2026-01-04 05:34:19 +00:00 · 2026-01-04 05:38:48 +00:00 · 2026-01-04 05:38:48 +00:00 · 2026-01-04 05:38:48 +00:00 · 2026-01-04 05:38:51 +00:00 · 2026-01-04 05:38:52 +00:00
19 changed files with 3962 additions and 35 deletions
--- a/.github/workflows/joomla_testing.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/joomla_testing.yml
@@ -56,23 +56,46 @@ jobs:
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
+          cache: 'npm'
+          cache-dependency-path: '**/package-lock.json'
+
+      - name: Cache Joomla Downloads
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: /tmp/joomla-cache
+          key: joomla-${{ matrix.joomla-version }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            joomla-${{ matrix.joomla-version }}

      - name: Download Joomla ${{ matrix.joomla-version }}
        run: |
          mkdir -p /tmp/joomla
-          cd /tmp/joomla
+          mkdir -p /tmp/joomla-cache
          
-          # Download appropriate Joomla version
+          # Define ZIP file based on version
          if [ "${{ matrix.joomla-version }}" = "4.4" ]; then
-            wget -q https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla4/4-4-9/Joomla_4-4-9-Stable-Full_Package.zip
-            unzip -q Joomla_4-4-9-Stable-Full_Package.zip
+            ZIP_FILE="Joomla_4-4-9-Stable-Full_Package.zip"
+            ZIP_URL="https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla4/4-4-9/${ZIP_FILE}"
          elif [ "${{ matrix.joomla-version }}" = "5.0" ]; then
-            wget -q https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla5/5-0-3/Joomla_5-0-3-Stable-Full_Package.zip
-            unzip -q Joomla_5-0-3-Stable-Full_Package.zip
+            ZIP_FILE="Joomla_5-0-3-Stable-Full_Package.zip"
+            ZIP_URL="https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla5/5-0-3/${ZIP_FILE}"
          else
-            wget -q https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla5/5-1-4/Joomla_5-1-4-Stable-Full_Package.zip
-            unzip -q Joomla_5-1-4-Stable-Full_Package.zip
+            ZIP_FILE="Joomla_5-1-4-Stable-Full_Package.zip"
+            ZIP_URL="https://downloads.joomla.org/cms/joomla5/5-1-4/${ZIP_FILE}"
          fi
+          
+          # Use cached ZIP if available, otherwise download
+          if [ -f "/tmp/joomla-cache/${ZIP_FILE}" ]; then
+            echo "Using cached Joomla package: ${ZIP_FILE}"
+            cp "/tmp/joomla-cache/${ZIP_FILE}" "/tmp/joomla/"
+          else
+            echo "Downloading Joomla package: ${ZIP_FILE}"
+            wget -q "${ZIP_URL}" -O "/tmp/joomla/${ZIP_FILE}"
+            cp "/tmp/joomla/${ZIP_FILE}" "/tmp/joomla-cache/"
+          fi
+          
+          cd /tmp/joomla
+          unzip -q "${ZIP_FILE}"

      - name: Configure Joomla
        run: |
@@ -211,6 +234,16 @@ jobs:
          coverage: xdebug
          tools: composer:v2

+      - name: Cache Composer packages
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: ~/.composer
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-composer-codeception-8.1-${{ hashFiles('**/composer.lock') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-codeception-8.1-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-codeception-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-
+
      - name: Install Codeception
        run: |
          composer global require codeception/codeception
--- a/.github/workflows/php_quality.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/php_quality.yml
@@ -38,6 +38,16 @@ jobs:
          coverage: none
          tools: cs2pr

+      - name: Cache Composer packages
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: ~/.composer
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcs-${{ matrix.php-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/composer.lock') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcs-${{ matrix.php-version }}-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcs-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-
+
      - name: Install PHP_CodeSniffer
        run: |
          composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer
@@ -82,6 +92,16 @@ jobs:
          extensions: mbstring, xml, ctype, json, zip
          coverage: none

+      - name: Cache Composer packages
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: ~/.composer
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpstan-${{ matrix.php-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/composer.lock') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpstan-${{ matrix.php-version }}-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpstan-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-
+
      - name: Install PHPStan
        run: |
          composer global require phpstan/phpstan
@@ -119,6 +139,16 @@ jobs:
          extensions: mbstring, xml, ctype, json, zip
          coverage: none

+      - name: Cache Composer packages
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: ~/.composer
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcompat-8.3-${{ hashFiles('**/composer.lock') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcompat-8.3-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-phpcompat-
+            ${{ runner.os }}-composer-
+
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: |
          composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer
--- a/.github/workflows/repo_health.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/repo_health.yml
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ env:
  # Scripts governance policy
  # Note: directories listed without a trailing slash.
  SCRIPTS_REQUIRED_DIRS:
-  SCRIPTS_ALLOWED_DIRS: scripts,scripts/fix,scripts/lib,scripts/release,scripts/run,scripts/validate
+  SCRIPTS_ALLOWED_DIRS: scripts,scripts/fix,scripts/git,scripts/lib,scripts/release,scripts/run,scripts/validate

  # Repo health policy
  # Files are listed as-is; directories must end with a trailing slash.
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -33,7 +33,11 @@ System Volume Information/
 *.lnk
 Icon?
 .idea/
-.vscode/
+# .vscode/ - Allow specific VS Code config files
+.vscode/*
+!.vscode/tasks.json
+!.vscode/settings.json.example
+!.vscode/extensions.json
 *.code-workspace
 *.sublime-project
 *.sublime-workspace
@@ -789,6 +793,36 @@ package-lock.json
 .phpunit.result.cache
 codeception.phar

+# Python
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+*.so
+.Python
+build/
+develop-eggs/
+downloads/
+eggs/
+.eggs/
+lib/
+lib64/
+parts/
+sdist/
+var/
+wheels/
+*.egg-info/
+.installed.cfg
+*.egg
+MANIFEST
+.pytest_cache/
+.coverage
+.coverage.*
+htmlcov/
+.tox/
+.nox/
+*.cover
+.hypothesis/
+
 # ============================================================
 # Keep-empty folders helper
 # ============================================================
--- a/.vscode/tasks.json
+++ b/.vscode/tasks.json
@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+{
+    "version": "2.0.0",
+    "tasks": [
+        {
+            "label": "Validate All",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "./scripts/run/validate_all.sh",
+            "group": {
+                "kind": "test",
+                "isDefault": true
+            },
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Validate Required",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "make validate-required",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Run Tests",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "codecept run",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "PHP CodeSniffer",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml src/",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "shared"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": {
+                "owner": "php",
+                "fileLocation": "relative",
+                "pattern": {
+                    "regexp": "^(.+):(\\d+):(\\d+):\\s+(error|warning)\\s+-\\s+(.+)$",
+                    "file": 1,
+                    "line": 2,
+                    "column": 3,
+                    "severity": 4,
+                    "message": 5
+                }
+            }
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "PHP CodeSniffer - Auto Fix",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "phpcbf --standard=phpcs.xml src/",
+            "group": "none",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "shared"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "PHPStan",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "shared"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": {
+                "owner": "php",
+                "fileLocation": "relative",
+                "pattern": {
+                    "regexp": "^(.+):(\\d+):\\s+(.+)$",
+                    "file": 1,
+                    "line": 2,
+                    "message": 3
+                }
+            }
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Create Package",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "./scripts/release/package_extension.sh dist",
+            "group": "build",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Smoke Test",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "./scripts/run/smoke_test.sh",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Script Health Check",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "./scripts/run/script_health.sh",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Check Code Quality",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "make quality",
+            "group": "test",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Fix Permissions",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "make fix-permissions",
+            "group": "none",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "shared"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Clean",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "make clean",
+            "group": "none",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "shared"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        },
+        {
+            "label": "Install Git Hooks",
+            "type": "shell",
+            "command": "./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh",
+            "group": "none",
+            "presentation": {
+                "reveal": "always",
+                "panel": "new"
+            },
+            "problemMatcher": []
+        }
+    ]
+}
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -48,6 +48,37 @@ Contributors are expected to:
 * Have a working understanding of Joomla template structure.
 * Be familiar with Git and GitHub pull request workflows.
 * Review repository governance documents prior to submitting changes.
+* Set up the development environment using the provided tools.
+
+### Quick Setup
+
+For first-time contributors:
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia.git
+cd moko-cassiopeia
+
+# Run development setup
+make dev-setup
+
+# Install Git hooks (optional but recommended)
+./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+```
+
+See [docs/QUICK_START.md](./docs/QUICK_START.md) for detailed setup instructions.
+
+## Development Tools
+
+The repository provides several tools to streamline development:
+
+* **Makefile**: Common development tasks (`make help` to see all commands)
+* **Pre-commit Hooks**: Automatic local validation before commits
+* **VS Code Tasks**: Pre-configured tasks for common operations
+* **Validation Scripts**: Located in `scripts/validate/`
+* **CI/CD Workflows**: Automated testing and deployment
+
+Run `make validate-required` before submitting PRs to catch common issues early.

