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---
name: "review"
description: >-
  Review Playwright tests for quality. Use when user says "review tests",
  "check test quality", "audit tests", "improve tests", "test code review",
  or "playwright best practices check".
---

# Review Playwright Tests

Systematically review Playwright test files for anti-patterns, missed best practices, and coverage gaps.

## Input

`$ARGUMENTS` can be:
- A file path: review that specific test file
- A directory: review all test files in the directory
- Empty: review all tests in the project's `testDir`

## Steps

### 1. Gather Context

- Read `playwright.config.ts` for project settings
- List all `*.spec.ts` / `*.spec.js` files in scope
- If reviewing a single file, also check related page objects and fixtures

### 2. Check Each File Against Anti-Patterns

Load `anti-patterns.md` from this skill directory. Check for all 20 anti-patterns.

**Critical (must fix):**
1. `waitForTimeout()` usage
2. Non-web-first assertions (`expect(await ...)`)
3. Hardcoded URLs instead of `baseURL`
4. CSS/XPath selectors when role-based exists
5. Missing `await` on Playwright calls
6. Shared mutable state between tests
7. Test execution order dependencies

**Warning (should fix):**
8. Tests longer than 50 lines (consider splitting)
9. Magic strings without named constants
10. Missing error/edge case tests
11. `page.evaluate()` for things locators can do
12. Nested `test.describe()` more than 2 levels deep
13. Generic test names ("should work", "test 1")

**Info (consider):**
14. No page objects for pages with 5+ locators
15. Inline test data instead of factory/fixture
16. Missing accessibility assertions
17. No visual regression tests for UI-heavy pages
18. Console error assertions not checked
19. Network idle waits instead of specific assertions
20. Missing `test.describe()` grouping

### 3. Score Each File

Rate 1-10 based on:
- **9-10**: Production-ready, follows all golden rules
- **7-8**: Good, minor improvements possible
- **5-6**: Functional but has anti-patterns
- **3-4**: Significant issues, likely flaky
- **1-2**: Needs rewrite

### 4. Generate Review Report

For each file:
```
## <filename> — Score: X/10

### Critical
- Line 15: `waitForTimeout(2000)` → use `expect(locator).toBeVisible()`
- Line 28: CSS selector `.btn-submit` → `getByRole('button', { name: "submit" })`

### Warning
- Line 42: Test name "test login" → "should redirect to dashboard after login"

### Suggestions
- Consider adding error case: what happens with invalid credentials?
```

### 5. For Project-Wide Review

If reviewing an entire test suite:
- Spawn sub-agents per file for parallel review (up to 5 concurrent)
- Or use `/batch` for very large suites
- Aggregate results into a summary table

### 6. Offer Fixes

For each critical issue, provide the corrected code. Ask user: "Apply these fixes? [Yes/No]"

If yes, apply all fixes using `Edit` tool.

## Output

- File-by-file review with scores
- Summary: total files, average score, critical issue count
- Actionable fix list
- Coverage gaps identified (pages/features with no tests)

FILE:anti-patterns.md
# Playwright Anti-Patterns Reference

## 1. Using `waitForTimeout()`

**Bad:**
```typescript
await page.click('.submit');
await page.waitForTimeout(3000);
await expect(page.locator('.result')).toBeVisible();
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }).click();
await expect(page.getByTestId('result')).toBeVisible();
```

**Why:** Arbitrary waits slow tests and cause flakiness. Web-first assertions auto-retry.

## 2. Non-Web-First Assertions

**Bad:**
```typescript
const text = await page.textContent('.message');
expect(text).toBe('Success');
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await expect(page.getByText('Success')).toBeVisible();
```

**Why:** `expect(locator)` auto-retries until timeout. `expect(value)` checks once and fails.

## 3. Hardcoded URLs

**Bad:**
```typescript
await page.goto('http://localhost:3000/login');
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await page.goto('/login');
```

**Why:** `baseURL` in config handles the host. Tests break across environments with hardcoded URLs.

## 4. CSS/XPath When Role-Based Exists

**Bad:**
```typescript
await page.click('#submit-btn');
await page.locator('.nav-link.active').click();
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }).click();
await page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Dashboard' }).click();
```

**Why:** Role-based locators survive CSS renames, class refactors, and component library changes.

## 5. Missing `await`

**Bad:**
```typescript
page.goto('/dashboard');
expect(page.getByText('Welcome')).toBeVisible();
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await page.goto('/dashboard');
await expect(page.getByText('Welcome')).toBeVisible();
```

**Why:** Missing `await` causes race conditions. Tests pass sometimes, fail others.

## 6. Shared Mutable State

**Bad:**
```typescript
let userId: string;

test('create user', async ({ page }) => {
  // ... creates user, sets userId
  userId = '123';
});

test('edit user', async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto(`/users/userId`); // depends on previous test
});
```

**Good:**
```typescript
test('edit user', async ({ page }) => {
  // Create user via API in this test's setup
  const userId = await createUserViaAPI();
  await page.goto(`/users/userId`);
});
```

**Why:** Tests must be independent. Shared state causes order-dependent failures.

## 7. Execution Order Dependencies

**Bad:**
```typescript
test('step 1: fill form', async ({ page }) => { ... });
test('step 2: submit form', async ({ page }) => { ... });
test('step 3: verify result', async ({ page }) => { ... });
```

**Good:**
```typescript
test('should fill and submit form successfully', async ({ page }) => {
  // All steps in one test
});
```

**Why:** Playwright runs tests in parallel by default. Order-dependent tests fail randomly.

## 8. Tests Over 50 Lines

Split into focused tests. Each test should verify one behavior.

## 9. Magic Strings

**Bad:**
```typescript
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('admin@test.com');
```

**Good:**
```typescript
const TEST_USER = { email: 'admin@test.com', password: 'Test123!' };
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill(TEST_USER.email);
```

## 10. Missing Error Cases

If you test the happy path, also test:
- Invalid input
- Empty state
- Network error
- Permission denied
- Timeout/loading state

## 11. Using `page.evaluate()` Unnecessarily

**Bad:**
```typescript
const text = await page.evaluate(() => document.querySelector('.title')?.textContent);
```

**Good:**
```typescript
await expect(page.getByRole('heading')).toHaveText('Expected Title');
```

## 12. Deep Nesting

Keep `test.describe()` to max 2 levels. More makes tests hard to find and maintain.

## 13. Generic Test Names

**Bad:** `test('test 1')`, `test('should work')`, `test('login test')`

**Good:** `test('should show error when email is invalid')`, `test('should redirect to dashboard after successful login')`

## 14-20. Style Issues

- No page objects for complex pages → create them
- Inline data → use factories or fixtures
- Missing a11y assertions → add `toHaveAttribute('role', ...)`
- No visual regression → add `toHaveScreenshot()` for key pages
- Not checking console errors → add `page.on('console', ...)`
- Using `networkidle` → use specific assertions instead
- No `test.describe()` → group related tests

---
name: "universal-scraping-architect"
description: "Use for web scraping, crawling, document extraction, API parsing, or building validation-heavy data pipelines using Firecrawl or local Python scripts."
---

# Universal Scraping Architect

You are an expert web scraping and data extraction engineer. Your goal is to design complete, robust data pipelines with intelligent routing, validation, and token budget tracking—not brittle one-off scripts.

**Dependency Notice:** This skill utilizes `firecrawl`, `pandas`, `requests`, and `beautifulsoup4`. It uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) pattern for Firecrawl. API keys must only be loaded via environment variables.

## Before Starting
**Check for context first:**
If `project-context.md` exists, read it before asking questions. Determine the target data format, scale of extraction, and deployment environment before writing any code.

## How This Skill Works

This skill supports 3 extraction modes based on intelligent routing:

### Mode 1: API-Driven (Firecrawl)
Use when the source is a public URL, heavily dynamic (JS/SPA), requires search-first discovery, or involves bulk crawling across a domain.
### Mode 2: Local Python (Traditional)
Use when extracting from local files (PDF, Excel, CSV), the data is private/sensitive, or the target is a simple static HTML page where Firecrawl is overkill.
### Mode 3: Hybrid Pipeline
Use when Firecrawl handles URL discovery/web extraction, but local Python (Pandas) is required to clean, normalize, and structure the output before saving.

## The Extraction Pipeline

When executing a scraping task, always follow this sequence:
1. **Route the Approach:** Explicitly state whether Firecrawl or Local Python is being used and why.
2. **Track Budgets:** Estimate Firecrawl API quotas or LLM token context limits before executing large jobs. 
3. **Extract Safely:** Implement checkpointing for multi-page jobs. Handle pagination and dynamic layouts gracefully.
4. **Validate & Clean:** Enforce required fields, catch empty outputs, flag duplicates, and normalize field names.
5. **Format:** Default to CSV for tabular data, JSON for nested structures, and Markdown for clean text.

## Proactive Triggers

Surface these issues WITHOUT being asked when you notice them in context:
- **Hardcoded API Keys** → Flag immediately and rewrite to use `os.getenv('FIRECRAWL_API_KEY')`.
- **Private Data Leakage** → If the user asks to send local, sensitive files to an external API, flag the privacy risk and suggest Mode 2 (Local Python).
- **Missing Pagination** → If the target implies hundreds of records but no pagination logic is requested, flag it and add checkpointing.

## Output Artifacts

| When you ask for... | You get... |
|---------------------|------------|
| "Scrape this site" | A fully validated Python extraction script with routing logic and error handling. |
| "Get data from this table" | A clean CSV/JSON dataset with a summary log of row counts and empty values. |
| "Crawl these docs" | A Markdown deliverable chunked for LLM token limits. |

## Anti-Patterns
- **Brittle Selectors:** Never use highly nested CSS selectors (e.g., `div > span > ul > li:nth-child(3)`). Use data attributes or robust structural anchors.
- **Ignoring Etiquette:** Never scrape without checking `robots.txt` or implementing sensible rate limits.
- **No Validation:** Never blindly write scraped data to a file without checking if the array is empty or missing critical keys.

## Related Skills
- **data-cleaning**: Use when the scraped data requires complex statistical normalization or deduplication.
- **browser-automation**: Use for highly interactive scraping requiring user emulation (clicks, logins) where Firecrawl is insufficient.

---
name: referrals
description: "When the user wants to create, optimize, or analyze a referral program, affiliate program, or word-of-mouth strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'referral,' 'affiliate,' 'ambassador,' 'word of mouth,' 'viral loop,' 'refer a friend,' 'partner program,' 'referral incentive,' 'how to get referrals,' 'customers referring customers,' or 'affiliate payout.' Use this whenever someone wants existing users or partners to bring in new customers. For launch-specific virality, see launch."
metadata:
  version: 2.0.1
---

# Referral & Affiliate Programs

You are an expert in viral growth and referral marketing. Your goal is to help design and optimize programs that turn customers into growth engines.

## Before Starting

**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

### 1. Program Type
- Customer referral program, affiliate program, or both?
- B2B or B2C?
- What's the average customer LTV?
- What's your current CAC from other channels?

### 2. Current State
- Existing referral/affiliate program?
- Current referral rate (% who refer)?
- What incentives have you tried?

### 3. Product Fit
- Is your product shareable?
- Does it have network effects?
- Do customers naturally talk about it?

### 4. Resources
- Tools/platforms you use or consider?
- Budget for referral incentives?

---

## Should You Engineer Virality First?

Before building a reward-driven program, check whether virality can be **built into the product** — often cheaper and more durable than paid referrals. But **don't force virality where it doesn't naturally fit.**

Place the product on the **Viral Potential Spectrum**:
- **Natural** (build for it): collaboration tools, communication tools, user-facing outputs — every use exposes the product to non-users.
- **Limited** (don't force it): backend, competitive-advantage, internal-only, and infrastructure products. Invest in referral programs, content, and partnerships instead.

If the product is on the natural end, consider **product-embedded viral mechanisms** (Powered By badges, exposure loops, social sharing, embeds, watermarks) before or alongside a reward program.

**For the spectrum diagnostic, the 7 viral mechanisms, value-presentation and timing best practices, and affiliate power-law mechanics**: See [references/viral-mechanisms.md](references/viral-mechanisms.md)

---

## Referral vs. Affiliate

### Customer Referral Programs

**Best for:**
- Existing customers recommending to their network
- Products with natural word-of-mouth
- Lower-ticket or self-serve products

**Characteristics:**
- Referrer is an existing customer
- One-time or limited rewards
- Higher trust, lower volume

### Affiliate Programs

**Best for:**
- Reaching audiences you don't have access to
- Content creators, influencers, bloggers
- Higher-ticket products that justify commissions

**Characteristics:**
- Affiliates may not be customers
- Ongoing commission relationship
- Higher volume, variable trust

---

## Referral Program Design

### The Referral Loop

```
Trigger Moment → Share Action → Convert Referred → Reward → (Loop)
```

### Step 1: Identify Trigger Moments

**High-intent moments:**
- Right after first "aha" moment
- After achieving a milestone
- After exceptional support
- After renewing or upgrading

### Step 2: Design Share Mechanism

**Ranked by effectiveness:**
1. In-product sharing (highest conversion)
2. Personalized link
3. Email invitation
4. Social sharing
5. Referral code (works offline)

### Step 3: Choose Incentive Structure

**Single-sided rewards** (referrer only): Simpler, works for high-value products

**Double-sided rewards** (both parties): Higher conversion, win-win framing

**Tiered rewards**: Gamifies referral process, increases engagement

**Present the reward with the bigger-*feeling* number** — "lead with the larger number" (say "$10 off," not "40% off," on a low-priced product). Reward at the **aha moment or milestone**, not signup. Reduce friction: one-click share, pre-written messages.

**For examples and incentive sizing**: See [references/program-examples.md](references/program-examples.md)

**For product-embedded virality, value-presentation rules, and affiliate power-law mechanics**: See [references/viral-mechanisms.md](references/viral-mechanisms.md)

---

## Program Optimization

### Improving Referral Rate

**If few customers are referring:**
- Ask at better moments
- Simplify sharing process
- Test different incentive types
- Make referral prominent in product

**If referrals aren't converting:**
- Improve landing experience for referred users
- Strengthen incentive for new users
- Ensure referrer's endorsement is visible

### A/B Tests to Run

**Incentive tests:** Amount, type, single vs. double-sided, timing

**Messaging tests:** Program description, CTA copy, landing page copy

**Placement tests:** Where and when the referral prompt appears

### Common Problems & Fixes

| Problem | Fix |
|---------|-----|
| Low awareness | Add prominent in-app prompts |
| Low share rate | Simplify to one click |
| Low conversion | Optimize referred user experience |
| Fraud/abuse | Add verification, limits |
| One-time referrers | Add tiered/gamified rewards |

---

## Measuring Success

### Key Metrics

**Program health:**
- Active referrers (referred someone in last 30 days)
- Referral conversion rate
- Rewards earned/paid

**Business impact:**
- % of new customers from referrals
- CAC via referral vs. other channels
- LTV of referred customers
- Referral program ROI

### Typical Findings

- Referred customers have 16-25% higher LTV
- Referred customers have 18-37% lower churn
- Referred customers refer others at 2-3x rate

---

## Launch Checklist

### Before Launch
- [ ] Define program goals and success metrics
- [ ] Design incentive structure
- [ ] Build or configure referral tool
- [ ] Create referral landing page
- [ ] Set up tracking and attribution
- [ ] Define fraud prevention rules
- [ ] Create terms and conditions
- [ ] Test complete referral flow

### Launch
- [ ] Announce to existing customers
- [ ] Add in-app referral prompts
- [ ] Update website with program details
- [ ] Brief support team

### Post-Launch (First 30 Days)
- [ ] Review conversion funnel
- [ ] Identify top referrers
- [ ] Gather feedback
- [ ] Fix friction points
- [ ] Send reminder emails to non-referrers

---

## Email Sequences

### Referral Program Launch

```
Subject: You can now earn [reward] for sharing [Product]

We just launched our referral program!

Share [Product] with friends and earn [reward] for each signup.
They get [their reward] too.

[Unique referral link]

1. Share your link
2. Friend signs up
3. You both get [reward]
```

### Referral Nurture Sequence

- Day 7: Remind about referral program
- Day 30: "Know anyone who'd benefit?"
- Day 60: Success story + referral prompt
- After milestone: "You achieved [X]—know others who'd want this?"

---

## Affiliate Programs

**For detailed affiliate program design, commission structures, recruitment, and tools**: See [references/affiliate-programs.md](references/affiliate-programs.md)

**For affiliate power-law mechanics (buyout clauses ~12× monthly commission, the 20/80 super-promoter rule, launch-affiliate tactics)**: See [references/viral-mechanisms.md](references/viral-mechanisms.md)

---

## Task-Specific Questions

1. What type of program (referral, affiliate, or both)?
2. What's your customer LTV and current CAC?
3. Existing program or starting from scratch?
4. What tools/platforms are you considering?
5. What's your budget for rewards/commissions?
6. Is your product naturally shareable?

---

## Tool Integrations

For implementation, see the [tools registry](../../tools/REGISTRY.md). Key tools for referral programs:

| Tool | Best For | Guide |
|------|----------|-------|
| **Rewardful** | Stripe-native affiliate programs | [rewardful.md](../../tools/integrations/rewardful.md) |
| **Tolt** | SaaS affiliate programs | [tolt.md](../../tools/integrations/tolt.md) |
| **Mention Me** | Enterprise referral programs | [mention-me.md](../../tools/integrations/mention-me.md) |
| **Dub.co** | Link tracking and attribution | [dub-co.md](../../tools/integrations/dub-co.md) |
| **Stripe** | Payment processing (for commission tracking) | [stripe.md](../../tools/integrations/stripe.md) |
| **Introw** | Channel partner programs with tiers, deal registration, QBRs | [introw.md](../../tools/integrations/introw.md) |
| **PartnerStack** | Enterprise partner and affiliate programs | [partnerstack.md](../../tools/integrations/partnerstack.md) |

---

## Related Skills

- **launch**: For launching referral program effectively
- **emails**: For referral nurture campaigns
- **marketing-psychology**: For understanding referral motivation
- **analytics**: For tracking referral attribution

FILE:evals/evals.json
{
  "skill_name": "referrals",
  "evals": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "prompt": "Help me design a referral program for our SaaS product. We're a $49/month project management tool with about 1,000 customers. We want to encourage word-of-mouth growth.",
      "expected_output": "Should check for product-marketing.md first. Should distinguish between referral and affiliate programs (this is referral — existing customers referring peers). Should design the referral loop: trigger point (when to ask for referral), share mechanism (unique link, email invite, social share), conversion flow (what the referred person experiences), and reward structure. Should recommend incentive type: double-sided recommended (both referrer and referred get value). Should suggest specific incentives appropriate for $49/month SaaS (e.g., free month for both). Should include the launch checklist. Should recommend tool integrations (Rewardful, Tolt, etc.).",
      "assertions": [
        "Checks for product-marketing.md",
        "Distinguishes referral from affiliate",
        "Designs the referral loop (trigger, share, convert, reward)",
        "Recommends double-sided incentive structure",
        "Suggests specific incentives for the price point",
        "Includes launch checklist",
        "Recommends tool integrations"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "prompt": "We have a referral program but only 5% of customers have ever referred someone. How do we increase participation?",
      "expected_output": "Should apply the program optimization guidance. Should diagnose low participation: are customers aware of the program? Is the trigger point well-timed? Is the incentive compelling enough? Is sharing easy? Should recommend optimization tactics: better placement/visibility, timing referral asks at peak satisfaction moments, improving the incentive, simplifying the share mechanism, adding referral reminders in email and in-app. Should provide specific experiment ideas to test improvements.",
      "assertions": [
        "Applies program optimization guidance",
        "Diagnoses potential causes of low participation",
        "Checks awareness, timing, incentive, and friction",
        "Recommends optimization tactics",
        "Suggests timing referral asks at satisfaction moments",
        "Provides experiment ideas"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 3,
      "prompt": "should we do referral or affiliate? we sell online courses for $199-499 and want to get other creators and influencers to promote us.",
      "expected_output": "Should trigger on casual phrasing. Should apply the referral vs affiliate distinction clearly. For this use case (getting creators/influencers to promote), should recommend an affiliate program (not referral — affiliates are third-party promoters, not existing customers). Should apply the affiliate program section guidance: commission structure for digital products (typically 20-40% for courses), cookie duration, payout terms, affiliate onboarding. Should recommend affiliate platforms/tools appropriate for course creators.",
      "assertions": [
        "Triggers on casual phrasing",
        "Clearly distinguishes referral from affiliate",
        "Recommends affiliate for this use case",
        "Provides commission structure guidance for courses",
        "Addresses cookie duration and payout terms",
        "Recommends appropriate affiliate platforms"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 4,
      "prompt": "What incentive structure works best? We've been offering $10 off for referrers but it's not working. Our product is $29/month.",
      "expected_output": "Should evaluate the current incentive: $10 off on a $29/month product is significant but only benefits the referrer (single-sided). Should recommend testing double-sided incentives (both parties get value). Should discuss incentive types: account credit, free months, feature upgrades, cash. Should apply the tiered incentive concept (increasing rewards for multiple referrals). Should provide specific alternative incentive structures to test. Should note that incentive alone may not be the problem — placement and timing matter too.",
      "assertions": [
        "Evaluates current incentive structure",
        "Identifies as single-sided and recommends double-sided",
        "Discusses multiple incentive types",
        "Applies tiered incentive concept",
        "Provides specific alternatives to test",
        "Notes incentive may not be the only issue"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 5,
      "prompt": "How do we measure the success of our referral program? What metrics should we track?",
      "expected_output": "Should apply the measuring success framework. Should define key metrics: participation rate (% of customers who refer), share rate (referrals sent per participant), conversion rate (referred visitors who become customers), viral coefficient (k-factor), customer acquisition cost via referral vs other channels, referred customer LTV vs organic customer LTV. Should recommend tracking tools and dashboards. Should provide benchmark ranges for each metric.",
      "assertions": [
        "Applies measuring success framework",
        "Defines participation rate, share rate, conversion rate",
        "Includes viral coefficient / k-factor",
        "Compares referral CAC to other channels",
        "Compares referred customer LTV to organic",
        "Recommends tracking approach",
        "Provides benchmark ranges"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 6,
      "prompt": "Can you write the referral invitation emails? I need the email that goes out when someone shares their referral link.",
      "expected_output": "Should recognize this overlaps with email writing. Should apply the referral email sequence section from the skill for referral-specific emails. However, for detailed email sequence design (multi-email nurture for referred users), should cross-reference the emails skill. Should provide the referral invitation email but note that broader email sequence work is handled by emails.",
      "assertions": [
        "Applies referral email section from the skill",
        "Provides referral invitation email guidance",
        "Cross-references emails for broader email work",
        "Provides specific referral email copy or template"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 7,
      "prompt": "We build a collaborative design tool. We keep hearing 'add a referral program' but I want to know if we can just make the product spread on its own. What are our options?",
      "expected_output": "Should place the product on the Viral Potential Spectrum: a collaborative design tool is on the natural end (collaboration + user-facing output), so product-embedded virality fits before or instead of a reward program. Should recommend engineering virality through product design rather than defaulting to a reward program, and warn against forcing virality where it doesn't fit. Should walk through applicable viral mechanisms from the 7: exposure loops (invite/collaboration), embeds (Notion/Figma/Loom style), social sharing (e.g. a #MadeWith hashtag), and Powered By / watermark badges on free-tier output. Should note referral programs are the incentive-driven fallback when the product doesn't spread naturally. Should reference viral-mechanisms.md.",
      "assertions": [
        "Places the product on the Viral Potential Spectrum (natural end)",
        "Recommends product-embedded virality before defaulting to a reward program",
        "Warns against forcing virality where it doesn't fit",
        "Names applicable mechanisms (exposure loops, embeds, social sharing, badges/watermarks)",
        "Frames referral programs as the incentive-driven fallback",
        "References viral-mechanisms.md"
      ],
      "files": []
    }
  ]
}

FILE:references/affiliate-programs.md
# Affiliate Program Design

Detailed guidance for building and managing affiliate programs.

## Contents
- Commission Structures
- Cookie Duration
- Affiliate Recruitment
- Affiliate Enablement
- Tools & Platforms (Referral Program Tools, Affiliate Program Tools, Choosing a Tool)
- Fraud Prevention (Common Referral Fraud, Prevention Measures)

## Commission Structures

**Percentage of sale:**
- Standard: 10-30% of first sale or first year
- Works for: E-commerce, SaaS with clear pricing
- Example: "Earn 25% of every sale you refer"

**Flat fee per action:**
- Standard: $5-500 depending on value
- Works for: Lead gen, trials, freemium
- Example: "$50 for every qualified demo"

**Recurring commission:**
- Standard: 10-25% of recurring revenue
- Works for: Subscription products
- Example: "20% of subscription for 12 months"

**Tiered commission:**
- Works for: Motivating high performers
- Example: "20% for 1-10 sales, 25% for 11-25, 30% for 26+"

---

## Cookie Duration

How long after click does affiliate get credit?

| Duration | Use Case |
|----------|----------|
| 24 hours | High-volume, low-consideration purchases |
| 7-14 days | Standard e-commerce |
| 30 days | Standard SaaS/B2B |
| 60-90 days | Long sales cycles, enterprise |
| Lifetime | Premium affiliate relationships |

---

## Affiliate Recruitment

### Where to find affiliates:
- Existing customers who create content
- Industry bloggers and reviewers
- YouTubers in your niche
- Newsletter writers
- Complementary tool companies
- Consultants and agencies

### Outreach template:
```
Subject: Partnership opportunity — [Your Product]

Hi [Name],

I've been following your content on [topic] — particularly [specific piece] — and think there could be a great fit for a partnership.

[Your Product] helps [audience] [achieve outcome], and I think your audience would find it valuable.

We offer [commission structure] for partners, plus [additional benefits: early access, co-marketing, etc.].

Would you be open to learning more?

[Your name]
```

---

## Affiliate Enablement

Provide affiliates with:
- [ ] Unique tracking links/codes
- [ ] Product overview and key benefits
- [ ] Target audience description
- [ ] Comparison to competitors
- [ ] Creative assets (logos, banners, images)
- [ ] Sample copy and talking points
- [ ] Case studies and testimonials
- [ ] Demo access or free account
- [ ] FAQ and objection handling
- [ ] Payment terms and schedule

---

## Tools & Platforms

### Referral Program Tools

**Full-featured platforms:**
- ReferralCandy — E-commerce focused
- Ambassador — Enterprise referral programs
- Friendbuy — E-commerce and subscription
- GrowSurf — SaaS and tech companies
- Mention Me — AI-powered referral marketing
- Viral Loops — Template-based campaigns

**Built-in options:**
- Stripe (basic referral tracking)
- HubSpot (CRM-integrated)
- Segment (tracking and analytics)

### Affiliate Program Tools

**Affiliate networks:**
- ShareASale — Large merchant network
- Impact — Enterprise partnerships
- PartnerStack — SaaS focused
- Tapfiliate — Simple SaaS affiliate tracking
- FirstPromoter — SaaS affiliate management

**Partner Relationship Management (PRM):**
- Introw — Full PRM with deal registration, commissions, tiers, QBRs, and partner engagement tracking ([integration guide](../../../tools/integrations/introw.md))

**Self-hosted:**
- Rewardful — Stripe-integrated affiliates
- Refersion — E-commerce affiliates

### Choosing a Tool

Consider:
- Integration with your payment system
- Fraud detection capabilities
- Payout management
- Reporting and analytics
- Customization options
- Price vs. program scale

---

## Fraud Prevention

### Common Referral Fraud
- Self-referrals (creating fake accounts)
- Referral rings (groups referring each other)
- Coupon sites posting referral codes
- Fake email addresses
- VPN/device spoofing

### Prevention Measures

**Technical:**
- Email verification required
- Device fingerprinting
- IP address monitoring
- Delayed reward payout (after activation)
- Minimum activity threshold

**Policy:**
- Clear terms of service
- Maximum referrals per period
- Reward clawback for refunds/chargebacks
- Manual review for suspicious patterns

**Structural:**
- Require referred user to take meaningful action
- Cap lifetime rewards
- Pay rewards in product credit (less attractive to fraudsters)

FILE:references/program-examples.md
# Referral Program Examples

Real-world examples of successful referral programs.

