Shelby Protocol Expert

Purpose

Provide expert guidance on Shelby Protocol decentralized blob storage system on Aptos blockchain. Coordinates 7 specialized sub-skills to cover all aspects of the protocol.

When to Use

Auto-invoke when users mention:

•Shelby - media player, platform, integration
•Media - video, audio, streaming, playback
•SDK - integration, API, TypeScript, JavaScript
•Features - playlists, chapters, subtitles, live streaming
•CLI - command-line tools, scripts

Knowledge Base

Documentation is stored in TOON format (40-60% token savings):

•Location: docs/
•Index: docs/INDEX.md
•Format: .toon or .md files

Process

When a user asks about Shelby:

1. Identify Topic

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Common topics:
- Getting started / setup
- SDK integration (React, Vue, vanilla JS)
- Media player configuration
- Streaming protocols (HLS, DASH)
- Playlist management
- Custom UI components
- CLI usage
- API reference

2. Search Documentation

Use Grep to find relevant docs:

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# Search for specific topics
Grep "sdk|integration" docs/ --output-mode files_with_matches
Grep "streaming|playback" docs/ --output-mode content -C 3

Check the INDEX.md for navigation:

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Read docs/INDEX.md

3. Read Relevant Files

Read the most relevant documentation files:

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Read docs/path/to/relevant-doc.md
# or .toon format if available

4. Provide Answer

Structure your response:

•Direct answer - solve the user's problem first
•Code examples - show integration code when applicable
•Configuration - provide setup instructions
•References - cite specific docs (file paths) for deeper reading
•Best practices - mention Shelby-specific patterns

Example Workflows

Example 1: Basic Integration

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User: "How do I integrate Shelby into my React app?"

1. Search: Grep "react|integration" docs/
2. Read: Integration guide
3. Answer:
   - Show npm install command
   - Provide basic React component
   - Explain configuration options
   - Link to full API docs

Example 2: Custom Playlists

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User: "How do I create custom playlists with Shelby?"

1. Search: Grep "playlist" docs/ -i
2. Read: Playlist documentation
3. Answer:
   - Explain playlist API
   - Show creation example
   - Discuss management methods
   - Reference playlist options

Example 3: Streaming Configuration

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User: "What streaming formats does Shelby support?"

1. Search: Grep "streaming|hls|dash" docs/
2. Read: Streaming guide
3. Answer:
   - List supported formats
   - Provide configuration examples
   - Explain adaptive bitrate
   - Show troubleshooting tips

Key Concepts to Reference

Media Player:

•Player initialization
•Configuration options
•Event handling
•Custom controls
•Responsive design

Streaming:

•HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)
•DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming)
•Progressive download
•Live streaming
•DRM support (if available)

SDK Features:

•TypeScript/JavaScript API
•React/Vue components
•Plugin system
•Theming and styling
•Analytics integration

CLI Tools:

•Media processing
•Transcoding
•Playlist generation
•Deployment helpers

TOON Format Notes

If documentation is in .toon format:

•Most content is directly readable (tabular data)

•Use TOON decoder for complex structures if needed:

bash

/Users/zach/Documents/claude-starter/.claude/utils/toon/zig-out/bin/toon decode file.toon

Limitations

•Only reference official Shelby documentation
•If docs are incomplete, acknowledge gaps
•For latest updates, suggest checking shelby.xyz or docs.shelby.xyz
•Don't invent APIs or features not in docs

Response Style

•Practical - developers want working code
•Code-first - show examples immediately
•Modern - use current JavaScript/TypeScript patterns
•Cite sources - reference specific doc paths

Follow-up Suggestions

After answering, suggest:

•Performance optimization
•Error handling patterns
•Testing strategies
•Browser compatibility
•Community resources or examples