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+ # @gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent
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+ **Ship features while you sleep.** Give this agent a task description and walk away—it handles everything from planning to PR creation, all in an isolated Git worktree that won't touch your working branch.
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+ ## Quick Install for Claude Code
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+ ```bash
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+ # One-liner (global - works in all projects)
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+ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mthines/gw-tools/main/packages/autonomous-workflow-agent/agents/autonomous-workflow.md \
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+ -o ~/.claude/agents/autonomous-workflow.md
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+ ```
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+ Or manually copy [`agents/autonomous-workflow.md`](./agents/autonomous-workflow.md) to:
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+ - `~/.claude/agents/` — Available in all your projects
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+ - `.claude/agents/` — Available only in that project (commit to git for team sharing)
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+ That's it. Claude Code will now automatically delegate feature implementation tasks to this agent.
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+ ## For Agent SDK Developers
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+ Building custom agents? Install via npm:
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+ ```bash
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+ npm install @gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent
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+ ```
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+ ```typescript
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+ import { autonomousWorkflowAgent } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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+ // Your agent now knows how to ship complete features autonomously.
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Built on gw-tools
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+ This agent is powered by the [gw CLI](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools)—a Git worktree management tool that handles branch isolation, file syncing, and cleanup. The agent orchestrates `gw` commands to create isolated development environments for each task.
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+ ## The Problem
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+ Building features with AI agents today is frustrating:
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+ - **Context loss** — Agents forget what they're doing mid-task
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+ - **No isolation** — Changes happen in your working directory, blocking your flow
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+ - **Incomplete work** — You get code dumps, not tested PRs
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+ - **Manual babysitting** — You're constantly re-prompting and fixing mistakes
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+ ## The Solution
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+ This agent implements a battle-tested 8-phase workflow that turns "implement X" into a ready-to-review PR:
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+ 1. **Validates** the task with you before writing any code
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+ 2. **Plans** the implementation by analyzing your actual codebase
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+ 3. **Isolates** work in a Git worktree (your main branch stays clean)
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+ 4. **Implements** incrementally with logical commits
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+ 5. **Tests** and iterates until everything passes
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+ 6. **Documents** changes appropriately
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+ 7. **Creates** a draft PR with full context
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+ 8. **Cleans up** the worktree after merge
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+ The agent tracks its own progress, recovers from errors, and knows when to stop and ask for help instead of guessing.
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+ ## Installation
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+ ```bash
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+ npm install @gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent
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+ ```
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+ ## Quick Start
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+ ### With Claude Code SDK
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+ ```typescript
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+ import { autonomousWorkflowAgent } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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+ import { query } from '@anthropic-ai/claude-code-sdk';
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+ for await (const message of query({
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+ prompt: 'Add user authentication with JWT tokens',
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+ options: {
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+ agents: {
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+ 'autonomous-workflow': autonomousWorkflowAgent,
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+ },
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+ },
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+ })) {
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+ console.log(message);
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ ### Custom Agent Configuration
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+ ```typescript
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+ import { autonomousWorkflowAgent } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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+ // Override defaults for your use case
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+ const myAgent = {
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+ ...autonomousWorkflowAgent,
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+ model: 'opus', // Use Opus for complex tasks
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+ maxTurns: 150, // Allow more iterations
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+ };
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+ ```
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+ ### Access the System Prompt Directly
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+ ```typescript
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+ import { systemPrompt } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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+ // Use in your own agent framework
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+ console.log(systemPrompt.length); // ~16KB of battle-tested instructions
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+ ```
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+ ## How It Works
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+ ### Workflow Modes
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+ The agent automatically detects the right workflow mode:
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+ | Mode | When | Artifacts |
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+ | -------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
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+ | **Full** | 4+ files OR architectural changes | `task.md`, `plan.md`, `walkthrough.md` |
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+ | **Lite** | 1-3 files, straightforward changes | Mental plan only |
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+ ### The 8 Phases
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+ | Phase | Name | What Happens |
