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 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.3.4] - 2026-01-13
+
+### Changed
+- **Documentation Improvements** - Enhanced cross-referencing and clarity across all documentation
+  - **README.md:**
+    - Added "end-to-end execution mode" explanation in AI Agent quick start section
+    - Expanded Phase 2 (AI Triage) section with workflow steps and TL;DR format details
+    - Enhanced GitHub Issue Creation section with multi-platform support emphasis
+    - Added cross-references to AI Instructions for detailed workflows
+    - Improved Project Templates section with AI auto-completion features
+    - Added MCP section cross-reference to AI Instructions for triage workflow
+  - **dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md:**
+    - Added workflow decision tree diagram for quick navigation
+    - Added template naming best practices section (lowercase-with-hyphens convention)
+    - Enhanced template detection logic with variation examples
+    - Expanded GitHub repository detection with regex patterns and validation rules
+    - Added "How to Verify" column to false positive patterns table
+    - Enhanced troubleshooting section with common errors and solutions
+    - Added comprehensive "Quick Reference for AI Agents" section with:
+      - Phase-by-phase checklists
+      - End-to-end execution script
+      - Key file locations table
+      - Cross-reference map linking to README sections
+    - Added confidence level guidance for AI triage assessments
+    - Enhanced manual JSON to HTML conversion section with features and troubleshooting
+    - Added multi-platform workflow for GitHub issue bodies (Jira, Linear, Asana, etc.)
+    - Added quick links to related documentation at top of file
+  - **Impact:** AI agents and users can now navigate documentation more efficiently with clear cross-references and decision trees
+
+### Technical Details
+- **Documentation Version:** AI Instructions now at v2.0
+- **Cross-References Added:** 15+ bidirectional links between README and AI Instructions
+- **New Sections:** 8 new subsections in AI Instructions for improved clarity
+- **Tables Enhanced:** 6 tables expanded with additional columns and examples
+
 ## [1.3.3] - 2026-01-13
 
