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From: m3tm3re <p@m3ta.dev>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:52:21 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] feat(basecamp-project): add markdown to trix converter
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- Add markdown_to_trix.py with Markdown→HTML conversion for Basecamp
- Implement is_basecamp_safe() for unsupported feature detection
- Add convert_table_to_lists() for table→list conversion
- Include CLI with --file, --output, and --check modes
- Add comprehensive self-tests for all functions
- Add requirements.txt with markdown dependency
---
 .../scripts/markdown_to_trix.py               | 481 ++++++++++++++++++
 .../basecamp-project/scripts/requirements.txt |   2 +
 2 files changed, 483 insertions(+)
 create mode 100755 skills/basecamp-project/scripts/markdown_to_trix.py
 create mode 100644 skills/basecamp-project/scripts/requirements.txt

diff --git a/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/markdown_to_trix.py b/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/markdown_to_trix.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..481dc17
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/markdown_to_trix.py
@@ -0,0 +1,481 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Markdown to Basecamp Trix HTML Converter.
+
+Converts Markdown text to Basecamp-compatible HTML in Trix format.
+Handles Basecamp-specific limitations and provides safety checks.
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import logging
+import re
+import sys
+from typing import Optional
+
+try:
+    import markdown as markdown_lib
+    MARKDOWN_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    MARKDOWN_AVAILABLE = False
+    markdown_lib = None  # type: ignore[assignment-assign]
+
+logging.basicConfig(
+    level=logging.DEBUG,
+    format="%(levelname)s: %(message)s"
+)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def markdown_to_trix(markdown_text: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Convert Markdown text to Basecamp-compatible HTML (Trix format).
+
+    Args:
+        markdown_text: The Markdown content to convert.
+
+    Returns:
+        HTML string compatible with Basecamp Trix editor.
+
+    Raises:
+        ImportError: If markdown library is not installed.
+    """
+    if not MARKDOWN_AVAILABLE:
+        raise ImportError(
+            "The 'markdown' library is required. Install with: pip install markdown"
+        )
+
+    # Strip potential HTML comments or existing HTML that might cause issues
+    cleaned_text = _preprocess_markdown(markdown_text)
+
+    # Configure markdown with safe extensions
+    md = markdown_lib.Markdown(  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
+        extensions=[
+            "tables",
+            "fenced_code",
+            "codehilite",
+            "nl2br",
+            "sane_lists",
+        ],
+        extension_configs={
+            "codehilite": {"css_class": "highlight"},
+        },
+        output_format="html",
+    )
+
+    # Convert markdown to HTML
+    html = md.convert(cleaned_text)
+
+    # Post-process for Basecamp compatibility
+    html = _post_process_html(html)
+
+    return html
+
+
+def _preprocess_markdown(text: str) -> str:
+    """Preprocess markdown text before conversion."""
+    lines = text.split("\n")
+    processed_lines = []
+
+    for line in lines:
+        # Preserve checkboxes but mark them for post-processing
+        # Basecamp supports checkboxes only in to-dos, not messages
+        if re.match(r"^(\s*)-\s*\[[\sXx]\]\s+", line):
+            # Mark checkbox lines for later handling
+            processed_lines.append(line)
+        else:
+            processed_lines.append(line)
+
+    return "\n".join(processed_lines)
+
+
+def _post_process_html(html: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Post-process HTML for Basecamp Trix compatibility.
+
+    - Removes horizontal rules or converts them to styled divs
+    - Cleans up unnecessary tags
+    - Ensures proper inline formatting
+    """
+    # Remove empty paragraphs
+    html = re.sub(r"<p>\s*</p>", "", html)
+
+    # Convert horizontal rules to Basecamp-friendly separators
+    # Basecamp may not render <hr> correctly, use styled div instead
+    html = re.sub(
+        r"<hr\s*/?>",
+        '<div style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 16px 0;"></div>',
+        html,
+    )
+
+    # Clean up multiple consecutive breaks
+    html = re.sub(r"(<br\s*/?>){3,}", "<br><br>", html)
+
+    # Ensure links open in new tab (Basecamp best practice)
+    html = re.sub(
+        r'<a href="([^"]+)"',
+        r'<a href="\1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"',
+        html,
+    )
+
+    # Wrap code blocks properly for Basecamp
+    html = re.sub(
+        r'<pre><code class="([^"]*)">',
+        r'<pre class="\1"><code>',
+        html,
+    )
+
+    return html
+
+
+def is_basecamp_safe(markdown_text: str) -> list[str]:
+    """
+    Check Markdown for unsupported Basecamp features.
+
+    Args:
+        markdown_text: The Markdown content to check.
