Delete examples/ - doesn't belong in framework repository

Problem:
- examples/task-manager/ contained only ideation docs + tutorial
- No actual generated code
- Misleading - promised working app but was just documentation
- Doesn't belong in framework repo (this is the framework, not showcase)

What was deleted:
- examples/task-manager/ideation/vision.md (191 lines)
- examples/task-manager/ideation/features.md (265 lines)
- examples/task-manager/README.md (310 lines tutorial)
- Total: 766 lines of unnecessary content

Changes:
- Removed examples/ directory entirely
- Updated README.md - changed Examples section to "Coming Soon"
- Updated CLAUDE.md - removed examples reference
- Updated CONTRIBUTING.md - use /tmp for testing instead
- Updated docs/about/USE-CASES.md - removed broken references
- Updated docs/guides/04-WRITING-IDEATION.md - use inline examples
- Updated docs/reference/implementation-guide.md - removed Phase 4

Rationale:
The framework repository should contain ONLY framework code:
- CLI
- Agents
- Templates
- Documentation

Example projects belong in separate showcase repository where
they can be built WITH AgentCodeX and maintained independently.

Repository is now clean and focused on framework only.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

Author: AssistantCompany

CLAUDE.md

@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ The framework itself (this repo) is Node.js/JavaScript.
   - See [docs/getting-started/](docs/getting-started/) for quick start
   - See [docs/reference/](docs/reference/) for technical documentation
 - **Issues:** Report bugs at https://github.com/ScaledMinds/AgentCodeX/issues
-- **Examples:** See `examples/` for complete project examples
+- **Examples:** Coming soon in separate showcase repository
 - **Agent Behavior:** Read agent files in `.claude/agents/` to understand what they do
 
 ## Anti-Patterns to Avoid

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -138,8 +138,9 @@ agentcodex start
 ```bash
 # Make changes to .claude/agents/*.md
 
-# Test with actual project
-cd examples/task-manager
+# Test with actual project in separate directory
+mkdir -p /tmp/test-project/ideation
+# Create test ideation files
 # Spawn MAESTRO in Claude Code
 ```
 

README.md

@@ -285,30 +285,12 @@ After 10 projects with cumulative 10%+ improvement → **AgentCodeX v2.1 release
 
 ## 📚 Examples
 
-### Task Manager SaaS
-
-Full example in `examples/task-manager/`
-
-**Features:**
-
-- AI natural language task creation
-- Team collaboration
-- Real-time sync
-- Smart prioritization
-
-**Build time:** 45 minutes
-**Lines of code:** 8,500
-**Files created:** 127
-**Test coverage:** 95.3%
-
-[See full example →](examples/task-manager/)
-
-### More Examples (Coming Soon)
-
+**Coming Soon:**
+- Complete example projects in separate showcase repository
 - E-commerce platform
 - CRM system
 - Analytics dashboard
-- Social media scheduler
+- Task management SaaS
 
 ---
 
@@ -660,4 +642,4 @@ agentcodex init
 
 Made with 🤖 by [BJ Urban](https://github.com/ScaledMinds)
 
-[Documentation](docs/) • [Examples](examples/) • [Agents](.claude/agents/) • [Issues](https://github.com/ScaledMinds/AgentCodeX/issues)
+[Documentation](docs/) • [Agents](.claude/agents/) • [Issues](https://github.com/ScaledMinds/AgentCodeX/issues)

docs/about/USE-CASES.md

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ AgentCodeX can build any modern web application that uses the V4 tech stack. Thi
 - **Documentation:** 15 docs
 - **Deployed:** https://dev.analytics-dash.com
 
-**Note:** Full example coming soon in `examples/analytics-dashboard/`
+**Note:** Complete working examples coming soon in separate showcase repository
 
 ---
 
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ AgentCodeX can build any modern web application that uses the V4 tech stack. Thi
 - **AI:** Smart priorities, deadline prediction
 - **Time:** ~40 minutes
 
-**See:** `examples/task-manager/` for full implementation
+**Note:** Working example coming in separate showcase repository
 
 ### Internal Tools
 

docs/guides/04-WRITING-IDEATION.md

@@ -725,24 +725,23 @@ MAESTRO will:
    - "Similar to Notion's editor"
    - Helps agents understand vision
 
-## Examples from Real Projects
+## Examples in This Guide
 
-See complete ideation examples:
+This guide includes inline examples for:
+- E-commerce Platform (see above)
+- Analytics Dashboard (see above)
+- Minimum/Standard/Comprehensive templates (see above)
 
-- **[Task Manager](../../examples/task-manager/ideation/)** - Simple, effective
-
-**More examples coming soon:**
-- E-commerce Platform - Comprehensive
-- Analytics Dashboard - Technical
+**More complete examples coming in separate showcase repository.**
 
 ## Need Help?
 
 **Stuck on ideation?**
 
-1. Look at [task-manager example](../../examples/task-manager/ideation/)
-2. Use templates above
+1. Use the templates in this guide
+2. Start with minimum template and expand
 3. Ask in [Discussions](https://github.com/ScaledMinds/AgentCodeX/discussions)
-4. Start simple, iterate
+4. Remember: even simple ideation works - iterate as you go
 
 **Remember:** Even a simple vision.md works. The more detail you provide, the better the result.
 

docs/reference/implementation-guide.md

@@ -365,67 +365,41 @@ When ORACLE identifies an improvement:
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 4: Example Project
+## Phase 4: Testing & Validation
 
-Create a complete example project to demonstrate AgentCodeX.
+Test AgentCodeX with real projects.
 
-### 4.1 Example Ideation
+### 4.1 Create Test Project
 
-**File:** `examples/task-manager/ideation/vision.md`
-
-```markdown
-# Task Manager SaaS
-
-## Overview
-
-A beautiful, AI-powered task management application.
-
-## Features
-
-- Create, edit, delete tasks
-- AI-powered task suggestions
-- Natural language task creation
-- Smart prioritization
-- Team collaboration
-
-## Users
-
-- Individual professionals
-- Small teams (2-10 people)
+```bash
+mkdir -p /tmp/test-app/ideation
+cd /tmp/test-app
+```
 
-## Goals
+### 4.2 Write Test Ideation
 
-- Launch MVP in 1 day
-- 95%+ test coverage
-- Production-ready infrastructure
-```
+Create `ideation/vision.md` with your test application idea.
 
-### 4.2 Run AgentCodeX
+### 4.3 Run Full Build
 
 ```bash
-cd examples/task-manager
-agentcodex start
+# In Claude Code, spawn MAESTRO:
+# /agentcodex-start
 ```
 
 Expected outcome:
+- MAESTRO coordinates all agents
+- Complete application generated
+- Deployed to dev environment
+- ~45 minutes total
 
-- MAESTRO reviews ideation
-- Creates PRD
-- Designs architecture
-- Builds complete application
-- Deploys to `dev.taskmanager.example.com`
-- All in ~45 minutes
-
-### 4.3 Document the Process
+### 4.4 Document Results
 
 Record:
-
-- Time taken for each agent
-- Any errors encountered
-- Quality of generated code
-- Required human interventions
-
-This becomes the showcase for AgentCodeX capabilities.
+- Build time
+- Success rate
+- Code quality
+- Any issues
 
 ---