ln-724-artifact-cleaner
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ln-724-artifact-cleaner
Type: L3 Worker Category: 7XX Project Bootstrap Parent: ln-720-structure-migrator
Removes platform-specific artifacts from projects exported from online platforms, preparing them for production deployment.
Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Input | Project directory, platform (auto-detect or manual) |
| Output | Clean project without platform dependencies |
| Platforms | Replit, StackBlitz, CodeSandbox, Glitch |
| Duration | ~2-5 minutes |
| Invocation | Called from ln-720 (TRANSFORM mode, conditional) or user-invocable |
Invocation conditions:
- TRANSFORM mode only (SKIP in CREATE mode)
- At least one platform detected
- User confirmation before cleanup
Platform Support Matrix
| Platform | Config Files | Directories | NPM Packages | Build Config | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replit | .replit, replit.nix |
.local/, .cache/, .upm/ |
@replit/* |
REPL_ID checks |
// @replit |
| StackBlitz | .stackblitzrc |
.turbo/ |
-- | Port overrides | -- |
| CodeSandbox | sandbox.config.json |
.codesandbox/ |
-- | CSB env checks | -- |
| Glitch | glitch.json, .glitch-assets |
.glitch/, .data/ |
-- | Glitch env vars | -- |
Reference: platform_artifacts.md
Workflow
Phase 1: Detect & Scan
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+---> 1.0 Detect platforms (auto-detect by config files)
+---> 1.1 Scan platform-specific artifacts
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Phase 2: Preview
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Phase 3: Confirm
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Phase 4: Execute (per detected platform)
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+---> 4.1 Delete files/directories
+---> 4.2 Modify package.json
+---> 4.3 Modify build config (vite/webpack)
+---> 4.4 Remove platform comments
+---> 4.5 Modify .gitignore
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Phase 5: Verify & Report
Phase 1: Detect & Scan
Step 1.0: Platform Detection
| Platform | Primary Indicator | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Replit | .replit file |
100% |
| StackBlitz | .stackblitzrc |
100% |
| CodeSandbox | sandbox.config.json |
100% |
| Glitch | glitch.json |
100% |
Output:
Detected Platforms:
- replit (confidence: 100%)
Step 1.1: Scan Artifacts
Per detected platform, scan for artifacts using platform-specific detection rules.
Replit Detection Rules:
Files:
- Glob: .replit, replit.nix, .replit.nix
- Glob: vite-plugin-meta-images.ts (if uses REPLIT_* env vars)
Directories:
- Glob: .local/, .cache/, .upm/, .breakpoints
Package.json:
- Grep: "@replit/" in devDependencies
Vite Config:
- Grep: "@replit/" imports
- Grep: "REPL_ID" or "REPLIT_" environment checks
Code:
- Grep: "// @replit" comments in *.tsx, *.ts, *.jsx, *.js
.gitignore:
- Grep: "^\.replit$" line
StackBlitz/CodeSandbox/Glitch: MANDATORY READ: Load platform_artifacts.md for detection rules.
Scan Output Format
Scan Results:
Platform: Replit
Files Found: 2
- .replit (729 bytes)
- vite-plugin-meta-images.ts (2333 bytes)
Directories Found: 1
- .local/ (6 files, 589KB)
Package Dependencies: 3
- @replit/vite-plugin-cartographer
- @replit/vite-plugin-dev-banner
- @replit/vite-plugin-runtime-error-modal
Build Config Modifications: 4
- Import: runtimeErrorOverlay
- Import: metaImagesPlugin
- Plugin: runtimeErrorOverlay()
- Block: REPL_ID conditional (lines 14-24)
Code Comments: 10
- button.tsx: 5 comments
- badge.tsx: 5 comments
Gitignore Entries: 1
- .replit
Phase 2: Preview
Show detailed preview of changes per platform.
Will DELETE files:
- .replit (729 bytes)
- vite-plugin-meta-images.ts (2333 bytes)
Will DELETE directories:
- .local/ (6 files, 589KB)
Will MODIFY files:
- package.json: Remove 3 @replit/* devDependencies
- vite.config.ts: Remove 4 imports/plugins/blocks
- 2 UI files: Remove 10 @replit comments
- .gitignore: Remove ".replit" line
Summary: 2 files deleted, 1 directory deleted, 5 files modified
Phase 3: Confirm
Proceed with platform cleanup (Replit)? [Y/n]
Options:
- Y (default): Execute cleanup
- n: Cancel operation
- Custom exclusions: User can specify files to skip
Phase 4: Execute
Platform Router
Based on detected platforms, dispatch to platform-specific cleanup. Execute sequentially if multiple platforms detected.