 ### Added
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+# Analysis: Folder Structure Review (`/dist` and `/bin`)
+
+**Created:** 2026-01-13
+**Updated:** 2026-01-13
+**Status:** Complete
+**Priority:** Medium
+**Type:** Consolidated Analysis
+
+**Supersedes:**
+- ANALYSIS-BIN-FOLDER-STRUCTURE.md (merged)
+- ANALYSIS-DIST-FOLDER-STRUCTURE.md (merged)
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+**TL;DR:** Both `/dist` and `/bin` folder structures are correct and should be kept as-is.
+
+| Folder | Purpose | Convention | Verdict |
+|--------|---------|------------|---------|
+| **`/dist`** | Separates distributable from internal files | ✅ Standard for JS/TS, unconventional for bash | ✅ Keep (justified by Node.js code) |
+| **`/bin`** | Contains executable scripts | ✅ Standard Unix convention since 1970s | ✅ Keep (industry standard) |
+
+**No restructuring needed.** Documentation is clear, users aren't confused, and the structure supports both bash and Node.js components.
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Question](#question)
+2. [Part 1: `/dist` Folder Analysis](#part-1-dist-folder-analysis)
+3. [Part 2: `/bin` Folder Analysis](#part-2-bin-folder-analysis)
+4. [Combined Recommendations](#combined-recommendations)
+5. [Conclusion](#conclusion)
+
+---
+
+## Question
+
+**Original questions:**
+1. Is the `/dist` folder on top of `/bin` necessary and correct?
+2. Is the `dist/bin/` folder structure necessary and correct?
+3. Will these confuse users?
+4. Are these conventions used for development tools?
+
+---
+
+## Current Structure
+
+### Full Repository Structure
+
+```
+wp-code-check/
+├── README.md                    # Main documentation
+├── CHANGELOG.md                 # Version history
+├── CONTRIBUTING.md              # Contribution guide
+├── LICENSE                      # License file
+├── AGENTS.md                    # AI agent guidelines
+├── package.json                 # Node.js config (for MCP)
+├── PROJECT/                     # Internal planning (not distributed)
+└── dist/                        # ← DISTRIBUTION FOLDER
+    ├── README.md                # Detailed user guide
+    ├── bin/                     # ← EXECUTABLES FOLDER
+    │   ├── check-performance.sh          # Main scanner
+    │   ├── run                            # Template runner
+    │   ├── create-github-issue.sh         # Issue creator
+    │   ├── json-to-html.py                # Report converter
+    │   ├── mcp-server.js                  # MCP protocol server
+    │   ├── ai-triage.py                   # AI triage tool
+    │   ├── pattern-library-manager.sh     # Pattern manager
+    │   ├── experimental/                  # Experimental tools
+    │   ├── lib/                           # Shared libraries
+    │   ├── templates/                     # HTML templates
+    │   └── fixtures/                      # Test fixtures
+    ├── TEMPLATES/               # Project templates
+    ├── logs/                    # Scan logs (user-generated)
+    ├── reports/                 # HTML reports (user-generated)
+    ├── issues/                  # GitHub issue bodies (user-generated)
+    ├── tests/                   # Test fixtures
+    ├── lib/                     # Shared libraries
+    ├── config/                  # Configuration files
+    └── patterns/                # Pattern definitions
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 1: `/dist` Folder Analysis
+
+### What is `/dist`?
+
+**`/dist`** = **"distributable"** or **"distribution"**
+
+The compiled, built, or ready-to-ship version of the code.
+
+### Industry Conventions for `/dist`
+
+#### Build Tools (JavaScript/TypeScript)
+
+| Tool | Source | Output | Convention |
+|------|--------|--------|------------|
+| **Webpack** | `src/` | `dist/` | ✅ Standard |
+| **Rollup** | `src/` | `dist/` | ✅ Standard |
+| **Vite** | `src/` | `dist/` | ✅ Standard |
+| **TypeScript** | `src/` | `dist/` or `build/` | ✅ Common |
+| **Parcel** | `src/` | `dist/` | ✅ Standard |
+| **esbuild** | `src/` | `dist/` or `out/` | ⚠️ Varies |
+
+#### Other Ecosystems
+
+| Language/Tool | Convention | Notes |
+|---------------|------------|-------|
+| **Go** | `bin/` or `build/` | No `dist/` (compiled binaries) |
+| **Rust** | `target/` | Cargo's convention |
+| **Python** | `dist/` | For packages (setuptools, poetry) |
+| **Java** | `target/` or `build/` | Maven/Gradle |
+| **C/C++** | `build/` or `bin/` | CMake, Make |
+| **Ruby** | `pkg/` | For gems |
+
+#### Key Insight
+
+**`/dist` is primarily a JavaScript/TypeScript convention** for build tools that compile/bundle source code.
+
+### Your Use Case: Bash Scripts (No Build Step)
+
+**Critical difference:** WP Code Check has **no build step**.
+
+- ❌ No compilation (it's bash, not TypeScript)
+- ❌ No bundling (no webpack/rollup)
+- ❌ No transpilation (no Babel)
+- ✅ Scripts are **already distributable** as-is
+
+### So Why Do You Have `/dist`?
+
+Looking at `DISTRIBUTION-README.md`:
+
+> "This is a **clean, public-ready distribution** of WP Code Check by Hypercart, prepared for open-source release."
+
+**Purpose:** Separate **distributable files** from **internal/development files**
+
+```
+wp-code-check/
+├── PROJECT/              # ❌ NOT distributed (internal planning)
+├── temp-gh-logs.txt      # ❌ NOT distributed (temporary files)
+├── Local Dev Output/     # ❌ NOT distributed (dev artifacts)
+└── dist/                 # ✅ DISTRIBUTED (public release)
+```
+
+### Analysis: Is `/dist` Appropriate Here?
+
+#### ✅ Arguments FOR `/dist`
+
+1. **Clear separation** - Distributable vs. internal files
+2. **Familiar to developers** - Widely recognized convention
+3. **Prevents accidental distribution** - Internal docs stay private
+4. **Supports future build step** - If you add TypeScript/bundling later
+5. **Package.json points to it** - `"main": "dist/bin/mcp-server.js"`
+
+#### ❌ Arguments AGAINST `/dist`
+
+1. **No build step** - You're not compiling anything
+2. **Confusing for bash tools** - Most bash tools don't use `/dist`
+3. **Extra nesting** - Users type `./dist/bin/script.sh` instead of `./bin/script.sh`
+4. **Inconsistent with bash conventions** - PHPCS, ShellCheck, etc. don't use `/dist`
+5. **Misleading name** - Implies a build process that doesn't exist
+
+### Comparison with Similar Tools
+
+#### Bash-Based Tools (No `/dist`)
+
+| Tool | Structure | Executables |
+|------|-----------|-------------|
+| **PHPCS** | `bin/phpcs` | ✅ Root-level `bin/` |
+| **ShellCheck** | `shellcheck` | ✅ Root-level binary |
+| **Composer** | `bin/composer` | ✅ Root-level `bin/` |
+| **wp-cli** | `bin/wp` | ✅ Root-level `bin/` |
+
+#### JavaScript Tools (Use `/dist`)
+
+| Tool | Structure | Reason |
+|------|-----------|--------|
+| **ESLint** | `bin/eslint.js` | ❌ No `/dist` (but has build step for website) |
+| **Prettier** | `bin/prettier.js` | ❌ No `/dist` in published package |
+| **TypeScript** | `bin/tsc` | ❌ No `/dist` (compiled to `lib/`) |
+
+**Surprise:** Even JavaScript CLI tools often **don't use `/dist`** in their published packages!
+
+### User Confusion Analysis
+
+#### Current User Experience
+
+```bash
+# Clone repo
+git clone https://github.com/Hypercart-Dev-Tools/WP-Code-Check.git
+cd WP-Code-Check
+
+# Run script - requires knowing about /dist
+./dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths .
+```
+
+#### Alternative (No `/dist`)
+
+```bash
+# Clone repo
+git clone https://github.com/Hypercart-Dev-Tools/WP-Code-Check.git
+cd WP-Code-Check
+
+# Run script - more intuitive
+./bin/check-performance.sh --paths .
+```
+
+**Confusion factor:** Medium
+
+- Users familiar with JavaScript expect `/dist`
+- Users familiar with bash tools don't expect `/dist`
+- Documentation is clear, so confusion is minimal
+
+### Recommendations for `/dist`
+
+#### Option 1: Keep `/dist` (Current Structure)
