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Design and implement a new feature or component from a GitHub issue. Use for net-new functionality, not bug fixes.

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Usage: /implement-github-feature ISSUE_NUMBER

Example: /implement-github-feature 281

Implement GitHub feature request $ARGUMENTS following AgnosticUI conventions, accessibility standards, and CSS-first principles.

Setup

  1. Read project context
    • Read .claude/PROJECT_CONTEXT.md
    • Understand:
      • Repository structure
      • Design principles
      • Accessibility requirements
      • Branch conventions
      • Component workflows

Phase 0: Safety Checks (Required)

  1. Verify clean starting state
    • Run git status
    • Confirm:
      • Working directory is clean
      • Current branch is master
    • If either condition fails:
      • STOP
      • Ask the user to resolve before continuing

Phase 1: Branching

  1. Propose feature branch
    • Follow convention: issue-$ARGUMENTS/short-descriptive-name
    • Example: issue-281/selection-card-group
    • Run: 
      git checkout -b issue-$ARGUMENTS/short-description
    • WAIT FOR USER APPROVAL of branch name before proceeding

Phase 2: Issue Analysis & Intent Extraction (No Code)

  1. Analyze the GitHub issue

    • Fetch full details: 
      gh issue view $ARGUMENTS
    • Extract and summarize:
      • Feature goals
      • Non-goals / constraints
      • API expectations
      • Accessibility requirements
      • Styling and theming expectations
      • Framework implications (Lit / React / Vue)

  2. Study existing related components

    • Identify components this feature will compose or resemble
    • Read their implementations in v2/lib/src/components/
    • Note patterns for:
      • Props and attributes
      • Slot usage
      • CSS custom properties
      • ::part exposure
      • Event dispatching
      • Accessibility implementation
    • This ensures consistency with established AgnosticUI conventions

  3. Confirm feature classification

    • This is a:
      • Net-new component OR
      • Major enhancement (not a bug fix)
    • If scope appears ambiguous:
      • Ask the user before proceeding

Phase 3: Design Proposal (Hard Stop Before Code)

  1. Propose high-level design

    • Identify:
      • New components to be created
      • Public vs internal APIs
      • Required props vs optional props
      • Slot usage and responsibilities
      • Accessibility model (labels, roles, keyboard behavior)
      • Shadow DOM strategy (::part, ::slotted)
    • Explicitly call out:
      • Web Component constraints
      • CSS-first decisions
      • What is intentionally not supported

  2. Propose file & directory layout

    • Core components:
      • v2/lib/src/components/...
    • Documentation:
      • v2/site/docs/components/...
    • Storybook playgrounds:
      • Lit
      • React
      • Vue
    • Examples:
      • Lit / React / Vue test examples

  3. WAIT FOR USER APPROVAL

  • Do not create files
  • Do not write code
  • Proceed only after explicit approval of:
    • API shape
    • Accessibility approach
    • Styling strategy

Phase 4: Scaffolding (Minimal, Intentional)

  1. Create initial scaffolding

    • Create component directories
    • Add placeholder files where appropriate
    • Add minimal README or doc stubs if needed
    • No implementation logic yet

  2. Show scaffolding diff

    • Use git diff
    • Explain what was created and why
    • WAIT FOR USER APPROVAL

Phase 5: Core Implementation (Lit Web Components First)

  1. Implement core component(s)

    • Work only in:
      • v2/lib/src/components/
    • Follow:
      • CSS-first approach
      • Design token usage
      • Accessibility requirements
    • Ensure:
      • Keyboard interaction works
      • Labels and semantics are correct
      • Shadow DOM parts are intentional and minimal

  2. Verify build

    • Run npm run build in v2/lib/
    • Fix any compilation errors
    • Run npm run lint if available

  3. Pause for review

    • Explain:
      • DOM structure
      • Slot behavior
      • ::part surface
      • Accessibility decisions
    • WAIT FOR USER APPROVAL before proceeding

Phase 6: Framework Integrations

  1. Integrate with frameworks

    • React playground
    • Vue playground
    • Lit playground
    • APIs should feel idiomatic but map 1:1 conceptually

  2. Add Storybook stories

    • Demonstrate:
      • Core use cases
      • Variants
      • Accessibility states
    • Ensure consistency across frameworks

Phase 7: Documentation & Examples

  1. Write documentation

    • Add VitePress docs:
      • API
      • Slots vs props
      • Styling guidance
      • Accessibility notes
    • Update or add playbooks if applicable

  2. Update examples

    • Verify examples compile and behave correctly
    • Keep examples minimal and educational

Phase 8: Final Review & Commit

  1. Final verification

    • Review:
      • git diff
      • Accessibility behavior
      • Styling hooks
      • API consistency
    • Ensure no accidental breaking changes

  2. Prepare commit

    • Stage changes: 
      git add .
    • Commit message format: 
      Add #$ARGUMENTS: [concise feature description]
    • Show commit contents
    • WAIT FOR USER APPROVAL before committing

Phase 9: Handoff

  1. Explain next steps
    • User is on branch: issue-$ARGUMENTS/...
    • Review with: 
      git diff master
    • Push when ready: 
      git push -u origin issue-$ARGUMENTS/...
    • Create PR: 
      gh pr create --base master --head issue-$ARGUMENTS/...

Important Rules

  • NEVER work directly on master
  • NEVER push without explicit user permission
  • ALWAYS stop at design gates
  • ALWAYS prioritize accessibility over convenience
  • Prefer slots for layout, props for semantics
  • CSS custom properties > ::part > ::slotted
  • Do not assume intent — if unclear, ask