om-implement-spec
DevelopmentImplement a specification (or specific phases of a spec) using coordinated subagents. Handles multi-phase spec implementation with unit tests, integration tests, documentation, and code-review compliance. Use when the user says "implement spec", "implement the spec", "implement phases", "build from spec", or "code the spec". Tracks progress by updating the spec with implementation status.
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Implement Spec Skill
Implements a specification (or selected phases) end-to-end using a team of coordinated subagents. Every code change MUST pass the code-review checklist before the phase is considered done.
Pre-Flight
- Identify the spec: Locate the target spec file in
.ai/specs/. - Load context: Read spec fully. Match affected tasks to the Task → Context Map in
AGENTS.mdand read all listed files (guides and skills). - Load code-review checklist: Read
.ai/skills/om-code-review/references/review-checklist.md— this is the acceptance gate for every phase. - Load lessons: Read
.ai/lessons.mdfor known pitfalls. - Scope phases: If the user specifies phases (e.g. "phases c-e"), filter to only those. Otherwise implement all phases sequentially.
Implementation Workflow
For each phase in the spec, execute these steps:
Step 1 — Plan the Phase
Read the phase from the spec. For each step within the phase:
- Identify files to create or modify (all paths under
src/modules/) - Identify which guides and skills apply (use the Task → Context Map in
AGENTS.md) - List required exports, conventions, and patterns from the relevant guides
- Note any cross-module impacts (events, extensions, widgets, enrichers)
Present a brief plan to the user before coding.
Step 2 — Implement
Use subagents liberally to parallelize independent work:
- One subagent per independent file/component when files don't depend on each other
- Sequential execution when there are dependencies (e.g., entity before API route before backend page)
For every piece of code, enforce these code-review rules inline:
| Area | Rule |
|---|---|
| Types | No any — use zod + z.infer |
| API routes | Export openApi and per-method metadata with requireAuth / requireFeatures (no top-level export const requireAuth) |
| CRUD APIs | Use makeCrudRoute({ entity, entityId, operations, schema, indexer: { entityType } }) from @open-mercato/shared/lib/crud/factory. Custom write routes MUST use the mutation guard registry: map the route to create/update/delete (action endpoints usually update), collect registered guards, append bridgeLegacyGuard(container) when present, call runMutationGuards(...) with { userFeatures } before the mutation, merge modifiedPayload, and run returned afterSuccessCallbacks after success while catching/logging callback failures. See AGENTS.md → Mandatory Module Mechanisms. |
| Entities | Standard columns, snake_case, UUID PKs, indexed organization_id + tenant_id |
| Security | findWithDecryption, tenant scoping, zod validation |
| Encryption maps | For every PII / GDPR-relevant column the phase touches, declare in <module>/encryption.ts exporting defaultEncryptionMaps (type from @open-mercato/shared/modules/encryption). Reads via findWithDecryption / findOneWithDecryption (5-arg (em, entity, where, options?, scope?)). Equality-lookup columns declare a sibling hashField. NEVER hand-rolled AES/KMS, crypto.subtle, or "encrypt later" stubs. See AGENTS.md → CRITICAL Rule #11 (Encryption maps) + the "Encryption maps" row of the Mandatory Module Mechanisms table; .ai/skills/om-data-model-design/SKILL.md § Sensitive Data and Encryption Maps; .ai/skills/om-module-scaffold/SKILL.md § Encryption maps. |
| UI | <CrudForm>/<DataTable> (with stable entityId + extensionTableId), apiCall (never raw fetch), flash(), <LoadingMessage>/<ErrorMessage> |
| Design System | Semantic status tokens (no text-red-* / bg-green-*); Tailwind text scale (no text-[13px] / text-[11px]); shared primitives StatusBadge / Alert / FormField / SectionHeader / CollapsibleSection / LoadingMessage / Spinner / DataLoader / EmptyState; lucide-react icons in PAGE BODY (never inline <svg>); aria-label on every icon-only button; Boy Scout rule on touched lines. See AGENTS.md → CRITICAL Rule #10 (Strict Design System alignment) + .ai/skills/om-backend-ui-design/SKILL.md. |
| Cache | Resolve via DI (container.resolve('cache')); tag with tenant:<id> / org:<id>; declare invalidation per write path. NEVER new Redis(...) or raw SQLite. |
| Events | createModuleEvents() with as const, subscribers export metadata; cross-module side effects via subscribers, never direct imports |
| i18n | useT() client, resolveTranslations() server, no hardcoded strings |
| Imports | Package-level @open-mercato/<pkg>/... for framework imports |
| Mutations | useGuardedMutation when not using CrudForm; pass retryLastMutation in injection context |
| Keyboard | Cmd/Ctrl+Enter submit, Escape cancel on dialogs |
| Naming | Modules plural snake_case, events module.entity.past_tense, features module.action |
Step 3 — Unit Tests
For every new feature/function implemented in the phase:
- Create unit tests colocated with the source (e.g.,
*.test.tsor__tests__/) - Test happy path + key edge cases
- Test error paths for validation and authorization
- Mock external dependencies (DI services, data engine)
- Verify tests pass:
yarn test
Step 4 — Integration Tests
If the spec defines integration test scenarios (or the phase adds API endpoints / UI flows):
- Follow the
om-integration-testsskill workflow (.ai/skills/om-integration-tests/SKILL.md) - Place tests in
src/modules/<module>/__integration__/TC-{CATEGORY}-{XXX}.spec.ts - Tests MUST be self-contained: create fixtures in setup, clean up in teardown
- Tests MUST NOT rely on seeded/demo data
- Run and verify:
npx playwright test --config .ai/qa/tests/playwright.config.ts <path> --retries=0
If the spec does not explicitly list integration scenarios but the phase adds significant API or UI behavior, propose test scenarios to the user before writing them.
