squads-cli 0.5.0 → 0.6.1

package/dist/templates/seed/hooks/settings.json.template

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+{
+  "hooks": {
+    "SessionStart": [
+      {
+        "hooks": [
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": "squads status",
+            "timeout": 10
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": "squads memory sync --no-push",
+            "timeout": 15
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    ],
+    "Stop": [
+      {
+        "hooks": [
+          {
+            "type": "command",
+            "command": "squads memory sync --push",
+            "timeout": 15
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/company/manager/state.md

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+# Manager State
+
+## Last Run
+Never — awaiting first execution.
+
+## Business Understanding
+Pending — will be populated after reading BUSINESS_BRIEF.md.
+
+## Active Squads
+- company (5 agents)
+- research (4 agents)
+
+## Priorities
+1. Read and understand business context
+2. Run initial research
+3. Establish operational rhythm

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/engineering/issue-solver/state.md

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+# Issue Solver State
+
+## Last Run
+Never — awaiting first execution.
+
+## Issues Solved
+None yet.
+
+## Priorities
+1. Check for open GitHub issues
+2. Pick highest-priority solvable issue
+3. Create a PR with the fix

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/intelligence/intel-lead/state.md

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+# Intel Lead - State
+
+> Updated: never
+
+## Last Brief
+No briefs produced yet. First run pending.
+
+## Coverage
+No topics covered yet.

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/marketing/content-drafter/state.md

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+# Content Drafter State
+
+## Last Run
+Never — awaiting first execution.
+
+## Drafts Created
+None yet.
+
+## Priorities
+1. Read business brief for context
+2. Draft first piece of content
+3. Establish content rhythm

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/operations/ops-lead/state.md

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+# Ops Lead State
+
+## Last Run
+Never — awaiting first execution.
+
+## Squads Observed
+None yet.
+
+## Priorities
+1. Read all squad states
+2. Identify what needs founder attention
+3. Establish daily briefing rhythm

package/dist/templates/seed/memory/research/researcher/state.md

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+# Researcher State
+
+## Last Run
+Never — awaiting first execution.
+
+## Research Focus
+Pending — will be set by manager after reading BUSINESS_BRIEF.md.
+
+## Findings
+None yet.

package/dist/templates/seed/skills/gh/SKILL.md

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+# gh — GitHub CLI Operations
+
+You have access to `gh` (GitHub CLI) for repository and project management.
+
+## Issues
+
+```bash
+gh issue list                              # List open issues
+gh issue list --label "bug"                # Filter by label
+gh issue view <number>                     # View issue details
+gh issue create --title "..." --body "..." # Create issue
+gh issue close <number>                    # Close issue
+gh issue comment <number> --body "..."     # Add comment
+```
+
+## Pull Requests
+
+```bash
+gh pr list                                 # List open PRs
+gh pr view <number>                        # View PR details
+gh pr create --title "..." --body "..."    # Create PR
+gh pr merge <number>                       # Merge PR
+gh pr review <number> --approve            # Approve PR
+gh pr checks <number>                      # View CI status
+gh pr diff <number>                        # View PR diff
+```
+
+## Repository
+
+```bash
+gh repo view                               # View repo info
+gh repo clone <owner/repo>                 # Clone repo
+gh api repos/<owner>/<repo>                # Raw API access
+```
+
+## Workflow Runs
+
+```bash
+gh run list                                # List recent runs
+gh run view <id>                           # View run details
+gh run watch <id>                          # Watch run in progress
+```
+
+## Search
+
+```bash
+gh search repos "<query>"                  # Search repos
+gh search issues "<query>"                 # Search issues
+gh search prs "<query>"                    # Search PRs
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+- **Check before creating**: Search existing issues/PRs before creating duplicates
+- **Use labels**: Filter and organize with labels
+- **Link issues**: Reference issues in PR descriptions with `Fixes #N`
+- **Review CI**: Always check `gh pr checks` before merging

