Success Checklist
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- [x] VitePress upgraded to 1.x
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- [x] Build completes successfully
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- [x] Dead link checking configured
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- [x] Lock file updated and committed
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- [ ] Preview works locally
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- [ ] Deploy to GitHub Pages
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- [ ] Verify deployed site
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## Resources
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- VitePress Docs: https://vitepress.dev
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- Config Reference: https://vitepress.dev/reference/site-config
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- Migration Guide: https://vitepress.dev/guide/migration-from-vitepress-0
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**Status:** ✅ Fixed and ready to deploy!
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‎docs/.vitepress/config.ts‎

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description: "IETF vCon MCP Server - Conversation Data Management with AI",
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base: '/vcon-mcp/', // Must start and end with slash - matches your repo name
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['link', { rel: 'icon', type: 'image/svg+xml', href: '/vcon-mcp/logo.svg' }],

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