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CLI Tools Execution Specification
Table of Contents
- Configuration Reference
- Tool Selection
- Prompt Template
- CLI Execution
- Execution Configuration
- Best Practices
Configuration Reference
Configuration File
Path: .claude/cli-tools.json
All tool availability, model selection, and routing are defined in this configuration file.
Configuration Schema
{
"version": "3.0.0",
"models": {
"<tool-id>": ["<model-1>", "<model-2>", ...]
},
"tools": {
"<tool-id>": {
"enabled": true|false,
"primaryModel": "<model-id>",
"secondaryModel": "<model-id>",
"tags": ["<tag-1>", "<tag-2>", ...]
}
},
"customEndpoints": [
{
"id": "<endpoint-id>",
"name": "<display-name>",
"enabled": true|false,
"tags": ["<tag-1>", "<tag-2>", ...]
}
]
}
Configuration Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
enabled |
Tool availability status |
primaryModel |
Default model for the tool |
secondaryModel |
Fallback model |
tags |
Capability tags for routing |
Tool Types
| Type | Usage | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
builtin |
--tool gemini |
Full (analysis + write tools) |
cli-wrapper |
--tool doubao |
Full (analysis + write tools) |
api-endpoint |
--tool g25 |
Analysis only (no file write tools) |
Note
:
api-endpointtools only support analysis and code generation responses. They cannot create, modify, or delete files.
Tool Selection
Tag-Based Routing
Tools are selected based on tags defined in the configuration. Use tags to match task requirements to tool capabilities.
Common Tags
| Tag | Use Case |
|---|---|
analysis |
Code review, architecture analysis, exploration |
implementation |
Feature development, bug fixes |
documentation |
Doc generation, comments |
testing |
Test creation, coverage analysis |
refactoring |
Code restructuring |
security |
Security audits, vulnerability scanning |
Selection Algorithm
1. Parse task intent → extract required capabilities
2. Load cli-tools.json → get enabled tools with tags
3. Match tags → filter tools supporting required capabilities
4. Select tool → choose by priority (explicit > tag-match > default)
5. Select model → use primaryModel, fallback to secondaryModel
Selection Decision Tree
┌─ Explicit --tool specified?
│ └─→ YES: Use specified tool (validate enabled)
│
└─ NO: Tag-based selection
├─ Task requires tags?
│ └─→ Match tools with matching tags
│ └─→ Multiple matches? Use first enabled
│
└─ No tag match?
└─→ Use default tool (first enabled in config)
Command Structure
# Explicit tool selection
ccw cli -p "<PROMPT>" --tool <tool-id> --mode <analysis|write>
# Model override
ccw cli -p "<PROMPT>" --tool <tool-id> --model <model-id> --mode <analysis|write>
# Tag-based auto-selection (future)
ccw cli -p "<PROMPT>" --tags <tag1,tag2> --mode <analysis|write>
Tool Fallback Chain
When primary tool fails or is unavailable:
- Check
secondaryModelfor same tool - Try next enabled tool with matching tags
- Fall back to default enabled tool
Prompt Template
Universal Prompt Template
PURPOSE: [what] + [why] + [success criteria] + [constraints/scope]
TASK: • [step 1: specific action] • [step 2: specific action] • [step 3: specific action]
MODE: [analysis|write]
CONTEXT: @[file patterns] | Memory: [session/tech/module context]
EXPECTED: [deliverable format] + [quality criteria] + [structure requirements]
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/[mode]-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/[category]/[template].txt) | [domain constraints]
Intent Capture Checklist (Before CLI Execution)
⚠️ CRITICAL: Before executing any CLI command, verify these intent dimensions:
Intent Validation Questions:
- Is the objective specific and measurable?
- Are success criteria defined?
- Is the scope clearly bounded?
- Are constraints and limitations stated?
- Is the expected output format clear?
- Is the action level (read/write) explicit?