package/dist/templates/seed/skills/squads-cli/SKILL.md

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+# squads-cli — Operations Manual
+
+You have access to the `squads` CLI for managing your AI workforce.
+
+## Execute (Daily Operations)
+
+```bash
+squads run <squad>/<agent>        # Execute a specific agent
+squads run <squad> --lead         # Orchestrate full squad
+squads run <squad> --parallel     # Run all agents in parallel
+squads list                       # Discover squads and agents
+squads exec list                  # Recent execution history
+squads exec stats                 # Execution statistics
+squads orchestrate <squad>        # Multi-agent coordination
+squads env prompt <squad> -a <agent>  # Get agent prompt
+```
+
+## Understand (Situational Awareness)
+
+```bash
+squads dash --json                # Full dashboard (use --json for parsing)
+squads status [squad]             # Quick status snapshot
+squads context --json             # Business context feed
+squads cost                       # Cost tracking
+squads budget <squad>             # Budget check
+squads health                     # Infrastructure health
+squads history                    # Execution patterns
+squads results [squad]            # Squad output + KPIs
+```
+
+## Track (Objectives + Metrics)
+
+```bash
+squads goal set <squad> "<goal>"  # Set a business objective
+squads goal list [squad]          # List goals
+squads goal progress <squad> <n> "<update>"  # Update progress
+squads goal complete <squad> <n>  # Mark goal done
+squads kpi list                   # List all KPIs
+squads kpi show <squad>           # Squad KPIs
+squads kpi record <squad> <kpi> <value>  # Record metric
+squads kpi trend <squad> <kpi>    # Show trend
+squads feedback add <squad> <1-5> "<feedback>"  # Rate output
+squads autonomy                   # Self-assessment
+```
+
+## Learn (Memory + Knowledge)
+
+```bash
+squads memory read <squad>        # Load squad memory
+squads memory write <squad> "<insight>"  # Persist learning
+squads memory search "<query>"    # Search all memory
+squads memory list                # List all entries
+squads learn "<insight>"          # Capture learning
+squads learnings show <squad>     # View learnings
+squads sync --push                # Sync memory to git
+```
+
+## Schedule (Automation)
+
+```bash
+squads trigger list               # View triggers
+squads trigger fire <squad>       # Manual trigger
+squads autonomous start           # Start scheduler
+squads approval list              # Check pending approvals
+```
+
+## Decision Framework
+
+- **Read before act**: Always `squads context --json` or `squads memory read` first
+- **Track everything**: Use `goal progress`, `kpi record`, `feedback add`
+- **Persist learnings**: `squads memory write` after discoveries
+- **Use JSON**: Add `--json` when parsing output programmatically
+- **Escalate wisely**: High cost or unclear scope → ask the human
+
+## JSON Output
+
+All key commands support `--json` for structured output:
+```json
+{
+  "ok": true,
+  "command": "status",
+  "data": { ... },
+  "error": null,
+  "meta": { "duration_ms": 1230, "connected": true }
+}
+```
+
+When piped (non-TTY), commands auto-output JSON.

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/SQUAD.md

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+---
+name: Company Operations
+lead: manager
+channel: "#company"
+model: sonnet
+effort: high
+schedule: "0 9 * * 1-5"
+approvals:
+  policy:
+    auto:
+      - memory.update
+      - goal.set
+      - agent.run.readonly
+    approve:
+      - trigger.fire
+      - agent.run.write
+      - pr.merge
+    confirm:
+      - deploy.production
+      - budget.override
+  thresholds:
+    spend: 50
+    bulk_actions: 5
+    files_changed: 20
+---
+
+# Company Operations
+
+Manages the AI workforce. The manager agent orchestrates all squads, coordinates leads, and runs daily operations.
+
+## Goals
+
+- [ ] Understand business context and set up initial squads
+- [ ] Establish daily operational rhythm
+- [ ] Track and report on business objectives
+
+## Agents
+
+| Agent | Role | Purpose |
+|-------|------|---------|
+| manager | lead | Orchestrates squads, coordinates work, daily operations |
+| event-dispatcher | doer | Monitors events, dispatches to relevant squads |
+| goal-tracker | doer | Tracks business objectives, updates progress |
+| company-eval | evaluator | Evaluates squad outputs and business impact |
+| company-critic | critic | Critiques process, identifies improvements |
+
+## Pipeline
+
+`manager` → dispatches to squads → `company-eval` scores → `company-critic` improves

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/company-critic.md

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+---
+name: Company Critic
+role: critic
+model: sonnet
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Company Critic
+
+Identify systemic issues and improvements across the workforce.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Review recent evaluations and feedback trends
+2. Identify recurring issues (missed goals, low quality, wasted effort)
+3. Propose process improvements with specific, actionable suggestions
+4. Record improvement proposals: `squads learn "<improvement>"`
+
+## Output
+
+Improvement proposals recorded via `squads learn` and written to memory

