# Frontend Architecture Refactor — Complete

**Date:** 2026-06-14  
**Task:** 6.1 — Refactor `sidebar.js` (12,364 lines)

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## Summary

Successfully completed the frontend architecture refactor of the WP Agentic Writer sidebar. The monolithic `sidebar.js` has been decomposed into a modular React architecture with proper separation of concerns.

## Files Created/Modified

### Context (`src/context/`)
- `SidebarContext.jsx` — Centralized state management with reducer pattern

### Hooks (`src/hooks/`)
- `useSession.js` — Session management (sessionId, apiUrl, nonce, debug)
- `usePostConfig.js` — Post configuration state (fetch, save, update)
- `useWritingState.js` — Writing state (plan, sections, execution)
- `useStream.js` — Streaming logic (start, stop, abort)
- `useLock.js` — Session locking heartbeat (acquire, release, check)
- `useCost.js` — Cost tracking state

### Utils (`src/utils/`)
- `formatting.js` — Message formatting, markdown parsing, timestamps
- `blockUtils.js` — Gutenberg block manipulation helpers
- `planUtils.js` — Plan parsing, validation, section management
- `seoUtils.js` — SEO audit patterns, scoring, analysis
- `streamUtils.js` — SSE stream parsing, chunk handling

### Components (`src/components/`)
- `Messages.jsx` — Message list and rendering
- `ClarificationFlow.jsx` — Step-by-step wizard
- `RefinementModal.jsx` — Refinement confirmation dialog
- `RefineAllConfirm.jsx` — "Refine All" confirmation
- `ContextualAction.jsx` — Contextual AI action buttons
- `seo/AuditPanel.jsx` — SEO audit display with scoring
- `seo/KeywordBar.jsx` — Focus keyword input with suggestions
- `writing/WritingEmptyState.jsx` — Empty state for writing workspace
- `writing/AgentWorkspaceCard.jsx` — Agent workspace status card
- `chat/MarkdownRenderer.jsx` — Markdown to HTML rendering
- `chat/MentionAutocomplete.jsx` — @-mention autocomplete

### Updated Files
- `Sidebar.jsx` — Integrated with context provider and hooks
- `ChatTab.jsx` — Full integration with streaming and messaging
- `index.jsx` — Proper React 18 initialization with createRoot

## Build Status

```
webpack 5.107.2 compiled successfully
sidebar-built.js: 153 KiB
```

## Architecture Benefits

1. **Separation of Concerns** — Logic, state, and UI are now separate
2. **Testability** — Hooks can be unit tested independently
3. **Reusability** — Components are self-contained and reusable
4. **Maintainability** — Smaller files are easier to understand
5. **Scalability** — New features can be added modularly

## Next Steps

The refactoring is complete. The new architecture provides a solid foundation for future development. All tasks in the TASKLIST.md are now complete.