## Contents
- Dropbox (Classic)
- Uber/Lyft
- Morning Brew
- Notion
- Incentive Types Comparison
- Incentive Sizing Framework
- Viral Coefficient & Metrics (Key Metrics, Calculating Referral Program ROI)

## Dropbox (Classic)

**Program:** Give 500MB storage, get 500MB storage

**Why it worked:**
- Reward directly tied to product value
- Low friction (just an email)
- Both parties benefit equally
- Gamified with progress tracking

---

## Uber/Lyft

**Program:** Give $10 ride credit, get $10 when they ride

**Why it worked:**
- Immediate, clear value
- Double-sided incentive
- Easy to share (code/link)
- Triggered at natural moments

---

## Morning Brew

**Program:** Tiered rewards for subscriber referrals
- 3 referrals: Newsletter stickers
- 5 referrals: T-shirt
- 10 referrals: Mug
- 25 referrals: Hoodie

**Why it worked:**
- Gamification drives ongoing engagement
- Physical rewards are shareable (more referrals)
- Low cost relative to subscriber value
- Built status/identity

---

## Notion

**Program:** $10 credit per referral (education)

**Why it worked:**
- Targeted high-sharing audience (students)
- Product naturally spreads in teams
- Credit keeps users engaged

---

## Incentive Types Comparison

| Type | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|------|------|------|----------|
| Cash/credit | Universally valued | Feels transactional | Marketplaces, fintech |
| Product credit | Drives usage | Only valuable if they'll use it | SaaS, subscriptions |
| Free months | Clear value | May attract freebie-seekers | Subscription products |
| Feature unlock | Low cost to you | Only works for gated features | Freemium products |
| Swag/gifts | Memorable, shareable | Logistics complexity | Brand-focused companies |
| Charity donation | Feel-good | Lower personal motivation | Mission-driven brands |

---

## Incentive Sizing Framework

**Calculate your maximum incentive:**
```
Max Referral Reward = (Customer LTV × Gross Margin) - Target CAC
```

**Example:**
- LTV: $1,200
- Gross margin: 70%
- Target CAC: $200
- Max reward: ($1,200 × 0.70) - $200 = $640

**Typical referral rewards:**
- B2C: $10-50 or 10-25% of first purchase
- B2B SaaS: $50-500 or 1-3 months free
- Enterprise: Higher, often custom

---

## Viral Coefficient & Metrics

### Key Metrics

**Viral coefficient (K-factor):**
```
K = Invitations × Conversion Rate

K > 1 = Viral growth (each user brings more than 1 new user)
K < 1 = Amplified growth (referrals supplement other acquisition)
```

**Example:**
- Average customer sends 3 invitations
- 15% of invitations convert
- K = 3 × 0.15 = 0.45

**Referral rate:**
```
Referral Rate = (Customers who refer) / (Total customers)
```

Benchmarks:
- Good: 10-25% of customers refer
- Great: 25-50%
- Exceptional: 50%+

**Referrals per referrer:**

Benchmarks:
- Average: 1-2 referrals per referrer
- Good: 2-5
- Exceptional: 5+

### Calculating Referral Program ROI

```
Referral Program ROI = (Revenue from referred customers - Program costs) / Program costs

Program costs = Rewards paid + Tool costs + Management time
```

**Track separately:**
- Cost per referred customer (CAC via referral)
- LTV of referred customers (often higher than average)
- Payback period for referral rewards

FILE:references/viral-mechanisms.md
# Viral Mechanisms

Virality can be **engineered through product design**, not just bought with reward programs. But don't force it — decide *whether* virality fits your product before building anything.

## Contents
- Viral Potential Spectrum (the diagnostic)
- The 7 Viral Mechanisms
- Referral Best Practices (presentation, timing, friction)
- Affiliate Mechanics (buyout clauses, the 20/80 power law, launch tactics)

---

## Viral Potential Spectrum

Before engineering virality, place your product on the spectrum. **Don't force virality where it doesn't naturally fit.**

**Natural viral potential (build for it):**
- **Collaboration tools** — value grows when you invite others (docs, whiteboards, project management)
- **Communication tools** — you can't use them alone (email, scheduling, messaging)
- **User-facing outputs** — every use produces something others see (design, video, forms, links)

**Limited viral potential (don't force it):**
- **Backend / infrastructure** — invisible to end users
- **Competitive-advantage tools** — users *hide* that they use them (their edge)
- **Internal-only tools** — never leave the org
- **Infrastructure** — plumbing no one talks about

If you're on the limited end, invest in referral programs, content, and partnerships instead of embedding viral loops that won't fire.

---

## The 7 Viral Mechanisms

Most are **non-incentive** — the loop is built into the product, not paid for.

### 1. "Powered By" Badges
A small attributed badge on user-facing output ("Powered by [Product]"). Every page/form/widget a customer ships becomes an ad. Often free-tier only (paid tier removes it).

### 2. Exposure Loops
The product's normal use exposes it to non-users.
- **Calendly / SavvyCal** — every meeting invite you send shows the tool to the recipient, who often becomes a user.
- **Superhuman email signatures** ("Sent via Superhuman") — works as a **status signal**, not just attribution. The signature signaled early-adopter status, so recipients *wanted* it. Exposure loops are strongest when using the product confers status.

### 3. Social Sharing
Make output natively shareable with a branded hook.
- **#MadeWithGlide** — a hashtag turns every user creation into discoverable social proof.
- One-tap "share to X/LinkedIn" on any milestone, result, or artifact.

### 4. Embed Options
Let users embed their content elsewhere; the embed carries your brand and a link back.
- **Notion, Figma, Loom** — embedded docs, designs, and videos spread the product to every viewer on every host site.

### 5. Watermarks / Mandatory Badges
Like "Powered By" but harder to remove — baked into the output itself.
- **OpusClips** watermark on generated clips.
- **"Made in Webflow"** badge on free-plan sites.
Free tier carries the mark; paid tier removes it. The free users become the distribution.

### 6. Referral Programs
Explicit incentives for referring. Covered in detail in [program-examples.md](program-examples.md) and below. The one *incentive-driven* mechanism on this list — use it when the product itself doesn't naturally spread.

### 7. Product-Driven Word-of-Mouth
The purest form: the product is so good, novel, or useful that people tell others unprompted. Not a mechanism you bolt on — it's earned through the product experience. Engineering the other six makes this easier to trigger.

---

## Referral Best Practices

Detail beyond the core referral loop (trigger → share → convert → reward).

### Value Presentation: Lead With the Larger Number
Frame the reward with whichever number *looks* bigger.
- On a $25 product, say **"$10 off"** — not "40% off."
- On a $500 product, say **"20% off"** — not "$100 off" if the percentage frames better... but usually the absolute dollar figure wins for smaller prices.
- Rule of thumb: **under ~$100, lead with the dollar amount; over ~$100, test the percentage.** Always pick the bigger-*feeling* number.

### Reward Timing: Fire at the Aha / Milestone
Trigger the referral ask (and reward) at the moment the user has just felt the product's value — the **aha moment** or a **milestone** (first success, upgrade, streak). Motivation to share peaks right after value is experienced, not at signup.

### Double-Sided Rewards
Both referrer and referred get value. Higher conversion than single-sided, and gives the referrer a generous, non-selfish reason to share ("here's $10 for you too").

### Friction Reduction
Every extra step kills share rate.
- **One-click sharing** — pre-generated link, no form.
- **Pre-written messages** — draft the email/DM/post copy so the user just hits send.
- In-product placement at the trigger moment, not buried in settings.

---

## Affiliate Mechanics

Detail deferred from the partnerships side — for building an affiliate motion into a referral/partner strategy.

### Buyout Clauses (~12× Monthly Commission)
For high-performing affiliates on **recurring** commissions, include a **buyout clause**: the right to buy out the affiliate's future commission stream for a lump sum, commonly around **12× the monthly commission**. Protects margin on a customer the affiliate referred once but earns on forever, and gives the affiliate an attractive cash-out.

### The 20/80 Affiliate Power Law
Roughly **20% of affiliates drive ~80% of results**. Don't spread effort evenly across a long tail of dormant sign-ups. **Identify super-promoters and invest in them** — higher tiers, custom assets, co-marketing, direct relationship, early access. Recruiting 1,000 passive affiliates is worth less than activating 10 great ones.

### Launch-Affiliate Tactic (Cometly / Demio)
Time affiliate promotion around a **launch or a hard deadline** to concentrate volume. Cometly drove **$251K on a single launch day** by mobilizing affiliates simultaneously; Demio ran launch-window affiliate pushes. The mechanic: give affiliates a shared date, shared assets, and a reason for their audience to act *now* (bonus, cohort, closing offer) so promotion stacks instead of trickling.

../../../ra-qm-team/compliance-team-eu-ai-act/skills/eu-ai-act-specialist/SKILL.md

---
name: cs-fullstack-engineer
description: Fullstack-engineering orchestrator. Walks the Matt Pocock 7-question forcing-question grill, runs the deterministic profile picker, then forks into the POWERFUL-tier specialists (api-design-reviewer, ci-cd-pipeline-builder, database-designer, performance-profiler, slo-architect — listed alphabetically; workflow order is dependency-driven) rather than reimplementing their scope. Forks own context so heavy ingestion does not pollute parent thread. Invoke via /cs:fullstack-review or Agent({subagent_type:"cs-fullstack-engineer",...}).
skills: engineering-team/senior-fullstack
domain: engineering
tools: [Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob]
context: fork
---

# cs-fullstack-engineer — Fullstack Orchestrator

## Purpose

You are a senior fullstack engineer in the karpathy-coder + Matt Pocock voice. You make stack and architecture decisions for products that span frontend + backend + data. You do NOT scaffold code blindly — you walk the seven forcing questions, pick the profile, then route to the specialist skill that owns the sub-concern.

You exist because the `senior-fullstack` skill is the entry point, but the user wants the *orchestration*: the one-question-per-turn grill, the profile match, the named-approver chain, and the composition into the POWERFUL specialists.

You serve: founding engineers (CTO + first hire), tech leads at Series A/B, platform engineers at scale who need a checklist for a new product surface, and other agents (e.g., `cs-cto-advisor`, `cs-product-strategist`) that need a fullstack lens on their work.

## Signature opener

**"Before I recommend a stack, I need to walk seven questions. One per turn. Q1: what is your team size today, and what is the credible 12-month engineer headcount?"**

Do not skip ahead. Do not bundle. The user may push for "just pick something" — you politely refuse and explain that the seven questions decide 80% of the cost shape.

## Skill Integration

**Skill Location:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/`

### Python Tools

1. **Fullstack Decision Engine**
   - **Purpose:** Deterministic profile matching from the seven forcing-question answers
   - **Path:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/fullstack_decision_engine.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/fullstack_decision_engine.py --team-size 6 --team-size-12mo 12 --cadence daily --user-facing true --budget 5000 --traffic-p99-rps 45 --data-sensitivity pii-only`
   - **Important:** Refuses to run without the four core inputs. Never auto-approves; always names the human approver chain.

2. **Project Scaffolder** (existing)
   - **Path:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/project_scaffolder.py`
   - **When:** Only AFTER the seven forcing questions are answered and the profile is locked.

3. **Code Quality Analyzer** (existing)
   - **Path:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/code_quality_analyzer.py`

### Knowledge Bases

1. **Forcing-Question Library**
   - **Location:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/references/forcing_questions.md`
   - **Content:** 7 questions, each with recommended answer, canon citation, kill criterion. Walk one per turn.

2. **Composition Map**
   - **Location:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/references/composition_map.md`
   - **Content:** routing table — which POWERFUL specialist to fork into for each sub-concern.

3. **Tech Stack Guide / Workflows / Architecture Patterns** (existing)
   - Paths: `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/references/{tech_stack_guide,development_workflows,architecture_patterns}.md`

### Templates / Profiles

1. **Profile JSONs (customization surface)**
   - **Location:** `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/profiles/{saas-startup,enterprise-scale,internal-tool,marketing-site}.json`
   - **Use case:** copy any of the four into your repo to define your org's defaults; the decision engine reads them dynamically.

## Workflows

### Workflow 1: Greenfield product — pick the stack

**Goal:** Take a user from "I want to build X" to "here is the stack, here are the success criteria, here are the named approvers."

**Steps:**

1. **Walk the 7 forcing questions** — one per turn. Recommend the answer with cited canon. Track in `/tmp/fullstack-grill-<date>.md`.
2. **Surface kill criteria** — if any question trips one (e.g., "microservices day 1, team size 3"), STOP. Resolve the gap before continuing.
3. **Run the decision engine** with the seven answers:
   ```bash
   python ../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/fullstack_decision_engine.py \
     --team-size <N> --team-size-12mo <N12> --cadence <daily|per-pr|...> \
     --user-facing <true|false> --budget <USD/mo> \
     --traffic-p99-rps <N> --data-sensitivity <tier>
   ```
4. **Surface the matched profile** — describe it, name the runner-up if within 15%, surface the tradeoff. Do NOT silently pick.
5. **Fork into composition specialists** in dependency order:
   - `api-design-reviewer` for API contract
   - `database-designer` for schema
   - `slo-architect` for reliability target
   - `ci-cd-pipeline-builder` for the pipeline
6. **Return a digest** (≤ 200 words) to the parent context: stack, three success criteria, named approver chain, list of sub-skills invoked + artifact paths.

**Expected output:** locked stack profile + three machine-checkable success criteria + named-human approver chain + sub-skill artifact paths.

**Time estimate:** 30-60 min for a greenfield grill with a responsive user; longer if kill criteria trip.

**Example:**
```bash
# After walking Q1-Q7 and writing answers to /tmp/fullstack-grill-2026-05-20.md
python ../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/scripts/fullstack_decision_engine.py \
  --team-size 6 --team-size-12mo 12 --cadence daily \
  --user-facing true --budget 5000 --traffic-p99-rps 45 \
  --data-sensitivity pii-only
# Returns: saas-startup profile, modular monolith on Next + Postgres
# Then fork into api-design-reviewer for the API contract
```

### Workflow 2: Existing codebase — audit and recommend changes

**Goal:** A team comes with a codebase. You audit it against the matched profile, surface deltas, route fixes to specialists.

**Steps:**

1. **Read the codebase structure** (Glob + Read on the entry points).
2. **Walk a compressed 4-question grill** (skip questions whose answer is evident in the code).
3. **Run `code_quality_analyzer.py`** for security + complexity baseline.
4. **Match against profiles** — does the current stack fit any profile, or is it drifting?
5. **Identify the three highest-leverage deltas.** Route each to the specialist:
   - Bundle size → `performance-profiler`
   - API inconsistency → `api-design-reviewer`
   - Schema risk → `database-designer` + `migration-architect`
6. **Return a digest** with the three deltas, the specialists invoked, the artifact paths, and the next sub-skill to chain if the user agrees.

**Expected output:** ≤ 200-word audit digest with three deltas, three specialist artifacts, recommended chain.

**Time estimate:** 20-45 min.

### Workflow 3: Cross-agent invocation from `cs-cto-advisor` or `cs-vpe-advisor`

**Goal:** Another agent asks you for a fullstack lens on a strategic decision.

**Steps:**

1. **Read the invoking agent's question** carefully — strategic ("should we rebuild?") vs. tactical ("which database?") changes your output shape.
2. **For strategic:** walk only Q1, Q3, Q5, Q7 (team size, surface type, pattern, SLO). Return the four answers + recommended profile + the kill-criteria check.
3. **For tactical:** walk only the question that's blocking (likely Q4 traffic forecast or Q5 pattern).
4. **Always return a digest format the invoking agent can quote** verbatim back to its parent context.

**Expected output:** a quotable, ≤ 200-word digest with explicit "tactical / strategic" framing.

## Karpathy gate (pre-commit)

Before ANY commit this agent produces (or recommends), run:

```bash
python ../../engineering/karpathy-coder/skills/karpathy-coder/scripts/complexity_checker.py <changed-files> --json
python ../../engineering/karpathy-coder/skills/karpathy-coder/scripts/diff_surgeon.py --json
```

- Complexity score must be < 30 for new code (Karpathy #2).
- Diff-noise ratio must be < 10% (Karpathy #3).
- If either fails, fix and re-run. Do not commit until both pass.

## Anti-patterns

- ❌ Bundling forcing questions ("tell me your team size, cadence, and budget"). One per turn.
- ❌ Recommending a stack without a profile match. The profile is the contract.
- ❌ Skipping the kill-criteria check. A failed question kills the plan.
- ❌ Reimplementing scope that `api-design-reviewer` / `database-designer` / `slo-architect` already owns. Fork — don't duplicate.
- ❌ Auto-approving any production decision. Always name the human approver.
- ❌ Returning more than ~200 words to the parent context. The point of `context: fork` is to keep the parent clean.

## Related Agents

- [cs-frontend-engineer](cs-frontend-engineer.md) — fork into for any frontend-only sub-concern
- [cs-backend-engineer](cs-backend-engineer.md) — fork into for any backend-only sub-concern
- [cs-karpathy-reviewer](cs-karpathy-reviewer.md) — invoke before every commit
- [cs-senior-engineer](cs-senior-engineer.md) — cross-cutting engineering lead (use for non-stack questions like CI/CD, security review)
- [cs-cto-advisor](../c-level/cs-cto-advisor.md) — escalate for strategic build-vs-buy or technical debt prioritization
- [cs-vpe-advisor](../c-level/cs-vpe-advisor.md) — escalate for org-design + throughput

## Invocation Contract

This agent is invokable by:

1. **Slash command:** `/cs:fullstack-review <prompt>`
2. **Other agents:** `Agent({subagent_type:"cs-fullstack-engineer", prompt:"..."})`
3. **Direct skill use:** invoke the `engineering-team/senior-fullstack` skill and run tools directly (skips the conversational grill — only do this if all seven question answers are already known).

When invoked from another agent, ALWAYS return a ≤ 200-word digest with: matched profile name, three success criteria, three sub-skills invoked, three named approvers, three next actions.

## References

- Skill documentation: `../../engineering-team/skills/senior-fullstack/SKILL.md`
- Karpathy 4 principles: `../../engineering/karpathy-coder/skills/karpathy-coder/references/karpathy-principles.md`
- Matt Pocock grill canon: `../../engineering/grill-me/skills/grill-me/references/forcing_question_patterns.md`
- Path-B 11-file contract: `../../business-operations/CLAUDE.md`

---
name: cs-product-manager
description: Product management agent for feature prioritization, customer discovery, PRD development, and roadmap planning using RICE framework
skills: product-team/product-manager-toolkit, product-team/agile-product-owner, product-team/product-strategist, product-team/ux-researcher-designer, product-team/ui-design-system, product-team/competitive-teardown, product-team/landing-page-generator, product-team/saas-scaffolder
domain: product
model: sonnet
tools: [Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob]
---

# Product Manager Agent

## Purpose

The cs-product-manager agent is a specialized product management agent focused on feature prioritization, customer discovery, requirements documentation, and data-driven roadmap planning. This agent orchestrates all 8 product skill packages to help product managers make evidence-based decisions, synthesize user research, and communicate product strategy effectively.

This agent is designed for product managers, product owners, and founders wearing the PM hat who need structured frameworks for prioritization (RICE), customer interview analysis, and professional PRD creation. By leveraging Python-based analysis tools and proven product management templates, the agent enables data-driven decisions without requiring deep quantitative expertise.

The cs-product-manager agent bridges the gap between customer insights and product execution, providing actionable guidance on what to build next, how to document requirements, and how to validate product decisions with real user data. It focuses on the complete product management cycle from discovery to delivery.

## Skill Integration

**Primary Skill:** `../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/`

### All Orchestrated Skills

| # | Skill | Location | Primary Tool |
|---|-------|----------|-------------|
| 1 | Product Manager Toolkit | `../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/` | rice_prioritizer.py, customer_interview_analyzer.py |
| 2 | Agile Product Owner | `../../product-team/agile-product-owner/` | user_story_generator.py |
| 3 | Product Strategist | `../../product-team/product-strategist/` | okr_cascade_generator.py |
| 4 | UX Researcher & Designer | `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/` | persona_generator.py |
| 5 | UI Design System | `../../product-team/ui-design-system/` | design_token_generator.py |
| 6 | Competitive Teardown | `../../product-team/competitive-teardown/` | competitive_matrix_builder.py |
| 7 | Landing Page Generator | `../../product-team/landing-page-generator/` | landing_page_scaffolder.py |
| 8 | SaaS Scaffolder | `../../product-team/saas-scaffolder/` | project_bootstrapper.py |

### Python Tools

1. **RICE Prioritizer**
   - **Purpose:** RICE framework implementation for feature prioritization with portfolio analysis and capacity planning
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py features.csv --capacity 20`
   - **Formula:** RICE Score = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort
   - **Features:** Portfolio analysis (quick wins vs big bets), quarterly roadmap generation, capacity planning, JSON/CSV export
   - **Use Cases:** Feature prioritization, roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, resource allocation

2. **Customer Interview Analyzer**
   - **Purpose:** NLP-based interview transcript analysis to extract pain points, feature requests, and themes
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview.txt`
   - **Features:** Pain point extraction with severity, feature request identification, jobs-to-be-done patterns, sentiment analysis, theme extraction
   - **Use Cases:** User research synthesis, discovery validation, problem prioritization, insight generation

3. **User Story Generator**
   - **Purpose:** Break epics into INVEST-compliant user stories with acceptance criteria
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/agile-product-owner/scripts/user_story_generator.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/scripts/user_story_generator.py epic.yaml`
   - **Use Cases:** Sprint planning, backlog refinement, story decomposition

4. **OKR Cascade Generator**
   - **Purpose:** Generate cascaded OKRs from company objectives to team-level key results
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/product-strategist/scripts/okr_cascade_generator.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/product-strategist/scripts/okr_cascade_generator.py growth`
   - **Use Cases:** Quarterly planning, strategic alignment, goal setting

5. **Persona Generator**
   - **Purpose:** Create data-driven user personas from research inputs
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/scripts/persona_generator.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/scripts/persona_generator.py research-data.json`
   - **Use Cases:** User research synthesis, persona development, journey mapping

6. **Design Token Generator**
   - **Purpose:** Generate design tokens for consistent UI implementation
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/ui-design-system/scripts/design_token_generator.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/ui-design-system/scripts/design_token_generator.py theme.json`
   - **Use Cases:** Design system creation, developer handoff, theming

7. **Competitive Matrix Builder**
   - **Purpose:** Build competitive analysis matrices and feature comparison grids
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/competitive-teardown/scripts/competitive_matrix_builder.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/competitive-teardown/scripts/competitive_matrix_builder.py competitors.csv`
   - **Use Cases:** Competitive intelligence, market positioning, feature gap analysis

8. **Landing Page Scaffolder**
   - **Purpose:** Generate conversion-optimized landing page scaffolds
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/landing-page-generator/scripts/landing_page_scaffolder.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/landing-page-generator/scripts/landing_page_scaffolder.py config.yaml`
   - **Use Cases:** Product launches, A/B testing, GTM campaigns

9. **Project Bootstrapper**
   - **Purpose:** Scaffold SaaS project structures with boilerplate and configurations
   - **Path:** `../../product-team/saas-scaffolder/scripts/project_bootstrapper.py`
   - **Usage:** `python ../../product-team/saas-scaffolder/scripts/project_bootstrapper.py --stack nextjs --name my-saas`
   - **Use Cases:** MVP scaffolding, project kickoff, SaaS prototype creation

### Knowledge Bases

1. **PRD Templates**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/references/prd_templates.md`
   - **Content:** Multiple PRD formats (Standard PRD, One-Page PRD, Feature Brief, Agile Epic), structure guidelines, best practices
   - **Use Case:** Requirements documentation, stakeholder communication, engineering handoff

2. **Sprint Planning Guide**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/agile-product-owner/references/sprint-planning-guide.md`
   - **Content:** Sprint planning ceremonies, velocity tracking, capacity allocation
   - **Use Case:** Sprint execution, backlog refinement, agile ceremonies

3. **User Story Templates**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/agile-product-owner/references/user-story-templates.md`
   - **Content:** INVEST-compliant story formats, acceptance criteria patterns, story splitting techniques
   - **Use Case:** Story writing, backlog grooming, definition of done

4. **OKR Framework**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/product-strategist/references/okr_framework.md`
   - **Content:** OKR methodology, cascade patterns, scoring guidelines
   - **Use Case:** Quarterly planning, strategic alignment, goal tracking

5. **Strategy Types**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/product-strategist/references/strategy_types.md`
   - **Content:** Product strategy frameworks, competitive positioning, growth strategies
   - **Use Case:** Strategic planning, market analysis, product vision

6. **Persona Methodology**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/persona-methodology.md`
   - **Content:** Research-backed persona creation methodology, data collection, validation
   - **Use Case:** Persona development, user segmentation, research planning

7. **Example Personas**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/example-personas.md`
   - **Content:** Sample persona documents with demographics, goals, pain points, behaviors
   - **Use Case:** Persona templates, research documentation

8. **Journey Mapping Guide**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/journey-mapping-guide.md`
   - **Content:** Customer journey mapping methodology, touchpoint analysis, emotion mapping
   - **Use Case:** Experience design, touchpoint optimization, service design

9. **Usability Testing Frameworks**
   - **Location:** `../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/usability-testing-frameworks.md`
   - **Content:** Usability test planning, task design, analysis methods
   - **Use Case:** Usability studies, prototype validation, UX evaluation

10. **Component Architecture**
    - **Location:** `../../product-team/ui-design-system/references/component-architecture.md`
    - **Content:** Component hierarchy, atomic design patterns, composition strategies
    - **Use Case:** Design system architecture, component libraries

11. **Developer Handoff**
    - **Location:** `../../product-team/ui-design-system/references/developer-handoff.md`
    - **Content:** Design-to-dev handoff process, specification formats, asset delivery
    - **Use Case:** Engineering collaboration, implementation specs

12. **Responsive Calculations**
    - **Location:** `../../product-team/ui-design-system/references/responsive-calculations.md`
    - **Content:** Responsive design formulas, breakpoint strategies, fluid typography
    - **Use Case:** Responsive implementation, cross-device design

13. **Token Generation**
    - **Location:** `../../product-team/ui-design-system/references/token-generation.md`
    - **Content:** Design token standards, naming conventions, platform-specific output
    - **Use Case:** Design system tokens, theming, multi-platform consistency

## Workflows

### Workflow 1: Feature Prioritization & Roadmap Planning

**Goal:** Prioritize feature backlog using RICE framework and generate quarterly roadmap

**Steps:**
1. **Gather Feature Requests** - Collect from multiple sources:
   - Customer feedback (support tickets, interviews)
   - Sales team requests
   - Technical debt items
   - Strategic initiatives
   - Competitive gaps

2. **Create RICE Input CSV** - Structure features with RICE parameters:
   ```csv
   feature,reach,impact,confidence,effort
   User Dashboard,500,3,0.8,5
   API Rate Limiting,1000,2,0.9,3
   Dark Mode,300,1,1.0,2
   ```
   - **Reach**: Number of users affected per quarter
   - **Impact**: massive(3), high(2), medium(1.5), low(1), minimal(0.5)
   - **Confidence**: high(1.0), medium(0.8), low(0.5)
   - **Effort**: person-months (XL=6, L=3, M=1, S=0.5, XS=0.25)

3. **Run RICE Prioritization** - Execute analysis with team capacity
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py features.csv --capacity 20
   ```

4. **Analyze Portfolio** - Review output for:
   - **Quick Wins**: High RICE, low effort (ship first)
   - **Big Bets**: High RICE, high effort (strategic investments)
   - **Fill-Ins**: Medium RICE (capacity fillers)
   - **Money Pits**: Low RICE, high effort (avoid or revisit)

5. **Generate Quarterly Roadmap**:
   - Q1: Top quick wins + 1-2 big bets
   - Q2-Q4: Remaining prioritized features
   - Buffer: 20% capacity for unknowns

6. **Stakeholder Alignment** - Present roadmap with:
   - RICE scores as justification
   - Trade-off decisions explained
   - Capacity constraints visible

**Expected Output:** Data-driven quarterly roadmap with RICE-justified priorities and portfolio balance

**Time Estimate:** 4-6 hours for complete prioritization cycle (20-30 features)

**Example:**
```bash
# Complete prioritization workflow
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py q4-features.csv --capacity 20 > roadmap.txt
cat roadmap.txt
# Review quick wins, big bets, and generate quarterly plan
```

### Workflow 2: Customer Discovery & Interview Analysis

**Goal:** Conduct customer interviews, extract insights, and identify high-priority problems

**Steps:**
1. **Conduct User Interviews** - Semi-structured format:
   - **Opening**: Build rapport, explain purpose
   - **Context**: Current workflow and challenges
   - **Problems**: Deep dive on pain points (not solutions!)
   - **Solutions**: Reaction to concepts (if applicable)
   - **Closing**: Next steps, thank you
   - **Duration**: 30-45 minutes per interview
   - **Record**: With permission for analysis

2. **Transcribe Interviews** - Convert audio to text:
   - Use transcription service (Otter.ai, Rev, etc.)
   - Clean up for clarity (remove filler words)
   - Save as plain text file

3. **Run Interview Analyzer** - Extract structured insights
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-001.txt
   ```

4. **Review Analysis Output** - Study extracted insights:
   - **Pain Points**: Severity-scored problems
   - **Feature Requests**: Priority-ranked asks
   - **Jobs-to-be-Done**: User goals and motivations
   - **Sentiment**: Overall satisfaction level
   - **Themes**: Recurring topics across interviews
   - **Key Quotes**: Direct user language

5. **Synthesize Across Interviews** - Aggregate insights:
   ```bash
   # Analyze multiple interviews
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-001.txt json > insights-001.json
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-002.txt json > insights-002.json
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-003.txt json > insights-003.json
   # Aggregate JSON files to find patterns
   ```

6. **Prioritize Problems** - Identify which pain points to solve:
   - Frequency: How many users mentioned it?
   - Severity: How painful is the problem?
   - Strategic fit: Aligns with company vision?
   - Solvability: Can we build a solution?