Template Structure
Every command MUST include these fields:
-
PURPOSE
- Purpose: Goal + motivation + success
- Components: What + Why + Success Criteria + Constraints
- Bad Example: "Analyze code"
- Good Example: "Identify security vulnerabilities in auth module to pass compliance audit; success = all OWASP Top 10 addressed; scope = src/auth/** only"
-
TASK
- Purpose: Actionable steps
- Components: Specific verbs + targets
- Bad Example: "• Review code • Find issues"
- Good Example: "• Scan for SQL injection in query builders • Check XSS in template rendering • Verify CSRF token validation"
-
MODE
- Purpose: Permission level
- Components: analysis / write / auto
- Bad Example: (missing)
- Good Example: "analysis" or "write"
-
CONTEXT
- Purpose: File scope + history
- Components: File patterns + Memory
- Bad Example: "@**/*"
- Good Example: "@src/auth/**/*.ts @shared/utils/security.ts | Memory: Previous auth refactoring (WFS-001)"
-
EXPECTED
- Purpose: Output specification
- Components: Format + Quality + Structure
- Bad Example: "Report"
- Good Example: "Markdown report with: severity levels (Critical/High/Medium/Low), file:line references, remediation code snippets, priority ranking"
-
RULES
- Purpose: Protocol + template + constraints
- Components: $(cat protocol) + $(cat template) + domain rules
- Bad Example: (missing)
- Good Example: "$(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/analysis/03-assess-security-risks.txt) | Focus on authentication | Ignore test files"
CONTEXT Configuration
Format: CONTEXT: [file patterns] | Memory: [memory context]
File Patterns
@**/*: All files (default)@src/**/*.ts: TypeScript in src@../shared/**/*: Sibling directory (requires--includeDirs)@CLAUDE.md: Specific file
Memory Context
Include when building on previous work:
# Cross-task reference
Memory: Building on auth refactoring (commit abc123), implementing refresh tokens
# Cross-module integration
Memory: Integration with auth module, using shared error patterns from @shared/utils/errors.ts
Memory Sources:
- Related Tasks: Previous refactoring, extensions, conflict resolution
- Tech Stack Patterns: Framework conventions, security guidelines
- Cross-Module References: Integration points, shared utilities, type dependencies
Pattern Discovery Workflow
For complex requirements, discover files BEFORE CLI execution:
# Step 1: Discover files
rg "export.*Component" --files-with-matches --type ts
# Step 2: Build CONTEXT
CONTEXT: @components/Auth.tsx @types/auth.d.ts | Memory: Previous type refactoring
# Step 3: Execute CLI
ccw cli -p "..." --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --cd src
RULES Configuration
Format: RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/[category]/[template].txt) | [constraints]
⚠️ MANDATORY: Exactly ONE template reference is REQUIRED. Select from Task-Template Matrix or use universal fallback:
universal/00-universal-rigorous-style.txt- For precision-critical tasks (default fallback)universal/00-universal-creative-style.txt- For exploratory tasks
Command Substitution Rules:
- Use
$(cat ...)directly in double quotes - command substitution executes in your local shell BEFORE passing to ccw - Shell expands
$(cat ...)into file content automatically - do NOT read template content first - NEVER use escape characters (
\$,\",\') or single quotes - these prevent shell expansion - Tilde (
~) expands correctly in prompt context
Critical: Use double quotes "..." around the entire prompt to enable $(cat ...) expansion:
# ✓ CORRECT - double quotes allow shell expansion
ccw cli -p "RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) ..." --tool <tool-id>
# ✗ WRONG - single quotes prevent expansion
ccw cli -p 'RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) ...' --tool <tool-id>
# ✗ WRONG - escaped $ prevents expansion
ccw cli -p "RULES: \$(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) ..." --tool <tool-id>
Mode Protocol References (MANDATORY)
⚠️ REQUIRED: Every CLI execution MUST include the corresponding mode protocol in RULES:
Mode Rule Templates
Purpose: Mode protocols define permission boundaries and operational constraints for each execution mode.
