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Autonomous fix-verify workflow for Script Kit GPUI. Use when fixing bugs, making changes, or completing tasks. Covers the mandatory build-test-verify loop, logging modes, and session completion protocol.

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Script Kit Agent Workflow

Mandatory workflow for all code changes. Do NOT ask users to test. Do NOT skip verification.

Quick-Start Checklist (Do First)

  1. Read CLAUDE.md before changing code
  2. Check .hive/issues.jsonl for tasks/context
  3. TDD: write failing test → implement → refactor
  4. Update bead status when starting/completing work
  5. Include correlation_id in all log entries/spans
  6. UI changes: test via stdin JSON protocol (never CLI args)
  7. Before every commit: cargo check && cargo clippy --all-targets -- -D warnings && cargo test

The Fix-Verify Loop

1. EXPLORE: Understand the problem
   - Use Task tool with explore agent for codebase search
   - Read relevant files, identify root cause before coding

2. FIX: Make the code change
   - Keep changes minimal and focused

3. BUILD: Compile and verify
   cargo check && cargo clippy --all-targets -- -D warnings

4. LAUNCH: Run the app with logging
   echo '{"type":"show"}' | SCRIPT_KIT_AI_LOG=1 ./target/debug/script-kit-gpui 2>&1

5. CHECK LOGS: Verify the fix
   grep -i "keyword" ~/.scriptkit/logs/script-kit-gpui.jsonl

6. VISUAL VERIFY (if UI change):
   - Write test script with captureScreenshot()
   - Save PNG to ./test-screenshots/
   - READ the PNG file to actually verify

7. RUN TESTS: cargo test

Log Modes

ModeCommandUse Case
Compact AI logsSCRIPT_KIT_AI_LOG=1Default for AI agents
Full debug logsRUST_LOG=debugDeep debugging
Specific moduleRUST_LOG=script_kit::theme=debugTarget one module

Anti-Patterns (Never Do These)

  • "The user should test this manually"
  • "I made the change, it should work"
  • Making a fix without checking logs
  • Capturing screenshot but not reading the PNG
  • Skipping cargo check before launch
  • Not using SCRIPT_KIT_AI_LOG=1 or RUST_LOG=debug

Success Indicators

  • Explored codebase before fixing
  • Made targeted fix based on understanding
  • cargo check + cargo clippy pass
  • Launched app and checked relevant logs
  • Logs confirm the change took effect
  • cargo test passes
  • (If visual) Screenshot captured AND read

Session Completion ("Landing the Plane")

Work is not done until git push succeeds.

  1. File issues for remaining work
  2. If code changed: run quality gates (check/clippy/test)
  3. Update issue status
  4. Push to remote: 
    git pull --rebase && git push && git status
  5. Clean up (stashes/branches)
  6. Verify everything committed + pushed
  7. Hand off context for next session

Rules:

  • Never stop before pushing
  • Never say "ready to push when you are"
  • If push fails: resolve and retry until success

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