 ## Contribution Workflow

--- a/227
+++ b/227
@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+# Makefile for Moko Cassiopeia Development
+# Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+.PHONY: help install validate test quality package clean dev-setup
+
+# Default target
+.DEFAULT_GOAL := help
+
+# Version detection
+VERSION := $(shell grep -oP '<version>\K[^<]+' src/templates/templateDetails.xml 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+
+## help: Show this help message
+help:
+	@echo "Moko Cassiopeia Development Makefile"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Version: $(VERSION)"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Available targets:"
+	@sed -n 's/^##//p' $(MAKEFILE_LIST) | column -t -s ':' | sed -e 's/^/ /'
+
+## install: Install development dependencies
+install:
+	@echo "Installing development dependencies..."
+	@command -v composer >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: composer not found. Please install composer first."; exit 1; }
+	composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer
+	composer global require phpstan/phpstan
+	composer global require phpcompatibility/php-compatibility
+	composer global require codeception/codeception
+	phpcs --config-set installed_paths ~/.composer/vendor/phpcompatibility/php-compatibility
+	@echo "✓ Dependencies installed"
+
+## validate: Run all validation scripts
+validate:
+	@echo "Running validation scripts..."
+	@./scripts/run/validate_all.sh
+
+## validate-required: Run only required validation scripts
+validate-required:
+	@echo "Running required validations..."
+	@./scripts/validate/manifest.sh
+	@./scripts/validate/xml_wellformed.sh
+	@./scripts/validate/workflows.sh
+	@echo "✓ Required validations passed"
+
+## test: Run all tests
+test:
+	@echo "Running tests..."
+	@command -v codecept >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: codecept not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	codecept run
+
+## test-unit: Run unit tests only
+test-unit:
+	@echo "Running unit tests..."
+	@command -v codecept >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: codecept not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	codecept run unit
+
+## test-acceptance: Run acceptance tests only
+test-acceptance:
+	@echo "Running acceptance tests..."
+	@command -v codecept >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: codecept not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	codecept run acceptance
+
+## quality: Run code quality checks
+quality:
+	@echo "Running code quality checks..."
+	@$(MAKE) phpcs
+	@$(MAKE) phpstan
+	@$(MAKE) phpcompat
+
+## phpcs: Run PHP_CodeSniffer
+phpcs:
+	@echo "Running PHP_CodeSniffer..."
+	@command -v phpcs >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: phpcs not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml src/
+
+## phpcs-fix: Auto-fix PHPCS violations
+phpcs-fix:
+	@echo "Auto-fixing PHPCS violations..."
+	@command -v phpcbf >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: phpcbf not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	phpcbf --standard=phpcs.xml src/
+
+## phpstan: Run PHPStan static analysis
+phpstan:
+	@echo "Running PHPStan..."
+	@command -v phpstan >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: phpstan not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon
+
+## phpcompat: Check PHP 8.0+ compatibility
+phpcompat:
+	@echo "Checking PHP 8.0+ compatibility..."
+	@command -v phpcs >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: phpcs not found. Run 'make install' first."; exit 1; }
+	phpcs --standard=PHPCompatibility --runtime-set testVersion 8.0- src/
+
+## package: Create distribution package
+package:
+	@echo "Creating distribution package..."
+	@./scripts/release/package_extension.sh dist $(VERSION)
+	@echo "✓ Package created: dist/moko-cassiopeia-$(VERSION)-*.zip"
+
+## smoke-test: Run smoke tests
+smoke-test:
+	@echo "Running smoke tests..."
+	@./scripts/run/smoke_test.sh
+
+## script-health: Check script health
+script-health:
+	@echo "Checking script health..."
+	@./scripts/run/script_health.sh
+
+## version-check: Display current version information
+version-check:
+	@echo "Version Information:"
+	@echo "  Manifest: $(VERSION)"
+	@echo "  Latest CHANGELOG entry:"
+	@grep -m 1 "^## \[" CHANGELOG.md || echo "  (not found)"
+
+## fix-permissions: Fix script executable permissions
+fix-permissions:
+	@echo "Fixing script permissions..."
+	@find scripts -type f -name "*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+	@echo "✓ Permissions fixed"
+
+## clean: Remove generated files and caches
+clean:
+	@echo "Cleaning generated files..."
+	@rm -rf dist/
+	@rm -rf tests/_output/
+	@rm -rf .phpunit.cache/
+	@find . -type f -name "*.log" -delete
+	@find . -type f -name ".DS_Store" -delete
+	@echo "✓ Cleaned"
+
+## dev-setup: Complete development environment setup
+dev-setup:
+	@echo "Setting up development environment..."
+	@$(MAKE) install
+	@$(MAKE) fix-permissions
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "✓ Development environment ready!"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Quick start:"
+	@echo "  make validate    - Run all validations"
+	@echo "  make test        - Run tests"
+	@echo "  make quality     - Check code quality"
+	@echo "  make package     - Create distribution package"
+
+## format: Format code (PHPCS auto-fix)
+format: phpcs-fix
+
+## check: Quick check (required validations + quality)
+check:
+	@echo "Running quick checks..."
+	@$(MAKE) validate-required
+	@$(MAKE) quality
+	@echo "✓ All checks passed"
+
+## all: Run everything (validate, test, quality, package)
+all:
+	@echo "Running complete build pipeline..."
+	@$(MAKE) validate
+	@$(MAKE) test
+	@$(MAKE) quality
+	@$(MAKE) package
+	@echo "✓ Complete pipeline successful"
+
+## watch: Watch for changes and run validations (requires entr)
+watch:
+	@echo "Watching for changes... (Ctrl+C to stop)"
+	@command -v entr >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Error: entr not found. Install with: apt-get install entr"; exit 1; }
+	@find src -type f | entr -c make validate-required
+
+## list-scripts: List all available scripts
+list-scripts:
+	@echo "Available validation scripts:"
+	@find scripts/validate -type f -name "*.sh" -exec basename {} \; | sort
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Available fix scripts:"
+	@find scripts/fix -type f -name "*.sh" -exec basename {} \; | sort
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Available run scripts (bash):"
+	@find scripts/run -type f -name "*.sh" -exec basename {} \; | sort
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Available run scripts (python):"
+	@find scripts/run -type f -name "*.py" -exec basename {} \; | sort
+
+## scaffold: Create new Joomla extension scaffolding
+scaffold:
+	@echo "Create new Joomla extension scaffolding"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Usage: make scaffold TYPE=<type> NAME=<name> AUTHOR=<author> DESC=<description>"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Types: component, module, plugin, template, package"
+	@echo ""
+	@echo "Example:"
+	@echo "  make scaffold TYPE=module NAME='My Module' AUTHOR='John Doe' DESC='Module description'"
+
+## scaffold-component: Create a component
+scaffold-component:
+	@python3 scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py component "$(NAME)" "$(DESC)" "$(AUTHOR)"
+
+## scaffold-module: Create a module
+scaffold-module:
+	@python3 scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py module "$(NAME)" "$(DESC)" "$(AUTHOR)" --client $(CLIENT)
+
+## scaffold-plugin: Create a plugin
+scaffold-plugin:
+	@python3 scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py plugin "$(NAME)" "$(DESC)" "$(AUTHOR)" --group $(GROUP)
+
+## scaffold-template: Create a template
+scaffold-template:
+	@python3 scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py template "$(NAME)" "$(DESC)" "$(AUTHOR)"
+
+## scaffold-package: Create a package
+scaffold-package:
+	@python3 scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py package "$(NAME)" "$(DESC)" "$(AUTHOR)"
+
+## docs: Open documentation
+docs:
+	@echo "Documentation files:"
+	@echo "  README.md                   - Project overview"
+	@echo "  docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md  - Development guide"
+	@echo "  docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md      - Workflow reference"
+	@echo "  scripts/README.md           - Scripts documentation"
+	@echo "  CHANGELOG.md                - Version history"
+	@echo "  CONTRIBUTING.md             - Contribution guide"
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -134,6 +134,44 @@ If upgrading from a prior version, Joomla will safely overwrite files

 For developers and contributors working on the moko-cassiopeia template:

+### Quick Start for Developers
+
+Get started in minutes:
+
+```bash
+# Setup development environment
+make dev-setup
+
+# Validate code
+make validate-required
+
+# Check code quality
+make quality
+
+# Create distribution package
+make package
+
+# Install Git hooks (optional but recommended)
+./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+```
+
+**New to the project?** See [Quick Start Guide](./docs/QUICK_START.md) for a 5-minute walkthrough.
+
+### Development Resources
+
+- **[Quick Start Guide](./docs/QUICK_START.md)** - Get up and running in 5 minutes
+- **[Workflow Guide](./docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md)** - Complete workflow reference with examples
+- **[Joomla Development Guide](./docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Testing, quality checks, and deployment
+- **[Scripts Documentation](./scripts/README.md)** - Available automation scripts
+- **[Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute
+
+### Available Tools
+
+- **Makefile**: Run `make help` to see all available commands
+- **Pre-commit Hooks**: Automatic validation before commits
+- **VS Code Tasks**: Pre-configured development tasks
+- **GitHub Actions**: Automated CI/CD pipelines
+
 ### Joomla Development Workflows

 Comprehensive Joomla-aware development tools and workflows are available:
@@ -141,32 +179,9 @@ Comprehensive Joomla-aware development tools and workflows are available:
 - **Extension Packaging** - Create distributable ZIP packages
 - **PHP Quality Checks** - PHPStan and PHP_CodeSniffer with Joomla standards
 - **Automated Testing** - Codeception framework with multiple Joomla versions
- **CI/CD Pipelines** - GitHub Actions for testing and deployment
+- **CI/CD Pipelines** - GitHub Actions with caching for faster builds

-See the [Joomla Development Guide](./docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md) for:
- Setup instructions for local development
- Running tests and quality checks
- Creating release packages
- Deployment workflows
- CI/CD pipeline details
-
-### Quick Start for Developers
-
-```bash
-# Validate code
-./scripts/validate/php_syntax.sh
-./scripts/validate/manifest.sh
-
-# Create distribution package
-./scripts/release/package_extension.sh dist 3.5.0
-
-# Run tests (requires Codeception)
-codecept run
-
-# Check code quality (requires PHPStan/PHPCS)
-phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon
-phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml
-```
+Run `make help` to see all available development commands.