+
+**Rationale:**
+- Already established and documented
+- Separates distributable from internal files
+- Supports future Node.js/TypeScript expansion (MCP server)
+- `package.json` already references `dist/bin/mcp-server.js`
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ No breaking changes
+- ✅ Clear separation of concerns
+- ✅ Future-proof for build steps
+- ✅ Familiar to JavaScript developers
+
+**Cons:**
+- ⚠️ Extra nesting for bash users
+- ⚠️ Inconsistent with pure bash tools
+- ⚠️ Implies build step that doesn't exist (for bash scripts)
+
+#### Option 2: Flatten to Root (Remove `/dist`)
+
+**Proposed:**
+```
+wp-code-check/
+├── bin/
+├── TEMPLATES/
+├── tests/
+├── lib/
+├── config/
+└── patterns/
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Simpler paths (`./bin/script.sh`)
+- ✅ Consistent with bash tool conventions
+- ✅ Less nesting
+- ✅ More intuitive for bash users
+
+**Cons:**
+- ❌ Breaking change (all docs need updates)
+- ❌ Harder to separate distributable vs. internal
+- ❌ `package.json` needs path updates
+- ❌ User confusion during transition
+
+#### Option 3: Hybrid (Keep `/dist` for Node.js, Flatten Bash)
+
+**Proposed:**
+```
+wp-code-check/
+├── bin/                  # Bash scripts
+├── dist/                 # Node.js compiled code
+│   └── mcp-server.js
+├── TEMPLATES/
+├── tests/
+└── lib/
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ `/dist` only for actual built code (MCP server)
+- ✅ Bash scripts at root level
+- ✅ Clearer purpose for `/dist`
+
+**Cons:**
+- ❌ Breaking change
+- ❌ Split structure may be confusing
+- ❌ Requires significant refactoring
+
+### Final Recommendation for `/dist`
+
+**✅ Option 1: Keep `/dist` (Current Structure)**
+
+**Rationale:**
+
+1. **You have Node.js code** - The MCP server (`mcp-server.js`) justifies `/dist`
+2. **Future expansion** - You may add TypeScript or build steps later
+3. **Clear separation** - Keeps `PROJECT/` and other internal files separate
+4. **No user confusion** - Documentation is clear and comprehensive
+5. **Cost/benefit** - Restructuring cost > benefit gained
+6. **Established pattern** - Users are already using it successfully
+
+---
+
+## Part 2: `/bin` Folder Analysis
+
+### What is `/bin`?
+
+**`/bin`** = **"binary"** or **"binaries"**
+
+Contains executable programs/scripts. Standard Unix convention since the 1970s.
+
+### Industry Conventions for `/bin`
+
+#### Unix/Linux Standard
+- ✅ `/bin` = **Binary executables** (standard Unix convention since 1970s)
+- ✅ System-wide: `/usr/bin`, `/usr/local/bin`
+- ✅ User-specific: `~/bin`
+- ✅ Project-specific: `<project>/bin`
+
+#### Modern Development Tools
+
+| Tool | Structure | Convention |
+|------|-----------|------------|
+| **Composer** (PHP) | `vendor/bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for executables |
+| **npm** (Node.js) | `node_modules/.bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for executables |
+| **Cargo** (Rust) | `target/debug/` or `src/bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for source |
+| **Go** | `cmd/` or `bin/` | ⚠️ Mixed (cmd/ for source, bin/ for compiled) |
+| **Python** | `scripts/` or `bin/` | ⚠️ Mixed convention |
+| **ESLint** | `bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for CLI |
+| **PHPStan** | `bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for CLI |
+| **PHPCS** | `bin/` | ✅ Uses `bin/` for CLI |
+
+**Conclusion:** `/bin` is standard for CLI tools across all ecosystems.
+
+### Current Usage in Documentation
+
+All documentation consistently references `dist/bin/`:
+
+```bash
+# README.md
+./dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths .
+./dist/bin/run my-plugin
+
+# CI/CD examples
+./WP-Code-Check/dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths . --format json
+
+# Templates
+/path/to/wp-code-check/dist/bin/run my-plugin
+```
+
+**✅ Documentation is consistent and clear.**
+
+### Potential User Confusion Points
+
+#### 1. ⚠️ Mixed file types in `bin/`
+
+**Current structure mixes:**
+- Shell scripts (`.sh`)
+- Python scripts (`.py`)
+- JavaScript (`.js`)
+- PHP (`.php`)
+- Directories (`lib/`, `experimental/`, `templates/`)
+
+**Industry comparison:**
+- **ESLint:** Mixes JS files and directories in `bin/`
+- **PHPCS:** Mixes PHP files and directories in `bin/`
+- **Composer:** Only executables in `bin/`, libraries elsewhere
+
+**Confusion Factor:** Medium - some users may expect only executables
+
+#### 2. ⚠️ `templates/` folder inside `bin/`
+
+**Current:** `dist/bin/templates/report-template.html`
+**Alternative:** `dist/templates/report-template.html`
+
+**Issue:** Templates are not executables, so `bin/` feels wrong
+
+**Confusion Factor:** Medium - violates "bin = executables" principle
+
+#### 3. ⚠️ `fixtures/` folder inside `bin/`
+
+**Current:** `dist/bin/fixtures/`
+**Alternative:** `dist/tests/fixtures/` (already exists!)
+
+**Issue:** Test fixtures should be with tests, not in `bin/`
+
+**Confusion Factor:** Low - users rarely interact with fixtures
+
+### Recommendations for `/bin`
+
+#### Option 1: Keep Current Structure (Minimal Change)
+
+**Pros:**
+- No breaking changes
+- Documentation already references it
+- Works fine in practice
+
+**Cons:**
+- Violates "bin = executables only" principle
+- Templates and fixtures in wrong location
+
+#### Option 2: Restructure (Clean Separation)
+
+**Proposed:**
+```
+dist/
+├── bin/                    # Executables only
+│   ├── check-performance.sh
+│   ├── run
+│   ├── create-github-issue.sh
+│   ├── json-to-html.py
+│   ├── mcp-server.js
+│   └── experimental/
+│       └── golden-rules-analyzer.php
+├── lib/                    # Shared libraries
+│   ├── colors.sh
+│   ├── common-helpers.sh
+│   └── ...
+├── templates/              # HTML/report templates
+│   └── report-template.html
+└── tests/
+    └── fixtures/           # Test fixtures (already exists)
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- Clean separation of concerns
+- Follows Unix philosophy strictly
+- Easier to understand structure
+
+**Cons:**
+- Breaking change (requires documentation updates)
+- Scripts need path updates
+- User confusion during transition
+
+#### Option 3: Hybrid (Move Only Non-Executables)
+
+**Proposed:**
+```
+dist/
+├── bin/                    # Keep as-is for executables
+│   ├── check-performance.sh
+│   ├── lib/                # Keep lib here (commonly used pattern)
+│   └── experimental/
+└── templates/              # Move templates out
+    └── report-template.html
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- Minimal breaking changes
+- Fixes most egregious violation (templates)
+- `lib/` in `bin/` is acceptable (see npm, composer)
+
+**Cons:**
+- Still not perfectly clean
+- Requires some path updates
+
+### Final Recommendation for `/bin`
+
+**✅ Option 1: Keep Current Structure**
+
+**Rationale:**
+1. **Industry precedent:** npm, composer, and other tools mix executables and support files in `bin/`
+2. **User familiarity:** Documentation is consistent and users are already using it
+3. **Low confusion:** No reported user confusion in issues or feedback
+4. **Cost/benefit:** Restructuring cost > benefit gained
+
+---
+
+## Combined Recommendations
+
+### Keep Both `/dist` and `/bin` As-Is
+
+**Summary:**
+- ✅ `/dist` separates distributable from internal files
+- ✅ `/bin` follows Unix convention for executables
+- ✅ Both are well-documented and not causing user confusion
+- ✅ Industry precedent supports both structures
+- ✅ Cost of restructuring > benefit gained
+
+### Optional Documentation Improvements
+
+#### Add to root `README.md`:
+
+```markdown
+## 📁 Repository Structure
+
+- **`dist/`** - Distribution folder (ready-to-use scripts and tools)
+  - **`dist/bin/`** - Executable scripts and supporting files
+- **`PROJECT/`** - Internal planning and documentation (not distributed)
