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diff --git a/.agents/skills/command-development/references/advanced-workflows.md b/.agents/skills/command-development/references/advanced-workflows.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e0d7b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/.agents/skills/command-development/references/advanced-workflows.md @@ -0,0 +1,722 @@ +# Advanced Workflow Patterns + +Multi-step command sequences and composition patterns for complex workflows. + +## Overview + +Advanced workflows combine multiple commands, coordinate state across invocations, and create sophisticated automation sequences. These patterns enable building complex functionality from simple command building blocks. + +## Multi-Step Command Patterns + +### Sequential Workflow Command + +Commands that guide users through multi-step processes: + +```markdown +--- +description: Complete PR review workflow +argument-hint: [pr-number] +allowed-tools: Bash(gh:*), Read, Grep +--- + +# PR Review Workflow for #$1 + +## Step 1: Fetch PR Details +!`gh pr view $1 --json title,body,author,files` + +## Step 2: Review Files +Files changed: !`gh pr diff $1 --name-only` + +For each file: +- Check code quality +- Verify tests exist +- Review documentation + +## Step 3: Run Checks +Test status: !`gh pr checks $1` + +Verify: +- All tests passing +- No merge conflicts +- CI/CD successful + +## Step 4: Provide Feedback + +Summarize: +- Issues found (critical/minor) +- Suggestions for improvement +- Approval recommendation + +Would you like to: +1. Approve PR +2. Request changes +3. Leave comments only + +Reply with your choice and I'll help complete the action. +``` + +**Key features:** +- Numbered steps for clarity +- Bash execution for context +- Decision points for user input +- Next action suggestions + +### State-Carrying Workflow + +Commands that maintain state between invocations: + +```markdown +--- +description: Initialize deployment workflow +allowed-tools: Write, Bash(git:*) +--- + +# Initialize Deployment + +Creating deployment tracking file... + +Current branch: !`git branch --show-current` +Latest commit: !`git log -1 --format=%H` + +Deployment state saved to `.claude/deployment-state.local.md`: + +\`\`\`markdown +--- +initialized: true +branch: $(git branch --show-current) +commit: $(git log -1 --format=%H) +timestamp: $(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ) +status: initialized +--- + +# Deployment Tracking + +Branch: $(git branch --show-current) +Started: $(date) + +Next steps: +1. Run tests: /deploy-test +2. Build: /deploy-build +3. Deploy: /deploy-execute +\`\`\` + +State saved. Run `/deploy-test` to continue. +``` + +**Next command** (`/deploy-test`): +```markdown +--- +description: Run deployment tests +allowed-tools: Read, Bash(npm:*) +--- + +Reading deployment state from `.claude/deployment-state.local.md`... + +Running tests: !`npm test` + +Updating state to 'tested'... + +Tests complete. Run `/deploy-build` to continue. +``` + +**Pattern benefits:** +- Persistent state across commands +- Clear workflow progression +- Safety checkpoints +- Resume capability + +### Conditional Workflow Branching + +Commands that adapt based on conditions: + +```markdown +--- +description: Smart deployment workflow +argument-hint: [environment] +allowed-tools: Bash(git:*), Bash(npm:*), Read +--- + +# Deploy to $1 + +## Pre-flight Checks + +Branch: !`git branch --show-current` +Status: !`git status --short` + +**Checking conditions:** + +1. Branch status: + - If main/master: Require approval + - If feature branch: Warning about target + - If hotfix: Fast-track process + +2. Tests: + !`npm test` + - If tests fail: STOP - fix tests first + - If tests pass: Continue + +3. Environment: + - If $1 = 'production': Extra validation + - If $1 = 'staging': Standard process + - If $1 = 'dev': Minimal checks + +**Workflow decision:** +Based on above, proceeding with: [determined workflow] + +[Conditional steps based on environment and status] + +Ready to deploy? (yes/no) +``` + +## Command Composition Patterns + +### Command Chaining + +Commands designed to work together: + +```markdown +--- +description: Prepare for code review +--- + +# Prepare Code Review + +Running preparation sequence: + +1. Format code: /format-code +2. Run linter: /lint-code +3. Run tests: /test-all +4. Generate coverage: /coverage-report +5. Create review summary: /review-summary + +This is a meta-command. After completing each step above, +I'll compile results and prepare comprehensive review materials. + +Starting sequence... +``` + +**Individual commands** are simple: +- `/format-code` - Just formats +- `/lint-code` - Just lints +- `/test-all` - Just tests + +**Composition command** orchestrates them. + +### Pipeline Pattern + +Commands that process output from previous commands: + +```markdown +--- +description: Analyze test failures +--- + +# Analyze Test