script-discovery-annotation

Agent Building

Add or validate SCRIPT_JDOC metadata on skill-shipped and workspace scripts so list_scripts and future script discovery can find them reliably.

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How to use this skill

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/rcarmo/piclaw/blob/HEAD/skel/.pi/skills/script-discovery-annotation/SKILL.md

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Script Discovery Annotation

Use this skill when adding or updating TypeScript scripts that should be discoverable by list_scripts or future script-catalog tooling.

What to annotate

Apply SCRIPT_JDOC blocks to script files under surfaces such as:

packaged skill scripts: runtime/skills/**/*.ts
packaged extension skill scripts: runtime/extensions/**/skills/**/*.ts
workspace skill scripts: .pi/skills/**/*.ts
workspace note scripts: notes/**/*.ts

Workflow

Preview scaffold metadata for a file or directory:

bun ./annotate-script-jdoc.ts --path <file-or-dir>

Write scaffold metadata in place:

bun ./annotate-script-jdoc.ts --path <file-or-dir> --write

For helper/support modules that should not be treated as standalone entrypoints:
```
bun ./annotate-script-jdoc.ts --path <file-or-dir> --write --role module
```
Validate that every target script has a parseable SCRIPT_JDOC block:
```
bun ./annotate-script-jdoc.ts --path <file-or-dir> --check
```

Review checklist

After scaffolding, hand-tune the JSON block so it reflects the real user-facing purpose:

summary should be a short, literal description
aliases should match phrases a human would actually type
domains, verbs, and nouns should help intent matching
keywords should be supplemental, not a junk drawer
examples should be short task-shaped phrases
role should be entrypoint for runnable scripts and module for helper files
kind / weight should reflect real behavior and cost

Primary script purpose matters more than path scaffolding. Keep the metadata compact and human-facing.

Canonical fields

{
  summary?: string,
  aliases?: string[],
  domains?: string[],
  verbs?: string[],
  nouns?: string[],
  keywords?: string[],
  guidance?: string[],
  examples?: string[],
  kind?: "read-only" | "mutating" | "mixed",
  weight?: "lightweight" | "standard" | "heavy",
  role?: "entrypoint" | "module"
}

Notes

The helper script creates or updates only the SCRIPT_JDOC comment block.
Preview mode prints the generated block without modifying files.
--force replaces an existing block; without it, existing metadata is left alone.
Prefer manual review after scaffolding, especially for high-value scripts.
If list_scripts is available, use it after annotation to confirm the script is discoverable.