diff --git a/JSON_COMPONENTS.md b/JSON_COMPONENTS.md
index f2e943e..b4961ae 100644
--- a/JSON_COMPONENTS.md
+++ b/JSON_COMPONENTS.md
@@ -10,6 +10,25 @@ The JSON UI system allows you to define user interfaces using JSON schemas inste
 - Configuration-driven UIs
 - Rapid prototyping
 
+## JSON Eligibility Checklist
+
+Use this checklist during every conversion to determine whether a component can be safely represented in JSON.
+
+### Core requirements (must all be true)
+- **No side-effects**: The component should be render-only; it must not perform data fetching, subscriptions, timers, or imperative DOM work. Side-effects belong in wrappers or higher-level orchestration. 
+- **Supported bindings only**: Props must map to supported JSON bindings (static values, expression bindings, or schema-recognized props). Avoid custom callbacks, ref usage, or passing functions through JSON.
+- **Stable props**: Props should be serializable and deterministic (strings, numbers, booleans, arrays, objects). Avoid non-serializable values like class instances, functions, or dates unless explicitly supported by the JSON schema.
+
+### Derived state guidance
+- **Prefer pure derivation**: If state can be derived from props or data bindings, compute it at render time in the renderer or via expression bindings rather than introducing component state.
+- **Avoid local state in JSON components**: If a component needs internal state to function, wrap it in a React component and expose only the minimal, declarative props to JSON.
+- **Keep calculations explicit**: Use named props (e.g., `selectedCount`, `isComplete`) rather than embedding complex logic that would need component state.
+
+### Event handler guidance
+- **Use schema-recognized actions**: Wire events to supported JSON actions or expression handlers (e.g., `onClick` -> `actions.navigate`, `actions.submit`), not raw functions.
+- **Pass data, not closures**: Event handlers should reference IDs, routes, or action payloads so the runtime can resolve them.
+- **Escalate complex logic**: If an event handler needs branching logic or side-effects, move that logic into an app-level action or wrapper component and keep JSON props declarative.
+
 ## Quick Start
 
 ### List All JSON-Compatible Components
diff --git a/docs/JSON_COMPONENT_CONVERSION_TASKS.md b/docs/JSON_COMPONENT_CONVERSION_TASKS.md
index f312ed4..c304dc4 100644
--- a/docs/JSON_COMPONENT_CONVERSION_TASKS.md
+++ b/docs/JSON_COMPONENT_CONVERSION_TASKS.md
@@ -2,6 +2,13 @@
 
 This task list captures the next steps for expanding JSON UI coverage, split between **component migrations** and **framework enablers**.
 
+## Implementation Notes
+
+- Component trees can live as JSON definitions.
+- Custom behavior should be organized into hooks where appropriate.
+- Types belong in `types` files; interfaces belong in dedicated `interfaces` files.
+- Capture relevant conversion logs during work.
+
 ## Component Migration Tasks (Planned → Supported)
 
 ### Input Components
diff --git a/docs/JSON_UI_GUIDE.md b/docs/JSON_UI_GUIDE.md
index de33a1e..272034f 100644
--- a/docs/JSON_UI_GUIDE.md
+++ b/docs/JSON_UI_GUIDE.md
@@ -326,6 +326,241 @@ With transformations:
 }
 ```
 
+## Component Pattern Templates
+
+Use these patterns as starting points when authoring JSON schemas. Each example includes
+recommended prop shapes and binding strategies for predictable rendering and data flow.
+
+### Form Pattern (Create/Edit)
+
+**Recommended prop shape**
+- `name`: field identifier used in data mappings.
+- `label`: user-facing label.
+- `placeholder`: optional hint text.
+- `type`: input type (`text`, `email`, `number`, `date`, etc.).
+- `required`: boolean for validation UI.