 ## Changelog

--- a/docs/QUICK_START.md
+++ b/docs/QUICK_START.md
@@ -0,0 +1,352 @@
+# Quick Start Guide - Moko Cassiopeia Development
+
+Get up and running with Moko Cassiopeia development in minutes.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have:
+
+- **Git** - For version control
+- **PHP 8.0+** - Required runtime
+- **Composer** - PHP dependency manager
+- **Make** (optional) - For convenient commands
+- **Code Editor** - VS Code recommended (tasks pre-configured)
+
+## 5-Minute Setup
+
+### 1. Clone the Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia.git
+cd moko-cassiopeia
+```
+
+### 2. Install Development Dependencies
+
+```bash
+# Using Make (recommended)
+make dev-setup
+
+# Or manually
+composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer
+composer global require phpstan/phpstan
+composer global require phpcompatibility/php-compatibility
+composer global require codeception/codeception
+```
+
+### 3. Install Git Hooks (Optional but Recommended)
+
+```bash
+./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+```
+
+### 4. Validate Everything Works
+
+```bash
+# Quick validation
+make validate-required
+
+# Or comprehensive validation
+make validate
+```
+
+## Common Tasks
+
+### Development Workflow
+
+```bash
+# 1. Make your changes
+vim src/templates/index.php
+
+# 2. Validate locally
+make validate-required
+
+# 3. Check code quality
+make quality
+
+# 4. Commit
+git add -A
+git commit -m "feat: add new feature"
+# (pre-commit hook runs automatically)
+
+# 5. Push
+git push origin your-branch
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+make test
+
+# Run unit tests only
+make test-unit
+
+# Run acceptance tests only
+make test-acceptance
+```
+
+### Code Quality
+
+```bash
+# Check everything
+make quality
+
+# PHP CodeSniffer only
+make phpcs
+
+# Auto-fix PHPCS issues
+make phpcs-fix
+
+# PHPStan only
+make phpstan
+
+# PHP compatibility check
+make phpcompat
+```
+
+### Creating a Release Package
+
+```bash
+# Package with auto-detected version
+make package
+
+# Or specify directory and version
+./scripts/release/package_extension.sh dist 03.05.00
+
+# Check package contents
+ls -lh dist/
+unzip -l dist/moko-cassiopeia-*.zip
+```
+
+## VS Code Integration
+
+If using VS Code, press `Ctrl+Shift+P` (or `Cmd+Shift+P` on Mac) and type "Run Task" to see available tasks:
+
+- **Validate All** - Run all validation scripts (default test task)
+- **Validate Required** - Run only required validations
+- **PHP CodeSniffer** - Check code style
+- **PHP CodeSniffer - Auto Fix** - Fix code style issues
+- **PHPStan** - Static analysis
+- **Run Tests** - Execute all tests
+- **Create Package** - Build distribution ZIP
+- **Install Git Hooks** - Set up pre-commit hooks
+
+## Available Make Commands
+
+Run `make help` to see all available commands:
+
+```bash
+make help              # Show all commands
+make dev-setup         # Complete environment setup
+make validate          # Run all validations
+make test              # Run all tests
+make quality           # Check code quality
+make package           # Create distribution package
+make clean             # Remove generated files
+make check             # Quick check (validate + quality)
+make all               # Complete build pipeline
+```
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+moko-cassiopeia/
+├── src/                      # Joomla template source
+│   ├── templates/            # Template files
+│   ├── media/                # Assets (CSS, JS, images)
+│   ├── language/             # Language files
+│   └── administrator/        # Admin files
+├── scripts/                  # Automation scripts
+│   ├── validate/             # Validation scripts
+│   ├── fix/                  # Fix/update scripts
+│   ├── release/              # Release scripts
+│   ├── run/                  # Execution scripts
+│   ├── git/                  # Git hooks
+│   └── lib/                  # Shared libraries
+├── tests/                    # Test suites
+├── docs/                     # Documentation
+├── .github/workflows/        # CI/CD workflows
+├── Makefile                  # Make commands
+└── README.md                 # Project overview
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Learning the Workflow
+
+1. **Read the Workflow Guide**: [docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md](./WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md)
+2. **Review Joomla Development**: [docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md](./JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md)
+3. **Check Scripts Documentation**: [scripts/README.md](../scripts/README.md)
+
+### Creating Your First Feature
+
+1. **Create a version branch** via GitHub Actions:
+   - Go to Actions → Create version branch
+   - Enter version (e.g., 03.06.00)
+   - Select branch prefix: `dev/`
+   - Run workflow
+
+2. **Checkout the branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git fetch origin
+   git checkout dev/03.06.00
+   ```
+
+3. **Make changes and test**:
+   ```bash
+   # Edit files
+   vim src/templates/index.php
+   
+   # Validate
+   make validate-required
+   
+   # Check quality
+   make quality
+   ```
+
+4. **Commit and push**:
+   ```bash
+   git add -A
+   git commit -m "feat: your feature description"
+   git push origin dev/03.06.00
+   ```
+
+5. **Watch CI**: Check GitHub Actions for automated testing
+
+### Understanding the Release Process
+
+```
+Development → RC → Stable → Production
+  (dev/)     (rc/)  (version/)  (main)
+```
+
+1. **dev/X.Y.Z** - Active development
+2. **rc/X.Y.Z** - Release candidate testing
+3. **version/X.Y.Z** - Stable release
+4. **main** - Production (auto-merged from version/)
+
+Use the Release Pipeline workflow to promote between stages.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Scripts Not Executable
+
+```bash
+make fix-permissions
+# Or manually:
+chmod +x scripts/**/*.sh
+```
+
+### PHPStan/PHPCS Not Found
+
+```bash
+make install
+# Or manually:
+composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer phpstan/phpstan
+```
+
+### Pre-commit Hook Fails
+
+```bash
+# Run manually to see details
+./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh
+
+# Quick mode (skip some checks)
+./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --quick
+
+# Skip quality checks
+./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --skip-quality
+
+# Bypass hook (not recommended)
+git commit --no-verify
+```
+
+### CI Workflow Fails
+
+1. Check the workflow logs in GitHub Actions
+2. Run the same checks locally:
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/validate/manifest.sh
+   ./scripts/validate/php_syntax.sh
+   make quality
+   ```
+
+### Need Help?
+
+- **Documentation**: Check [docs/](../docs/) directory
+- **Issues**: Open an issue on GitHub
+- **Contributing**: See [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Before Committing
+
+```bash
+# Always validate first
+make validate-required
+
+# Check quality for PHP changes
+make quality
+
+# Run tests if you changed functionality
+make test
+```
+
+### Code Style
+
+- Follow PSR-12 standards
+- Use `make phpcs-fix` to auto-fix issues
+- Add SPDX license headers to new files
+- Keep functions small and focused
+
+### Documentation
+
+- Update docs when changing workflows
+- Add comments for complex logic
+- Update CHANGELOG.md with changes
+- Keep README.md current
+
+### Version Management
+
+- Use semantic versioning: Major.Minor.Patch (03.05.00)
+- Update CHANGELOG.md with all changes
+- Follow the version hierarchy: dev → rc → version → main
+- Never skip stages in the release process
+
+## Useful Resources
+
+- [Joomla Documentation](https://docs.joomla.org/)
+- [PSR-12 Coding Standard](https://www.php-fig.org/psr/psr-12/)
+- [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/)
+- [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/)
+
+## Quick Reference Card
+
+```bash
+# Setup
+make dev-setup              # Initial setup
+./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh  # Install hooks
+
+# Development
+make validate-required      # Quick validation
+make quality               # Code quality
+make test                  # Run tests
+
+# Building
+make package               # Create ZIP
+
+# Maintenance
+make clean                 # Clean generated files
+make fix-permissions       # Fix script permissions
+
+# Help
+make help                  # Show all commands
+./scripts/run/validate_all.sh --help  # Script help
+```
+
+---
+
+**Document Version:** 1.0.0  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-04  
+**Get Started:** Run `make dev-setup` now!
--- a/docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md
+++ b/docs/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,472 @@
+# Workflow Guide - Moko Cassiopeia
+
+Quick reference guide for GitHub Actions workflows and common development tasks.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Overview](#overview)
+- [Workflow Quick Reference](#workflow-quick-reference)
+- [Common Development Tasks](#common-development-tasks)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
+
+## Overview
+
+This repository uses GitHub Actions for continuous integration, testing, quality checks, and deployment. All workflows are located in `.github/workflows/`.
+
+### Workflow Execution Model
+
+```
+┌─────────────────┐
+│  Code Changes   │
+└────────┬────────┘
+         │
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│   CI Pipeline   │  ← Validation, Testing, Quality
+└────────┬────────┘
+         │
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ Version Branch  │  ← Create dev/X.Y.Z branch
+└────────┬────────┘
+         │
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ Release Pipeline│  ← dev → rc → version → main
+└────────┬────────┘
+         │
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│  Distribution   │  ← ZIP package + GitHub Release
+└─────────────────┘
+```
+
+## Workflow Quick Reference
+
+### Continuous Integration (ci.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Automatic on push/PR to main, dev/*, rc/*, version/* branches
+
+**Purpose:** Validates code quality and repository structure
+
+**What it does:**
+- ✅ Validates Joomla manifest XML
+- ✅ Checks XML well-formedness
+- ✅ Validates GitHub Actions workflows
+- ✅ Runs PHP syntax checks
+- ✅ Checks for secrets in code
+- ✅ Validates license headers
+- ✅ Verifies version alignment
+
+**When to check:** After every commit
+
+**How to view results:**
+```bash
+# Via GitHub CLI
+gh run list --workflow=ci.yml --limit 5
+gh run view <run-id> --log
+```
+
+### PHP Quality Checks (php_quality.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Automatic on push/PR to main, dev/*, rc/*, version/* branches
+
+**Purpose:** Ensures PHP code quality and compatibility
+
+**What it does:**
+- 🔍 PHPStan static analysis (level 5)
+- 📏 PHP_CodeSniffer with PSR-12 standards
+- ✔️ PHP 8.0+ compatibility checks
+
+**Matrix:** PHP 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
+
+**When to check:** Before committing PHP changes
+
+**How to run locally:**
+```bash
+# Install tools
+composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer phpstan/phpstan
+
+# Run checks
+phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml src/
+phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon
+```
+
+### Joomla Testing (joomla_testing.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Automatic on push/PR to main, dev/*, rc/* branches
+
+**Purpose:** Tests template compatibility with Joomla versions
+
+**What it does:**
+- 📦 Downloads and installs Joomla (4.4, 5.0, 5.1)
+- 🔧 Installs template into Joomla
+- ✅ Validates template installation
+- 🧪 Runs Codeception tests
+
+**Matrix:** Joomla 4.4/5.0/5.1 × PHP 8.0/8.1/8.2/8.3
+
+**When to check:** Before releasing new versions
+
+**How to test locally:**
+```bash
+# See docs/JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md for local testing setup
+codecept run
+```
+
+### Version Branch Creation (version_branch.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Manual workflow dispatch
+
+**Purpose:** Creates a new version branch and bumps version numbers
+
+**What it does:**
+- 🏷️ Creates dev/*, rc/*, or version/* branch
+- 📝 Updates version in all files
+- 📅 Updates manifest dates
+- 📋 Moves CHANGELOG unreleased to version
+- ✅ Validates version hierarchy
+
+**When to use:** Starting work on a new version
+
+**How to run:**
+1. Go to Actions → Create version branch
+2. Click "Run workflow"
+3. Enter version (e.g., 03.05.00)
+4. Select branch prefix (dev/, rc/, or version/)
+5. Click "Run workflow"
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+new_version: 03.06.00
+branch_prefix: dev/
+version_text: beta
+```
+
+### Release Pipeline (release_pipeline.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Manual workflow dispatch or release event
+
+**Purpose:** Promotes branches through release stages and creates distributions
+
+**What it does:**
+- 🔄 Promotes branches: dev → rc → version → main
+- 📅 Normalizes dates in manifest and CHANGELOG
+- 📦 Builds distributable ZIP package
+- 🚀 Uploads to SFTP server
+- 🏷️ Creates Git tag
+- 📋 Creates GitHub Release
+- 🔒 Attests build provenance
+
+**When to use:** Promoting a version through release stages
+
+**How to run:**
+1. Go to Actions → Release Pipeline
+2. Click "Run workflow"
+3. Select classification (auto/rc/stable)
+4. Click "Run workflow"
+
+**Release flow:**
+```
+dev/X.Y.Z → rc/X.Y.Z → version/X.Y.Z → main
+  (dev)      (RC)        (stable)      (production)
+```
+
+### Deploy to Staging (deploy_staging.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Manual workflow dispatch
+
+**Purpose:** Deploys template to staging/development environments
+
+**What it does:**
+- ✅ Validates deployment prerequisites
+- 📦 Builds deployment package
+- 🚀 Uploads via SFTP to environment
+- 📝 Creates deployment summary
+
+**When to use:** Testing in staging before production release
+
+**How to run:**
+1. Go to Actions → Deploy to Staging
+2. Click "Run workflow"
+3. Select environment (staging/development/preview)
+4. Optionally specify version
+5. Click "Run workflow"
+
+**Required secrets:**
+- `STAGING_HOST` - SFTP hostname
+- `STAGING_USER` - SFTP username
+- `STAGING_KEY` - SSH private key (or `STAGING_PASSWORD`)
+- `STAGING_PATH` - Remote deployment path
+
+### Repository Health (repo_health.yml)
+
+**Trigger:** Manual workflow dispatch (admin only)
+
+**Purpose:** Comprehensive repository health and configuration checks
+
+**What it does:**
+- 🔐 Validates release configuration
+- 🌐 Tests SFTP connectivity
+- 📂 Checks scripts governance
+- 📄 Validates required artifacts
+- 🔍 Extended checks (SPDX, ShellCheck, etc.)
+
+**When to use:** Before major releases or when debugging deployment issues
+
+**How to run:**
+1. Go to Actions → Repo Health
+2. Click "Run workflow"
+3. Select profile (all/release/scripts/repo)
+4. Click "Run workflow"
+
+**Profiles:**
+- `all` - Run all checks
+- `release` - Release configuration and SFTP only
+- `scripts` - Scripts governance only
+- `repo` - Repository health only
+
+## Common Development Tasks
+
+### Starting a New Feature
+
+```bash
+# 1. Create a new version branch via GitHub Actions
+# Actions → Create version branch → dev/X.Y.Z
+
+# 2. Clone and checkout the new branch
+git fetch origin
+git checkout dev/X.Y.Z
+
+# 3. Make your changes
+vim src/templates/index.php
+
+# 4. Validate locally
+./scripts/validate/php_syntax.sh
+./scripts/validate/manifest.sh
+
+# 5. Commit and push
+git add -A
+git commit -m "feat: add new feature"
+git push origin dev/X.Y.Z
+```
+
+### Running All Validations Locally
+
+```bash
+# Run comprehensive validation suite
+./scripts/run/validate_all.sh
+
