octocode-cli 1.3.1 → 1.5.1
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- package/README.md +193 -34
- package/out/chunks/chunk-7476PETK.js +309 -0
- package/out/chunks/chunk-CVNNNSMQ.js +26 -0
- package/out/chunks/chunk-OQBJTZWK.js +60 -0
- package/out/chunks/chunk-UCZCF3BQ.js +9 -0
- package/out/chunks/command-help-specs-JZXVSLZ5.js +8 -0
- package/out/chunks/commands-XBFPLHSQ.js +8 -0
- package/out/chunks/help-P7TCOYAJ.js +10 -0
- package/out/chunks/main-help-ULF5PAQY.js +10 -0
- package/out/chunks/prompts-5E6VKRX5.js +8 -0
- package/out/chunks/spinner-URV2OX6O.js +8 -0
- package/out/chunks/tool-command-M6VA7P2F.js +8 -0
- package/out/octocode-cli.js +1 -1
- package/package.json +5 -3
- package/skills/README.md +13 -1
- package/skills/agentic-flow-best-practices/SKILL.md +280 -0
- package/skills/agentic-flow-best-practices/references/agent-collaboration-patterns.md +75 -0
- package/skills/agentic-flow-best-practices/references/pr-review-agent-example.md +47 -0
- package/skills/agentic-flow-best-practices/references/resources.md +112 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/README.md +541 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/SKILL.md +197 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/agents/openai.yaml +7 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/CDP_AGENT_REFERENCE.md +401 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/CHROME_FLAGS.md +234 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS.md +108 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_AUTH.md +179 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_AUTOMATION.md +214 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_DEBUG.md +329 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_ENVIRONMENT.md +237 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_INSPECT.md +263 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/INTENTS_STORAGE_CONSENT.md +214 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/RECOVERY.md +39 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/SCRIPT_PATTERNS.md +43 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/SCRIPT_PATTERNS_ASYNC_WORKERS.md +345 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/SCRIPT_PATTERNS_BROWSER.md +403 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/SCRIPT_PATTERNS_OBSERVE.md +275 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/references/SCRIPT_PATTERNS_SPECIAL.md +18 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/cdp-runner.mjs +503 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/cdp-sandbox.mjs +123 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/cdp-template.mjs +81 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/octocode-chrome-devtools.vpn.example.json +8 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/open-browser.mjs +362 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/sourcemap-resolver.mjs +193 -0
- package/skills/octocode-chrome-devtools/scripts/undercover.mjs +226 -0
- package/skills/octocode-design/README.md +2 -2
- package/skills/octocode-documentation-writer/README.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/README.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/SKILL.md +4 -2
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/references/output-files.md +3 -3
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/scripts/run.js +136 -136
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/src/reporting/summary-md.test.ts +48 -0
- package/skills/octocode-engineer/src/reporting/summary-md.ts +43 -2
- package/skills/octocode-install/SKILL.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-pull-request-reviewer/README.md +5 -5
- package/skills/octocode-pull-request-reviewer/SKILL.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-research/AGENTS.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-research/README.md +2 -2
- package/skills/octocode-research/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md +1 -1
- package/skills/octocode-research/scripts/server.js +191 -246
- package/skills/octocode-research/src/routes/github.ts +4 -21
- package/skills/octocode-research/src/routes/local.ts +4 -21
- package/skills/octocode-research/src/utils/fileContentTransform.ts +44 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/SKILL.md +245 -229
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/agent-skills-guide.md +177 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/discovery-surfaces.md +162 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/fetch-and-create-locally.md +57 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/install-reference.md +130 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/references-template.md +27 -0
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/references/references.md +62 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/README.md +307 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/SKILL.md +410 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/01-brief.md +156 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/02-research.md +149 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/03-outline.md +172 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/04-design.md +301 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/05-implementation.md +213 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/06-review.md +258 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/animation.md +281 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/design-system.md +316 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/html-templates.md +673 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/image-generation.md +448 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/resources.md +840 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/slide-rules.md +541 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/references/wireframes.md +727 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/animation.js +182 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/base.css +353 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/base.html +655 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/generate_image.py +221 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/navbridge.js +79 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/presenter.js +316 -0
- package/skills/octocode-slides/scripts/slide.html +248 -0
- package/skills/octocode-stats/SKILL.md +73 -0
- package/skills/octocode-stats/assets/template.html +1332 -0
- package/skills/octocode-stats/scripts/build_dashboard.mjs +407 -0
- package/assets/example.png +0 -0
- package/out/chunks/chunk-QCY7Q7YW.js +0 -389
- package/out/chunks/command-help-specs-CQ3RBLP6.js +0 -8
- package/out/chunks/commands-OCTZP2TO.js +0 -51
- package/out/chunks/help-XPXP46ZT.js +0 -10
- package/out/chunks/main-help-35HX2UDQ.js +0 -10
- package/out/chunks/tool-command-HOSMVLNK.js +0 -8
- package/skills/octocode-search-skill/INSTALL_REFERENCE.md +0 -112
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name: octocode-chrome-devtools
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description: Use Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) for browser debugging, inspection, and automation when DevTools-grade evidence is needed: network, console, performance, DOM/CSS, screenshots/PDF, security, storage, auth-gated, live-page, and source-traced findings. Opens or attaches to Chrome, runs sandboxed CDP scripts, and keeps sessions reusable. Prefer lighter browser tools for simply opening a page.