Failures + +## Step 1: Get test results +(Run /test-all first if not done) + +Reading test output... + +## Step 2: Categorize failures +- Flaky tests (random failures) +- Consistent failures +- New failures vs existing + +## Step 3: Prioritize +Rank by: +- Impact (critical path vs edge case) +- Frequency (always fails vs sometimes) +- Effort (quick fix vs major work) + +## Step 4: Generate fix plan +For each failure: +- Root cause hypothesis +- Suggested fix approach +- Estimated effort + +Would you like me to: +1. Fix highest priority failure +2. Generate detailed fix plans for all +3. Create GitHub issues for each +``` + +### Parallel Execution Pattern + +Commands that coordinate multiple simultaneous operations: + +```markdown +--- +description: Run comprehensive validation +allowed-tools: Bash(*), Read +--- + +# Comprehensive Validation + +Running validations in parallel... + +Starting: +- Code quality checks +- Security scanning +- Dependency audit +- Performance profiling + +This will take 2-3 minutes. I'll monitor all processes +and report when complete. + +[Poll each process and report progress] + +All validations complete. Summary: +- Quality: PASS (0 issues) +- Security: WARN (2 minor issues) +- Dependencies: PASS +- Performance: PASS (baseline met) + +Details: +[Collated results from all checks] +``` + +## Workflow State Management + +### Using .local.md Files + +Store workflow state in plugin-specific files: + +```markdown +.claude/plugin-name-workflow.local.md: + +--- +workflow: deployment +stage: testing +started: 2025-01-15T10:30:00Z +environment: staging +branch: feature/new-api +commit: abc123def +tests_passed: false +build_complete: false +--- + +# Deployment Workflow State + +Current stage: Testing +Started: 2025-01-15 10:30 UTC + +Completed steps: +- ✅ Validation +- ✅ Branch check +- ⏳ Testing (in progress) + +Pending steps: +- Build +- Deploy +- Smoke tests +``` + +**Reading state in commands:** + +```markdown +--- +description: Continue deployment workflow +allowed-tools: Read, Write +--- + +Reading workflow state from .claude/plugin-name-workflow.local.md... + +Current stage: @.claude/plugin-name-workflow.local.md + +[Parse YAML frontmatter to determine next step] + +Next action based on state: [determined action] +``` + +### Workflow Recovery + +Handle interrupted workflows: + +```markdown +--- +description: Resume deployment workflow +allowed-tools: Read +--- + +# Resume Deployment + +Checking for interrupted workflow... + +State file: @.claude/plugin-name-workflow.local.md + +**Workflow found:** +- Started: [timestamp] +- Environment: [env] +- Last completed: [step] + +**Recovery options:** +1. Resume from last step +2. Restart from beginning +3. Abort and clean up + +Which would you like? (1/2/3) +``` + +## Workflow Coordination Patterns + +### Cross-Command Communication + +Commands that signal each other: + +```markdown +--- +description: Mark feature complete +allowed-tools: Write +--- + +# Mark Feature Complete + +Writing completion marker... + +Creating: .claude/feature-complete.flag + +This signals other commands that feature is ready for: +- Integration testing (/integration-test will auto-detect) +- Documentation generation (/docs-generate will include) +- Release notes (/release-notes will add) + +Feature marked complete. +``` + +**Other commands check for flag:** + +```markdown +--- +description: Generate release notes +allowed-tools: Read, Bash(git:*) +--- + +Checking for completed features... + +if [ -f .claude/feature-complete.flag ]; then + Feature ready for release notes +fi + +[Include in release notes] +``` + +### Workflow Locking + +Prevent concurrent workflow execution: + +```markdown +--- +description: Start deployment +allowed-tools: Read, Write, Bash +--- + +# Start Deployment + +Checking for active deployments... + +if [ -f .claude/deployment.lock ]; then + ERROR: Deployment already in progress + Started: [timestamp from lock file] + + Cannot start concurrent deployment. + Wait for completion or run /deployment-abort + + Exit. +fi + +Creating deployment lock... + +Deployment started. Lock created. +[Proceed with deployment] +``` + +**Lock cleanup:** + +```markdown +--- +description: Complete deployment +allowed-tools: Write, Bash +--- + +Deployment complete. + +Removing deployment lock... +rm .claude/deployment.lock + +Ready for next deployment. +``` + +## Advanced Argument Handling + +### Optional Arguments with Defaults + +```markdown +--- +description: Deploy with optional version +argument-hint: [environment] [version] +--- + +Environment: ${1:-staging} +Version: ${2:-latest} + +Deploying ${2:-latest} to ${1:-staging}... + +Note: Using defaults for missing arguments: +- Environment defaults to 'staging' +- Version defaults to 'latest' +``` + +### Argument Validation + +```markdown +--- +description: Deploy to validated environment +argument-hint: [environment] +--- + +Environment: $1 + +Validating