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Convert a file containing identified issues into a tracked file in current_tasks/. Use after running identify-* commands to create a local record of current issues.

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Updating Issues in Repository

This skill provides guidelines for converting issue files (created by the identify-* commands) into tracked issue files stored directly in the repository.

Overview

Issue files are markdown files located in _tasks/<category>/ directories within a library (these are gitignored). This command converts them into tracked files at current_tasks/<category>.md within the same library, which are committed to the repository.

Process

Follow these steps to convert an issue file into a tracked repository file:

1. Find the Newly Created Issue File

Look for recently created markdown files in the library's _tasks/ directory. The file will be in a subdirectory that indicates the issue category:

  • _tasks/inconsistencies/ - Code inconsistencies
  • _tasks/docs/ - Documentation and code disagreements
  • _tasks/style/ - Style guide violations
  • _tasks/docstrings/ - Outdated docstrings

2. Determine the Category and Output Path

The category is determined by the folder name under _tasks/ where the issue file was created. The output file should be:

  • Input: libs/<library>/_tasks/inconsistencies/<date>.md
  • Output: libs/<library>/current_tasks/inconsistencies.md

Create the current_tasks/ directory in the library if it doesn't exist.

3. Load the Existing Issues File (if any)

If current_tasks/<category>.md already exists, read its contents to identify existing issues that may need updating or merging.

4. Parse Issues from Both Files

Issues in the markdown files follow this format:

## <number>. <Short description>

Description: <detailed description>

Recommendation: <recommendation>

Decision: <Accept|Reject|Pending>

Parse all issues from:

  1. The new issue file (from _tasks/<category>/)
  2. The existing current_tasks/<category>.md file (if it exists)

5. Merge Issues

For each issue in the new file:

  1. Check if a similar issue exists in the current file by comparing titles and descriptions
  2. If a matching issue exists, update it with any new information from the new file
  3. If no matching issue exists, add it as a new issue

For issues that exist in the current file but not in the new file:

  • Keep them (they may still be valid, just not re-identified this time)

6. Sort and Number Issues

Sort all issues by importance (same criteria as the identify-* commands use):

  • Impact (higher = more important)
  • Certainty (higher = more important)
  • Effort to fix (lower = more important)

Renumber all issues starting from 1.

7. Write the Output File

Write the merged, sorted issues to current_tasks/<category>.md with the format:

# Current <Category> Issues

Last updated: <current date/time>

## 1. <Short description>

Description: <detailed description>

Recommendation: <recommendation>

Decision: Accept

## 2. <Short description>

...

8. Commit the Changes

Commit the updated file with a descriptive message:

git add libs/<library>/current_tasks/<category>.md
git commit -m "Update current <category> issues for <library>"

9. Fetch and Merge Main

Before pushing, ensure you have the latest changes from main:

git fetch origin main
git merge origin/main --no-edit

If there are merge conflicts in the current_tasks/ file, resolve them by keeping the most comprehensive version of each issue.

10. Push Directly to Main

Since this only contains documentation updates (the current issues list), push directly to main:

git push origin HEAD:main

Important Notes

  • The current_tasks/ directory should NOT be gitignored (unlike _tasks/)
  • This provides a quick reference of current known issues without needing GitHub
  • The file is meant to be a living document that gets updated as issues are identified and resolved
  • When issues are fixed, they can be removed from the file manually or by running this command again with an updated source file
  • The "Decision" field can be set to "Accept" (will be fixed), "Reject" (not a real issue), or "Pending" (needs discussion)