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-# Knowhow Language Plugin Guide
-
-## 1) What the language plugin does
-
-The **Language Plugin** lets you define custom “hotwords” (called **terms**) in `.knowhow/language.json`. When you use one of those terms in a chat (or when specific file events happen), Knowhow automatically:
-
-1. **Finds matching terms** inside your input (via glob/wildcard + substring matching).
-2. **Resolves the configured sources** for each matching term (files, raw text, GitHub content, URLs, etc.).
-3. **Injects the resolved context** into the workflow by emitting an internal agent message (`agent:msg`) containing the expanded sources.
-
-In short: **typing words like “frontend”, “API”, “prod” can automatically pull in the right docs, specs, PR details, or environment notes—without you manually copying/pasting them.**
-
----
-
-## 2) Configuration file: `.knowhow/language.json`
-
-Knowhow reads **only** the local file:
-
-- **Local:** `.knowhow/language.json`
-
-If the file does not exist, the plugin behaves as if there are **no language terms**.
-
-### Structure (high level)
-
-Your file is a JSON object where each **key** is a term (or multiple patterns in one key), and each value defines:
-
-- `events` (optional): triggers for file events / agent events
-- `sources`: what to load when the term matches
-
-```jsonc
-{
-  "term-or-patterns": {
-    "events": ["file:open", "file:save", "agent:message", "..."],
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file",   "data": ["path-or-glob", "..."] },
-      { "kind": "text",   "data": "some inline text" },
-      { "kind": "github", "data": ["pr:123", "issue:456", "..."] },
-      { "kind": "url",    "data": ["https://example.com/docs", "..."] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Term key format (important)
-A single JSON key can contain **multiple comma-separated patterns**. Those patterns are treated as alternatives that map to the same `sources`.
-
-Example key with alternatives:
-
-```json
-{
-  "frontend,fe,ui": {
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/docs/frontend-architecture.md"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## 3) Term matching (glob/wildcard + comma-separated keys)
-
-### 3.1 User prompt matching (generic events)
-When the plugin checks a message, it:
-
-- iterates over all term keys
-- splits each key by commas: `term.split(",")`
-- trims each pattern
-- checks for match using:
-  - **glob/wildcard** matching when the pattern contains `*`
-  - otherwise **case-insensitive substring** match
-
-**Rule from the code:**
-- If pattern contains `*`: uses `minimatch(userPrompt, pattern)`
-- Else: `userPrompt.toLowerCase().includes(pattern.toLowerCase())`
-
-✅ Examples:
-- `"API"` matches when user prompt contains `"api"` anywhere.
-- `"api*"` matches when user prompt matches the glob.
-- `"prod,production"` matches either `prod` or `production`.
-
-### 3.2 File operation matching (file events)
-For `file:*` events, the plugin finds matching terms based on:
-
-- **file path** pattern matching (glob via `minimatch(filePath, pattern)`)
-- OR **file content** containing the pattern as a substring (case-insensitive)
-
-So file triggers can be far more contextual, e.g.:
-- Opening `apps/web/src/routes/login.tsx` can match terms like `apps/web/*` or keywords found in the file.
-
----
-
-## 4) Supported source kinds
-
-The Language Plugin loads **sources** for every matching term.
-
-### 4.1 `file` — load file contents
-- **Purpose:** read local file content and include it in the context.
-- **Supports glob patterns** (configure `data` as globs like `specs/**/*.md`).
-- Internally, it reads each resolved path as UTF-8 and includes `{ filePath, content }` for file expansions.
-
-Example:
-```json
-{
-  "API": {
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/docs/api/**/*.md"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-> Tip: Prefer smaller “topic” files (or glob only within a narrow folder) to keep prompts readable.
-
----
-
-### 4.2 `text` — inline raw text
-- **Purpose:** embed static text directly in the configuration.
-- No file IO or fetching.
-
-Example:
-```json
-{
-  "triage": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "text",
-        "data": "Triage checklist:\n1) Identify user impact\n2) Repro steps\n3) Logs/metrics\n4) Proposed fix area\n5) Risk assessment"
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-### 4.3 `github` — load GitHub PR/issue/file content
-- **Purpose:** fetch and include GitHub content.
-- **Implemented via the `github` plugin.**
-- The Language Plugin does not parse GitHub URLs itself; it **hands off the `data`** to the enabled plugin matching the `kind`.
-
-So `kind: "github"` means: *“call the `github` plugin with these selectors/identifiers.”*
-
-Example:
-```json
-{
-  "my PR": {
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "github", "data": ["pr:current", "repo:my-org/my-repo"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-> Use the selector format your `github` plugin expects (commonly things like `pr:<number>`, `issue:<number>`, repo selectors, or URL strings).
-
----
-
-### 4.4 `url` — fetch web content
-- **Purpose:** fetch a URL and include its contents.
-- **Implemented via the `url` plugin.**
-- Like `github`, the Language Plugin delegates to the enabled plugin where `kind === plugin key`.
-
-Example:
-```json
-{
-  "security model": {
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "url", "data": ["https://example.com/security/model"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-### How other `kind` values work
-The Language Plugin treats any `kind` that matches an **enabled plugin key** as a delegated call. In other words, besides `file` and `text`, your `kind` values typically should correspond to the plugin names you enabled in `.knowhow/knowhow.json` (the default enables `github` and `url`).
-
----
-
-## 5) Event-driven triggers (`events` field)
-
-The Language Plugin can trigger context expansions not just from chat text, but also from **events**.
