Fix 404 errors on category pages via explicit permalink configuration

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DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md

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+# Deployment Guide - Urban Climate Tools
+
+## Overview
+This guide provides step-by-step instructions for deploying the Urban Climate Tools site to GitHub Pages.
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Git installed
+- Ruby 3.x installed
+- Bundler gem installed
+- GitHub repository access
+
+## Local Testing (Required Before Deployment)
+
+### 1. Install Dependencies
+```bash
+cd Urban-Climate-Tools
+bundle config set --local path 'vendor/bundle'
+bundle install
+```
+
+### 2. Build the Site
+```bash
+bundle exec jekyll build
+```
+
+This generates the static site in the `_site` directory.
+
+### 3. Test Locally
+```bash
+bundle exec jekyll serve
+```
+
+Visit: http://localhost:4000/Urban-Climate-Tools/
+
+**Verify:**
+- [ ] Homepage loads correctly
+- [ ] All category pages load (heat, flood, coastal, green, planning, data, energy, other)
+- [ ] Each category page displays filtered tools
+- [ ] Navigation links work
+- [ ] No 404 errors
+
+## Deployment to GitHub Pages
+
+### Method 1: Automatic Deployment (Recommended)
+
+GitHub Pages can automatically build Jekyll sites from the main branch.
+
+1. **Push Changes to Main Branch**
+```bash
+git checkout main
+git merge copilot/fix-404-errors-tools-categories-again
+git push origin main
+```
+
+2. **Configure GitHub Pages**
+   - Go to repository Settings → Pages
+   - Source: Deploy from a branch
+   - Branch: `main` (or `gh-pages` if using manual deployment)
+   - Folder: `/ (root)`
+   - Click Save
+
+3. **Wait for Deployment**
+   - GitHub Actions will automatically build and deploy
+   - Check the Actions tab for build status
+   - Site will be live at: https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/
+
+### Method 2: Manual Deployment
+
+If automatic deployment doesn't work, use manual deployment:
+
+1. **Build the Site Locally**
+```bash
+bundle exec jekyll build
+```
+
+2. **Push to gh-pages Branch**
+```bash
+git subtree push --prefix _site origin gh-pages
+```
+
+3. **Configure GitHub Pages**
+   - Go to repository Settings → Pages
+   - Source: Deploy from a branch
+   - Branch: `gh-pages`
+   - Folder: `/ (root)`
+   - Click Save
+
+## Post-Deployment Verification
+
+After deployment, verify the live site:
+
+### Check All Category Pages
+Test each category page URL:
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/heat/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/flood/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/coastal/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/green/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/planning/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/data/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/energy/
+- https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools/categories/other/
+
+### Verify Tools Display
+Each category page should display:
+- Category title and description
+- Filtered list of tools for that category
+- Tool cards with name, developer, description
+- Working links to tool websites
+
+### Test Navigation
+- [ ] Homepage → Categories → Individual category pages
+- [ ] Category index → Individual category pages
+- [ ] All navigation links work
+- [ ] No broken links or 404 errors
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Issue: 404 Errors on Category Pages
+
+**Cause:** Missing permalink configuration in category markdown files
+
+**Solution:** Ensure all category files have:
+```yaml
+---
+layout: category
+title: Category Name
+category: category-id
+permalink: /categories/category-id/
+description: Category description
+---
+```
+
+### Issue: No Tools Displayed on Category Pages
+
+**Cause:** Category layout not using the correct data source
+
+**Solution:** The category layout should use:
+```liquid
+{% for tool in site.data.tools %}
+    {% if tool.categories contains page.category %}
+        <!-- tool card here -->
+    {% endif %}
+{% endfor %}
+```
+
+### Issue: Jekyll Build Fails
+
+**Common Causes:**
+1. Missing gems: Run `bundle install`
+2. Theme not found: Comment out theme in `_config.yml`
+3. Missing kramdown-parser-gfm: Add to Gemfile
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Update Gemfile
+gem "jekyll", "~> 3.9.0"
+gem "jekyll-feed"
+gem "jekyll-seo-tag"
+gem "jekyll-sitemap"
+gem "webrick", "~> 1.7"
+gem "kramdown-parser-gfm"
+
+# Reinstall
+bundle install
+bundle exec jekyll build
+```
+
+### Issue: CSS/JS Not Loading
+
+**Cause:** Incorrect baseurl in links
+
+**Solution:** Ensure `_config.yml` has:
+```yaml
+url: "https://mk-ws-git.github.io/Urban-Climate-Tools"
+baseurl: "/Urban-Climate-Tools"
+```
+
+And all asset links use:
+```liquid
+{{ site.baseurl }}/assets/css/style.css
+```
+
+## Maintenance
+
+### Adding New Tools
+1. Edit `_data/tools.yml`
+2. Add tool entry with all required fields
+3. Tool will automatically appear on matching category pages
+
+### Adding New Category Pages
+1. Create `categories/new-category.md`
+2. Add frontmatter with permalink: `/categories/new-category/`
+3. Update `categories/index.md` with link
+4. Add category to tools in `_data/tools.yml`
+
+### Updating Content
+- Edit markdown files directly
+- Changes deploy automatically when pushed to main branch
+- Test locally first with `bundle exec jekyll serve`
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions:
+- Check [Jekyll Documentation](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/)
+- Review [GitHub Pages Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/pages)
+- Open an issue in the repository
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** January 31, 2026  
+**Status:** Ready for Production Deployment ✅

Gemfile

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 source "https://rubygems.org"
 
+gem "jekyll", "~> 3.9.0"
+gem "jekyll-feed"
+gem "jekyll-seo-tag"
+gem "jekyll-sitemap"
+gem "webrick", "~> 1.7"
+gem "kramdown-parser-gfm"
 gem "jekyll", "~> 4.3"
 gem "jekyll-remote-theme"
 gem "jekyll-theme-minimal"