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fix-lint

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Run the SD.Next lint workflow in phased order: execute tools in sequence first, then apply minimal fixes, while ignoring findings explicitly marked by TODO comments in code.

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Fix Lint Workflow

Run the project lint workflow in the required order, fix findings, and re-run affected tools until clean.

When To Use

  • The user asks to run lint and fix issues
  • A PR requires lint-clean status before review
  • Multiple files changed and style/static checks may have drifted
  • You need a repeatable full-lint remediation pass

Guidance

  • Consult .github/instructions/core.instructions.md for relevant core runtime guidance before proceeding.

Required Environment Step

Always start from repository root and activate virtual environment first:

  • Linux: . venv/bin/activate
  • Windows: venv\\scripts\\activate

If activation fails, report the blocker and stop before running Python-based tools.

Required Tool Execution Order

Run tools in this exact sequence:

  1. pre-commit run --all-files
  2. {PROJECT_ROOT}/node_modules/.bin/eslint . javascript/
  3. cd extensions-builtin/sdnext-modernui && {PROJECT_ROOT}/node_modules/.bin/eslint . javascript/
  4. ruff check
  5. pylint *.py
  6. pylint modules/
  7. pylint pipelines/
  8. pylint scripts/
  9. pylint extensions-builtin/

Note that pylint can run for considerable time, so run with no timeouts.

Fix Policy

  • Fix issues reported by each tool before moving on.
  • Ignore lint issues explicitly marked by TODO comments in code.
  • Do not suppress errors globally just to pass checks.
  • Keep fixes minimal and targeted to reported findings.
  • Preserve existing project conventions and avoid unrelated refactors.

Procedure

1. Initialize Environment

  • Confirm current directory is repository root.
  • Activate venv using OS-appropriate command.

2. Execute And Repair Per Tool

For each tool in the required order:

  • Run the command.
  • Parse failures and group by file.
  • Apply minimal code fixes.
  • Re-run the same command until it passes or only TODO-marked findings remain.
  • If a fix introduces new failures in earlier tools, re-run impacted earlier tools.

3. Cross-Check Regression

After all tools pass individually:

  • Re-run the full ordered sequence once to ensure no cross-tool regressions.

4. Report

Return:

  • Commands executed (in order)
  • Files changed
  • Which issues were fixed
  • Any findings intentionally ignored due to TODO markers
  • Any remaining blockers that could not be auto-fixed

Pass Criteria

A successful run means:

  • All listed tools executed in order
  • No remaining fixable lint errors from those tools
  • Remaining issues are only those explicitly marked with TODO (if any)
  • Final verification pass completed