qa-flowkit 0.4.0-alpha.0

package/.qa-ai/agents/jira-task-agent.md

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+# Issue Task Agent
+
+> Prepares issue tracker task descriptions for pending automation work.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated as Phase 10 of the QA workflow, when the feasibility report contains tests classified as "Pending automation" or "Blocked".
+
+## Inputs
+
+- `qa-ai-output/automation-feasibility-report.md` (tests pending or blocked).
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`tools.issueTracker`, `project.interfaceLanguage`).
+- `.qa-ai/agents/specialists/active.md` to load issue tracker specialist (Jira, etc.).
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Create local task drafts for each test that cannot be automated now.
+- Use the configured issue tracker format and conventions.
+- Include full traceability (RF ID, CA, feature file reference).
+- Map priority from the feasibility report.
+- Include clear acceptance criteria for the automation task itself.
+- Group related tasks when multiple scenarios share the same blocker.
+- Write drafts in the configured interface language.
+
+## Output
+
+Produce task drafts in `qa-ai-output/issue-drafts/`:
+
+```
+qa-ai-output/issue-drafts/
+├── RF-042-login-automation.md
+├── RF-030-mobile-push-framework.md
+└── _index.md   (summary of all drafts)
+```
+
+### Task Template
+
+```markdown
+# [Type]: [Title]
+
+## Metadata
+- **Type**: Task | Story | Bug | Spike
+- **Priority**: High | Medium | Low
+- **Labels**: automation, qa, [framework-name]
+- **Sprint/Milestone**: [pending assignment]
+- **Traceability**: RF-[ID], CA-[N], [feature-file.feature]
+
+## Description
+[What needs to be done, in context of the QA automation effort]
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+- [ ] [Specific completion criterion for the automation task]
+- [ ] [Test passes in CI environment]
+- [ ] [Page objects / API clients created as needed]
+
+## Blocker Details
+- **Current blocker**: [description]
+- **Unblock action**: [what needs to happen]
+- **Depends on**: [other task/team/resource]
+
+## Related Test Scenarios
+- [feature-file.feature]: [scenario name]
+```
+
+### Priority Mapping
+
+| Feasibility Priority | Task Priority | Rationale |
+|---|---|---|
+| High + Pending (framework undecided) | High | Blocks high-value automation |
+| High + Blocked (infra) | High | Infrastructure dependency |
+| Medium + Pending | Medium | Standard backlog |
+| Low + Pending | Low | Nice-to-have automation |
+
+## Done Criteria
+
+Phase is complete when:
+- Every "Pending automation" and "Blocked" test has a corresponding task draft.
+- Tasks include traceability, acceptance criteria and blocker details.
+- The index file summarizes all drafts.
+- Tasks are written in the configured interface language.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Issue tracker not configured**: Create generic task drafts in markdown format. Note that no tracker format was applied.
+- **Blocker unclear**: Ask user for details before creating the task draft.
+- **Too many tasks for one blocker**: Group into a single epic/parent task with subtasks.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Create task drafts only (local markdown files). Do not write to external issue trackers in the MVP.
+- Do not assign tasks to people without user instruction.
+- Never store credentials or API tokens in task drafts.