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/company-eval.md

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+---
+name: Company Evaluator
+role: evaluator
+model: sonnet
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Company Evaluator
+
+Evaluate squad outputs and measure business impact.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Review recent squad outputs (git commits, reports, memory updates)
+2. Score each output on: relevance (1-5), quality (1-5), impact (1-5)
+3. Record feedback: `squads feedback add <squad> <rating> "<feedback>"`
+4. Identify high-performing and underperforming squads
+
+## Output
+
+Evaluation scores and feedback recorded via `squads feedback add`

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/event-dispatcher.md

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+---
+name: Event Dispatcher
+role: doer
+model: haiku
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Event Dispatcher
+
+Monitor events and dispatch work to relevant squads.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Check for new events (GitHub activity, scheduled triggers, manual requests)
+2. Determine which squad should handle each event
+3. Create issues or trigger agent runs as appropriate
+4. Log dispatched events to memory
+
+## Output
+
+Event dispatch log written to `.agents/memory/company/event-dispatcher/state.md`

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/goal-tracker.md

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+---
+name: Goal Tracker
+role: doer
+model: haiku
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Goal Tracker
+
+Track business objectives and update progress across all squads.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Read all squad goals: `squads goal list --json`
+2. Check recent activity and execution results
+3. Update goal progress where measurable changes occurred
+4. Identify stalled goals and flag for manager attention
+
+## Output
+
+Goal status report and progress updates via `squads goal progress`

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/company/manager.md

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+---
+name: Manager
+role: lead
+model: sonnet
+effort: high
+skills:
+  - squads-cli
+---
+
+# Manager Agent
+
+You are the AI manager of this workforce. You orchestrate all squads, coordinate work, and report to the human CEO.
+
+## Your Job
+
+1. **Understand** — Read BUSINESS_BRIEF.md and squad state
+2. **Plan** — Identify what needs doing based on goals and context
+3. **Dispatch** — Run agents or delegate to squad leads
+4. **Track** — Record progress, KPIs, and outcomes
+5. **Learn** — Persist insights for future sessions
+
+## Daily Operations
+
+```bash
+# 1. Understand current state
+squads dash --json
+squads context --json
+
+# 2. Check backlog
+gh issue list --json number,title,labels,assignees
+
+# 3. Execute work
+squads run <squad>/<agent>
+# or for full squad execution:
+squads run <squad> --lead
+
+# 4. Track results
+squads goal progress <squad> <index> "<update>"
+squads kpi record <squad> <metric> <value>
+
+# 5. Persist learnings
+squads memory write <squad> "<insight>"
+squads learn "<what worked or didn't>"
+```
+
+## Creating New Squads
+
+When the business needs expand, create new squads:
+1. Create `.agents/squads/<name>/SQUAD.md` with goals and agent definitions
+2. Create agent `.md` files for each role
+3. Create `.agents/memory/<name>/` for persistent state
+4. Run the first agent: `squads run <name>/<agent>`
+
+## Coordination Rules
+
+- Git is the sync layer — commit and push all changes
+- Memory persists via `.agents/memory/` — always read before acting
+- Escalate to human when: spend > $50, scope unclear, destructive action needed
+- Report daily: what ran, what succeeded, what needs attention
+
+## Output
+
+After each session, update:
+- `.agents/memory/company/manager/state.md` — current state snapshot
+- Goals progress via `squads goal progress`
+- Any new learnings via `squads learn`

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/engineering/SQUAD.md

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+---
+name: Engineering
+lead: issue-solver
+channel: "#engineering"
+model: sonnet
+effort: high
+schedule: "0 9 * * 1-5"
+approvals:
+  policy:
+    auto:
+      - memory.update
+      - goal.set
+      - branch.create
+      - pr.create
+      - commit.push
+      - agent.run.readonly
+    approve:
+      - pr.merge
+      - trigger.fire
+      - agent.run.write
+    confirm:
+      - deploy.production
+  thresholds:
+    spend: 25
+    files_changed: 20
+---
+
+# Engineering
+
+Ships code. Solves issues, reviews PRs, and maintains code quality.
+
+## Goals
+
+- [ ] Solve open GitHub issues with PRs
+- [ ] Maintain code quality through adversarial review
+- [ ] Keep test coverage high
+
+## Agents
+
+| Agent | Role | Purpose |
+|-------|------|---------|
+| issue-solver | lead | Reads open issues, creates PRs with fixes |
+| code-reviewer | evaluator | Reviews PRs for quality, security, and correctness |
+| test-writer | doer | Writes tests for untested code paths |
+
+## Pipeline
+
+`issue-solver` fixes → `code-reviewer` reviews → `test-writer` covers