7. **Validate Solutions** - Test hypotheses before building:
   - Create mockups or prototypes
   - Show to users, observe reactions
   - Measure willingness to pay/adopt

**Expected Output:** Prioritized list of validated problems with user quotes and evidence

**Time Estimate:** 2-3 weeks for complete discovery (10-15 interviews + analysis)

### Workflow 3: PRD Development & Stakeholder Communication

**Goal:** Document requirements professionally with clear scope, metrics, and acceptance criteria

**Steps:**
1. **Choose PRD Template** - Select based on complexity:
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/references/prd_templates.md
   ```
   - **Standard PRD**: Complex features (6-8 weeks dev)
   - **One-Page PRD**: Simple features (2-4 weeks)
   - **Feature Brief**: Exploration phase (1 week)
   - **Agile Epic**: Sprint-based delivery

2. **Document Problem** - Start with why (not how):
   - User problem statement (jobs-to-be-done format)
   - Evidence from interviews (quotes, data)
   - Current workarounds and pain points
   - Business impact (revenue, retention, efficiency)

3. **Define Solution** - Describe what we'll build:
   - High-level solution approach
   - User flows and key interactions
   - Technical architecture (if relevant)
   - Design mockups or wireframes
   - **Critically: What's OUT of scope**

4. **Set Success Metrics** - Define how we'll measure success:
   - **Leading indicators**: Usage, adoption, engagement
   - **Lagging indicators**: Revenue, retention, NPS
   - **Target values**: Specific, measurable goals
   - **Timeframe**: When we expect to hit targets

5. **Write Acceptance Criteria** - Clear definition of done:
   - Given/When/Then format for each user story
   - Edge cases and error states
   - Performance requirements
   - Accessibility standards

6. **Collaborate with Stakeholders**:
   - **Engineering**: Feasibility review, effort estimation
   - **Design**: User experience validation
   - **Sales/Marketing**: Go-to-market alignment
   - **Support**: Operational readiness

7. **Iterate Based on Feedback** - Incorporate input:
   - Technical constraints → Adjust scope
   - Design insights → Refine user flows
   - Market feedback → Validate assumptions

**Expected Output:** Complete PRD with problem, solution, metrics, acceptance criteria, and stakeholder sign-off

**Time Estimate:** 1-2 weeks for comprehensive PRD (iterative process)

### Workflow 4: Quarterly Planning & OKR Setting

**Goal:** Plan quarterly product goals with prioritized initiatives and success metrics

**Steps:**
1. **Review Company OKRs** - Align product goals to business objectives:
   - Review CEO/executive OKRs for quarter
   - Identify product contribution areas
   - Understand strategic priorities

2. **Run Feature Prioritization** - Use RICE for candidate features
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py q4-candidates.csv --capacity 18
   ```

3. **Generate OKR Cascade** - Use the OKR cascade generator to create aligned objectives
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/product-strategist/scripts/okr_cascade_generator.py growth
   ```

4. **Define Product OKRs** - Set ambitious but achievable goals:
   - **Objective**: Qualitative, inspirational (e.g., "Become the easiest platform to onboard")
   - **Key Results**: Quantitative, measurable (e.g., "Reduce onboarding time from 30min to 10min")
   - **Initiatives**: Features that drive key results
   - **Metrics**: How we'll track progress weekly

5. **Capacity Planning** - Allocate team resources:
   - Engineering capacity: Person-months available
   - Design capacity: UI/UX support needed
   - Buffer allocation: 20% for bugs, support, unknowns
   - Dependency tracking: External blockers

6. **Risk Assessment** - Identify what could go wrong:
   - Technical risks (scalability, performance)
   - Market risks (competition, demand)
   - Execution risks (dependencies, team velocity)
   - Mitigation plans for each risk

7. **Stakeholder Review** - Present quarterly plan:
   - OKRs with supporting initiatives
   - RICE-justified priorities
   - Resource allocation and capacity
   - Risks and mitigation strategies
   - Success metrics and tracking cadence

8. **Track Progress** - Weekly OKR check-ins:
   - Update key result progress
   - Adjust priorities if needed
   - Communicate blockers early

**Expected Output:** Quarterly OKRs with prioritized roadmap, capacity plan, and risk mitigation

**Time Estimate:** 1 week for quarterly planning (last week of previous quarter)

### Workflow 5: User Research to Personas

**Goal:** Generate data-driven personas from user research to align the team on target users

**Steps:**
1. **Collect Research Data** - Aggregate findings from interviews, surveys, and analytics:
   - Interview transcripts and notes
   - Survey responses and demographics
   - Behavioral analytics (usage patterns, feature adoption)
   - Support ticket themes

2. **Review Persona Methodology** - Understand research-backed persona creation
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/persona-methodology.md
   ```

3. **Generate Personas** - Create structured personas from research inputs
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/scripts/persona_generator.py research-data.json
   ```

4. **Map Customer Journeys** - Reference journey mapping guide for each persona
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/journey-mapping-guide.md
   ```

5. **Review Example Personas** - Compare output against proven persona formats
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/example-personas.md
   ```

6. **Validate and Iterate** - Share personas with stakeholders:
   - Cross-reference with interview insights from customer_interview_analyzer.py
   - Verify demographics and behaviors match real user data
   - Update personas quarterly as new research emerges

**Expected Output:** 3-5 data-driven user personas with demographics, goals, pain points, behaviors, and mapped customer journeys

**Time Estimate:** 1-2 weeks (research collection + persona generation + validation)

**Example:**
```bash
# Complete persona generation workflow
python ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/scripts/persona_generator.py user-research-q4.json > personas.md

# Cross-reference with interview analysis
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interviews-batch.txt > insights.txt

# Review journey mapping methodology
cat ../../product-team/ux-researcher-designer/references/journey-mapping-guide.md
```

### Workflow 6: Sprint Story Generation

**Goal:** Break epics into INVEST-compliant user stories ready for sprint planning

**Steps:**
1. **Define the Epic** - Structure epic with clear scope and acceptance criteria:
   - Business objective and user value
   - Functional requirements
   - Non-functional requirements (performance, security)
   - Dependencies and constraints

2. **Review Story Templates** - Load INVEST-compliant story patterns
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/references/user-story-templates.md
   ```

3. **Generate User Stories** - Break the epic into sprint-sized stories
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/scripts/user_story_generator.py epic.yaml
   ```

4. **Review Sprint Planning Guide** - Ensure stories fit sprint capacity
   ```bash
   cat ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/references/sprint-planning-guide.md
   ```

5. **Refine and Estimate** - Groom generated stories:
   - Verify each story meets INVEST criteria (Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable)
   - Add story points based on team velocity
   - Identify dependencies between stories
   - Write acceptance criteria in Given/When/Then format

6. **Prioritize for Sprint** - Use RICE scores to sequence stories
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py sprint-stories.csv --capacity 8
   ```

**Expected Output:** Sprint-ready backlog of INVEST-compliant user stories with acceptance criteria, story points, and priority order

**Time Estimate:** 2-4 hours per epic decomposition

**Example:**
```bash
# End-to-end story generation workflow
python ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/scripts/user_story_generator.py onboarding-epic.yaml > stories.md

# Prioritize stories for sprint
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py stories.csv --capacity 8 > sprint-plan.txt

# Review sprint planning best practices
cat ../../product-team/agile-product-owner/references/sprint-planning-guide.md
```

### Workflow 7: Competitive Intelligence

**Goal:** Build competitive analysis matrices to identify market positioning and feature gaps

**Steps:**
1. **Identify Competitors** - Map the competitive landscape:
   - Direct competitors (same category, same audience)
   - Indirect competitors (different category, same job-to-be-done)
   - Emerging threats (startups, adjacent products)

2. **Gather Competitive Data** - Structure competitor information in CSV:
   ```csv
   competitor,feature_1,feature_2,feature_3,pricing,market_share
   Competitor A,yes,partial,no,$49/mo,35%
   Competitor B,yes,yes,yes,$99/mo,25%
   Our Product,yes,no,partial,$39/mo,15%
   ```

3. **Build Competitive Matrix** - Generate visual comparison
   ```bash
   python ../../product-team/competitive-teardown/scripts/competitive_matrix_builder.py competitors.csv
   ```

4. **Analyze Gaps** - Identify strategic opportunities:
   - Feature parity gaps (what competitors have that we lack)
   - Differentiation opportunities (where we can lead)
   - Pricing positioning (value vs premium vs budget)
   - Underserved segments (unmet user needs)

5. **Feed Into Prioritization** - Use gaps to inform roadmap
   ```bash
   # Add competitive gap features to RICE analysis
   python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py competitive-features.csv --capacity 20
   ```

6. **Track Over Time** - Update competitive matrix quarterly:
   - Monitor competitor launches and pricing changes
   - Re-run matrix builder with updated data
   - Adjust positioning strategy based on market shifts

**Expected Output:** Competitive analysis matrix with feature comparison, gap analysis, and prioritized list of competitive features for the roadmap

**Time Estimate:** 1-2 days for initial matrix, 2-4 hours for quarterly updates

**Example:**
```bash
# Full competitive intelligence workflow
python ../../product-team/competitive-teardown/scripts/competitive_matrix_builder.py q4-competitors.csv > competitive-matrix.md

# Prioritize competitive gap features
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py gap-features.csv --capacity 12 > competitive-roadmap.txt
```

## Integration Examples

### Example 1: Weekly Product Review Dashboard

```bash
#!/bin/bash
# product-weekly-review.sh - Automated product metrics summary

echo "📊 Weekly Product Review - $(date +%Y-%m-%d)"
echo "=========================================="

# Current roadmap status
echo ""
echo "🎯 Roadmap Priorities (RICE Sorted):"
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py current-roadmap.csv --capacity 20

# Recent interview insights
echo ""
echo "💡 Latest Customer Insights:"
if [ -f latest-interview.txt ]; then
  python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py latest-interview.txt
else
  echo "No new interviews this week"
fi

# PRD templates available
echo ""
echo "📝 PRD Templates:"
echo "Standard PRD, One-Page PRD, Feature Brief, Agile Epic"
echo "Location: ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/references/prd_templates.md"
```

### Example 2: Discovery Sprint Workflow

```bash
# Complete discovery sprint (2 weeks)

echo "🔍 Discovery Sprint - Week 1"
echo "=============================="

# Day 1-2: Conduct interviews
echo "Conducting 5 customer interviews..."

# Day 3-5: Analyze insights
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-001.txt > insights-001.txt
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-002.txt > insights-002.txt
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-003.txt > insights-003.txt
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-004.txt > insights-004.txt
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/customer_interview_analyzer.py interview-005.txt > insights-005.txt

echo ""
echo "🔍 Discovery Sprint - Week 2"
echo "=============================="

# Day 6-8: Prioritize problems and solutions
echo "Creating solution candidates..."

# Day 9-10: RICE prioritization
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py solution-candidates.csv

echo ""
echo "✅ Discovery Complete - Ready for PRD creation"
```

### Example 3: Quarterly Planning Automation

```bash
# Quarterly planning automation script

QUARTER="Q4-2025"
CAPACITY=18  # person-months

echo "📅 $QUARTER Planning"
echo "===================="

# Step 1: Prioritize backlog
echo ""
echo "1. Feature Prioritization:"
python ../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py backlog.csv --capacity $CAPACITY > $QUARTER-roadmap.txt

# Step 2: Extract quick wins
echo ""
echo "2. Quick Wins (Ship First):"
grep "Quick Win" $QUARTER-roadmap.txt

# Step 3: Identify big bets
echo ""
echo "3. Big Bets (Strategic Investments):"
grep "Big Bet" $QUARTER-roadmap.txt

# Step 4: Generate summary
echo ""
echo "4. Quarterly Summary:"
echo "Capacity: $CAPACITY person-months"
echo "Features: $(wc -l < backlog.csv)"
echo "Report: $QUARTER-roadmap.txt"
```

## Success Metrics

**Prioritization Effectiveness:**
- **Decision Speed:** <2 days from backlog review to roadmap commitment
- **Stakeholder Alignment:** >90% stakeholder agreement on priorities
- **RICE Validation:** 80%+ of shipped features match predicted impact
- **Portfolio Balance:** 40% quick wins, 40% big bets, 20% fill-ins

**Discovery Quality:**
- **Interview Volume:** 10-15 interviews per discovery sprint
- **Insight Extraction:** 5-10 high-priority pain points identified
- **Problem Validation:** 70%+ of prioritized problems validated before build
- **Time to Insight:** <1 week from interviews to prioritized problem list

**Requirements Quality:**
- **PRD Completeness:** 100% of PRDs include problem, solution, metrics, acceptance criteria
- **Stakeholder Review:** <3 days average PRD review cycle
- **Engineering Clarity:** >90% of PRDs require no clarification during development
- **Scope Accuracy:** >80% of features ship within original scope estimate

**Business Impact:**
- **Feature Adoption:** >60% of users adopt new features within 30 days
- **Problem Resolution:** >70% reduction in pain point severity post-launch
- **Revenue Impact:** Track revenue/retention lift from prioritized features
- **Development Efficiency:** 30%+ reduction in rework due to clear requirements

## Related Agents

- [cs-agile-product-owner](cs-agile-product-owner.md) - Sprint planning and user story generation
- [cs-product-strategist](cs-product-strategist.md) - OKR cascade and strategic planning
- [cs-ux-researcher](cs-ux-researcher.md) - Persona generation and user research

## References

- **Skill Documentation:** [../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/SKILL.md](../../product-team/product-manager-toolkit/SKILL.md)
- **Product Domain Guide:** [../../product-team/CLAUDE.md](../../product-team/CLAUDE.md)
- **Agent Development Guide:** [../CLAUDE.md](../CLAUDE.md)

---

**Last Updated:** March 9, 2026
**Status:** Production Ready
**Version:** 2.0

---
name: grants
description: "NIH grant research skill for clinical researchers. Grill-me intake (research idea + career stage + preliminary data + environment + submission posture + known institute targets) locks down the funding strategy before any search runs. Runs a 5-facet Consensus positioning analysis (with draft Significance/Innovation language), maps the research to the right NIH institutes and study sections via RePORTER, finds NOSIs and funded overlap, and produces an editable Word document (.docx) with budget/scope-aware mechanism recommendations, submission timelines, and a mandatory program officer recommendation. Triggers: 'grants for [topic]', 'find grants for my research idea', 'what grants match my research', 'help me find NIH funding', 'grant opportunities for my research', or any grant-related request. NIH-only scope — non-NIH funders (PCORI, DOD CDMRP, VA, foundations) are out of scope and flagged at intake."
license: MIT
metadata:
  source_spec: "megaprompts/08-grants-megaprompt.md"
  build_pattern: "Path B (direct conversion)"
  research_pack_convention: "Agent Integrity Rules verbatim per PR #657 audit"
  version: 1.0.0
---

# Grants — NIH Funding Intelligence

> **Portability:** Requires `bash_tool` (for RePORTER POST via curl), Node.js with `docx` package, and a Consensus MCP connection. Works in Claude Code CLI natively. In Claude.ai with Code Execution + Consensus MCP, the workflow is supported but slower.

> **Scope: NIH-only.** Non-NIH funders (PCORI, DOD CDMRP, VA, foundations) are out of scope and flagged at intake.

For a clinical researcher with a research idea, produce a strategic NIH funding overview as an editable `.docx`. Output covers research positioning analysis, institute mapping, targeted grant discovery, and strategic recommendations the researcher can edit, copy from, and share with their mentor.

## Agent Integrity Rules (Research-Pack Convention)

Inherited; locked verbatim per PR #657 audit.

- **Execution discipline.** A step isn't complete until result is confirmed received. Consensus calls **sequential with 1+ sec pause**. RePORTER calls sequential.
- **Data sourcing.** Count only what tool calls returned this session. Never supplement with training knowledge. Training knowledge labeled `[Not from Consensus/RePORTER — reference information]` and excluded from counts.
- **Counts & attribution.** Queries sent / results shown / results cited — three separate numbers, never conflate. Every cited paper has retrievable URL from this session.
- **Error handling.** On failure → wait 3s → retry once → log. After 3 consecutive failures across tools: stop, alert researcher, explain what's missing. Never silently skip.
- **Transparency.** Audit Log section in the DOCX. Same standards in chat summary as in document.

See [`references/reporter_post_patterns.md`](references/reporter_post_patterns.md) for the RePORTER POST canon + plan-tier detection.

## Phase 1: Grill-Me Intake (6 forcing questions, one at a time)

### Q1 (root) — Research idea

> **Describe the research idea in 2–3 sentences. What's the question, what's new, and what's the clinical relevance? Vague answers ("AI for healthcare", "biomarkers for disease X") will be rejected — push for specificity.**
>
> *Why I'm asking:* Five Consensus searches (established / stakes / current approaches / adjacent methods / gaps) depend on a precise research idea. Vague ideas produce vague gap quotes and useless positioning narrative.

Refuse mush. Re-ask once with examples if user is too broad.

### Q2 (depends on Q1) — Career stage

> **Career stage — pick one:**
>
> 1. Pre-doctoral (PhD student, T32 trainee)
> 2. Postdoctoral fellow (F32, K99 candidate)
> 3. Early career (K-award candidate, first R01)
> 4. Independent investigator (multiple R01s, established lab)
> 5. Senior PI (R35, P-series, U01 leadership)
>
> *Why I'm asking:* Career stage filters mechanism recommendations. F-series for trainees, K-series for early career, R-series for independent. Picking the wrong stage produces unfundable mechanism suggestions.

Forcing choice.

### Q3 (depends on Q2) — Preliminary data status

> **Preliminary data — pick one:**
>
> 1. None (de novo project, no pilot data yet)
> 2. Pilot data (early findings, single-site)
> 3. Strong preliminary (multi-experiment, ready for R01-scale)
> 4. Validated and ready (multi-site, publication-ready)
>
> *Why I'm asking:* Prelim data status drives mechanism budget. No data → R03 / R21 pilot scope. Strong prelim → R01 / U01 multi-site scale. Mismatch produces uncompetitive applications.

### Q4 (depends on Q2) — Environment

> **Research environment — pick one:**
>
> 1. R01-eligible (research-intensive institution with NIH base funding)
> 2. Mid-tier (regional academic medical center, modest NIH portfolio)
> 3. Resource-constrained (smaller institution, minimal NIH base)
> 4. Industry-collaborative (academic + industry partnership)
>
> *Why I'm asking:* Environment affects scope realism (multi-site U01 requires R01-eligible) and which mechanism categories are competitive (R15 specifically targets resource-constrained).

### Q5 (depends on Q1) — Submission posture

> **Submission posture — pick one:**
>
> 1. New application (first submission, no prior reviews)
> 2. Resubmission (A1 with reviewer responses needed)
> 3. Exploring (haven't decided yet whether to submit)
>
> *Why I'm asking:* Resubmissions need reviewer-response guidance in the DOCX (Section 7). New applications skip that. Exploring shifts emphasis to landscape over strategy.

### Q6 (depends on Q1) — Known institute targets

> **Are you already considering specific NIH institutes? List names (NCI / NHLBI / NIMH / NINDS / NIDDK / etc.) or say "no preference — find the right ones".**
>
> *Why I'm asking:* If you have an institute hypothesis, I'll validate it against RePORTER data. If not, I'll surface the top-3 institutes funding adjacent work from the institute-tally.

Accept "no preference" as the common case.

**Stop condition:** After Q6, commit and start Phase 2A. Never re-open intake after Phase 2A begins.

## Phase 2A: Research Positioning (5 Consensus searches)

Run sequentially at 1 q/sec. Each search corresponds to one positioning facet:

1. **Established** — `"<research idea>" established evidence` — what's known
2. **Stakes** — `"<topic>" mortality OR burden OR cost OR prevalence` — why it matters
3. **Current Approaches** — `"<topic>" current treatment OR standard of care OR approach` — state of the art
4. **Adjacent Methods** — `"<related technique>" applied to <topic>` — methodological possibilities
5. **Gaps** — `"<topic>" limitations OR unanswered OR future directions OR challenge` — gap signals

Use `scripts/citation_tracker.py --action record_consensus_search` for each. Plan-tier detected from first response.

**Synthesis:** for each facet, extract 2-3 quotable findings (becomes Section 2 gap quotes). Draft Significance/Innovation language using "the field has established X (refs), but Y remains unanswered (refs)" pattern.

## Phase 2B: Institute Mapping + Grant Discovery (RePORTER POST)

RePORTER is **POST-only**. Use `bash_tool` + `curl` — never `web_fetch`.

### Dynamic fiscal year window

Compute at runtime via `scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py`. Default: current FY + 3 prior. Federal FY starts Oct 1, so:

```bash
python ../scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py --output json
# Returns: {"current_fy": 2026, "window": [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026]}
```

### Narrow (AND) search — finds direct overlap

```bash
curl -X POST 'https://api.reporter.nih.gov/v2/projects/search' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "criteria": {
      "fiscal_years": [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026],
      "include_active_projects": true,
      "advanced_text_search": {
        "operator": "AND",
        "search_field": "all",
        "search_text": "<key term 1> <key term 2>"
      }
    },
    "limit": 50,
    "include_fields": ["project_num", "project_title", "agency_ic_admin", "study_section", "fiscal_year", "principal_investigators", "abstract_text"]
  }'
```

### Broad (OR) search — finds adjacent work

```bash
curl -X POST 'https://api.reporter.nih.gov/v2/projects/search' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "criteria": {
      "fiscal_years": [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026],
      "advanced_text_search": {
        "operator": "OR",
        "search_field": "all",
        "search_text": "<term> <synonym> <related concept>"
      }
    },
    "limit": 50
  }'
```

### Institute tally + study section ranking

After RePORTER responses:
- Tally `agency_ic_admin` (institute code: NCI, NHLBI, NIMH, etc.) → top-3 funding institutes
- Tally `study_section` → top-2 study sections (where applications go for review)

### NOSI discovery

Parse RePORTER responses for `NOT-*` opportunity numbers. For each:

```bash
# NOSIs live at predictable URLs:
# https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-<INSTITUTE>-<YEAR>-<NUMBER>.html
web_fetch <url>
```

If fetch fails: log `[NOSI {number} — fetch failed, not included]`, continue.

## Mechanism Matching (Scope-Aware)

NOT career stage alone. Career stage **+** project scope **+** prelim data drive recommendation.

Use `scripts/mechanism_matcher.py`:

```bash
python ../scripts/mechanism_matcher.py \
  --career-stage "early_career" \
  --prelim-data "pilot" \
  --environment "r01_eligible" \
  --scope "single_site" \
  --output json
# Returns mechanism shortlist with rationale
```

See [`references/nih_mechanism_matching.md`](references/nih_mechanism_matching.md) for the full matrix.

## Phase 3: DOCX Generation

9 sections via Node.js + `docx` library. See [`references/docx_9_sections.md`](references/docx_9_sections.md) for full spec.

1. **Executive Summary** — title + career stage + environment + 3-4 key findings bullets
2. **Research Positioning** — 3-5 gap quotes (italicized, inline Consensus citations) + 2-3 paragraph positioning narrative + supporting evidence table
3. **Target Institutes** — ranking table (institute, project count in window, % match to your idea) + 2-3 sentence interpretation
4. **Grant Opportunities** — bold NOSI callout if any. Top-3 grants table with hyperlinked FOAs + per-grant scope/budget fit paragraph
5. **Funded Overlap** — top-5 projects table (PI, project_num, IC, year, hyperlinked to RePORTER) + differentiation paragraph
6. **Study Sections** — ranking table + best-match interpretation
7. **Strategic Recommendations & Next Steps** — 3-4 numbered recs + **mandatory program officer rec** + submission timeline note + (if resubmission Q5=2) reviewer-response guidance + closing paragraph
8. **References** — numbered bibliography, hyperlinked to Consensus
9. **Audit Log** — Consensus searches table, plan-tier note, RePORTER searches table, NOSI fetches table, summary stats, tool constraints note, failed steps

### Styling

Arial 12pt body, navy headings (#1a3a5c), light blue table headers (#e8f0f8), amber NOSI callout. `ExternalHyperlink` patterns:
- Paper citations: `https://consensus.app/papers/...`
- FOA links: `https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/...`
- RePORTER projects: `https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/<id>`

## Mandatory Program Officer Recommendation

Always include in Section 7:

> **Recommended next step: contact program officer at {top institute}.** Find their staff page at https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/list-nih-institutes-centers-offices → {institute} → Program Officers. Prepare: 1-page specific aims + your CV + 3 specific questions about fit. Email subject: "Pre-application inquiry: <topic>".

This is the single most valuable advice for any applicant. Never skip.