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# Octocode Chrome DevTools
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Use this skill when a browser task needs CDP-level evidence or control: network/console/perf forensics, DOM/CSS inspection, screenshots/PDFs, storage/security audits, auth-gated checks, live-page inspection, or automation with prefixed output. Use lighter browser tools for simple page opens, title/text checks, or ordinary screenshots.
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| Page | Yes | Navigate, screenshot, PDF, dialogs, script injection | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Page/) |
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| Runtime | Yes (for events) | Execute JS, bindings, iframe contexts | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Runtime/) |
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| DOM | Yes (for events) | Query/mutate DOM nodes | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/DOM/) |
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| Input | No | Mouse, keyboard, touch | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Input/) |
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| Fetch | Yes | Intercept & mock requests | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Fetch/) |
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| Emulation | No | Viewport, UA, geo, timezone | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Emulation/) |
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| Security | Yes | Ignore SSL errors, security state | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Security/) |
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| Debugger | Yes | Breakpoints, step-through, call frame eval | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Debugger/) |
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| CSS | Yes | Inspect/edit stylesheets | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/CSS/) |
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| Storage | No | Clear storage per origin | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Storage/) |
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| Performance | Yes | Collect perf metrics | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Performance/) |
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| Log | Yes | Capture all console/browser output | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Log/) |
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| Animation | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Animation/) | Pause/inspect/replay CSS & Web Animations |
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| BackgroundService | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/BackgroundService/) | Monitor background fetch, sync, push |
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| CacheStorage | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/CacheStorage/) | Inspect/delete Cache API entries |
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| Cast | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Cast/) | Control Chromecast sessions |
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| CrashReportContext | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/CrashReportContext/) | Attach metadata to crash reports |
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| DeviceAccess | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/DeviceAccess/) | Respond to WebUSB/WebBluetooth device prompts |
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| DeviceOrientation | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/DeviceOrientation/) | Override `DeviceOrientationEvent` values |
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| DOMSnapshot | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/DOMSnapshot/) | Capture full DOM + layout snapshot in one call |
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| DOMStorage | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/DOMStorage/) | Read/write localStorage & sessionStorage |
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| EventBreakpoints | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/EventBreakpoints/) | Break on instrumentation events (e.g. `mousedown`) |
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| Extensions | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Extensions/) | Load/manage Chrome extensions |
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| FedCm | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/FedCm/) | Control Federated Credential Management dialogs |
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| FileSystem | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/FileSystem/) | Inspect Origin Private File System (OPFS) |
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| HeadlessExperimental | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/HeadlessExperimental/) | `beginFrame` control for headless rendering |
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| IndexedDB | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/IndexedDB/) | Read/clear IndexedDB databases |
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| Inspector | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Inspector/) | `detached` event when DevTools is opened |
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| IO | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/IO/) | Read stream handles returned by other domains (e.g. PDF) |
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| LayerTree | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/LayerTree/) | Compositing layer tree, paint profiles |
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| Media | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Media/) | Monitor `<video>`/`<audio>` player events |
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| Memory | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Memory/) | Simulate memory pressure, DOM counter stats |
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| Overlay | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Overlay/) | Highlight nodes, show layout grid overlays |
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| PerformanceTimeline | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/PerformanceTimeline/) | Stream PerformanceObserver-style timeline events |
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| Preload | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Preload/) | Monitor speculation rules / prerender status |
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| Profiler | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Profiler/) | CPU profiler (start/stop, coverage) |
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| PWA | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/PWA/) | Install/uninstall PWAs, change launch type |
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| Schema | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Schema/) | List all supported domains (`Schema.getDomains`) |
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| SmartCardEmulation | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/SmartCardEmulation/) | Simulate smart card readers |
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| SystemInfo | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/SystemInfo/) | GPU info, display info, process list |
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| Tethering | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Tethering/) | Port-forward between host and device (Android) |
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| Tracing | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/Tracing/) | Chrome trace events (performance timeline recording) |
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| WebAudio | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/WebAudio/) | Inspect Web Audio graph nodes/edges |
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| WebAuthn | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/WebAuthn/) | Virtual authenticator for passkey/FIDO testing |
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| WebMCP | [↗](https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/WebMCP/) | MCP server discovery in the browser |
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