This document breaks down the design from docs/oci_registry_table_spec.md (issue #582) into actionable tasks for implementing the table-formatted OCI registry explorer.

1. Route Enhancements
   • Add address type detection in retrorecon/routes/oci_explorer.py before invoking existing helper functions.
   • Provide optional registry credentials via configuration for private registries.
2. Data Processing
   • Extend registry_explorer.py with helpers that convert manifests into hierarchical table structures.
   • Expose JSON endpoints returning these structures for the frontend.
3. Frontend Updates
   • Modify static/oci_explorer.js and templates to display expandable tables and a toggle for raw JSON.
   • Include indexed menus so users can quickly jump between layers and files.
4. Testing
   • Expand the PyTest suite with new route and detection logic coverage.
   • Run Stylelint and regenerate the Postman collection for updated routes.
5. Documentation
   • Update docs/api_routes.md and the README with explorer details and usage examples.

• Implement registry address detection logic.
• Produce registry-specific manifest requests and parse results.
• Build a hierarchical table view with download links.
• Provide a JSON/table toggle in the UI.
• Add unit tests and update API documentation.