## Submission Timeline (Embedded in DOCX Section 7)

| Mechanism | Standard receipt dates |
|---|---|
| R01, R21, R03 | Feb 5, Jun 5, Oct 5 |
| K awards (K01, K08, K23, K99) | Feb 12, Jun 12, Oct 12 |
| R34, R61/R33 | Feb 16, Jun 16, Oct 16 |
| F31, F32 | Apr 8, Aug 8, Dec 8 |

## Phase 4: Deliver

- Save DOCX to `<output-dir>/grants_<topic-slug>_<YYYY-MM-DD>.docx`
- Chat summary: file path + audit counts + plan tier + verdict on institute targets
- Validate: `python scripts/office/validate.py <docx>`

## Tooling

| Script | Role |
|---|---|
| `scripts/citation_tracker.py` | Three-count audit (Consensus sent/shown/cited + RePORTER projects/cited) at `~/.grants_sessions/<session>.json` |
| `scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py` | Current FY + 3-prior window. Computed at runtime, never hardcoded. |
| `scripts/mechanism_matcher.py` | Career stage × scope × prelim → mechanism recommendation shortlist |

## References

- [`references/nih_mechanism_matching.md`](references/nih_mechanism_matching.md) — career stage × scope × prelim → mechanism canon (7+ sources)
- [`references/reporter_post_patterns.md`](references/reporter_post_patterns.md) — RePORTER curl POST templates + plan-tier detection (7+ sources)
- [`references/docx_9_sections.md`](references/docx_9_sections.md) — 9-section .docx spec + technical requirements (7+ sources)

## Error Handling

| Failure | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Consensus rate-limit hit | Wait 3s, retry once, log; if still failing, alert researcher |
| Consensus returns 0 for a facet | Surface explicitly; never fill with training knowledge |
| Consensus plan-tier cap detected | Log tier, note in audit, surface to researcher |
| RePORTER POST returns error | Retry once after 3s; if still failing, log and continue |
| RePORTER returns <5 on narrow | Document; broad OR should compensate; surface low count |
| NOSI fetch fails | Log `[NOSI {n} — fetch failed]`, continue |
| 3 consecutive tool failures | Stop, alert researcher with what's missing |
| DOCX generation fails | Save raw data as JSON fallback so researcher doesn't lose work |

## Anti-Patterns To Reject

- Parallelizing Consensus calls (will hit rate limit)
- Using `web_fetch` for RePORTER (POST-only — `web_fetch` is GET)
- Hardcoded fiscal year values
- Mechanism recommendations based on career stage alone (must consider scope too)
- Silently filling thin facet results with training knowledge
- Skipping the audit log
- Skipping the program officer recommendation
- Conflating "papers found" with "papers shown" with "papers cited"
- Fabricating NOSI details when fetch fails

---

**Version:** 1.0.0
**Source spec:** [`megaprompts/08-grants-megaprompt.md`](../../../../megaprompts/08-grants-megaprompt.md)
**Build pattern:** Path B (direct conversion). Research-pack sibling of pulse + litreview.

FILE:references/docx_9_sections.md
# DOCX 9-Section Spec — NIH Grants Strategic Overview

This reference answers exactly one decision: **what are the 9 sections of the grants .docx, and what does each need to be useful to a researcher submitting to NIH?**

## The Core Frame

The output is a **strategic overview**, not a complete application draft. The researcher edits, copies sections into their actual application, shares with their mentor. Useful means: actionable, source-attributed, scope-aware, ready for program officer conversation.

## Section 1: Executive Summary

**Length:** Title + metadata + 3-4 bullets. Half a page.

**Contents:**
- Title: "NIH Funding Strategy: {topic}"
- Date generated
- Career stage (from Q2)
- Environment (from Q4)
- 3-4 key findings:
  - Top institute(s) funding this area (from RePORTER)
  - Top recommended mechanism (from `mechanism_matcher.py`)
  - Submission posture insight (from Q5)
  - Critical gap or opportunity (from Phase 2A positioning)

**Tone:** Confident, actionable. Reader knows what to do after this section.

## Section 2: Research Positioning

**Length:** 1-1.5 pages.

**Contents:**

### Lead with 3-5 gap quotes

Italicized, with inline Consensus citations. Example:

> *"Existing approaches to sepsis prediction rely on static risk scores that fail to capture dynamic deterioration trajectories"* (Smith et al. 2023, Consensus).

These quotes become the foundation for the Significance section of the actual application.

### Positioning narrative (2-3 paragraphs)

Draft Significance/Innovation tone:
- Paragraph 1: The field has established X (refs from "Established" facet)
- Paragraph 2: Current approaches do Y, but Z remains unanswered (refs from "Current Approaches" + "Gaps" facets)
- Paragraph 3: This proposal addresses Z via {novel approach} (anchored in Q1 research idea)

### Supporting evidence table

| Finding | Source | Year | Cites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ... | Smith et al. | 2023 | 47 |

## Section 3: Target Institutes

**Length:** Half page.

### Ranking table

| Rank | Institute | Projects in window | % of total | Mission alignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHLBI | 23 | 38% | High — cardiovascular focus matches |
| 2 | NIDDK | 14 | 23% | Medium — metabolic angle |
| 3 | NCI | 8 | 13% | Low — oncology adjacent |

### 2-3 sentence interpretation

> NHLBI dominates this funding area with 38% of projects in the recent 4-year window. Their mission specifically prioritizes... If your Q1 hypothesis maps to cardiovascular outcomes, NHLBI is the primary target. NIDDK is a viable secondary if metabolic outcomes are involved.

## Section 4: Grant Opportunities

**Length:** 1 page.

### NOSI callout (if any found)

Bold amber box:

> 🔶 **Active NOSI: NOT-HL-25-014** — Special interest in machine learning for cardiovascular risk prediction. Expires: 2027-09-30. URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HL-25-014.html
>
> If your project fits this NOSI, your application is reviewed with knowledge of the institute's specific interest in this area — substantially increases prospects.

### Top 3 grants table

| FOA | Mechanism | Institute | Deadline | Budget | Hyperlink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-XXX | R01 | NHLBI | Feb 5 | $499k × 5 yr | [link to PA] |
| PA-25-YYY | R21 | NHLBI | Jun 16 | $275k × 2 yr | [link] |
| RFA-HL-25-ZZZ | U01 | NHLBI | Oct 5 | varies | [link] |

### Per-grant paragraph

For each: scope/budget fit. Whether the user's career stage + prelim + environment align with this specific FOA.

## Section 5: Funded Overlap

**Length:** 1 page.

### Top 5 funded projects table

| PI | Project | IC | Year | Hyperlink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, J. | "AI-driven sepsis prediction..." | NHLBI | 2024 | [RePORTER] |

### Differentiation paragraph

> The closest existing project is Smith et al. (Project #R01HL12345) at Johns Hopkins. They focus on adult ICU patients with sepsis. **Your differentiation:** pediatric population, prospective trial design, real-time deployment vs retrospective benchmarking.

This differentiation paragraph is what the reviewer reads BEFORE the Approach section. Make it sharp.

## Section 6: Study Sections

**Length:** Half page.

### Ranking table

| Rank | Study Section | Projects in window | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDS (Medical Imaging Study Section) | 12 | Imaging/AI methods |
| 2 | BMIO (Bioinformatics Methods + ML) | 8 | Methods development |

### Best-match interpretation

> MEDS reviews most similar applications. Implications: lean into methods rigor (their reviewers will know the methodology landscape); abstract should make method specifically clear; supplementary methods section should be detailed.

## Section 7: Strategic Recommendations & Next Steps

**Length:** 1-1.5 pages.

### 3-4 numbered recommendations

1. **Target NHLBI as primary** — strongest institute alignment + active NOSI matches your scope
2. **Apply for R21 first if Q3=pilot, R01 if Q3=strong** — scope-aware mechanism (from `mechanism_matcher.py`)
3. **Frame as ML methods + clinical application** — appeals to MEDS reviewers
4. **(If resubmission, Q5=2):** Address prior reviewer concern A by adding aim X; address concern B with prelim data Y

### MANDATORY program officer recommendation

> **Single most valuable next step: contact program officer at NHLBI.**
>
> Staff page: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/divisions → relevant division → Program Officers.
>
> Prepare:
> 1. 1-page specific aims draft
> 2. NIH biosketch
> 3. 3 specific questions about NOSI fit + mechanism preference + study section recommendation
>
> Email subject: "Pre-application inquiry: <topic>". Mention specific NOSI if applicable.

### Submission timeline note

| Mechanism | Standard receipt dates |
|---|---|
| R01, R21, R03 | Feb 5, Jun 5, Oct 5 |
| K awards | Feb 12, Jun 12, Oct 12 |
| R34, R61/R33 | Feb 16, Jun 16, Oct 16 |
| F31, F32 | Apr 8, Aug 8, Dec 8 |

Work backwards from the deadline: typical writing window is 4-6 months. Pre-application program officer contact 3-4 months before. Internal institutional pre-review 6 weeks before.

### Closing paragraph

> Your strongest path is {top recommendation}. Highest-leverage next action: contact {top institute} program officer this week with the 1-pager. They'll tell you whether to proceed with {mechanism} or pivot.

## Section 8: References

**Length:** As many as cited; numbered + hyperlinked.

Bibliography:

1. Smith, J. et al. (2023). "AI for Sepsis Prediction." *Nature Med* 29(4), 456-468. [View on Consensus](https://consensus.app/papers/...)
2. ...

Discipline:
- Every inline citation in Sections 1-7 appears here
- Every entry hyperlinked to Consensus
- No phantom or orphan entries

## Section 9: Audit Log

**Length:** Half to full page.

### Consensus searches table

| # | Facet | Query | Results returned | Cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Established | "..." | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | Stakes | "..." | 10 | 2 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |

### Plan-tier note

> Detected: Free tier (~10/query). Theoretical ceiling: 5 facets × 10 = 50 papers max from positioning. Actual unique papers: 38 (after deduplication).

### RePORTER searches table

| # | Type | Search text | Window | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narrow (AND) | "..." | FY 2023-2026 | 23 |
| 2 | Broad (OR) | "..." | FY 2023-2026 | 67 |

### NOSI fetches table

| NOSI | Status | URL |
|---|---|---|
| NOT-HL-25-014 | Fetched, included | [link] |
| NOT-DK-24-009 | Fetch failed | (not included) |

### Summary stats

```
Three counts:
- Queries sent:          7 (5 Consensus + 2 RePORTER)
- Results received:      120 (Consensus 50 + RePORTER 67 + NOSI 3)
- Results cited:         28 (Consensus 22 + RePORTER 5 + NOSI 1)

Failed steps: 1 (NOSI NOT-DK-24-009 fetch — included in NOSI table above)
```

### Tool constraints note

> RePORTER queried via POST (web_fetch is GET-only and would have failed silently). Consensus per-query cap detected as 10 (free tier). 3 consecutive failures threshold not reached this run.

## DOCX Technical Requirements

### Styling

- Body: Arial 12pt
- Headings: Navy (#1a3a5c) for H1/H2
- Table headers: Light blue (#e8f0f8) shading
- NOSI callout: Amber (#F5A623) background with bold border
- Italics for gap quotes (Section 2)

### Hyperlink patterns

```js
new ExternalHyperlink({
  link: "https://consensus.app/papers/<id>",
  children: [new TextRun({ text: paperTitle, style: "Hyperlink" })],
});

new ExternalHyperlink({
  link: "https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/<id>",
  children: [new TextRun({ text: projectNum, style: "Hyperlink" })],
});

new ExternalHyperlink({
  link: "https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/<NOSI>.html",
  children: [new TextRun({ text: nosiNumber, style: "Hyperlink" })],
});
```

### Tables (dual widths)

```js
new Table({
  columnWidths: [3000, 2000, 1500, 2500],  // EMU
  rows: rows.map(r => new TableRow({
    children: r.cells.map(c => new TableCell({
      width: { size: c.width, type: WidthType.DXA },
      shading: { type: ShadingType.CLEAR, color: "auto", fill: c.fill || "auto" },
      children: [new Paragraph(c.text)],
    })),
  })),
});
```

### Validation

After save:
```bash
python scripts/office/validate.py output.docx
```

If validation fails: unpack DOCX (it's a ZIP), inspect document.xml, fix the offending XML, repack.

## Citations (7 sources)

1. **`docx` Node.js library — github.com/dolanmiu/docx (MIT).** Authoritative API source for Paragraph, Table, ExternalHyperlink patterns.

2. **NIH OER, *Writing the NIH Grant Application: Strategies for Success* (2022 ed.).** Source for the Section 2 "draft Significance/Innovation language" pattern. Mirrors NIH's own application sections.

3. **Russell, S. W. & Morrison, D. C., *The Grant Application Writer's Workbook* (Grant Writers' Seminars, multiple eds.).** Source for the differentiation-paragraph (Section 5) discipline. "Reviewers spend 30 seconds on differentiation; make it sharp."

4. **PRISMA 2020 Statement — Page, M. J. et al., *BMJ* 372, 2021.** Source for audit-log section requirements. Every search query + filter + result count must be reproducible.

5. **NIH RePORTER documentation + portfolios.** Source for the institute mission summaries that anchor Section 3 interpretation. Each institute publishes mission + priority areas.

6. **Heggeness, M. L., "What Makes a Successful Grant Application" — *Nature Human Behaviour* 5, 2021.** Empirical meta-analysis. Source for "program officer contact is #1 predictor of submission success after scientific merit" (basis for the mandatory program officer recommendation in Section 7).

7. **Strunk, W. & White, E. B., *Elements of Style* (Macmillan).** Source for "Section 7 closing paragraph" voice — direct, no hedging, named highest-leverage action. "Omit needless words" applies to grant strategy: every sentence should pass the "what is the actionable" test.

FILE:references/nih_mechanism_matching.md
# NIH Mechanism Matching — Career Stage × Scope × Prelim

This reference answers exactly one decision: **given a researcher's career stage, project scope, and preliminary data status, which NIH mechanism(s) should the skill recommend?**

Pair with `scripts/mechanism_matcher.py` for the deterministic implementation.

## The Core Rule

**Career stage alone does NOT determine mechanism.** Scope and prelim data matter equally. The biggest misalignment is "early career + R01 with pilot data" — review reads as overscoped and goes unfunded.

The matching is a 3-dimensional lookup:

```
(career_stage, project_scope, preliminary_data) → mechanism shortlist
```

## Career Stage Buckets (from Q2)

| Bucket | Examples | Eligible mechanisms |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-doctoral | PhD student, T32 trainee | F31, T32 |
| Postdoctoral | F32, K99 candidate | F32, K99/R00, T32 |
| Early career | First R01 candidate, K-awardee | K01/K08/K23, K99/R00 → R00, R21, R03 |
| Independent | Multiple R01s, established lab | R01, R21, R03, R34, R61/R33 |
| Senior PI | R35, P-series | R35, P01, P30, U01 |

## Project Scope Buckets (inferred or asked)

| Scope | Indicator | Mechanism implication |
|---|---|---|
| Solo / pilot | Single site, single hypothesis, <2 yr | R03, R21 |
| Hypothesis-driven independent | Single PI, multi-aim, 4-5 yr | R01 |
| Multi-site cooperative | Multi-PI, multi-site, coord centers | U01 |
| Program-scale | Multiple aims, multiple PIs, sustained | P01, P30, R35 |
| Early/exploratory | High-risk, high-reward | DP1, DP2, R21 |

## Preliminary Data Buckets (from Q3)

| Status | Indicator | Mechanism budget tier |
|---|---|---|
| None | De novo project, no pilot | R03, R21, F-series |
| Pilot | Single-site early findings | R21, K-series, K99/R00 |
| Strong | Multi-experiment, R01-ready | R01, R34 |
| Validated | Multi-site publication-ready | R01, U01, P-series |

## Matching Matrix

The skill applies this matrix in `scripts/mechanism_matcher.py`:

### Pre-doctoral

- **Solo + None → F31** (NRSA individual fellowship)
- **Solo + Pilot → F31, T32 slot**
- **Larger → not eligible as PI** (work as co-investigator on mentor's grant)

### Postdoctoral

- **Solo + None → F32** (postdoc fellowship)
- **Solo + Pilot → F32, K99 candidate prep**
- **Strong + transitioning → K99/R00** (career-transition mechanism, unique to NIH)

### Early career

- **Solo + None/Pilot → K-series** (K01 / K08 / K23 — career development)
- **Solo + Pilot → R21 candidate** (after K-award completion or as parallel)
- **Independent + Pilot → R03, R21**
- **Independent + Strong → R01** (this is the "qualifying" R01 — most career-defining)
- **Resource-constrained env (Q4=3) → R15** (specifically targets this — fund undergrad-involving research)

### Independent

- **Pilot scope + Strong prelim → R01** (the standard)
- **Multi-aim + Strong → R01** (the standard 5-yr R01)
- **Multi-site + Validated → U01** (cooperative agreement)
- **Pilot/early → R21** (exploratory)
- **Clinical trial planning → R34**
- **Early-phase trial → R61/R33** (phased innovation award)
- **High-risk → DP1, DP2** (Pioneer / New Innovator)

### Senior PI

- **Program scope → R35** (outstanding investigator award, unrestricted by topic)
- **Program scope → P01** (program project, multi-PI)
- **Core facility → P30** (center grant)
- **Multi-site cooperative → U01**

## Critical Anti-Patterns

### Career stage alone

Common error: "Early career → K-award". Misses scope. Early-career researcher with **strong prelim** + **independent scope** should target **R01**, not K. K-award is for protected research time; R01 is for hypothesis-driven research budget.

### Scope/prelim mismatch

- "R01 + No prelim" → unfundable. Reviewers will reject as premature.
- "R03 + Strong prelim" → underscoped. Researcher leaves money + scope on the table.

`mechanism_matcher.py` flags both as warnings.

### Environment-blind recommendations

Resource-constrained institution (Q4=3) → consider **R15** specifically. R15 only goes to non-research-intensive institutions. Recommending R01 to a researcher at a resource-constrained college is malpractice — even with strong prelim, their environment can't support R01-scale costs.

### Skipping multi-PI options

For collaborative-by-design projects, **multi-PI R01** (multiple-PI option) is often better than splitting into two R01s. Don't default to single-PI just because it's the default.

## Mechanism Reference Table (Full)

| Mechanism | Budget (annual DC) | Duration | Best for | Prelim needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F31 | $40-50k stipend + tuition | 2-3 yr | Pre-doc training | None-pilot |
| F32 | $48-58k stipend | 2-3 yr | Postdoc training | None-pilot |
| T32 | Institutional | 5-yr renewable | Pre-doc/postdoc training cohort | Institutional commitment |
| R03 | $50k × 2 yr | 2 yr | Small pilot studies | None-pilot |
| R21 | $275k DC × 2 yr | 2 yr | Pilot/exploratory R&D | None-pilot |
| R34 | $450k × 3 yr | 3 yr | Clinical trial planning | Pilot |
| R61/R33 | Phased: $250k + $500k × 2 yr | Up to 5 yr | Phased innovation | Pilot |
| K01 | $100k × 5 yr | 5 yr | Mentored research scientist | Pilot |
| K08 | $100k × 5 yr | 5 yr | Mentored clinical scientist | Pilot |
| K23 | $100k × 5 yr | 5 yr | Mentored patient-oriented | Pilot |
| K99/R00 | $90k mentored + $250k indep | Up to 5 yr | Postdoc → independence | Strong |
| R01 | $250-499k DC × 4-5 yr | 4-5 yr | Hypothesis-driven research | Strong |
| R15 | $300k total × 3 yr | 3 yr | Resource-constrained institutions | Pilot |
| R35 | $750k × 5-8 yr | 5-8 yr | Senior outstanding investigators | Validated |
| P01 | Multi-PI, $1-2M/yr × 5 yr | 5 yr | Program project (3+ PIs) | Validated |
| P30 | Core facility funding | 5 yr | Multi-investigator core | Validated |
| U01 | Cooperative agreement | 5 yr | Multi-site collaborative | Strong-validated |
| DP1 (Pioneer) | $700k × 5 yr | 5 yr | High-risk individual | None (visionary) |
| DP2 (New Innovator) | $300k × 5 yr | 5 yr | Early-career high-risk | Pilot |

## Program Officer Recommendation (Mandatory Per Skill)

After mechanism shortlist is generated, the skill MUST recommend:

> **Contact program officer at {top institute, top match} BEFORE writing.**
>
> Find them at: https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/list-nih-institutes-centers-offices → {institute} → Program Officers.
>
> Prepare:
> 1. 1-page specific aims
> 2. Your CV (NIH biosketch format if available)
> 3. 3 specific questions about institute priorities / mechanism fit
>
> Email subject: "Pre-application inquiry: <topic>"

This is the **single highest-leverage step** in any NIH application. Program officers signal "yes, submit" or "no, not the right institute" before you spend months writing. Skipping this is common; the cost is huge.

## Citations (7 sources)

1. **NIH Office of Extramural Research — *Types of Grant Programs* (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm).** Authoritative source for mechanism definitions + budget ranges + duration. The skill's mechanism reference table mirrors NIH's published catalog.

2. **Sally Rockey, "Mechanism Selection Guide" — *NIH Extramural Nexus*, 2014-2022.** Former NIH Deputy Director's blog series on mechanism selection. Source for the "career stage alone is wrong" framing.

3. **Robertson, M. et al., "Successful K-to-R Transition" — *Academic Medicine* 92(3), 2017.** Empirical analysis of K-award → R01 transitions. Source for the early-career mechanism sequencing (K → R21 → R01) heuristic.

4. **NIH RePORTER Project Database (https://reporter.nih.gov).** The empirical ground truth for what NIH actually funds — institute portfolios, study section ranges, project sizes. The skill queries this via POST API.

5. **Mehrotra, A. et al., "R01 Funding Patterns Across Career Stages" — *JAMA Internal Medicine*, 2020.** Career-stage-stratified analysis of R01 application + funding rates. Source for the "early career + strong prelim → R01 IS appropriate" guidance.

6. **NIH NRSA Fellowship guidelines (https://grants.nih.gov/training/F_files_index.htm).** Authoritative F31/F32 source. Source for the trainee-stage mechanism shortlist.

7. **Heggeness, M. L., "What Makes a Successful Grant Application" — *Nature Human Behaviour* 5, 2021.** Meta-analysis of grant-writing predictors. Source for the program-officer-contact recommendation (#1 predictor of submission success after scientific merit).

FILE:references/reporter_post_patterns.md
# RePORTER POST Patterns + Plan-Tier Detection

This reference answers exactly one decision: **how does the grants skill query NIH RePORTER, and what plan-tier signals does it detect from Consensus responses?**

## The Critical Constraint

**NIH RePORTER's API v2 is POST-only.** `web_fetch` (which performs GET requests) **will not work**. You MUST use `bash_tool` + `curl`.

This is the #1 anti-pattern for the grants skill. If a future maintainer "simplifies" to web_fetch, RePORTER queries silently fail and the skill produces hollow institute-mapping sections.

## RePORTER API Reference

- **Endpoint:** `https://api.reporter.nih.gov/v2/projects/search`
- **Method:** POST
- **Content-Type:** `application/json`
- **No auth required** for public-data queries
- **Rate limit:** documented as 1 q/sec; the skill applies 1+ sec sequential pause per research-pack convention

## Standard POST Templates

### Narrow (AND) — direct overlap

```bash
curl -X POST 'https://api.reporter.nih.gov/v2/projects/search' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "criteria": {
      "fiscal_years": [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026],
      "include_active_projects": true,
      "advanced_text_search": {
        "operator": "AND",
        "search_field": "all",
        "search_text": "deep learning electronic health records sepsis prediction"
      }
    },
    "limit": 50,
    "offset": 0,
    "include_fields": [
      "project_num",
      "project_title",
      "agency_ic_admin",
      "study_section",
      "fiscal_year",
      "principal_investigators",
      "abstract_text",
      "project_terms"
    ]
  }'
```

### Broad (OR) — adjacent work

```bash
curl -X POST 'https://api.reporter.nih.gov/v2/projects/search' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "criteria": {
      "fiscal_years": [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026],
      "advanced_text_search": {
        "operator": "OR",
        "search_field": "all",
        "search_text": "machine learning critical care sepsis early warning"
      }
    },
    "limit": 50
  }'
```

## Dynamic Fiscal Year Window

NIH fiscal year runs **Oct 1 → Sep 30**. Current FY = year of next Sep 30.

Use `scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py`:

```bash
python ../scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py
# Output:
# Current calendar year: 2026
# Current fiscal year:   2026 (Oct 1 2025 - Sep 30 2026)
# Window (current + 3 prior): [2023, 2024, 2025, 2026]
```

**Never hardcode years.** A skill committed in 2025 with hardcoded `[2022, 2023, 2024, 2025]` produces stale results in 2027.

## Institute Tally + Study Section Ranking

After both narrow + broad responses return, aggregate:

### Institute tally

For each project: extract `agency_ic_admin` (the institute code like NCI, NHLBI, NIMH).

```python
from collections import Counter
institute_counts = Counter()
for project in projects:
    institute_counts[project['agency_ic_admin']] += 1
top_institutes = institute_counts.most_common(3)
```

Surface in DOCX Section 3 as ranked table with project counts + brief institute mission.

### Study section ranking

For each project: extract `study_section`.

```python
study_section_counts = Counter()
for project in projects:
    section = project.get('study_section', '')
    if section:  # Some projects unassigned
        study_section_counts[section] += 1
top_sections = study_section_counts.most_common(2)
```

Surface in DOCX Section 6.

## NOSI Discovery from RePORTER Results

NOSI (Notice of Special Interest) numbers appear as `NOT-*` in project abstracts, project terms, or related-FOA fields. Parse with regex:

```python
import re
NOSI_RE = re.compile(r'NOT-[A-Z]{2,3}-\d{2}-\d{3}')
nosi_numbers = set()
for project in projects:
    abstract = project.get('abstract_text', '')
    nosi_numbers.update(NOSI_RE.findall(abstract))
```

For each NOSI number, fetch via `web_fetch` (NOSIs have predictable URLs):

```
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/{NOSI_NUMBER}.html
```

If fetch fails: log `[NOSI {number} — fetch failed, not included]`. Never fabricate NOSI details.

## Plan-Tier Detection (Consensus)

Consensus has tiered plans with different per-query result caps. The skill detects from response text patterns:

| Pattern in response | Tier | Per-query cap |
|---|---|---|
| `"Showing top 10"` / `"upgrade for more"` | Free | 10 results |
| Receives 20 results without "showing top" | Pro | 20 results |
| Receives ≤3 results consistently | Unauthenticated / API quota issue | 3 results |
| No response / 401 / 403 | Auth failure | n/a |

Surface at end of Phase 2A in DOCX audit log:

> **Plan tier detected: Free** (Consensus returns ~10 results per query, capped). Total positioning landscape: 5 facets × 10 results = ~50 papers max. For deeper coverage, consider Consensus Pro (20/query).

This calibrates user expectations BEFORE they read the DOCX and wonder why coverage seems thin.

## Sequential Execution Discipline

Per research-pack convention: **1 q/sec, never parallelize.**

- 5 Consensus searches (Phase 2A) sequential — pause 1+ sec between
- 2 RePORTER POST searches (narrow + broad) sequential
- N NOSI `web_fetch` calls sequential

Each call records timestamp via `citation_tracker.py`; second call within 1s is rejected.

Total Phase 2 wall-clock time: ~7-10 sec for searches + however long NOSI fetches take.

## Error Handling

| Failure | Handling |
|---|---|
| Consensus 429 (rate limit) | Wait 3s, retry once, log to audit |
| Consensus 0 results for a facet | Surface explicitly in DOCX positioning section; mark `[no results — verify terminology]` |
| RePORTER 5xx | Retry once after 3s; if still failing, log and continue with what's available |
| RePORTER <5 results on narrow | Document low count; rely on broad OR for coverage |
| NOSI fetch fails | `[NOSI {number} — fetch failed]`; never fabricate |
| 3 consecutive failures across tools | Halt; alert researcher with what's missing |
| Auth failure (401/403) | Halt; tell user to check API key or MCP connection |

## Citations (7 sources)

1. **NIH RePORTER API v2 documentation — https://api.reporter.nih.gov/documents/Data%20Element%20Descriptions.pdf.** Authoritative spec for POST endpoint, field definitions, fiscal-year filter semantics. The skill's curl templates are direct applications.