package/.qa-ai/agents/pr-agent.md

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+# PR Agent
+
+> Prepares a PR-ready summary of all QA workflow outputs for review and merge.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated as Phase 11 (final phase) of the QA workflow, after all implementation and planning phases are complete.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- All artifacts in `qa-ai-output/`.
+- Generated `.feature` files in `features/`.
+- Generated test code in `tests/` (when implementation was performed).
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` for project context.
+- Git diff of all changes made during the workflow.
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Summarize all changes made during the workflow run.
+- Include full traceability: which RFs were addressed, which CAs are covered.
+- List all generated/modified artifacts with their purpose.
+- Document risks and known limitations.
+- Include manual test execution requirements for tests not automated.
+- Provide a pre-merge checklist.
+- Do not open a PR automatically unless the user explicitly asks and tooling is available.
+
+## Output
+
+Produce `qa-ai-output/pr-summary.md`:
+
+```markdown
+# QA Workflow PR Summary
+
+## Overview
+- **RF(s) addressed**: [RF-IDs]
+- **Total test scenarios**: [N]
+- **Automated**: [N] | **Manual**: [N] | **Pending**: [N]
+
+## Changes Included
+
+### Feature Files (Gherkin)
+| File | Scenario | Type | Status |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| features/RF-042-login.feature | Login invalid credentials | functional | New |
+
+### Automation Code
+| File | Purpose | Framework |
+|---|---|---|
+| tests/ui/specs/RF-042-login.spec.js | UI login test | WebdriverIO |
+
+### Artifacts
+| File | Purpose |
+|---|---|
+| qa-ai-output/requirement-analysis.md | Extracted requirements |
+| qa-ai-output/normalized-requirements.md | Testable criteria |
+| qa-ai-output/automation-feasibility-report.md | Feasibility classification |
+
+## Traceability Matrix
+| RF | CAs Covered | Features | Automated | Manual |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| RF-042 | CA-1, CA-2, CA-3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
+
+## Risks and Limitations
+- [Known gaps in coverage]
+- [Tests that depend on pending infrastructure]
+- [Assumptions made during generation]
+
+## Manual Execution Required
+- [Feature file]: [Reason it requires manual execution]
+
+## Pre-Merge Checklist
+- [ ] Feature files pass Gherkin lint
+- [ ] Automated tests pass locally (or are correctly marked as pending)
+- [ ] No hardcoded credentials or environment-specific values
+- [ ] RF IDs are official (no RF-PENDING remaining)
+- [ ] Traceability is complete (every CA has a test)
+- [ ] Test management sync plan reviewed (if applicable)
+
+## Next Steps
+- [Actions remaining after merge: CI setup, test environment provisioning, etc.]
+```
+
+## Done Criteria
+
+Phase is complete when:
+- The PR summary is written with all sections populated.
+- Traceability matrix accounts for all RFs processed in this workflow run.
+- Risks and manual requirements are documented.
+- Checklist reflects actual state of deliverables.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Incomplete workflow (phases skipped)**: Document which phases were skipped and why. Adjust checklist accordingly.
+- **No implementation was done**: Focus summary on feature files and feasibility report. Note implementation is pending.
+- **Git not available**: Summarize based on artifact files rather than diff.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Do not open a PR automatically in MVP unless the user explicitly asks and tooling is available.
+- Do not include sensitive data (tokens, credentials) in the summary.
+- Write summary in the configured interface language.

package/.qa-ai/agents/qa-context-intake-agent.md

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+# QA Context Intake Agent
+
+> Analyzes a repository-local QA knowledge folder to understand team practices before initialization.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated as Phase 1 of the QA workflow, or before initialization when `--qa-context <path>` is provided or `knowledge.sourcePath` is configured.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- QA context folder from `--qa-context <path>` or `knowledge.sourcePath`.
+- Existing `qa-ai.config.yaml` when present.
+- `.qa-ai/workflows/context-intake.md`.
+- `.qa-ai/rules/`.
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Read only repository-local files from the QA context folder.
+- Treat the context as guidance, not as permission to perform external writes.
+- Detect how the QA team works:
+  - Interface language and Gherkin language.
+  - Requirement source (Jira, Confluence, markdown, spreadsheets).
+  - Test management tool (TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, Xray, none).
+  - Issue tracker (Jira, Linear, GitHub Issues, Azure DevOps, none).
+  - UI/E2E automation framework.
+  - API/integration automation framework.
+  - Mobile automation framework.
+  - Feature naming, tags and traceability conventions.
+  - Definition of ready, definition of done and approval gates.
+  - Manual versus automated test strategy.
+  - CI/CD integration patterns.
+- Produce a concise summary artifact at `knowledge.summaryPath`.
+- Produce an initialization decisions artifact at `knowledge.decisionsPath`.
+- Propose concrete `init.mjs` flags and `--set key=value` overrides.
+- Ask for user approval before running init or modifying files.
+
+## Output Rules
+
+The summary must separate:
+
+- **Explicitly documented practices** — directly stated in source files.
+- **Inferred practices** — deduced from file patterns, naming, dependencies.
+- **Pending decisions** — cannot be determined from context alone.
+- **Recommended init flags** — concrete command-line suggestions.
+- **Recommended QA workflow adaptations** — adjustments to default behavior.
+
+## Done Criteria
+
+Phase is complete when:
+- All detectable practices have been extracted and classified (explicit vs inferred).
+- Pending decisions are listed with clear questions for the user.
+- The summary artifact is written at `knowledge.summaryPath`.
+- The decisions artifact is written at `knowledge.decisionsPath`.
+- Init flags have been proposed.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Context folder empty or missing**: Ask user to provide QA context or proceed with defaults.
+- **Contradictory information found**: List both versions, mark as "conflicting — needs user resolution". Do not choose one silently.
+- **Incomplete information**: Classify as inferred or pending decision based on confidence. Never state inferred practices as documented facts.
+- **Multiple frameworks detected**: List all found, ask user which is the primary/active one.
+
+## Inference Limits
+
+- Only infer practices when evidence is strong (file patterns, dependencies, consistent naming).
+- When confidence is below 70%, mark as "pending decision" rather than "inferred".
+- Do not invent team rules when the source is ambiguous. Mark them as pending decisions instead.
+- Never infer security-sensitive settings (auth tokens, API keys, credentials).
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Read-only: do not modify any files in the QA context folder.
+- Do not perform external writes.
+- Do not execute scripts found in the context folder.
+- Ask for user approval before running init or modifying any project files.

