markitect-main/docs/api/packaging.md

# Packaging API Reference

Complete API reference for MarkiTect's advanced packaging system (Issue #150).

## Module Structure

```
markitect.packaging/
├── __init__.py                  # Main module exports
├── base.py                      # Base classes and constants
├── errors.py                    # Exception hierarchy
├── metadata.py                  # Metadata dataclasses
├── asset_utils.py               # Asset management utilities
├── path_utils.py                # Path handling utilities
├── mdz_variant.py               # MDZ format implementation
└── transclusion/                # Transclusion engine
    ├── __init__.py
    ├── engine.py                # Main transclusion engine
    ├── context.py               # Processing context
    └── directives.py            # Directive parsing
```

## Core Classes

### PackagingVariant

Abstract base class for all packaging variants.

```python
from markitect.packaging.base import PackagingVariant

class MyPackagingVariant(PackagingVariant):
    def create_package(self, source_path: Path, options: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        # Implementation
        pass

    def extract_package(self, package_path: Path, options: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        # Implementation
        pass

    # ... other required methods
```

#### Abstract Methods

- **`create_package(source_path, options)`**: Create package from source
- **`extract_package(package_path, options)`**: Extract package to destination
- **`get_package_metadata(package_path)`**: Get package metadata
- **`embed_assets(assets, package_path)`**: Embed assets into package
- **`rewrite_asset_paths(content, asset_map)`**: Rewrite asset paths in content

### MdzVariant

Complete implementation of MDZ (Markdown Zip) format.

```python
from markitect.packaging.mdz_variant import MdzVariant

# Initialize variant
mdz = MdzVariant()

# Create package
result = mdz.create_package(
    source_path=Path("document.md"),
    options={
        'output_path': Path("document.mdz"),
        'compression_level': 6
    }
)

# Extract package
extract_result = mdz.extract_package(
    package_path=Path("document.mdz"),
    options={'output_dir': Path("extracted/")}
)

# Get metadata
metadata = mdz.get_package_metadata(Path("document.mdz"))
```

#### Methods

##### `create_package(source_path: Path, options: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]`

Creates MDZ package from source content.

**Parameters:**
- `source_path`: Path to source markdown file or directory
- `options`: Package creation options
  - `output_path` (optional): Output package path
  - `compression_level` (optional): ZIP compression level (0-9)

**Returns:** Dictionary with creation results:
```python
{
    'success': True,
    'package_path': Path('document.mdz'),
    'assets_embedded': 5,
    'package_size': 1024000
}
```

##### `extract_package(package_path: Path, options: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]`

Extracts MDZ package contents.

**Parameters:**
- `package_path`: Path to MDZ package file
- `options`: Extraction options
  - `output_dir` (optional): Output directory path

**Returns:** Dictionary with extraction results:
```python
{
    'success': True,
    'output_directory': Path('extracted/'),
    'files_extracted': 8,
    'extracted_files': [Path('content.md'), Path('assets/image.png'), ...]
}
```

##### `get_package_metadata(package_path: Path) -> PackageMetadata`

Retrieves package metadata.

**Returns:** `PackageMetadata` object with package information.

## Transclusion Engine

### TransclusionEngine

Main engine for processing transclusion directives.

```python
from markitect.packaging.transclusion import TransclusionEngine

engine = TransclusionEngine(
    base_path=Path("templates/"),
    variables={'title': 'My Document', 'version': '1.0'},
    max_depth=10
)

# Process content with directives
result = engine.process_content(content_with_directives)

# Process file
result = engine.process_file(Path("template.mdt"))
```

#### Methods

##### `__init__(base_path=None, variables=None, max_depth=10)`

Initialize transclusion engine.

**Parameters:**
- `base_path`: Base path for relative file resolution
- `variables`: Initial variables dictionary
- `max_depth`: Maximum inclusion depth (default: 10)

##### `process_content(content: str, context=None) -> str`

Process transclusion directives in content.

**Parameters:**
- `content`: String containing transclusion directives
- `context`: Optional TransclusionContext (created if None)

**Returns:** Processed content with directives resolved

##### `process_file(file_path: Path, context=None) -> str`

Process file with transclusion directives.

**Parameters:**
- `file_path`: Path to file to process
- `context`: Optional TransclusionContext

**Returns:** Processed file content

### TransclusionContext

Context manager for transclusion processing.

```python
from markitect.packaging.transclusion import TransclusionContext

context = TransclusionContext(
    base_path=Path("templates/"),
    variables={'author': 'John Doe'},
    max_depth=5
)

# Set variables
context.set_variable('title', 'Advanced Guide')

# Get variables with default
title = context.get_variable('title', 'Untitled')

# Substitute variables in text
result = context.substitute_variables("Title: {{title}}")
```

#### Methods

##### `set_variable(name: str, value: Any)`

Set a variable in the context.

##### `get_variable(name: str, default=None) -> Any`

Get variable value with optional default.

##### `substitute_variables(text: str) -> str`

Substitute variables using `{{variable}}` syntax.

##### `resolve_path(path: str) -> Path`

Resolve path relative to context base path.

##### `enter_file(file_path: Path)` / `exit_file(file_path: Path)`

Track file processing for circular reference detection.