4.1 Replit Cleanup (Primary)
Delete files/directories:
rm -f .replit replit.nix .replit.nix
rm -f vite-plugin-meta-images.ts
rm -rf .local/ .cache/ .upm/ .breakpoints
Modify package.json: Remove keys starting with @replit/ from devDependencies.
Modify vite.config.ts:
- Remove
@replit/*imports - Remove Replit plugins from plugins array
- Remove
REPL_IDconditional blocks
Remove // @replit comments: Grep // @replit.*$ in **/*.tsx, **/*.ts, **/*.jsx, **/*.js.
Modify .gitignore: Remove .replit line.
4.2 StackBlitz Cleanup
rm -f .stackblitzrc
rm -rf .turbo/ # Only if not used in production
4.3 CodeSandbox Cleanup
rm -f sandbox.config.json
rm -rf .codesandbox/
Remove "sandbox" field from package.json (if exists).
4.4 Glitch Cleanup
rm -f glitch.json .glitch-assets
rm -rf .glitch/
# .data/ - ASK USER before deleting (may contain important data)
Remove Glitch env var checks (PROJECT_DOMAIN, ASSETS_URL) from server code.
Phase 5: Verify & Report
Cleanup Complete!
Platforms Cleaned: Replit
Deleted:
- .replit
- vite-plugin-meta-images.ts
- .local/ (6 files)
Modified:
- package.json (removed 3 dependencies)
- vite.config.ts (removed 4 imports/plugins)
- button.tsx (removed 5 comments)
- badge.tsx (removed 5 comments)
- .gitignore (removed 1 line)
Next Steps:
1. Run `npm install` to update package-lock.json
2. Run `npm run build` to verify build works
3. Commit: git add . && git commit -m "chore: remove platform artifacts"
Edge Cases
| Case | Handling |
|---|---|
| No platform artifacts found | Report "Project is clean" and exit |
| Multiple platforms detected | Clean each sequentially, separate reports |
| Project uses Webpack (not Vite) | Search webpack.config.* instead |
| No package.json | Skip NPM cleanup phase |
.data/ directory (Glitch) |
Ask user before deleting (may contain data) |
Error Handling
| Error | Action |
|---|---|
| Permission denied | Log error, suggest chmod or admin rights |
| File in use | Retry after delay, then warn user |
| JSON parse error | Log error, suggest manual fix |
| Build config syntax error | Log error, suggest manual fix |
Integration
With ln-720-structure-migrator
Called conditionally in TRANSFORM mode:
ln-720-structure-migrator:
Phase 1: Detect project type + platform
Phase 2: Clean artifacts (ln-724-artifact-cleaner) # CONDITIONAL
Condition: Platform detected (Replit/StackBlitz/CodeSandbox/Glitch)
Skipped if: CREATE mode OR no platform markers
Phase 3: Restructure frontend (ln-721)
Phase 4: Generate backend (ln-722)
Phase 5: Generate seed data (ln-723)
Standalone Usage
User: Clean my project from platform artifacts
Claude: Invokes ln-724-artifact-cleaner
Critical Rules
- Conditional Invocation: Only run when platform artifacts detected, SKIP in CREATE mode
- User Confirmation: Always preview and confirm before deleting
- No Data Loss: Ask user before deleting directories that may contain user data (.data/)
- Build Verification: Recommend
npm run buildafter cleanup - Idempotent: Re-running on clean project reports "no artifacts found"
References
- platform_artifacts.md - Per-platform artifact catalog
Definition of Done
- At least one platform detected (Replit/StackBlitz/CodeSandbox/Glitch)
- All platform artifacts scanned and previewed to user
- User confirmation received before any deletions
- Platform files, directories, dependencies, build config, and comments cleaned
- .gitignore entries for platform files removed
- Cleanup report generated with deleted/modified file counts
Version: 2.0.0 Last Updated: 2026-02-07