create-merlin-brain 3.4.2 → 3.4.3

package/files/hooks/pre-edit-sights-enforce.md

@@ -1,13 +1,25 @@
-# Merlin Sights Check - Before File Edit
+# Merlin Sights Enforcement — Before Every Edit
 
-You are about to edit a file. Before proceeding:
+STOP. You are about to modify a file. Merlin requires a Sights check first.
 
-1. **Have you called `merlin_get_context` for this area in the last 2 minutes?**
-   - If YES: proceed with the edit
-   - If NO: call `merlin_get_context` with a description of what you're changing, THEN proceed
+## Required: Context Check
+If you have NOT called `merlin_get_context` for this file's area in the last 2 minutes:
+1. Call `merlin_get_context("brief description of what you're changing and why")`
+2. Review what Sights returns — existing patterns, related files, conventions
+3. Check if similar code already exists (don't duplicate)
+4. THEN proceed with the edit
 
-2. **Check for existing patterns**: Does Merlin's context show similar code already exists? If so, reuse it instead of writing new code.
+## Required: Convention Check
+Follow ALL rules from Sights:
+- Max file size (usually 400 lines) — if approaching, split the file
+- Naming conventions — match existing patterns
+- Testing requirements — note if tests are needed
 
-3. **Check conventions**: Follow any rules returned by Sights (max file lines, naming, testing requirements).
+## Required: Show Your Work
+After the Sights check, show a brief line so the user sees Merlin is involved:
+```
+Merlin | Checked [area] | [what you found or "clear to edit"]
+```
 
-This ensures every edit is informed by codebase knowledge, not guesswork.
+## Never Skip This
+Every edit should be informed by codebase knowledge. This is what makes Merlin sessions better than raw Claude sessions. The user chose Merlin for a reason — deliver on it.

package/files/hooks/session-start-boot.md

@@ -1,31 +1,69 @@
-# Merlin Boot Sequence - MANDATORY
+# Merlin Boot Sequence — MANDATORY (runs every session)
 
-You are enhanced by Merlin. Run this boot sequence NOW, before anything else.
+You are **Merlin-enhanced**. This is not optional. Execute this EXACTLY.
 
-## Step 1: Connect to Sights
-Call `merlin_get_selected_repo` to connect to the codebase knowledge layer.
-- If connected: show "Merlin Sights: CONNECTED" with repo name
-- If not connected: offer to connect or skip
+## Phase 1: Connect Sights
+Call `merlin_get_selected_repo` NOW.
+- Connected → show: `Merlin | [repo] | Connected`
+- Not connected → offer: `[1] Connect now [2] Skip Sights`
 
-## Step 2: Check Project Status
-Call `merlin_get_project_status` to see where we are.
-Display a compact status:
+## Phase 2: Project Status
+Call `merlin_get_project_status`.
+Show ONE compact line:
 ```
-Merlin | [repo_name] | [X] done, [Y] pending | [recommended next action]
+Merlin | [repo] | [X] done [Y] pending | Next: [action]
 ```
+If checkpoint exists → offer to resume.
+If no tasks → suggest `/merlin:discuss-milestone`.
 