Protocol Mapping:
-
analysismode- Protocol:
$(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) - Permission: Read-only operations
- Enforces: No file creation/modification/deletion
- Protocol:
-
writemode- Protocol:
$(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/write-protocol.md) - Permission: Create/Modify/Delete files
- Enforces: Explicit write authorization and full workflow execution capability
- Protocol:
RULES Format (protocol MUST be included):
# Analysis mode - MUST include analysis-protocol.md
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/analysis/...) | constraints
# Write mode - MUST include write-protocol.md
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/write-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/development/...) | constraints
Validation: CLI execution without mode protocol reference is INVALID
Why Mode Rules Are Required:
- Ensures consistent permission enforcement across all tools
- Prevents accidental file modifications during analysis tasks
- Provides explicit authorization trail for write operations
- Enables safe automation with clear boundaries
Template System
Base Path: ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/
Naming Convention:
00-*- Universal fallbacks (when no specific match)01-*- Universal, high-frequency02-*- Common specialized03-*- Domain-specific
Universal Templates:
universal/00-universal-rigorous-style.txt: Precision-critical, systematic methodologyuniversal/00-universal-creative-style.txt: Exploratory, innovative solutions
Task-Template Matrix:
Analysis:
- Execution Tracing:
analysis/01-trace-code-execution.txt - Bug Diagnosis:
analysis/01-diagnose-bug-root-cause.txt - Code Patterns:
analysis/02-analyze-code-patterns.txt - Document Analysis:
analysis/02-analyze-technical-document.txt - Architecture Review:
analysis/02-review-architecture.txt - Code Review:
analysis/02-review-code-quality.txt - Performance:
analysis/03-analyze-performance.txt - Security:
analysis/03-assess-security-risks.txt
Planning:
- Architecture:
planning/01-plan-architecture-design.txt - Task Breakdown:
planning/02-breakdown-task-steps.txt - Component Design:
planning/02-design-component-spec.txt - Migration:
planning/03-plan-migration-strategy.txt
Development:
- Feature:
development/02-implement-feature.txt - Refactoring:
development/02-refactor-codebase.txt - Tests:
development/02-generate-tests.txt - UI Component:
development/02-implement-component-ui.txt - Debugging:
development/03-debug-runtime-issues.txt
CLI Execution
MODE Options
-
analysis- Permission: Read-only
- Use For: Code review, architecture analysis, pattern discovery, exploration
- Specification: Safe for all tools
-
write- Permission: Create/Modify/Delete
- Use For: Feature implementation, bug fixes, documentation, code creation, file modifications
- Specification: Requires explicit
--mode write
Command Options
-
--tool <tool>- Description: Tool from config (e.g., gemini, qwen, codex)
- Default: First enabled tool in config
-
--mode <mode>- Description: REQUIRED: analysis, write
- Default: NONE (must specify)
-
--model <model>- Description: Model override
- Default: Tool's primaryModel from config
-
--cd <path>- Description: Working directory
- Default: current
-
--includeDirs <dirs>- Description: Additional directories (comma-separated)
- Default: none
-
--resume [id]- Description: Resume previous session
- Default: -
Directory Configuration
Working Directory (--cd)
When using --cd:
@**/*= Files within working directory tree only- CANNOT reference parent/sibling via @ alone
- Must use
--includeDirsfor external directories
Include Directories (--includeDirs)
TWO-STEP requirement for external files:
- Add
--includeDirsparameter - Reference in CONTEXT with @ patterns
# Single directory
ccw cli -p "CONTEXT: @**/* @../shared/**/*" --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --cd src/auth --includeDirs ../shared
# Multiple directories
ccw cli -p "..." --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --cd src/auth --includeDirs ../shared,../types,../utils
Rule: If CONTEXT contains @../dir/**/*, MUST include --includeDirs ../dir
Benefits: Excludes unrelated directories, reduces token usage
Session Resume
When to Use:
- Multi-round planning (analysis → planning → implementation)
- Multi-model collaboration (tool A → tool B on same topic)
- Topic continuity (building on previous findings)
Usage:
ccw cli -p "Continue analyzing" --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --resume # Resume last
ccw cli -p "Fix issues found" --tool <tool-id> --mode write --resume <id> # Resume specific
ccw cli -p "Merge findings" --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --resume <id1>,<id2> # Merge multiple
--resume: Last session--resume <id>: Specific session--resume <id1>,<id2>: Merge sessions (comma-separated)
Context Assembly (automatic):
=== PREVIOUS CONVERSATION ===
USER PROMPT: [Previous prompt]
ASSISTANT RESPONSE: [Previous output]
=== CONTINUATION ===
[Your new prompt]
Command Examples
Task-Type Specific Templates
Analysis Task (Security Audit):
ccw cli -p "
PURPOSE: Identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in authentication module to pass security audit; success = all critical/high issues documented with remediation
TASK: • Scan for injection flaws (SQL, command, LDAP) • Check authentication bypass vectors • Evaluate session management • Assess sensitive data exposure
MODE: analysis
CONTEXT: @src/auth/**/* @src/middleware/auth.ts | Memory: Using bcrypt for passwords, JWT for sessions
EXPECTED: Security report with: severity matrix, file:line references, CVE mappings where applicable, remediation code snippets prioritized by risk