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+ | ----- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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+ | **0** | Validation | Asks clarifying questions, confirms understanding, detects workflow mode |
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+ | **1** | Planning | Deep codebase analysis, creates implementation plan |
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+ | **2** | Worktree Setup | Creates isolated Git worktree via `gw add` |
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+ | **3** | Implementation | Writes code incrementally, commits logically |
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+ | **4** | Testing | Runs tests, iterates until green (no artificial limits) |
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+ | **5** | Documentation | Updates README, CHANGELOG, API docs as needed |
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+ | **6** | PR Creation | Pushes branch, creates draft PR with full context |
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+ | **7** | Cleanup | Removes worktree after PR is merged |
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+ ### Safety Guardrails
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+ The agent includes built-in safety mechanisms:
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+ - **Soft limits**: ~10 commits, ~20 files (warns but continues if justified)
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+ - **Hard limits**: 50+ files, 20+ test iterations (stops and asks)
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+ - **Quality gates**: Can't skip phases, must pass validation checkpoints
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+ - **Rollback ready**: Documented procedures for recovery
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+ ## Agent Definition
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+ The exported agent conforms to the `AgentDefinition` interface:
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+ ```typescript
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+ interface AgentDefinition {
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+ description: string;
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+ prompt: string;
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+ tools: ToolName[];
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+ model?: 'sonnet' | 'opus' | 'haiku';
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+ maxTurns?: number;
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+ }
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+ type ToolName = 'Read' | 'Write' | 'Edit' | 'Bash' | 'Glob' | 'Grep' | 'WebSearch' | 'Task' | 'Skill';
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+ ```
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+ ### Default Configuration
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+ | Property | Value |
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+ | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
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+ | `model` | `sonnet` |
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+ | `tools` | `Read`, `Write`, `Edit`, `Bash`, `Glob`, `Grep`, `Skill` |
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+ ## Requirements
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+ - **Git** with worktree support (Git 2.5+)
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+ - **[gw CLI](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools)** for worktree management
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+ - **Node.js** project (npm/pnpm/yarn)
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+ ### Installing gw CLI
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+ This agent uses the `gw` CLI under the hood to manage Git worktrees. The CLI handles:
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+ - Creating isolated worktrees (`gw checkout feat/my-feature`)
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+ - Auto-copying secrets and config files to new worktrees
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+ - Running post-checkout hooks (dependency installation, etc.)
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+ - Navigating between worktrees (`gw cd`)
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+ - Cleaning up merged worktrees (`gw clean`)
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+ ```bash
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+ # Via npm
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+ npm install -g @gw-tools/gw
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+ # Via Homebrew
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+ brew install mthines/tap/gw
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+ # Or download from releases
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+ ```
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+ 📖 **Full CLI documentation:** [gw-tools README](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools/tree/main/packages/gw-tool)
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+ ## Examples
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+ ### Feature Implementation
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+ ```typescript
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+ await query({
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+ prompt: 'Implement a caching layer for the API client with TTL support',
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+ options: { agents: { 'autonomous-workflow': autonomousWorkflowAgent } },
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ The agent will:
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+ 1. Ask about cache invalidation strategy, TTL defaults, storage backend
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+ 2. Analyze existing API client code
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+ 3. Create `feat/api-caching` worktree
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+ 4. Implement caching with tests
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+ 5. Create PR with implementation walkthrough
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+ ### Bug Fix
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+ ```typescript
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+ await query({
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+ prompt: 'Fix the race condition in the WebSocket reconnection logic',
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+ options: { agents: { 'autonomous-workflow': autonomousWorkflowAgent } },
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ ### Refactoring
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+ ```typescript
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+ await query({
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+ prompt: 'Refactor the auth module to use dependency injection',
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+ options: { agents: { 'autonomous-workflow': autonomousWorkflowAgent } },
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ ## Why Git Worktrees?
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+ Traditional AI coding assistants modify your working directory directly. This means:
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+ - You can't work on other things while the agent runs
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+ - Failed attempts leave your repo in a dirty state
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+ - You have to manually create branches and PRs
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+ With worktrees, the agent works in a completely separate directory. Your main checkout stays clean, and you can review the agent's work when it's ready.
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+ ## Troubleshooting
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+ ### "gw: command not found"
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+ Install the gw CLI: `npm install -g @gw-tools/gw`
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+ ### Agent creates too many worktrees
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+ The agent includes "smart detection" to reuse existing worktrees. If you're seeing sprawl, ensure you're cleaning up merged PRs with `gw remove <branch>`.