+# Run with verbose output
+./scripts/run/validate_all.sh -v
+
+# Run smoke tests
+./scripts/run/smoke_test.sh
+```
+
+### Creating a Release Package
+
+```bash
+# Package with auto-detected version
+./scripts/release/package_extension.sh
+
+# Package with specific version
+./scripts/release/package_extension.sh dist 03.05.00
+
+# Verify package contents
+unzip -l dist/moko-cassiopeia-*.zip
+```
+
+### Updating Version Numbers
+
+```bash
+# Via GitHub Actions (recommended)
+# Actions → Create version branch
+
+# Or manually with scripts
+./scripts/fix/versions.sh 03.05.00
+```
+
+### Updating CHANGELOG
+
+```bash
+# Add new version entry
+./scripts/release/update_changelog.sh 03.05.00
+
+# Update release dates
+./scripts/release/update_dates.sh 2025-01-15 03.05.00
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### CI Failures
+
+#### PHP Syntax Errors
+
+```bash
+# Check specific file
+php -l src/templates/index.php
+
+# Run validation script
+./scripts/validate/php_syntax.sh
+```
+
+#### Manifest Validation Failed
+
+```bash
+# Validate manifest XML
+./scripts/validate/manifest.sh
+
+# Check XML well-formedness
+./scripts/validate/xml_wellformed.sh
+```
+
+#### Version Alignment Issues
+
+```bash
+# Check version in manifest matches CHANGELOG
+./scripts/validate/version_alignment.sh
+
+# Fix versions
+./scripts/fix/versions.sh 03.05.00
+```
+
+### Workflow Failures
+
+#### "Permission denied" on scripts
+
+```bash
+# Fix script permissions
+chmod +x scripts/**/*.sh
+```
+
+#### "Branch already exists"
+
+```bash
+# Check existing branches
+git branch -r | grep dev/
+
+# Delete remote branch if needed (carefully!)
+git push origin --delete dev/03.05.00
+```
+
+#### "Missing required secrets"
+
+Go to repository Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions, and add:
+- `FTP_HOST`
+- `FTP_USER`
+- `FTP_KEY` or `FTP_PASSWORD`
+- `FTP_PATH`
+
+#### SFTP Connection Failed
+
+1. Verify credentials in repo_health workflow:
+   - Actions → Repo Health → profile: release
+
+2. Check SSH key format (OpenSSH, not PuTTY PPK)
+
+3. Verify server allows connections from GitHub IPs
+
+### Quality Check Failures
+
+#### PHPStan Errors
+
+```bash
+# Run locally to see full output
+phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon
+
+# Generate baseline to ignore existing issues
+phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon --generate-baseline
+```
+
+#### PHPCS Violations
+
+```bash
+# Check violations
+phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml src/
+
+# Auto-fix where possible
+phpcbf --standard=phpcs.xml src/
+
+# Show specific error codes
+phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml --report=source src/
+```
+
+#### Joomla Testing Failed
+
+1. Check PHP/Joomla version matrix compatibility
+2. Review MySQL connection errors
+3. Verify template manifest structure
+4. Check template file paths
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Version Management
+
+1. **Always use version branches:** dev/X.Y.Z, rc/X.Y.Z, version/X.Y.Z
+2. **Follow hierarchy:** dev → rc → version → main
+3. **Update CHANGELOG:** Document all changes in Unreleased section
+4. **Semantic versioning:** Major.Minor.Patch (03.05.00)
+
+### Code Quality
+
+1. **Run validations locally** before pushing
+2. **Fix PHPStan warnings** at level 5
+3. **Follow PSR-12** coding standards
+4. **Add SPDX license headers** to new files
+5. **Keep functions small** and well-documented
+
+### Workflow Usage
+
+1. **Use CI for every commit** - automated validation
+2. **Run repo_health before releases** - comprehensive checks
+3. **Test on staging first** - never deploy directly to production
+4. **Monitor workflow runs** - fix failures promptly
+5. **Review workflow logs** - understand what changed
+
+### Release Process
+
+1. **Create dev branch** → Work on features
+2. **Promote to rc** → Release candidate testing
+3. **Promote to version** → Stable release
+4. **Merge to main** → Production (auto-merged via PR)
+5. **Create GitHub Release** → Public distribution
+
+### Security
+
+1. **Never commit secrets** - use GitHub Secrets
+2. **Use SSH keys** for SFTP (not passwords)
+3. **Scan for secrets** - runs automatically in CI
+4. **Keep dependencies updated** - security patches
+5. **Review security advisories** - GitHub Dependabot
+
+### Documentation
+
+1. **Update docs with code** - keep in sync
+2. **Document workflow changes** - update this guide
+3. **Add examples** - show, don't just tell
+4. **Link to relevant docs** - cross-reference
+5. **Keep README current** - first impression matters
+
+## Quick Links
+
+- [Main README](../README.md) - Project overview
+- [Joomla Development Guide](./JOOMLA_DEVELOPMENT.md) - Testing and quality
+- [Scripts README](../scripts/README.md) - Script documentation
+- [CHANGELOG](../CHANGELOG.md) - Version history
+- [CONTRIBUTING](../CONTRIBUTING.md) - Contribution guidelines
+
+## Getting Help
+
+1. **Check workflow logs** - Most issues have clear error messages
+2. **Review this guide** - Common solutions documented
+3. **Run validation scripts** - Identify specific issues
+4. **Open an issue** - For bugs or questions
+5. **Contact maintainers** - For access or configuration issues
+
+---
+
+**Document Version:** 1.0.0  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-04  
+**Maintained by:** Moko Consulting Engineering
--- a/scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+++ b/scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Install Git hooks for Moko Cassiopeia
+# Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+#
+# FILE INFORMATION
+# DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+# INGROUP: Scripts.Git
+# REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+# FILE: ./scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+# VERSION: 01.00.00
+# BRIEF: Install Git hooks for local development
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")/.." && pwd)"
+REPO_ROOT="$(cd "${SCRIPT_DIR}/.." && pwd)"
+
+echo "Installing Git hooks..."
+echo ""
+
+# Create .git/hooks directory if it doesn't exist
+mkdir -p "${REPO_ROOT}/.git/hooks"
+
+# Install pre-commit hook
+PRE_COMMIT_HOOK="${REPO_ROOT}/.git/hooks/pre-commit"
+cat > "${PRE_COMMIT_HOOK}" <<'EOF'
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Pre-commit hook - installed by scripts/git/install-hooks.sh
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)/scripts/git"
+
+if [ -f "${SCRIPT_DIR}/pre-commit.sh" ]; then
+    exec "${SCRIPT_DIR}/pre-commit.sh" "$@"
+else
+    echo "Error: pre-commit.sh not found in ${SCRIPT_DIR}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+EOF
+
+chmod +x "${PRE_COMMIT_HOOK}"
+
+echo "✓ Installed pre-commit hook"
+echo ""
+echo "The pre-commit hook will run automatically before each commit."
+echo ""
+echo "Options:"
+echo "  - Skip hook: git commit --no-verify"
+echo "  - Quick mode: ./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --quick"
+echo "  - Skip quality checks: ./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --skip-quality"
+echo ""
+echo "To uninstall hooks:"
+echo "  rm .git/hooks/pre-commit"
+echo ""
+echo "Done!"
--- a/scripts/git/pre-commit.sh
+++ b/scripts/git/pre-commit.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,272 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Pre-commit hook script for Moko Cassiopeia
+# Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+#
+# FILE INFORMATION
+# DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+# INGROUP: Scripts.Git
+# REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+# FILE: ./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh
+# VERSION: 01.00.00
+# BRIEF: Pre-commit hook for local validation
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")/.." && pwd)"
+. "${SCRIPT_DIR}/lib/common.sh"
+
+# Colors for output
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+NC='\033[0m' # No Color
+
+log_success() {
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓${NC} $*"
+}
+
+log_warning() {
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠${NC} $*"
+}
+
+log_error() {
+    echo -e "${RED}✗${NC} $*"
+}
+
+log_header() {
+    echo ""
+    echo "================================"
+    echo "$*"
+    echo "================================"
+}
+
+# Parse arguments
+SKIP_TESTS=false
+SKIP_QUALITY=false
+QUICK_MODE=false
+
+while [[ $# -gt 0 ]]; do
+    case $1 in
+        --skip-tests)
+            SKIP_TESTS=true
+            shift
+            ;;
+        --skip-quality)
+            SKIP_QUALITY=true
+            shift
+            ;;
+        --quick)
+            QUICK_MODE=true
+            shift
+            ;;
+        *)
+            echo "Unknown option: $1"
+            echo "Usage: pre-commit.sh [--skip-tests] [--skip-quality] [--quick]"
+            exit 1
+            ;;
+    esac
+done
+
+log_header "Pre-commit Validation"
+
+# Get list of staged files
+STAGED_FILES=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACMR)
+
+if [ -z "$STAGED_FILES" ]; then
+    log_warning "No staged files to check"
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+echo "Checking staged files:"
+echo "$STAGED_FILES" | sed 's/^/  - /'
+echo ""
+
+# Track failures
+FAILURES=0
+
+# Check 1: PHP Syntax
+log_header "Checking PHP Syntax"
+PHP_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep '\.php$' || true)
+
+if [ -n "$PHP_FILES" ]; then
+    while IFS= read -r file; do
+        if [ -f "$file" ]; then
+            if php -l "$file" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+                log_success "PHP syntax OK: $file"
+            else
+                log_error "PHP syntax error: $file"
+                php -l "$file"
+                FAILURES=$((FAILURES + 1))
+            fi
+        fi
+    done <<< "$PHP_FILES"
+else
+    echo "  No PHP files to check"
+fi
+
+# Check 2: XML Well-formedness
+log_header "Checking XML Files"
+XML_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep '\.xml$' || true)
+
+if [ -n "$XML_FILES" ]; then
+    while IFS= read -r file; do
+        if [ -f "$file" ]; then
+            if xmllint --noout "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
+                log_success "XML well-formed: $file"
+            else
+                log_error "XML malformed: $file"
+                xmllint --noout "$file" || true
+                FAILURES=$((FAILURES + 1))
+            fi
+        fi
+    done <<< "$XML_FILES"
+else
+    echo "  No XML files to check"
+fi
+
+# Check 3: YAML Syntax
+log_header "Checking YAML Files"
+YAML_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep -E '\.(yml|yaml)$' || true)
+
+if [ -n "$YAML_FILES" ]; then
+    while IFS= read -r file; do
+        if [ -f "$file" ]; then
+            # Use printf to safely pass the file path, avoiding injection
+            if python3 -c "import sys, yaml; yaml.safe_load(open(sys.argv[1]))" "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
+                log_success "YAML valid: $file"
+            else
+                log_error "YAML invalid: $file"
+                python3 -c "import sys, yaml; yaml.safe_load(open(sys.argv[1]))" "$file" || true
+                FAILURES=$((FAILURES + 1))
+            fi
+        fi
+    done <<< "$YAML_FILES"
+else
+    echo "  No YAML files to check"
+fi
+
+# Check 4: Trailing Whitespace
+log_header "Checking for Trailing Whitespace"
+TEXT_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep -vE '\.(png|jpg|jpeg|gif|svg|ico|zip|gz|woff|woff2|ttf)$' || true)
+
+if [ -n "$TEXT_FILES" ]; then
+    TRAILING_WS=$(echo "$TEXT_FILES" | xargs grep -n '[[:space:]]$' 2>/dev/null || true)
+    if [ -n "$TRAILING_WS" ]; then
+        log_warning "Files with trailing whitespace found:"
+        echo "$TRAILING_WS" | sed 's/^/  /'
+        echo ""
+        echo "  Run: sed -i 's/[[:space:]]*$//' <file> to fix"
+    else
+        log_success "No trailing whitespace"
+    fi
+else
+    echo "  No text files to check"
+fi
+
+# Check 5: SPDX License Headers (if not quick mode)
+if [ "$QUICK_MODE" = false ]; then
+    log_header "Checking SPDX License Headers"
+    SOURCE_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep -E '\.(php|sh|js|ts|css)$' || true)
+    
+    if [ -n "$SOURCE_FILES" ]; then
+        MISSING_SPDX=""
+        while IFS= read -r file; do
+            if [ -f "$file" ]; then
+                if ! head -n 20 "$file" | grep -q 'SPDX-License-Identifier:'; then
+                    MISSING_SPDX="${MISSING_SPDX}  - ${file}\n"
+                fi
+            fi
+        done <<< "$SOURCE_FILES"
+        
+        if [ -n "$MISSING_SPDX" ]; then
+            log_warning "Files missing SPDX license header:"
+            echo -e "$MISSING_SPDX"
+        else
+            log_success "All source files have SPDX headers"
+        fi
+    else
+        echo "  No source files to check"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Check 6: No Secrets
+log_header "Checking for Secrets"
+if [ -x "${SCRIPT_DIR}/validate/no_secrets.sh" ]; then
+    if "${SCRIPT_DIR}/validate/no_secrets.sh" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+        log_success "No secrets detected"
+    else
+        log_error "Potential secrets detected!"
+        "${SCRIPT_DIR}/validate/no_secrets.sh" || true
+        FAILURES=$((FAILURES + 1))
+    fi
+else
+    echo "  Secret scanner not available"
+fi
+
+# Check 7: PHP_CodeSniffer (if not skipped)
+if [ "$SKIP_QUALITY" = false ] && command -v phpcs >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    log_header "Running PHP_CodeSniffer"
+    PHP_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep '\.php$' || true)
+    
+    if [ -n "$PHP_FILES" ]; then
+        # Use process substitution to avoid issues with filenames containing spaces
+        if echo "$PHP_FILES" | tr '\n' '\0' | xargs -0 phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml -q 2>/dev/null; then
+            log_success "PHPCS passed"
+        else
+            log_warning "PHPCS found issues (non-blocking)"
+            echo "$PHP_FILES" | tr '\n' '\0' | xargs -0 phpcs --standard=phpcs.xml --report=summary || true
+        fi
+    else
+        echo "  No PHP files to check"
+    fi
+else
+    if [ "$SKIP_QUALITY" = true ]; then
+        echo "  Skipping PHPCS (--skip-quality)"
+    else
+        echo "  PHPCS not available (install with: composer global require squizlabs/php_codesniffer)"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Check 8: PHPStan (if not skipped and not quick mode)
+if [ "$SKIP_QUALITY" = false ] && [ "$QUICK_MODE" = false ] && command -v phpstan >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    log_header "Running PHPStan"
+    PHP_FILES=$(echo "$STAGED_FILES" | grep '\.php$' || true)
+    
+    if [ -n "$PHP_FILES" ]; then
+        if phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon --no-progress > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+            log_success "PHPStan passed"
+        else
+            log_warning "PHPStan found issues (non-blocking)"
+            phpstan analyse --configuration=phpstan.neon --no-progress || true
+        fi
+    else
+        echo "  No PHP files to check"
+    fi
+else
+    if [ "$SKIP_QUALITY" = true ]; then
+        echo "  Skipping PHPStan (--skip-quality)"
+    elif [ "$QUICK_MODE" = true ]; then
+        echo "  Skipping PHPStan (--quick mode)"
+    else
+        echo "  PHPStan not available (install with: composer global require phpstan/phpstan)"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Summary
+log_header "Pre-commit Summary"
+
+if [ $FAILURES -gt 0 ]; then
+    log_error "Pre-commit checks failed with $FAILURES error(s)"
+    echo ""
+    echo "To commit anyway, use: git commit --no-verify"
+    echo "To run quick checks only: ./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --quick"
