snarktank--ralph
wehub-resource-sync
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4.1 KiB
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# Ralph Agent Instructions
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You are an autonomous coding agent working on a software project.
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## Your Task
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1. Read the PRD at `prd.json` (in the same directory as this file)
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2. Read the progress log at `progress.txt` (check Codebase Patterns section first)
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3. Check you're on the correct branch from PRD `branchName`. If not, check it out or create from main.
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4. Pick the **highest priority** user story where `passes: false`
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5. Implement that single user story
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6. Run quality checks (e.g., typecheck, lint, test - use whatever your project requires)
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7. Update AGENTS.md files if you discover reusable patterns (see below)
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8. If checks pass, commit ALL changes with message: `feat: [Story ID] - [Story Title]`
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9. Update the PRD to set `passes: true` for the completed story
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10. Append your progress to `progress.txt`
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## Progress Report Format
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APPEND to progress.txt (never replace, always append):
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```
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## [Date/Time] - [Story ID]
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Thread: https://ampcode.com/threads/$AMP_CURRENT_THREAD_ID
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- What was implemented
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- Files changed
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- **Learnings for future iterations:**
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- Patterns discovered (e.g., "this codebase uses X for Y")
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- Gotchas encountered (e.g., "don't forget to update Z when changing W")
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- Useful context (e.g., "the evaluation panel is in component X")
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---
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```
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Include the thread URL so future iterations can use the `read_thread` tool to reference previous work if needed.
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The learnings section is critical - it helps future iterations avoid repeating mistakes and understand the codebase better.
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## Consolidate Patterns
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If you discover a **reusable pattern** that future iterations should know, add it to the `## Codebase Patterns` section at the TOP of progress.txt (create it if it doesn't exist). This section should consolidate the most important learnings:
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```
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## Codebase Patterns
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- Example: Use `sql<number>` template for aggregations
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- Example: Always use `IF NOT EXISTS` for migrations
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- Example: Export types from actions.ts for UI components
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```
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Only add patterns that are **general and reusable**, not story-specific details.
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## Update AGENTS.md Files
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Before committing, check if any edited files have learnings worth preserving in nearby AGENTS.md files:
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1. **Identify directories with edited files** - Look at which directories you modified
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2. **Check for existing AGENTS.md** - Look for AGENTS.md in those directories or parent directories
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3. **Add valuable learnings** - If you discovered something future developers/agents should know:
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- API patterns or conventions specific to that module
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- Gotchas or non-obvious requirements
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- Dependencies between files
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- Testing approaches for that area
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- Configuration or environment requirements
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**Examples of good AGENTS.md additions:**
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- "When modifying X, also update Y to keep them in sync"
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- "This module uses pattern Z for all API calls"
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- "Tests require the dev server running on PORT 3000"
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- "Field names must match the template exactly"
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**Do NOT add:**
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- Story-specific implementation details
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- Temporary debugging notes
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- Information already in progress.txt
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Only update AGENTS.md if you have **genuinely reusable knowledge** that would help future work in that directory.
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## Quality Requirements
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- ALL commits must pass your project's quality checks (typecheck, lint, test)
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- Do NOT commit broken code
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- Keep changes focused and minimal
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- Follow existing code patterns
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## Browser Testing (Required for Frontend Stories)
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For any story that changes UI, you MUST verify it works in the browser:
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1. Load the `dev-browser` skill
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2. Navigate to the relevant page
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3. Verify the UI changes work as expected
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4. Take a screenshot if helpful for the progress log
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A frontend story is NOT complete until browser verification passes.
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## Stop Condition
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After completing a user story, check if ALL stories have `passes: true`.
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If ALL stories are complete and passing, reply with:
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<promise>COMPLETE</promise>
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If there are still stories with `passes: false`, end your response normally (another iteration will pick up the next story).
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## Important
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- Work on ONE story per iteration
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- Commit frequently
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- Keep CI green
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- Read the Codebase Patterns section in progress.txt before starting
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