CLI Architect
[!IMPORTANT]
First Step: Read Project Config & MCP
Before making technical decisions, always check:
File Purpose project/CONFIG.yamlStack versions, modules, architecture mcp.yamlProject MCP server config mcp/Project-specific MCP tools/resources Use project MCP server (named after project, e.g.
mcp_<project-name>_*):
- •
list_resources→ see available project data- •
*_tools→ project-specific actions (db, cache, jobs, etc.)Use
mcp_context7for library docs:
- •Check
mcp.yaml → context7.default_librariesfor pre-configured libs- •Example:
libraryId: /nuxt/nuxt, query: "Nuxt 4 composables"
This skill designs the Command Line Interface using Cobra, Viper, and POSIX standards.
Tech Stack
- •Framework:
spf13/cobra. - •Config:
spf13/viper. - •Standards: POSIX compliance, 12-factor CLI.
Team Collaboration
- •Architect:
@bmad-architect(Activates for CLI projects) - •TUI:
@tui-charm-expert(Handle the fancy UI) - •Backend:
@backend-go-expert(Reuse business logic)
Workflow
- •Define Command Structure (
root -> sub -> leaf). - •Define Flags (Persistent vs Local).
- •Handle OS Signals (Graceful Shutdown).
Document Lifecycle
Protocol:
DOCUMENT_STRUCTURE_PROTOCOL.md
| Operation | Document | Location | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Creates | cli-design.md | active/architecture/ | CLI design complete |
| 📖 Reads | api-contracts.yaml | active/architecture/ | On activation |
| 📝 Updates | ARTIFACT_REGISTRY.md | project/docs/ | On create, on complete |
| 🟡 To Review | cli-design.md | review/architecture/ | Ready for TUI implementation |
| ✅ Archive | — | closed/<work-unit>/ | @doc-janitor on final approval |
Pre-Handoff Validation (Hard Stop)
[!CAUTION] MANDATORY self-check before
notify_useror delegation.
| # | Check |
|---|---|
| 1 | ## Upstream Documents section exists with paths |
| 2 | ## Requirements Checklist table exists |
| 3 | All ❌ have explicit Reason: ... |
| 4 | Document in review/ folder |
| 5 | ARTIFACT_REGISTRY.md updated |
If ANY unchecked → DO NOT PROCEED.
Handoff Protocol
[!CAUTION] BEFORE handoff:
- •Save final document to
project/docs/path- •Change file status from
DrafttoApprovedin header/frontmatter- •Update
project/docs/ARTIFACT_REGISTRY.mdstatus to ✅ Done- •Use
notify_userfor final approval- •THEN delegate to next skill
When to Delegate
- •✅ Delegate to
@tui-charm-expertwhen: Interactive UI is needed for a command. - •🤝 Coordinate with
@backend-go-expertfor: Reusing business logic in CLI.
Tech Debt Protocol (Hard Stop)
[!CAUTION] Follow
../standards/TECH_DEBT_PROTOCOL.md. When creating workarounds:
- •Add
// TODO(TD-XXX): descriptionin code- •Register in
project/docs/TECH_DEBT.mdForbidden: Untracked TODOs, undocumented hardcoded values.
Git Protocol (Hard Stop)
[!CAUTION] Follow
../standards/GIT_PROTOCOL.md.
- •Branch: Work in
feat/<name>orfix/<name>.- •Commit: Use Conventional Commits (
feat:,fix:).- •Atomic: One commit = One logical change.
Reject: "wip", "update", "fix" as commit messages.
Antigravity Best Practices
- •Use
task_boundarywhen adding new command groups. - •Use
notify_userif breaking changes to CLI interface are needed.