### DirectiveParser

Parser for transclusion directives.

```python
from markitect.packaging.transclusion import DirectiveParser

# Parse all directives from content
directives = DirectiveParser.parse_directives(content)

# Extract just file includes
files = DirectiveParser.extract_file_includes(content)
```

#### Methods

##### `parse_directives(content: str) -> List[Directive]`

Parse all transclusion directives from content.

**Returns:** List of `Directive` objects with:
- `type`: Directive type ('include', 'variable', 'conditional')
- `args`: Parsed arguments dictionary
- `content`: Block content (for conditional directives)
- `start_pos`, `end_pos`: Position in original content

##### `extract_file_includes(content: str) -> List[str]`

Extract file paths from include directives.

**Returns:** List of file paths referenced in includes

## Utility Classes

### AssetUtils

Utilities for asset discovery and management.

```python
from markitect.packaging.asset_utils import AssetUtils

# Discover assets in directory
assets = AssetUtils.discover_assets(Path("project/"))

# Create asset metadata
metadata = AssetUtils.create_asset_metadata(
    file_path=Path("image.png"),
    package_path="assets/image.png"
)

# Calculate checksum
checksum = AssetUtils.calculate_checksum(Path("file.jpg"))

# Validate integrity
valid = AssetUtils.validate_asset_integrity(Path("file.jpg"), expected_checksum)
```

#### Static Methods

##### `discover_assets(source_path: Path, asset_extensions=None) -> List[Path]`

Discover asset files in a source path.

**Parameters:**
- `source_path`: Directory or file to search
- `asset_extensions`: Set of extensions to consider (optional)

**Returns:** List of discovered asset paths

##### `create_asset_metadata(file_path: Path, package_path: str, original_path=None) -> AssetMetadata`

Create metadata for an asset file.

**Returns:** `AssetMetadata` object with file information

##### `calculate_checksum(file_path: Path) -> str`

Calculate SHA-256 checksum of file.

##### `validate_asset_integrity(file_path: Path, expected_checksum: str) -> bool`

Validate file integrity using checksum.

### PathUtils

Path manipulation and rewriting utilities.

```python
from markitect.packaging.path_utils import PathUtils

# Rewrite asset paths in content
content = "![Image](./assets/logo.png)"
asset_map = {"./assets/logo.png": "embedded/logo.png"}
rewritten = PathUtils.rewrite_asset_paths(content, asset_map)

# Extract referenced paths
paths = PathUtils.extract_referenced_paths(markdown_content)

# Normalize path
normalized = PathUtils.normalize_path("./images/../assets/file.png")
```

#### Static Methods

##### `rewrite_asset_paths(content: str, asset_map: Dict[str, str]) -> str`

Rewrite asset paths in markdown content.

**Parameters:**
- `content`: Markdown content to process
- `asset_map`: Mapping from original to new paths

##### `extract_referenced_paths(content: str) -> Set[str]`

Extract all asset paths referenced in markdown.

##### `normalize_path(path: str, base_path=None) -> str`

Normalize path for consistent handling.

##### `is_external_url(url: str) -> bool`

Check if URL is external (has scheme).

## Data Classes

### PackageMetadata

```python
@dataclass
class PackageMetadata:
    format: str                    # Package format ("mdz", "mdt", etc.)
    version: str                   # Package format version
    created: str                   # ISO timestamp of creation
    markitect_version: str         # MarkiTect version used
    assets: List[AssetMetadata]    # List of embedded assets
    dependencies: List[str] = None # Optional dependencies
```

### AssetMetadata

```python
@dataclass
class AssetMetadata:
    path: str                        # Path within package
    original_path: str               # Original source path
    size: int                        # File size in bytes
    checksum: str                    # SHA-256 checksum
    mime_type: Optional[str] = None  # MIME type
```

## Exception Hierarchy

```
PackagingError                    # Base packaging exception
├── PackageFormatError           # Package format issues
│   └── InvalidPackageError      # Invalid package structure
├── AssetError                   # Asset handling errors
│   └── AssetNotFoundError       # Asset file not found
├── PathRewriteError            # Path rewriting issues
└── TransclusionError           # Transclusion processing errors
    ├── CircularReferenceError   # Circular inclusion detected
    └── DepthLimitError         # Max inclusion depth exceeded
```

### Usage

```python
from markitect.packaging.errors import (
    PackagingError, AssetError, TransclusionError,
    CircularReferenceError, DepthLimitError
)

try:
    result = engine.process_file(template_file)
except CircularReferenceError as e:
    print(f"Circular reference: {e}")
except TransclusionError as e:
    print(f"Transclusion error: {e}")
except PackagingError as e:
    print(f"General packaging error: {e}")
```

## Integration Points

### Variant System Integration

```python
# Add to ExplodeVariant enum
from markitect.explode_variants.enums import ExplodeVariant
# ExplodeVariant.MDZ and ExplodeVariant.MDT are now available

# Factory integration
from markitect.explode_variants import get_variant_factory
factory = get_variant_factory()
mdz_variant = factory.create_variant(ExplodeVariant.MDZ)
```

### CLI Integration

Future CLI commands will integrate with this API:

```bash
# Will use MdzVariant.create_package()
markitect md-package create document.md --format mdz

# Will use TransclusionEngine.process_file()
markitect md-transclude process template.mdt --variables vars.json
```

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**Version**: 1.0 (Issue #150)
**Status**: Complete implementation with 100% test coverage
**Compatibility**: Integrates seamlessly with existing MarkiTect variant system