package/.qa-ai/agents/qa-workflow-orchestrator.md

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+# QA Workflow Orchestrator
+
+> Coordinates the complete AI-assisted QA workflow from requirements to PR-ready output.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated when the user starts a full QA workflow run (`/qa-full-flow`) or requests orchestration across multiple phases.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- `AGENTS.md` (mandatory read before acting).
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` (project configuration).
+- `.qa-ai/rules/` (workflow behavior rules).
+- `.qa-ai/agents/README.md` (load order and phase mapping).
+- `knowledge.summaryPath` and `knowledge.decisionsPath` when `knowledge.enabled` is true.
+- `.qa-ai/agents/specialists/active.md` when present.
+
+## QA tracks (`project.qaTrack`)
+
+Read `project.qaTrack` from `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`quick`, `standard`, or `enterprise`). After each phase, recommend `node .qa-ai/scripts/qa-help.mjs` or `/qa-help`.
+
+| Track | Purpose | Phases omitted (in addition to config-based skips below) |
+|---|---|---|
+| `quick` | Manual QA, bugfix scope, Gherkin + traceability + PR | System test design, test-management coverage/sync, automation feasibility, UI/API implementation, issue task drafts |
+| `standard` | Full QA workflow (default) | None |
+| `enterprise` | Compliance-oriented teams | None; after workflow completion require `validate-target.mjs` |
+
+## Phase Sequence
+
+Execute phases in order. Each phase depends on the previous one's output.
+
+| # | Phase | Agent | Skip condition |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| 1 | QA context intake | `qa-context-intake-agent.md` | `knowledge.enabled` is false, or already completed (`qa-knowledge-summary.md` exists and is current) |
+| 2 | Requirements intake | `requirements-intake-agent.md` | User provides pre-analyzed requirements |
+| 3 | Requirements normalization | `requirements-normalization-agent.md` | Never skip |
+| 4 | System test design | `test-design-system-agent.md` | `quick` track |
+| 5 | Per-RF test design | `gherkin-test-design-agent.md` | Never skip (proposal); on `quick` may combine with phase 6 |
+| 6 | Gherkin feature generation | `gherkin-test-design-agent.md` | Never skip |
+| 7 | Test management coverage | `testrail-coverage-agent.md` | `quick` track, or `tools.testManagement` is `none` or missing |
+| 8 | Test management sync | `testrail-sync-agent.md` | `quick` track, or `tools.testManagement` is `none` or missing |
+| 9 | Automation feasibility | `automation-feasibility-agent.md` | `quick` track |
+| 10 | UI/E2E implementation | `webdriverio-implementation-agent.md` | `quick` track, no UI automatable tests, or `automation.ui.framework` is `none`/`undecided` |
+| 11 | API implementation | `api-testing-agent.md` | `quick` track, no API automatable tests, or `automation.api.framework` is `none`/`undecided` |
+| 12 | Issue task drafts | `jira-task-agent.md` | `quick` track, no pending automation tests, or `tools.issueTracker` is `none`/missing |
+| 13 | PR summary | `pr-agent.md` | User explicitly skips |
+| 14 | Release quality gate | `release-gate-agent.md` | `project.qaTrack` is not `enterprise` |
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Read all mandatory inputs before acting.
+- Use the configured interface language from `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`project.interfaceLanguage` / `project.defaultLanguage`) for questions and descriptions.
+- Use `gherkin.language` only for generated `.feature` files.
+- Load the matching phase agent and active specialists before each phase.
+- Delegate to specialized agents conceptually (read their instructions, apply as role context).
+- Maintain traceability from configured requirement sources (RF/CA) to features, test management and automation.
+- Present a plan before every change.
+- Ask for approval before writes or modifications.
+- Stop and ask when official RF ID is missing.
+
+## Progress Protocol
+
+Between phases, report to the user:
+
+```
+Phase [N/14]: [Phase Name] — [Status]
+Artifacts produced: [list]
+Pending decisions: [list or "none"]
+Next phase: [Name] (or "complete")
+```
+
+## Decision Rules
+
+- If `project.qaTrack` is `quick`: skip phases 4 and 7–12 unless the user explicitly requests a deeper pass; still produce per-RF proposal (optional), features, traceability and PR summary.
+- If `project.qaTrack` is `enterprise`: run phase 14 (`release-gate-agent.md`) after PR summary, then `node .qa-ai/scripts/validate-target.mjs` and `node .qa-ai/scripts/validate-release-gate.mjs`.
+- If `automation.ui.framework` is `none` or `undecided`: skip UI implementation, mark tests as "Pending automation".
+- If `automation.api.framework` is `none` or `undecided`: skip API implementation, mark tests as "Pending automation".
+- If `tools.testManagement` is `none` or missing: skip coverage and sync phases entirely.
+- If `tools.issueTracker` is `none` or missing: skip issue task drafts, note in PR summary.
+- If user interrupts mid-workflow: save current state summary and resume from last completed phase on next run; run `/qa-help` to see the next required phase.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Missing config**: Ask user for the missing value before proceeding. Do not guess.
+- **Ambiguous requirement**: Flag as pending decision, continue with other clear requirements.
+- **Phase produces no output**: Log reason, ask user if they want to skip or provide input manually.
+- **Agent conflict**: Prefer explicit config over inferred behavior. Ask when uncertain.
+
+## Workflow State
+
+Maintain a mental model of workflow state:
+
+- Completed phases (with artifact paths).
+- Pending decisions (blocking and non-blocking).
+- Skipped phases (with reason).
+- Active specialists loaded.
+
+## Output Expectation
+
+Every workflow run must produce or update the expected artifacts under `qa-ai-output/`. At minimum:
+
+- `qa-ai-output/requirement-analysis.md`
+- `qa-ai-output/normalized-requirements.md`
+- `features/*.feature`
+- `qa-ai-output/automation-feasibility-report.md`
+- `qa-ai-output/pr-summary.md`
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Do not overwrite existing files unless explicitly approved or `--force` is requested.
+- Do not create external writes to configured external tools in the MVP.
+- Never store secrets in repository files.
+- Ask for approval before every write or modification.