+    echo "To skip quality checks: ./scripts/git/pre-commit.sh --skip-quality"
+    exit 1
+else
+    log_success "All pre-commit checks passed!"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Tip: Use 'make validate' for comprehensive validation"
+    exit 0
+fi
--- a/scripts/lib/common.py
+++ b/scripts/lib/common.py
@@ -0,0 +1,452 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Common utilities for Moko-Cassiopeia scripts.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Script.Library
+INGROUP: Common
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/lib/common.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Unified shared Python utilities for all CI and local scripts
+"""
+
+import json
+import os
+import shutil
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Union
+import subprocess
+import traceback
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Environment and Detection
+# ============================================================================
+
+def is_ci() -> bool:
+    """Check if running in CI environment."""
+    return os.environ.get("CI", "").lower() == "true"
+
+
+def require_cmd(command: str) -> None:
+    """
+    Ensure a required command is available.
+    
+    Args:
+        command: Command name to check
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If command is not found
+    """
+    if not shutil.which(command):
+        log_error(f"Required command not found: {command}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Logging
+# ============================================================================
+
+class Colors:
+    """ANSI color codes for terminal output."""
+    RED = '\033[0;31m'
+    GREEN = '\033[0;32m'
+    YELLOW = '\033[1;33m'
+    BLUE = '\033[0;34m'
+    CYAN = '\033[0;36m'
+    BOLD = '\033[1m'
+    NC = '\033[0m'  # No Color
+    
+    @classmethod
+    def enabled(cls) -> bool:
+        """Check if colors should be enabled."""
+        return sys.stdout.isatty() and os.environ.get("NO_COLOR") is None
+
+
+def log_info(message: str) -> None:
+    """Log informational message."""
+    print(f"INFO: {message}")
+
+
+def log_warn(message: str) -> None:
+    """Log warning message."""
+    color = Colors.YELLOW if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    nc = Colors.NC if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    print(f"{color}WARN: {message}{nc}", file=sys.stderr)
+
+
+def log_error(message: str) -> None:
+    """Log error message."""
+    color = Colors.RED if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    nc = Colors.NC if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    print(f"{color}ERROR: {message}{nc}", file=sys.stderr)
+
+
+def log_success(message: str) -> None:
+    """Log success message."""
+    color = Colors.GREEN if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    nc = Colors.NC if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    print(f"{color}✓ {message}{nc}")
+
+
+def log_step(message: str) -> None:
+    """Log a step in a process."""
+    color = Colors.CYAN if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    nc = Colors.NC if Colors.enabled() else ""
+    print(f"{color}➜ {message}{nc}")
+
+
+def log_section(title: str) -> None:
+    """Log a section header."""
+    print()
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print(title)
+    print("=" * 60)
+
+
+def log_kv(key: str, value: str) -> None:
+    """Log a key-value pair."""
+    print(f"  {key}: {value}")
+
+
+def die(message: str, exit_code: int = 1) -> None:
+    """
+    Log error and exit.
+    
+    Args:
+        message: Error message
+        exit_code: Exit code (default: 1)
+    """
+    log_error(message)
+    
+    if os.environ.get("VERBOSE_ERRORS", "true").lower() == "true":
+        print("", file=sys.stderr)
+        print("Stack trace:", file=sys.stderr)
+        traceback.print_stack(file=sys.stderr)
+        print("", file=sys.stderr)
+        print("Environment:", file=sys.stderr)
+        print(f"  PWD: {os.getcwd()}", file=sys.stderr)
+        print(f"  USER: {os.environ.get('USER', 'unknown')}", file=sys.stderr)
+        print(f"  PYTHON: {sys.version}", file=sys.stderr)
+        print(f"  CI: {is_ci()}", file=sys.stderr)
+        print("", file=sys.stderr)
+    
+    sys.exit(exit_code)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Validation Helpers
+# ============================================================================
+
+def assert_file_exists(path: Union[str, Path]) -> None:
+    """
+    Assert that a file exists.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to file
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If file doesn't exist
+    """
+    if not Path(path).is_file():
+        die(f"Required file missing: {path}")
+
+
+def assert_dir_exists(path: Union[str, Path]) -> None:
+    """
+    Assert that a directory exists.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to directory
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If directory doesn't exist
+    """
+    if not Path(path).is_dir():
+        die(f"Required directory missing: {path}")
+
+
+def assert_not_empty(value: Any, name: str) -> None:
+    """
+    Assert that a value is not empty.
+    
+    Args:
+        value: Value to check
+        name: Name of the value for error message
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If value is empty
+    """
+    if not value:
+        die(f"Required value is empty: {name}")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# JSON Utilities
+# ============================================================================
+
+def json_escape(text: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Escape text for JSON.
+    
+    Args:
+        text: Text to escape
+        
+    Returns:
+        Escaped text
+    """
+    return json.dumps(text)[1:-1]  # Remove surrounding quotes
+
+
+def json_output(data: Dict[str, Any], pretty: bool = False) -> None:
+    """
+    Output data as JSON.
+    
+    Args:
+        data: Dictionary to output
+        pretty: Whether to pretty-print
+    """
+    if pretty:
+        print(json.dumps(data, indent=2, sort_keys=True))
+    else:
+        print(json.dumps(data, separators=(',', ':')))
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Path Utilities
+# ============================================================================
+
+def script_root() -> Path:
+    """
+    Get the root scripts directory.
+    
+    Returns:
+        Path to scripts directory
+    """
+    return Path(__file__).parent.parent
+
+
+def repo_root() -> Path:
+    """
+    Get the repository root directory.
+    
+    Returns:
+        Path to repository root
+    """
+    return script_root().parent
+
+
+def normalize_path(path: Union[str, Path]) -> str:
+    """
+    Normalize a path (resolve, absolute, forward slashes).
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to normalize
+        
+    Returns:
+        Normalized path string
+    """
+    return str(Path(path).resolve()).replace("\\", "/")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# File Operations
+# ============================================================================
+
+def read_file(path: Union[str, Path], encoding: str = "utf-8") -> str:
+    """
+    Read a file.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to file
+        encoding: File encoding
+        
+    Returns:
+        File contents
+    """
+    assert_file_exists(path)
+    return Path(path).read_text(encoding=encoding)
+
+
+def write_file(path: Union[str, Path], content: str, encoding: str = "utf-8") -> None:
+    """
+    Write a file.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to file
+        content: Content to write
+        encoding: File encoding
+    """
+    Path(path).write_text(content, encoding=encoding)
+
+
+def ensure_dir(path: Union[str, Path]) -> None:
+    """
+    Ensure a directory exists.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to directory
+    """
+    Path(path).mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Command Execution
+# ============================================================================
+
+def run_command(
+    cmd: List[str],
+    capture_output: bool = True,
+    check: bool = True,
+    cwd: Optional[Union[str, Path]] = None,
+    env: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None
+) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess:
+    """
+    Run a command.
+    
+    Args:
+        cmd: Command and arguments
+        capture_output: Whether to capture stdout/stderr
+        check: Whether to raise on non-zero exit
+        cwd: Working directory
+        env: Environment variables
+        
+    Returns:
+        CompletedProcess instance
+    """
+    return subprocess.run(
+        cmd,
+        capture_output=capture_output,
+        text=True,
+        check=check,
+        cwd=cwd,
+        env=env
+    )
+
+
+def run_shell(
+    script: str,
+    capture_output: bool = True,
+    check: bool = True,
+    cwd: Optional[Union[str, Path]] = None
+) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess:
+    """
+    Run a shell script.
+    
+    Args:
+        script: Shell script
+        capture_output: Whether to capture stdout/stderr
+        check: Whether to raise on non-zero exit
+        cwd: Working directory
+        
+    Returns:
+        CompletedProcess instance
+    """
+    return subprocess.run(
+        script,
+        shell=True,
+        capture_output=capture_output,
+        text=True,
+        check=check,
+        cwd=cwd
+    )
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Git Utilities
+# ============================================================================
+
+def git_root() -> Path:
+    """
+    Get git repository root.
+    
+    Returns:
+        Path to git root
+    """
+    result = run_command(
+        ["git", "rev-parse", "--show-toplevel"],
+        capture_output=True,
+        check=True
+    )
+    return Path(result.stdout.strip())
+
+
+def git_status(porcelain: bool = True) -> str:
+    """
+    Get git status.
+    
+    Args:
+        porcelain: Use porcelain format
+        
+    Returns:
+        Git status output
+    """
+    cmd = ["git", "status"]
+    if porcelain:
+        cmd.append("--porcelain")
+    
+    result = run_command(cmd, capture_output=True, check=True)
+    return result.stdout
+
+
+def git_branch() -> str:
+    """
+    Get current git branch.
+    
+    Returns:
+        Branch name
+    """
+    result = run_command(
+        ["git", "rev-parse", "--abbrev-ref", "HEAD"],
+        capture_output=True,
+        check=True
+    )
+    return result.stdout.strip()
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Main Entry Point (for testing)
+# ============================================================================
+
+def main() -> None:
+    """Test the common utilities."""
+    log_section("Testing Common Utilities")
+    
+    log_info("This is an info message")
+    log_warn("This is a warning message")
+    log_success("This is a success message")
+    log_step("This is a step message")
+    
+    log_section("Environment")
+    log_kv("CI", str(is_ci()))
+    log_kv("Script Root", str(script_root()))
+    log_kv("Repo Root", str(repo_root()))
+    log_kv("Git Root", str(git_root()))
+    log_kv("Git Branch", git_branch())
+    
+    log_section("Tests Passed")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
--- a/scripts/lib/joomla_manifest.py
+++ b/scripts/lib/joomla_manifest.py
@@ -0,0 +1,430 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Joomla manifest parsing and validation utilities.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Script.Library
+INGROUP: Joomla.Manifest
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/lib/joomla_manifest.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Joomla manifest parsing and validation utilities
+"""
+
+import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+try:
+    from . import common
+except ImportError:
+    import common
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Joomla Extension Types
+# ============================================================================
+
+class ExtensionType:
+    """Joomla extension types."""
+    COMPONENT = "component"
+    MODULE = "module"
+    PLUGIN = "plugin"
+    TEMPLATE = "template"
+    LIBRARY = "library"
+    PACKAGE = "package"
+    FILE = "file"
+    LANGUAGE = "language"
+    
+    ALL_TYPES = [
+        COMPONENT, MODULE, PLUGIN, TEMPLATE,
+        LIBRARY, PACKAGE, FILE, LANGUAGE
+    ]
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Manifest Data Class
+# ============================================================================
+
+@dataclass
+class ManifestInfo:
+    """Information extracted from a Joomla manifest."""
+    path: Path
+    extension_type: str
+    name: str
+    version: str
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    author: Optional[str] = None
+    author_email: Optional[str] = None
+    author_url: Optional[str] = None
+    copyright: Optional[str] = None
+    license: Optional[str] = None
+    creation_date: Optional[str] = None
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
+        """Convert to dictionary."""
+        return {
+            "path": str(self.path),
+            "ext_type": self.extension_type,
+            "name": self.name,
+            "version": self.version,
+            "description": self.description or "",
+            "author": self.author or "",
+            "author_email": self.author_email or "",
+            "author_url": self.author_url or "",
+            "copyright": self.copyright or "",
+            "license": self.license or "",
+            "creation_date": self.creation_date or ""
+        }
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Manifest Discovery
+# ============================================================================
+
+def find_manifest(src_dir: str = "src") -> Path:
+    """
+    Find the primary Joomla manifest in the given directory.
+    
+    Args:
+        src_dir: Source directory to search
+        
+    Returns:
+        Path to manifest file
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If no manifest found
+    """
+    src_path = Path(src_dir)
+    
+    if not src_path.is_dir():
+        common.die(f"Source directory missing: {src_dir}")
+    
+    # Template manifest (templateDetails.xml)
+    template_manifest = src_path / "templateDetails.xml"
+    if template_manifest.is_file():
+        return template_manifest
+    
+    # Also check in templates subdirectory
+    templates_dir = src_path / "templates"
+    if templates_dir.is_dir():
+        for template_file in templates_dir.glob("templateDetails.xml"):
+            return template_file
+    
+    # Package manifest (pkg_*.xml)
+    pkg_manifests = list(src_path.rglob("pkg_*.xml"))
+    if pkg_manifests:
+        return pkg_manifests[0]
+    
+    # Component manifest (com_*.xml)
+    com_manifests = list(src_path.rglob("com_*.xml"))
+    if com_manifests:
+        return com_manifests[0]
+    
+    # Module manifest (mod_*.xml)
+    mod_manifests = list(src_path.rglob("mod_*.xml"))
+    if mod_manifests:
+        return mod_manifests[0]
+    
+    # Plugin manifest (plg_*.xml)
+    plg_manifests = list(src_path.rglob("plg_*.xml"))
+    if plg_manifests:
+        return plg_manifests[0]
+    
+    # Fallback: any XML with <extension
+    for xml_file in src_path.rglob("*.xml"):
+        try:
+            content = xml_file.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+            if "<extension" in content:
+                return xml_file
+        except Exception:
+            continue
+    
