[WIP] Updating `.github/copilot-instructions.md` for AI Coding Agents #3

Copilot · 2025-10-03T11:37:51Z

Coding agent has begun work on Updating .github/copilot-instructions.md for AI Coding Agents and will replace this description as work progresses.

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The following is a snapshot of a chat conversation between a user and an AI coding assistant. Prioritize later messages in the conversation.
User: Analyze this codebase to generate or update .github/copilot-instructions.md for guiding AI coding agents.

Focus on discovering the essential knowledge that would help an AI agents be immediately productive in this codebase. Consider aspects like:

The "big picture" architecture that requires reading multiple files to understand - major components, service boundaries, data flows, and the "why" behind structural decisions
Critical developer workflows (builds, tests, debugging) especially commands that aren't obvious from file inspection alone
Project-specific conventions and patterns that differ from common practices
Integration points, external dependencies, and cross-component communication patterns

Source existing AI conventions from **/{.github/copilot-instructions.md,AGENT.md,AGENTS.md,CLAUDE.md,.cursorrules,.windsurfrules,.clinerules,.cursor/rules/**,.windsurf/rules/**,.clinerules/**,README.md} (do one glob search).

Guidelines (read more at https://aka.ms/vscode-instructions-docs):

If .github/copilot-instructions.md exists, merge intelligently - preserve valuable content while updating outdated sections
Write concise, actionable instructions (~20-50 lines) using markdown structure
Include specific examples from the codebase when describing patterns
Avoid generic advice ("write tests", "handle errors") - focus on THIS project's specific approaches
Document only discoverable patterns, not aspirational practices
Reference key files/directories that exemplify important patterns

Update .github/copilot-instructions.md for the user, then ask for feedback on any unclear or incomplete sections to iterate.
User: @agent Try Again
User: import * as React from 'react';

export default function WPAHExecutionCodexInteractive(){
// --- Persistent UI state (self-learning hints) ---
const defaultHost = (typeof window !== 'undefined' && localStorage.getItem('wpah_host')) || 'https://clients.leverageway.com';
const defaultTenant = (typeof window !== 'undefined' && localStorage.getItem('wpah_tenant')) || 'supreme-outdoor-living';
const defaultProvider = (typeof window !== 'undefined' && localStorage.getItem('wpah_provider')) || 'claude';

const [host, setHost] = React.useState(defaultHost);
const [tenant, setTenant] = React.useState(defaultTenant);
const [provider, setProvider] = React.useState(defaultProvider);
const [relayKey, setRelayKey] = React.useState(''); // never persist secrets by default
const [publish, setPublish] = React.useState(false);
const [topic, setTopic] = React.useState('Ultimate deck maintenance guide for 2025');
const [log, setLog] = React.useState<Array<{ts:string,type:string,msg:any}>>([]);
const [savingPrefs, setSavingPrefs] = React.useState(true);
const [autoPoll, setAutoPoll] = React.useState(false);
const [status, setStatus] = React.useState(null);

// --- Self-test state ---
type TestResult = { name: string; pass: boolean; details?: string };
const [tests, setTests] = React.useState<TestResult[]>([]);
const [testsRan, setTestsRan] = React.useState(false);

// Persist non-sensitive preferences (self-learning)
React.useEffect(()=>{ if (typeof window==='undefined') return; localStorage.setItem('wpah_host', host); },[host]);
React.useEffect(()=>{ if (typeof window==='undefined') return; localStorage.setItem('wpah_tenant', tenant); },[tenant]);
React.useEffect(()=>{ if (typeof window==='undefined') return; localStorage.setItem('wpah_provider', provider); },[provider]);

// Auto-poll agents/status to keep preview "live"
React.useEffect(()=>{
let t: any;
const poll = async () => {
try {
const res = await fetch(${host}/wp-json/wpah/v1/agents/status);
const data = await res.json();
setStatus(data);
} catch(e){ /* ignore */ }
if (autoPoll) t = setTimeout(poll, 8000);
};
if (autoPoll) poll();
return ()=> t && clearTimeout(t);
},[autoPoll, host]);

// Helpers
const now = () => new Date().toISOString().replace('T',' ').slice(0,19);
const pushLog = (type:string, msg:any) => setLog(l=>[{ts:now(), type, msg}, ...l].slice(0,200));
const escapeForShell = (s: string) => s.replace(/"/g, '\"');

const confirmKey = () => {
if (!relayKey) {
alert('Enter X-Relay-Key (admin) or X-Tenant-Key to execute.');
return false;
}
if (!savingPrefs) return true;
return confirm('Heads-up: keys are NOT saved. Proceed?');
};