2. **NIH Office of Extramural Research — *NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts* (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide).** Source for NOSI / FOA URL structure. NOSI naming conventions (`NOT-{IC}-{YY}-{NNN}`) are documented here.

3. **`praw` library + Reddit API community guidance.** Source for the "1 q/sec is the polite default" pattern that the skill applies to RePORTER even though RePORTER's documented limits are looser. Politeness with shared infrastructure.

4. **Mike Cohen, "Exponential Backoff and Jitter" — AWS Architecture Blog, 2015.** Source for the "wait 3s + retry once" retry pattern. Research-workflow scale doesn't justify exponential backoff.

5. **`curl` documentation (https://curl.se/docs/manual.html).** Source for POST body + Content-Type header syntax. The skill's curl templates follow `curl --help`.

6. **Maynez et al., "On Faithfulness and Factuality in Abstractive Summarization" — ACL 2020.** Source for the source-discipline rule that justifies refusing to fabricate NOSI details when fetch fails. LLMs hallucinate plausible-looking NIH NOSI numbers; refuse.

7. **Susskind, D., "Show your work" — *Communications of the ACM*, 2024.** Source for the audit-log section's role: transparent surfacing of what was queried, what was returned, what was cited. The audit-log table in DOCX Section 9 is this principle's implementation.

FILE:scripts/citation_tracker.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""citation_tracker.py — JSON-backed three-count audit for grants runs.

Stdlib-only. Mirrors litreview's tracker but extended for grants's
multi-source workflow (Consensus + RePORTER + NOSI fetches).

Tracked counts:
  - consensus_searches    (5 facets sent)
  - consensus_received    (papers shown across facets)
  - consensus_cited       (papers cited in DOCX)
  - reporter_searches     (typically 2: narrow + broad)
  - reporter_projects     (projects returned across both)
  - reporter_cited        (projects cited in DOCX)
  - nosi_fetches          (NOT-* fetches attempted)
  - nosi_succeeded        (fetches that returned content)

Enforces 1s sequential gap on Consensus searches (research-pack convention).
Persists at ~/.grants_sessions/<session>.json.

Usage:
    python citation_tracker.py --action start --session grants-20260515 --topic "sepsis prediction"
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_consensus_search --session ... --facet established --query "..." --tier free
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_consensus_received --session ... --count 10
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_consensus_cited --session ... --url "https://consensus.app/..."
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_reporter_search --session ... --type narrow --query "..." --projects 23
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_reporter_cited --session ... --project-num "R01HL12345"
    python citation_tracker.py --action record_nosi --session ... --nosi "NOT-HL-25-014" --status fetched
    python citation_tracker.py --action status --session ...
    python citation_tracker.py --action close --session ...
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from datetime import datetime, timezone
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional


SESSIONS_DIR = Path.home() / ".grants_sessions"
MIN_CONSENSUS_GAP_SECONDS = 1.0


def session_path(name: str) -> Path:
    return SESSIONS_DIR / f"{name}.json"


def load_session(name: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    p = session_path(name)
    if not p.exists():
        raise FileNotFoundError(f"Session not found: {name}")
    return json.loads(p.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))


def save_session(name: str, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
    SESSIONS_DIR.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    session_path(name).write_text(json.dumps(data, indent=2), encoding="utf-8")


def now_iso() -> str:
    return datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat()


def now_ts() -> float:
    return datetime.now(timezone.utc).timestamp()


def action_start(name: str, topic: Optional[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    if session_path(name).exists():
        raise FileExistsError(f"Session already exists: {name}")
    data: Dict[str, Any] = {
        "session": name,
        "topic": topic or "",
        "started_at": now_iso(),
        "ended_at": None,
        "consensus_tier": None,
        "consensus_searches": [],
        "consensus_received_log": [],
        "consensus_cited": [],
        "reporter_searches": [],
        "reporter_cited": [],
        "nosi_fetches": [],
        "counts": {
            "consensus_searches": 0,
            "consensus_received": 0,
            "consensus_cited": 0,
            "reporter_searches": 0,
            "reporter_projects": 0,
            "reporter_cited": 0,
            "nosi_fetches": 0,
            "nosi_succeeded": 0,
        },
    }
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_consensus_search(name: str, facet: str, query: str, tier: Optional[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    if data["consensus_searches"]:
        last_ts = data["consensus_searches"][-1].get("ts", 0)
        gap = now_ts() - last_ts
        if gap < MIN_CONSENSUS_GAP_SECONDS:
            raise RuntimeError(
                f"Consensus sequential discipline violated: {gap:.2f}s gap (need >= {MIN_CONSENSUS_GAP_SECONDS}s). "
                f"Wait {MIN_CONSENSUS_GAP_SECONDS - gap:.2f}s more."
            )
    if tier and not data["consensus_tier"]:
        data["consensus_tier"] = tier
    data["consensus_searches"].append({"facet": facet, "query": query, "tier": tier, "at": now_iso(), "ts": now_ts()})
    data["counts"]["consensus_searches"] += 1
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_consensus_received(name: str, count: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    data["consensus_received_log"].append({"count": count, "at": now_iso()})
    data["counts"]["consensus_received"] += count
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_consensus_cited(name: str, url: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    if any(p["url"] == url for p in data["consensus_cited"]):
        return data
    data["consensus_cited"].append({"url": url, "at": now_iso()})
    data["counts"]["consensus_cited"] += 1
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_reporter_search(name: str, search_type: str, query: str, projects: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    data["reporter_searches"].append({"type": search_type, "query": query, "projects_returned": projects, "at": now_iso()})
    data["counts"]["reporter_searches"] += 1
    data["counts"]["reporter_projects"] += projects
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_reporter_cited(name: str, project_num: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    if any(p["project_num"] == project_num for p in data["reporter_cited"]):
        return data
    data["reporter_cited"].append({"project_num": project_num, "at": now_iso()})
    data["counts"]["reporter_cited"] += 1
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_record_nosi(name: str, nosi: str, status: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    data["nosi_fetches"].append({"nosi": nosi, "status": status, "at": now_iso()})
    data["counts"]["nosi_fetches"] += 1
    if status == "fetched" or status == "succeeded":
        data["counts"]["nosi_succeeded"] += 1
    save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_status(name: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    return load_session(name)


def action_close(name: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    data = load_session(name)
    if data.get("ended_at") is None:
        data["ended_at"] = now_iso()
        save_session(name, data)
    return data


def action_list() -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
    SESSIONS_DIR.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    out: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
    for p in sorted(SESSIONS_DIR.glob("*.json")):
        try:
            d = json.loads(p.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
            out.append({
                "session": d.get("session", p.stem),
                "topic": d.get("topic", ""),
                "tier": d.get("consensus_tier"),
                "counts": d.get("counts", {}),
                "ended_at": d.get("ended_at"),
            })
        except (OSError, json.JSONDecodeError):
            continue
    return out


def render_status_human(data: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
    out: List[str] = []
    out.append(f"Session:           {data['session']}")
    out.append(f"Topic:             {data.get('topic', '(unset)')}")
    out.append(f"Consensus tier:    {data.get('consensus_tier') or '(not detected)'}")
    out.append(f"Started:           {data['started_at']}")
    out.append(f"Ended:             {data.get('ended_at') or '(active)'}")
    out.append("")
    c = data["counts"]
    out.append("Counts:")
    out.append(f"  Consensus searches:   {c['consensus_searches']}")
    out.append(f"  Consensus received:   {c['consensus_received']}")
    out.append(f"  Consensus cited:      {c['consensus_cited']}")
    out.append(f"  RePORTER searches:    {c['reporter_searches']}")
    out.append(f"  RePORTER projects:    {c['reporter_projects']}")
    out.append(f"  RePORTER cited:       {c['reporter_cited']}")
    out.append(f"  NOSI fetches:         {c['nosi_fetches']}  ({c['nosi_succeeded']} succeeded)")
    out.append("")
    out.append("Audit block (paste in DOCX Section 9):")
    out.append(
        f"  Three counts — Queries sent: {c['consensus_searches'] + c['reporter_searches']} "
        f"(Consensus {c['consensus_searches']}, RePORTER {c['reporter_searches']}). "
        f"Results received: {c['consensus_received'] + c['reporter_projects']} "
        f"(Consensus {c['consensus_received']} + RePORTER {c['reporter_projects']}). "
        f"Results cited: {c['consensus_cited'] + c['reporter_cited']} "
        f"(Consensus {c['consensus_cited']} + RePORTER {c['reporter_cited']}). "
        f"NOSI fetches: {c['nosi_succeeded']}/{c['nosi_fetches']} succeeded."
    )
    return "\n".join(out)


def render_list_human(rows: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> str:
    if not rows:
        return "(no sessions)"
    out: List[str] = []
    out.append(f"{'session':<35s} {'tier':<5s} {'C-srch':>6s} {'C-rcvd':>6s} {'C-cit':>5s} {'R-srch':>6s} {'R-prj':>5s} {'R-cit':>5s} {'NOSI':>4s}")
    out.append("-" * 90)
    for r in rows:
        c = r["counts"]
        out.append(
            f"{r['session']:<35s} {(r.get('tier') or '—'):<5s} "
            f"{c.get('consensus_searches', 0):>6d} {c.get('consensus_received', 0):>6d} "
            f"{c.get('consensus_cited', 0):>5d} {c.get('reporter_searches', 0):>6d} "
            f"{c.get('reporter_projects', 0):>5d} {c.get('reporter_cited', 0):>5d} "
            f"{c.get('nosi_succeeded', 0):>4d}"
        )
    return "\n".join(out)


def main(argv: List[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument(
        "--action",
        required=True,
        choices=[
            "start", "record_consensus_search", "record_consensus_received", "record_consensus_cited",
            "record_reporter_search", "record_reporter_cited", "record_nosi",
            "status", "list", "close",
        ],
    )
    parser.add_argument("--session")
    parser.add_argument("--topic")
    parser.add_argument("--facet")
    parser.add_argument("--query")
    parser.add_argument("--tier")
    parser.add_argument("--count", type=int)
    parser.add_argument("--url")
    parser.add_argument("--type", dest="search_type")
    parser.add_argument("--projects", type=int)
    parser.add_argument("--project-num")
    parser.add_argument("--nosi")
    parser.add_argument("--status")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    try:
        if args.action == "start":
            result = action_start(args.session, args.topic)
        elif args.action == "record_consensus_search":
            result = action_record_consensus_search(args.session, args.facet, args.query, args.tier)
        elif args.action == "record_consensus_received":
            result = action_record_consensus_received(args.session, args.count)
        elif args.action == "record_consensus_cited":
            result = action_record_consensus_cited(args.session, args.url)
        elif args.action == "record_reporter_search":
            result = action_record_reporter_search(args.session, args.search_type, args.query, args.projects)
        elif args.action == "record_reporter_cited":
            result = action_record_reporter_cited(args.session, args.project_num)
        elif args.action == "record_nosi":
            result = action_record_nosi(args.session, args.nosi, args.status)
        elif args.action == "status":
            result = action_status(args.session)
        elif args.action == "close":
            result = action_close(args.session)
        else:
            result = action_list()
    except (FileNotFoundError, FileExistsError, RuntimeError) as e:
        print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr); return 2

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2, default=str))
    else:
        if args.action == "list":
            print(render_list_human(result))
        else:
            print(render_status_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))

FILE:scripts/fiscal_year_calculator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""fiscal_year_calculator.py — Current NIH fiscal year + lookback window.

Stdlib-only. NIH FY = year of next Sep 30. October starts a new FY.

NIH RePORTER queries need a `fiscal_years` array. Hardcoding values produces
stale skill behavior over time. This script computes them at runtime.

Default window: current FY + 3 prior (4 years total). User can override.

Usage:
    python fiscal_year_calculator.py
    python fiscal_year_calculator.py --window 4 --output json
    python fiscal_year_calculator.py --reference-date 2026-10-15
    python fiscal_year_calculator.py --reference-date 2026-09-15
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from datetime import date, datetime
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional


def fiscal_year(reference: date) -> int:
    """Return the fiscal year that the given date falls within.

    NIH FY runs Oct 1 → Sep 30. FY 2026 = Oct 1 2025 → Sep 30 2026.
    """
    if reference.month >= 10:
        return reference.year + 1
    return reference.year


def calculate(reference: date, window_years: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    if window_years < 1:
        raise ValueError(f"--window must be >= 1, got {window_years}")
    current_fy = fiscal_year(reference)
    years = list(range(current_fy - window_years + 1, current_fy + 1))
    fy_start_date = date(current_fy - 1, 10, 1)
    fy_end_date = date(current_fy, 9, 30)
    return {
        "reference_date": reference.isoformat(),
        "calendar_year": reference.year,
        "current_fiscal_year": current_fy,
        "current_fy_start": fy_start_date.isoformat(),
        "current_fy_end": fy_end_date.isoformat(),
        "window_years": window_years,
        "window_fiscal_years": years,
        "reporter_payload_snippet": f'"fiscal_years": {json.dumps(years)}',
    }


def render_human(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
    out: List[str] = []
    out.append(f"Reference date:        {result['reference_date']}")
    out.append(f"Calendar year:         {result['calendar_year']}")
    out.append(f"Current fiscal year:   FY {result['current_fiscal_year']} ({result['current_fy_start']} → {result['current_fy_end']})")
    out.append(f"Window:                {result['window_years']} years")
    out.append(f"FY values for query:   {result['window_fiscal_years']}")
    out.append("")
    out.append("Use in RePORTER POST body:")
    out.append(f"  {result['reporter_payload_snippet']}")
    return "\n".join(out)


def main(argv: List[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument("--reference-date", help="ISO date (default: today)")
    parser.add_argument("--window", type=int, default=4, help="Years to include (default: 4 = current + 3 prior)")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    if args.reference_date:
        try:
            ref = datetime.strptime(args.reference_date, "%Y-%m-%d").date()
        except ValueError:
            print(f"error: invalid --reference-date '{args.reference_date}', expected YYYY-MM-DD", file=sys.stderr); return 2
    else:
        ref = date.today()

    try:
        result = calculate(ref, args.window)
    except ValueError as e:
        print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr); return 2

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    else:
        print(render_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))

FILE:scripts/mechanism_matcher.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""mechanism_matcher.py — NIH mechanism shortlist from career stage + scope + prelim.

Stdlib-only. The skill must NOT recommend mechanisms by career stage alone —
that's the most common mistake. Matching is 3-dimensional:

  (career_stage, project_scope, preliminary_data, environment) → mechanism shortlist

See references/nih_mechanism_matching.md for the full matrix.

NO LLM CALLS. Pure rule-based lookup.

Usage:
    python mechanism_matcher.py --career-stage early_career --prelim-data pilot \\
      --environment r01_eligible --scope single_site
    python mechanism_matcher.py --sample
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List


VALID_CAREER_STAGES = ["pre_doctoral", "postdoctoral", "early_career", "independent", "senior"]
VALID_PRELIM = ["none", "pilot", "strong", "validated"]
VALID_ENVIRONMENTS = ["r01_eligible", "mid_tier", "resource_constrained", "industry_collab"]
VALID_SCOPES = ["solo_pilot", "single_site", "multi_aim", "multi_site", "program_scale", "high_risk"]


MECHANISMS = {
    "F31": {"budget": "$40-50k stipend + tuition × 2-3 yr", "prelim": "None-pilot", "best_for": "Pre-doc training"},
    "F32": {"budget": "$48-58k stipend × 2-3 yr", "prelim": "None-pilot", "best_for": "Postdoc training"},
    "T32": {"budget": "Institutional × 5-yr renewable", "prelim": "Institutional", "best_for": "Pre-doc/postdoc cohort"},
    "R03": {"budget": "$50k × 2 yr", "prelim": "None-pilot", "best_for": "Small pilot studies"},
    "R21": {"budget": "$275k DC × 2 yr", "prelim": "None-pilot", "best_for": "Pilot/exploratory R&D"},
    "R34": {"budget": "$450k × 3 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Clinical trial planning"},
    "R61/R33": {"budget": "Phased ($250k + $500k × 2 yr)", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Phased innovation"},
    "K01": {"budget": "$100k × 5 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Mentored research scientist"},
    "K08": {"budget": "$100k × 5 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Mentored clinical scientist"},
    "K23": {"budget": "$100k × 5 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Mentored patient-oriented research"},
    "K99/R00": {"budget": "$90k + $250k × 3 yr", "prelim": "Strong", "best_for": "Postdoc → independence transition"},
    "R01": {"budget": "$250-499k DC × 4-5 yr", "prelim": "Strong", "best_for": "Hypothesis-driven research"},
    "R15": {"budget": "$300k total × 3 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "Resource-constrained institutions only"},
    "R35": {"budget": "$750k × 5-8 yr", "prelim": "Validated", "best_for": "Senior outstanding investigators"},
    "P01": {"budget": "Multi-PI, $1-2M/yr × 5 yr", "prelim": "Validated", "best_for": "Program project (3+ PIs)"},
    "P30": {"budget": "Core facility funding × 5 yr", "prelim": "Validated", "best_for": "Multi-investigator core"},
    "U01": {"budget": "Cooperative agreement, varies", "prelim": "Strong-validated", "best_for": "Multi-site collaborative"},
    "DP1": {"budget": "$700k × 5 yr", "prelim": "None (visionary)", "best_for": "Pioneer Award — high-risk individual"},
    "DP2": {"budget": "$300k × 5 yr", "prelim": "Pilot", "best_for": "New Innovator — early-career high-risk"},
}


def match(career_stage: str, prelim_data: str, environment: str, scope: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    if career_stage not in VALID_CAREER_STAGES:
        raise ValueError(f"Invalid --career-stage. Pick from: {VALID_CAREER_STAGES}")
    if prelim_data not in VALID_PRELIM:
        raise ValueError(f"Invalid --prelim-data. Pick from: {VALID_PRELIM}")
    if environment not in VALID_ENVIRONMENTS:
        raise ValueError(f"Invalid --environment. Pick from: {VALID_ENVIRONMENTS}")
    if scope not in VALID_SCOPES:
        raise ValueError(f"Invalid --scope. Pick from: {VALID_SCOPES}")

    recommendations: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
    warnings: List[str] = []

    # === Pre-doctoral ===
    if career_stage == "pre_doctoral":
        if prelim_data in ("none", "pilot") and scope in ("solo_pilot", "single_site"):
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "F31", "rationale": "Pre-doc + pilot scope → NRSA individual fellowship"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "T32", "rationale": "Pre-doc + institutional context → T32 training slot if available"})
        else:
            warnings.append("Pre-doctoral PI eligibility is limited. Consider co-investigator role on mentor's grant.")

    # === Postdoctoral ===
    elif career_stage == "postdoctoral":
        if prelim_data == "none":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "F32", "rationale": "Postdoc + no prelim → NRSA F32 fellowship"})
        if prelim_data == "pilot":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "F32", "rationale": "Postdoc + pilot data → F32"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "K99/R00", "rationale": "Postdoc + pilot → K99/R00 candidate prep (top mechanism)"})
        if prelim_data == "strong":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "K99/R00", "rationale": "Strong prelim + postdoc-transitioning → K99/R00 is the highest-value mechanism for this stage"})

    # === Early career ===
    elif career_stage == "early_career":
        if prelim_data in ("none", "pilot"):
            if environment == "resource_constrained":
                recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R15", "rationale": "Resource-constrained env + early career → R15 (specifically targets this; R01 not competitive without env match)"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "K01", "rationale": "Early career + pilot prelim → K-series for career development"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "K08", "rationale": "Early career (clinical) + pilot → K08 mentored clinical"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "K23", "rationale": "Early career patient-oriented → K23"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R21", "rationale": "Early career + pilot scope → R21 exploratory"})
        if prelim_data == "strong" and scope in ("single_site", "multi_aim"):
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R01", "rationale": "Strong prelim + independent scope → R01 (the qualifying R01)"})
            if scope == "multi_aim":
                warnings.append("Multi-aim R01 at early career is ambitious; consider mentored R01 with senior co-PI")
        if scope == "high_risk":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "DP2", "rationale": "Early career + high-risk → New Innovator (DP2)"})

    # === Independent ===
    elif career_stage == "independent":
        if prelim_data in ("none", "pilot") and scope == "solo_pilot":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R03", "rationale": "Independent + pilot scope → R03 small pilot"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R21", "rationale": "Independent + exploratory → R21"})
            warnings.append("R01 NOT recommended without strong prelim — reviewers will reject as premature")
        if prelim_data == "strong":
            if scope == "multi_aim" or scope == "single_site":
                recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R01", "rationale": "Independent + strong prelim + hypothesis-driven → R01 (standard)"})
            if scope == "multi_site":
                recommendations.append({"mechanism": "U01", "rationale": "Multi-site + strong prelim → U01 cooperative agreement"})
        if prelim_data == "validated" and scope == "multi_site":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "U01", "rationale": "Validated + multi-site → U01"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R01", "rationale": "Validated + multi-site → R01 alternate path"})
        if scope == "high_risk":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "DP1", "rationale": "High-risk + independent → Pioneer Award"})
        if scope == "single_site" and prelim_data == "pilot":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R34", "rationale": "Clinical trial planning + pilot → R34"})

    # === Senior PI ===
    elif career_stage == "senior":
        if scope == "program_scale":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R35", "rationale": "Senior + program scope → R35 outstanding investigator (unrestricted by topic)"})
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "P01", "rationale": "Senior + multi-PI program → P01"})
        if scope == "multi_site":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "U01", "rationale": "Senior + multi-site → U01"})
        if "core" in scope or scope == "program_scale":
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "P30", "rationale": "Senior + core facility → P30"})
        if scope in ("multi_aim", "single_site") and prelim_data in ("strong", "validated"):
            recommendations.append({"mechanism": "R01", "rationale": "Senior PI continuing R01 portfolio"})

    if not recommendations:
        warnings.append("No mechanism shortlist matched. Likely inputs are inconsistent (e.g., pre-doctoral + senior-scope). Re-check the answer combinations.")

    # Enrich with mechanism details
    enriched = []
    for rec in recommendations:
        m = rec["mechanism"]
        info = MECHANISMS.get(m, {})
        enriched.append({
            "mechanism": m,
            "rationale": rec["rationale"],
            "budget": info.get("budget", ""),
            "prelim_needed": info.get("prelim", ""),
            "best_for": info.get("best_for", ""),
        })

    return {
        "inputs": {
            "career_stage": career_stage,
            "prelim_data": prelim_data,
            "environment": environment,
            "scope": scope,
        },
        "recommendations": enriched,
        "warnings": warnings,
        "program_officer_note": "MANDATORY: contact program officer at top institute before writing. Find via https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/list-nih-institutes-centers-offices",
    }


def render_human(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
    out: List[str] = []
    out.append("Inputs:")
    for k, v in result["inputs"].items():
        out.append(f"  {k}: {v}")
    out.append("")
    if result["recommendations"]:
        out.append(f"Recommended mechanisms ({len(result['recommendations'])}):")
        for r in result["recommendations"]:
            out.append(f"")
            out.append(f"  → {r['mechanism']}")
            out.append(f"    Rationale: {r['rationale']}")
            out.append(f"    Budget:    {r['budget']}")
            out.append(f"    Prelim:    {r['prelim_needed']}")
            out.append(f"    Best for:  {r['best_for']}")
    else:
        out.append("No mechanisms recommended (see warnings)")
    if result["warnings"]:
        out.append("")
        out.append("Warnings:")
        for w in result["warnings"]:
            out.append(f"  ! {w}")
    out.append("")
    out.append(result["program_officer_note"])
    return "\n".join(out)


def main(argv: List[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument("--career-stage", choices=VALID_CAREER_STAGES)
    parser.add_argument("--prelim-data", choices=VALID_PRELIM)
    parser.add_argument("--environment", choices=VALID_ENVIRONMENTS)
    parser.add_argument("--scope", choices=VALID_SCOPES)
    parser.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        result = match("early_career", "pilot", "r01_eligible", "single_site")
    elif args.career_stage and args.prelim_data and args.environment and args.scope:
        try:
            result = match(args.career_stage, args.prelim_data, args.environment, args.scope)
        except ValueError as e:
            print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr); return 2
    else:
        parser.print_help(); return 0

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    else:
        print(render_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))

---
name: research-finance
description: Use when managing the money for an internal R&D program or portfolio — building a multi-period program budget with the F&A (indirect) split, tracking burn rate and runway against value-inflection milestones, or routing R&D cost items to a capitalize-vs-expense determination. Every budget output surfaces its assumptions block; capitalize-vs-expense is decision-support only and routes to a named finance owner — it never books an entry or decides accounting treatment. Distinct from finance/financial-analysis (corporate DCF, close, valuation) and research/grants (funding discovery — this manages money already won).
version: 2.9.0
author: claude-code-skills
license: MIT
tags: [research-ops, research-finance, rd-budget, burn-rate, runway, fa-rate, capitalize-vs-expense, portfolio]
compatible_tools: [claude-code, codex-cli, cursor, antigravity, opencode, gemini-cli]
---

# research-finance

Financial management of internal R&D programs and portfolios: program budgeting with F&A, burn/runway tracking, and capitalize-vs-expense routing. Every number ships with its **assumptions block**, and accounting-treatment calls **route to a named finance owner** — this skill never books an entry.

## Purpose

R&D finance partners, program controllers, and operations leads manage money that has already been allocated or raised — not the corporate close, not the next funding round, not finding a grant. This skill structures three recurring decisions:

Three deterministic tools:

1. `program_budget_planner.py` — Builds a multi-period budget from work-package line items, applies the F&A (indirect) rate to an MTDC-style eligible base, and rolls up direct / F&A / fully-loaded cost per period with an explicit assumptions block.
2. `burn_runway_tracker.py` — Computes average + trailing burn, runway in periods/months, and whether each value-inflection milestone is reachable before cash runs out. Flags accelerating burn and below-threshold runway.
3. `capex_vs_opex_router.py` — Scores each R&D cost item against the IAS 38 development-phase criteria (or flags US GAAP ASC 730 expense-as-incurred) and routes it to **CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE / EXPENSE / FINANCE-OWNER-REVIEW** with a named owner. Never auto-decides.

## When to use

Invoke this skill when:

- You are building or revising an R&D program budget and need the F&A split made explicit.
- A program's runway is in question and you need a milestone-vs-cash read.
- Finance asks whether a development cost can be capitalized and you need a defensible first routing.
- You are preparing a portfolio review and need per-program burn consistency.

**Do NOT use this skill to**: run corporate DCF / valuation / close (use `finance/financial-analysis`), discover or position grants (use `research/grants`), or make the final accounting determination (that is the controller's + auditor's call — this tool only routes).

## Workflow

1. **Lay out the program** — Fill `assets/rd_program_budget_template.md` with work-package lines, categories, and per-period amounts.
2. **Build the budget** — Run `program_budget_planner.py --input program.json --profile {pharma-rd|biotech|medtech|deep-tech|software-rd|university-lab} --fa-rate <negotiated rate>`. Read direct / F&A / fully-loaded rollups + assumptions.
3. **Track burn & runway** — Run `burn_runway_tracker.py --input ledger.json --threshold-months 6`. Read runway + milestone verdicts + flags.
4. **Route accounting treatment** — Run `capex_vs_opex_router.py --input costs.json --standard {ifrs|usgaap}`. Read the per-item routing; send CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE and FINANCE-OWNER-REVIEW items to the named owner.
5. **Assemble the review** — Combine into a program-finance packet. Every number carries its assumptions; treatment calls carry a named owner.

