aiwg-regenerate
Regenerate platform context file with preserved team directives
Best use case
aiwg-regenerate is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
It is a strong fit for teams already working in Codex.
Regenerate platform context file with preserved team directives
Teams using aiwg-regenerate 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/aiwg-regenerate/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How aiwg-regenerate Compares
| Feature / Agent | aiwg-regenerate | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Codex | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Regenerate platform context file with preserved team directives
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Codex.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Regenerate Platform Context File
Analyze current project state and regenerate the platform context file (CLAUDE.md, WARP.md, or AGENTS.md) while preserving team directives and organizational requirements.
By default, uses the **hook file architecture**: generates `AIWG.md` (or provider equivalent) and adds a single directive to the context file. Use `--full-inject` for the legacy inline approach.
## Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--no-backup` | Skip creating backup file |
| `--dry-run` | Preview changes without writing |
| `--show-preserved` | List all detected preserved content and exit |
| `--full` | Full regeneration, preserve nothing (destructive) |
| `--full-inject` | Inject AIWG content directly into context file (legacy/compatibility mode) |
| `--all` | Regenerate for ALL installed providers simultaneously |
| `--migrate` | Migrate existing full-injection to hook file approach |
## Platform Detection
Detect current platform automatically by checking for existing context files:
| Priority | Check | Platform | Command |
|----------|-------|----------|---------|
| 1 | `CLAUDE.md` exists | Claude Code | `/aiwg-regenerate-claude` |
| 2 | `WARP.md` exists | Warp Terminal | `/aiwg-regenerate-warp` |
| 3 | `.cursorrules` exists | Cursor | `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` |
| 4 | `.windsurfrules` exists | Windsurf | `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` |
| 5 | `.github/copilot-instructions.md` exists | GitHub Copilot | `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` |
| 6 | `CODEX.md` exists | Codex | `/aiwg-regenerate-codex` |
| 7 | `.opencode/context.md` exists | OpenCode | `/aiwg-regenerate-opencode` |
| 8 | `AGENTS.md` exists + `.factory/` | Factory AI | `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` |
| 9 | `AGENTS.md` exists | Windsurf/generic | `/aiwg-regenerate-agents` |
| 10 | `.factory/` exists | Factory AI | `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` |
| 11 | `.cursor/` exists | Cursor | `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` |
| 12 | `.windsurf/` exists | Windsurf | `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` |
| 13 | `.github/agents/` exists | GitHub Copilot | `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` |
If multiple files exist, use priority order. If ambiguous, ask user.
### `--all` Mode
Regenerate all detected providers simultaneously:
```
Detected providers: claude, warp, cursor
Regenerating all...
✓ CLAUDE.md → AIWG.md (312 lines)
✓ WARP.md → AIWG-warp.md (298 lines)
✓ .cursorrules → AIWG-cursor.md (295 lines)
Regenerated 3 providers.
```
For explicit platform targeting, use:
- `/aiwg-regenerate-claude` → CLAUDE.md + AIWG.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-warp` → WARP.md + AIWG-warp.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-agents` → AGENTS.md + AIWG-agents.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` → .cursorrules + AIWG-cursor.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` → .windsurfrules + AIWG-windsurf.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` → copilot-instructions.md + AIWG-copilot.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` → AGENTS.md + AIWG-factory.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-opencode` → .opencode/context.md + AIWG-opencode.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-codex` → CODEX.md (full inject, no @-link support)
## Execution Steps
### Step 1: Detect Platform
Determine which context file to regenerate based on platform detection.
Report:
```
Platform detected: Claude Code
Target file: CLAUDE.md
```
### Step 2: Create Backup
Unless `--no-backup` flag is set:
1. Generate timestamp: `YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS`
2. Copy current file to `{filename}.backup-{timestamp}`
3. Report backup location
```
Backup created: CLAUDE.md.backup-20251206-152233
```
### Step 3: Extract Preserved Content
Parse existing file and extract content matching preservation patterns.