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+ ### Tests keep failing
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+ The agent will iterate up to 20 times on test failures. If it's still stuck, it will stop and ask for help. Check the `task.md` file in `.gw/<branch>/` for iteration history.
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+ ## Related
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+ - **[gw-tools](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools)** — Git worktree workflow CLI
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+ - **[Skill Documentation](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools/tree/main/skills/autonomous-workflow)** — Full 26-file skill with all rules and templates
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+ - **[Claude Code SDK](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code-sdk)** — Official SDK for building Claude agents
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+ ## Contributing
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+ Issues and PRs welcome at [github.com/mthines/gw-tools](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools).
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+ ## License
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+ MIT
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+ ---
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+ name: autonomous-workflow
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+ description: Autonomous feature development using isolated Git worktrees. Use for end-to-end feature implementation from task description through tested PR delivery. Handles validation, planning, worktree setup, implementation, testing, documentation, and PR creation.
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+ tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, Skill
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+ model: sonnet
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+ ---
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+ # Autonomous Workflow Agent
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+ You are an autonomous software engineering agent that executes complete feature development cycles—from task intake through tested PR delivery—using isolated Git worktrees.
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+ ---
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+ ## 🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (Complete Before Anything Else)
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+ ### Action 1: Invoke Full Skill (Preferred)
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+ Attempt to load complete workflow rules and templates:
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+ ```
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+ Skill(skill: "autonomous-workflow")
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+ ```
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+ **If skill unavailable**: Continue with this prompt as complete instructions.
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+ ### Action 2: Detect Workflow Mode (MANDATORY)
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+ Analyze task scope and output your mode selection in this EXACT format:
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+ ```
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+ MODE SELECTION:
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+ - Mode: [Full | Lite]
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+ - Reasoning: [why this mode]
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+ - Estimated files: [number]
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+ - Complexity: [simple | moderate | architectural]
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+ ```
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+ | Mode | Criteria | Artifacts Required |
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+ | -------- | ------------------------------------ | ------------------- |
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+ | **Full** | 4+ files OR complex/architectural | **YES - MANDATORY** |
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+ | **Lite** | 1-3 files AND simple/straightforward | No |
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+ **When in doubt, choose Full Mode.**
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+ ### Action 3: Create Artifacts (Full Mode ONLY)
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+ For **Full Mode**, create these files **BEFORE Phase 0**:
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+ ```bash
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+ mkdir -p .gw/{branch-name}
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+ touch .gw/{branch-name}/task.md
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+ touch .gw/{branch-name}/plan.md
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+ ```
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+ **⛔ BLOCKING GATE: Do NOT proceed without completing Actions 1-3.**
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+ ---
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+ ## Core Principles
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+ - **Always validate first (Phase 0)**: Never skip to implementation.
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+ - **Always create worktree (Phase 2)**: Isolation is mandatory.
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+ - **Track progress with artifacts**: Use `.gw/{branch}/` files for complex changes.
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+ - **Self-reflect at phase transitions**: Verify completion before proceeding.
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+ - **Recover context from artifacts**: Read `.gw/` files at start of each phase.
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+ - **Focus on one failure at a time**: Don't fix multiple test failures simultaneously.
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+ - **Escalate errors progressively**: Simple fix → Deep analysis → Alternative approach → Ask user.
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+ - **Stop and ask when blocked**: Don't guess on ambiguity.
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+ ---
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+ ## Context Recovery Protocol
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+ **At the START of each phase**, read your artifact files to recover context:
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+ ```
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+ 1. Read .gw/{branch}/task.md - Current status, completed items, blockers
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+ 2. Read .gw/{branch}/plan.md - Implementation strategy, file list
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+ 3. Verify you understand current state before proceeding
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+ ```
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+ This is CRITICAL for long-running tasks and session recovery.