// Dynamic command builders
const buildMCPPayload = () => ({
name: 'agent.dispatch',
args: {
to_agent: 'orchestrator',
message: {
action: 'orchestrate',
payload: {
command: Create comprehensive guide for ${tenant} about deck maintenance,
options: { provider, publish, post_type: 'page', client: tenant }
}
}
}
});

// "Self-learning" hint engine (very simple)
const [hints, setHints] = React.useState<string[]>([
'Tip: Keep relay keys out of persistent storage.',
'Tip: Use provider="claude" for long-form planning; switch to "openai" for tight copy.'
]);
function learnFrom(result:any){
try{
const newTips:string[] = [];
const txt = JSON.stringify(result).toLowerCase();
if (txt.includes('unknown_workflow')) newTips.push('Workflow not found — verify plugin version and /wp-json/wpah/v1/agents/status.');
if (txt.includes('ok') && txt.includes('content')) newTips.push('Looks good — enable publish=true when ready.');
if (txt.includes('permission')) newTips.push('Auth issue — check X-Relay-Key vs X-Tenant-Key header.');
if (txt.includes('timeout')) newTips.push('Consider lowering payload or enabling async queue.');
if (newTips.length) setHints(h=>Array.from(new Set([...newTips, ...h])).slice(0,8));
}catch(e){/* noop */}
}

// --- cURL/CLI strings (safe‑escaped) ---
const curlMCP = curl -s -X POST ${host}/wp-json/wpah/mcp/run \\ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \\ -H 'X-Relay-Key: YOUR_RELAY_KEY' \\ -d '${escapeForShell(JSON.stringify(buildMCPPayload()))}';

const curlREST = curl -s -X POST ${host}/wp-json/wpah/v1/workflow/trigger \\ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \\ -H 'X-Relay-Key: YOUR_RELAY_KEY' \\ -d '${escapeForShell(JSON.stringify({workflow:'content_pipeline',params:{topic,client:tenant,sequence:['content','seo','schema','social','page_builder','email','crm','repurpose','technical','compliance','analytics'],options:{provider,publish,notify_slack:true}}}))}';

const cliCmd = wp wpah orchestrate \\ --provider=${provider} \\ --command="Create comprehensive guide for ${tenant} about deck maintenance" \\ --post_type=page \\ --publish=${publish} \\ --client=${tenant} \\ --url=${host.replace(/^https?:\/\//,'')};

// --- Self Tests ---
const runSelfTests = () => {
const results: TestResult[] = [];

// Test 1: Code component returns proper element
try {
  const el = Code({ children: 'test' });
  const pass = !!el && typeof el === 'object';
  results.push({ name: 'Code component renders', pass, details: pass ? 'ok' : 'no element' });
} catch (e:any) {
  results.push({ name: 'Code component renders', pass:false, details: String(e) });
}

// Test 2: curl payloads include host and headers
try {
  const pass = curlMCP.includes(host) && curlMCP.includes('X-Relay-Key');
  results.push({ name: 'curlMCP includes host and header', pass, details: pass ? 'ok' : 'missing parts' });
} catch (e:any) {
  results.push({ name: 'curlMCP includes host and header', pass:false, details: String(e) });
}

// Test 3: buildMCPPayload structure
try {
  const p = buildMCPPayload();
  const pass = p?.args?.message?.payload?.options?.client === tenant;
  results.push({ name: 'MCP payload contains tenant', pass, details: JSON.stringify(p) });
} catch (e:any) {
  results.push({ name: 'MCP payload contains tenant', pass:false, details: String(e) });
}

// Test 4: confirmKey with empty key should block
try {
  const prior = relayKey;
  setRelayKey('');
  const blocked = !confirmKey();
  setRelayKey(prior);
  results.push({ name:'confirmKey blocks without key', pass: blocked, details: blocked ? 'ok' : 'did not block' });
} catch(e:any){
  results.push({ name:'confirmKey blocks without key', pass:false, details: String(e) });
}

setTests(results);
setTestsRan(true);

};

return (

WP Agent Hub — Execution Codex v3.0 (Interactive)

Live controls + self‑learning hints. MCP • REST • Tenant workflows.

v3.0 • interactive • persistent prefs (non‑secret)