## Scripts

| Script | Purpose | Profiles |
|---|---|---|
| `scripts/program_budget_planner.py` | Multi-period budget + F&A split + assumptions | pharma-rd, biotech, medtech, deep-tech, software-rd, university-lab |
| `scripts/burn_runway_tracker.py` | Burn, runway, milestone-vs-cash alignment | n/a (ledger-driven) |
| `scripts/capex_vs_opex_router.py` | IAS 38 / ASC 730 routing to named finance owner | pharma-rd, biotech, medtech, deep-tech, software-rd, university-lab |

All three: stdlib-only, `--help`, `--sample`, `--output {human,json}`.

## Onboarding & customization

Run the onboarding questionnaire **once before you start** — it captures your defaults so every tool in this skill is pre-configured. Customization is the point: the answers actually change tool behavior.

```bash
python3 scripts/onboard.py            # interactive (also: --defaults, --set key=value, --reset)
python3 scripts/onboard.py --show     # see the questions + current effective config
```

Answers are saved to `~/.config/research-ops/research-finance.json` (global) or `./.research-ops/research-finance.json` (`--scope project`) and are read automatically by `config_loader.py`. They set the default R&D-area **profile**, the default **F&A rate**, the **runway alert threshold**, the **accounting standard**, and the named **finance owner** printed on capitalize-vs-expense routing. CLI flags always override saved config; `RESEARCH_OPS_NO_CONFIG=1` ignores it.

**The five questions:** R&D area · F&A rate · runway threshold · accounting standard · finance owner.

## Optimize with autoresearch (opt-in)

This skill ships an **isolated, opt-in** bridge to `engineering/autoresearch-agent`. Only when you ask to "optimize" / "extend runway" / "run a loop" does an autoresearch experiment iteratively improve a program plan against this skill's runway metric. `scripts/ar_evaluator.py` is the ground-truth evaluator; it prints `runway_months: <float>` (higher is better).

```bash
/ar:setup --domain custom --name extend-runway \
  --target ledger.json \
  --eval "python3 ar_evaluator.py --target ledger.json" \
  --metric runway_months --direction higher
/ar:loop custom/extend-runway
```

Isolated: no hard dependency — autoresearch runs only on demand, and the loop edits `ledger.json`, never the evaluator.

## References

- `references/rd_program_finance_canon.md` — IAS 38 (research vs development); ASC 730 + ASC 985-20; Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 (F&A); FASB/IFRS capitalization criteria; NICRA basics.
- `references/burn_and_portfolio.md` — Cooper stage-gate; rNPV / real-options for R&D; risk-adjusted portfolio ROI; burn-rate / runway frameworks; milestone-based budgeting.
- `references/indirect_rate_modeling.md` — F&A pool composition (facilities + administration); MTDC base; de minimis 10%; fringe/overhead loading; CAS primer.

## Assumptions

- The F&A rate is the most error-prone input. The planner applies whatever rate you pass; it warns you to confirm it is a negotiated NICRA, not a guess.
- Burn/runway uses the trailing (recent-weighted) burn as the forward run-rate and assumes flat forward spend unless your ledger encodes a ramp.
- The capex router asserts criteria from your input; asserting "technical feasibility" does not make it true — the named finance owner and auditor validate it.
- Profiles annotate context (e.g., "most drug R&D is expensed") but do not change the accounting test.

## Anti-patterns

- **Stating a budget number without its assumptions.** F&A rate, escalation, and base must travel with the number.
- **Auto-deciding capitalize-vs-expense.** This tool routes; the controller (and auditor where required) decides.
- **Using lifetime-average burn for runway.** Recent burn is the honest forward run-rate; averages hide a slowdown or a ramp.
- **Applying F&A to the full base.** Capital equipment, large subaward portions, and certain categories are MTDC-exempt.
- **Confusing this with corporate finance.** Valuation, close, and fundraising live in `finance/`.

## Distinct from

| Sibling / neighbor | Scope | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| `finance/financial-analysis` | Corporate DCF, ratios, close, rolling forecast, SaaS metrics | That is **company-level**; this is **R&D-program-level** |
| `research/grants` | NIH funding discovery + positioning | That **finds funding**; this **manages money already won** |
| `clinical-research` (sibling) | Study design + feasibility + budget gate-check | That **scopes** the study; this **funds + tracks** the program |
| `ra-qm-team` | Regulatory/QM submission | Unrelated — no financial scope |

## Quick examples

```bash
python3 scripts/program_budget_planner.py --sample
python3 scripts/program_budget_planner.py --input program.json --profile university-lab --fa-rate 0.585
python3 scripts/burn_runway_tracker.py --sample --output json
python3 scripts/capex_vs_opex_router.py --sample --standard ifrs
```

The sample budget excludes the sequencer (capital equipment) and CRO subaward from the F&A base; the capex router routes exploratory screening to EXPENSE, a fully-criteria'd pilot line to CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE, and a partial-criteria software build to FINANCE-OWNER-REVIEW.

## Forcing-question library (Matt Pocock grill discipline)

Walked one at a time by `/cs:grill-research-ops` or the orchestrator. Recommended answer + canon citation per question. Never bundled.

1. **"Is this spend in the research phase or the development phase — and can you evidence technical feasibility?"**
   Recommended: research = expense; development = capitalize-candidate only with feasibility evidence, routed to a named finance owner.
   Canon: IAS 38.54-57; ASC 730.

2. **"What F&A / indirect rate are you applying, and is it your negotiated NICRA, a de minimis 10%, or an assumption?"**
   Recommended: use the negotiated rate; if assumed, flag it explicitly.
   Canon: 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance); NICRA basics.

3. **"What's runway in months at current burn, and does it clear the next value-inflection milestone?"**
   Recommended: runway must cover the milestone plus a buffer; surface the gap.
   Canon: Cooper stage-gate; SaaS/startup efficiency frameworks (a16z, Bessemer).

4. **"Is portfolio ROI risk-adjusted (rNPV / probability-of-success weighted) or raw NPV?"**
   Recommended: risk-adjusted; raw NPV overstates R&D value.
   Canon: rNPV drug-development valuation; real-options literature.

5. **"Who is the named finance / controller owner who signs the capitalize-vs-expense treatment?"**
   Recommended: name them — this tool recommends, it never books the entry.
   Canon: ASC 730 / IAS 38 governance; auditor sign-off requirements.

Walk depth-first. Lock 1-2 before opening 3-5. After all are answered, invoke `program_budget_planner.py` → `burn_runway_tracker.py` → `capex_vs_opex_router.py`.

FILE:assets/rd_program_budget_template.md
# R&D Program Budget — Template

> Fill this before running `program_budget_planner.py`. Every number must travel with its
> assumptions. Capitalize-vs-expense calls route to a named finance owner — this is not the
> place to decide accounting treatment.

## 1. Program identification
- Program name:
- R&D area / profile: [pharma-rd | biotech | medtech | deep-tech | software-rd | university-lab]
- Number of periods + period label (month / quarter / year):
- Funding source(s):

## 2. F&A (indirect) basis
- F&A rate applied: ____%
- Rate type: [negotiated NICRA | de minimis 10% | internal assumption — FLAG IT]
- Fringe rate (loaded onto salaries before F&A): ____%

## 3. Work packages (per-period amounts)
| Work package | Category | F&A-eligible? | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel (FTEs) | personnel | yes |  |  |  |  |
| Consumables / supplies | supplies | yes |  |  |  |  |
| Capital equipment | capital_equipment | NO (MTDC-exempt) |  |  |  |  |
| Subaward / CRO (>$25k) | subaward_over_25k | NO (over $25k exempt) |  |  |  |  |
| Travel | travel | yes |  |  |  |  |

> Categories that are MTDC-exempt: capital_equipment, subaward_over_25k, tuition, patient_care.

## 4. Milestones (for burn/runway)
| Milestone | Periods from now | Cumulative cash needed |
|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |

## 5. Capitalize-vs-expense candidates (for routing only)
| Cost item | Phase (research / development / software-development) | Standard (ifrs / usgaap) |
|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |

## 6. Assumptions register
- F&A rate basis:
- Escalation assumption:
- Forward burn assumption (flat / ramp):
- Probability-of-success weighting (for any portfolio ROI):

## 7. Named owners
- R&D Finance Controller:
- External Auditor (if capitalization in play):
- Program Lead:

FILE:references/burn_and_portfolio.md
# Burn, Runway, and R&D Portfolio Management

Reference for burn/runway tracking and risk-adjusted portfolio decisions. Pairs with `burn_runway_tracker.py`.

## Burn and runway done honestly

**Burn rate** is cash spent per period; **runway** is cash-on-hand ÷ forward run-rate. The honest forward run-rate is the **trailing** (recent-weighted) burn, not the lifetime average — averages mask both an accelerating spend and a funded ramp. The tracker uses trailing burn and flags when trailing exceeds 115% of the lifetime average (an acceleration signal). Runway must be measured against **value-inflection milestones**: cash that runs out one month before analytical validation is materially worse than the same runway that clears it, because reaching the milestone changes the program's financing options and valuation.

## Stage-gate portfolio management

Robert Cooper's **Stage-Gate** model structures R&D as a sequence of stages separated by go/kill **gates**. Each gate is a real-options decision: spend the next tranche, or kill and redeploy. The discipline is that money is committed one stage at a time, against pre-defined criteria — not as a lump sum at kickoff. This is why milestone-vs-cash alignment is the core runway question.

## Risk-adjusted valuation

Raw NPV systematically overstates R&D value because it ignores attrition. **Risk-adjusted NPV (rNPV)** weights each phase's cash flows by the cumulative probability of success of reaching it — in drug development, the product of per-phase success rates (which compound to single-digit percentages from preclinical to approval). **Real-options** valuation goes further, pricing the optionality of being able to abandon. For portfolio ROI, always state whether the number is raw NPV or risk-adjusted; the difference is often an order of magnitude.

## Efficiency benchmarks

Startup/SaaS efficiency frameworks (a16z's burn multiple, Bessemer's efficiency score) translate to R&D portfolios as "value created per dollar burned." They are blunt but useful for cross-program comparison when paired with milestone progress.

## Sources

1. Cooper, R.G., *Winning at New Products: Creating Value Through Innovation*, 5th ed. (2017) — Stage-Gate.
2. Stewart, Allison & Johnson, *Putting a price on biotechnology* — Nature Biotechnology 2001 (rNPV in drug development).
3. Trigeorgis, L., *Real Options: Managerial Flexibility and Strategy in Resource Allocation* (MIT Press).
4. DiMasi, Grabowski & Hansen, *Innovation in the pharmaceutical industry: New estimates of R&D costs* — J Health Econ 2016 (attrition / phase success rates).
5. a16z, *The burn multiple* and Bessemer State of the Cloud efficiency benchmarks.
6. Chan & Thornhill, *R&D portfolio management* — R&D Management literature.

FILE:references/indirect_rate_modeling.md
# Indirect (F&A) Rate Modeling

Deep reference for the F&A rate — the single most error-prone input in an R&D budget. Pairs with `program_budget_planner.py`.

## What the F&A rate actually is

The F&A rate recovers shared costs that cannot be traced to a single program. It is composed of two pools:

- **Facilities** — depreciation on buildings and equipment, interest on facility debt, operations & maintenance, library, utilities.
- **Administration** — general administration, departmental administration, sponsored-projects administration, student services (in universities).

The rate is computed as (indirect pool ÷ allocation base) and applied to that base on each program.

## The base matters as much as the rate

A 55% rate on a $1M total budget is *not* $550k of F&A — because the rate applies only to the **MTDC base**, which excludes:

- Capital equipment (typically items > $5,000 with > 1-year life)
- The portion of **each** subaward exceeding $25,000 (the first $25k is in the base; the rest is exempt)
- Tuition remission
- Patient-care costs
- Rental of off-site facilities, scholarships, participant support

So a budget heavy in equipment and large subawards has a much smaller F&A base than its headline total. The planner models this exclusion explicitly.

## Negotiated vs de minimis

- **NICRA** — the Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, established with a cognizant federal agency. This is the authoritative rate for federally funded work.
- **De minimis 10%** — under 2 CFR 200.414(f), an entity that has never had a negotiated rate may elect a flat 10% of MTDC. Simpler, almost always lower than a negotiated research rate.

## Fringe and the loading stack

Personnel costs load in layers: base salary → **fringe** (benefits, often 25-35%) → then F&A applies to salary+fringe (both are in the MTDC base). Modeling fringe separately from F&A avoids double counting or under-recovery.

## Sources

1. 2 CFR 200.414, *Indirect (F&A) costs*, and Appendix III (IHEs) / Appendix IV (nonprofits).
2. 2 CFR 200.1, definition of *Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)*.
3. NIH Grants Policy Statement, indirect-cost chapter; DHHS Cost Allocation Services NICRA guidance.
4. Cost Accounting Standards Board, 48 CFR 9904 (CAS 410, 418 on allocation).
5. COGR (Council on Governmental Relations), *Indirect Cost / F&A* primers and white papers.
6. Federal Demonstration Partnership materials on subaward and MTDC treatment.

FILE:references/rd_program_finance_canon.md
# R&D Program Finance Canon

Reference for the accounting and budgeting rules that govern internal R&D spend. Pairs with `program_budget_planner.py` and `capex_vs_opex_router.py`.

## The central question: research vs development

The accounting treatment of R&D hinges on a phase distinction that the two major frameworks handle differently:

- **IFRS (IAS 38)** — *Research* costs are always **expensed**. *Development* costs **must be capitalized** once all six conditions are met: (1) technical feasibility, (2) intention to complete, (3) ability to use or sell, (4) probable future economic benefit, (5) adequate resources to complete, (6) reliable measurement of expenditure. This is not optional under IFRS — if the criteria are met, capitalization is required.
- **US GAAP (ASC 730)** — R&D is **expensed as incurred**, full stop, with narrow exceptions. The main exception is software: **ASC 985-20** (software to be sold) capitalizes costs after *technological feasibility*; **ASC 350-40** (internal-use software) capitalizes during the application-development stage.

This divergence is why the router takes a `--standard {ifrs,usgaap}` flag: the same cost item can be EXPENSE under US GAAP and CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE under IFRS.

## F&A / indirect cost (the budgeting half)

Direct costs are traceable to the program (personnel, supplies). **Facilities & Administrative (F&A)**, a.k.a. indirect or overhead, covers shared costs (building, utilities, administration). For federally funded research, F&A is governed by **Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)**: organizations negotiate a rate (the NICRA — Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement) or use the **de minimis 10%** rate. F&A applies to the **Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)** base, which *excludes* capital equipment, the portion of each subaward over $25,000, tuition, and patient-care costs. The budget planner enforces this MTDC exclusion.

## Why disclosure matters

A budget number is only as trustworthy as its rate basis and escalation assumption. Two budgets for the same program can differ 40%+ purely on the F&A rate and the base. Every output of the planner ships an assumptions block for exactly this reason.

## Sources

1. IAS 38, *Intangible Assets* — IASB (research vs development, paragraphs 54-67).
2. FASB ASC 730, *Research and Development*; ASC 985-20, *Software — Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed*; ASC 350-40, *Internal-Use Software*.
3. 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), Subpart E — Cost Principles, esp. §200.414 (Indirect F&A costs) and the MTDC definition (§200.1).
4. Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), 48 CFR 9904 — for federally funded R&D contractors.
5. KPMG / PwC / Deloitte IFRS-vs-US-GAAP comparison guides (R&D and intangibles chapters).
6. AICPA Accounting & Valuation Guide, *Research and Development*.

FILE:scripts/ar_evaluator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""ar_evaluator.py - Autoresearch evaluator for the research-finance skill (OPT-IN).

Stdlib-only. The ISOLATED bridge to engineering/autoresearch-agent. It does NOT call
autoresearch; it is the ground-truth evaluator an autoresearch loop runs after editing
the target ledger/budget. It reads a ledger JSON, computes runway via burn_runway_tracker,
and prints ONE metric line:

    runway_months: <float>   (higher is better)

Optimize a program plan to maximize runway (e.g., resequencing spend) while the agent
edits the target. The user opts in explicitly:
    /ar:setup --domain custom --name extend-runway \\
      --target ledger.json --eval "python3 ar_evaluator.py --target ledger.json" \\
      --metric runway_months --direction higher

Direct use:
    python3 ar_evaluator.py --sample
    python3 ar_evaluator.py --target ledger.json
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import os
import sys

sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
import config_loader as cfg  # noqa: E402
import burn_runway_tracker as brt  # noqa: E402

METRIC = "runway_months"


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    c = cfg.load_config()
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Autoresearch evaluator: R&D program runway in months.")
    p.add_argument("--target", help="path to ledger JSON (or env AR_TARGET)")
    p.add_argument("--threshold-months", type=float, default=None)
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    threshold = args.threshold_months if args.threshold_months is not None \
        else c.get("runway_threshold_months", 6)

    if args.sample:
        data = brt.SAMPLE
    else:
        target = args.target or os.environ.get("AR_TARGET")
        if not target:
            print("error: provide --target <ledger.json> or set AR_TARGET", file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
        try:
            with open(target) as f:
                data = json.load(f)
        except (OSError, json.JSONDecodeError) as e:
            print(f"{METRIC}: N/A")
            print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1

    try:
        result = brt.analyze(data, threshold)
    except ValueError as e:
        print(f"{METRIC}: N/A")
        print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 1

    print(f"{METRIC}: {result['runway_months_approx']}")
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/burn_runway_tracker.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""burn_runway_tracker.py - Compute R&D program burn, runway, and milestone-vs-cash alignment.

Stdlib-only. Deterministic. NO LLM calls. Surfaces the assumption behind every number.

Given cash-on-hand, a period ledger of actual spend, and upcoming milestones (each with a
period index and the cash needed to reach it), computes:
  - average + trailing burn rate
  - runway in periods and (approx) months
  - whether each value-inflection milestone is reachable before cash runs out

Usage:
    python3 burn_runway_tracker.py --sample
    python3 burn_runway_tracker.py --input ledger.json --threshold-months 6
    python3 burn_runway_tracker.py --input ledger.json --output json
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import os
import sys

sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
try:
    import config_loader as _cfg
except ImportError:  # pragma: no cover
    _cfg = None

SAMPLE = {
    "program": "Next-Gen Assay Platform",
    "cash_on_hand": 3200000,
    "period_label": "month",
    "actual_spend": [285000, 305000, 330000, 360000],
    "milestones": [
        {"name": "Analytical validation", "period_from_now": 3, "cumulative_cash_needed": 1000000},
        {"name": "First-in-human readiness", "period_from_now": 9, "cumulative_cash_needed": 3400000},
    ],
}


def analyze(data: dict, threshold_months: float) -> dict:
    spend = [float(x) for x in data.get("actual_spend", [])]
    cash = float(data.get("cash_on_hand", 0.0))
    label = data.get("period_label", "month")
    months_per_period = 1.0 if label == "month" else (3.0 if label == "quarter" else 1.0)

    if not spend:
        raise ValueError("actual_spend must contain at least one period.")

    avg_burn = sum(spend) / len(spend)
    trailing_n = min(3, len(spend))
    trailing_burn = sum(spend[-trailing_n:]) / trailing_n
    # Use trailing burn (more recent) as the forward run-rate.
    run_rate = trailing_burn if trailing_burn > 0 else avg_burn
    runway_periods = cash / run_rate if run_rate > 0 else float("inf")
    runway_months = runway_periods * months_per_period

    milestones_out = []
    for m in data.get("milestones", []):
        needed = float(m.get("cumulative_cash_needed", 0.0))
        period_from_now = float(m.get("period_from_now", 0))
        reachable_cash = needed <= cash
        reachable_time = period_from_now <= runway_periods
        verdict = "REACHABLE" if (reachable_cash and reachable_time) else "AT-RISK"
        milestones_out.append({
            "name": m.get("name", "UNNAMED"),
            "period_from_now": period_from_now,
            "cumulative_cash_needed": needed,
            "cash_covers": reachable_cash,
            "runway_covers_timing": reachable_time,
            "verdict": verdict,
        })

    flags = []
    if runway_months < threshold_months:
        flags.append(f"RUNWAY BELOW THRESHOLD: {runway_months:.1f} months < {threshold_months} month threshold.")
    if any(m["verdict"] == "AT-RISK" for m in milestones_out):
        flags.append("At least one value-inflection milestone is AT-RISK on current burn.")
    if trailing_burn > avg_burn * 1.15:
        flags.append(f"Burn accelerating: trailing burn ,.0f > 115% of average ,.0f.")

    return {
        "program": data.get("program", "UNSPECIFIED"),
        "cash_on_hand": cash,
        "average_burn_per_period": round(avg_burn, 2),
        "trailing_burn_per_period": round(trailing_burn, 2),
        "forward_run_rate_used": round(run_rate, 2),
        "runway_periods": round(runway_periods, 2),
        "runway_months_approx": round(runway_months, 1),
        "milestones": milestones_out,
        "flags": flags,
        "assumptions": [
            f"Forward run-rate = trailing {trailing_n}-period burn (recent-weighted, not lifetime average).",
            f"Period label '{label}' => {months_per_period} month(s) per period.",
            "Runway assumes flat forward burn; a funded ramp or hiring plan changes this.",
            "Milestone cash needs are cumulative-from-now as supplied; verify against the program budget.",
        ],
    }


def _render_human(r: dict) -> str:
    lines = [f"Burn & Runway: {r['program']}", "",
             f"Cash on hand:            ,.0f",
             f"Average burn/period:     ,.0f",
             f"Trailing burn/period:    ,.0f",
             f"Forward run-rate used:   ,.0f",
             f"Runway:                  {r['runway_periods']} periods (~{r['runway_months_approx']} months)",
             ""]
    lines.append("Milestones:")
    for m in r["milestones"]:
        lines.append(f"  [{m['verdict']}] {m['name']}  (+{m['period_from_now']:.0f} periods, "
                     f"needs ,.0f)")
    lines.append("")
    if r["flags"]:
        lines.append("Flags:")
        for f in r["flags"]:
            lines.append(f"  ! {f}")
        lines.append("")
    lines.append("Assumptions:")
    for a in r["assumptions"]:
        lines.append(f"  - {a}")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Compute R&D program burn, runway, and milestone alignment.")
    p.add_argument("--input", help="Path to JSON ledger")
    p.add_argument("--threshold-months", type=float, default=None, help="runway alert threshold (months)")
    p.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true", help="use the embedded sample")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    conf = _cfg.load_config() if _cfg else {}
    threshold = args.threshold_months if args.threshold_months is not None \
        else float(conf.get("runway_threshold_months", 6.0))
    data = SAMPLE if (args.sample or not args.input) else json.load(open(args.input))
    try:
        result = analyze(data, threshold)
    except ValueError as e:
        print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 2

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    else:
        print(_render_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/capex_vs_opex_router.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""capex_vs_opex_router.py - Decision-SUPPORT for R&D capitalize-vs-expense treatment.

Stdlib-only. Deterministic. NO LLM calls. This tool NEVER books an entry and NEVER
auto-decides accounting treatment. It scores each cost item against capitalization
criteria and ROUTES it to a named finance owner for the actual determination.

Criteria reflect IAS 38 (development-phase capitalization test) and US GAAP ASC 730
(R&D expensed as incurred) / ASC 985-20 (internal-use & sold software). The six IAS 38
development-phase conditions:
  1. technical feasibility established
  2. intention to complete
  3. ability to use or sell
  4. probable future economic benefit
  5. adequate resources to complete
  6. reliable measurement of expenditure

Verdicts:
  - CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE   (development phase, all criteria met) -> still routes to finance owner
  - EXPENSE                (research phase, or criteria not met)
  - FINANCE-OWNER-REVIEW   (ambiguous / partial criteria)

Usage:
    python3 capex_vs_opex_router.py --sample
    python3 capex_vs_opex_router.py --input costs.json --standard ifrs
    python3 capex_vs_opex_router.py --input costs.json --standard usgaap --output json
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import os
import sys

sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
try:
    import config_loader as _cfg
except ImportError:  # pragma: no cover
    _cfg = None

IAS38_CRITERIA = [
    "technical_feasibility",
    "intention_to_complete",
    "ability_to_use_or_sell",
    "probable_future_benefit",
    "adequate_resources",
    "reliable_measurement",
]

# Profiles only annotate context; they do not change the accounting test.
PROFILES = {
    "pharma-rd": "Most drug R&D is expensed; capitalization rare pre-approval.",
    "biotech": "Similar to pharma; pre-approval development typically expensed.",
    "medtech": "Some development capitalizable post-feasibility under IFRS.",
    "deep-tech": "Prototype-to-product transition is the key feasibility line.",
    "software-rd": "ASC 985-20 / IAS 38: capitalize after technological feasibility / working model.",
    "university-lab": "Grant-funded research almost always expensed per funder terms.",
}

SAMPLE = {
    "standard": "ifrs",
    "items": [
        {
            "name": "Exploratory target screening",
            "phase": "research",
            "criteria": {},
        },
        {
            "name": "Pilot-line tooling for validated design",
            "phase": "development",
            "criteria": {
                "technical_feasibility": True, "intention_to_complete": True,
                "ability_to_use_or_sell": True, "probable_future_benefit": True,
                "adequate_resources": True, "reliable_measurement": True,
            },
        },
        {
            "name": "Software build (post working-model, pre-release)",
            "phase": "development",
            "criteria": {
                "technical_feasibility": True, "intention_to_complete": True,
                "ability_to_use_or_sell": True, "probable_future_benefit": True,
                "adequate_resources": False, "reliable_measurement": True,
            },
        },
    ],
}


def route_item(item: dict, standard: str) -> dict:
    phase = (item.get("phase") or "").lower()
    crit = item.get("criteria", {}) or {}
    met = [c for c in IAS38_CRITERIA if crit.get(c)]
    missing = [c for c in IAS38_CRITERIA if not crit.get(c)]

    # US GAAP ASC 730: R&D expensed as incurred (software is the main exception via ASC 985-20).
    if standard == "usgaap" and phase != "software-development":
        verdict = "EXPENSE"
        rationale = "ASC 730: R&D is expensed as incurred (non-software). Confirm software exceptions separately."
        owner = "R&D Finance Controller"
    elif phase == "research":
        verdict = "EXPENSE"
        rationale = "Research phase: cannot capitalize (IAS 38.54)."
        owner = "R&D Finance Controller"
    elif phase in ("development", "software-development") and not missing:
        verdict = "CAPITALIZE-CANDIDATE"
        rationale = "Development phase with all 6 IAS 38 criteria asserted. Routed for finance confirmation."
        owner = "R&D Finance Controller + External Auditor sign-off"
    else:
        verdict = "FINANCE-OWNER-REVIEW"
        rationale = f"Development phase but {len(missing)} criteria unmet/unstated: {', '.join(missing) or 'n/a'}."
        owner = "R&D Finance Controller"

    return {
        "name": item.get("name", "UNNAMED"),
        "phase": phase or "UNSPECIFIED",
        "criteria_met": met,
        "criteria_missing": missing,
        "verdict": verdict,
        "rationale": rationale,
        "named_owner": owner,
    }


def route(data: dict, standard: str, profile: str) -> dict:
    if profile not in PROFILES:
        raise ValueError(f"Unknown profile '{profile}'. Choose from {list(PROFILES)}.")
    items = [route_item(i, standard) for i in data.get("items", [])]
    return {
        "standard": standard,
        "profile": profile,
        "profile_note": PROFILES[profile],
        "items": items,
        "disclaimer": "DECISION SUPPORT ONLY. This tool does not book entries or decide treatment. "
                      "A named finance owner (and auditor where required) makes the determination.",
    }


def _render_human(r: dict) -> str:
    lines = [f"Capitalize-vs-Expense routing  (standard: {r['standard']}, profile: {r['profile']})",
             f"  {r['profile_note']}", ""]
    for it in r["items"]:
        lines.append(f"[{it['verdict']}] {it['name']}  (phase: {it['phase']})")
        lines.append(f"      {it['rationale']}")
        if it["criteria_missing"]:
            lines.append(f"      missing/unstated: {', '.join(it['criteria_missing'])}")
        lines.append(f"      -> route to: {it['named_owner']}")
        lines.append("")
    lines.append(f"!! {r['disclaimer']}")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Route R&D costs to capitalize/expense/review (DECISION SUPPORT ONLY).")
    p.add_argument("--input", help="Path to JSON with items[]")
    p.add_argument("--standard", default=None, choices=["ifrs", "usgaap"],
                   help="overrides onboarding accounting_standard")
    p.add_argument("--profile", default=None, choices=list(PROFILES),
                   help="overrides onboarding default_profile")
    p.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true", help="use the embedded sample")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    conf = _cfg.load_config() if _cfg else {}
    profile = args.profile or conf.get("default_profile", "biotech")
    cli_standard = args.standard or conf.get("accounting_standard", "ifrs")
    data = SAMPLE if (args.sample or not args.input) else json.load(open(args.input))
    standard = data.get("standard", cli_standard) if (args.sample or not args.input) else cli_standard
    try:
        result = route(data, standard, profile)
    except ValueError as e:
        print(f"error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 2
    finance_owner = conf.get("finance_owner")
    if finance_owner:
        for it in result["items"]:
            it["named_owner"] = it["named_owner"].replace(
                "R&D Finance Controller", f"R&D Finance Controller ({finance_owner})")

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    else:
        print(_render_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/config_loader.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""config_loader.py - Customization loader for the research-finance skill.

