Convert to monorepo with scoped packages

.changeset/config.json

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   "changelog": ["@changesets/cli/changelog", { "repo": "objectstack-ai/spec" }],
   "commit": false,
   "fixed": [],
-  "linked": [],
+  "linked": [
+    ["@objectstack/spec-meta", "@objectstack/spec-plugin", "@objectstack/spec-schemas", "@objectstack/spec-constants", "@objectstack/spec"]
+  ],
   "access": "public",
   "baseBranch": "main",
   "updateInternalDependencies": "patch",

.gitignore

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 # Temporary files
 tmp/
 temp/
+
+# Package builds
+packages/*/dist/
+packages/*/*.tsbuildinfo

MONOREPO_MIGRATION.md

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+# Monorepo Migration Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+This document explains the migration from a single package (`@objectstack/spec`) to a monorepo structure with multiple packages.
+
+## New Structure
+
+The repository is now organized as a pnpm workspace with the following packages:
+
+### 📦 Packages
+
+```
+packages/
+├── constants/          # @objectstack/spec-constants
+├── meta/               # @objectstack/spec-meta
+├── plugin/             # @objectstack/spec-plugin
+├── schemas/            # @objectstack/spec-schemas
+└── spec/               # @objectstack/spec (main package)
+```
+
+### Package Descriptions
+
+1. **@objectstack/spec-meta** - Metamodel Type Definitions
+   - Contains: `ObjectEntity`, `ObjectField`, `ObjectView`, `FieldType`
+   - Also includes: Example entities and views
+   - Dependencies: None
+
+2. **@objectstack/spec-plugin** - Plugin Runtime Interfaces
+   - Contains: `ObjectStackPlugin`, `PluginContext`, `PluginLogger`, etc.
+   - Dependencies: None
+
+3. **@objectstack/spec-schemas** - Zod Validation Schemas
+   - Contains: `ManifestSchema`, `MenuItemSchema`
+   - Dependencies: `zod`
+
+4. **@objectstack/spec-constants** - Convention Constants
+   - Contains: `PKG_CONVENTIONS`
+   - Dependencies: None
+
+5. **@objectstack/spec** - Main Package (Aggregator)
+   - Re-exports all sub-packages for backward compatibility
+   - Dependencies: All other packages (workspace:*)
+
+## Migration Benefits
+
+### 1. **Smaller Bundle Sizes**
+Users can now install only the packages they need:
+```bash
+# Instead of installing the entire spec
+pnpm install @objectstack/spec
+
+# Install only what you need
+pnpm install @objectstack/spec-meta
+```
+
+### 2. **Better Organization**
+Each package has a clear responsibility and can evolve independently.
+
+### 3. **Backward Compatibility**
+The main `@objectstack/spec` package maintains full backward compatibility by re-exporting all sub-packages.
+
+### 4. **Independent Versioning**
+Each package can be versioned independently (though currently linked via changesets).
+
+## Usage
+
+### For Existing Users (No Breaking Changes)
+
+```typescript
+// This still works exactly as before
+import { 
+  ObjectEntity,
+  ManifestSchema,
+  PKG_CONVENTIONS
+} from '@objectstack/spec';
+```
+
+### For New Users (Optimized Imports)
+
+```typescript
+// Import only what you need for smaller bundles
+import { ObjectEntity } from '@objectstack/spec-meta';
+import { ManifestSchema } from '@objectstack/spec-schemas';
+import { PKG_CONVENTIONS } from '@objectstack/spec-constants';
+```
+
+## Development
+
+### Building
+
+```bash
+# Build all packages
+pnpm run build
+
+# Build a specific package
+cd packages/meta && pnpm run build
+```
+
+### Development Mode
+
+```bash
+# Watch all packages
+pnpm run dev
+
+# Watch a specific package
+cd packages/meta && pnpm run dev
+```
+
+### Adding a New Package
+
+1. Create a new directory in `packages/`
+2. Create `package.json`, `tsconfig.json`, and `README.md`
+3. Add the package to `.changeset/config.json` linked array
+4. Add dependencies in `packages/spec/package.json` if needed
+
+## Publishing
+
+The monorepo uses Changesets for version management and publishing:
+
+```bash
+# Create a changeset
+pnpm changeset
+
+# Version packages
+pnpm run version
+
+# Publish packages
+pnpm run release
+```
+
+## CI/CD
+
+The existing GitHub Actions workflows have been updated to work with the monorepo:
+- **CI**: Builds all packages
+- **Release**: Publishes all packages with changesets
+
+## File Structure
+
+```
+.
+├── packages/
+│   ├── constants/
+│   │   ├── src/
+│   │   ├── package.json
+│   │   ├── tsconfig.json
+│   │   └── README.md
+│   ├── meta/
+│   ├── plugin/
+│   ├── schemas/
+│   └── spec/
+├── content/              # Documentation and AI guides
+├── .changeset/           # Changeset configuration
+├── pnpm-workspace.yaml   # Workspace configuration
+├── package.json          # Root package.json
+├── tsconfig.json         # Base TypeScript configuration
+└── README.md             # Main README
+```
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### Workspace Configuration
+
+- **Package Manager**: pnpm (v10.28.0)
+- **Workspace Protocol**: `workspace:*` for internal dependencies
+- **Build Tool**: TypeScript Compiler (tsc)
+- **Version Management**: Changesets
+
+### TypeScript Configuration
+
+- Each package extends the root `tsconfig.json`
+- All packages compile to `dist/` directory
+- Declaration maps are generated for better IDE support
+
+### Publishing Configuration
+
+- All packages are published to npm with `public` access
+- Each package includes only `dist/` and `README.md` files
+- Workspace dependencies are replaced with actual versions during publish
+
+## Migration Checklist
+
+- [x] Created monorepo structure
+- [x] Split code into logical packages
+- [x] Updated all imports and exports
+- [x] Configured pnpm workspace
+- [x] Updated build scripts
+- [x] Added package READMEs
+- [x] Updated root README
+- [x] Configured changesets for monorepo
+- [x] Verified backward compatibility
+- [x] Tested all builds
+- [x] Updated CI/CD workflows
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions about the monorepo structure, please:
+1. Check this migration guide
+2. Review individual package READMEs
+3. Open an issue on GitHub