Remove client fork references from documentation

- Update README.md to remove client fork sections
- Update CLAUDE.md to remove client fork file references
- Update copilot-instructions.md to remove client fork section
- Update templates/README.md for empty directory
- Update scripts/README.md to remove create-client-fork.sh
- Update docs/README.md to remove CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md references

Co-authored-by: jmiller-moko <230051081+jmiller-moko@users.noreply.github.com>

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -324,14 +324,6 @@ cd scripts
 - Use Joomla's security features (CSRF tokens, etc.)
 - Keep dependencies updated
 
-## Client Forks
-
-For client-specific color customizations:
-- Use automated workflow in `docs/CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md`
-- Custom color files tracked via client fork .gitignore template
-- Use Joomla's template settings for other customizations (Custom Code tab)
-- Limited scope: colors only
-
 ## License Compliance
 
 All code contributions must be:

CLAUDE.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ MokoCassiopeia is a modern, lightweight Joomla template that extends Cassiopeia
 MokoCassiopeia/
 ├── .github/              # GitHub workflows (CI, testing, release), Copilot instructions
 ├── docs/                 # Comprehensive documentation (guides, philosophy, CSS reference)
-├── scripts/              # Build scripts (build-release.sh, create-client-fork.sh)
+├── scripts/              # Build scripts (build-release.sh)
 ├── src/                  # MAIN WORKING DIRECTORY: template source files
 │   ├── index.php         # Main template rendering file
 │   ├── templateDetails.xml  # Joomla manifest (metadata, params, files)
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ From `phpcs.xml`:
 
 - **Alternative layouts**: Descriptive name + `.php` (e.g., `mobile.php`, `mainmenu.php`, `toc-left.php`)
 - **NEVER use**: `default.php` (replaces core layout—FORBIDDEN)
-- **Scripts**: Lowercase with hyphens (e.g., `build-release.sh`, `create-client-fork.sh`)
+- **Scripts**: Lowercase with hyphens (e.g., `build-release.sh`)
 
 ## Primary Language
 
@@ -543,4 +543,3 @@ Must-read before contributing:
 - **CHANGELOG.md** - Version history and release notes
 - **GOVERNANCE.md** - Project governance model and decision-making
 - **CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md** - Community standards and expectations
-- **CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md** - Automated setup for client color customizations

README.md

@@ -328,16 +328,6 @@ See [Joomla Development Guide](./docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md) for packaging instr
 - **[CSS Variables Reference](./docs/CSS_VARIABLES.md)** - Complete CSS customization guide
 - **[Documentation Index](./docs/README.md)** - All documentation links
 
-### Customization Resources
-
-- **[Template Files](./templates/)** - Ready-to-use templates for customization
-  - `colors_custom.css` - Custom color palette template
-  - `gitignore-template` - .gitignore template for client forks
-
-### Client Forks
-
-- **[Client Fork Workflow Guide](./docs/CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)** - Automated setup for client color customizations
-
 ### Governance
 
 - **[Contributing](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute
@@ -404,19 +394,9 @@ We welcome contributions! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for gu
 
 See [Workflow Guide](./docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md) for detailed Git workflow.
 
-### Client Custom Forks
+### Customizations
 
-Creating a custom fork for client-specific color branding?
+For template customizations, use Joomla's built-in template settings (System → Site Templates → MokoCassiopeia → Custom Code tab) for HTML/CSS/JS customizations.
-
-**Automated Workflow**: Use our streamlined workflow to create a client fork in minutes:
-- **[Client Fork Workflow Guide](./docs/CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)** - Automated GitHub Actions workflow or local bash script
-
-**What You Get**:
-- Custom color files set up for light and dark modes
-- .gitignore configured to track your custom colors
-- Clean separation from upstream for easy syncing
-
-**For Other Customizations**: Use Joomla's built-in template settings (System → Site Templates → MokoCassiopeia → Custom Code tab) for HTML/CSS/JS customizations.
 
 ---
 

docs/README.md

@@ -94,20 +94,6 @@ This directory contains comprehensive documentation for the MokoCassiopeia Jooml
 
 For end-user documentation, installation instructions, and feature guides, see the main [README.md](../README.md) in the repository root.
 