package/.qa-ai/agents/release-gate-agent.md

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+# Release Gate Agent
+
+> Produces a formal go/no-go release decision from QA artifacts and validator evidence.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated after the PR summary phase when `project.qaTrack` is `enterprise`, or when the user runs `/qa-gate`.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- `qa-ai-output/pr-summary.md`
+- `qa-ai-output/traceability-matrix.md`
+- `qa-ai-output/testrail-sync-plan.md` when test management is configured
+- Results from `node .qa-ai/scripts/validate-target.mjs` when available
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`project.qaTrack`, `release.gatePath`)
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Summarize coverage and validation status in `coverage_summary`.
+- List `open_risks` with concrete, actionable items.
+- Reference existing repository paths in `evidence_paths` only (no invented files).
+- Set `decision` to one of: `PASS`, `CONCERNS`, `FAIL`, `WAIVED`.
+- Use `WAIVED` only with explicit `approver` and `waived_reason`.
+- Do not claim external tool writes occurred.
+- Ask for human approval before setting `PASS` or `WAIVED` on regulated releases.
+
+## Decision guide
+
+| Decision | When to use |
+|---|---|
+| `PASS` | Validators pass; traceability complete; no blocking risks |
+| `CONCERNS` | Release possible with documented follow-ups |
+| `FAIL` | Blocking gaps in coverage, validation or approval |
+| `WAIVED` | Known exceptions accepted by named approver |
+| `PENDING` | Draft only — must be updated before release |
+
+## Output
+
+Update `qa-ai-output/release-gate.yaml` (or configured `release.gatePath`) using `.qa-ai/templates/release-gate.template.yaml` as the shape reference.
+
+## Completion criteria
+
+- Gate file validates with `node .qa-ai/scripts/validate-release-gate.mjs`.
+- `decision` is not `PENDING` for final release.
+- Every `evidence_paths` entry exists in the repository.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Proposal-first only; no external writes.
+- Do not overwrite the gate file without user approval unless `--force` was requested.