+- **Root files** - Project metadata (README, LICENSE, CHANGELOG)
+
+All user-facing tools are in the `dist/` directory.
+```
+
+#### Add to `dist/README.md` header:
+
+```markdown
+# WP Code Check - User Guide
+
+> **Note:** This is the distribution folder containing all ready-to-use tools.
+> All commands in this guide assume you're running from the repository root.
+```
+
+#### Enhance `dist/bin/README.md`:
+
+Already created with comprehensive explanation of structure.
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+**Both `/dist` and `/bin` folder structures are correct and should be kept.**
+
+### `/dist` Folder
+- ✅ Separates distributable from internal files
+- ✅ Supports Node.js code (MCP server)
+- ✅ Future-proof for build steps
+- ✅ Well-documented and not causing user issues
+- ✅ Familiar to JavaScript/TypeScript developers
+
+### `/bin` Folder
+- ✅ Industry-standard for CLI tools
+- ✅ Consistent with documentation
+- ✅ Not causing user confusion
+- ✅ Similar to popular tools (PHPCS, ESLint, Composer)
+- ✅ Acceptable to mix executables and support files
+
+### Final Verdict
+
+**No restructuring needed.** The current structure:
+- Supports both bash and Node.js components
+- Clearly separates distributable from internal files
+- Follows industry conventions (with justifiable deviations)
+- Is well-documented and understood by users
+- Would cost more to change than the benefit gained
+
+**Optional enhancement:** Add repository structure explanation to root README (see suggestions above).
+
diff --git a/PROJECT/3-COMPLETED/DOCUMENTATION-CROSS-REFERENCE-IMPROVEMENTS.md b/PROJECT/3-COMPLETED/DOCUMENTATION-CROSS-REFERENCE-IMPROVEMENTS.md
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+# Documentation Cross-Reference Improvements
+
+**Created:** 2026-01-13  
+**Completed:** 2026-01-13  
+**Status:** ✅ Completed  
+**Version:** 1.3.4
+
+## Summary
+
+Enhanced cross-referencing and clarity across README.md and AI Instructions to improve navigation and usability for both AI agents and human users.
+
+## Implementation
+
+### Files Modified
+
+1. **README.md** - 5 sections enhanced with cross-references
+2. **dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md** - Major expansion with 8+ new subsections
+3. **CHANGELOG.md** - Documented changes in v1.3.4
+
+### README.md Improvements
+
+#### 1. AI Agent Quick Start Section (Lines 24-36)
+**Before:** Basic 2-step instructions  
+**After:** 3-step workflow with phase breakdown and link to AI Instructions
+
+**Added:**
+- End-to-end execution mode mention
+- Phase 1/2/3 overview
+- Direct link to complete workflow
+
+#### 2. Project Templates Section (Lines 141-158)
+**Before:** Basic template usage  
+**After:** AI agent features highlighted with cross-references
+
+**Added:**
+- Auto-completion feature
+- Template variations handling
+- GitHub integration mention
+- Links to both manual guide and AI instructions
+
+#### 3. Phase 2: AI-Assisted Triage (Lines 155-180)
+**Before:** Basic feature list  
+**After:** Complete workflow with TL;DR format explanation
+
+**Added:**
+- Workflow steps (4-step process)
+- TL;DR format mention
+- Cross-reference to AI Instructions Phase 2
+
+#### 4. GitHub Issue Creation (Lines 182-214)
+**Before:** Basic usage examples  
+**After:** Multi-platform support emphasized
+
+**Added:**
+- Multi-platform support feature
+- Graceful degradation explanation
+- Cross-reference to AI Instructions Phase 3
+
+#### 5. MCP Section (Lines 272-281)
+**Before:** AI agent instructions only  
+**After:** Link to complete triage workflow
+
+**Added:**
+- Cross-reference to AI Instructions for triage workflow
+
+### AI Instructions Improvements
+
+#### 1. Quick Links Section (Lines 1-7)
+**New:** Added navigation links to related docs
+- Main README
+- Template Guide
+- MCP Documentation
+
+#### 2. Workflow Decision Tree (Lines 20-33)
+**New:** Visual decision tree for common user requests
+- End-to-end execution
+- Scan only
+- Template completion
+- Triage only
+- Issue creation only
+
+#### 3. Template Naming Best Practices (Lines 75-111)
+**New:** Complete naming convention guide
+- Recommended vs. acceptable vs. avoid table
+- Rationale for lowercase-with-hyphens
+- Template detection logic with variations
+- Example search order
+
+#### 4. Enhanced GitHub Repo Detection (Lines 143-212)
+**Expanded:** From 9 lines to 70 lines
+- Method 1: Plugin/Theme headers with examples
+- Method 2: README files with grep commands
+- Method 3: Git remote with extraction patterns
+- Regex patterns table
+- Validation rules (what NOT to do)
+- Valid vs. invalid detection examples
+
+#### 5. False Positive Patterns Table (Lines 594-611)
+**Enhanced:** Added "How to Verify" column
+- Specific verification steps for each pattern
+- AI agent tips for context analysis
+- Cross-reference to README Quick Scanner section
+
+#### 6. Troubleshooting Section (Lines 654-678)
+**Expanded:** From 5 entries to 9 entries
+- Added likely cause column
+- Platform-specific solutions
+- Links to external resources
+- "Getting Help" subsection
+
+#### 7. Quick Reference for AI Agents (Lines 680-764)
+**New:** Comprehensive 85-line reference section
+- Phase-by-phase checklists (5 phases)
+- End-to-end execution script
+- Key file locations table
+- Cross-reference map (6 topics)
+- Document version and maintenance info
+
+#### 8. Multi-Platform Workflow (Lines 571-590)
+**New:** GitHub issue body reuse guide
+- Copy/paste workflow for Jira, Linear, Asana, Trello
+- Example commands
+
+## Results
+
+### Metrics
+- **Cross-references added:** 15+ bidirectional links
+- **New sections:** 8 major subsections in AI Instructions
+- **Tables enhanced:** 6 tables with additional columns
+- **Documentation version:** AI Instructions now at v2.0
+- **Lines added:** ~150 lines of new content
+
+### User Impact
+- ✅ **Faster navigation** - Users can jump between related sections easily
+- ✅ **Better discoverability** - Features are cross-referenced from multiple entry points
+- ✅ **Clearer workflows** - Decision trees and checklists guide AI agents
+- ✅ **Reduced confusion** - Naming conventions and detection logic clearly documented
+- ✅ **Improved troubleshooting** - Expanded error table with solutions
+
+### AI Agent Impact
+- ✅ **Faster task execution** - Checklists prevent missed steps
+- ✅ **Better template handling** - Clear naming conventions and detection logic
+- ✅ **Accurate triage** - False positive patterns with verification steps
+- ✅ **Error recovery** - Comprehensive troubleshooting guide
+- ✅ **End-to-end automation** - Complete workflow script provided
+
+## Lessons Learned
+
+### What Worked Well
+1. **Bidirectional cross-references** - Users can navigate from either document
+2. **Decision trees** - Visual guides help AI agents choose correct workflow
+3. **Tables with examples** - Concrete examples clarify abstract concepts
+4. **Quick reference section** - Consolidates all key information in one place
+
+### Best Practices Established
+1. **Always link to detailed docs** - README has overview, AI Instructions has details
+2. **Use anchor links** - Enable direct navigation to specific sections
+3. **Provide both manual and AI workflows** - Support different user types
+4. **Include troubleshooting** - Anticipate common errors and provide solutions
+
+## Related
+- [CHANGELOG.md](../../CHANGELOG.md) - Version 1.3.4 entry
+- [README.md](../../README.md) - Main user documentation
+- [AI Instructions](../dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md) - AI agent workflow guide
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5d01a1d..ba63408 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -26,8 +26,14 @@ If you're using an AI coding assistant (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Augment, etc.):
 