**Preservation Patterns:**
1. **Explicit Markers**
```markdown
<!-- PRESERVE -->
Content here is always preserved
<!-- /PRESERVE -->
<!-- PRESERVE: Single line directive -->
```
2. **Section Headings** (case-insensitive)
- `## Team *` - Team rules/conventions
- `## Org *` / `## Organization *` - Org policies
- `## Definition of Done` - DoD criteria
- `## Code Quality *` - Quality standards
- `## Security Requirements` / `## Security Policy` - Security policies
- `## Convention*` - Conventions
- `## Rules` / `## Guidelines` - Rules
- `## Important *` / `## Critical *` - Important notes
- `## NFR*` / `## Non-Functional *` - NFRs
- `## *Standards` - Standards
- `## Project-Specific Notes` - User notes
3. **Directive Lines** (within non-preserved sections)
- Lines starting with: "Do not", "Don't", "Never", "Always", "Must", "Required:", "Policy:", "Rule:"
- Lines containing: `<!-- PRESERVE:`
**If `--show-preserved` flag:**
Display all preserved content and exit without regenerating.
```
Preserved Content Analysis
==========================
## Sections (3 found):
### Team Conventions (lines 45-62, 18 lines)
- Do not add claude code signature to commit messages
- All Python commands must run within venv
- Commits made without attribution
... (15 more lines)
### Definition of Done (lines 78-86, 9 lines)
- All tests passing
- Code reviewed
- Documentation updated
... (6 more lines)
### Security Requirements (lines 92-98, 7 lines)
- All API keys via environment variables
- No secrets in code
... (5 more lines)
## Inline Directives (2 found):
Line 34: <!-- PRESERVE: Use internal npm registry for @company/* -->
Line 112: Never deploy on Fridays without approval
Total: 36 lines will be preserved
```
### Step 4: Analyze Project
Scan project to extract regenerable content:
**Package Detection:**
```bash
# Check for package files
ls package.json pyproject.toml requirements.txt go.mod Cargo.toml pom.xml build.gradle composer.json Gemfile 2>/dev/null
```
**Extract from package.json:**
- `name`, `description`, `version`
- `scripts` → Development commands
- `dependencies`, `devDependencies` → Tech stack
**Extract from other sources:**
- `Makefile` → Make targets
- `README.md` → Project description (first paragraph)
- Directory structure → Architecture overview
**Detect Test Framework:**
- `jest.config.*` → Jest
- `vitest.config.*` → Vitest
- `pytest.ini`, `conftest.py` → Pytest
- `*_test.go` files → Go testing
- `.rspec` → RSpec
**Detect CI/CD:**
- `.github/workflows/*.yml` → GitHub Actions
- `.gitlab-ci.yml` → GitLab CI
- `Jenkinsfile` → Jenkins
- `.circleci/` → CircleCI
Report:
```
Project Analysis
================
Languages: TypeScript, Python
Package Manager: npm
Build Commands: 12 scripts detected
Test Framework: Vitest
CI/CD: GitHub Actions (3 workflows)
```
### Step 5: Detect AIWG State
Check installed AIWG frameworks:
1. **Check Registry**
```bash
# Project registry
cat .aiwg/frameworks/registry.json 2>/dev/null
# Global registry
cat ~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide/registry.json 2>/dev/null
```
2. **Scan Deployed Assets**
```bash
# Count agents
ls .claude/agents/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
# Count commands
ls .claude/commands/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
```
3. **Identify Frameworks**
- Check for sdlc-complete markers
- Check for media-marketing-kit markers
- Check for addon presence
Report:
```
AIWG State
==========
Frameworks:
- sdlc-complete v1.0.0 (54 agents, 42 commands)
- aiwg-utils v1.0.0 (1 agent, 4 commands)
```
### Step 6: Generate New Document
**If `--dry-run` flag:**
Display generated content without writing.