+
+    Returns:
+        List of warning messages for unsupported features found.
+    """
+    warnings: list[str] = []
+
+    # Check for tables
+    if re.search(r"^\|.*\|.*$", markdown_text, re.MULTILINE):
+        logger.debug("Found table syntax in markdown")
+        warnings.append(
+            "Tables not supported: convert to structured lists"
+        )
+
+    # Check for checkboxes (only in document context, not todo lists)
+    if re.search(r"^(\s*)-\s*\[[\sXx]\]\s+", markdown_text, re.MULTILINE):
+        logger.debug("Found checkbox syntax in markdown")
+        warnings.append(
+            "Checkboxes not supported in messages: create as todos instead"
+        )
+
+    # Check for horizontal rules
+    if re.search(r"^[-*_]{3,}\s*$", markdown_text, re.MULTILINE):
+        logger.debug("Found horizontal rule syntax")
+        warnings.append(
+            "Horizontal rules may not render correctly"
+        )
+
+    # Check for complex nested structures that might not render
+    if markdown_text.count("    ") > 10:
+        logger.debug("Found deeply nested indentation")
+        warnings.append(
+            "Deep nesting may not render correctly: consider flattening structure"
+        )
+
+    return warnings
+
+
+def convert_table_to_lists(table_md: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Convert a Markdown table to nested lists in Basecamp-friendly format.
+
+    Args:
+        table_md: The Markdown table content (without outer pipes).
+
+    Returns:
+        Nested list representation suitable for Basecamp.
+
+    Example:
+        Input:
+            | Name | Value |
+            |------|-------|
+            | Foo  | Bar   |
+
+        Output:
+            Name:
+              - Name: Foo
+              - Value: Bar
+    """
+    lines = [line.strip() for line in table_md.strip().split("\n") if line.strip()]
+
+    if len(lines) < 2:
+        return table_md
+
+    # Parse header
+    header_match = re.match(r"\|(.+)\|", lines[0])
+    if not header_match:
+        return table_md
+
+    headers = [h.strip() for h in header_match.group(1).split("|")]
+
+    # Skip separator line if present
+    data_lines = lines[1:]
+    if data_lines and re.match(r"^\|[-:\s|]+\|$", data_lines[0]):
+        data_lines = data_lines[1:]
+
+    result_parts: list[str] = []
+
+    for line in data_lines:
+        row_match = re.match(r"\|(.+)\|", line)
+        if not row_match:
+            continue
+
+        values = [v.strip() for v in row_match.group(1).split("|")]
+
+        # Create nested list for each row
+        row_items: list[str] = []
+        for header, value in zip(headers, values):
+            row_items.append(f"  - {header}: {value}")
+
+        if row_items:
+            result_parts.append("\n".join(row_items))
+
+    return "\n\n".join(result_parts)
+
+
+def convert_checkbox_to_text(line: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Convert a checkbox line to plain text.
+
+    Args:
+        line: A markdown line with checkbox syntax.
+
+    Returns:
+        Plain text representation with checkbox state indicated.
+    """
+    # Match: optional_indent - [ ] or - [x] or - [X]
+    match = re.match(r"^(\s*-\s*)\[[\sXx]\]\s+(.*)", line)
+    if match:
+        indent, text = match.groups()
+        checkbox_char = "☐" if " " in match.group(0) else "☑"
+        return f"{indent}{checkbox_char} {text}"
+
+    return line
+
+
+def _cli_check_mode(filename: str) -> int:
+    """
+    Run in check mode: only output warnings without conversion.
+
+    Args:
+        filename: Path to the markdown file.
+
+    Returns:
+        Exit code: 0 if no warnings, 1 if warnings found, 2 on file error.
+    """
+    try:
+        with open(filename, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            markdown_text = f.read()
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        print(f"Error: File not found: {filename}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+    except PermissionError:
+        print(f"Error: Permission denied: {filename}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error reading file: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+
+    warnings = is_basecamp_safe(markdown_text)
+
+    if warnings:
+        print(f"Warnings for {filename}:")
+        for warning in warnings:
+            print(f"  ⚠️  {warning}")
+        return 1
+    else:
+        print(f"✅ No unsupported features found in {filename}")
+        return 0
+
+
+def _cli_convert_mode(filename: str, output: Optional[str]) -> int:
+    """
+    Run in convert mode: convert markdown to HTML.
+
+    Args:
+        filename: Path to the markdown file.
+        output: Optional path for output file.
+
+    Returns:
+        Exit code: 0 on success, 1 on warnings, 2 on error.