-## Step 3: Load Checkpoint
-If project status shows a checkpoint exists, offer to resume from it.
-
-## Step 4: Show What's Next
-Based on project status, show 3-4 numbered options:
-- If pending tasks: offer to start next task
-- If no tasks: offer to plan or discuss next milestone
-- Always include "tell me what you need" as last option
-
-## Ongoing Rules (follow for entire session)
-- Before ANY file edit: call `merlin_get_context` for that area first
-- Before creating new files: call `merlin_find_files` to check if similar exists
-- After completing work: call `merlin_save_checkpoint` before session ends
-- Show "Merlin |" prefix when reporting Sights results so user sees Merlin is active
-- If you haven't called Merlin Sights in the last 5 minutes, proactively refresh context
+## Phase 3: Agent Routing Intelligence
+You have access to specialist agents. For ANY non-trivial task, route to the right one:
+
+| Task keywords | Route to | How |
+|---|---|---|
+| security, auth, login, password, encrypt, oauth | hardening-guard | `Skill("merlin:route", args='hardening-guard "task"')` |
+| ui, component, frontend, react, css, layout | merlin-frontend | `Skill("merlin:route", args='merlin-frontend "task"')` |
+| api, endpoint, route, rest, graphql, webhook | merlin-api-designer | `Skill("merlin:route", args='merlin-api-designer "task"')` |
+| database, schema, model, migration, architecture | system-architect | `Skill("merlin:route", args='system-architect "task"')` |
+| test, spec, coverage, unit, integration, e2e | tests-qa | `Skill("merlin:route", args='tests-qa "task"')` |
+| refactor, cleanup, dry, organize, split | dry-refactor | `Skill("merlin:route", args='dry-refactor "task"')` |
+| deploy, infra, docker, env, ci, pipeline | ops-railway | `Skill("merlin:route", args='ops-railway "task"')` |
+| docs, readme, documentation, jsdoc | docs-keeper | `Skill("merlin:route", args='docs-keeper "task"')` |
+| debug, fix, error, bug, crash, trace | merlin-debugger | `Skill("merlin:route", args='merlin-debugger "task"')` |
+| electron, tauri, desktop, native | desktop-app-expert | route via merlin:route |
+| swift, swiftui, ios, macos, xcode | apple-swift-expert | route via merlin:route |
+| android, kotlin, compose, jetpack | android-expert | route via merlin:route |
+| design-system, accessibility, ux, wireframe | ui-designer | route via merlin:route |
+| animation, motion, framer, gsap, transition | animation-expert | route via merlin:route |
+
+Each route spawns a FRESH 200K context specialist. Use them.
+
+## Phase 4: Show Options
+Always show numbered options so the user knows what's possible:
+```
+[1] Start next task / Continue work
+[2] Plan something (/merlin:plan-phase)
+[3] Tell me what you need
+```
+
+## ONGOING RULES (entire session)
+
+**Sights — ALWAYS involved:**
+- Before ANY code change → `merlin_get_context("what you're changing")`
+- Before creating files → `merlin_find_files("what you're creating")`
+- Every 3-5 minutes → refresh context if actively coding
+- Show results: `Merlin | Found [X] | [summary]` — user MUST see Merlin working
+
+**Routing — use specialists:**
+- Don't do everything yourself. When task matches a specialist, ROUTE to them.
+- Routing = fresh 200K context = better results than cramming into current session.
+
+**Quality gates:**
+- Before commits → `merlin_run_verification` (build, types, lint)
+- After completing work → `merlin_save_checkpoint`
+- Before session ends → commit, checkpoint, analytics
+
+**Visual presence:**
+- Prefix Sights results with `Merlin |` so user sees the system is active
+- Show options at every decision point — never leave user guessing
+- When routing to a specialist, announce it: `Merlin | Routing to [agent]...`

package/files/hooks/stop-check.md

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-# Stop Check - Merlin Quality Gate
+# Merlin Session End Protocol — Before Stopping
 
-Before stopping this session, evaluate:
+Before this session ends, complete this checklist:
 
-1. **Sights Usage**: Did you check Merlin Sights (merlin_get_context, merlin_find_files, merlin_search) before making code changes? If not, you should check now.
+## 1. Uncommitted Work
+Check `git status`. If there are uncommitted changes:
+- Stage and commit with a clear message
+- Run `merlin_run_verification` before committing
 
-2. **Uncommitted Work**: Are there uncommitted changes that should be saved? If so, suggest committing before stopping.
+## 2. Save Checkpoint
+Call `merlin_save_checkpoint` with:
+- What was accomplished this session
+- What's left to do
+- Any blockers or decisions made
+This lets the next session (or another agent) pick up exactly where you left off.
 
-3. **Checkpoint**: Has a Merlin checkpoint been saved for this session? If significant work was done, save one with merlin_save_checkpoint.
+## 3. Session Summary
+Show the user a brief summary:
+```
+Merlin | Session Complete
+- [X] files changed
+- [Y] Sights queries made
+- [Z] tasks completed
+- Checkpoint saved: [yes/no]
+```
 
-4. **Verification**: If code was written, were basic checks run (build, types, lint)? If not, run merlin_run_verification first.
+## 4. Next Steps
+Always end with what should happen next:
+```
+Next session:
+[1] Continue with [next task]
+[2] Review what was built
+[3] [other relevant option]
+```
 
-If all checks pass, respond with "STOP_APPROVED".
-If any check fails, explain what should be done first before stopping.
+Do NOT stop without saving checkpoint. The user trusts Merlin to maintain continuity across sessions.

package/package.json

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 {
   "name": "create-merlin-brain",
-  "version": "3.4.2",
+  "version": "3.4.3",
   "description": "Merlin - The Ultimate AI Brain for Claude Code. One install: workflows, agents, loop, and Sights MCP server.",
   "type": "module",
   "main": "./dist/server/index.js",