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package/.plcode/context/openagents-repo/guides/subagent-invocation.md

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+# Guide: Subagent Invocation
+
+**Purpose**: How to correctly invoke subagents using the task tool  
+**Priority**: HIGH - Critical for agent delegation
+
+---
+
+## The Problem
+
+**Issue**: Agents trying to invoke subagents with incorrect `subagent_type` format
+
+**Error**:
+
+```
+Unknown agent type: ContextScout is not a valid agent type
+```
+
+**Root Cause**: The `subagent_type` parameter in the task tool must match the registered agent type in the PLCode CLI, not the file path.
+
+---
+
+## Correct Subagent Invocation
+
+### Available Subagent Types
+
+Based on the PLCode CLI registration, use these exact strings for `subagent_type`:
+
+**Core Subagents**:
+
+- `"Task Manager"` - Task breakdown and planning
+- `"Documentation"` - Documentation generation
+- `"ContextScout"` - Context file discovery
+
+**Code Subagents**:
+
+- `"Coder Agent"` - Code implementation
+- `"Tester"` - Test authoring
+- `"Reviewer"` - Code review
+- `"Build Agent"` - Build validation
+- `"Codebase Pattern Analyst"` - Pattern analysis
+
+**System Builder Subagents**:
+
+- `"Domain Analyzer"` - Domain analysis
+- `"Agent Generator"` - Agent generation
+- `"Context Organizer"` - Context organization
+- `"Workflow Designer"` - Workflow design
+- `"Command Creator"` - Command creation
+
+**Utility Subagents**:
+
+- `"Image Specialist"` - Image generation/editing
+
+---
+
+## Invocation Syntax
+
+### ✅ Correct Format
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  (subagent_type = "Task Manager"),
+  (description = "Break down feature into subtasks"),
+  (prompt = "Detailed instructions..."),
+)
+```
+
+### ❌ Incorrect Formats
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ Using file path
+task(
+  subagent_type="TaskManager",
+  ...
+)
+
+// ❌ Using kebab-case ID
+task(
+  subagent_type="task-manager",
+  ...
+)
+
+// ❌ Using registry path
+task(
+  subagent_type=".plcode/agent/TaskManager.md",
+  ...
+)
+```
+
+---
+
+## How to Find the Correct Type
+
+### Method 1: Check Registry
+
+```bash
+# List all subagent names
+cat registry.json | jq -r '.components.subagents[] | "\(.name)"'
+```
+
+**Output**:
+
+```
+Task Manager
+Image Specialist
+Reviewer
+Tester
+Documentation Writer
+Coder Agent
+Build Agent
+Codebase Pattern Analyst
+Domain Analyzer
+Agent Generator
+Context Organizer
+Workflow Designer
+Command Creator
+ContextScout
+```
+
+### Method 2: Check PLCode CLI
+
+```bash
+# List available agents (if CLI supports it)
+plcode list agents
+```
+
+### Method 3: Check Agent Frontmatter
+
+Look at the `name` field in the subagent's frontmatter:
+
+```yaml
+---
+id: task-manager
+name: Task Manager # ← Use this for subagent_type
+type: subagent
+---
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Subagent Invocations
+
+### Task Manager
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  subagent_type="Task Manager",
+  description="Break down complex feature",
+  prompt="Break down the following feature into atomic subtasks:
+
+          Feature: {feature description}
+
+          Requirements:
+          - {requirement 1}
+          - {requirement 2}
+
+          Create subtask files in tasks/subtasks/{feature}/"
+)
+```
+
+### Documentation
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  subagent_type="Documentation",
+  description="Update documentation for feature",
+  prompt="Update documentation for {feature}:
+
+          What changed:
+          - {change 1}
+          - {change 2}
+
+          Files to update:
+          - {doc 1}
+          - {doc 2}"
+)
+```
+
+### Tester
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  subagent_type="Tester",
+  description="Write tests for feature",
+  prompt="Write comprehensive tests for {feature}:
+
+          Files to test:
+          - {file 1}
+          - {file 2}
+
+          Test coverage:
+          - Positive cases
+          - Negative cases
+          - Edge cases"
+)
+```
+
+### Reviewer
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  subagent_type="Reviewer",
+  description="Review implementation",
+  prompt="Review the following implementation:
+
+          Files:
+          - {file 1}
+          - {file 2}
+
+          Focus areas:
+          - Security
+          - Performance
+          - Code quality"
+)
+```
+
+### Coder Agent
+
+```javascript
+task(
+  subagent_type="Coder Agent",
+  description="Implement subtask",
+  prompt="Implement the following subtask:
+
+          Subtask: {subtask description}
+
+          Files to create/modify:
+          - {file 1}
+
+          Requirements:
+          - {requirement 1}
+          - {requirement 2}"
+)
+```
+
+---
+
+## ContextScout Special Case
+
+**Status**: ⚠️ May not be registered in PLCode CLI yet
+
+The `ContextScout` subagent exists in the repository but may not be registered in the PLCode CLI's available agent types.
