From 63176b30df6f71e66e5c052c03251cdb892d92b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: callumalpass <callumalpass@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:47:39 +1000
Subject: [PATCH] Retire beta access waitlist

---
 src/pages/beta/index.astro    | 342 +++++-----------------------------
 src/pages/connect/index.astro |  14 +-
 2 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 305 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/pages/beta/index.astro b/src/pages/beta/index.astro
index 0996e89..246ac79 100644
--- a/src/pages/beta/index.astro
+++ b/src/pages/beta/index.astro
@@ -1,131 +1,78 @@
 ---
 import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
-
-const connectOrigin = import.meta.env.PUBLIC_MDBASE_CONNECT_URL
-  ?? "https://connect.mdbase.dev";
-const betaAccessEndpoint = new URL(
-  "/v1/beta-access-requests",
-  connectOrigin
-).toString();
 ---
 
 <BaseLayout
-  title="Join the Connect beta waitlist"
-  description="Join the waitlist for the mdbase Connect private beta."
+  title="Public Connect signup is opening soon"
+  description="Beta access requests are closed while mdbase Connect prepares for public signup."
   current="connect"
 >
   <section class="beta-opening">
     <header class="beta-opening__copy">
-      <p class="eyebrow">Connect private beta</p>
-      <h1>Join the Connect beta waitlist.</h1>
+      <p class="eyebrow">mdbase Connect</p>
+      <h1>Public signup is opening soon.</h1>
       <p>
-        The managed Connect service is not open for general registration.
-        Join the waitlist and we will send invitations in small batches when
-        beta access is available. The open mdbase specification and local
-        tools do not require an invitation.
+        Beta access requests are now closed while we prepare general
+        registration. Existing accounts can keep signing in, and invitation
+        links already sent will continue to work.
       </p>
     </header>
 
     <div class="beta-intake">
-      <form
-        class="beta-form"
-        data-beta-form
-        data-endpoint={betaAccessEndpoint}
-        action={betaAccessEndpoint}
-        method="post"
-      >
-        <label for="beta-email">Email address</label>
-        <p class="beta-form__help" id="beta-email-help">
-          Use the address where you want to receive an invitation.
-        </p>
-        <div class="beta-form__entry">
-          <input
-            id="beta-email"
-            name="email"
-            type="email"
-            autocomplete="email"
-            inputmode="email"
-            maxlength="320"
-            required
-            spellcheck="false"
-            aria-describedby="beta-email-help beta-status"
-          />
-          <button type="submit">Join the waitlist</button>
-        </div>
-        <div class="beta-honeypot" aria-hidden="true">
-          <label for="beta-website">Website</label>
-          <input
-            id="beta-website"
-            name="website"
-            type="text"
-            autocomplete="off"
-            tabindex="-1"
-          />
-        </div>
-        <p
-          class="beta-form__status"
-          id="beta-status"
-          data-beta-status
-          role="status"
-          aria-live="polite"
-        ></p>
-        <noscript>
-          <p class="beta-form__noscript">
-            This form still submits without JavaScript. Connect will show a
-            plain confirmation response after it receives the request.
-          </p>
-        </noscript>
-      </form>
-      <p class="beta-intake__privacy">
-        We use this address to manage the waitlist and contact you about beta
-        access. Joining does not guarantee an invitation or immediate
-        availability.
-        {" "}<a href="/privacy/">Privacy</a>
+      <p class="eyebrow">Access transition</p>
+      <h2>The beta waitlist has closed.</h2>
+      <p>
+        We have sent the remaining beta invitations. The next way to create an
+        account will be public signup with an email address and password.
       </p>
+      <div class="button-row">
+        <a class="button button--primary" href="https://connect.mdbase.dev/login">Sign in to Connect</a>
+        <a class="button" href="/connect/">About Connect</a>
+      </div>
     </div>
   </section>
 
-  <section class="beta-details" aria-labelledby="beta-includes">
-    <h2 id="beta-includes">What beta access includes.</h2>
+  <section class="beta-details" aria-labelledby="what-happens-now">
+    <h2 id="what-happens-now">What happens now.</h2>
     <dl class="beta-facts">
       <div>
-        <dt>Managed Connect</dt>
+        <dt>Existing accounts</dt>
         <dd>
-          Create an account, pair a supported desktop build, connect local
-          folders, and create hosted collections.
+          Sign in normally and continue using your collections, connected
+          computers, and approved applications.
         </dd>
       </div>
       <div>
-        <dt>Approved applications</dt>
+        <dt>Invitations</dt>
         <dd>
-          Connect compatible web or native apps and MCP clients to one chosen
-          collection with explicit operations.
+          One-time signup links already delivered remain valid until the
+          expiry shown in the invitation email.
         </dd>
       </div>
       <div>
-        <dt>Private-beta timing</dt>
+        <dt>New accounts</dt>
         <dd>
-          We will invite people in small batches when we are ready. There is
-          no published wait time, and joining does not guarantee an invitation.
+          Public email-and-password signup is the next account path. We will
+          replace this notice when registration opens.
         </dd>
       </div>
     </dl>
   </section>
 