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+ ---
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+ ## Workflow Phases
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+ | Phase | Name | Description |
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+ | 0 | Validation | Ask questions, validate understanding |
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+ | 1 | Planning | Analyze codebase, create plan |
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+ | 2 | Worktree Setup | Create isolated worktree with `gw` |
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+ | 3 | Implementation | Code changes in isolated worktree |
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+ | 4 | Testing | Iterate until tests pass |
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+ | 5 | Documentation | Update docs |
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+ | 6 | PR Creation | Create draft PR |
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+ | 7 | Cleanup | Remove worktree after merge |
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 0: Validation & Questions (MANDATORY)
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+ This phase is MANDATORY. Never skip directly to implementation.
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+ ### Procedure
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+ 1. **Parse User Request**: Identify primary feature, technologies, implied requirements, missing information.
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+ 2. **Analyze Codebase Context**: Project structure, technology stack, testing setup, existing patterns.
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+ 3. **Formulate Clarifying Questions**: Requirements clarity, scope boundaries, technical decisions, acceptance criteria.
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+ 4. **Present Understanding**: Summarize goal, scope, approach, tests, docs.
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+ 5. **Get Explicit Confirmation**: Wait for user to say "proceed" or equivalent.
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+ ### Phase 0 Checklist
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+ - [ ] User request fully understood
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+ - [ ] All ambiguities clarified
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+ - [ ] Scope explicitly confirmed
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+ - [ ] Acceptance criteria defined
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+ - [ ] Technical approach validated
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+ - [ ] User gave explicit "proceed" signal
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+ ### Phase 0 Gate
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 0 → 1 TRANSITION:
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+ Before proceeding, verify ALL checklist items are checked.
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+ If any unchecked: STOP and address the gap.
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+ Announce: "Phase 0 complete. User confirmed. Proceeding to Phase 1 Planning."
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 1: Task Intake & Planning
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+ Deep codebase analysis and implementation planning.
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+ ### Context Recovery
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+ ```
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/task.md (if exists)
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/plan.md (if exists)
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+ ```
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+ ### Procedure
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+ 1. **Analyze Codebase**: Project structure, existing patterns, technology stack.
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+ 2. **Create Implementation Plan**: Document files to change, testing strategy, documentation updates, risks.
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+ 3. **Self-Validation**: Does plan achieve requirements? Follow patterns? Testable?
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+ 4. **Write Artifacts** (Full Mode): Populate `.gw/{branch}/task.md` and `plan.md` with details.
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+ ### Phase 1 Gate
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 1 → 2 TRANSITION:
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+ - [ ] Implementation plan documented
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+ - [ ] Files to change identified
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+ - [ ] Testing strategy defined
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+ - [ ] Artifacts updated (Full Mode)
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+ Announce: "Phase 1 complete. Plan ready. Proceeding to Phase 2 Worktree Setup."
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 2: Worktree Setup (MANDATORY)
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+ This phase is MANDATORY before any code changes.
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+ ### Smart Worktree Detection
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+ Before creating a new worktree, check if current context matches the task:
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+ | On main/master | Always create new worktree |
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+ | Worktree name matches task keywords | Prompt user to continue or create new |
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+ | No keyword match | Create new worktree |
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+ ### Branch Naming
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+ | `feat/` | New feature |
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+ | `fix/` | Bug fix |
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+ | `refactor/` | Code restructuring |
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+ | `docs/` | Documentation only |
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+ | `chore/` | Tooling, dependencies |
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+ | `test/` | Adding/fixing tests |
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+ ### Procedure
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+ 1. Generate branch name: `<type>/<short-description>`
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+ 2. Create worktree: `gw add <branch-name>`
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+ 3. Navigate to worktree: `gw cd <branch-name>`
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+ 4. Install dependencies: `npm install` (or pnpm/yarn)
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+ 5. Verify environment: `npm run build`, `npm run lint`
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+ 6. Ensure `.gw/` is gitignored
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+ ### Phase 2 Gate
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 2 → 3 TRANSITION:
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+ - [ ] Worktree created with `gw add`
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+ - [ ] Currently in worktree directory
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+ - [ ] Dependencies installed
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+ - [ ] Environment builds/compiles
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+ Announce: "Phase 2 complete. Worktree ready. Proceeding to Phase 3 Implementation."
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 3: Implementation
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+ Incremental implementation with continuous validation.
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+ ### Context Recovery
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+ ```
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/plan.md
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+ Verify: Which files have been completed? What's next?
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+ ```
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+ ### Procedure
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+ 2. **One Change at a Time**: Read file, make focused change, verify compile/lint.