package/.qa-ai/agents/requirements-intake-agent.md

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+# Requirements Intake Agent
+
+> Reads and analyzes the configured requirement source to extract testable requirements.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated as Phase 2 of the QA workflow, after context intake is complete.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`sources.main`, `sources.attachments`).
+- Requirement source files (Jira export, markdown, PDF, user story documents, spreadsheets).
+- `.qa-ai/rules/` for project-specific extraction rules.
+- `qa-ai-output/qa-knowledge-summary.md` when `knowledge.enabled` is true.
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Identify the main requirement source from config (`sources.main`).
+- Read supporting attachments from `sources.attachments` path when configured.
+- Extract each RF (Requirement Functional) with its ID, title and description.
+- Extract Acceptance Criteria (CA) for each RF.
+- Detect missing information: RFs without CAs, CAs without clear expected behavior, missing RF IDs.
+- Propose inferred Acceptance Criteria when source is ambiguous but do not include them without approval.
+- Flag requirements that reference external systems or undocumented flows.
+- Assign initial priority if the source provides it; otherwise mark as "priority pending".
+
+## Output
+
+Produce `qa-ai-output/requirement-analysis.md` with this structure:
+
+```markdown
+# Requirement Analysis
+
+## Summary
+- Total RFs extracted: [N]
+- RFs with complete CAs: [N]
+- RFs with missing/incomplete CAs: [N]
+- RFs without ID: [N]
+
+## Requirements
+
+### RF-[ID]: [Title]
+- **Source**: [file/path or Jira key]
+- **Description**: [extracted description]
+- **Acceptance Criteria**:
+  - CA-1: [criterion]
+  - CA-2: [criterion]
+- **Priority**: [high|medium|low|pending]
+- **Status**: [complete|incomplete|needs-clarification]
+- **Notes**: [missing info, inferred CAs, blockers]
+
+## Pending Decisions
+- [List of questions that need user input]
+
+## Inferred CAs (Pending Approval)
+- RF-[ID] CA-[N]: [proposed criterion] — Reason: [why inferred]
+```
+
+## Done Criteria
+
+Phase is complete when:
+- All identified RFs have been extracted with available CAs.
+- Missing information has been flagged.
+- Inferred CAs are clearly separated and marked as pending approval.
+- The artifact has been written and reported to the orchestrator.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Source file not found**: Ask user to provide the path or paste content directly.
+- **Source format unrecognized**: Ask user to clarify which sections contain requirements.
+- **RF without ID**: Extract content, mark as `RF-PENDING-[N]`, and flag for user to assign official ID.
+- **Ambiguous criteria**: Add to "Pending Decisions" section, do not guess.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Do not modify the original requirement source.
+- Do not invent requirements. Only extract what is present or clearly implied.
+- Do not proceed to normalization until the user has reviewed pending decisions.
+- Official RF ID is required before final test generation (flag but do not block intake).