environment... + +valid_envs="dev staging production" +if ! echo "$valid_envs" | grep -w "$1" > /dev/null; then + ERROR: Invalid environment '$1' + Valid options: dev, staging, production + Exit. +fi + +Environment validated. Proceeding... +``` + +### Argument Transformation + +```markdown +--- +description: Deploy with shorthand +argument-hint: [env-shorthand] +--- + +Input: $1 + +Expanding shorthand: +- d/dev → development +- s/stg → staging +- p/prod → production + +case "$1" in + d|dev) ENV="development";; + s|stg) ENV="staging";; + p|prod) ENV="production";; + *) ENV="$1";; +esac + +Deploying to: $ENV +``` + +## Error Handling in Workflows + +### Graceful Failure + +```markdown +--- +description: Resilient deployment workflow +--- + +# Deployment Workflow + +Running steps with error handling... + +## Step 1: Tests +!`npm test` + +if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then + ERROR: Tests failed + + Options: + 1. Fix tests and retry + 2. Skip tests (NOT recommended) + 3. Abort deployment + + What would you like to do? + + [Wait for user input before continuing] +fi + +## Step 2: Build +[Continue only if Step 1 succeeded] +``` + +### Rollback on Failure + +```markdown +--- +description: Deployment with rollback +--- + +# Deploy with Rollback + +Saving current state for rollback... +Previous version: !`current-version.sh` + +Deploying new version... + +!`deploy.sh` + +if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then + DEPLOYMENT FAILED + + Initiating automatic rollback... + !`rollback.sh` + + Rolled back to previous version. + Check logs for failure details. +fi + +Deployment complete. +``` + +### Checkpoint Recovery + +```markdown +--- +description: Workflow with checkpoints +--- + +# Multi-Stage Deployment + +## Checkpoint 1: Validation +!`validate.sh` +echo "checkpoint:validation" >> .claude/deployment-checkpoints.log + +## Checkpoint 2: Build +!`build.sh` +echo "checkpoint:build" >> .claude/deployment-checkpoints.log + +## Checkpoint 3: Deploy +!`deploy.sh` +echo "checkpoint:deploy" >> .claude/deployment-checkpoints.log + +If any step fails, resume with: +/deployment-resume [last-successful-checkpoint] +``` + +## Best Practices + +### Workflow Design + +1. **Clear progression**: Number steps, show current position +2. **Explicit state**: Don't rely on implicit state +3. **User control**: Provide decision points +4. **Error recovery**: Handle failures gracefully +5. **Progress indication**: Show what's done, what's pending + +### Command Composition + +1. **Single responsibility**: Each command does one thing well +2. **Composable design**: Commands work together easily +3. **Standard interfaces**: Consistent input/output formats +4. **Loose coupling**: Commands don't depend on each other's internals + +### State Management + +1. **Persistent state**: Use .local.md files +2. **Atomic updates**: Write complete state files atomically +3. **State validation**: Check state file format/completeness +4. **Cleanup**: Remove stale state files +5. **Documentation**: Document state file formats + +### Error Handling + +1. **Fail fast**: Detect errors early +2. **Clear messages**: Explain what went wrong +3. **Recovery options**: Provide clear next steps +4. **State preservation**: Keep state for recovery +5. **Rollback capability**: Support undoing changes + +## Example: Complete Deployment Workflow + +### Initialize Command + +```markdown +--- +description: Initialize deployment +argument-hint: [environment] +allowed-tools: Write, Bash(git:*) +--- + +# Initialize Deployment to $1 + +Creating workflow state... + +\`\`\`yaml +--- +workflow: deployment +environment: $1 +branch: !`git branch --show-current` +commit: !`git rev-parse HEAD` +stage: initialized +timestamp: !`date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ` +--- +\`\`\` + +Written to .claude/deployment-state.local.md + +Next: Run /deployment-validate +``` + +### Validation Command + +```markdown +--- +description: Validate deployment +allowed-tools: Read, Bash +--- + +Reading state: @.claude/deployment-state.local.md + +Running validation... +- Branch check: PASS +- Tests: PASS +- Build: PASS + +Updating state to 'validated'... + +Next: Run /deployment-execute +``` + +### Execution Command + +```markdown +--- +description: Execute deployment +allowed-tools: Read, Bash, Write +--- + +Reading state: @.claude/deployment-state.local.md + +Executing deployment to [environment]... + +!`deploy.sh [environment]` + +Deployment complete. +Updating state to 'completed'... + +Cleanup: /deployment-cleanup +``` + +### Cleanup Command + +```markdown +--- +description: Clean up deployment +allowed-tools: Bash +--- + +Removing deployment state... +rm .claude/deployment-state.local.md + +Deployment workflow complete. +``` + +This complete workflow demonstrates state management, sequential execution, error handling, and clean separation of concerns across multiple commands. |
