# Simplify the homepage and add MCP research · PR \#41 · screen/col

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Repository: [screen/col](https://git.cafe/screen/col)

Visibility: public

State: merged

Source repository: screen/col

Source branch: feat/minimal-homepage

Target branch: main

Head commit: 2d9cb9a63dfbc413346b91247e48ba7b9f9da631

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## Description

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## What changed

Reworked the homepage and its sections, replaced the shader components with a light rays hero, and added MCP product research in `artifacts/col-mcp-research.html`. Added GitHub roadmap retrieval and focused homepage and roadmap tests. Updated project guidance and removed dependencies and code made obsolete by the redesign.

## Type

- [ ] New library
- [ ] Library metadata correction
- [ ] New verified components
- [ ] Bug fix
- [x] Feature
- [x] Documentation

## Verification

- [x] I kept this pull request focused.
- [ ] I ran `npm test` and `npm run build` successfully.
- [ ] I checked light and dark modes when the interface changed.
- [ ] I checked keyboard access and reduced motion when interaction changed.
- [ ] I added screenshots or a recording for visible changes.

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## Related issue

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## Summary by CodeRabbit

* **New Features**
  * Redesigned the homepage with a new hero, interactive library tiles, and a Details section featuring search shortcuts, directory information, and install guidance.
  * Added a roadmap showing recent shipped work and upcoming milestones, with links to related issues.
  * Added animated visual effects on larger screens, with reduced motion on request.
  * Updated footer links and navigation.

* **Bug Fixes**
  * Added fallback messages for empty or unavailable roadmap data.

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