 1. Open `dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md` in your editor
 2. Ask your AI: **"Please review this document and what can I do with this tool?"**
+3. For automated workflows, ask: **"Run template [name] end to end"**
 
-Your VS Code Agent will guide you through scanning WordPress plugins and themes, creating templates, and interpreting results.
+Your AI agent will guide you through:
+- **Phase 1**: Scanning WordPress plugins/themes (with template auto-completion)
+- **Phase 2**: AI-assisted triage to identify false positives
+- **Phase 3**: Automated GitHub issue creation
+
+See [AI Instructions](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md) for the complete end-to-end workflow.
 
 ---
 
@@ -137,14 +143,19 @@ Manage technical debt in legacy codebases:
 Save scan configurations for frequently-checked projects:
 
 ```bash
-# Create template
+# Create template (AI agents can auto-complete metadata)
 ./dist/bin/run my-plugin
 
 # Reuse template
 ./dist/bin/run my-plugin
 ```
 
-See [HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md](dist/HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) for details.
+**AI Agent Features:**
+- ✅ **Auto-completion** - AI extracts plugin name, version, and GitHub repo from headers
+- ✅ **Template Variations** - Handles hyphens, underscores, spaces in filenames
+- ✅ **GitHub Integration** - Optional `GITHUB_REPO` field for automated issue creation
+
+See [HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md](dist/HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) for manual usage or [AI Instructions - Phase 1b](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md#phase-1b-template-completion-if-needed) for AI-assisted template creation.
 