+
+### Workaround
+
+Until ContextScout is properly registered, use direct file operations instead:
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ This may fail
+task(
+  (subagent_type = "ContextScout"),
+  (description = "Find context files"),
+  (prompt = "Search for context related to {topic}"),
+)
+
+// ✅ Use direct operations instead
+// 1. Use glob to find context files
+glob((pattern = "**/*.md"), (path = ".plcode/context"))
+
+// 2. Use grep to search content
+grep((pattern = "registry"), (path = ".plcode/context"))
+
+// 3. Read relevant files directly
+read((filePath = ".plcode/context/openagents-repo/core-concepts/registry.md"))
+```
+
+---
+
+## Fixing Existing Agents
+
+### Agents That Need Fixing
+
+1. **repo-manager.md** - Uses `ContextScout`
+2. **opencoder.md** - Check if uses incorrect format
+3. **codebase-agent.md** - Check if uses incorrect format
+
+### Fix Process
+
+1. **Find incorrect invocations**:
+
+   ```bash
+   grep -r 'subagent_type="subagents/' .plcode/agent --include="*.md"
+   ```
+
+2. **Replace with correct format**:
+
+   ```bash
+   # Example: Fix task-manager invocation
+   # Old: subagent_type="TaskManager"
+   # New: subagent_type="Task Manager"
+   ```
+
+3. **Test the fix**:
+   ```bash
+   # Run agent with test prompt
+   # Verify subagent delegation works
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## Validation
+
+### Check Subagent Type Before Using
+
+```javascript
+// Pseudo-code for validation
+available_types = [
+  "Task Manager",
+  "Documentation",
+  "Tester",
+  "Reviewer",
+  "Coder Agent",
+  "Build Agent",
+  "Codebase Pattern Analyst",
+  "Image Specialist",
+  "Domain Analyzer",
+  "Agent Generator",
+  "Context Organizer",
+  "Workflow Designer",
+  "Command Creator"
+]
+
+if subagent_type not in available_types:
+  error("Invalid subagent type: {subagent_type}")
+```
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+✅ **Use exact names** - Match registry `name` field exactly  
+✅ **Check registry first** - Verify subagent exists before using  
+✅ **Test invocations** - Test delegation before committing  
+✅ **Document dependencies** - List required subagents in agent frontmatter
+
+❌ **Don't use paths** - Never use file paths as subagent_type  
+❌ **Don't use IDs** - Don't use kebab-case IDs  
+❌ **Don't assume** - Always verify subagent is registered
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Error: "Unknown agent type"
+
+**Cause**: Subagent type not registered in CLI or incorrect format
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+1. Check registry for correct name
+2. Verify subagent exists in `.plcode/agent/subagents/`
+3. Use exact name from registry `name` field
+4. If subagent not registered, use direct operations instead
+
+### Error: "Subagent not found"
+
+**Cause**: Subagent file doesn't exist
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+1. Check file exists at expected path
+2. Verify registry entry is correct
+3. Run `./scripts/registry/validate-registry.sh`
+
+### Delegation Fails Silently
+
+**Cause**: Subagent invoked but doesn't execute
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+1. Check subagent has required tools enabled
+2. Verify subagent permissions allow operation
+3. Check subagent prompt is clear and actionable
+
+---
+
+## Related Files
+
+- **Registry**: `registry.json` - Component catalog
+- **Subagents**: `.plcode/agent/subagents/` - Subagent definitions
+- **Validation**: `scripts/registry/validate-registry.sh`
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-12-29  
+**Version**: 0.5.1

package/.plcode/context/openagents-repo/guides/testing-agent.md

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+# Guide: Testing an Agent
+
+**Prerequisites**: Load `core-concepts/evals.md` first  
+**Purpose**: Step-by-step workflow for testing agents
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Run smoke test
+cd evals/framework
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={category}/{agent} --pattern="smoke-test.yaml"
+
+# Run all tests for agent
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={category}/{agent}
+
+# Run with debug
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={category}/{agent} --debug
+```
+
+---
+
+## Test Types
+
+### 1. Smoke Test
+
+**Purpose**: Basic functionality check
+
+```yaml
+name: Smoke Test
+description: Verify agent responds correctly
+agent: {category}/{agent}
+model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Hello, can you help me?"
