cli-wiring

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Checklist and patterns for wiring new CLI commands into cli-entry.ts

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Skill: CLI Command Wiring

Bug class: Commands implemented in packages/squad-cli/src/cli/commands/ but never routed in cli-entry.ts.

Checklist — Adding a New CLI Command

Create command file in packages/squad-cli/src/cli/commands/<name>.ts
- Export a run<Name>(cwd, options) async function (or class with static methods for utility modules)

Add routing block in packages/squad-cli/src/cli-entry.ts inside main():

if (cmd === '<name>') {
  const { run<Name> } = await import('./cli/commands/<name>.js');
  // parse args, call function
  await run<Name>(process.cwd(), options);
  return;
}

Add help text in the help section of cli-entry.ts (search for Commands:):

console.log(`  ${BOLD}<name>${RESET}     <description>`);
console.log(`             Usage: <name> [flags]`);

Verify both exist — the recurring bug is doing step 1 but missing steps 2-3.

Wiring Patterns by Command Type

Type	Example	How to wire
Standard command	`export.ts`, `build.ts`	`run*()` function, parse flags from `args`
Placeholder command	`loop`, `cast` (alias: `hire`)	Inline in cli-entry.ts, prints pending message
Utility/check module	`rc-tunnel.ts`, `copilot-bridge.ts`	Wire as diagnostic check (e.g., `isDevtunnelAvailable()`)
Subcommand of another	`init-remote.ts`	Already used inside parent + standalone alias

Common Import Pattern

import { BOLD, RESET, DIM, RED, GREEN, YELLOW } from './cli/core/output.js';

Use dynamic await import() for command modules to keep startup fast (lazy loading).

History

#237 / PR #244: 4 commands wired (rc, copilot-bridge, init-remote, rc-tunnel). aspire, link, loop, cast (née hire) were already present.