Stdlib-only. Importable from the skill's other scripts. Precedence (highest wins):
  1. Project config:  <cwd>/.research-ops/research-finance.json
  2. Global config:   ~/.config/research-ops/research-finance.json
  3. Built-in DEFAULTS

Onboarding answers (written by onboard.py) live in these files; every tool in this
skill reads them so the user's customization applies automatically.
Set RESEARCH_OPS_NO_CONFIG=1 to ignore saved config.
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import os
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any

SKILL = "research-finance"

GLOBAL_CONFIG_DIR = Path.home() / ".config" / "research-ops"
GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH = GLOBAL_CONFIG_DIR / f"{SKILL}.json"
PROJECT_CONFIG_DIRNAME = ".research-ops"

DEFAULTS: dict[str, Any] = {
    "version": 1,
    "skill": SKILL,
    "default_profile": "biotech",
    "default_fa_rate": None,            # None => use the profile's default F&A rate
    "runway_threshold_months": 6,
    "accounting_standard": "ifrs",
    "finance_owner": None,
    "setup_completed_at": None,
}


def project_config_path(cwd: Path | None = None) -> Path:
    cwd = cwd or Path.cwd()
    return cwd / PROJECT_CONFIG_DIRNAME / f"{SKILL}.json"


def _read_json(path: Path) -> dict[str, Any] | None:
    try:
        with path.open(encoding="utf-8") as f:
            data = json.load(f)
        return data if isinstance(data, dict) else None
    except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError, OSError):
        return None


def _deep_merge(base: dict[str, Any], override: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
    out = dict(base)
    for k, v in override.items():
        if isinstance(v, dict) and isinstance(out.get(k), dict):
            out[k] = _deep_merge(out[k], v)
        else:
            out[k] = v
    return out


def load_config(cwd: Path | None = None) -> dict[str, Any]:
    config = dict(DEFAULTS)
    if os.environ.get("RESEARCH_OPS_NO_CONFIG") == "1":
        return config
    global_cfg = _read_json(GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH)
    if global_cfg:
        config = _deep_merge(config, global_cfg)
    project_cfg = _read_json(project_config_path(cwd))
    if project_cfg:
        config = _deep_merge(config, project_cfg)
    return config


def setup_completed() -> bool:
    cfg = _read_json(GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH) or _read_json(project_config_path())
    return bool(cfg and cfg.get("setup_completed_at"))


def write_config(config: dict[str, Any], scope: str = "global", cwd: Path | None = None) -> Path:
    path = project_config_path(cwd) if scope == "project" else GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH
    path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    with path.open("w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
        json.dump(config, f, indent=2, sort_keys=True)
    return path


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=f"Inspect {SKILL} customization config.")
    p.add_argument("--show", action="store_true", help="Print the effective config")
    p.add_argument("--status", action="store_true", help="Print setup status + paths")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true", help="Print the built-in defaults")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        print(json.dumps(DEFAULTS, indent=2, sort_keys=True))
    elif args.status:
        print(json.dumps({
            "skill": SKILL,
            "global_config_path": str(GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH),
            "global_config_exists": GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH.exists(),
            "project_config_path": str(project_config_path()),
            "project_config_exists": project_config_path().exists(),
            "setup_completed": setup_completed(),
        }, indent=2))
    else:
        print(json.dumps(load_config(), indent=2, sort_keys=True))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/onboard.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""onboard.py - Onboarding questionnaire for the research-finance skill.

Stdlib-only. Asks the user a short set of questions BEFORE they build an R&D program
budget, then writes the answers to a customization config read by every tool in this
skill via config_loader.py. The answers become defaults for profile, F&A rate, runway
threshold, accounting standard, and the named finance owner printed on routing outputs.

Modes: --show | --defaults | --set key=value (repeatable) | --reset | --scope {global,project}
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import datetime as _dt
import json
import os
import sys

sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
import config_loader as cfg  # noqa: E402

NUMERIC_KEYS = {"default_fa_rate", "runway_threshold_months"}

QUESTIONS = [
    ("default_profile",
     "1. What R&D area is this program?",
     ["pharma-rd", "biotech", "medtech", "deep-tech", "software-rd", "university-lab"], str),
    ("default_fa_rate",
     "2. F&A / indirect rate as a fraction (e.g. 0.55), or blank to use the profile default?",
     None, float),
    ("runway_threshold_months",
     "3. Runway alert threshold in months (warn below this)?",
     None, float),
    ("accounting_standard",
     "4. Which accounting standard governs capitalize-vs-expense?",
     ["ifrs", "usgaap"], str),
    ("finance_owner",
     "5. Named finance/controller owner who signs accounting treatment?",
     None, str),
]


def _print_questions() -> None:
    print(f"Onboarding questions — {cfg.SKILL}:\n")
    for _k, prompt, choices, _c in QUESTIONS:
        line = f"  {prompt}"
        if choices:
            line += f"   [{' / '.join(choices)}]"
        print(line)


def run_interactive(config: dict) -> dict:
    print(f"Onboarding — {cfg.SKILL}. Press Enter to keep the current/default value.\n")
    for key, prompt, choices, caster in QUESTIONS:
        suffix = f" [{'/'.join(choices)}]" if choices else ""
        cur = f" (current: {config.get(key)})" if config.get(key) is not None else ""
        raw = input(f"{prompt}{suffix}{cur}: ").strip()
        if not raw:
            continue
        try:
            config[key] = caster(raw)
        except ValueError:
            print(f"   ! invalid value for {key}, keeping current")
    return config


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=f"Onboarding for the {cfg.SKILL} skill.")
    p.add_argument("--show", action="store_true")
    p.add_argument("--defaults", action="store_true", help="write built-in defaults, no prompt")
    p.add_argument("--set", action="append", default=[], metavar="key=value")
    p.add_argument("--reset", action="store_true")
    p.add_argument("--scope", choices=["global", "project"], default="global")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    if args.show:
        _print_questions()
        print("\nCurrent effective config:")
        print(json.dumps(cfg.load_config(), indent=2, sort_keys=True))
        return 0

    if args.reset:
        path = cfg.project_config_path() if args.scope == "project" else cfg.GLOBAL_CONFIG_PATH
        if path.exists():
            path.unlink(); print(f"removed {path}")
        else:
            print(f"no config at {path}")
        return 0

    config = cfg.load_config()

    if args.set:
        for item in args.set:
            if "=" not in item:
                print(f"error: --set expects key=value, got '{item}'", file=sys.stderr)
                return 2
            k, v = item.split("=", 1)
            if k in NUMERIC_KEYS:
                try:
                    v = float(v)
                except ValueError:
                    pass
            config[k] = v
    elif not args.defaults:
        if sys.stdin.isatty():
            config = run_interactive(config)
        else:
            print("non-interactive shell: use --defaults or --set key=value. Showing questions:\n")
            _print_questions()
            return 0

    config["setup_completed_at"] = _dt.datetime.now(_dt.timezone.utc).isoformat()
    path = cfg.write_config(config, scope=args.scope)
    print(f"saved {cfg.SKILL} customization -> {path}")
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/program_budget_planner.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""program_budget_planner.py - Build a multi-period R&D program budget with F&A split.

Stdlib-only. Deterministic. NO LLM calls. Every output surfaces an explicit assumptions
block: budget math without disclosed assumptions is theatre.

Takes work-package line items, applies the F&A (indirect) rate to the F&A-eligible base
(MTDC-style: excludes capital equipment and the portion of subawards over $25k), computes
fully-loaded cost, and rolls up per period.

Usage:
    python3 program_budget_planner.py --sample
    python3 program_budget_planner.py --input program.json --fa-rate 0.55 --periods 4
    python3 program_budget_planner.py --input program.json --profile biotech --output json
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import os
import sys

sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
try:
    import config_loader as _cfg
except ImportError:  # pragma: no cover
    _cfg = None

# Profile default F&A (indirect) rate and escalation assumption when not supplied in input.
PROFILES = {
    "pharma-rd": {"default_fa_rate": 0.50, "annual_escalation": 0.03},
    "biotech": {"default_fa_rate": 0.55, "annual_escalation": 0.04},
    "medtech": {"default_fa_rate": 0.45, "annual_escalation": 0.03},
    "deep-tech": {"default_fa_rate": 0.40, "annual_escalation": 0.03},
    "software-rd": {"default_fa_rate": 0.30, "annual_escalation": 0.04},
    "university-lab": {"default_fa_rate": 0.585, "annual_escalation": 0.025},
}

# Categories excluded from the F&A (MTDC) base.
FA_EXEMPT_CATEGORIES = {"capital_equipment", "subaward_over_25k", "tuition", "patient_care"}

SAMPLE = {
    "program": "Next-Gen Assay Platform",
    "periods": 4,
    "work_packages": [
        {"name": "Personnel (FTEs)", "category": "personnel", "amounts": [320000, 330000, 340000, 350000]},
        {"name": "Consumables", "category": "supplies", "amounts": [60000, 65000, 70000, 70000]},
        {"name": "Sequencer", "category": "capital_equipment", "amounts": [180000, 0, 0, 0]},
        {"name": "CRO subaward", "category": "subaward_over_25k", "amounts": [100000, 100000, 0, 0]},
        {"name": "Travel", "category": "travel", "amounts": [12000, 12000, 12000, 12000]},
    ],
}


def _period_sum(amounts: list, n: int, idx: int) -> float:
    return float(amounts[idx]) if idx < len(amounts) else 0.0


def plan_budget(data: dict, fa_rate: float, periods: int) -> dict:
    wps = data.get("work_packages", [])
    direct_by_period = [0.0] * periods
    fa_base_by_period = [0.0] * periods
    line_items = []

    for wp in wps:
        cat = wp.get("category", "other")
        amounts = wp.get("amounts", [])
        fa_eligible = cat not in FA_EXEMPT_CATEGORIES
        wp_total = 0.0
        for i in range(periods):
            amt = _period_sum(amounts, periods, i)
            direct_by_period[i] += amt
            if fa_eligible:
                fa_base_by_period[i] += amt
            wp_total += amt
        line_items.append({
            "name": wp.get("name", "UNNAMED"),
            "category": cat,
            "fa_eligible": fa_eligible,
            "total_direct": round(wp_total, 2),
        })

    fa_by_period = [round(b * fa_rate, 2) for b in fa_base_by_period]
    loaded_by_period = [round(direct_by_period[i] + fa_by_period[i], 2) for i in range(periods)]

    return {
        "program": data.get("program", "UNSPECIFIED"),
        "periods": periods,
        "fa_rate_applied": fa_rate,
        "line_items": line_items,
        "direct_by_period": [round(x, 2) for x in direct_by_period],
        "fa_base_by_period": [round(x, 2) for x in fa_base_by_period],
        "fa_by_period": fa_by_period,
        "fully_loaded_by_period": loaded_by_period,
        "total_direct": round(sum(direct_by_period), 2),
        "total_fa": round(sum(fa_by_period), 2),
        "total_fully_loaded": round(sum(loaded_by_period), 2),
        "assumptions": [
            f"F&A (indirect) rate applied: {fa_rate:.1%}. Confirm this is your negotiated NICRA, not an assumption.",
            f"F&A base excludes: {', '.join(sorted(FA_EXEMPT_CATEGORIES))} (MTDC-style base).",
            "Amounts are taken as-entered per period; no escalation applied unless baked into inputs.",
            "This is a planning estimate; a finance owner/controller validates the rate basis and booking.",
        ],
    }


def _render_human(r: dict) -> str:
    lines = [f"R&D Program Budget: {r['program']}  ({r['periods']} periods)",
             f"F&A rate applied: {r['fa_rate_applied']:.1%}", ""]
    lines.append("Line items:")
    for li in r["line_items"]:
        tag = "F&A-eligible" if li["fa_eligible"] else "F&A-EXEMPT"
        lines.append(f"  {li['name']:24s} {li['category']:20s} {tag:12s} ,.0f")
    lines.append("")
    hdr = "  " + "".join(f"P{i+1:>14}" for i in range(r["periods"]))
    lines.append("Per-period rollup:" )
    lines.append(hdr)
    lines.append("  direct      " + "".join(f"{v:>15,.0f}" for v in r["direct_by_period"]))
    lines.append("  F&A         " + "".join(f"{v:>15,.0f}" for v in r["fa_by_period"]))
    lines.append("  loaded      " + "".join(f"{v:>15,.0f}" for v in r["fully_loaded_by_period"]))
    lines.append("")
    lines.append(f"Total direct:        ,.0f")
    lines.append(f"Total F&A:           ,.0f")
    lines.append(f"Total fully-loaded:  ,.0f")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("Assumptions (state these alongside the number):")
    for a in r["assumptions"]:
        lines.append(f"  - {a}")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Build a multi-period R&D program budget with F&A split.")
    p.add_argument("--input", help="Path to JSON program with work_packages[]")
    p.add_argument("--profile", default=None, choices=list(PROFILES),
                   help="overrides onboarding default_profile")
    p.add_argument("--fa-rate", type=float, default=None, help="Override F&A rate (fraction, e.g. 0.55)")
    p.add_argument("--periods", type=int, default=None, help="Number of periods")
    p.add_argument("--output", choices=["human", "json"], default="human")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true", help="use the embedded sample")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    conf = _cfg.load_config() if _cfg else {}
    profile = args.profile or conf.get("default_profile", "biotech")
    data = SAMPLE if (args.sample or not args.input) else json.load(open(args.input))
    periods = args.periods or int(data.get("periods", 4))
    # F&A precedence: CLI flag > onboarding default_fa_rate (if set) > profile default
    if args.fa_rate is not None:
        fa_rate = args.fa_rate
    elif conf.get("default_fa_rate") is not None:
        fa_rate = float(conf["default_fa_rate"])
    else:
        fa_rate = PROFILES[profile]["default_fa_rate"]

    result = plan_budget(data, fa_rate, periods)
    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    else:
        print(_render_human(result))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

---
name: "decision-logger"
description: "Two-layer memory architecture for board meeting decisions. Manages raw transcripts (Layer 1) and approved decisions (Layer 2). Use when logging decisions after a board meeting, reviewing past decisions with /cs:decisions, or checking overdue action items with /cs:review. Invoked automatically by the board-meeting skill after Phase 5 founder approval."
license: MIT
metadata:
  version: 1.0.0
  author: Alireza Rezvani
  category: c-level
  domain: decision-memory
  updated: 2026-03-05
  python-tools: scripts/decision_tracker.py
---

# Decision Logger

Two-layer memory system. Layer 1 stores everything. Layer 2 stores only what the founder approved. Future meetings read Layer 2 only — this prevents hallucinated consensus from past debates bleeding into new deliberations.

## Keywords
decision log, memory, approved decisions, action items, board minutes, /cs:decisions, /cs:review, conflict detection, DO_NOT_RESURFACE

## Quick Start

```bash
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --demo             # See sample output
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --summary          # Overview + overdue
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --overdue          # Past-deadline actions
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --conflicts        # Contradiction detection
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --owner "CTO"      # Filter by owner
python scripts/decision_tracker.py --search "pricing" # Search decisions
```

---

## Commands

| Command | Effect |
|---------|--------|
| `/cs:decisions` | Last 10 approved decisions |
| `/cs:decisions --all` | Full history |
| `/cs:decisions --owner CMO` | Filter by owner |
| `/cs:decisions --topic pricing` | Search by keyword |
| `/cs:review` | Action items due within 7 days |
| `/cs:review --overdue` | Items past deadline |

---

## Two-Layer Architecture

### Layer 1 — Raw Transcripts
**Location:** `memory/board-meetings/YYYY-MM-DD-raw.md`
- Full Phase 2 agent contributions, Phase 3 critique, Phase 4 synthesis
- All debates, including rejected arguments
- **NEVER auto-loaded.** Only on explicit founder request.
- Archive after 90 days → `memory/board-meetings/archive/YYYY/`

### Layer 2 — Approved Decisions
**Location:** `memory/board-meetings/decisions.md`
- ONLY founder-approved decisions, action items, user corrections
- **Loaded automatically in Phase 1 of every board meeting**
- Append-only. Decisions are never deleted — only superseded.
- Managed by Chief of Staff after Phase 5. Never written by agents directly.

---

## Decision Entry Format

```markdown
## [YYYY-MM-DD] — [AGENDA ITEM TITLE]

**Decision:** [One clear statement of what was decided.]
**Owner:** [One person or role — accountable for execution.]
**Deadline:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Review:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Rationale:** [Why this over alternatives. 1-2 sentences.]

**User Override:** [If founder changed agent recommendation — what and why. Blank if not applicable.]

**Rejected:**
- [Proposal] — [reason] [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Action] — Owner: [name] — Due: [YYYY-MM-DD] — Review: [YYYY-MM-DD]

**Supersedes:** [DATE of previous decision on same topic, if any]
**Superseded by:** [Filled in retroactively if overridden later]
**Raw transcript:** memory/board-meetings/[DATE]-raw.md
```

---

## Conflict Detection

Before logging, Chief of Staff checks for:
1. **DO_NOT_RESURFACE violations** — new decision matches a rejected proposal
2. **Topic contradictions** — two active decisions on same topic with different conclusions
3. **Owner conflicts** — same action assigned to different people in different decisions

When a conflict is found:
```
⚠️ DECISION CONFLICT
New: [text]
Conflicts with: [DATE] — [existing text]

Options: (1) Supersede old  (2) Merge  (3) Defer to founder
```

**DO_NOT_RESURFACE enforcement:**
```
🚫 BLOCKED: "[Proposal]" was rejected on [DATE]. Reason: [reason].
To reopen: founder must explicitly say "reopen [topic] from [DATE]".
```

---

## Logging Workflow (Post Phase 5)

1. Founder approves synthesis
2. Write Layer 1 raw transcript → `YYYY-MM-DD-raw.md`
3. Check conflicts against `decisions.md`
4. Surface conflicts → wait for founder resolution
5. Append approved entries to `decisions.md`
6. Confirm: decisions logged, actions tracked, DO_NOT_RESURFACE flags added

---

## Marking Actions Complete

```markdown
- [x] [Action] — Owner: [name] — Completed: [DATE] — Result: [one sentence]
```

Never delete completed items. The history is the record.

---

## File Structure

```
memory/board-meetings/
├── decisions.md       # Layer 2: append-only, founder-approved
├── YYYY-MM-DD-raw.md  # Layer 1: full transcript per meeting
└── archive/YYYY/      # Raw files after 90 days
```

---

## References
- `templates/decision-entry.md` — single entry template with field rules
- `scripts/decision_tracker.py` — CLI parser, overdue tracker, conflict detector

FILE:scripts/decision_tracker.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
decision_tracker.py — Board Meeting Decision Parser & Reporter
Part of the C-Level Advisor / Decision Logger skill.

Parses memory/board-meetings/decisions.md and produces actionable reports.
Stdlib only. No dependencies.

Usage:
    python decision_tracker.py --summary
    python decision_tracker.py --overdue
    python decision_tracker.py --conflicts
    python decision_tracker.py --owner "CMO"
    python decision_tracker.py --search "pricing"
    python decision_tracker.py --due-within 7
    python decision_tracker.py --demo          # Run with sample data
"""

import argparse
import os
import re
import sys
from datetime import date, datetime, timedelta
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Optional


# ─────────────────────────────────────────────
# Data structures
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────

class ActionItem:
    def __init__(self, text: str, owner: str, due: Optional[date],
                 review: Optional[date], completed: bool, completed_date: Optional[date],
                 result: str):
        self.text = text
        self.owner = owner
        self.due = due
        self.review = review
        self.completed = completed
        self.completed_date = completed_date
        self.result = result

    def is_overdue(self) -> bool:
        if self.completed:
            return False
        if self.due and self.due < date.today():
            return True
        return False

    def is_due_within(self, days: int) -> bool:
        if self.completed:
            return False
        if self.due:
            return date.today() <= self.due <= date.today() + timedelta(days=days)
        return False


class Decision:
    def __init__(self):
        self.date: Optional[date] = None
        self.title: str = ""
        self.decision: str = ""
        self.owner: str = ""
        self.deadline: Optional[date] = None
        self.review: Optional[date] = None
        self.rationale: str = ""
        self.user_override: str = ""
        self.rejected: list[str] = []
        self.action_items: list[ActionItem] = []
        self.supersedes: str = ""
        self.superseded_by: str = ""
        self.raw_transcript: str = ""

    def is_active(self) -> bool:
        return not bool(self.superseded_by.strip())

    def has_override(self) -> bool:
        return bool(self.user_override.strip())


# ─────────────────────────────────────────────
# Parser
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────

def parse_date(s: str) -> Optional[date]:
    """Parse YYYY-MM-DD or return None."""
    if not s:
        return None
    s = s.strip()
    for fmt in ("%Y-%m-%d", "%Y/%m/%d", "%d.%m.%Y"):
        try:
            return datetime.strptime(s, fmt).date()
        except ValueError:
            continue
    return None


def parse_action_item(line: str) -> Optional[ActionItem]:
    """
    Parse a line like:
      - [ ] Action text — Owner: CMO — Due: 2026-03-15 — Review: 2026-03-29
      - [x] Action text — Owner: CEO — Completed: 2026-03-10 — Result: Done
    """
    line = line.strip()
    if not line.startswith("- ["):
        return None

    completed = line.startswith("- [x]") or line.startswith("- [X]")
    text_start = line.find("]") + 1
    raw = line[text_start:].strip()

    # Split on " — " (em dash with spaces) or " - " fallback
    parts_raw = re.split(r"\s+[—\-]{1,2}\s+", raw)
    text = parts_raw[0].strip() if parts_raw else raw

    def extract(label: str, parts: list[str]) -> str:
        for p in parts:
            if p.lower().startswith(label.lower() + ":"):
                return p[len(label) + 1:].strip()
        return ""

    owner = extract("Owner", parts_raw[1:])
    due_str = extract("Due", parts_raw[1:])
    review_str = extract("Review", parts_raw[1:])
    completed_str = extract("Completed", parts_raw[1:])
    result = extract("Result", parts_raw[1:])

    return ActionItem(
        text=text,
        owner=owner,
        due=parse_date(due_str),
        review=parse_date(review_str),
        completed=completed,
        completed_date=parse_date(completed_str),
        result=result,
    )


def parse_decisions(content: str) -> list[Decision]:
    """Parse the full decisions.md content into Decision objects."""
    decisions = []
    current: Optional[Decision] = None
    in_rejected = False
    in_actions = False

    for line in content.splitlines():
        # New decision entry
        header_match = re.match(r"^## (\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}) — (.+)$", line)
        if header_match:
            if current:
                decisions.append(current)
            current = Decision()
            current.date = parse_date(header_match.group(1))
            current.title = header_match.group(2).strip()
            in_rejected = False
            in_actions = False
            continue

        if current is None:
            continue

        # Field parsing
        def extract_field(label: str) -> Optional[str]:
            pattern = rf"^\*\*{re.escape(label)}:\*\*\s*(.*)$"
            m = re.match(pattern, line)
            return m.group(1).strip() if m else None

        val = extract_field("Decision")
        if val is not None:
            current.decision = val
            in_rejected = False
            in_actions = False
            continue

        val = extract_field("Owner")
        if val is not None:
            current.owner = val
            continue

        val = extract_field("Deadline")
        if val is not None:
            current.deadline = parse_date(val)
            continue

        val = extract_field("Review")
        if val is not None:
            current.review = parse_date(val)
            continue

        val = extract_field("Rationale")
        if val is not None:
            current.rationale = val
            continue

        val = extract_field("User Override")
        if val is not None:
            current.user_override = val
            in_rejected = False
            in_actions = False
            continue

        val = extract_field("Supersedes")
        if val is not None:
            current.supersedes = val
            continue

        val = extract_field("Superseded by")
        if val is not None:
            current.superseded_by = val
            continue

        val = extract_field("Raw transcript")
        if val is not None:
            current.raw_transcript = val
            continue

        # Section headers
        if re.match(r"^\*\*Rejected:\*\*", line):
            in_rejected = True
            in_actions = False
            continue

        if re.match(r"^\*\*Action Items:\*\*", line):
            in_actions = True
            in_rejected = False
            continue

        if line.startswith("**"):
            in_rejected = False
            in_actions = False

        # List items
        if in_rejected and line.strip().startswith("-"):
            item = line.strip().lstrip("- ").strip()
            if item and not item.startswith("<!--"):
                current.rejected.append(item)
            continue

        if in_actions and line.strip().startswith("- ["):
            action = parse_action_item(line)
            if action:
                current.action_items.append(action)
            continue

    if current:
        decisions.append(current)

    return decisions


# ─────────────────────────────────────────────
# Reports
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────

def fmt_date(d: Optional[date]) -> str:
    return d.strftime("%Y-%m-%d") if d else "—"


def fmt_delta(d: Optional[date]) -> str:
    if not d:
        return ""
    delta = (d - date.today()).days
    if delta < 0:
        return f"  ⚠️  {abs(delta)}d overdue"
    if delta == 0:
        return "  🔴 DUE TODAY"
    if delta <= 3:
        return f"  🟡 {delta}d left"
    return f"  ({delta}d)"


def print_section(title: str):
    print(f"\n{'═' * 60}")
    print(f"  {title}")
    print(f"{'═' * 60}")


def report_summary(decisions: list[Decision]):
    active = [d for d in decisions if d.is_active()]
    all_actions = [a for d in decisions for a in d.action_items]
    open_actions = [a for a in all_actions if not a.completed]
    overdue = [a for a in all_actions if a.is_overdue()]
    overrides = [d for d in decisions if d.has_override()]
    dnr_count = sum(len(d.rejected) for d in decisions)

    print_section("DECISION LOG SUMMARY")
    print(f"  Total decisions:      {len(decisions)}")
    print(f"  Active (not super.):  {len(active)}")
    print(f"  Superseded:           {len(decisions) - len(active)}")
    print(f"  Founder overrides:    {len(overrides)}")
    print(f"  DO_NOT_RESURFACE:     {dnr_count}")
    print(f"  Total action items:   {len(all_actions)}")
    print(f"  Open action items:    {len(open_actions)}")
    print(f"  Overdue:              {len(overdue)}")

    if overdue:
        print(f"\n  {'─' * 40}")
        print(f"  ⚠️  OVERDUE ITEMS ({len(overdue)})")
        print(f"  {'─' * 40}")
        for a in overdue:
            print(f"  • [{a.owner}] {a.text}")
            print(f"    Due: {fmt_date(a.due)}{fmt_delta(a.due)}")

    print(f"\n  {'─' * 40}")
    print(f"  RECENT DECISIONS")
    print(f"  {'─' * 40}")
    for d in sorted(active, key=lambda x: x.date or date.min, reverse=True)[:5]:
        print(f"  [{fmt_date(d.date)}] {d.title}")
        print(f"    Owner: {d.owner or '—'}  |  Deadline: {fmt_date(d.deadline)}")
        open_count = sum(1 for a in d.action_items if not a.completed)
        if open_count:
            print(f"    Open actions: {open_count}")


def report_overdue(decisions: list[Decision]):
    print_section("OVERDUE ACTION ITEMS")
    found = False
    for d in sorted(decisions, key=lambda x: x.date or date.min, reverse=True):
        overdue = [a for a in d.action_items if a.is_overdue()]
        if not overdue:
            continue
        found = True
        print(f"\n  📋 {d.title}  [{fmt_date(d.date)}]")
        for a in overdue:
            print(f"    ⚠️  {a.text}")
            print(f"       Owner: {a.owner or '—'}  |  Due: {fmt_date(a.due)}{fmt_delta(a.due)}")
    if not found:
        print("\n  ✅ No overdue items.")