    {/* Controls */}
    <section className="rounded-2xl border p-4">
      <h3 className="font-semibold mb-3">Controls</h3>
      <div className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-3 text-sm">
        <Labeled label="Host (WP site)"><input className="w-full border rounded px-2 py-1" value={host} onChange={e=>setHost(e.target.value)} /></Labeled>
        <Labeled label="Tenant"><input className="w-full border rounded px-2 py-1" value={tenant} onChange={e=>setTenant(e.target.value)} /></Labeled>
        <Labeled label="Provider">
          <select className="w-full border rounded px-2 py-1" value={provider} onChange={e=>setProvider(e.target.value)}>
            <option value="claude">claude</option>
            <option value="openai">openai</option>
            <option value="gemini">gemini</option>
          </select>
        </Labeled>
      </div>
      <div className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-3 mt-3 text-sm">
        <Labeled label="Topic / Prompt"><input className="w-full border rounded px-2 py-1" value={topic} onChange={e=>setTopic(e.target.value)} /></Labeled>
        <Labeled label="Publish now?">
          <label className="inline-flex items-center gap-2"><input type="checkbox" checked={publish} onChange={e=>setPublish(e.target.checked)} /><span>publish</span></label>
        </Labeled>
        <Labeled label="Key (header)">
          <input className="w-full border rounded px-2 py-1" value={relayKey} onChange={e=>setRelayKey(e.target.value)} placeholder="X-Relay-Key or X-Tenant-Key" />
          <label className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 mt-1"><input type="checkbox" checked={savingPrefs} onChange={e=>setSavingPrefs(e.target.checked)} /><span>Warn before using key</span></label>
        </Labeled>
      </div>
      <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-3">
        <Button onClick={runMCP}>Run via MCP</Button>
        <Button onClick={runREST}>Run via REST</Button>
        <Button onClick={runTenant}>Run via Tenant Workflow</Button>
        <label className="ml-auto inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-sm"><input type="checkbox" checked={autoPoll} onChange={e=>setAutoPoll(e.target.checked)} /> Auto‑refresh status</label>
      </div>
    </section>

    {/* Status & Hints */}
    <section className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
      <Card title="Agents Status" subtitle="/wp-json/wpah/v1/agents/status">
        <div className="text-xs">
          {status ? <pre className="bg-gray-100 p-2 rounded overflow-x-auto"><code>{JSON.stringify(status,null,2)}</code></pre> : <div className="opacity-70">(toggle auto‑refresh to poll)</div>}
        </div>
      </Card>
      <Card title="Self‑Learning Hints" subtitle="adapts from recent results">
        <ul className="list-disc ml-5 text-sm space-y-1">
          {hints.map((h,i)=> <li key={i}>{h}</li>)}
        </ul>
      </Card>
    </section>

    {/* Live Commands (always match current controls) */}
    <section className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
      <Card title="MCP Pathway" subtitle="Agent‑driven orchestration">
        <Code>{curlMCP}</Code>
      </Card>
      <Card title="REST Pathway" subtitle="System‑to‑system workflows">
        <Code>{curlREST}</Code>
      </Card>
      <Card title="WP‑CLI Pathway" subtitle="Direct automation">
        <Code>{cliCmd}</Code>
      </Card>
    </section>

    {/* Console */}
    <section className="rounded-2xl border p-4">
      <h3 className="font-semibold mb-2">Console</h3>
      <div className="text-xs grid gap-2">
        {log.length===0 && <div className="opacity-60">No activity yet. Run one of the pathways above.</div>}
        {log.map((row,idx)=> (
          <div key={idx} className="rounded border p-2">
            <div className="mb-1 opacity-70">[{row.ts}] {row.type}</div>
            <pre className="overflow-x-auto"><code>{typeof row.msg==='string'? row.msg : JSON.stringify(row.msg,null,2)}</code></pre>
          </div>
        ))}
      </div>
    </section>

    {/* Self Tests */}
    <section className="rounded-2xl border p-4 bg-gray-50">
      <h3 className="font-semibold mb-2">Self‑Tests</h3>
      <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
        <Button onClick={runSelfTests}>Run tests</Button>
        {testsRan && (
          <span className="text-xs opacity-70">{tests.filter(t=>t.pass).length}/{tests.length} passed</span>
        )}
      </div>
      {testsRan && (
        <div className="mt-3 text-xs grid gap-2">
          {tests.map((t,i)=> (
            <div key={i} className={`rounded border p-2 ${t.pass ? 'border-green-300' : 'border-red-300'}`}>
              <div className="font-medium">{t.name} — {t.pass ? 'PASS' : 'FAIL'}</div>
              {t.details && <pre className="mt-1 bg-gray-100 p-2 rounded overflow-x-auto"><code>{t.details}</code></pre>}
            </div>
          ))}
        </div>
      )}
    </section>