Step 5 — Documentation
For each new feature:
- Add/update locale files for new i18n keys
- If new entities with user-facing text: create
translations.ts - If new convention files: run
yarn generate - Update relevant guides or
AGENTS.mdif the feature introduces new patterns developers should follow
Step 6 — Self-Review (Code-Review Gate)
Before marking a phase complete, run a self-review against the checklist (.ai/skills/om-code-review/references/review-checklist.md):
- Architecture & Module Independence (section 1)
- Security (section 2)
- Data Integrity & ORM (section 3)
- API Routes (section 4) — if applicable
- Events & Commands (section 5) — if applicable
- UI & Backend Pages (section 6) — if applicable
- Naming Conventions (section 7)
- Anti-Patterns (section 8)
Fix any violations before proceeding to the next phase.
Step 7 — Update Spec with Progress
After completing each phase, update the spec file:
- Add an
## Implementation Statussection at the bottom (or update it if it exists) - Use this format:
## Implementation Status
| Phase | Status | Date | Notes |
|-------|--------|------|-------|
| Phase A — Foundation | Done | 2026-02-20 | All steps implemented, tests passing |
| Phase B — Menu Injection | Done | 2026-02-21 | 3/3 steps complete |
| Phase C — Events Bridge | In Progress | 2026-02-22 | Step 1-2 done, step 3 pending |
| Phase D — Enrichers | Not Started | — | — |
- For the current phase, mark individual steps:
### Phase C — Detailed Progress
- [x] Step 1: Create event definitions
- [x] Step 2: Implement SSE bridge
- [ ] Step 3: Add client-side hooks
Step 8 — Verification
After all targeted phases are complete:
- Generate check:
yarn generate— must complete without errors - Type check:
yarn typecheck— must pass (if available) - Build check:
yarn build— must pass - Unit test check:
yarn test— must pass - Integration test check: run any new integration tests — must pass
- Migration check:
yarn db:generate— if any entities changed (verify the resulting SQL is scoped correctly; manual SQL is acceptable only when avoiding unrelated churn, and the touched.snapshot-open-mercato.jsonmust match)
Report results to the user. If any check fails, fix and re-verify.
Subagent Strategy
| Task | Agent Type | When |
|---|---|---|
| Research existing patterns | Explore | Before implementing unfamiliar patterns |
| Implement independent files | general-purpose | When files have no dependencies on each other |
| Run tests | Bash | After each phase |
| Self-review | general-purpose | After each phase, against checklist |
| Integration tests | general-purpose | After phases with API/UI changes |
Concurrency rule: Launch parallel subagents only for truly independent work. Sequential for dependent files.
Rules
- MUST read the full spec before starting implementation
- MUST read all guides and skills listed in the Task → Context Map before coding
- MUST pass every applicable code-review checklist item before marking a phase done
- MUST update the spec with implementation progress after each phase
- MUST run
yarn buildafter final phase to verify no build breaks - MUST create unit tests for all new behavioral code
- MUST create or propose integration tests for phases with API endpoints or UI flows
- MUST NOT skip the self-review step — it is the quality gate
- MUST NOT introduce
anytypes, hardcoded strings, rawfetch, or other anti-patterns - MUST keep subagents focused — one task per subagent, clear boundaries
- MUST report blockers to the user immediately rather than working around them silently
- MUST run
yarn generateafter creating or modifying module convention files - MUST run
yarn db:generateafter creating or modifying entities (and confirm migration with user before applying)