acc-create-state
Generates State pattern for PHP 8.5. Creates state machines with context, state interface, and concrete states for behavior changes. Includes unit tests.
Best use case
acc-create-state is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates State pattern for PHP 8.5. Creates state machines with context, state interface, and concrete states for behavior changes. Includes unit tests.
Teams using acc-create-state should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/acc-create-state/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How acc-create-state Compares
| Feature / Agent | acc-create-state | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generates State pattern for PHP 8.5. Creates state machines with context, state interface, and concrete states for behavior changes. Includes unit tests.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# State Pattern Generator
Creates State pattern infrastructure for objects that change behavior based on internal state.
## When to Use
| Scenario | Example |
|----------|---------|
| Object behavior varies by state | Order (pending, paid, shipped) |
| Many conditionals based on state | Document workflow |
| State-specific transitions | Subscription lifecycle |
| Finite state machines | Payment processing |
## Component Characteristics
### StateInterface
- Defines available actions
- Returns new state after transition
- Encapsulates state-specific behavior
### Context
- Holds current state
- Delegates actions to state
- Manages state transitions
### Concrete States
- Implement behavior for each state
- Handle valid/invalid transitions
- Return appropriate next state
---
## Generation Process
### Step 1: Analyze State Machine
Determine:
- All possible states
- Actions/transitions between states
- Which actions are valid per state
- Terminal states (no outgoing transitions)
### Step 2: Generate State Components
**Path:** `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/`
1. `{Name}StateInterface.php` — State contract with all actions
2. `Abstract{Name}State.php` — Base class with default (invalid) implementations
3. `{StateName}State.php` — Concrete state for each state (PendingState, PaidState, etc.)
4. `{Name}StateFactory.php` — Factory for reconstitution from storage
**Path:** `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Exception/`
5. `InvalidStateTransitionException.php` — Exception for invalid transitions
### Step 3: Update Entity
**Path:** `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Entity/`
Update entity to use state pattern with delegation methods.
### Step 4: Generate Tests
**Path:** `tests/Unit/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/`
1. `{StateName}StateTest.php` — Test each concrete state
2. `{Entity}StateTransitionTest.php` — Test full state machine
---
## File Placement
| Component | Path |
|-----------|------|
| State Interface | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/` |
| Concrete States | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/` |
| State Factory | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/` |
| Entity with State | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Entity/` |
| Exception | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Exception/` |
| Unit Tests | `tests/Unit/Domain/{BoundedContext}/State/` |
---
## Naming Conventions
| Component | Pattern | Example |
|-----------|---------|---------|
| Interface | `{Name}StateInterface` | `OrderStateInterface` |
| Abstract State | `Abstract{Name}State` | `AbstractOrderState` |
| Concrete State | `{StateName}State` | `PendingState`, `PaidState` |
| Factory | `{Name}StateFactory` | `OrderStateFactory` |
| Exception | `InvalidStateTransitionException` | `InvalidStateTransitionException` |
| Test | `{ClassName}Test` | `PendingStateTest` |
---
## Quick Template Reference
### State Interface
```php
interface {Name}StateInterface
{
public function getName(): string;
public function {action1}({Context} $context): self;
public function {action2}({Context} $context): self;
public function canTransitionTo(self $state): bool;
/** @return array<string> */
public function allowedTransitions(): array;
}
```
### Abstract State
```php
abstract readonly class Abstract{Name}State implements {Name}StateInterface
{
public function {action1}({Context} $context): {Name}StateInterface
{
throw InvalidStateTransitionException::actionNotAllowed('{action1}', $this->getName());
}
public function canTransitionTo({Name}StateInterface $state): bool
{
return in_array($state->getName(), $this->allowedTransitions(), true);
}
}
```
### Concrete State
```php
final readonly class {StateName}State extends Abstract{Name}State
{
public function getName(): string
{
return '{state_name}';
}
public function {action1}({Context} $context): {Name}StateInterface
{
$context->recordEvent(new {Event}($context->id()));
return new {NextState}State();
}
public function allowedTransitions(): array
{
return ['{next_state_1}', '{next_state_2}'];
}
}
```
### State Factory
```php
final class {Name}StateFactory
{
public static function fromName(string $name): {Name}StateInterface
{
return match ($name) {
'pending' => new PendingState(),
'confirmed' => new ConfirmedState(),
default => throw new \InvalidArgumentException("Unknown state: $name"),
};
}
}
```
---
## Usage Example
```php
// Entity with state
$order = new Order($id, $customerId, $items);
$order->confirm(); // Pending -> Confirmed
$order->pay(); // Confirmed -> Paid
$order->ship(); // Paid -> Shipped
$order->deliver(); // Shipped -> Delivered
// Check state
if ($order->isInState('delivered')) {
// ...
}
// Reconstitute from storage
$state = OrderStateFactory::fromName($row['state']);
$order = new Order($id, $customerId, $items, $state);
```
---
## State Diagram Template
```
┌──────────┐ action1 ┌──────────┐ action2 ┌──────────┐
│ State1 │───────────▶│ State2 │───────────▶│ State3 │
└────┬─────┘ └────┬─────┘ └──────────┘
│ │
│ cancel │ cancel
│ │
▼ ▼
┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐
│Cancelled │ │Cancelled │
└──────────┘ └──────────┘
```
---
## Anti-patterns to Avoid
| Anti-pattern | Problem | Solution |
|--------------|---------|----------|
| Mutable States | Shared state pollution | Make states readonly |
| God State | One state handles all | Split into specific states |
| Missing Transitions | Silent failures | Throw on invalid action |
| State in Entity | Mixed concerns | Extract to State classes |
| No Factory | Hard to reconstitute | Add StateFactory |
---
## References
For complete PHP templates and examples, see:
- `references/templates.md` — State interface, abstract, concrete templates
- `references/examples.md` — Order state machine example and testsRelated Skills
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