+    common.die(f"No Joomla manifest XML found under {src_dir}")
+
+
+def find_all_manifests(src_dir: str = "src") -> List[Path]:
+    """
+    Find all Joomla manifests in the given directory.
+    
+    Args:
+        src_dir: Source directory to search
+        
+    Returns:
+        List of manifest paths
+    """
+    src_path = Path(src_dir)
+    
+    if not src_path.is_dir():
+        return []
+    
+    manifests = []
+    
+    # Template manifests
+    manifests.extend(src_path.rglob("templateDetails.xml"))
+    
+    # Package manifests
+    manifests.extend(src_path.rglob("pkg_*.xml"))
+    
+    # Component manifests
+    manifests.extend(src_path.rglob("com_*.xml"))
+    
+    # Module manifests
+    manifests.extend(src_path.rglob("mod_*.xml"))
+    
+    # Plugin manifests
+    manifests.extend(src_path.rglob("plg_*.xml"))
+    
+    return manifests
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Manifest Parsing
+# ============================================================================
+
+def parse_manifest(manifest_path: Path) -> ManifestInfo:
+    """
+    Parse a Joomla manifest file.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        
+    Returns:
+        ManifestInfo object
+        
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If parsing fails
+    """
+    if not manifest_path.is_file():
+        common.die(f"Manifest not found: {manifest_path}")
+    
+    try:
+        tree = ET.parse(manifest_path)
+        root = tree.getroot()
+        
+        # Extract extension type
+        ext_type = root.attrib.get("type", "").strip().lower()
+        if not ext_type:
+            common.die(f"Manifest missing type attribute: {manifest_path}")
+        
+        # Extract name
+        name_elem = root.find("name")
+        if name_elem is None or not name_elem.text:
+            common.die(f"Manifest missing name element: {manifest_path}")
+        name = name_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        # Extract version
+        version_elem = root.find("version")
+        if version_elem is None or not version_elem.text:
+            common.die(f"Manifest missing version element: {manifest_path}")
+        version = version_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        # Extract optional fields
+        description = None
+        desc_elem = root.find("description")
+        if desc_elem is not None and desc_elem.text:
+            description = desc_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        author = None
+        author_elem = root.find("author")
+        if author_elem is not None and author_elem.text:
+            author = author_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        author_email = None
+        email_elem = root.find("authorEmail")
+        if email_elem is not None and email_elem.text:
+            author_email = email_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        author_url = None
+        url_elem = root.find("authorUrl")
+        if url_elem is not None and url_elem.text:
+            author_url = url_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        copyright_text = None
+        copyright_elem = root.find("copyright")
+        if copyright_elem is not None and copyright_elem.text:
+            copyright_text = copyright_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        license_text = None
+        license_elem = root.find("license")
+        if license_elem is not None and license_elem.text:
+            license_text = license_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        creation_date = None
+        date_elem = root.find("creationDate")
+        if date_elem is not None and date_elem.text:
+            creation_date = date_elem.text.strip()
+        
+        return ManifestInfo(
+            path=manifest_path,
+            extension_type=ext_type,
+            name=name,
+            version=version,
+            description=description,
+            author=author,
+            author_email=author_email,
+            author_url=author_url,
+            copyright=copyright_text,
+            license=license_text,
+            creation_date=creation_date
+        )
+        
+    except ET.ParseError as e:
+        common.die(f"Failed to parse manifest {manifest_path}: {e}")
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.die(f"Error reading manifest {manifest_path}: {e}")
+
+
+def get_manifest_version(manifest_path: Path) -> str:
+    """
+    Extract version from manifest.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Version string
+    """
+    info = parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+    return info.version
+
+
+def get_manifest_name(manifest_path: Path) -> str:
+    """
+    Extract name from manifest.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Name string
+    """
+    info = parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+    return info.name
+
+
+def get_manifest_type(manifest_path: Path) -> str:
+    """
+    Extract extension type from manifest.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Extension type string
+    """
+    info = parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+    return info.extension_type
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Manifest Validation
+# ============================================================================
+
+def validate_manifest(manifest_path: Path) -> Tuple[bool, List[str]]:
+    """
+    Validate a Joomla manifest.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Tuple of (is_valid, list_of_warnings)
+    """
+    warnings = []
+    
+    try:
+        info = parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+        
+        # Check for recommended fields
+        if not info.description:
+            warnings.append("Missing description element")
+        
+        if not info.author:
+            warnings.append("Missing author element")
+        
+        if not info.copyright:
+            warnings.append("Missing copyright element")
+        
+        if not info.license:
+            warnings.append("Missing license element")
+        
+        if not info.creation_date:
+            warnings.append("Missing creationDate element")
+        
+        # Validate extension type
+        if info.extension_type not in ExtensionType.ALL_TYPES:
+            warnings.append(f"Unknown extension type: {info.extension_type}")
+        
+        return (True, warnings)
+        
+    except SystemExit:
+        return (False, ["Failed to parse manifest"])
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Main Entry Point (for testing)
+# ============================================================================
+
+def main() -> None:
+    """Test the manifest utilities."""
+    import sys
+    
+    common.log_section("Testing Joomla Manifest Utilities")
+    
+    src_dir = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "src"
+    
+    try:
+        manifest = find_manifest(src_dir)
+        common.log_success(f"Found manifest: {manifest}")
+        
+        info = parse_manifest(manifest)
+        
+        common.log_section("Manifest Information")
+        common.log_kv("Type", info.extension_type)
+        common.log_kv("Name", info.name)
+        common.log_kv("Version", info.version)
+        
+        if info.description:
+            common.log_kv("Description", info.description[:60] + "..." if len(info.description) > 60 else info.description)
+        
+        if info.author:
+            common.log_kv("Author", info.author)
+        
+        is_valid, warnings = validate_manifest(manifest)
+        
+        if is_valid:
+            common.log_success("Manifest is valid")
+            if warnings:
+                common.log_warn(f"Warnings: {len(warnings)}")
+                for warning in warnings:
+                    print(f"  - {warning}")
+        else:
+            common.log_error("Manifest validation failed")
+            
+    except SystemExit as e:
+        sys.exit(e.code)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
--- a/scripts/release/package_extension.py
+++ b/scripts/release/package_extension.py
@@ -0,0 +1,312 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Package Joomla extension as distributable ZIP.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Script.Release
+INGROUP: Extension.Packaging
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/release/package_extension.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Package Joomla extension as distributable ZIP
+USAGE: ./scripts/release/package_extension.py [output_dir] [version]
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import os
+import shutil
+import sys
+import zipfile
+from datetime import datetime
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import List, Set
+
+# Add lib directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "lib"))
+
+try:
+    import common
+    import joomla_manifest
+except ImportError:
+    print("ERROR: Cannot import required libraries", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+
+# Exclusion patterns for packaging
+EXCLUDE_PATTERNS = {
+    # Version control
+    ".git", ".gitignore", ".gitattributes",
+    # IDE
+    ".vscode", ".idea", "*.sublime-*",
+    # Development
+    "node_modules", "vendor", ".env", ".env.*",
+    # Documentation (optional, can be included)
+    # Build artifacts
+    "dist", "build", ".phpunit.cache",
+    # OS files
+    ".DS_Store", "Thumbs.db",
+    # Logs
+    "*.log",
+    # Tests
+    "tests", "test", "Tests",
+    # CI/CD
+    ".github",
+    # Scripts
+    "scripts",
+    # Docs (can be included if needed)
+    "docs",
+    # Config files
+    "composer.json", "composer.lock",
+    "package.json", "package-lock.json",
+    "phpunit.xml", "phpstan.neon", "phpcs.xml",
+    "codeception.yml",
+    # Others
+    "README.md", "CHANGELOG.md", "CONTRIBUTING.md",
+    "CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md", "SECURITY.md", "GOVERNANCE.md",
+}
+
+
+def should_exclude(path: Path, base_path: Path, exclude_patterns: Set[str]) -> bool:
+    """
+    Check if a path should be excluded from packaging.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to check
+        base_path: Base directory path
+        exclude_patterns: Set of exclusion patterns
+        
+    Returns:
+        True if should be excluded
+    """
+    relative_path = path.relative_to(base_path)
+    
+    # Check each part of the path
+    for part in relative_path.parts:
+        if part in exclude_patterns:
+            return True
+        # Check wildcard patterns
+        for pattern in exclude_patterns:
+            if "*" in pattern:
+                import fnmatch
+                if fnmatch.fnmatch(part, pattern):
+                    return True
+    
+    return False
+
+
+def create_package(
+    src_dir: str,
+    output_dir: str,
+    version: str = None,
+    repo_name: str = None,
+    exclude_patterns: Set[str] = None
+) -> Path:
+    """
+    Create a distributable ZIP package for a Joomla extension.
+    
+    Args:
+        src_dir: Source directory containing extension files
+        output_dir: Output directory for ZIP file
+        version: Version string (auto-detected if not provided)
+        repo_name: Repository name for ZIP file naming
+        exclude_patterns: Patterns to exclude from packaging
+        
+    Returns:
+        Path to created ZIP file
+    """
+    src_path = Path(src_dir)
+    if not src_path.is_dir():
+        common.die(f"Source directory not found: {src_dir}")
+    
+    # Find and parse manifest
+    manifest_path = joomla_manifest.find_manifest(src_dir)
+    manifest_info = joomla_manifest.parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+    
+    # Determine version
+    if not version:
+        version = manifest_info.version
+    
+    # Determine repo name
+    if not repo_name:
+        try:
+            repo_root = common.git_root()
+            repo_name = repo_root.name
+        except Exception:
+            repo_name = "extension"
+    
+    # Determine exclusion patterns
+    if exclude_patterns is None:
+        exclude_patterns = EXCLUDE_PATTERNS
+    
+    # Create output directory
+    output_path = Path(output_dir)
+    common.ensure_dir(output_path)
+    
+    # Generate ZIP filename
+    timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d-%H%M%S")
+    zip_filename = f"{repo_name}-{version}-{manifest_info.extension_type}.zip"
+    zip_path = output_path / zip_filename
+    
+    # Remove existing ZIP if present
+    if zip_path.exists():
+        zip_path.unlink()
+    
+    common.log_section("Creating Extension Package")
+    common.log_kv("Extension", manifest_info.name)
+    common.log_kv("Type", manifest_info.extension_type)
+    common.log_kv("Version", version)
+    common.log_kv("Source", src_dir)
+    common.log_kv("Output", str(zip_path))
+    print()
+    
+    # Create ZIP file
+    file_count = 0
+    with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_path, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
+        for item in src_path.rglob("*"):
+            if item.is_file():
+                # Check if should be excluded
+                if should_exclude(item, src_path, exclude_patterns):
+                    continue
+                
+                # Add to ZIP with relative path
+                arcname = item.relative_to(src_path)
+                zipf.write(item, arcname)
+                file_count += 1
+                
+                if file_count % 10 == 0:
+                    common.log_step(f"Added {file_count} files...")
+    
+    # Get ZIP file size
+    zip_size = zip_path.stat().st_size
+    zip_size_mb = zip_size / (1024 * 1024)
+    
+    print()
+    common.log_success(f"Package created: {zip_path.name}")
+    common.log_kv("Files", str(file_count))
+    common.log_kv("Size", f"{zip_size_mb:.2f} MB")
+    
+    # Output JSON for machine consumption
+    result = {
+        "status": "ok",
+        "extension": manifest_info.name,
+        "ext_type": manifest_info.extension_type,
+        "version": version,
+        "package": str(zip_path),
+        "files": file_count,
+        "size_bytes": zip_size
+    }
+    
+    print()
+    common.json_output(result)
+    
+    return zip_path
+
+
+def main() -> int:
+    """Main entry point."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Package Joomla extension as distributable ZIP",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
+        epilog="""
+Examples:
+  # Package with auto-detected version
+  %(prog)s
+  
+  # Package to specific directory
+  %(prog)s dist
+  
+  # Package with specific version
+  %(prog)s dist 1.2.3
+  
+  # Package with custom source
+  %(prog)s --src-dir my-extension dist 1.0.0
+"""
+    )
+    
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "output_dir",
+        nargs="?",
+        default="dist",
+        help="Output directory for ZIP file (default: dist)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "version",
+        nargs="?",
+        help="Version string (default: auto-detected from manifest)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-s", "--src-dir",
+        default="src",
+        help="Source directory (default: src)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--repo-name",
+        help="Repository name for ZIP filename (default: auto-detected)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--include-docs",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Include documentation files in package"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--include-tests",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Include test files in package"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    try:
+        # Adjust exclusion patterns based on arguments
+        exclude_patterns = EXCLUDE_PATTERNS.copy()
+        if args.include_docs:
+            exclude_patterns.discard("docs")
+            exclude_patterns.discard("README.md")
+            exclude_patterns.discard("CHANGELOG.md")
+        if args.include_tests:
+            exclude_patterns.discard("tests")
+            exclude_patterns.discard("test")
+            exclude_patterns.discard("Tests")
+        
+        # Create package
+        zip_path = create_package(
+            src_dir=args.src_dir,
+            output_dir=args.output_dir,
+            version=args.version,
+            repo_name=args.repo_name,
+            exclude_patterns=exclude_patterns
+        )
+        
+        return 0
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.log_error(f"Packaging failed: {e}")
+        result = {
+            "status": "error",
+            "error": str(e)
+        }
+        common.json_output(result)
+        return 1
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(main())
--- a/scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py
+++ b/scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py
@@ -0,0 +1,448 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Create Joomla extension scaffolding.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+INGROUP: Scripts.Run
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/run/scaffold_extension.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Create scaffolding for different Joomla extension types
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import sys
+from datetime import datetime
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict
+
+# Add lib directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "lib"))
+
+try:
+    import common
+    import joomla_manifest
+except ImportError:
+    print("ERROR: Cannot import required libraries", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Templates for Extension Scaffolding
+# ============================================================================
+
+def get_component_structure(name: str, description: str, author: str) -> Dict[str, str]:
+    """Get directory structure and files for a component."""
+    safe_name = name.lower().replace(" ", "_")
+    com_name = f"com_{safe_name}"
+    
+    manifest = f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<extension type="component" version="4.0" method="upgrade">
+    <name>{name}</name>
+    <author>{author}</author>
+    <creationDate>{datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}</creationDate>
+    <copyright>Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}</copyright>
+    <license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
+    <authorEmail>hello@example.com</authorEmail>
+    <authorUrl>https://example.com</authorUrl>
+    <version>1.0.0</version>
+    <description>{description}</description>
+
+    <files folder="site">
+        <folder>src</folder>
+    </files>
+
+    <administration>
+        <menu>{name}</menu>
+        <files folder="admin">
+            <folder>services</folder>
+            <folder>sql</folder>
+            <folder>src</folder>
+        </files>
+    </administration>
+</extension>
+"""
+    
+    return {
+        f"{com_name}.xml": manifest,
+        "site/src/.gitkeep": "",
+        "admin/services/provider.php": f"<?php\n// Service provider for {name}\n",
+        "admin/sql/install.mysql.utf8.sql": "-- Installation SQL\n",
+        "admin/sql/uninstall.mysql.utf8.sql": "-- Uninstallation SQL\n",
+        "admin/src/.gitkeep": "",
+    }
+
+
+def get_module_structure(name: str, description: str, author: str, client: str = "site") -> Dict[str, str]:
+    """Get directory structure and files for a module."""
+    safe_name = name.lower().replace(" ", "_")
+    mod_name = f"mod_{safe_name}"
+    
+    manifest = f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<extension type="module" version="4.0" client="{client}" method="upgrade">
+    <name>{name}</name>
+    <author>{author}</author>
+    <creationDate>{datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}</creationDate>
+    <copyright>Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}</copyright>
+    <license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
+    <authorEmail>hello@example.com</authorEmail>
+    <authorUrl>https://example.com</authorUrl>
+    <version>1.0.0</version>
+    <description>{description}</description>
+
+    <files>
+        <filename module="{mod_name}">{mod_name}.php</filename>
+        <filename>{mod_name}.xml</filename>
+        <folder>tmpl</folder>
+    </files>
+</extension>
+"""
+    
+    module_php = f"""<?php
+/**
+ * @package     {name}
+ * @copyright   Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}
+ * @license     GPL-3.0-or-later
+ */
+
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;
+
+// Module logic here
+require JModuleHelper::getLayoutPath('mod_{safe_name}', $params->get('layout', 'default'));
+"""
+    
+    default_tmpl = f"""<?php
+/**
+ * @package     {name}
+ * @copyright   Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}
+ * @license     GPL-3.0-or-later
+ */
+
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;
+?>
+<div class="{mod_name}">
+    <p><?php echo JText::_('MOD_{safe_name.upper()}_DESCRIPTION'); ?></p>
+</div>
+"""
+    
+    return {
+        f"{mod_name}.xml": manifest,
+        f"{mod_name}.php": module_php,
+        "tmpl/default.php": default_tmpl,
+    }
+
+
+def get_plugin_structure(name: str, description: str, author: str, group: str = "system") -> Dict[str, str]:
+    """Get directory structure and files for a plugin."""
+    safe_name = name.lower().replace(" ", "_")
+    plg_name = f"{safe_name}"
+    
+    manifest = f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<extension type="plugin" version="4.0" group="{group}" method="upgrade">
+    <name>plg_{group}_{safe_name}</name>
+    <author>{author}</author>
+    <creationDate>{datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}</creationDate>
+    <copyright>Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}</copyright>
+    <license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
+    <authorEmail>hello@example.com</authorEmail>
+    <authorUrl>https://example.com</authorUrl>
+    <version>1.0.0</version>
+    <description>{description}</description>
+
+    <files>
+        <filename plugin="{plg_name}">{plg_name}.php</filename>
+    </files>
+</extension>
+"""
+    
+    plugin_php = f"""<?php
+/**
+ * @package     {name}
+ * @copyright   Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}
+ * @license     GPL-3.0-or-later
+ */
+
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;
+
+use Joomla\\CMS\\Plugin\\CMSPlugin;
+
+class Plg{group.capitalize()}{plg_name.capitalize()} extends CMSPlugin
+{{
+    protected $autoloadLanguage = true;
+
+    public function onContentPrepare($context, &$article, &$params, $limitstart = 0)
+    {{
+        // Plugin logic here
+    }}
+}}
+"""
+    
+    return {
+        f"plg_{group}_{safe_name}.xml": manifest,
+        f"{plg_name}.php": plugin_php,
+    }
+
+
+def get_template_structure(name: str, description: str, author: str) -> Dict[str, str]:
+    """Get directory structure and files for a template."""
+    safe_name = name.lower().replace(" ", "_")
+    
+    manifest = f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<extension type="template" version="4.0" client="site" method="upgrade">
+    <name>{safe_name}</name>
+    <creationDate>{datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}</creationDate>
+    <author>{author}</author>
+    <authorEmail>hello@example.com</authorEmail>
+    <authorUrl>https://example.com</authorUrl>
+    <copyright>Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}</copyright>
+    <license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
+    <version>1.0.0</version>
+    <description>{description}</description>
+
+    <files>
+        <filename>index.php</filename>
+        <filename>templateDetails.xml</filename>
+        <folder>css</folder>
+        <folder>js</folder>
+        <folder>images</folder>
+    </files>
+
+    <positions>
+        <position>header</position>
+        <position>main</position>
+        <position>footer</position>
+    </positions>
+</extension>
+"""
+    
+    index_php = f"""<?php
+/**
+ * @package     {name}
+ * @copyright   Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}
+ * @license     GPL-3.0-or-later
+ */
+
+defined('_JEXEC') or die;
+
+use Joomla\\CMS\\Factory;
+use Joomla\\CMS\\HTML\\HTMLHelper;
+use Joomla\\CMS\\Uri\\Uri;
+
+$app = Factory::getApplication();
+$wa  = $app->getDocument()->getWebAssetManager();
+
+// Load template assets
+$wa->useStyle('template.{safe_name}')->useScript('template.{safe_name}');
+?>
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="<?php echo $this->language; ?>" dir="<?php echo $this->direction; ?>">
+<head>
+    <jdoc:include type="metas" />
+    <jdoc:include type="styles" />
+    <jdoc:include type="scripts" />
+</head>
+<body>
+    <header>
+        <jdoc:include type="modules" name="header" style="html5" />
+    </header>
+    <main>
+        <jdoc:include type="component" />
+    </main>
+    <footer>
+        <jdoc:include type="modules" name="footer" style="html5" />
+    </footer>
+</body>
+</html>
+"""
+    
+    return {
+        "templateDetails.xml": manifest,
+        "index.php": index_php,
+        "css/template.css": "/* Template styles */\n",
+        "js/template.js": "// Template JavaScript\n",
+        "images/.gitkeep": "",
+    }
+
+
+def get_package_structure(name: str, description: str, author: str) -> Dict[str, str]:
+    """Get directory structure and files for a package."""
+    safe_name = name.lower().replace(" ", "_")
+    pkg_name = f"pkg_{safe_name}"
+    
+    manifest = f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<extension type="package" version="4.0" method="upgrade">
+    <name>{name}</name>
+    <packagename>{safe_name}</packagename>
+    <author>{author}</author>
+    <creationDate>{datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}</creationDate>
+    <copyright>Copyright (C) {datetime.now().year} {author}</copyright>
+    <license>GPL-3.0-or-later</license>
+    <authorEmail>hello@example.com</authorEmail>
+    <authorUrl>https://example.com</authorUrl>
+    <version>1.0.0</version>
+    <description>{description}</description>
+
+    <files folder="packages">
+        <!-- Add extension packages here -->
+    </files>
+</extension>
+"""
+    
+    return {
+        f"{pkg_name}.xml": manifest,
+        "packages/.gitkeep": "",
+    }
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Scaffolding Functions
+# ============================================================================
+
+def create_extension(
+    ext_type: str,
+    name: str,
+    description: str,
+    author: str,
+    output_dir: str = "src",
+    **kwargs
+) -> None:
+    """
+    Create extension scaffolding.
+    
+    Args:
+        ext_type: Extension type (component, module, plugin, template, package)
+        name: Extension name
+        description: Extension description
+        author: Author name
+        output_dir: Output directory
+        **kwargs: Additional type-specific options
+    """
+    output_path = Path(output_dir)
+    
+    # Get structure based on type
+    if ext_type == "component":
+        structure = get_component_structure(name, description, author)
+    elif ext_type == "module":
+        client = kwargs.get("client", "site")
+        structure = get_module_structure(name, description, author, client)
+    elif ext_type == "plugin":
+        group = kwargs.get("group", "system")
+        structure = get_plugin_structure(name, description, author, group)
+    elif ext_type == "template":
+        structure = get_template_structure(name, description, author)
+    elif ext_type == "package":
+        structure = get_package_structure(name, description, author)
+    else:
+        common.die(f"Unknown extension type: {ext_type}")
+    
+    # Create files
+    common.log_section(f"Creating {ext_type}: {name}")
+    
+    for file_path, content in structure.items():
+        full_path = output_path / file_path
+        
+        # Create parent directories
+        full_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        
+        # Write file
+        full_path.write_text(content, encoding="utf-8")
+        common.log_success(f"Created: {file_path}")
+    
+    common.log_section("Scaffolding Complete")
+    common.log_info(f"Extension files created in: {output_path}")
+    common.log_info(f"Extension type: {ext_type}")
+    common.log_info(f"Extension name: {name}")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Command Line Interface
+# ============================================================================
+
+def main() -> None:
+    """Main entry point."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Create Joomla extension scaffolding",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
+        epilog="""
+Examples:
+  # Create a component
+  %(prog)s component MyComponent "My Component Description" "John Doe"
+  
+  # Create a module
+  %(prog)s module MyModule "My Module Description" "John Doe" --client site
+  
+  # Create a plugin
+  %(prog)s plugin MyPlugin "My Plugin Description" "John Doe" --group system
+  
+  # Create a template
+  %(prog)s template mytheme "My Theme Description" "John Doe"
+  
+  # Create a package
+  %(prog)s package mypackage "My Package Description" "John Doe"
+"""
+    )
+    
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "type",
+        choices=["component", "module", "plugin", "template", "package"],
+        help="Extension type to create"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("name", help="Extension name")
+    parser.add_argument("description", help="Extension description")
+    parser.add_argument("author", help="Author name")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-o", "--output",
+        default="src",
+        help="Output directory (default: src)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--client",
+        choices=["site", "administrator"],
+        default="site",
+        help="Module client (site or administrator)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--group",
+        default="system",
+        help="Plugin group (system, content, user, etc.)"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    try:
+        create_extension(
+            ext_type=args.type,
+            name=args.name,
+            description=args.description,
+            author=args.author,
+            output_dir=args.output,
+            client=args.client,
+            group=args.group
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.log_error(f"Failed to create extension: {e}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
--- a/scripts/validate/manifest.py
+++ b/scripts/validate/manifest.py
@@ -0,0 +1,168 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Validate Joomla manifest files.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+INGROUP: Scripts.Validate
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/validate/manifest.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Validate Joomla extension manifest files
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Add lib directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "lib"))
+
+try:
+    import common
+    import joomla_manifest
+except ImportError:
+    print("ERROR: Cannot import required libraries", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+
+def validate_manifest_file(manifest_path: Path, verbose: bool = False) -> bool:
+    """
+    Validate a single manifest file.
+    
+    Args:
+        manifest_path: Path to manifest file
+        verbose: Show detailed output
+        
+    Returns:
+        True if valid, False otherwise
+    """
+    try:
+        info = joomla_manifest.parse_manifest(manifest_path)
+        is_valid, warnings = joomla_manifest.validate_manifest(manifest_path)
+        
+        if verbose:
+            common.log_section(f"Manifest: {manifest_path}")
+            common.log_kv("Type", info.extension_type)
+            common.log_kv("Name", info.name)
+            common.log_kv("Version", info.version)
+            
+            if warnings:
+                common.log_warn(f"Warnings ({len(warnings)}):")
+                for warning in warnings:
+                    print(f"  - {warning}")
+        
+        # Output JSON for machine consumption
+        result = {
+            "status": "ok" if is_valid else "error",
+            "manifest": str(manifest_path),
+            "ext_type": info.extension_type,
+            "name": info.name,
+            "version": info.version,
+            "warnings": warnings
+        }
+        
+        if not verbose:
+            common.json_output(result)
+        
+        if is_valid:
+            if not verbose:
+                print(f"manifest: ok ({manifest_path})")
+            else:
+                common.log_success("Manifest is valid")
+            return True
+        else:
+            common.log_error(f"Manifest validation failed: {manifest_path}")
+            return False
+            
+    except SystemExit:
+        common.log_error(f"Failed to parse manifest: {manifest_path}")
+        return False
+
+
+def main() -> int:
+    """Main entry point."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Validate Joomla extension manifest files",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter
+    )
+    
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-s", "--src-dir",
+        default="src",
+        help="Source directory to search for manifests (default: src)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-v", "--verbose",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Show detailed output"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "manifest",
+        nargs="?",
+        help="Specific manifest file to validate (optional)"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    try:
+        if args.manifest:
+            # Validate specific manifest
+            manifest_path = Path(args.manifest)
+            if not manifest_path.is_file():
+                common.die(f"Manifest file not found: {args.manifest}")
+            
+            success = validate_manifest_file(manifest_path, args.verbose)
+            return 0 if success else 1
+        else:
+            # Find and validate all manifests in src directory
+            manifests = joomla_manifest.find_all_manifests(args.src_dir)
+            
+            if not manifests:
+                common.die(f"No manifest files found in {args.src_dir}")
+            
+            if args.verbose:
+                common.log_section("Validating Manifests")
+                common.log_info(f"Found {len(manifests)} manifest(s)")
+                print()
+            
+            all_valid = True
+            for manifest in manifests:
+                if not validate_manifest_file(manifest, args.verbose):
+                    all_valid = False
+            
+            if args.verbose:
+                print()
+                if all_valid:
+                    common.log_success(f"All {len(manifests)} manifest(s) are valid")
+                else:
+                    common.log_error("Some manifests failed validation")
+            
+            return 0 if all_valid else 1
+            
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.log_error(f"Validation failed: {e}")
+        return 1
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(main())
--- a/scripts/validate/php_syntax.py
+++ b/scripts/validate/php_syntax.py
@@ -0,0 +1,218 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Validate PHP syntax in files.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+INGROUP: Scripts.Validate
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/validate/php_syntax.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Validate PHP syntax in all PHP files
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import List, Tuple
+
+# Add lib directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "lib"))
+
+try:
+    import common
+except ImportError:
+    print("ERROR: Cannot import required libraries", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+
+def check_php_file(file_path: Path) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
+    """
+    Check PHP syntax of a single file.
+    
+    Args:
+        file_path: Path to PHP file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Tuple of (is_valid, error_message)
+    """
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            ["php", "-l", str(file_path)],
+            capture_output=True,
+            text=True,
+            timeout=10
+        )
+        
+        if result.returncode == 0:
+            return (True, "")
+        else:
+            return (False, result.stderr or result.stdout)
+            
+    except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+        return (False, "Syntax check timed out")
+    except Exception as e:
+        return (False, str(e))
+
+
+def find_php_files(src_dir: str, exclude_dirs: List[str] = None) -> List[Path]:
+    """
+    Find all PHP files in a directory.
+    
+    Args:
+        src_dir: Directory to search
+        exclude_dirs: Directories to exclude
+        
+    Returns:
+        List of PHP file paths
+    """
+    if exclude_dirs is None:
+        exclude_dirs = ["vendor", "node_modules", ".git"]
+    
+    src_path = Path(src_dir)
+    if not src_path.is_dir():
+        return []
+    
+    php_files = []
+    for php_file in src_path.rglob("*.php"):
+        # Check if file is in an excluded directory
+        if any(excluded in php_file.parts for excluded in exclude_dirs):
+            continue
+        php_files.append(php_file)
+    
+    return sorted(php_files)
+
+
+def main() -> int:
+    """Main entry point."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Validate PHP syntax in all PHP files",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter
+    )
+    
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-s", "--src-dir",
+        default="src",
+        help="Source directory to search for PHP files (default: src)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-v", "--verbose",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Show detailed output"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--exclude",
+        action="append",
+        help="Directories to exclude (can be specified multiple times)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "files",
+        nargs="*",
+        help="Specific files to check (optional)"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Check if PHP is available
+    common.require_cmd("php")
+    
+    try:
+        # Determine which files to check
+        if args.files:
+            php_files = [Path(f) for f in args.files]
+            for f in php_files:
+                if not f.is_file():
+                    common.die(f"File not found: {f}")
+        else:
+            exclude_dirs = args.exclude or ["vendor", "node_modules", ".git"]
+            php_files = find_php_files(args.src_dir, exclude_dirs)
+        
+        if not php_files:
+            common.die(f"No PHP files found in {args.src_dir}")
+        
+        if args.verbose:
+            common.log_section("PHP Syntax Validation")
+            common.log_info(f"Checking {len(php_files)} PHP file(s)")
+            print()
+        
+        errors = []
+        for php_file in php_files:
+            is_valid, error_msg = check_php_file(php_file)
+            
+            if is_valid:
+                if args.verbose:
+                    common.log_success(f"OK: {php_file}")
+            else:
+                errors.append((php_file, error_msg))
+                if args.verbose:
+                    common.log_error(f"FAILED: {php_file}")
+                    if error_msg:
+                        print(f"  {error_msg}")
+        
+        # Output results
+        if args.verbose:
+            print()
+        
+        if errors:
+            result = {
+                "status": "error",
+                "total": len(php_files),
+                "passed": len(php_files) - len(errors),
+                "failed": len(errors),
+                "errors": [{"file": str(f), "error": e} for f, e in errors]
+            }
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                common.json_output(result)
+            
+            common.log_error(f"PHP syntax check failed: {len(errors)} error(s)")
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                for file_path, error_msg in errors:
+                    print(f"ERROR: {file_path}")
+                    if error_msg:
+                        print(f"  {error_msg}")
+            
+            return 1
+        else:
+            result = {
+                "status": "ok",
+                "total": len(php_files),
+                "passed": len(php_files)
+            }
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                common.json_output(result)
+                print(f"php_syntax: ok ({len(php_files)} file(s) checked)")
+            else:
+                common.log_success(f"All {len(php_files)} PHP file(s) are valid")
+            
+            return 0
+            
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.log_error(f"Validation failed: {e}")
+        return 1
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(main())
--- a/scripts/validate/xml_wellformed.py
+++ b/scripts/validate/xml_wellformed.py
@@ -0,0 +1,206 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Validate XML well-formedness.
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
+
+This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program (./LICENSE.md).
+
+FILE INFORMATION
+DEFGROUP: Moko-Cassiopeia.Scripts
+INGROUP: Scripts.Validate
+REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/moko-cassiopeia
+PATH: /scripts/validate/xml_wellformed.py
+VERSION: 01.00.00
+BRIEF: Validate XML well-formedness in all XML files
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import sys
+import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import List, Tuple
+
+# Add lib directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "lib"))
+
+try:
+    import common
+except ImportError:
+    print("ERROR: Cannot import required libraries", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+
+def check_xml_file(file_path: Path) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
+    """
+    Check if an XML file is well-formed.
+    
+    Args:
+        file_path: Path to XML file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Tuple of (is_valid, error_message)
+    """
+    try:
+        ET.parse(file_path)
+        return (True, "")
+    except ET.ParseError as e:
+        return (False, str(e))
+    except Exception as e:
+        return (False, str(e))
+
+
+def find_xml_files(src_dir: str, exclude_dirs: List[str] = None) -> List[Path]:
+    """
+    Find all XML files in a directory.
+    
+    Args:
+        src_dir: Directory to search
+        exclude_dirs: Directories to exclude
+        
+    Returns:
+        List of XML file paths
+    """
+    if exclude_dirs is None:
+        exclude_dirs = ["vendor", "node_modules", ".git"]
+    
+    src_path = Path(src_dir)
+    if not src_path.is_dir():
+        return []
+    
+    xml_files = []
+    for xml_file in src_path.rglob("*.xml"):
+        # Check if file is in an excluded directory
+        if any(excluded in xml_file.parts for excluded in exclude_dirs):
+            continue
+        xml_files.append(xml_file)
+    
+    return sorted(xml_files)
+
+
+def main() -> int:
+    """Main entry point."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Validate XML well-formedness in all XML files",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter
+    )
+    
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-s", "--src-dir",
+        default="src",
+        help="Source directory to search for XML files (default: src)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-v", "--verbose",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Show detailed output"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--exclude",
+        action="append",
+        help="Directories to exclude (can be specified multiple times)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "files",
+        nargs="*",
+        help="Specific files to check (optional)"
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    try:
+        # Determine which files to check
+        if args.files:
+            xml_files = [Path(f) for f in args.files]
+            for f in xml_files:
+                if not f.is_file():
+                    common.die(f"File not found: {f}")
+        else:
+            exclude_dirs = args.exclude or ["vendor", "node_modules", ".git"]
+            xml_files = find_xml_files(args.src_dir, exclude_dirs)
+        
+        if not xml_files:
+            common.die(f"No XML files found in {args.src_dir}")
+        
+        if args.verbose:
+            common.log_section("XML Well-formedness Validation")
+            common.log_info(f"Checking {len(xml_files)} XML file(s)")
+            print()
+        
+        errors = []
+        for xml_file in xml_files:
+            is_valid, error_msg = check_xml_file(xml_file)
+            
+            if is_valid:
+                if args.verbose:
+                    common.log_success(f"OK: {xml_file}")
+            else:
+                errors.append((xml_file, error_msg))
+                if args.verbose:
+                    common.log_error(f"FAILED: {xml_file}")
+                    if error_msg:
+                        print(f"  {error_msg}")
+        
+        # Output results
+        if args.verbose:
+            print()
+        
+        if errors:
+            result = {
+                "status": "error",
+                "src_dir": args.src_dir,
+                "xml_count": len(xml_files),
+                "passed": len(xml_files) - len(errors),
+                "failed": len(errors),
+                "errors": [{"file": str(f), "error": e} for f, e in errors]
+            }
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                common.json_output(result)
+            
+            common.log_error(f"XML validation failed: {len(errors)} error(s)")
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                for file_path, error_msg in errors:
+                    print(f"ERROR: {file_path}")
+                    if error_msg:
+                        print(f"  {error_msg}")
+            
+            return 1
+        else:
+            result = {
+                "status": "ok",
+                "src_dir": args.src_dir,
+                "xml_count": len(xml_files)
+            }
+            
+            if not args.verbose:
+                common.json_output(result)
+                print(f"xml_wellformed: ok")
+            else:
+                common.log_success(f"All {len(xml_files)} XML file(s) are well-formed")
+            
+            return 0
+            
+    except Exception as e:
+        common.log_error(f"Validation failed: {e}")
+        return 1
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(main())