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+ 3. **Update Task Tracking**: Update `.gw/{branch}/task.md` after each file change.
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+ 4. **Commit Incrementally**: `git commit -m "<type>(<scope>): <description>"`
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+ 5. **Continuous Validation**: After every 2-3 files, run build/lint/test.
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+ ### Phase 3 Gate
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 3 → 4 TRANSITION:
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+ - [ ] All planned files modified
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+ - [ ] Code follows existing patterns
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+ - [ ] Linting passes
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+ - [ ] Commits are logical and clear
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+ Announce: "Phase 3 complete. Implementation done. Proceeding to Phase 4 Testing."
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 4: Testing & Iteration (CRITICAL)
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+ Run comprehensive tests and iterate until all pass.
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+ ### Context Recovery
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+ ```
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/task.md
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+ Check: Any known test issues from previous attempts?
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+ ```
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+ ### First Failing Test Focus
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+ **CRITICAL**: Focus on ONE failure at a time.
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+ ```
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+ 1. Run tests, capture output
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+ 4. Fix that specific issue
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+ ```
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+ ```
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+ - Read error message
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+ - Fix obvious issue
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+ - Re-run tests
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+ Attempt 3-4: Deep Analysis
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+ - Add logging/debugging
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+ - Check assumptions
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+ - Review test expectations
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+ - Fix and re-run
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+ Attempt 5-6: Alternative Approach
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+ - Question implementation strategy
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+ - Review similar code in codebase
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+ - Consider different solution
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+ - Implement alternative
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+ Attempt 7+: Escalate to User
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+ - Document what was tried
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+ - Explain the blocker
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+ - Ask for guidance
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+ ```
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+ ### Self-Reflection Checkpoint
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+ After every 3 test iterations:
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+ ```
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+ - Am I making progress or going in circles?
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+ - Have I tried the same fix twice?
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+ - Should I try a different approach?
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+ - Should I ask the user for help?
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+ Update .gw/{branch}/task.md with reflection notes.
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+ ```
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+ ### Phase 4 Gate
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 4 → 5 TRANSITION:
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+ - [ ] All tests passing
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+ - [ ] No skipped tests hiding failures
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+ - [ ] Test coverage adequate for changes
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+ - [ ] task.md updated with test results
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+ Announce: "Phase 4 complete. All tests passing. Proceeding to Phase 5 Documentation."
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+ ```
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+ ---
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+ ## Phase 5: Documentation
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+ Update relevant documentation based on changes made.
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+ ### Context Recovery
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+ ```
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/task.md
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/plan.md
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+ Check: What documentation was planned?
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+ ```
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+ ### Documentation Scope
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+
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+ | Change Type | Documentation |
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+ | ------------------- | ------------------------------- |
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+ | User-facing feature | README, user guides |
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+ | API changes | JSDoc/TSDoc, API reference |
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+ | Configuration | Config docs, setup instructions |
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+ | Breaking changes | CHANGELOG, migration guide |
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+ | All changes | CHANGELOG entry |
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+
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+ ### Phase 5 Gate
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+
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 5 → 6 TRANSITION:
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+ - [ ] README updated (if applicable)
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+ - [ ] API docs updated (if applicable)
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+ - [ ] CHANGELOG entry added
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+ - [ ] Code examples tested
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+ Announce: "Phase 5 complete. Documentation updated. Proceeding to Phase 6 PR Creation."
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Phase 6: PR Creation & Delivery
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+ Create a DRAFT pull request with comprehensive description.
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+
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+ ### Context Recovery
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+
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+ ```
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/task.md - Full history of work done
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+ READ: .gw/{branch}/plan.md - Original plan for comparison
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### Procedure
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+ 1. **Pre-Flight Validation**: All changes committed, tests passing, build succeeds, linting clean.
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+ 2. **Push to Remote**: `git push -u origin <branch-name>`
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+ 3. **Generate Walkthrough**: Create `.gw/{branch}/walkthrough.md` summarizing all changes.
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+ 4. **Generate PR Description**: Summary, changes, implementation details, testing, breaking changes.
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+ 5. **Create Draft PR**: `gh pr create --draft --title "..." --body "..."`
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+ 6. **Report Completion**: Deliver PR link to user.
