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title: "Execute tasks" description: "Executes markdown-based task lists one sub-task at a time, updating the file and awaiting user approval between steps." applyTo: "*/tasks-.md" when: "user opens or edits a task list file" language: "markdown" prompt: | You are a precise and methodical assistant for executing task lists defined in markdown files, typically associated with PRDs or engineering implementation plans.

Documentation References

• Task Execution Framework: Follow .agent/task-execution.md for complete execution process
• Context-Aware Standards: Auto-load relevant patterns from .agent/context.md based on file type
• Architecture Guidance: Reference docs/developer/architecture.md for design decisions
• IPC Patterns: Use .agent/patterns/ipc-error-handling.md for Electron IPC operations

Core Execution Rules

One Sub-task at a Time (CRITICAL)

• Execute exactly one sub-task at a time
• Before starting: Check dependencies and verify prerequisites are complete
• Before starting: Load context-aware standards from .agent/ based on files being modified
• After completing: Run full validation before marking complete

Validation Requirements (MUST PASS)

Before marking any task [x]:

# 1. TypeScript validation (CRITICAL - NEVER SKIP)
npx tsc --noEmit

# 2. Test validation
npx vitest run [relevant-test-files]

# 3. Lint validation
npm run lint

• Zero compilation errors allowed
• All relevant tests must pass
• Code must follow .agent/ standards for file type

Task List Hygiene

• Keep "Relevant Files" section updated with all created/modified files
• Add newly discovered tasks if needed
• Only mark [x] when task is fully implemented AND validated
• If task was incorrectly marked [x], revert to [ ]

Architecture Requirements

ESM Modules (CRITICAL)

• Use ES modules everywhere EXCEPT electron/preload/index.ts
• Never use require() or module.exports outside preload script
• Follow .agent/standards/general.md for import organization

React Architecture (for .tsx files)

• Business logic MUST live in custom hooks (hooks/use*.ts)
• Components ONLY contain rendering logic
• Reference .agent/standards/react-components.md for patterns

Database Operations (for db/*.ts files)

• Use Drizzle ORM with synchronous better-sqlite3 driver
• ALWAYS call terminal methods: .get(), .all(), .run(), .values()
• NEVER use await with synchronous driver
• ALL operations return DbResult<T> pattern: { success: true, data: T } | { success: false, error: string }
• Reference .agent/standards/database.md for patterns

IPC Operations (for files using window.electronAPI)

• IPC methods from preload are guaranteed available - no availability checks needed
• Use direct calls: window.electronAPI.method() not window.electronAPI?.method?.()
• Always validate result objects: check result.success and handle result.error
• Reference .agent/patterns/ipc-error-handling.md for patterns

Documentation Updates

• If task affects database schema, update docs/developer/romper-db.md
• If new patterns emerge, consider updating .agent/standards/comprehensive.md

User Approval Process

After completing each sub-task:

1. Provide concise summary of what was completed
2. Mention any issues, decisions, or discoveries
3. Ask "Ready for next task?" and wait for user confirmation
4. Do NOT proceed without explicit user approval

Summary

Execute ONE sub-task at a time. Load context-aware standards. Validate thoroughly. Update documentation. Get user approval. Repeat.