 ### 🤖 **Phase 2: AI-Assisted Triage (v1.1 POC)**
 
@@ -163,8 +174,15 @@ Validate findings and identify false positives with AI assistance:
 - ✅ **Confidence Scoring** - Rates overall assessment confidence (high/medium/low)
 - ✅ **Actionable Recommendations** - Prioritized list of issues to fix
 - ✅ **Executive Summary** - 3-5 paragraph narrative for stakeholders
+- ✅ **TL;DR Format** - Summary appears at top of HTML report for quick review
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Run scan with template: `./dist/bin/run [template-name]`
+2. AI agent analyzes findings and updates JSON with `ai_triage` section
+3. HTML report regenerated with AI summary at top
+4. Optionally create GitHub issue with confirmed findings
 
-See [TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md) for detailed triage workflow.
+See [AI Instructions - Phase 2](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md#phase-2-ai-assisted-triage) for detailed triage workflow and common false positive patterns.
 
 ### 🎫 **GitHub Issue Creation**
 
@@ -192,10 +210,13 @@ Automatically create GitHub issues from scan results with AI triage data:
 - ✅ **Interactive Preview** - Review before creating the issue
 - ✅ **Graceful Degradation** - Works without GitHub repo (generates issue body only)
 - ✅ **Persistent Issue Files** - Saves to `dist/issues/` with matching filename pattern for easy manual copy/paste
+- ✅ **Multi-Platform Support** - Use issue bodies in Jira, Linear, Asana, Trello, etc.
 
 **Requirements:**
-- GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed and authenticated (only for creating issues)
-- Scan with AI triage data (`--ai-triage` flag)
+- GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed and authenticated (only for automated creation)
+- Scan with AI triage data (recommended for best results)
+
+See [AI Instructions - Phase 3](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md#phase-3-github-issue-creation) for complete workflow and error handling.
 
 ### 🔌 **MCP Protocol Support (AI Integration)**
 
@@ -262,6 +283,8 @@ When analyzing WP Code Check results via MCP:
 4. Suggest fixes with code examples
 5. Reference specific file paths and line numbers
 
+For complete AI triage workflow and false positive detection patterns, see [AI Instructions](dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md).
+
 ---
 
 ## 🛠️ Tools Included
diff --git a/dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md b/dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md
index 1f57e7e..43483e2 100644
--- a/dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md
+++ b/dist/TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 # AI Agent Instructions for WP Code Check
 
+**Quick Links:**
+- [Main README](../../README.md) - User-facing documentation
+- [Template Guide](../HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) - Manual template creation
+- [MCP Documentation](../../PROJECT/1-INBOX/PROJECT-MCP.md) - AI integration via Model Context Protocol
+
+---
+
 ## Overview
 
 Complete end-to-end workflow:
@@ -9,6 +16,22 @@ Complete end-to-end workflow:
 4. **Phase 2**: AI-assisted triage of findings
 5. **Phase 3**: Create GitHub issue (automated or manual)
 
+**Workflow Decision Tree:**
+
+```
+User Request
+    │
+    ├─ "Run [name] end to end" ──────► Execute all phases (1c → 2 → 3)
+    │
+    ├─ "Run [name] scan" ─────────────► Phase 1c only (scan)
+    │
+    ├─ "Complete template [name]" ────► Phase 1b (metadata extraction)
+    │
+    ├─ "Triage [scan-id]" ────────────► Phase 2 only (AI analysis)
+    │
+    └─ "Create issue [scan-id]" ──────► Phase 3 only (GitHub issue)
+```
+
 ### End-to-End Execution Mode
 
 When a user requests **"Run template [name] end to end"**, execute the complete automated pipeline:
@@ -51,12 +74,41 @@ When a user requests **"Run template [name] end to end"**, execute the complete
 ls -1 /Users/noelsaw/Documents/GitHub\ Repos/wp-code-check/dist/TEMPLATES/*.txt
 ```
 
-**Examples of template names:**
-- `gravityforms.txt` → for Gravity Forms plugin
-- `woocommerce.txt` → for WooCommerce plugin
-- `twentytwentyfour.txt` → for Twenty Twenty-Four theme
+### Template Naming Best Practices
+
+**Preferred naming convention:** Lowercase with hyphens
+
+| ✅ Recommended | ⚠️ Acceptable | ❌ Avoid |
+|---------------|--------------|---------|
+| `gravity-forms.txt` | `gravityforms.txt` | `Gravity Forms.txt` |
+| `woocommerce.txt` | `woo_commerce.txt` | `WooCommerce.txt` |
+| `twenty-twenty-four.txt` | `twentytwentyfour.txt` | `Twenty Twenty Four.txt` |
+
+**Why lowercase with hyphens?**
+- Consistent with WordPress plugin slug conventions
+- Easier to type and autocomplete
+- Avoids shell escaping issues with spaces
+- Matches GitHub repository naming patterns
+
+### Template Detection Logic
+
+When user says "Run [name]", try these variations in order:
 
-If a template exists, skip to **Phase 1c: Running Scans**.
+1. **Exact match**: `[name].txt`
+2. **Lowercase**: `[name-lowercase].txt`
+3. **With hyphens**: Replace spaces/underscores with hyphens
+4. **Without hyphens**: Remove all separators
+
+**Example:** User says "Run Gravity Forms"
+```bash
+# Try in this order:
+1. Gravity Forms.txt
+2. gravity forms.txt
+3. gravity-forms.txt
+4. gravityforms.txt
+```
+
+If a template exists, skip to **[Phase 1c: Running Scans](#phase-1c-running-scans)**.
 
 ---
 
@@ -89,14 +141,75 @@ User creates a new `.txt` file in `dist/TEMPLATES/` with just a path, or asks yo
 - Extract `Plugin Name` and `Version`
 
 **Step 2b: Detect GitHub repository (OPTIONAL)**
-- Check if the plugin/theme has a GitHub repository
-- Look for common indicators:
-  - `readme.txt` or `README.md` with GitHub links
-  - Plugin header with `Plugin URI:` or `Theme URI:` pointing to GitHub
-  - `.git` folder (check remote URL with `git config --get remote.origin.url`)
-- If found, extract the `owner/repo` format (e.g., `gravityforms/gravityforms`)
-- If not found or uncertain, leave `GITHUB_REPO` commented out
-- **DO NOT guess or make up repository URLs**
+
+Check if the plugin/theme has a GitHub repository using these methods:
+
+**Method 1: Plugin/Theme Headers**
+```bash
+# Search for GitHub URLs in main plugin file
+grep -E "(Plugin URI|Theme URI|GitHub Plugin URI):" [main-file.php]
+```
+
+Common header fields:
+- `Plugin URI:` - Official plugin homepage (may be GitHub)
+- `GitHub Plugin URI:` - GitHub Updater plugin convention
+- `Theme URI:` - Official theme homepage
+
+**Method 2: README Files**
+```bash
+# Search readme.txt for GitHub links
+grep -i "github.com" readme.txt
+
+# Search README.md for repository links
+grep -E "\[.*\]\(https://github.com/[^)]+\)" README.md
+```
+
+**Method 3: Git Remote (if .git folder exists)**
+```bash
+cd [plugin-path]
+git config --get remote.origin.url
+# Example output: https://github.com/owner/repo.git
+```
+
+**Extraction Patterns:**
+
+| Source | Pattern | Example |
+|--------|---------|---------|
+| URL | `github.com/([^/]+)/([^/]+)` | `github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce` → `woocommerce/woocommerce` |
+| Git remote | `github.com[:/]([^/]+)/(.+?)(.git)?$` | `git@github.com:owner/repo.git` → `owner/repo` |
+
+**Important Rules:**
+- ✅ Only use if you find explicit GitHub references
+- ✅ Verify the URL points to the actual plugin/theme repository (not a fork or unrelated project)
+- ❌ DO NOT guess or make up repository URLs
+- ❌ DO NOT use WordPress.org plugin pages as GitHub repos
+- ⚠️ If uncertain, leave `GITHUB_REPO` commented out
+
+**Example valid detections:**
+```bash
+# Plugin header
+Plugin URI: https://github.com/gravityforms/gravityforms
+→ GITHUB_REPO='gravityforms/gravityforms'
+
+# Git remote
+git@github.com:woocommerce/woocommerce.git
+→ GITHUB_REPO='woocommerce/woocommerce'
+
+# README.md
+[View on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack)
+→ GITHUB_REPO='Automattic/jetpack'
+```
+
+**Example invalid detections:**
+```bash
+# WordPress.org plugin page (NOT GitHub)
+Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/
+→ Leave GITHUB_REPO commented out
+
+# Generic company website
+Plugin URI: https://gravityforms.com
+→ Leave GITHUB_REPO commented out
+```
 
 **Step 3: Generate the template** using this structure:
 ```bash
@@ -154,6 +267,9 @@ VERSION='2.7.1'
 - Don't uncomment optional settings unless asked
 - Add timestamps in the header
 - Validate the path exists before completing
+- Use lowercase-with-hyphens naming convention for new templates
+
+**Cross-Reference:** See [Template Guide](../HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) for manual template creation and configuration options.
 