+expectations:
+  - type: no_violations
+```
+
+**Run**:
+
+```bash
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={agent} --pattern="smoke-test.yaml"
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2. Approval Gate Test
+
+**Purpose**: Verify agent requests approval
+
+```yaml
+name: Approval Gate Test
+description: Verify agent requests approval before execution
+agent: {category}/{agent}
+model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Create a new file called test.js"
+expectations:
+  - type: specific_evaluator
+    evaluator: approval_gate
+    should_pass: true
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. Context Loading Test
+
+**Purpose**: Verify agent loads required context
+
+```yaml
+name: Context Loading Test
+description: Verify agent loads required context
+agent: {category}/{agent}
+model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Write a new function"
+expectations:
+  - type: context_loaded
+    contexts: ["core/standards/code-quality.md"]
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4. Tool Usage Test
+
+**Purpose**: Verify agent uses correct tools
+
+```yaml
+name: Tool Usage Test
+description: Verify agent uses appropriate tools
+agent: {category}/{agent}
+model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Read the package.json file"
+expectations:
+  - type: tool_usage
+    tools: ["read"]
+    min_count: 1
+```
+
+---
+
+## Running Tests
+
+### Single Test
+
+```bash
+cd evals/framework
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={category}/{agent} --pattern="{test-name}.yaml"
+```
+
+### All Tests for Agent
+
+```bash
+cd evals/framework
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={category}/{agent}
+```
+
+### All Tests (All Agents)
+
+```bash
+cd evals/framework
+npm run eval:sdk
+```
+
+### With Debug Output
+
+```bash
+cd evals/framework
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={agent} --pattern="{test}" --debug
+```
+
+---
+
+## Interpreting Results
+
+### Pass Example
+
+```
+✓ Test: smoke-test.yaml
+  Status: PASS
+  Duration: 5.2s
+
+  Evaluators:
+    ✓ Approval Gate: PASS
+    ✓ Context Loading: PASS
+    ✓ Tool Usage: PASS
+    ✓ Stop on Failure: PASS
+    ✓ Execution Balance: PASS
+```
+
+### Fail Example
+
+```
+✗ Test: approval-gate.yaml
+  Status: FAIL
+  Duration: 4.8s
+
+  Evaluators:
+    ✗ Approval Gate: FAIL
+      Violation: Agent executed write tool without requesting approval
+      Location: Message #3, Tool call #1
+    ✓ Context Loading: PASS
+    ✓ Tool Usage: PASS
+```
+
+---
+
+## Debugging Failures
+
+### Step 1: Run with Debug
+
+```bash
+npm run eval:sdk -- --agent={agent} --pattern="{test}" --debug
+```
+
+### Step 2: Check Session
+
+```bash
+# Find recent session
+ls -lt .tmp/sessions/ | head -5
+
+# View session
+cat .tmp/sessions/{session-id}/session.json | jq
+```
+
+### Step 3: Analyze Events
+
+```bash
+# View event timeline
+cat .tmp/sessions/{session-id}/events.json | jq
+```
+
+### Step 4: Identify Issue
+
+Common issues:
+
+- **Approval Gate Violation**: Agent executed without approval
+- **Context Loading Violation**: Agent didn't load required context
+- **Tool Usage Violation**: Agent used wrong tool (bash instead of read)
+- **Stop on Failure Violation**: Agent auto-fixed instead of stopping
+
+### Step 5: Fix Agent
+
+Update agent prompt to address the issue, then re-test.
+
+---
+
+## Writing New Tests
+
+### Test Template
+
+```yaml
+name: Test Name
+description: What this test validates
+agent: {category}/{agent}
+model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "User message"
+  - role: assistant
+    content: "Expected response (optional)"
+expectations:
+  - type: no_violations
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+✅ **Clear name** - Descriptive test name  
+✅ **Good description** - Explain what's being tested  
+✅ **Realistic scenario** - Test real-world usage  
+✅ **Specific expectations** - Clear pass/fail criteria  
+✅ **Fast execution** - Keep under 10 seconds
+
+---
+
+## Common Test Patterns
+
+### Test Approval Workflow
+
+```yaml
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Create a new file"
+expectations:
+  - type: specific_evaluator
+    evaluator: approval_gate
+    should_pass: true
+```
+
+### Test Context Loading
+
+```yaml
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Write new code"
+expectations:
+  - type: context_loaded
+    contexts: ["core/standards/code-quality.md"]
+```
+
+### Test Tool Selection
+
+```yaml
+conversation:
+  - role: user
+    content: "Read the README file"
+expectations:
+  - type: tool_usage
+    tools: ["read"]
+    min_count: 1
+```
+
+---
+
+## Continuous Testing
+
+### Pre-Commit Hook
+
+```bash
+# Setup pre-commit hook
+./scripts/validation/setup-pre-commit-hook.sh
+```
+
+### CI/CD Integration
+
+Tests run automatically on:
+
+- Pull requests
+- Merges to main
+- Release tags
+
+---
+
+## Related Files
+
+- **Eval concepts**: `core-concepts/evals.md`
+- **Debugging guide**: `guides/debugging.md`
+- **Adding agents**: `guides/adding-agent.md`
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-12-10  
+**Version**: 0.5.0