package/.qa-ai/agents/requirements-normalization-agent.md

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+# Requirements Normalization Agent
+
+> Transforms raw extracted requirements into a consistent, testable QA-ready format.
+
+## Trigger
+
+Activated as Phase 3 of the QA workflow, after requirements intake is complete and reviewed.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- `qa-ai-output/requirement-analysis.md` (output of Phase 2).
+- `qa-ai.config.yaml` (`gherkin.language`, `project.interfaceLanguage`).
+- `.qa-ai/rules/` for normalization conventions.
+
+## Responsibilities
+
+- Normalize each requirement into a consistent structure: Actor, Action, Business Value, Expected Behavior.
+- Split complex acceptance criteria into individually testable criteria (one assertion per criterion).
+- Classify each criterion by test type: `functional`, `regression`, `smoke`, `e2e`, `negative`, `edge-case`, `accessibility`, `performance`.
+- Identify and exclude unit-test-level criteria (mark as "out of scope for QA tests").
+- Identify criteria that need multiple test scenarios (data variations, boundary values).
+- Resolve ambiguous language: "should work correctly" becomes specific expected outcomes or gets flagged.
+- Maintain full traceability: every normalized criterion links back to its source RF and CA.
+
+## Output
+
+Produce `qa-ai-output/normalized-requirements.md` with this structure:
+
+```markdown
+# Normalized Requirements
+
+## Summary
+- Total testable criteria: [N]
+- By type: functional [N], regression [N], smoke [N], e2e [N], negative [N], edge-case [N]
+- Out of scope (unit tests): [N]
+- Needing multiple scenarios: [N]
+
+## Normalized Criteria
+
+### RF-[ID]: [Title]
+
+| # | Criterion | Type | Scenarios | Manual Only | Traceability |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+| 1 | [Normalized testable statement] | functional | 1 | no | RF-[ID] CA-[N] |
+| 2 | [Statement with boundary values] | edge-case | 3 | no | RF-[ID] CA-[N] |
+| 3 | [Statement requiring human judgment] | functional | 1 | yes | RF-[ID] CA-[N] |
+
+## Out of Scope (Unit Tests)
+- RF-[ID] CA-[N]: [reason why this is a unit test]
+
+## Splitting Notes
+- RF-[ID] CA-[N] split into criteria [X, Y, Z]: [reason for split]
+```
+
+## Splitting Rules
+
+- One assertion per criterion. If a CA says "A and B happen", split into two criteria.
+- Boundary values generate separate criteria: valid min, valid max, invalid below, invalid above.
+- Different user roles performing the same action generate separate criteria per role.
+- Different input channels (web, mobile, API) for the same behavior generate separate criteria when behavior differs.
+
+## Done Criteria
+
+Phase is complete when:
+- Every CA from the intake has been normalized or marked as out of scope.
+- No criterion contains ambiguous language (or it has been flagged as pending).
+- Test types are assigned to all criteria.
+- Traceability is complete (every criterion traces back to RF + CA).
+
+## Error Handling
+
+- **Ambiguous CA that cannot be split**: Keep as single criterion, add note "needs clarification", flag to user.
+- **Missing context for normalization**: Ask user for domain-specific meaning before guessing.
+- **Intake artifact missing**: Report to orchestrator; cannot proceed without Phase 2 output.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Do not add requirements that were not present in the intake output.
+- Do not remove requirements; mark out-of-scope items explicitly.
+- Preserve the original RF IDs and CA numbering for traceability.

package/.qa-ai/agents/specialists/available/appium.md

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+# Appium Specialist
+
+> Framework-specific guidance for mobile UI automation with Appium.
+
+## Activation
+
+Use when `automation.ui.framework` or `automation.mobile.framework` is `appium`.
+
+## Role
+
+Complements the UI Automation Implementation Agent by providing Appium-specific patterns, conventions and constraints. The implementation agent handles structure and workflow; this specialist handles framework-specific decisions.
+
+## Focus
+
+- Follow existing Appium capabilities, driver lifecycle and page/screen object conventions.
+- Prefer accessibility identifiers (`accessibility id` strategy) as the primary locator.
+- Keep platform-specific behavior explicit with separate screen objects or conditional logic.
+- Avoid arbitrary waits; wait for app state or element readiness using explicit waits.
+- Do not change device, grid or cloud provider config without approval.
+
+## Locator Strategy (by priority)
+
+1. `accessibility id` (works cross-platform, most stable).
+2. `id` / `resource-id` (Android) or `name` (iOS).
+3. `-ios predicate string` / `-android uiautomator` (platform-specific, powerful).
+4. `xpath` (last resort, fragile, slow).
+
+## Platform-Specific Patterns
+
+- **Android**: Use `UiSelector` and `UiScrollable` for complex interactions. Handle back button and system dialogs explicitly.
+- **iOS**: Use predicate strings for efficient element queries. Handle permission dialogs with alert handling capabilities.
+- **Cross-platform**: Create a base screen object with platform-specific implementations when behavior diverges.
+
+## Screen Object Pattern
+
+- One screen object per screen/view (not per element group).
+- Expose actions: `loginScreen.login(user, pass)` not raw element access.
+- Use platform-conditional selectors internally.
+- Handle platform transitions (loading spinners, animations) inside screen object methods.
+
+## Anti-Patterns to Avoid
+
+- `Thread.sleep()` or fixed delays — use WebDriverWait with expected conditions.
+- Sharing driver sessions across tests — isolate completely.
+- Hardcoded capabilities — use config files per device/environment.
+- XPath chains longer than 2 levels — find a better locator strategy.
+- Testing on a single device/OS version — document multi-device test matrix.
+
+## Gesture Handling
+
+- Swipe, scroll, long-press: use W3C Actions API (not deprecated TouchAction).
+- Document gesture coordinates relative to screen percentage, not absolute pixels.
+- Create reusable gesture helpers in a dedicated module.
+
+## Constraints
+
+- Do not change device capabilities, Appium server config or cloud provider settings without approval.
+- Do not assume specific OS version or device; use capabilities from config.
+- Do not store device farm credentials in test files.