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diff --git a/.agents/skills/command-development/references/interactive-commands.md b/.agents/skills/command-development/references/interactive-commands.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e55bc38 --- /dev/null +++ b/.agents/skills/command-development/references/interactive-commands.md @@ -0,0 +1,920 @@ +# Interactive Command Patterns + +Comprehensive guide to creating commands that gather user feedback and make decisions through the AskUserQuestion tool. + +## Overview + +Some commands need user input that doesn't work well with simple arguments. For example: +- Choosing between multiple complex options with trade-offs +- Selecting multiple items from a list +- Making decisions that require explanation +- Gathering preferences or configuration interactively + +For these cases, use the **AskUserQuestion tool** within command execution rather than relying on command arguments. + +## When to Use AskUserQuestion + +### Use AskUserQuestion When: + +1. **Multiple choice decisions** with explanations needed +2. **Complex options** that require context to choose +3. **Multi-select scenarios** (choosing multiple items) +4. **Preference gathering** for configuration +5. **Interactive workflows** that adapt based on answers + +### Use Command Arguments When: + +1. **Simple values** (file paths, numbers, names) +2. **Known inputs** user already has +3. **Scriptable workflows** that should be automatable +4. **Fast invocations** where prompting would slow down + +## AskUserQuestion Basics + +### Tool Parameters + +```typescript +{ + questions: [ + { + question: "Which authentication method should we use?", + header: "Auth method", // Short label (max 12 chars) + multiSelect: false, // true for multiple selection + options: [ + { + label: "OAuth 2.0", + description: "Industry standard, supports multiple providers" + }, + { + label: "JWT", + description: "Stateless, good for APIs" + }, + { + label: "Session", + description: "Traditional, server-side state" + } + ] + } + ] +} +``` + +**Key points:** +- Users can always choose "Other" to provide custom input (automatic) +- `multiSelect: true` allows selecting multiple options +- Options should be 2-4 choices (not more) +- Can ask 1-4 questions per tool call + +## Command Pattern for User Interaction + +### Basic Interactive Command + +```markdown +--- +description: Interactive setup command +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Write +--- + +# Interactive Plugin Setup + +This command will guide you through configuring the plugin with a series of questions. + +## Step 1: Gather Configuration + +Use the AskUserQuestion tool to ask: + +**Question 1 - Deployment target:** +- header: "Deploy to" +- question: "Which deployment platform will you use?" +- options: + - AWS (Amazon Web Services with ECS/EKS) + - GCP (Google Cloud with GKE) + - Azure (Microsoft Azure with AKS) + - Local (Docker on local machine) + +**Question 2 - Environment strategy:** +- header: "Environments" +- question: "How many environments do you need?" +- options: + - Single (Just production) + - Standard (Dev, Staging, Production) + - Complete (Dev, QA, Staging, Production) + +**Question 3 - Features to enable:** +- header: "Features" +- question: "Which features do you want to enable?" +- multiSelect: true +- options: + - Auto-scaling (Automatic resource scaling) + - Monitoring (Health checks and metrics) + - CI/CD (Automated deployment pipeline) + - Backups (Automated database backups) + +## Step 2: Process Answers + +Based on the answers received from AskUserQuestion: + +1. Parse the deployment target choice +2. Set up environment-specific configuration +3. Enable selected features +4. Generate configuration files + +## Step 3: Generate Configuration + +Create `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` with: + +\`\`\`yaml +--- +deployment_target: [answer from Q1] +environments: [answer from Q2] +features: + auto_scaling: [true if selected in Q3] + monitoring: [true if selected in Q3] + ci_cd: [true if selected in Q3] + backups: [true if selected in Q3] +--- + +# Plugin Configuration + +Generated: [timestamp] +Target: [deployment_target] +Environments: [environments] +\`\`\` + +## Step 4: Confirm and Next Steps + +Confirm configuration created and guide user on next steps. +``` + +### Multi-Stage Interactive Workflow + +```markdown +--- +description: Multi-stage interactive workflow +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Read, Write, Bash +--- + +# Multi-Stage Deployment Setup + +This command walks through deployment setup in stages, adapting based on your answers. + +## Stage 1: Basic Configuration + +Use AskUserQuestion to ask about deployment basics. + +Based on answers, determine which additional questions to ask. + +## Stage 2: Advanced Options (Conditional) + +If user selected "Advanced" deployment in Stage 1: + +Use AskUserQuestion to ask about: +- Load balancing strategy +- Caching configuration +- Security hardening options + +If user selected "Simple" deployment: +- Skip advanced questions +- Use sensible defaults + +## Stage 3: Confirmation + +Show summary of all selections. + +Use AskUserQuestion for final confirmation: +- header: "Confirm" +- question: "Does this configuration look correct?" +- options: + - Yes (Proceed with setup) + - No (Start over) + - Modify (Let me adjust specific settings) + +If "Modify", ask which specific setting to change. + +## Stage 4: Execute Setup + +Based on confirmed configuration, execute setup steps. +``` + +## Interactive Question Design + +### Question Structure + +**Good questions:** +```markdown +Question: "Which database should we use for this project?" +Header: "Database" +Options: + - PostgreSQL (Relational, ACID compliant, best for complex queries) + - MongoDB (Document store, flexible schema, best for rapid iteration) + - Redis (In-memory, fast, best for caching and sessions) +``` + +**Poor questions:** +```markdown +Question: "Database?" // Too vague +Header: "DB" // Unclear abbreviation +Options: + - Option 1 // Not descriptive + - Option 2 +``` + +### Option Design Best Practices + +**Clear labels:** +- Use 1-5 words +- Specific and descriptive +- No jargon without context + +**Helpful descriptions:** +- Explain what the option means +- Mention key benefits or trade-offs +- Help user make informed decision +- Keep to 1-2 sentences + +**Appropriate number:** +- 2-4 options per question +- Don't overwhelm with too many choices +- Group related options +- "Other" automatically provided + +### Multi-Select Questions + +**When to use multiSelect:** + +```markdown +Use AskUserQuestion for enabling features: + +Question: "Which features do you want to enable?" +Header: "Features" +multiSelect: true // Allow selecting multiple +Options: + - Logging (Detailed operation logs) + - Metrics (Performance monitoring) + - Alerts (Error notifications) + - Backups (Automatic backups) +``` + +User can select any combination: none, some, or all. + +**When NOT to use multiSelect:** + +```markdown +Question: "Which authentication method?" +multiSelect: false // Only one auth method makes sense +``` + +Mutually exclusive choices should not use multiSelect. + +## Command Patterns with AskUserQuestion + +### Pattern 1: Simple Yes/No Decision + +```markdown +--- +description: Command with confirmation +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Bash +--- + +# Destructive Operation + +This operation will delete all cached data. + +Use AskUserQuestion to confirm: + +Question: "This will delete all cached data. Are you sure?" +Header: "Confirm" +Options: + - Yes (Proceed with deletion) + - No (Cancel operation) + +If user selects "Yes": + Execute deletion + Report completion + +If user selects "No": + Cancel operation + Exit without changes +``` + +### Pattern 2: Multiple Configuration Questions + +```markdown +--- +description: Multi-question configuration +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Write +--- + +# Project Configuration Setup + +Gather configuration through multiple questions. + +Use AskUserQuestion with multiple questions in one call: + +**Question 1:** +- question: "Which programming language?" +- header: "Language" +- options: Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust + +**Question 2:** +- question: "Which test framework?" +- header: "Testing" +- options: Jest, PyTest, Go Test, Cargo Test + (Adapt based on language from Q1) + +**Question 3:** +- question: "Which CI/CD platform?" +- header: "CI/CD" +- options: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI + +**Question 4:** +- question: "Which features do you need?" +- header: "Features" +- multiSelect: true +- options: Linting, Type checking, Code coverage, Security scanning + +Process all answers together to generate cohesive configuration. +``` + +### Pattern 3: Conditional Question Flow + +```markdown +--- +description: Conditional interactive workflow +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Read, Write +--- + +# Adaptive Configuration + +## Question 1: Deployment Complexity + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How complex is your deployment?" +Header: "Complexity" +Options: + - Simple (Single server, straightforward) + - Standard (Multiple servers, load balancing) + - Complex (Microservices, orchestration) + +## Conditional Questions Based on Answer + +If answer is "Simple": + - No additional questions + - Use minimal configuration + +If answer is "Standard": + - Ask about load balancing strategy + - Ask about scaling policy + +If answer is "Complex": + - Ask about orchestration platform (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) + - Ask about service mesh (Istio, Linkerd, None) + - Ask about monitoring (Prometheus, Datadog, CloudWatch) + - Ask about logging aggregation + +## Process Conditional Answers + +Generate configuration appropriate for selected complexity level. +``` + +### Pattern 4: Iterative Collection + +```markdown +--- +description: Collect multiple items iteratively +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Write +--- + +# Collect Team Members + +We'll collect team member information for the project. + +## Question: How many team members? + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How many team members should we set up?" +Header: "Team size" +Options: + - 2 people + - 3 people + - 4 people + - 6 people + +## Iterate Through Team Members + +For each team member (1 to N based on answer): + +Use AskUserQuestion for member details: + +Question: "What role for team member [number]?" +Header: "Role" +Options: + - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer + - DevOps Engineer + - QA Engineer + - Designer + +Store each member's information. + +## Generate Team Configuration + +After collecting all N members, create team configuration file with all members and their roles. +``` + +### Pattern 5: Dependency Selection + +```markdown +--- +description: Select dependencies with multi-select +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion +--- + +# Configure Project Dependencies + +## Question: Required Libraries + +Use AskUserQuestion with multiSelect: + +Question: "Which libraries does your project need?" +Header: "Dependencies" +multiSelect: true +Options: + - React (UI framework) + - Express (Web server) + - TypeORM (Database ORM) + - Jest (Testing framework) + - Axios (HTTP client) + +User can select any combination. + +## Process Selections + +For each selected library: +- Add to package.json dependencies +- Generate sample configuration +- Create usage examples +- Update documentation +``` + +## Best Practices for Interactive Commands + +### Question Design + +1. **Clear and specific**: Question should be unambiguous +2. **Concise header**: Max 12 characters for clean display +3. **Helpful options**: Labels are clear, descriptions explain trade-offs +4. **Appropriate count**: 2-4 options per question, 1-4 questions per call +5. **Logical order**: Questions flow naturally + +### Error Handling + +```markdown +# Handle AskUserQuestion Responses + +After calling AskUserQuestion, verify answers received: + +If answers are empty or invalid: + Something went wrong gathering responses. + + Please try again or provide configuration manually: + [Show alternative approach] + + Exit. + +If answers look correct: + Process as expected +``` + +### Progressive Disclosure + +```markdown +# Start Simple, Get Detailed as Needed + +## Question 1: Setup Type + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How would you like to set up?" +Header: "Setup type" +Options: + - Quick (Use recommended defaults) + - Custom (Configure all options) + - Guided (Step-by-step with explanations) + +If "Quick": + Apply defaults, minimal questions + +If "Custom": + Ask all available configuration questions + +If "Guided": + Ask questions with extra explanation + Provide recommendations along the way +``` + +### Multi-Select Guidelines + +**Good multi-select use:** +```markdown +Question: "Which features do you want to enable?" +multiSelect: true +Options: + - Logging + - Metrics + - Alerts + - Backups + +Reason: User might want any combination +``` + +**Bad multi-select use:** +```markdown +Question: "Which database engine?" +multiSelect: true // ❌ Should be single-select + +Reason: Can only use one database engine +``` + +## Advanced Patterns + +### Validation Loop + +```markdown +--- +description: Interactive with validation +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Bash +--- + +# Setup with Validation + +## Gather Configuration + +Use AskUserQuestion to collect settings. + +## Validate Configuration + +Check if configuration is valid: +- Required dependencies available? +- Settings compatible with each other? +- No conflicts detected? + +If validation fails: + Show validation errors + + Use AskUserQuestion to ask: + + Question: "Configuration has issues. What would you like to do?" + Header: "Next step" + Options: + - Fix (Adjust settings to resolve issues) + - Override (Proceed despite warnings) + - Cancel (Abort setup) + + Based on answer, retry or proceed or exit. +``` + +### Build Configuration Incrementally + +```markdown +--- +description: Incremental configuration builder +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Write, Read +--- + +# Incremental Setup + +## Phase 1: Core Settings + +Use AskUserQuestion for core settings. + +Save to `.claude/config-partial.yml` + +## Phase 2: Review Core Settings + +Show user the core settings: + +Based on these core settings, you need to configure: +- [Setting A] (because you chose [X]) +- [Setting B] (because you chose [Y]) + +Ready to continue? + +## Phase 3: Detailed Settings + +Use AskUserQuestion for settings based on Phase 1 answers. + +Merge with core settings. + +## Phase 4: Final Review + +Present complete configuration. + +Use AskUserQuestion for confirmation: + +Question: "Is this configuration correct?" +Options: + - Yes (Save and apply) + - No (Start over) + - Modify (Edit specific settings) +``` + +### Dynamic Options Based on Context + +```markdown +--- +description: Context-aware questions +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Bash, Read +--- + +# Context-Aware Setup + +## Detect Current State + +Check existing configuration: +- Current language: !`detect-language.sh` +- Existing frameworks: !`detect-frameworks.sh` +- Available tools: !`check-tools.sh` + +## Ask Context-Appropriate Questions + +Based on detected language, ask relevant questions. + +If language is TypeScript: + + Use AskUserQuestion: + + Question: "Which TypeScript features should we enable?" + Options: + - Strict Mode (Maximum type safety) + - Decorators (Experimental decorator support) + - Path Mapping (Module path aliases) + +If language is Python: + + Use AskUserQuestion: + + Question: "Which Python tools should we configure?" + Options: + - Type Hints (mypy for type checking) + - Black (Code formatting) + - Pylint (Linting and style) + +Questions adapt to project context. +``` + +## Real-World Example: Multi-Agent Swarm Launch + +**From multi-agent-swarm plugin:** + +```markdown +--- +description: Launch multi-agent swarm +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Read, Write, Bash +--- + +# Launch Multi-Agent Swarm + +## Interactive Mode (No Task List Provided) + +If user didn't provide task list file, help create one interactively. + +### Question 1: Agent Count + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How many agents should we launch?" +Header: "Agent count" +Options: + - 2 agents (Best for simple projects) + - 3 agents (Good for medium projects) + - 4 agents (Standard team size) + - 6 agents (Large projects) + - 8 agents (Complex multi-component projects) + +### Question 2: Task Definition Approach + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How would you like to define tasks?" +Header: "Task setup" +Options: + - File (I have a task list file ready) + - Guided (Help me create tasks interactively) + - Custom (Other approach) + +If "File": + Ask for file path + Validate file exists and has correct format + +If "Guided": + Enter iterative task creation mode (see below) + +### Question 3: Coordination Mode + +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "How should agents coordinate?" +Header: "Coordination" +Options: + - Team Leader (One agent coordinates others) + - Collaborative (Agents coordinate as peers) + - Autonomous (Independent work, minimal coordination) + +### Iterative Task Creation (If "Guided" Selected) + +For each agent (1 to N from Question 1): + +**Question A: Agent Name** +Question: "What should we call agent [number]?" +Header: "Agent name" +Options: + - auth-agent + - api-agent + - ui-agent + - db-agent + (Provide relevant suggestions based on common patterns) + +**Question B: Task Type** +Question: "What task for [agent-name]?" +Header: "Task type" +Options: + - Authentication (User auth, JWT, OAuth) + - API Endpoints (REST/GraphQL APIs) + - UI Components (Frontend components) + - Database (Schema, migrations, queries) + - Testing (Test suites and coverage) + - Documentation (Docs, README, guides) + +**Question C: Dependencies** +Question: "What does [agent-name] depend on?" +Header: "Dependencies" +multiSelect: true +Options: + - [List of previously defined agents] + - No dependencies + +**Question D: Base Branch** +Question: "Which base branch for PR?" +Header: "PR base" +Options: + - main + - staging + - develop + +Store all task information for each agent. + +### Generate Task List File + +After collecting all agent task details: + +1. Ask for project name +2. Generate task list in proper format +3. Save to `.daisy/swarm/tasks.md` +4. Show user the file path +5. Proceed with launch using generated task list +``` + +## Best Practices + +### Question Writing + +1. **Be specific**: "Which database?" not "Choose option?" +2. **Explain trade-offs**: Describe pros/cons in option descriptions +3. **Provide context**: Question text should stand alone +4. **Guide decisions**: Help user make informed choice +5. **Keep concise**: Header max 12 chars, descriptions 1-2 sentences + +### Option Design + +1. **Meaningful labels**: Specific, clear names +2. **Informative descriptions**: Explain what each option does +3. **Show trade-offs**: Help user understand implications +4. **Consistent detail**: All options equally explained +5. **2-4 options**: Not too few, not too many + +### Flow Design + +1. **Logical order**: Questions flow naturally +2. **Build on previous**: Later questions use earlier answers +3. **Minimize questions**: Ask only what's needed +4. **Group related**: Ask related questions together +5. **Show progress**: Indicate where in flow + +### User Experience + +1. **Set expectations**: Tell user what to expect +2. **Explain why**: Help user understand purpose +3. **Provide defaults**: Suggest recommended options +4. **Allow escape**: Let user cancel or restart +5. **Confirm actions**: Summarize before executing + +## Common Patterns + +### Pattern: Feature Selection + +```markdown +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "Which features do you need?" +Header: "Features" +multiSelect: true +Options: + - Authentication + - Authorization + - Rate Limiting + - Caching +``` + +### Pattern: Environment Configuration + +```markdown +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "Which environment is this?" +Header: "Environment" +Options: + - Development (Local development) + - Staging (Pre-production testing) + - Production (Live environment) +``` + +### Pattern: Priority Selection + +```markdown +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "What's the priority for this task?" +Header: "Priority" +Options: + - Critical (Must be done immediately) + - High (Important, do soon) + - Medium (Standard priority) + - Low (Nice to have) +``` + +### Pattern: Scope Selection + +```markdown +Use AskUserQuestion: + +Question: "What scope should we analyze?" +Header: "Scope" +Options: + - Current file (Just this file) + - Current directory (All files in directory) + - Entire project (Full codebase scan) +``` + +## Combining Arguments and Questions + +### Use Both Appropriately + +**Arguments for known values:** +```markdown +--- +argument-hint: [project-name] +allowed-tools: AskUserQuestion, Write +--- + +Setup for project: $1 + +Now gather additional configuration... + +Use AskUserQuestion for options that require explanation. +``` + +**Questions for complex choices:** +```markdown +Project name from argument: $1 + +Now use AskUserQuestion to choose: +- Architecture pattern +- Technology stack +- Deployment strategy + +These require explanation, so questions work better than arguments. +``` + +## Troubleshooting + +**Questions not appearing:** +- Verify AskUserQuestion in allowed-tools +- Check question format is correct +- Ensure options array has 2-4 items + +**User can't make selection:** +- Check option labels are clear +- Verify descriptions are helpful +- Consider if too many options +- Ensure multiSelect setting is correct + +**Flow feels confusing:** +- Reduce number of questions +- Group related questions +- Add explanation between stages +- Show progress through workflow + +With AskUserQuestion, commands become interactive wizards that guide users through complex decisions while maintaining the clarity that simple arguments provide for straightforward inputs. |