-
-### 5.1 What `events` does
-In the Language Plugin constructor, it:
-
-1. loads `.knowhow/language.json`
-2. collects all unique event names from all terms’ `events`
-3. registers handlers:
-   - events starting with `"file"` → special file handler
-   - everything else → generic handler
-
-### 5.2 Common patterns
-Even though event names are configured by your environment, the code clearly distinguishes:
-
-- **File events:** anything like `file:*`
-  - matching uses file path + file content
-  - good for “while I edit this area, always bring these docs”
-
-- **Non-file events:** anything else (e.g. agent messages)
-  - matching uses the event payload serialized as JSON (`JSON.stringify(eventData)`)
-
-### Example: trigger when saving frontend files
-```json
-{
-  "frontend": {
-    "events": ["file:save", "file:open"],
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/docs/frontend-architecture.md"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-When you open/save frontend files, the term can auto-inject the architecture doc.
-
----
-
-## 6) Practical examples (full config snippets)
-
-Below are real-world, copy/paste-ready examples. You can combine multiple terms in the same `language.json`.
-
----
-
-### Example A — Load frontend/backend architecture docs for “frontend” / “backend”
-
-```json
-{
-  "frontend": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": [".knowhow/docs/architecture/frontend-architecture.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  },
-  "backend": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": [".knowhow/docs/architecture/backend-architecture.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Workflow:**
-- Say **“frontend”** → the frontend architecture doc is injected
-- Say **“backend”** → the backend architecture doc is injected
-
----
-
-### Example B — Load your current PR when you say “my PR”
-
-```json
-{
-  "my PR": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "github",
-        "data": ["pr:current"]
-      },
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": [".knowhow/docs/pr-review-checklist.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Workflow:**
-- You ask: “Can you review my PR for risk and edge cases?”
-- The plugin injects:
-  - your PR content (via `github` plugin)
-  - a review checklist (via `file` kind)
-
-> If `pr:current` isn’t supported in your setup, replace it with whatever your `github` plugin accepts (e.g. `pr:123`, or `https://github.com/org/repo/pull/123`).
-
----
-
-### Example C — Load a spec file when you mention a feature name
-
-Assume you keep specs under:
-- `specs/features/<feature-name>/spec.md`
-
-Use globs so the term can map to the right file(s):
-
-```json
-{
-  "payments, payment-processing": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": ["specs/features/payments/spec.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  },
-  "search": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": ["specs/features/search/**/*.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Workflow:**
-- “Explain the payments flow” → loads payments spec(s)
-- “What’s the intended behavior for search?” → loads search spec(s)
-
----
-
-### Example D — Load API docs when you say “API” (and optionally “endpoints”, “REST”, etc.)
-
-```json
-{
-  "API, api, rest*, endpoints*": {
-    "sources": [
-      {
-        "kind": "file",
-        "data": [".knowhow/docs/api/**/*.md"]
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Matching behavior examples:**
-- Saying “API” or “api” triggers via substring match.
-- Saying “endpoints v2” can trigger via patterns like `endpoints*`.
-
----
-
-### Example E — Load environment info when you say “prod” or “staging”
-
-Keep environment runbooks locally:
-
-```json
-{
-  "prod, production": {
-    "events": ["file:open", "file:save"],
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/env/prod-runbook.md"] },
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/env/prod-env-variables.md"] }
-    ]
-  },
-  "staging, stage": {
-    "sources": [
-      { "kind": "file", "data": [".knowhow/env/staging-runbook.md"] }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Workflow:**
-- Ask “Is this safe to roll out to prod?” → injects prod runbook + env vars.
-- Say “staging” while working on deployment-related files → brings staging context.
-
----
-
-## 7) Dynamic language terms (runtime)
-
-The guide mentions an `addLanguageTerm` tool. While it’s not shown in the provided plugin source, the intended workflow is:
-
-- Add new terms **at runtime** (e.g. term = feature name, term = ticket title, term = customer name)
-- Knowhow persists them into your local language config (commonly `.knowhow/language.json`)
-- Subsequent messages immediately benefit from the new hotword mappings
-
-**Common use cases:**
-- Add “ACME widget” → map it to the widget spec file URL/path.
-- Add “Jira ABC-123” → map it to an issue link or local sprint notes.
-- Add “Release 2026-05” → map it to a release checklist.
-
-Example conceptual usage (tool name/arguments may vary in your installation):
-- Call `addLanguageTerm(term="my-customer", sources=[...])`
-- Then say “my-customer” in chat to trigger expansions.
-
-> If you tell me the exact `addLanguageTerm` tool signature available in your Knowhow version, I can provide a precise snippet.
-
----
-
-## 8) Global vs local language config
-
-### What Knowhow loads for language terms
-From the code:
-- `getLanguageConfig()` reads **only**: `.knowhow/language.json`
-
-So in practice:
-
-- **Local language terms** in `.knowhow/language.json` are what the Language Plugin uses.
-- The **global template** `~/.knowhow/language.json` may be created during `knowhow init`, but it is not directly read by the Language Plugin in the shown implementation.
-
-### Recommended workflow
-- Use `knowhow init` to generate the local `.knowhow/language.json`
-- Edit **local** terms per project
-- Keep environment-specific terms (prod/staging, feature specs, architecture docs) in that local file
-
----
-
-## Summary: why teams love this
-
-With a well-tuned `.knowhow/language.json`, developers can:
-
-- Reduce “where is the doc?” interruptions
-- Guarantee consistent architecture context (frontend/backend)
-- Speed up PR review by pulling PR content + checklists automatically
-- Tie feature names/ticket identifiers to specs
-- Make environment questions (prod/staging) immediately grounded in runbooks
-- Trigger expansions automatically while editing relevant files via `events`
-
-If you share your current `language.json` (or your repo’s docs layout), I can propose an optimized set of terms and globs tailored to your workflow.