+
+**Schema example**
+```typescript
+{
+  id: 'profile-form',
+  type: 'form',
+  props: {
+    className: 'space-y-4'
+  },
+  children: [
+    {
+      id: 'first-name',
+      type: 'Input',
+      props: {
+        name: 'firstName',
+        label: 'First name',
+        placeholder: 'Ada',
+        required: true
+      },
+      bindings: {
+        value: { source: 'formState', path: 'firstName' }
+      },
+      events: [
+        {
+          event: 'change',
+          actions: [
+            {
+              type: 'set-value',
+              target: 'formState',
+              path: 'firstName',
+              compute: (data, event) => event.target.value
+            }
+          ]
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'email',
+      type: 'Input',
+      props: {
+        name: 'email',
+        label: 'Email',
+        placeholder: 'ada@lovelace.dev',
+        type: 'email'
+      },
+      bindings: {
+        value: { source: 'formState', path: 'email' }
+      },
+      events: [
+        {
+          event: 'change',
+          actions: [
+            {
+              type: 'set-value',
+              target: 'formState',
+              path: 'email',
+              compute: (data, event) => event.target.value
+            }
+          ]
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'save-profile',
+      type: 'Button',
+      props: { children: 'Save profile' },
+      events: [
+        {
+          event: 'click',
+          actions: [
+            {
+              type: 'create',
+              target: 'profiles',
+              compute: (data) => ({
+                id: Date.now(),
+                ...data.formState
+              })
+            },
+            {
+              type: 'set-value',
+              target: 'formState',
+              value: { firstName: '', email: '' }
+            }
+          ]
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Recommended bindings**
+- Use `bindings.value` for inputs and update a single `formState` data source.
+- Use `set-value` with `path` to update individual fields and avoid cloning the whole object.
+
+### Card Pattern (Summary/Stat)
+
+**Recommended prop shape**
+- `title`: primary label.
+- `description`: supporting copy.
+- `badge`: optional status tag.
+- `icon`: optional leading icon name or component id.
+
+**Schema example**
+```typescript
+{
+  id: 'stats-card',
+  type: 'Card',
+  props: { className: 'p-4' },
+  children: [
+    {
+      id: 'card-header',
+      type: 'div',
+      props: { className: 'flex items-center justify-between' },
+      children: [
+        {
+          id: 'card-title',
+          type: 'h3',
+          bindings: {
+            children: { source: 'stats', path: 'title' }
+          },
+          props: { className: 'text-lg font-semibold' }
+        },
+        {
+          id: 'card-badge',
+          type: 'Badge',
+          bindings: {
+            children: { source: 'stats', path: 'status' },
+            variant: {
+              source: 'stats',
+              path: 'status',
+              transform: (value) => (value === 'Active' ? 'success' : 'secondary')
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'card-description',
+      type: 'p',
+      props: { className: 'text-sm text-muted-foreground' },
+      bindings: {
+        children: { source: 'stats', path: 'description' }
+      }
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+**Recommended bindings**
+- Bind the card text fields directly to a `stats` data source.
+- Use `transform` for simple presentation mappings (status to badge variant).
+
+### List Pattern (Collection + Row Actions)
+
+**Recommended prop shape**
+- `items`: array data source bound at the list container.
+- `keyField`: unique field for list keys.
+- `primary`: main text content (usually `name` or `title`).
+- `secondary`: supporting text (optional).
+- `actions`: array of action configs for row-level events.
+
+**Schema example**
+```typescript
+{
+  id: 'task-list',
+  type: 'div',
+  bindings: {
+    children: {
+      source: 'tasks',
+      transform: (items) =>
+        items.map((item) => ({
+          id: `task-${item.id}`,
+          type: 'div',
+          props: { className: 'flex items-center justify-between py-2' },
+          children: [
+            {
+              id: `task-name-${item.id}`,
+              type: 'span',
+              bindings: {
+                children: { source: 'item', path: 'name' }
+              }
+            },
+            {
+              id: `task-toggle-${item.id}`,
+              type: 'Button',
+              props: { size: 'sm', variant: 'outline' },
+              bindings: {
+                children: {
+                  source: 'item',
+                  path: 'completed',
+                  transform: (value) => (value ? 'Undo' : 'Complete')
+                }
+              },
+              events: [
+                {
+                  event: 'click',
+                  actions: [
+                    {
+                      type: 'update',
+                      target: 'tasks',
+                      id: item.id,
+                      compute: (data) => ({
+                        ...item,
+                        completed: !item.completed
+                      })
+                    }
+                  ]
+                }
+              ]
+            }
+          ]
+        }))
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Recommended bindings**
+- Use a `transform` to map collection items into child component schemas.