-  <section class="beta-next" aria-labelledby="after-request">
+  <section class="beta-next" aria-labelledby="already-invited">
     <div>
-      <h2 id="after-request">After you join.</h2>
+      <h2 id="already-invited">Already invited?</h2>
       <p>
-        If access is available, you will receive a one-time signup link at the
-        address you submitted. Connect remains pre-release software, so keep
-        independent backups of important collections.
+        Open the one-time link in your invitation email to create your account.
+        Connect remains pre-release software, so keep independent backups of
+        important collections.
       </p>
     </div>
     <div>
-      <h2>Use mdbase while you wait.</h2>
+      <h2>Explore mdbase in the meantime.</h2>
       <p>
-        The specification and local developer path are already open. You can
-        inspect the collection model or run the SDK sandbox without an account.
+        Read the collection specification and Connect integration guides while
+        public registration is being prepared.
       </p>
       <div class="button-row">
         <a class="button button--primary" href="/spec/">Read the specification</a>
@@ -135,111 +82,6 @@ const betaAccessEndpoint = new URL(
     </div>
   </section>
 
-  <script>
-    const form = document.querySelector("[data-beta-form]");
-    if (form instanceof HTMLFormElement) {
-      form.noValidate = true;
-      const email = form.elements.namedItem("email");
-      const website = form.elements.namedItem("website");
-      const button = form.querySelector("button[type='submit']");
-      const status = form.querySelector("[data-beta-status]");
-      const submittedKey = "mdbase-connect-beta-requested";
-
-      const showSubmitted = () => {
-        if (
-          !(email instanceof HTMLInputElement)
-          || !(button instanceof HTMLButtonElement)
-          || !(status instanceof HTMLElement)
-        ) return;
-        email.disabled = true;
-        button.disabled = true;
-        button.removeAttribute("aria-busy");
-        button.textContent = "You’re on the waitlist";
-        status.dataset.state = "success";
-        status.textContent =
-          "You’re on the waitlist. We’ll email you when we’re ready to invite more people.";
-      };
-
-      try {
-        if (window.sessionStorage.getItem(submittedKey) === "true") {
-          showSubmitted();
-        }
-      } catch {
-        // Submission still works when browser storage is unavailable.
-      }
-
-      form.addEventListener("submit", async (event) => {
-        event.preventDefault();
-        if (
-          !(email instanceof HTMLInputElement)
-          || !(website instanceof HTMLInputElement)
-          || !(button instanceof HTMLButtonElement)
-          || !(status instanceof HTMLElement)
-        ) return;
-
-        const address = email.value.trim();
-        email.value = address;
-        email.removeAttribute("aria-invalid");
-        if (!address || !email.validity.valid) {
-          email.setAttribute("aria-invalid", "true");
-          status.dataset.state = "error";
-          status.textContent = "Enter a valid email address.";
-          email.focus();
-          return;
-        }
-
-        button.disabled = true;
-        button.setAttribute("aria-busy", "true");
-        button.textContent = "Joining…";
-        status.dataset.state = "pending";
-        status.textContent = "Adding your address to the waitlist.";
-
-        try {
-          const response = await fetch(form.dataset.endpoint ?? "", {
-            method: "POST",
-            headers: { "content-type": "application/json" },
-            body: JSON.stringify({
-              email: address,
-              ...(website.value ? { website: website.value } : {})
-            })
-          });
-          if (!response.ok) {
-            if (response.status === 429) {
-              const retryAfter = Number.parseInt(
-                response.headers.get("retry-after") ?? "",
-                10
-              );
-              const retryLabel = Number.isFinite(retryAfter)
-                ? retryAfter >= 3600
-                  ? `${Math.ceil(retryAfter / 3600)} hour${retryAfter > 3600 ? "s" : ""}`
-                  : `${Math.max(1, Math.ceil(retryAfter / 60))} minute${retryAfter > 60 ? "s" : ""}`
-                : null;
-              throw new Error(
-                retryLabel ? `rate_limited:${retryLabel}` : "rate_limited"
-              );
-            }
-            throw new Error("request_failed");
-          }
-          try {
-            window.sessionStorage.setItem(submittedKey, "true");
-          } catch {
-            // The confirmation remains visible for this page view.
-          }
-          showSubmitted();
-        } catch (error) {
-          button.disabled = false;
-          button.removeAttribute("aria-busy");
-          button.textContent = "Join the waitlist";
-          status.dataset.state = "error";
-          status.textContent = error instanceof Error && error.message.startsWith("rate_limited")
-            ? error.message.includes(":")
-              ? `Too many requests have been sent. Try again in about ${error.message.split(":")[1]}.`
-              : "Too many requests have been sent. Please try again later."
-            : "We couldn’t send your request. Check your connection and try again; your address is still here.";
-        }
-      });
-    }
-  </script>
 </BaseLayout>
 