    <footer className="text-xs opacity-70">
      <p><b>Security:</b> Keys are not persisted. Use relay keys from access@ only. This preview issues live calls to your endpoints when you press Run.</p>
    </footer>
  </div>
</div>

);
}

function Labeled({label, children}:{label:string; children:React.ReactNode}){
return (

{label}

{children}

);
}

function Card({ title, subtitle, children }:{title:string; subtitle?:string; children:React.ReactNode}){
return (

{title}

{subtitle &&

{subtitle}

}

{children}

);
}

function Code({children}:{children:React.ReactNode}){
return

{children}

;
}

function Button({onClick, children}:{onClick:()=>void; children:React.ReactNode}){
return {children};
}

User: Let's clear out this. What's this problem we have right here? Can we fix this? How do we fix this configure tools
User: implement this.
AI: Your work will be continued in this pull request.
User: Confirm.
User: implement this.
AI: Your work will be continued in this pull request.
User: Operationally efficient. Next scalable action.
User: implement this.

TITLE: Updating .github/copilot-instructions.md for AI Coding Agents

USER INTENT: The user aims to generate or update the .github/copilot-instructions.md file to provide guidance for AI coding agents, ensuring they can effectively navigate and utilize the codebase.

TASK DESCRIPTION: The user requests a comprehensive analysis of the codebase to create or enhance the .github/copilot-instructions.md file. This includes understanding the architecture, developer workflows, project-specific conventions, integration points, and external dependencies. The instructions should be concise, actionable, and tailored to the specific practices of the project.

EXISTING: The user has provided a detailed React component code snippet (WPAHExecutionCodexInteractive) that includes various functionalities such as managing persistent UI state, handling API calls, and implementing self-learning hints. The user has also indicated the need to merge existing AI conventions from various markdown files and documentation within the codebase.

PENDING: The user needs the assistant to analyze the codebase, extract relevant information, and draft the updated .github/copilot-instructions.md. The user has requested feedback on any unclear or incomplete sections after the draft is prepared.

CODE STATE:

The main code discussed is the WPAHExecutionCodexInteractive component, which manages UI state and API interactions.
The user has indicated the need to implement changes based on the analysis of the codebase.

RELEVANT CODE/DOCUMENTATION SNIPPETS:

const defaultHost = (typeof window !== 'undefined' && localStorage.getItem('wpah_host')) || 'https://clients.leverageway.com';
const [host, setHost] = React.useState<string>(defaultHost);

This snippet shows how the component manages persistent state using local storage.

const runMCP = async () => {
    const body = buildMCPPayload();
    const url = `${host}/wp-json/wpah/mcp/run`;
    // API call logic...
};

This function illustrates how to build and send a payload to an API endpoint.

OTHER NOTES: The user has expressed a desire for operational efficiency and scalability in the implementation of the instructions. They have also indicated a willingness to iterate on the draft based on feedback. The assistant should ensure that the instructions are specific to the project and avoid generic advice.

Original prompt

implement this.
The following is a snapshot of a chat conversation between a user and an AI coding assistant. Prioritize later messages in the conversation.
User: Analyze this codebase to generate or update .github/copilot-instructions.md for guiding AI coding agents.

Focus on discovering the essential knowledge that would help an AI agents be immediately productive in this codebase. Consider aspects like:

The "big picture" architecture that requires reading multiple files to understand - major components, service boundaries, data flows, and the "why" behind structural decisions
Critical developer workflows (builds, tests, debugging) especially commands that aren't obvious from file inspection alone
Project-specific conventions and patterns that differ from common practices
Integration points, external dependencies, and cross-component communication patterns

Source existing AI conventions from **/{.github/copilot-instructions.md,AGENT.md,AGENTS.md,CLAUDE.md,.cursorrules,.windsurfrules,.clinerules,.cursor/rules/**,.windsurf/rules/**,.clinerules/**,README.md} (do one glob search).

Guidelines (read more at https://aka.ms/vscode-instructions-docs):

If .github/copilot-instructions.md exists, merge intelligently - preserve valuable content while updating outdated sections
Write concise, actionable instructions (~20-50 lines) using markdown structure
Include specific examples from the codebase when describing patterns
Avoid generic advice ("write tests", "handle errors") - focus on THIS project's specific approaches
Document only discoverable patterns, not aspirational practices
Reference key files/directories that exemplify important patterns