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Migrate Existing Project to Project Planning Structure
Convert an existing project (with scattered markdown/docs) to use .context/project/ structure.
Note: For small projects needing only one subproject, use the name "main" as the default.
Arguments
$ARGUMENTS
Overview
This command:
- Launches explorer agents to scan and understand your project
- Discovers existing markdown files, subprojects, and current state
- Creates
.context/project/structure with pre-filled content - Optionally moves existing files to proper locations
Execution Instructions
Step 1: Initial Scan with Explorer Agents
Launch 5 parallel explorer agents to gather project information:
Agent 1: Markdown Discovery
Find all markdown files in the project. For each file:
- Path
- Title/purpose (from content)
- Type: documentation, decision log, notes, readme, spec, etc.
Report as structured list.
Agent 2: Project Structure Analysis
Analyze the codebase structure:
- Main directories and their purposes
- Identify potential subprojects/modules (e.g., frontend/, backend/, api/)
- Key technologies used
- Entry points and main files
Report the logical structure.
Agent 3: Current State Discovery
Find indicators of current project state:
- TODOs in code comments
- README status sections
- Any existing tracking files
- Recent git commits (last 10) for context
- Package.json, requirements.txt, etc. for dependencies
Report what's working, what's in progress.
Agent 4: Configuration & Environment
Find configuration details:
- Environment files (.env.example, config files)
- Build/deployment configs
- API endpoints or external services
- Database schemas if present
Report environment setup.
Agent 5: Documentation Quality
Assess existing documentation:
- Is there a main README?
- API docs?
- Architecture docs?
- Are docs up to date or stale?
Report documentation gaps and strengths.
Step 2: Synthesize Findings
After agents complete:
- Combine all findings
- Identify:
- Project name (from package.json, README, or directory)
- Subprojects (from structure analysis)
- Current state (from state discovery)
- Existing files to migrate
- Documentation gaps
Step 3: Ask Clarifying Questions
Present findings and ask:
- "I found these potential subprojects: [list]. Is this correct? Any to add/remove?"
- "Which subproject should be active/primary?"
- "I found [N] markdown files. Should I organize them into the new structure?"
- "Any additional context about the project I should know?"
Step 4: Generate Structure with Content
Create .context/project/ structure using pp-init-assets/templates/ but:
Pre-fill root INDEX.md instead of placeholders:
- INDEX.md: Use discovered project name, description from README, list actual subprojects, set active subproject, add discovered high-level TODOs, fill subproject status table
- WORKFLOW.md: Copy as-is
- PRINCIPLES.md: Copy as-is
- LESSONS.md: Copy as-is
For each subproject:
- INDEX.md: Subproject overview
- TODO.md: Convert discovered TODOs from code into task list
- STATUS.md: Actual status from analysis
- CODEBASE.md: Files in that subproject
- CHANGELOG.md: Initialize with recent git history summary for that subproject
- PRINCIPLES.md: Only if subproject has specific principles (usually skip)
- LESSONS.md: Copy from root template
Step 5: Migration Plan (Requires Confirmation)
Present migration plan:
Files to move:
- docs/api-spec.md → .context/project/{subproject}/docs/
- DECISIONS.md → .context/project/{subproject}/docs/
- old-notes.md → .context/project/archive/
Files to keep in place:
- README.md (root)
- CONTRIBUTING.md (root)
Ask: "Should I proceed with moving these files? (y/n)"
If yes, execute moves. If no, skip migration, just create structure.
Step 6: Final Report
Show:
- Created structure (tree view)
- Files that were migrated
- Suggested next steps:
- Review generated STATUS.md for accuracy
- Add any missing TODOs
- Create first PRD for current work
Templates Reference
Uses same templates as /pp-init from:
~/.claude/commands/pp-init-assets/templates/
But fills content from discovered information instead of placeholders.
Examples
# Basic migration
/pp-migrate
# With context hint
/pp-migrate This is a Facebook ads automation project with webhook server and analytics dashboard
# Skip file migration
/pp-migrate --no-move
Flags
--no-move: Create structure but don't move existing files--dry-run: Show what would be done without making changes
Notes
- Always backs up files before moving (copies to archive first)
- Preserves git history by using
git mvwhen possible - If
.context/project/already exists, asks before overwriting