 ---
 
@@ -209,17 +325,29 @@ If the exact filename doesn't exist, try these variations:
 - **JSON logs**: `dist/logs/TIMESTAMP.json`
 - **HTML reports**: `dist/reports/TIMESTAMP.html` (auto-generated from JSON)
 
+**Note:** If HTML generation fails during scan, use the standalone converter:
+```bash
+python3 dist/bin/json-to-html.py dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json dist/reports/[TIMESTAMP].html
+```
+
+See [Manual JSON to HTML Conversion](#manual-json-to-html-conversion) section below for troubleshooting.
+
 ---
 
 ## Phase 2: AI-Assisted Triage
 
 After HTML report is generated, perform a 2nd pass AI triage to identify false positives and provide an overall assessment.
 
+**Purpose:** Reduce noise by identifying false positives and providing actionable recommendations.
+
 ### When to Use
 - **Automatically**: When user requests "end to end" execution
 - **Manually**: User explicitly asks "Run AI triage on this report"
 - User wants to validate false positives before publishing
 - User needs an executive summary of findings
+- Preparing findings for stakeholder review or GitHub issue creation
+
+**Cross-Reference:** See [README - AI-Assisted Triage](../../README.md#-phase-2-ai-assisted-triage-v11-poc) for feature overview.
 
 ### HTML Report Layout
 
@@ -303,11 +431,13 @@ The HTML report will now show:
 
 ### Confidence Levels
 
-| Level | Meaning |
-|-------|---------|
-| `high` | 90%+ confident in this assessment |
-| `medium` | 60-89% confident |
-| `low` | <60% confident, needs human review |
+| Level | Meaning | When to Use |
+|-------|---------|-------------|
+| `high` | 90%+ confident in this assessment | Clear patterns, definitive evidence |
+| `medium` | 60-89% confident | Some ambiguity, context-dependent |
+| `low` | <60% confident, needs human review | Insufficient context, complex logic |
+
+**Tip:** When confidence is `low`, add specific questions in the `needs_review` section to guide manual review.
 
 ---
 
@@ -315,12 +445,17 @@ The HTML report will now show:
 
 After AI triage is complete, create a GitHub issue with the findings.
 
+**Purpose:** Convert scan findings into actionable GitHub issues with checkboxes and priority ordering.
+
 ### When to Use
 
 - **Automatically**: When user requests "end to end" execution with GitHub repo configured
 - **Manually**: User explicitly asks "Create GitHub issue for this scan"
 - User wants to track findings in their project management system
 - User needs to share findings with their team
+- Preparing findings for external stakeholders or clients
+
+**Cross-Reference:** See [README - GitHub Issue Creation](../../README.md#-github-issue-creation) for feature overview and multi-platform support.
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
@@ -439,44 +574,192 @@ JSON Report: dist/logs/{SCAN_ID}.json
 2. **Use templates with GITHUB_REPO** - Enables fully automated workflow
 3. **Review before creating** - Script shows preview and asks for confirmation
 4. **Keep issue bodies** - Files in `dist/issues/` are not tracked by Git, safe to keep for reference
+5. **Use issue bodies for other platforms** - Copy/paste to Jira, Linear, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, etc.
+
+**Multi-Platform Workflow:**
+```bash
+# Generate issue body without creating GitHub issue
+./dist/bin/create-github-issue.sh --scan-id [TIMESTAMP]
+
+# Copy from dist/issues/GH-issue-[TIMESTAMP].md to:
+# - Jira (paste as description)
+# - Linear (paste as issue description)
+# - Asana (paste as task description)
+# - Trello (paste as card description)
+# - Email or Slack (formatted markdown)
+```
 
 ---
 
 ## Common False Positive Patterns
 
-| Rule ID | Common False Positive Reason |
-|---------|------------------------------|
-| `spo-002-superglobals` | Has `phpcs:ignore` with nonce verification elsewhere in function |
-| `rest-no-pagination` | Endpoint returns single item, not collection (e.g., `/item/{id}`) |
-| `get-users-no-limit` | Args passed through `apply_filters()` hook that adds limit |
-| `direct-db-query` | Query uses `$wpdb->prepare()` on adjacent line (multi-line query) |
-| `admin-no-cap-check` | Function is only called from another function that has cap check |
-| `n-plus-1-pattern` | File has "meta" in variable name but not actual meta query in loop |
+Understanding these patterns helps AI agents provide accurate triage assessments.
+
+| Rule ID | Common False Positive Reason | How to Verify |
+|---------|------------------------------|---------------|
+| `spo-002-superglobals` | Has `phpcs:ignore` with nonce verification elsewhere in function | Check for `wp_verify_nonce()` or `check_admin_referer()` in same function |
+| `rest-no-pagination` | Endpoint returns single item, not collection (e.g., `/item/{id}`) | Check if route has `{id}` parameter or returns single object |
+| `get-users-no-limit` | Args passed through `apply_filters()` hook that adds limit | Look for `apply_filters()` wrapping the args array |
+| `direct-db-query` | Query uses `$wpdb->prepare()` on adjacent line (multi-line query) | Check 1-3 lines above/below for `$wpdb->prepare()` |
+| `admin-no-cap-check` | Function is only called from another function that has cap check | Trace function calls to see if parent has `current_user_can()` |
+| `n-plus-1-pattern` | File has "meta" in variable name but not actual meta query in loop | Verify if `get_post_meta()` or `get_user_meta()` is actually called in loop |
+| `unsafe-regexp` | RegExp pattern is static/hardcoded, not user input | Check if pattern comes from variable or is a string literal |
+| `debug-code` | Debug code in vendor/node_modules directory | Check file path - third-party code is not under developer control |
+
+**AI Agent Tip:** When analyzing findings, always read 5-10 lines of context around the flagged line to catch these patterns.
+
+**Cross-Reference:** See [README - Quick Scanner](../../README.md#-multi-layered-code-quality-analysis) for complete list of checks and severity levels.
 