+- Use `{ source: 'item', path: 'field' }` when binding inside the item loop for clarity and efficiency.
+
 ## Event Handling
 
 ### Simple Event
diff --git a/json-components-registry.json b/json-components-registry.json
index 8ed9958..94efde8 100644
--- a/json-components-registry.json
+++ b/json-components-registry.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "$schema": "./schemas/json-components-registry-schema.json",
   "version": "2.0.0",
   "description": "Registry of all components in the application",
-  "lastUpdated": "2026-01-18T12:05:00.000Z",
+  "lastUpdated": "2026-01-18T12:20:47.049Z",
   "categories": {
     "layout": "Layout and container components",
     "input": "Form inputs and interactive controls",
@@ -40,15 +40,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Card",
-      "name": "Card",
-      "category": "layout",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Container card with optional header, content, and footer",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "CodeExplanationDialog",
       "name": "CodeExplanationDialog",
@@ -125,15 +116,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Drawer",
-      "name": "Drawer",
-      "category": "layout",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Sliding panel overlay",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Flex",
       "name": "Flex",
@@ -170,15 +152,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "HoverCard",
-      "name": "HoverCard",
-      "category": "layout",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Card shown on hover",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Modal",
       "name": "Modal",
@@ -262,15 +235,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Button",
-      "name": "Button",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Interactive button element",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "ButtonGroup",
       "name": "ButtonGroup",
@@ -289,15 +253,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Checkbox",
-      "name": "Checkbox",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Checkbox toggle control",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "ConfirmButton",
       "name": "ConfirmButton",
@@ -352,15 +307,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Form",
-      "name": "Form",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Form container component",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "IconButton",
       "name": "IconButton",
@@ -379,15 +325,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Input",
-      "name": "Input",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Text input field",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "InputOtp",
       "name": "InputOtp",
@@ -460,15 +397,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Select",
-      "name": "Select",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Dropdown select control",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Slider",
       "name": "Slider",
@@ -478,24 +406,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Slider",
-      "name": "Slider",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Numeric range slider",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "Switch",
-      "name": "Switch",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Toggle switch control",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "atoms"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Switch",
       "name": "Switch",
@@ -503,7 +413,7 @@
       "canHaveChildren": false,
       "description": "Toggle switch control",
       "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
+      "source": "atoms"
     },
     {
       "type": "TextArea",
@@ -523,15 +433,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Toggle",
-      "name": "Toggle",
-      "category": "input",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Toggle button control",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "ToggleGroup",
       "name": "ToggleGroup",
@@ -569,15 +470,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Avatar",
-      "name": "Avatar",
-      "category": "display",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "User avatar image",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "AvatarGroup",
       "name": "AvatarGroup",
@@ -596,15 +488,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Badge",
-      "name": "Badge",
-      "category": "display",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Small status or count indicator",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "CircularProgress",
       "name": "CircularProgress",
@@ -695,15 +578,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Label",
-      "name": "Label",
-      "category": "display",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Form label element",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Progress",
       "name": "Progress",
@@ -741,15 +615,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Separator",
-      "name": "Separator",
-      "category": "display",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Visual divider line",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Skeleton",
       "name": "Skeleton",
@@ -759,15 +624,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Skeleton",
-      "name": "Skeleton",
-      "category": "display",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Loading skeleton placeholder",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Spinner",
       "name": "Spinner",
@@ -849,15 +705,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "ContextMenu",
-      "name": "ContextMenu",
-      "category": "navigation",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Right-click context menu",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "DropdownMenu",
       "name": "DropdownMenu",
@@ -924,16 +771,6 @@
       "source": "molecules",
       "jsonCompatible": true
     },
-    {
-      "type": "NavigationMenu",
-      "name": "NavigationMenu",
-      "category": "navigation",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "NavigationMenu component",
-      "status": "maybe-json-compatible",
-      "source": "organisms",
-      "jsonCompatible": true
-    },
     {
       "type": "NavigationMenu",
       "name": "NavigationMenu",
@@ -961,15 +798,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Tabs",
-      "name": "Tabs",
-      "category": "navigation",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Tabbed interface container",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Alert",
       "name": "Alert",
@@ -979,15 +807,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Alert",
-      "name": "Alert",
-      "category": "feedback",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Alert notification message",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "CountBadge",
       "name": "CountBadge",
@@ -1044,20 +863,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "EmptyState",
-      "name": "EmptyState",
-      "category": "feedback",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Empty state placeholder",
-      "status": "maybe-json-compatible",
-      "source": "molecules",
-      "jsonCompatible": true,
-      "metadata": {
-        "conversionPriority": "high",
-        "notes": "JSON-ready: presentational molecule without hooks/side effects; bindings supported in json-ui component types."