 <style>
@@ -273,101 +115,20 @@ const betaAccessEndpoint = new URL(
     border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
   }
 
-  .beta-form label {
-    display: block;
-    color: var(--ink);
-    font-size: 0.8rem;
-    font-weight: 700;
-  }
-
-  .beta-form__entry {
-    display: grid;
-    margin-top: 0.55rem;
-    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
-  }
-
-  .beta-form__help,
-  .beta-form__noscript {
-    margin-top: 0.35rem;
-    color: var(--ink-muted);
-    font-size: 0.75rem;
-    line-height: 1.5;
-  }
-
-  .beta-form input {
-    width: 100%;
-    min-height: 2.75rem;
-    padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
-    color: var(--ink);
-    background: var(--canvas);
-    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
-    border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form input:hover {
-    border-color: var(--ink-muted);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form input[aria-invalid="true"] {
-    border-color: var(--danger);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form button {
-    min-height: 2.75rem;
-    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
-    color: var(--ink);
-    background: var(--canvas);
-    border: 1px solid var(--ink-soft);
-    border-left: 0;
-    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
-    font-size: 0.78rem;
-    font-weight: 700;
-    white-space: nowrap;
-    transition:
-      color 160ms var(--ease),
-      background-color 160ms var(--ease),
-      border-color 160ms var(--ease);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form button:hover:not(:disabled) {
-    color: var(--blue-strong);
-    background: var(--surface);
-    border-color: var(--blue);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form button:disabled {
-    cursor: default;
-    opacity: 0.66;
-  }
-
-  .beta-form__status {
-    min-height: 1.4rem;
-    margin-top: 0.65rem;
-    color: var(--ink-muted);
-    font-size: 0.78rem;
-  }
-
-  .beta-form__status[data-state="error"] {
-    color: var(--danger);
-  }
-
-  .beta-form__status[data-state="success"] {
-    color: var(--signal);
+  .beta-intake h2 {
+    max-width: 16ch;
+    margin-top: 0.85rem;
+    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
   }
 
-  .beta-intake__privacy {
+  .beta-intake > p:not(.eyebrow) {
+    max-width: 33rem;
     margin-top: 1rem;
-    color: var(--ink-muted);
-    font-size: 0.75rem;
-    line-height: 1.55;
+    color: var(--ink-soft);
   }
 
-  .beta-honeypot {
-    position: absolute;
-    left: -10000px;
-    width: 1px;
-    height: 1px;
-    overflow: hidden;
+  .beta-intake .button-row {
+    margin-top: 1.5rem;
   }
 
   .beta-details,
@@ -441,21 +202,6 @@ const betaAccessEndpoint = new URL(
   }
 
   @media (max-width: 31rem) {
-    .beta-form__entry {
-      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
-      gap: 0.55rem;
-    }
-
-    .beta-form input,
-    .beta-form button {
-      border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
-      border-radius: var(--radius);
-    }
-
-    .beta-form button {
-      width: 100%;
-    }
-
     .beta-facts > div {
       grid-template-columns: 1fr;
       gap: 0.3rem;
diff --git a/src/pages/connect/index.astro b/src/pages/connect/index.astro
index 54b9328..ce7a3a8 100644
--- a/src/pages/connect/index.astro
+++ b/src/pages/connect/index.astro
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
 >
   <section class="connect-opening">
     <div class="connect-opening__copy">
-      <p class="eyebrow">Connect private beta</p>
+      <p class="eyebrow">mdbase Connect</p>
       <h1>Choose which apps can use your Markdown.</h1>
       <p class="connect-opening__lead">
         When an app asks to use a collection, Connect shows whether it wants
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
         change or revoke access at any time.
       </p>
       <div class="button-row">
-        <a class="button button--primary" href="/beta/">Join the beta waitlist</a>
+        <a class="button button--primary" href="/beta/">Public signup opening soon</a>
         <a class="button" href="#how-connect-works">See how Connect works</a>
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -189,15 +189,15 @@ import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
   <section class="connect-closing">
     <div class="connect-closing__inner">
       <div>
-        <p class="eyebrow">Connect private beta</p>
-        <h2>Try Connect with your own Markdown.</h2>
+        <p class="eyebrow">Account access</p>
+        <h2>Public signup is opening soon.</h2>
         <p>
-          The waitlist is open. Invitations will be sent in small batches when
-          we are ready. Joining only needs your email address.
+          Beta access requests are closed while we prepare email-and-password
+          registration. Existing accounts and invitation links keep working.
         </p>
       </div>
       <div class="button-row">
-        <a class="button button--primary" href="/beta/">Join the beta waitlist</a>
+        <a class="button button--primary" href="https://connect.mdbase.dev/login">Sign in to Connect</a>
         <a class="button" href="/sdk/connect-quickstart/">Build with the SDK</a>
       </div>
     </div>