# 2026-04-21 — Phase 4 Admin UI Built

## What
Built all Phase 4 admin UI templates and stylesheets for the HoffDesk Blog.

## Delivered
- `admin.css` (28KB) — Full admin stylesheet extending blog.css tokens
- `admin_dashboard.html.j2` — Stats grid, recent posts, quick actions (rebuild/deploy)
- `admin_post_list.html.j2` — Filterable post table with HTMX (status, category, search)
- `admin_editor.html.j2` — Split-pane editor: metadata panel + markdown editor + live preview
- `admin_images.html.j2` — Image browser grid with copy-path buttons
- `components/post_row.html.j2` — HTMX partial for post table rows
- `components/status_widget.html.j2` — HTMX partial for publish/draft status
- `components/preview_pane.html.j2` — HTMX partial for live preview

## Key Design Decisions
- **Desktop-primary** admin, mobile-respectful (sidebar collapses, table becomes cards, preview hides behind toggle)
- **Auto-save** on 3s debounce for all editor fields via HTMX
- **Client-side preview** via markdown-it (500ms debounce) for instant feedback; server preview endpoint as enhancement
- **Status dot system** — green glow = published, amber glow = draft
- **Row actions** — appear on hover (always visible on mobile)
- **Copy-path** buttons in image manager (no upload endpoint — git workflow)
- **Tab key** inserts 2 spaces in markdown editor
- **Toast notifications** for rebuild/deploy/save confirmations

## Awaiting
- Socrates: Admin API endpoints (10 routes from spec)
- Socrates: `POST /api/blog/admin/posts/{slug}/preview` for server-side preview
- Integration testing after endpoints are wired

## Matt Direction
- Approved Phase 4 UI rollout
- Local AI content generation follow-up to come later