-### Client Fork Documentation
-
-* **[Client Fork Workflow](CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)** - Automated client fork creation
-  * GitHub Actions workflow for instant fork setup
-  * Local bash script alternative
-  * Complete setup automation in minutes
-  * Post-setup customization guide
-
-* **[Client Fork Workflow Guide](./CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)** - Automated setup for client color customizations
-  * Setting up custom brand colors for light and dark modes
-  * .gitignore template for tracking custom colors
-  * Syncing with upstream MokoCassiopeia
-  * Limited scope: colors only (use Joomla's template settings for other customizations)
-
 ## Project Structure
 
 ```
@@ -119,7 +105,6 @@ moko-cassiopeia/
 │   ├── JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md # Joomla-specific development guide
 │   ├── CSS_VARIABLES.md    # CSS variables reference
 │   ├── MODULE_OVERRIDES.md # Module & component overrides guide
-│   ├── CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md # Client fork creation workflow
 │   └── ROADMAP.md          # Version-specific roadmap
 ├── src/                     # Template source code (Joomla template root)
 │   ├── component.php       # Component template
@@ -143,10 +128,8 @@ moko-cassiopeia/
 │       └── language/       # Backend language files
 │           ├── en-GB/     # English (UK) system translations
 │           └── en-US/     # English (US) system translations
-├── templates/               # Template files for customization
+├── templates/               # Reserved for future template files
-│   ├── colors_custom.css       # Custom color palette template (copy to src/media/css/colors/)
+│   └── README.md               # Templates directory guide
-│   ├── gitignore-template      # .gitignore template for client forks
-│   └── README.md               # Guide to using templates
 ├── scripts/                 # Build and utility scripts
 ├── tests/                   # Automated tests
 └── .github/                # GitHub configuration and workflows

scripts/README.md

@@ -37,19 +37,6 @@ This directory contains utility scripts for building, releasing, and managing th
 
 ---
 
-### create-client-fork.sh
-
-**Purpose**: Create a customized client fork of MokoCassiopeia.
-
-**Usage**:
-```bash
-./scripts/create-client-fork.sh
-```
-
-See the script documentation for details on creating client-specific forks.
-
----
-
 ## Automated Workflows
 
 The repository includes GitHub Actions workflows that automate the build and release process:
@@ -253,8 +240,7 @@ Check:
 ```
 scripts/
 ├── README.md              # This file
-├── build-release.sh       # Local build script
+└── build-release.sh       # Local build script
-└── create-client-fork.sh  # Client fork creation script
 
 .github/workflows/
 ├── release.yml            # Automated release workflow

templates/README.md

@@ -5,68 +5,25 @@
  BRIEF: Template files directory README
  -->
 
-# MokoCassiopeia Template Files
+# MokoCassiopeia Templates Directory
 
-This directory contains template files for client color customizations.
+This directory is reserved for future template files and customization resources.
 
----
+## Custom Color Palettes
 
-## 📁 Available Templates
+For custom color schemes, you can create your own CSS files with custom CSS variables:
 
-### Custom Color Scheme Template
+1. Create a new CSS file in `src/media/css/colors/light/` or `src/media/css/colors/dark/`
-
+2. Define CSS variables following the pattern in `colors_standard.css`
-**File**: `colors_custom.css`
+3. Use Joomla's template settings (System → Site Templates → MokoCassiopeia → Custom Code tab) to load your custom CSS
-
-A comprehensive template for creating custom color schemes. This template includes all CSS variables used by MokoCassiopeia for both light and dark modes.
-
-**Usage**:
-1. Copy this file to either:
-   - `src/media/css/colors/light/colors_custom.css` (for light mode)
-   - `src/media/css/colors/dark/colors_custom.css` (for dark mode)
-2. Customize the CSS variables to match your brand colors
-3. Enable in Joomla: System → Site Templates → MokoCassiopeia → Theme tab
-4. Set the appropriate palette to "Custom"
 
 **Reference**: See [CSS Variables Documentation](../docs/CSS_VARIABLES.md) for complete variable reference.
 
 ---
 
-### Client Fork .gitignore Template
-
-**File**: `gitignore-template`
-
-A .gitignore template for client forks that ensures custom color files are tracked in the fork repository while maintaining proper ignore rules for other files.
-
-**Usage**:
-- Automatically applied when using the client fork creation workflow
-- Can be manually copied to `.gitignore` in client fork repositories
-
----
-
-## 🎯 When to Use These Templates
-
-### Creating a Client Fork
-
-If you're creating a custom fork of MokoCassiopeia for a specific client:
-
-1. **Use the automated workflow**: See [CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md](../docs/CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)
-2. **Set up custom colors**: Use `colors_custom.css` as your starting point
-3. **Test thoroughly**: Verify colors in both light and dark modes
-
-### Custom Colors Only
-
-If you just need custom colors without forking:
-
-1. Use the `colors_custom.css` template
-2. Follow the instructions in the [main README](../README.md#custom-color-palettes)
-3. Enable custom palette in Joomla template settings
-
----
-
 ## 📚 Additional Resources
 
 - **[Main README](../README.md)** - MokoCassiopeia features and installation
-- **[Client Fork Workflow](../docs/CLIENT_FORK_WORKFLOW.md)** - Automated fork setup guide
 - **[CSS Variables Reference](../docs/CSS_VARIABLES.md)** - All available CSS variables
 - **[Development Guide](../docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Development workflows
 
@@ -74,5 +31,4 @@ If you just need custom colors without forking:
 
 **Template Directory**: `/templates/`  
 **Version**: 03.08.04  
-**Scope**: Colors only  
 **Maintained by**: Moko Consulting