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+# Next.js to Lua Conversion Plan
+
+## Objective
+
+- Break the frontend refactor request into atomic, achievable chunks that respect the current Next.js/TypeScript architecture while preparing for a future metadata/seed-focused Lua layer.
+
+## Task Breakdown
+
+1. **Audit current Next.js surface**  
+   - List all entry points under `frontends/nextjs/src/`, noting pages, components, and data-fetching hooks.
+   - Capture existing build/test commands tied to that folder to understand dependencies.
+
+2. **Define Lua boundary**  
+   - Specify what metadata/static content/seed data the Lua layer would own (e.g., folder structure under `packages/` or new `lua/` workspace).
+   - Sketch a minimal runtime API that Lua micro-functions would need to expose to the rest of the repo.
+
+3. **Map TypeScript → Lua functions**  
+   - Identify reusable logic in TypeScript that could be refactored into 1-function-per-file Lua utilities (e.g., serializers, validators).
+   - Document the inputs/outputs for each candidate utility to guide future porting.
+
+4. **Extend the core framework**  
+   - Determine missing framework hooks (data loading, metadata resolution, routing stubs) that the Lua layer requires.
+   - Draft minimal TypeScript interfaces that act as adapters between Next.js and the Lua utilities.
+
+5. **Pilot conversion proof-of-concept**  
+   - Choose one small TypeScript helper and rewrite it as a Lua micro-function, keeping the rest in sync via a thin adapter.
+   - Validate by wiring it into the Next.js app in a way that doesn’t break the current build.
+
+6. **Review and iterate**  
+   - Gather feedback from the team about the proposed Lua bundle structure and adapters.
+   - Update documentation and tests to reflect the evolving division between Next.js and Lua content.
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- Share this plan with the team (via GitHub issue/PR note).
+- Prioritize the audit task to ensure subsequent steps are grounded in current files.