+    """
+    try:
+        with open(filename, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            markdown_text = f.read()
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        print(f"Error: File not found: {filename}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+    except PermissionError:
+        print(f"Error: Permission denied: {filename}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error reading file: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+
+    # Show warnings before conversion
+    warnings = is_basecamp_safe(markdown_text)
+    if warnings:
+        print(f"Warnings for {filename}:")
+        for warning in warnings:
+            print(f"  ⚠️  {warning}")
+        print()
+
+    # Check for markdown library
+    if not MARKDOWN_AVAILABLE:
+        print(
+            "Error: markdown library not installed.",
+            file=sys.stderr
+        )
+        print(
+            "Install with: pip install markdown",
+            file=sys.stderr
+        )
+        return 2
+
+    try:
+        html_output = markdown_to_trix(markdown_text)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error converting markdown: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+        return 2
+
+    if output:
+        try:
+            with open(output, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+                f.write(html_output)
+            print(f"✅ Converted {filename} → {output}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error writing output: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return 2
+    else:
+        # Write to stdout
+        print(html_output)
+
+    return 1 if warnings else 0
+
+
+def main() -> int:
+    """
+    CLI entry point.
+
+    Returns:
+        Exit code: 0=OK, 1=Warnungen, 2=Fehler.
+    """
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        prog="markdown_to_trix.py",
+        description="Convert Markdown to Basecamp Trix HTML format.",
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--file",
+        "-f",
+        metavar="INPUT.md",
+        help="Input Markdown file to convert",
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--output",
+        "-o",
+        metavar="OUTPUT.html",
+        help="Output HTML file (default: stdout)",
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--check",
+        "-c",
+        metavar="INPUT.md",
+        help="Only check for unsupported features, don't convert",
+    )
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--verbose",
+        "-v",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Enable verbose (debug) logging",
+    )
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    if args.verbose:
+        logging.getLogger().setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+    # Handle mutually exclusive modes
+    if args.check:
+        return _cli_check_mode(args.check)
+
+    if args.file:
+        return _cli_convert_mode(args.file, args.output)
+
+    # No mode specified, show help
+    parser.print_help()
+    return 0
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Parse arguments first
+    import argparse
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument("--check", "-c", metavar="INPUT.md")
+    parser.add_argument("--file", "-f", metavar="INPUT.md")
+    parser.add_argument("--output", "-o", metavar="OUTPUT.html")
+    args, _ = parser.parse_known_args()
+
+    if args.check or args.file:
+        # CLI mode with arguments
+        sys.exit(main())
+
+    # Run self-tests when executed without arguments
+    print("Running self-test...")
+
+    test_cases = [
+        {
+            "name": "Basic conversion",
+            "input": "# Hello\n\n**Bold** and *italic* text.",
+            "expected_warnings": 0,
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "Table detection",
+            "input": "# Test\n\n| A | B |\n|---|---|\n| 1 | 2 |",
+            "expected_warnings": 1,
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "Checkbox detection",
+            "input": "# Tasks\n\n- [ ] Task 1\n- [x] Task 2",
+            "expected_warnings": 1,
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "Horizontal rule",
+            "input": "# Test\n\n---\n\nContent",
+            "expected_warnings": 1,
+        },
+        {
+            "name": "Safe markdown",
+            "input": "# Title\n\n- Item 1\n- Item 2\n\n**Bold** and [link](https://example.com)",
+            "expected_warnings": 0,
+        },
+    ]
+
+    all_passed = True
+
+    for test in test_cases:
+        warnings = is_basecamp_safe(test["input"])
+        passed = len(warnings) == test["expected_warnings"]
+        status = "✅ PASS" if passed else "❌ FAIL"
+        print(f"  {status}: {test['name']} (warnings: {len(warnings)})")
+        if not passed:
+            all_passed = False
+            print(f"       Expected: {test['expected_warnings']}, Got: {len(warnings)}")
+            print(f"       Warnings: {warnings}")
+
+    # Test table conversion
+    print("\nTesting table conversion...")
+    table_md = """
+| Name | Role | Email |
+|------|------|-------|
+| Alice | Dev | alice@example.com |
+| Bob | Design | bob@example.com |
+"""
+    converted = convert_table_to_lists(table_md)
+    print(f"  Input:\n{table_md}")
+    print(f"  Output:\n{converted}")
+
+    if all_passed:
+        print("\n✅ All self-tests passed!")
+        sys.exit(0)
+    else:
+        print("\n❌ Some self-tests failed!")
+        sys.exit(1)
diff --git a/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/requirements.txt b/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..267770b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/basecamp-project/scripts/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+# Markdown to Trix Converter Dependencies
+markdown>=3.4.0