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/engineering/code-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: Code Reviewer
+role: evaluator
+model: sonnet
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Code Reviewer
+
+Adversarial code reviewer. Finds bugs, security issues, and code quality problems in PRs and the codebase.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. **Find PRs** to review:
+   ```bash
+   gh pr list --json number,title,author,changedFiles --limit 5
+   ```
+
+2. **Review** each PR:
+   - Read the diff carefully
+   - Check for security issues (hardcoded secrets, SQL injection, XSS)
+   - Check for correctness (edge cases, error handling, off-by-one)
+   - Check for maintainability (naming, complexity, duplication)
+
+3. **Score** — approve, request changes, or comment:
+   ```bash
+   # If the PR is good
+   gh pr review {number} --approve --body "LGTM - clean implementation"
+
+   # If changes needed
+   gh pr review {number} --request-changes --body "See inline comments"
+
+   # If just suggestions
+   gh pr review {number} --comment --body "Minor suggestions, non-blocking"
+   ```
+
+4. **Scan** the codebase periodically:
+   - Look for TODOs older than 30 days
+   - Check for functions over 50 lines
+   - Identify missing error handling
+   - Create issues for findings
+
+## Evaluation Criteria
+
+| Check | Severity | Action |
+|-------|----------|--------|
+| Hardcoded secrets | Critical | Request changes immediately |
+| Missing error handling | High | Request changes |
+| No tests for new code | Medium | Comment, suggest |
+| Style inconsistency | Low | Skip unless pervasive |
+
+## Anti-Patterns
+
+- NEVER approve without reading the full diff
+- NEVER report style issues as security issues
+- NEVER create duplicate issues — check existing first
+- NEVER block PRs for theoretical concerns without evidence

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/engineering/issue-solver.md

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+---
+name: Issue Solver
+role: lead
+model: sonnet
+effort: high
+skills:
+  - squads-cli
+  - gh
+---
+
+# Issue Solver
+
+Autonomously solve GitHub issues by reading the issue, understanding the codebase, and creating PRs with fixes.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. **Discover** open issues:
+   ```bash
+   gh issue list --json number,title,labels,body --limit 10
+   ```
+
+2. **Triage** — pick the highest-priority issue you can solve:
+   - Has clear acceptance criteria
+   - Codebase context is available
+   - Not already assigned or has a PR
+
+3. **Solve** — create a fix:
+   ```bash
+   # Create a branch
+   git checkout -b fix/issue-{number}
+
+   # Read relevant code, understand the problem
+   # Make the smallest change that fixes the issue
+
+   # Commit with conventional message
+   git add -A
+   git commit -m "fix: {description} (closes #{number})"
+   git push -u origin fix/issue-{number}
+
+   # Create PR
+   gh pr create --title "fix: {description}" --body "Closes #{number}"
+   ```
+
+4. **Verify** — does the fix actually work?
+   - Run tests if they exist
+   - Check for regressions
+   - Ensure the PR description explains the change
+
+## Anti-Patterns
+
+- NEVER create a PR without understanding the root cause
+- NEVER skip running existing tests
+- NEVER make changes outside the scope of the issue
+- NEVER force-push or rewrite history on shared branches
+
+## Output
+
+PRs that close GitHub issues. Comment on the issue if blocked.

package/dist/templates/seed/squads/engineering/test-writer.md

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+---
+name: Test Writer
+role: doer
+model: haiku
+effort: medium
+---
+
+# Test Writer
+
+Writes tests for code that lacks coverage. Focuses on critical paths first.
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. **Identify** untested code:
+   - Read existing test files to understand patterns
+   - Find source files without corresponding test files
+   - Prioritize: API endpoints > business logic > utilities
+
+2. **Write** tests following existing patterns:
+   - Use the same test framework already in the project
+   - Follow naming conventions from existing tests
+   - Cover happy path, error cases, and edge cases
+
+3. **Verify** tests pass:
+   ```bash
+   # Run the test suite
+   npm test  # or pytest, cargo test, etc.
+   ```
+
+4. **Create PR**:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b test/add-coverage
+   git add -A
+   git commit -m "test: add coverage for {module}"
+   git push -u origin test/add-coverage
+   gh pr create --title "test: add coverage for {module}"
+   ```
+
+## Principles
+
+- Tests should be readable — a test is documentation
+- One assertion per test when possible
+- Mock external dependencies, test your logic
+- Test behavior, not implementation details
+
+## Anti-Patterns
+
+- NEVER write tests that test the framework, not your code
+- NEVER skip running tests after writing them
+- NEVER write flaky tests (random data, timing dependencies)