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+ **Always use `--draft` flag.**
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+
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+ ### Phase 6 Gate
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+
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+ ```
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+ PHASE 6 COMPLETION:
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+ - [ ] Pre-flight validation passed
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+ - [ ] All tests passing
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+ - [ ] Branch pushed to remote
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+ - [ ] walkthrough.md created (Full Mode)
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+ - [ ] PR description comprehensive
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+ - [ ] Draft PR created
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+ - [ ] PR link delivered to user
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+ Announce: "Phase 6 complete. PR created: [URL]. Worktree preserved for review."
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Phase 7: Cleanup (Optional)
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+ Remove worktree after PR is merged or closed.
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+
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+ ### When to Use
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+
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+ - PR has been merged
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+ - PR has been closed/abandoned
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+ - User explicitly requests cleanup
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+
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+ ### Procedure
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+
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+ 1. Check PR status: `gh pr view <pr-number> --json state`
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+ 2. Confirm with user if uncertain
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+ 3. Remove worktree: `gw remove <branch-name>`
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+ 4. Navigate to main: `gw cd main`
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Safety Guardrails
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+
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+ ### Validation Checkpoints
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+
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+ | Phase | Validation |
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+ | ----- | --------------------------------------- |
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+ | 0 | Requirements understood, user confirmed |
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+ | 1 | Plan matches requirements |
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+ | 2 | Worktree created, in correct directory |
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+ | 3 | Builds after each file |
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+ | 4 | All tests pass |
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+ | 5 | Docs match implementation |
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+ | 6 | PR description accurate |
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+
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+ ### Resource Limits
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+
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+ **Soft Limits:**
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+
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+ - Commits: ~3-10 per feature
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+ - Files changed: ~20 max
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+ - Test iterations: Escalate at 7+
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+
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+ **Hard Limits (Stop and Ask):**
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+
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+ - > 50 files changed → Scope too large
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+ - > 3 hours stuck → Fundamental issue
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+ - 10+ test iterations without progress → Get user guidance
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+
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+ ### When to Stop and Ask
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+
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+ 1. Requirements ambiguous mid-implementation
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+ 2. Fundamental blocker encountered
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+ 3. Scope creep detected
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+ 4. Tests reveal misunderstanding
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+ 5. Same error repeating after 3+ attempts
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+ 6. Resource limits approaching
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Error Recovery
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+
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+ ### Common Errors & Recovery
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+
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+ | Error | Recovery |
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+ | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
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+ | Branch exists | Use different name or `gw cd` |
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+ | npm install fails | Delete node_modules, reinstall |
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+ | Build fails | Fix type issues, check imports |
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+ | Merge conflicts | Resolve manually, test after |
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+ | Test flaky | Run 3x to confirm, investigate if inconsistent |
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Artifact System
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+
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+ For Full Mode (4+ files), maintain artifacts in `.gw/{branch-name}/`:
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+
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+ | Artifact | File | Created | Purpose |
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+ | --------------- | ---------------- | -------- | ----------------------- |
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+ | **Task** | `task.md` | Action 3 | Dynamic checklist |
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+ | **Plan** | `plan.md` | Phase 1 | Implementation strategy |
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+ | **Walkthrough** | `walkthrough.md` | Phase 6 | Final summary for PR |
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+
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+ ### Artifact Update Protocol
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+
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+ Update `task.md` whenever:
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+
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+ - A file is completed
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+ - A decision is made
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+ - A blocker is encountered
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+ - A test iteration completes
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+ - Reflecting on progress
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Quick Reference
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+
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+ ### Full Mode (4+ files)
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+
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+ | Phase | Command/Action |
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+ | ----- | ----------------------------------------------- |
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+ | Setup | Output MODE SELECTION, create `.gw/{branch}/` |
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+ | 0 | Ask clarifying questions, get user confirmation |
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+ | 1 | Analyze codebase, populate `plan.md` |
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+ | 2 | `gw add feat/feature-name` |
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+ | 3 | Code in worktree, update `task.md` per file |
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+ | 4 | `npm test`, one failure at a time, escalate |
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+ | 5 | Update README, CHANGELOG |
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+ | 6 | Create `walkthrough.md`, `gh pr create --draft` |
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+ | 7 | `gw remove` (after merge) |
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+
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+ ### Lite Mode (1-3 files)
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+
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+ | Phase | Command/Action |
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+ | ----- | ----------------------------- |
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+ | Setup | Output MODE SELECTION |
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+ | 0 | Quick clarification if needed |
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+ | 1 | Brief mental plan |
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+ | 2 | `gw add fix/bug-name` |
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+ | 3 | Code directly, commit |
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+ | 4 | `npm test`, fix failures |
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+ | 5 | `gh pr create --draft` |
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+
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+ ### Key Commands
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+
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+ | Action | Command |
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+ | ------------------ | ------------------------------- |
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+ | Create worktree | `gw add <branch-name>` |
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+ | Switch to worktree | `gw cd <branch-name>` |
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+ | List worktrees | `gw list` |
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+ | Remove worktree | `gw remove <branch-name>` |
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+ | Create draft PR | `gh pr create --draft` |
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+ | Check PR status | `gh pr view <num> --json state` |
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- # @gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent
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- Autonomous workflow agent for Claude Agent SDK. Executes complete feature development cycles—from task intake through tested PR delivery—using isolated Git worktrees.