-      }
-    },
     {
       "type": "EmptyStateIcon",
       "name": "EmptyStateIcon",
@@ -1133,16 +938,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "LoadingState",
-      "name": "LoadingState",
-      "category": "feedback",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "LoadingState component",
-      "status": "json-compatible",
-      "source": "molecules",
-      "jsonCompatible": true
-    },
     {
       "type": "Notification",
       "name": "Notification",
@@ -1320,20 +1115,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "StatCard",
-      "name": "StatCard",
-      "category": "data",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Statistic card display",
-      "status": "maybe-json-compatible",
-      "source": "molecules",
-      "jsonCompatible": true,
-      "metadata": {
-        "conversionPriority": "high",
-        "notes": "JSON-ready: pure props-driven display molecule; bindings supported in json-ui component types."
-      }
-    },
     {
       "type": "Table",
       "name": "Table",
@@ -1343,15 +1124,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Table",
-      "name": "Table",
-      "category": "data",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Data table",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "Timeline",
       "name": "Timeline",
@@ -1390,15 +1162,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Accordion",
-      "name": "Accordion",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Collapsible content sections",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "ActionBar",
       "name": "ActionBar",
@@ -1479,15 +1242,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Calendar",
-      "name": "Calendar",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Calendar date selector",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "CanvasRenderer",
       "name": "CanvasRenderer",
@@ -1718,16 +1472,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "PageHeader",
-      "name": "PageHeader",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "PageHeader component",
-      "status": "json-compatible",
-      "source": "organisms",
-      "jsonCompatible": true
-    },
     {
       "type": "PageHeaderContent",
       "name": "PageHeaderContent",
@@ -1765,15 +1509,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "Popover",
-      "name": "Popover",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Popover overlay content",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "PropertyEditor",
       "name": "PropertyEditor",
@@ -1889,15 +1624,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "ScrollArea",
-      "name": "ScrollArea",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Scrollable container area",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
-    },
     {
       "type": "SearchBar",
       "name": "SearchBar",
@@ -1917,20 +1643,6 @@
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
     },
-    {
-      "type": "SearchInput",
-      "name": "SearchInput",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": false,
-      "description": "Search input with icon",
-      "status": "maybe-json-compatible",
-      "source": "molecules",
-      "jsonCompatible": true,
-      "metadata": {
-        "conversionPriority": "high",
-        "notes": "JSON-ready: controlled input component; event bindings supported in json-ui component types."
-      }
-    },
     {
       "type": "Sheet",
       "name": "Sheet",
@@ -2031,15 +1743,6 @@
       "description": "Tooltip overlay text",
       "status": "supported",
       "source": "atoms"
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "Tooltip",
-      "name": "Tooltip",
-      "category": "custom",
-      "canHaveChildren": true,
-      "description": "Tooltip overlay text",
-      "status": "supported",
-      "source": "ui"
     }
   ],
   "statistics": {