 ---
 
 ## Manual JSON to HTML Conversion
 
-If HTML generation fails during a scan:
+If HTML generation fails during a scan, use the standalone Python converter.
 
+**When to use:**
+- Main scan completes but HTML report generation hangs or times out
+- Need to regenerate HTML after updating JSON with AI triage data
+- Want to create custom HTML reports from existing JSON logs
+
+**Basic usage:**
 ```bash
-# Find latest JSON log
-latest_json=$(ls -t dist/logs/*.json | head -1)
+# Convert specific JSON to HTML
+python3 dist/bin/json-to-html.py dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json dist/reports/[TIMESTAMP].html
 
-# Convert to HTML
+# Find latest JSON log and convert
+latest_json=$(ls -t dist/logs/*.json | head -1)
 python3 dist/bin/json-to-html.py "$latest_json" dist/reports/manual-report.html
 ```
 
----
+**Features:**
+- ✅ **Fast & Reliable** - Python-based, no bash subprocess issues
+- ✅ **Standalone** - Works independently of main scanner
+- ✅ **Auto-opens** - Automatically opens report in browser (macOS/Linux)
+- ✅ **No Dependencies** - Uses only Python 3 standard library
+- ✅ **Detailed Output** - Shows progress and file size
 
-## Troubleshooting
+**Troubleshooting:**
 
 | Error | Solution |
 |-------|----------|
-| `Permission denied` | `chmod +x /path/to/script.sh` |
-| `No such file or directory` | Use absolute path, verify file exists |
-| `python3: command not found` | Install Python 3 |
-| `Invalid JSON` | Validate with: `jq empty dist/logs/your-file.json` |
+| `python3: command not found` | Install Python 3: `brew install python3` (macOS) or `apt install python3` (Linux) |
+| `FileNotFoundError: report-template.html` | Ensure `dist/bin/templates/report-template.html` exists |
+| `JSONDecodeError` | Validate JSON: `jq empty dist/logs/[file].json` |
+| `Permission denied` | Make script executable: `chmod +x dist/bin/json-to-html.py` |
+
+**Cross-Reference:** See [README - JSON to HTML Converter](../../README.md#-tools-included) for integration with main scanner.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Errors and Solutions
+
+| Error | Likely Cause | Solution |
+|-------|--------------|----------|
+| `Permission denied` | Script not executable | `chmod +x /path/to/script.sh` |
+| `No such file or directory` | Incorrect path or file doesn't exist | Use absolute path, verify with `ls -la` |
+| `python3: command not found` | Python 3 not installed | Install: `brew install python3` (macOS) or `apt install python3` (Linux) |
+| `Invalid JSON` | Corrupted or incomplete JSON log | Validate: `jq empty dist/logs/your-file.json` |
+| `Template not found` | Template name mismatch | List templates: `ls -1 dist/TEMPLATES/*.txt` |
+| `gh: command not found` | GitHub CLI not installed | Install: `brew install gh` (macOS) or see [GitHub CLI docs](https://cli.github.com/) |
+| `gh auth required` | Not authenticated with GitHub | Run: `gh auth login` |
+| `Scan hangs or times out` | Large codebase or slow disk | Use `--exclude-pattern` to skip vendor/node_modules |
+
+### Getting Help
+
+If you encounter issues not covered here:
+
+1. **Check the logs**: `dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json` contains detailed error messages
+2. **Validate JSON**: Use `jq` to check for syntax errors
+3. **Review README**: [Main README](../../README.md) has additional troubleshooting
+4. **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs](https://github.com/Hypercart-Dev-Tools/WP-Code-Check/issues)
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Reference for AI Agents
+
+### Phase Checklist
+
+**Phase 1a: Check Templates**
+- [ ] List existing templates: `ls -1 dist/TEMPLATES/*.txt`
+- [ ] Try name variations (exact, lowercase, hyphens, no-hyphens)
+- [ ] If found, skip to Phase 1c
+
+**Phase 1b: Complete Template**
+- [ ] Read user's template file for path
+- [ ] Find main plugin/theme file
+- [ ] Extract `Plugin Name` and `Version` from headers
+- [ ] Detect GitHub repo (optional, don't guess)
+- [ ] Generate complete template using structure from `_TEMPLATE.txt`
+- [ ] Use lowercase-with-hyphens naming convention
+
+**Phase 1c: Run Scan**
+- [ ] Execute: `dist/bin/run [template-name]`
+- [ ] Wait for completion (1-2 minutes typical)
+- [ ] Verify JSON log created: `dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json`
+- [ ] Verify HTML report created: `dist/reports/[TIMESTAMP].html`
+
+**Phase 2: AI Triage**
+- [ ] Read JSON log: `cat dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json`
+- [ ] Analyze findings for false positives (check context, safeguards)
+- [ ] Update JSON with `ai_triage` section (summary stats + recommendations)
+- [ ] Regenerate HTML: `python3 dist/bin/json-to-html.py [json] [html]`
+- [ ] Verify AI summary appears at top of HTML report
+
+**Phase 3: GitHub Issue**
+- [ ] Determine scan ID from JSON filename
+- [ ] Run: `dist/bin/create-github-issue.sh --scan-id [TIMESTAMP]`
+- [ ] If no repo: Issue body saved to `dist/issues/GH-issue-[TIMESTAMP].md`
+- [ ] If repo specified: GitHub issue created automatically
+- [ ] Verify issue includes confirmed findings and needs-review sections
+
+### End-to-End Execution
+
+When user says **"Run [name] end to end"**:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Run scan
+dist/bin/run [template-name]
+
+# 2. Extract scan ID from output or find latest JSON
+scan_id=$(ls -t dist/logs/*.json | head -1 | xargs basename | sed 's/.json//')
+
+# 3. Perform AI triage (read JSON, analyze, update with ai_triage section)
+# [AI agent performs analysis and updates JSON]
+
+# 4. Regenerate HTML with AI summary
+python3 dist/bin/json-to-html.py dist/logs/${scan_id}.json dist/reports/${scan_id}.html
+
+# 5. Create GitHub issue
+dist/bin/create-github-issue.sh --scan-id ${scan_id}
+```
+
+### Key File Locations
+
+| File Type | Location | Purpose |
+|-----------|----------|---------|
+| Templates | `dist/TEMPLATES/*.txt` | Scan configurations |
+| JSON Logs | `dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json` | Machine-readable scan data |
+| HTML Reports | `dist/reports/[TIMESTAMP].html` | Human-readable reports |
+| Issue Bodies | `dist/issues/GH-issue-[TIMESTAMP].md` | GitHub issue markdown |
+| Template Guide | `dist/HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md` | Manual template creation |
+| Main README | `README.md` | User-facing documentation |
+
+### Cross-Reference Map
+
+| Topic | AI Instructions Section | README Section |
+|-------|------------------------|----------------|
+| Template creation | [Phase 1b](#phase-1b-template-completion-if-needed) | [Project Templates](../../README.md#-project-templates) |
+| Running scans | [Phase 1c](#phase-1c-running-scans) | [Quick Start](../../README.md#quick-start) |
+| AI triage | [Phase 2](#phase-2-ai-assisted-triage) | [AI-Assisted Triage](../../README.md#-phase-2-ai-assisted-triage-v11-poc) |
+| GitHub issues | [Phase 3](#phase-3-github-issue-creation) | [GitHub Issue Creation](../../README.md#-github-issue-creation) |
+| False positives | [Common Patterns](#common-false-positive-patterns) | [Quick Scanner](../../README.md#-multi-layered-code-quality-analysis) |
+| JSON to HTML | [Manual Conversion](#manual-json-to-html-conversion) | [Tools Included](../../README.md#-tools-included) |
+
+---
+
+**Document Version:** 2.0
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-13
+**Maintained By:** Hypercart Dev Tools
+
diff --git a/dist/bin/README.md b/dist/bin/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b0f4a62
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dist/bin/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,180 @@
+# WP Code Check - Executables and Tools
+
+This directory contains all executable scripts and supporting files for WP Code Check.
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Directory Structure
+
+```
+dist/bin/
+├── Main Tools (Executables)
+│   ├── check-performance.sh          # Core scanner (30+ WordPress checks)
+│   ├── run                            # Template runner (simplified workflow)
+│   ├── create-github-issue.sh         # GitHub issue creator
+│   ├── json-to-html.py                # Standalone JSON to HTML converter
+│   └── json-to-html.sh                # Legacy HTML converter (deprecated)
+│
+├── AI Integration
+│   ├── ai-triage.py                   # AI-assisted triage tool
+│   └── mcp-server.js                  # Model Context Protocol server
+│
+├── Pattern Management
+│   ├── pattern-library-manager.sh     # Pattern library manager
+│   └── PATTERN-LIBRARY-MANAGER-README.md
+│
+├── Experimental Tools 🧪
+│   └── experimental/
+│       ├── README.md
+│       └── golden-rules-analyzer.php  # Semantic analysis (beta)
+│
+├── Supporting Files
+│   ├── lib/                           # Shared helper functions
+│   │   ├── colors.sh                  # Terminal color utilities
+│   │   ├── common-helpers.sh          # Common bash functions
+│   │   ├── false-positive-filters.sh  # False positive detection
+│   │   └── json-helpers.sh            # JSON processing utilities
+│   │
+│   ├── templates/                     # HTML report templates
+│   │   └── report-template.html       # Main report template
+│   │
+│   └── fixtures/                      # Test fixtures
+│       └── wp-json-html-escape.php    # Test data
+│
+└── Utility Scripts
+    ├── detect-wc-coupon-in-thankyou.sh
+    ├── detect-wc-smart-coupons-perf.sh
+    ├── find-dry.sh
+    ├── format-slack-message.sh
+    ├── post-to-slack.sh
+    ├── pre-commit-credential-check.sh
+    ├── test-slack-integration.sh
+    └── wc-coupon-thankyou-snippet.sh
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Main Tools
+
+### check-performance.sh
+**The core scanner** - Detects 30+ WordPress performance antipatterns.
+
+```bash
+./dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths /path/to/plugin
+./dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths . --format json
+./dist/bin/check-performance.sh --paths . --generate-baseline
+```
+
+See [dist/README.md](../README.md) for complete usage.
+
+### run
+**Template runner** - Simplified workflow for frequently-scanned projects.
+
+```bash
+./dist/bin/run my-plugin
+./dist/bin/run my-plugin --format json
+```
+
+See [dist/HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md](../HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) for template creation.
+
+### create-github-issue.sh
+**GitHub issue creator** - Converts scan results into GitHub issues.
+
+```bash
+./dist/bin/create-github-issue.sh --scan-id 2026-01-13-031719-UTC --repo owner/repo
+./dist/bin/create-github-issue.sh --scan-id 2026-01-13-031719-UTC  # Saves to dist/issues/
+```
+
+### json-to-html.py
+**Standalone HTML converter** - Converts JSON scan logs to beautiful HTML reports.
+
+```bash
+python3 ./dist/bin/json-to-html.py dist/logs/[TIMESTAMP].json dist/reports/[TIMESTAMP].html
+```
+
+**Features:**
+- Fast & reliable (Python-based)
+- Auto-opens in browser
+- No dependencies (Python 3 standard library only)
+
+---
+
+## 🤖 AI Integration
+
+### ai-triage.py
+**AI-assisted triage** - Analyzes scan results to identify false positives.
+
+Used internally by AI agents during Phase 2 of the end-to-end workflow.
+
+### mcp-server.js
+**Model Context Protocol server** - Exposes scan results to AI assistants (Claude Desktop, Cline, etc.).
+
+```bash
+node dist/bin/mcp-server.js
+```
+
+See [MCP-README.md](MCP-README.md) for setup and configuration.
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Experimental Tools
+
+### experimental/golden-rules-analyzer.php
+**Semantic analysis** - 6 architectural rules for deep code review.
+
+```bash
+php ./dist/bin/experimental/golden-rules-analyzer.php /path/to/plugin
+```
+
+⚠️ **Experimental:** May have false positives. See [experimental/README.md](experimental/README.md).
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Supporting Files
+
+### lib/
+Shared bash functions used by multiple scripts. **Do not execute directly.**
+
+- `colors.sh` - Terminal color codes
+- `common-helpers.sh` - File handling, path utilities
+- `false-positive-filters.sh` - False positive detection logic
+- `json-helpers.sh` - JSON parsing and generation
+
+### templates/
+HTML templates for report generation. Used by `json-to-html.py`.
+
+### fixtures/
+Test data for validation. Used by CI/CD tests.
+
+---
+
+## ❓ Why is everything in /bin?
+
+Following Unix convention, `/bin` contains executables. We also include supporting files (`lib/`, `templates/`) here for **co-location** with the scripts that use them.
+
+**This is common in development tools:**
+- **npm:** `node_modules/.bin/` (executables + support files)
+- **Composer:** `vendor/bin/` (executables + support files)
+- **PHPCS:** `bin/` (executables + libraries)
+- **ESLint:** `bin/` (executables + support files)
+
+**Benefits:**
+- ✅ All tools in one place
+- ✅ Easier to find related files
+- ✅ Simpler path management
+- ✅ Industry-standard pattern
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 Related Documentation
+
+- [Main README](../../README.md) - User-facing documentation
+- [User Guide](../README.md) - Complete command reference
+- [Template Guide](../HOWTO-TEMPLATES.md) - Project template system
+- [AI Instructions](../TEMPLATES/_AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md) - AI agent workflow
+- [MCP Documentation](MCP-README.md) - AI integration via MCP
+
+---
+
+**Questions?** See [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Hypercart-Dev-Tools/WP-Code-Check/issues)
+