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/analysis/03-assess-security-risks.txt) | Focus on authentication | Ignore test files
" --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --cd src/auth
Implementation Task (New Feature):
ccw cli -p "
PURPOSE: Implement rate limiting for API endpoints to prevent abuse; must be configurable per-endpoint; backward compatible with existing clients
TASK: • Create rate limiter middleware with sliding window • Implement per-route configuration • Add Redis backend for distributed state • Include bypass for internal services
MODE: write
CONTEXT: @src/middleware/**/* @src/config/**/* | Memory: Using Express.js, Redis already configured, existing middleware pattern in auth.ts
EXPECTED: Production-ready code with: TypeScript types, unit tests, integration test, configuration example, migration guide
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/write-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/development/02-implement-feature.txt) | Follow existing middleware patterns | No breaking changes
" --tool <tool-id> --mode write
Bug Fix Task:
ccw cli -p "
PURPOSE: Fix memory leak in WebSocket connection handler causing server OOM after 24h; root cause must be identified before any fix
TASK: • Trace connection lifecycle from open to close • Identify event listener accumulation • Check cleanup on disconnect • Verify garbage collection eligibility
MODE: analysis
CONTEXT: @src/websocket/**/* @src/services/connection-manager.ts | Memory: Using ws library, ~5000 concurrent connections in production
EXPECTED: Root cause analysis with: memory profile, leak source (file:line), fix recommendation with code, verification steps
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/analysis-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/analysis/01-diagnose-bug-root-cause.txt) | Focus on resource cleanup
" --tool <tool-id> --mode analysis --cd src
Refactoring Task:
ccw cli -p "
PURPOSE: Refactor payment processing to use strategy pattern for multi-gateway support; no functional changes; all existing tests must pass
TASK: • Extract gateway interface from current implementation • Create strategy classes for Stripe, PayPal • Implement factory for gateway selection • Migrate existing code to use strategies
MODE: write
CONTEXT: @src/payments/**/* @src/types/payment.ts | Memory: Currently only Stripe, adding PayPal next sprint, must support future gateways
EXPECTED: Refactored code with: strategy interface, concrete implementations, factory class, updated tests, migration checklist
RULES: $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/protocols/write-protocol.md) $(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/prompts/development/02-refactor-codebase.txt) | Preserve all existing behavior | Tests must pass
" --tool <tool-id> --mode write
Execution Configuration
Dynamic Timeout Allocation
Minimum timeout: 5 minutes (300000ms) - Never set below this threshold.
Timeout Ranges:
- Simple (analysis, search): 5-10min (300000-600000ms)
- Medium (refactoring, documentation): 10-20min (600000-1200000ms)
- Complex (implementation, migration): 20-60min (1200000-3600000ms)
- Heavy (large codebase, multi-file): 60-120min (3600000-7200000ms)
Auto-detection: Analyze PURPOSE and TASK fields to determine timeout
Permission Framework
Single-Use Authorization: Each execution requires explicit user instruction. Previous authorization does NOT carry over.
Mode Hierarchy:
analysis: Read-only, safe for auto-executionwrite: Create/Modify/Delete files, full operations - requires explicit--mode write- Exception: User provides clear instructions like "modify", "create", "implement"
Best Practices
Core Principles
- Configuration-driven - All tool selection from
cli-tools.json - Tag-based routing - Match task requirements to tool capabilities
- Use tools early and often - Tools are faster and more thorough
- Unified CLI - Always use
ccw cli -pfor consistent parameter handling - Default mode is analysis - Omit
--modefor read-only operations, explicitly use--mode writefor file modifications - One template required - ALWAYS reference exactly ONE template in RULES (use universal fallback if no specific match)
- Write protection - Require EXPLICIT
--mode writefor file operations - Use double quotes for shell expansion - Always wrap prompts in double quotes
"..."to enable$(cat ...)command substitution; NEVER use single quotes or escape characters (\$,\",\')
Workflow Principles
- Use CCW unified interface for all executions
- Always include template - Use Task-Template Matrix or universal fallback
- Be specific - Clear PURPOSE, TASK, EXPECTED fields
- Include constraints - File patterns, scope in RULES
- Leverage memory context when building on previous work
- Discover patterns first - Use rg/MCP before CLI execution
- Default to full context - Use
@**/*unless specific files needed
Planning Checklist
- Purpose defined - Clear goal and intent
- Mode selected -
--mode analysis|write - Context gathered - File references + memory (default
@**/*) - Directory navigation -
--cdand/or--includeDirs - Tool selected - Explicit
--toolor tag-based auto-selection - Template applied (REQUIRED) - Use specific or universal fallback template
- Constraints specified - Scope, requirements
Execution Workflow
- Load configuration - Read
cli-tools.jsonfor available tools - Match by tags - Select tool based on task requirements
- Validate enabled - Ensure selected tool is enabled
- Execute with mode - Always specify
--mode analysis|write - Fallback gracefully - Use secondary model or next matching tool on failure