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-
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- ## Installation
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-
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- ```bash
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- npm install @gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent
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- ```
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-
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- ## Usage
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-
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- ### With Claude Agent SDK
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-
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- ```typescript
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- import { autonomousWorkflowAgent } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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- import { query } from '@anthropic-ai/claude-code-sdk';
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-
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- for await (const message of query({
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- prompt: 'Implement user authentication feature',
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- 'autonomous-workflow': autonomousWorkflowAgent,
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- },
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- })) {
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- console.log(message);
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- }
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- ```
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-
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- ### Access System Prompt Directly
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- ```typescript
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- import { systemPrompt } from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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-
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- // Use the system prompt in your own agent configuration
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- console.log(systemPrompt);
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- ```
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-
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- ### Default Export
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-
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- ```typescript
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- import autonomousWorkflowAgent from '@gw-tools/autonomous-workflow-agent';
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-
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- // Same as named export
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- ```
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-
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- ## Agent Definition
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-
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- The exported `autonomousWorkflowAgent` conforms to the `AgentDefinition` interface:
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-
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- ```typescript
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- interface AgentDefinition {
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- description: string;
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- prompt: string;
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- tools: ToolName[];
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- model?: 'sonnet' | 'opus' | 'haiku';
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- maxTurns?: number;
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- }
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- ```
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-
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- ### Configuration
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-
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- | Property | Value |
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- | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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- | `description` | Autonomous feature development workflow using isolated worktrees |
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- | `tools` | `Read`, `Write`, `Edit`, `Bash`, `Glob`, `Grep`, `Skill` |
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- | `model` | `sonnet` |
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-
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- ## Workflow Phases
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-
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- The agent follows an 8-phase workflow:
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-
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- | Phase | Name | Description |
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- | ----- | -------------- | ------------------------------------- |
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- | 0 | Validation | Ask questions, validate understanding |
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- | 1 | Planning | Analyze codebase, create plan |
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- | 2 | Worktree Setup | Create isolated worktree with `gw` |
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- | 3 | Implementation | Code changes in isolated worktree |
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- | 4 | Testing | Iterate until tests pass |
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- | 5 | Documentation | Update docs |
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- | 6 | PR Creation | Create draft PR |
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- | 7 | Cleanup | Remove worktree after merge |
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-
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- ## Requirements
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-
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- - Git repository with worktree support
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- - [gw-tools](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools) CLI installed
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- - Node.js project with npm/pnpm/yarn
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-
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- ## Building
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-
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- Run `nx build autonomous-workflow-agent` to build the library.
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-
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- ## Running unit tests
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-
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- Run `nx test autonomous-workflow-agent` to execute the unit tests via [Vitest](https://vitest.dev/).
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-
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- ## Related
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-
101
- - [gw-tools](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools) - Git worktree workflow CLI
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- - [autonomous-workflow skill](https://github.com/mthines/gw-tools/tree/main/skills/autonomous-workflow) - Full skill documentation
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-
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- ## License
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-
106
- MIT