**Structure:**
```markdown
# CLAUDE.md
This file provides guidance to Claude Code when working with this codebase.
## Repository Purpose
{Generated from README.md first paragraph or package.json description}
## Tech Stack
{Generated list of detected languages, frameworks, runtimes}
## Development Commands
{Generated from package.json scripts, Makefile targets, etc.}
## Testing
{Generated from detected test framework}
## Architecture
{Generated from directory structure analysis}
## Important Files
{Key files identified during analysis}
---
## Team Directives & Standards
<!-- PRESERVED SECTION - Content maintained across regeneration -->
{ALL PRESERVED CONTENT INSERTED HERE}
<!-- /PRESERVED SECTION -->
---
## AIWG Framework Integration
{Generated from current AIWG installation state}
### Installed Frameworks
{List of installed frameworks with versions}
### Available Agents
{Summary of deployed agents}
### Available Commands
{Summary of deployed commands}
### Orchestration
{Core orchestrator role description}
---
<!--
USER NOTES
Add team directives, conventions, or project-specific notes below.
Content in this file's preserved sections is maintained during regeneration.
Use <!-- PRESERVE --> markers for content that must be kept.
-->
```
### Step 7: Write File
1. Write generated content to target file
2. Report summary
```
Regeneration Complete
=====================
Backup: CLAUDE.md.backup-20251206-152233
Preserved (36 lines):
- Team Conventions (18 lines)
- Definition of Done (9 lines)
- Security Requirements (7 lines)
- Inline directives (2)
Regenerated:
- Repository Purpose
- Tech Stack (TypeScript, Python)
- Development Commands (12 scripts)
- Testing (Vitest)
- Architecture
- AIWG Integration (sdlc-complete, aiwg-utils)
Output: CLAUDE.md (428 lines)
```
## Examples
```bash
# Standard regeneration with backup and preservation
/aiwg-regenerate
# Preview what would be generated
/aiwg-regenerate --dry-run
# See what content would be preserved
/aiwg-regenerate --show-preserved
# Full regeneration (loses all user content)
/aiwg-regenerate --full
# Regenerate without backup (use with caution)
/aiwg-regenerate --no-backup
```
## Warning for --full Flag
If `--full` flag is used, display warning:
```
WARNING: Full regeneration will discard ALL existing content.
The following will be LOST:
- Team Conventions (18 lines)
- Definition of Done (9 lines)
- Security Requirements (7 lines)
- 2 inline directives
This cannot be undone (backup will still be created).
Continue with full regeneration? [y/N]
```
## Interactive Mode
When `--interactive` is specified, ask strategic questions before regenerating:
1. Which provider to regenerate (if multiple detected)
2. Whether to use hook file or full-inject approach
3. Whether to preserve all detected team directives
4. Whether to create a backup
**Native UX tool preference**: For each question, use the platform's native interaction tool if available (e.g., `AskUserQuestion` in Claude Code). This provides a proper input UI rather than plain text output. If no native tool is available, fall back to formatted markdown with clear options. Ask one question per interaction turn.
See `@$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/native-ux-tools.md` for the full pattern.
## Error Handling
| Condition | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| No existing file | Generate fresh document with empty preserved section |
| File read error | Report error, abort |
| Backup write fails | Abort with error (never overwrite without backup) |
| AIWG not detected | Generate project-only content, warn user |
| Parse error | Warn, offer `--full` as recovery option |
## References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/README.md — aiwg-utils addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/native-ux-tools.md — Platform detection and native UX tool usage
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/human-authorization.md — Confirmation before destructive --full regeneration
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/cli-reference.md — CLI reference for aiwg sync command
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/README.md — SDLC framework context included in regenerated filesRelated Skills
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Regenerate OpenCode context file (.opencode/context.md) with AIWG framework content
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Regenerate AGENTS.md for Factory AI with hook file architecture
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