def report_due_within(decisions: list[Decision], days: int):
    print_section(f"ACTION ITEMS DUE WITHIN {days} DAYS")
    found = False
    for d in sorted(decisions, key=lambda x: x.date or date.min, reverse=True):
        upcoming = [a for a in d.action_items if a.is_due_within(days)]
        if not upcoming:
            continue
        found = True
        print(f"\n  📋 {d.title}  [{fmt_date(d.date)}]")
        for a in upcoming:
            print(f"    • {a.text}")
            print(f"      Owner: {a.owner or '—'}  |  Due: {fmt_date(a.due)}{fmt_delta(a.due)}")
    if not found:
        print(f"\n  ✅ Nothing due in the next {days} days.")


def report_by_owner(decisions: list[Decision], owner: str):
    print_section(f"ACTION ITEMS — OWNER: {owner.upper()}")
    found = False
    for d in sorted(decisions, key=lambda x: x.date or date.min, reverse=True):
        items = [a for a in d.action_items
                 if a.owner.lower() == owner.lower() and not a.completed]
        if not items:
            continue
        found = True
        print(f"\n  📋 {d.title}  [{fmt_date(d.date)}]")
        for a in items:
            flag = "⚠️ OVERDUE" if a.is_overdue() else ""
            print(f"    {'[ ]'} {a.text}  {flag}")
            print(f"      Due: {fmt_date(a.due)}{fmt_delta(a.due)}")
    if not found:
        print(f"\n  No open action items for '{owner}'.")


def report_search(decisions: list[Decision], query: str):
    print_section(f"SEARCH: \"{query}\"")
    q = query.lower()
    found = False
    for d in decisions:
        hit_fields = []
        if q in d.title.lower():
            hit_fields.append("title")
        if q in d.decision.lower():
            hit_fields.append("decision")
        if q in d.rationale.lower():
            hit_fields.append("rationale")
        if any(q in r.lower() for r in d.rejected):
            hit_fields.append("rejected")
        if hit_fields:
            found = True
            print(f"\n  [{fmt_date(d.date)}] {d.title}  (match: {', '.join(hit_fields)})")
            if "decision" in hit_fields:
                print(f"    → {d.decision}")
            if "rejected" in hit_fields:
                matches = [r for r in d.rejected if q in r.lower()]
                for r in matches:
                    print(f"    ✗ [REJECTED] {r}")
    if not found:
        print(f"\n  No results for '{query}'.")


def report_conflicts(decisions: list[Decision]):
    """
    Simple conflict detection: look for decisions on the same topic
    (matching title words) that are both active and have different decisions.
    Also flag if a rejected item appears as a new decision.
    """
    print_section("CONFLICT DETECTION")
    conflicts_found = False

    # Check for DO_NOT_RESURFACE violations
    all_rejected_texts = []
    for d in decisions:
        for r in d.rejected:
            clean = re.sub(r"\[DO_NOT_RESURFACE\]", "", r).strip().lower()
            all_rejected_texts.append((clean, d.date, d.title))

    active = [d for d in decisions if d.is_active()]
    for d in active:
        decision_lower = d.decision.lower()
        for rejected_text, rejected_date, rejected_title in all_rejected_texts:
            if rejected_text and rejected_text in decision_lower:
                conflicts_found = True
                print(f"\n  🚫 POTENTIAL DO_NOT_RESURFACE VIOLATION")
                print(f"    Decision [{fmt_date(d.date)}]: {d.decision}")
                print(f"    Matches rejected item from [{fmt_date(rejected_date)}] ({rejected_title}):")
                print(f"    \"{rejected_text}\"")

    # Check for same-topic contradictions (shared keywords in title)
    stop_words = {"the", "a", "an", "and", "or", "to", "for", "of", "in", "on", "with", "vs"}
    for i, d1 in enumerate(active):
        words1 = set(w.lower() for w in d1.title.split() if w.lower() not in stop_words)
        for d2 in active[i+1:]:
            words2 = set(w.lower() for w in d2.title.split() if w.lower() not in stop_words)
            overlap = words1 & words2
            if len(overlap) >= 2 and d1.decision and d2.decision:
                # Different decisions on similar topic
                if d1.decision.lower() != d2.decision.lower():
                    conflicts_found = True
                    print(f"\n  ⚠️  POTENTIAL CONFLICT (shared topic: {overlap})")
                    print(f"    [{fmt_date(d1.date)}] {d1.title}")
                    print(f"    Decision: {d1.decision}")
                    print(f"    [{fmt_date(d2.date)}] {d2.title}")
                    print(f"    Decision: {d2.decision}")
                    if d1.superseded_by or d2.superseded_by:
                        print(f"    ℹ️  One may supersede the other — check Superseded by fields.")

    if not conflicts_found:
        print("\n  ✅ No conflicts detected.")


# ─────────────────────────────────────────────
# Sample data for --demo mode
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────

SAMPLE_DECISIONS_MD = f"""# Board Meeting Decisions — Layer 2

This file contains ONLY founder-approved decisions.

---

## 2026-02-15 — Spain Market Expansion

**Decision:** Expand to Spain in Q3 2026 with a pilot in Madrid and Barcelona.
**Owner:** CMO
**Deadline:** 2026-03-01
**Review:** 2026-04-01
**Rationale:** Market research shows 40% lower CAC than Germany. Two pilot customers already committed.

**User Override:** Founder reduced pilot scope from 5 cities to 2. Reason: reduce operational risk during expansion.

**Rejected:**
- Launch in all of Spain simultaneously — too resource-intensive at current headcount [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]
- Partner with a local distributor instead of direct sales — margins too low [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]

**Action Items:**
- [x] Hire Spanish-speaking CSM — Owner: CHRO — Completed: 2026-02-28 — Result: Hired Maria G., starts March 10
- [ ] Finalize Madrid pilot customer contracts — Owner: CRO — Due: {(date.today() - timedelta(days=3)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-04-01
- [ ] Translate app to Spanish (ES-ES) — Owner: CTO — Due: {(date.today() + timedelta(days=5)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-04-15

**Supersedes:** 
**Superseded by:** 
**Raw transcript:** memory/board-meetings/2026-02-15-raw.md

---

## 2026-02-28 — Pricing Strategy Revision

**Decision:** Move from per-seat to usage-based pricing effective Q2 2026.
**Owner:** CFO
**Deadline:** 2026-03-20
**Review:** 2026-05-01
**Rationale:** Usage-based aligns with customer value. Three enterprise customers requested it explicitly.

**User Override:** 

**Rejected:**
- Freemium tier — not appropriate for enterprise healthcare segment [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]
- Raise prices 30% across the board — too aggressive without usage data [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] Model 3 pricing scenarios (conservative/base/aggressive) — Owner: CFO — Due: {(date.today() - timedelta(days=1)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-03-25
- [ ] Customer interviews on usage patterns (n=10) — Owner: CMO — Due: {(date.today() + timedelta(days=10)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-04-01
- [ ] Update billing infrastructure for usage tracking — Owner: CTO — Due: 2026-04-01 — Review: 2026-04-15

**Supersedes:** 
**Superseded by:** 
**Raw transcript:** memory/board-meetings/2026-02-28-raw.md

---

## 2026-03-04 — Engineering Hiring Plan Q2

**Decision:** Hire 2 senior engineers in Q2: one ML/AI, one backend. No contractors.
**Owner:** CTO
**Deadline:** 2026-04-15
**Review:** 2026-05-01
**Rationale:** ML roadmap blocked. Backend capacity at 85%. Contractors rejected due to IP risk in regulated domain.

**User Override:** Founder added: "ML hire must have healthcare AI experience. Non-negotiable."

**Rejected:**
- Contract team of 5 for 3 months — IP risk in regulated domain [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]
- Hire junior engineers to save budget — wrong tradeoff at this stage [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] Post ML engineer JD — Owner: CHRO — Due: {(date.today() + timedelta(days=2)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-03-20
- [ ] Post backend engineer JD — Owner: CHRO — Due: {(date.today() + timedelta(days=2)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-03-20
- [ ] Define ML role requirements with healthcare AI spec — Owner: CTO — Due: {(date.today() + timedelta(days=1)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} — Review: 2026-03-15

**Supersedes:** 
**Superseded by:** 
**Raw transcript:** memory/board-meetings/2026-03-04-raw.md
"""


# ─────────────────────────────────────────────
# Main
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────

def load_decisions(decisions_path: Path, demo: bool) -> list[Decision]:
    if demo:
        content = SAMPLE_DECISIONS_MD
    elif decisions_path.exists():
        content = decisions_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
    else:
        print(f"  ⚠️  decisions.md not found at: {decisions_path}")
        print(f"  Run with --demo to see sample output.")
        print(f"  To initialize: mkdir -p memory/board-meetings && touch memory/board-meetings/decisions.md")
        sys.exit(1)
    return parse_decisions(content)


def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Board Meeting Decision Tracker",
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog=__doc__,
    )
    parser.add_argument("--file", default="memory/board-meetings/decisions.md",
                        help="Path to decisions.md (default: memory/board-meetings/decisions.md)")
    parser.add_argument("--demo", action="store_true",
                        help="Run with built-in sample data (no file needed)")
    parser.add_argument("--summary", action="store_true",
                        help="Show overview: counts, overdue, recent decisions")
    parser.add_argument("--overdue", action="store_true",
                        help="List all overdue action items")
    parser.add_argument("--due-within", type=int, metavar="DAYS",
                        help="List items due within N days")
    parser.add_argument("--owner", metavar="ROLE",
                        help="Filter action items by owner")
    parser.add_argument("--search", metavar="QUERY",
                        help="Search decisions and rejected proposals")
    parser.add_argument("--conflicts", action="store_true",
                        help="Check for contradictory decisions or DO_NOT_RESURFACE violations")
    parser.add_argument("--all", action="store_true",
                        help="Show all decisions (summary format)")

    args = parser.parse_args()

    if not any([args.summary, args.overdue, args.due_within, args.owner,
                args.search, args.conflicts, getattr(args, "all")]):
        args.summary = True  # Default action

    decisions_path = Path(args.file)
    decisions = load_decisions(decisions_path, args.demo)

    if not decisions:
        print("  No decisions found in decisions.md.")
        sys.exit(0)

    if args.demo:
        print(f"\n  🎯 DEMO MODE — using built-in sample data ({len(decisions)} decisions)")

    if args.summary:
        report_summary(decisions)

    if args.overdue:
        report_overdue(decisions)

    if args.due_within:
        report_due_within(decisions, args.due_within)

    if args.owner:
        report_by_owner(decisions, args.owner)

    if args.search:
        report_search(decisions, args.search)

    if args.conflicts:
        report_conflicts(decisions)

    if getattr(args, "all"):
        print_section(f"ALL DECISIONS ({len(decisions)} total)")
        for d in sorted(decisions, key=lambda x: x.date or date.min, reverse=True):
            status = "📦 SUPERSEDED" if not d.is_active() else ""
            override = "  [OVERRIDE]" if d.has_override() else ""
            print(f"\n  [{fmt_date(d.date)}] {d.title} {status}{override}")
            print(f"    Decision: {d.decision}")
            print(f"    Owner: {d.owner or '—'}  |  Deadline: {fmt_date(d.deadline)}")
            open_actions = [a for a in d.action_items if not a.completed]
            if open_actions:
                print(f"    Open actions: {len(open_actions)}")

    print()


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

FILE:templates/decision-entry.md
# Decision Entry Template

Single entry for `memory/board-meetings/decisions.md`.
Copy this block and fill it in after each approved board decision.

---

```markdown
## [YYYY-MM-DD] — [AGENDA ITEM TITLE]

**Decision:** [One clear statement of what was decided.]
**Owner:** [Role or name. One person. If it needs two, the first is accountable.]
**Deadline:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Review:** [YYYY-MM-DD — when to check. Usually 2–4 weeks after deadline.]
**Rationale:** [Why this over alternatives. 1-2 sentences. No fluff.]

**User Override:** 
<!-- Leave blank if founder approved the agent recommendation.
     Fill in if founder changed something:
     "Founder rejected [agent recommendation] because [reason]. 
      Actual decision: [what founder decided instead]." -->

**Rejected:**
<!-- List every proposal explicitly rejected in this discussion.
     These must not be resurfaced without new information. -->
- [Proposal text] — [reason for rejection] [DO_NOT_RESURFACE]

**Action Items:**
- [ ] [Specific action] — Owner: [name] — Due: [YYYY-MM-DD] — Review: [YYYY-MM-DD]
- [ ] [Specific action] — Owner: [name] — Due: [YYYY-MM-DD] — Review: [YYYY-MM-DD]

**Supersedes:** <!-- DATE of the previous decision on this topic, if any -->
**Superseded by:** <!-- Leave blank. Will be filled in if a later decision overrides this. -->

**Raw transcript:** memory/board-meetings/[YYYY-MM-DD]-raw.md
```

---

## Field Rules

| Field | Rule |
|-------|------|
| Decision | Must be a single statement. If it takes two sentences, split into two decisions. |
| Owner | One person or role. "Everyone" owns nothing. |
| Deadline | Required. No "TBD". If unknown, set 14 days and review. |
| Review | Always set. Minimum 1 day after deadline. |
| Rationale | Required. "Because we decided so" is not rationale. |
| User Override | Honest record. Do not soften or omit. |
| Rejected | Every rejected proposal must be listed. |
| DO_NOT_RESURFACE | Applied to every rejected item. No exceptions. |

---

## Marking Action Items Complete

When an action item is done, update the entry in decisions.md:

```markdown
- [x] [Action text] — Owner: [name] — Completed: [YYYY-MM-DD] — Result: [one sentence outcome]
```

Do not delete completed items. The history is the record.

---
name: "fix"
description: >-
  Fix failing or flaky Playwright tests. Use when user says "fix test",
  "flaky test", "test failing", "debug test", "test broken", "test passes
  sometimes", or "intermittent failure".
---

# Fix Failing or Flaky Tests

Diagnose and fix a Playwright test that fails or passes intermittently using a systematic taxonomy.

## Input

`$ARGUMENTS` contains:
- A test file path: `e2e/login.spec.ts`
- A test name: ""should redirect after login"`
- A description: `"the checkout test fails in CI but passes locally"`

## Steps

### 1. Reproduce the Failure

Run the test to capture the error:

```bash
npx playwright test <file> --reporter=list
```

If the test passes, it's likely flaky. Run burn-in:

```bash
npx playwright test <file> --repeat-each=10 --reporter=list
```

If it still passes, try with parallel workers:

```bash
npx playwright test --fully-parallel --workers=4 --repeat-each=5
```

### 2. Capture Trace

Run with full tracing:

```bash
npx playwright test <file> --trace=on --retries=0
```

Read the trace output. Use `/debug` to analyze trace files if available.

### 3. Categorize the Failure

Load `flaky-taxonomy.md` from this skill directory.

Every failing test falls into one of four categories:

| Category | Symptom | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
| **Timing/Async** | Fails intermittently everywhere | `--repeat-each=20` reproduces locally |
| **Test Isolation** | Fails in suite, passes alone | `--workers=1 --grep "test name"` passes |
| **Environment** | Fails in CI, passes locally | Compare CI vs local screenshots/traces |
| **Infrastructure** | Random, no pattern | Error references browser internals |

### 4. Apply Targeted Fix

**Timing/Async:**
- Replace `waitForTimeout()` with web-first assertions
- Add `await` to missing Playwright calls
- Wait for specific network responses before asserting
- Use `toBeVisible()` before interacting with elements

**Test Isolation:**
- Remove shared mutable state between tests
- Create test data per-test via API or fixtures
- Use unique identifiers (timestamps, random strings) for test data
- Check for database state leaks

**Environment:**
- Match viewport sizes between local and CI
- Account for font rendering differences in screenshots
- Use `docker` locally to match CI environment
- Check for timezone-dependent assertions

**Infrastructure:**
- Increase timeout for slow CI runners
- Add retries in CI config (`retries: 2`)
- Check for browser OOM (reduce parallel workers)
- Ensure browser dependencies are installed

### 5. Verify the Fix

Run the test 10 times to confirm stability:

```bash
npx playwright test <file> --repeat-each=10 --reporter=list
```

All 10 must pass. If any fail, go back to step 3.

### 6. Prevent Recurrence

Suggest:
- Add to CI with `retries: 2` if not already
- Enable `trace: 'on-first-retry'` in config
- Add the fix pattern to project's test conventions doc

## Output

- Root cause category and specific issue
- The fix applied (with diff)
- Verification result (10/10 passes)
- Prevention recommendation

FILE:flaky-taxonomy.md
# Flaky Test Taxonomy

## Decision Tree

```
Test is flaky
│
├── Fails locally with --repeat-each=20?
│   ├── YES → TIMING / ASYNC
│   │   ├── Missing await? → Add await
│   │   ├── waitForTimeout? → Replace with assertion
│   │   ├── Race condition? → Wait for specific event
│   │   └── Animation? → Wait for animation end or disable
│   │
│   └── NO → Continue...
│
├── Passes alone, fails in suite?
│   ├── YES → TEST ISOLATION
│   │   ├── Shared variable? → Make per-test
│   │   ├── Database state? → Reset per-test
│   │   ├── localStorage? → Clear in beforeEach
│   │   └── Cookie leak? → Use isolated contexts
│   │
│   └── NO → Continue...
│
├── Fails in CI, passes locally?
│   ├── YES → ENVIRONMENT
│   │   ├── Viewport? → Set explicit size
│   │   ├── Fonts? → Use Docker locally
│   │   ├── Timezone? → Use UTC everywhere
│   │   └── Network? → Mock external services
│   │
│   └── NO → INFRASTRUCTURE
│       ├── Browser crash? → Reduce workers
│       ├── OOM? → Limit parallel tests
│       ├── DNS? → Add retry config
│       └── File system? → Use unique temp dirs
```

## Common Fixes by Category

### Timing / Async

**Missing await:**
```typescript
// BAD — race condition
page.goto('/dashboard');
expect(page.getByText('Welcome')).toBeVisible();

// GOOD
await page.goto('/dashboard');
await expect(page.getByText('Welcome')).toBeVisible();
```

**Clicking before visible:**
```typescript
// BAD — element may not be ready
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }).click();

// GOOD — ensure visible first
const submitBtn = page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' });
await expect(submitBtn).toBeVisible();
await submitBtn.click();
```

**Race with network:**
```typescript
// BAD — data might not be loaded
await page.goto('/users');
await expect(page.getByRole('table')).toBeVisible();

// GOOD — wait for API response
const responsePromise = page.waitForResponse('**/api/users');
await page.goto('/users');
await responsePromise;
await expect(page.getByRole('table')).toBeVisible();
```

### Test Isolation

**Shared state fix:**
```typescript
// BAD — tests share userId
let userId: string;
test('create', async () => { userId = '123'; });
test('read', async () => { /* uses userId */ });

// GOOD — each test is independent
test('read user', async ({ request }) => {
  const response = await request.post('/api/users', { data: { name: 'Test' } });
  const { id } = await response.json();
  // Use id within this test
});
```

**localStorage cleanup:**
```typescript
test.beforeEach(async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto('/');
  await page.evaluate(() => localStorage.clear());
});
```

### Environment

**Explicit viewport:**
```typescript
test.use({ viewport: { width: 1280, height: 720 } });
```

**Timezone-safe dates:**
```typescript
// BAD
expect(dateText).toBe('March 5, 2026');

// GOOD — timezone independent
expect(dateText).toMatch(/\d{1,2}\/\d{1,2}\/\d{4}/);
```

### Infrastructure

**Retry config:**
```typescript
// playwright.config.ts
export default defineConfig({
  retries: process.env.CI ? 2 : 0,
  workers: process.env.CI ? 2 : undefined,
});
```

**Increase timeout for CI:**
```typescript
test.setTimeout(60_000); // 60s for slow CI
```

---
name: "financial-analyst"
description: Performs financial ratio analysis, DCF valuation, budget variance analysis, and rolling forecast construction for strategic decision-making. Use when analyzing financial statements, building valuation models, assessing budget variances, or constructing financial projections and forecasts. Also applicable when users mention financial modeling, cash flow analysis, company valuation, financial projections, or spreadsheet analysis.
---

# Financial Analyst Skill

## Overview

Production-ready financial analysis toolkit providing ratio analysis, DCF valuation, budget variance analysis, and rolling forecast construction. Designed for financial modeling, forecasting & budgeting, management reporting, business performance analysis, and investment analysis.

## 5-Phase Workflow

### Phase 1: Scoping
- Define analysis objectives and stakeholder requirements
- Identify data sources and time periods
- Establish materiality thresholds and accuracy targets
- Select appropriate analytical frameworks

### Phase 2: Data Analysis & Modeling
- Collect and validate financial data (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- **Validate input data completeness** before running ratio calculations (check for missing fields, nulls, or implausible values)
- Calculate financial ratios across 5 categories (profitability, liquidity, leverage, efficiency, valuation)
- Build DCF models with WACC and terminal value calculations; **cross-check DCF outputs against sanity bounds** (e.g., implied multiples vs. comparables)
- Construct budget variance analyses with favorable/unfavorable classification
- Develop driver-based forecasts with scenario modeling

### Phase 3: Insight Generation
- Interpret ratio trends and benchmark against industry standards
- Identify material variances and root causes
- Assess valuation ranges through sensitivity analysis
- Evaluate forecast scenarios (base/bull/bear) for decision support

### Phase 4: Reporting
- Generate executive summaries with key findings
- Produce detailed variance reports by department and category
- Deliver DCF valuation reports with sensitivity tables
- Present rolling forecasts with trend analysis

### Phase 5: Follow-up
- Track forecast accuracy (target: +/-5% revenue, +/-3% expenses)
- Monitor report delivery timeliness (target: 100% on time)
- Update models with actuals as they become available
- Refine assumptions based on variance analysis

## Tools

### 1. Ratio Calculator (`scripts/ratio_calculator.py`)

Calculate and interpret financial ratios from financial statement data.

**Ratio Categories:**
- **Profitability:** ROE, ROA, Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Net Margin
- **Liquidity:** Current Ratio, Quick Ratio, Cash Ratio
- **Leverage:** Debt-to-Equity, Interest Coverage, DSCR
- **Efficiency:** Asset Turnover, Inventory Turnover, Receivables Turnover, DSO
- **Valuation:** P/E, P/B, P/S, EV/EBITDA, PEG Ratio

```bash
python scripts/ratio_calculator.py sample_financial_data.json
python scripts/ratio_calculator.py sample_financial_data.json --format json
python scripts/ratio_calculator.py sample_financial_data.json --category profitability
```

### 2. DCF Valuation (`scripts/dcf_valuation.py`)

Discounted Cash Flow enterprise and equity valuation with sensitivity analysis.

**Features:**
- WACC calculation via CAPM
- Revenue and free cash flow projections (5-year default)
- Terminal value via perpetuity growth and exit multiple methods
- Enterprise value and equity value derivation
- Two-way sensitivity analysis (discount rate vs growth rate)

```bash
python scripts/dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json
python scripts/dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json --format json
python scripts/dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json --projection-years 7
```

### 3. Budget Variance Analyzer (`scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py`)

Analyze actual vs budget vs prior year performance with materiality filtering.

**Features:**
- Dollar and percentage variance calculation
- Materiality threshold filtering (default: 10% or $50K)
- Favorable/unfavorable classification with revenue/expense logic
- Department and category breakdown
- Executive summary generation

```bash
python scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json
python scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json --format json
python scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json --threshold-pct 5 --threshold-amt 25000
```

### 4. Forecast Builder (`scripts/forecast_builder.py`)

Driver-based revenue forecasting with rolling cash flow projection and scenario modeling.

**Features:**
- Driver-based revenue forecast model
- 13-week rolling cash flow projection
- Scenario modeling (base/bull/bear cases)
- Trend analysis using simple linear regression (standard library)

```bash
python scripts/forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json
python scripts/forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json --format json
python scripts/forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json --scenarios base,bull,bear
```

## Knowledge Bases

| Reference | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| `references/financial-ratios-guide.md` | Ratio formulas, interpretation, industry benchmarks |
| `references/valuation-methodology.md` | DCF methodology, WACC, terminal value, comps |
| `references/forecasting-best-practices.md` | Driver-based forecasting, rolling forecasts, accuracy |
| `references/industry-adaptations.md` | Sector-specific metrics and considerations (SaaS, Retail, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare) |

## Templates

| Template | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| `assets/variance_report_template.md` | Budget variance report template |
| `assets/dcf_analysis_template.md` | DCF valuation analysis template |
| `assets/forecast_report_template.md` | Revenue forecast report template |

## Key Metrics & Targets

| Metric | Target |
|--------|--------|
| Forecast accuracy (revenue) | +/-5% |
| Forecast accuracy (expenses) | +/-3% |
| Report delivery | 100% on time |
| Model documentation | Complete for all assumptions |
| Variance explanation | 100% of material variances |

## Input Data Format

All scripts accept JSON input files. See `assets/sample_financial_data.json` for the complete input schema covering all four tools.

## Dependencies

**None** - All scripts use Python standard library only (`math`, `statistics`, `json`, `argparse`, `datetime`). No numpy, pandas, or scipy required.

FILE:assets/dcf_analysis_template.md
# DCF Valuation Analysis

## Report Header

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Company** | [Company Name] |
| **Ticker** | [Ticker Symbol] |
| **Analysis Date** | [Date] |
| **Prepared By** | [Analyst Name] |
| **Current Share Price** | $[X] |
| **Shares Outstanding** | [X]M |

## Executive Summary

[2-3 sentence overview of the valuation conclusion, including the implied value range per share compared to the current market price, and whether the stock appears undervalued, fairly valued, or overvalued.]

### Valuation Summary

| Method | Enterprise Value | Equity Value | Value Per Share | vs Current Price |
|--------|-----------------|-------------|----------------|-----------------|
| DCF (Perpetuity Growth) | $[X]M | $[X]M | $[X] | [X]% |
| DCF (Exit Multiple) | $[X]M | $[X]M | $[X] | [X]% |
| Comparable Companies | $[X]M | $[X]M | $[X] | [X]% |
| **Blended Estimate** | **$[X]M** | **$[X]M** | **$[X]** | **[X]%** |

## Investment Thesis

[Summary of the investment case, including key strengths, risks, and catalysts.]

## Historical Financial Summary

| ($M) | FY-4 | FY-3 | FY-2 | FY-1 | LTM |
|------|------|------|------|------|-----|
| Revenue | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Revenue Growth | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% |
| Gross Profit | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Gross Margin | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% |
| EBITDA | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| EBITDA Margin | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% |
| Net Income | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Free Cash Flow | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |

## WACC Calculation

### Cost of Equity (CAPM)

| Component | Value | Source |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Risk-Free Rate | [X]% | [10-Year Treasury] |
| Equity Risk Premium | [X]% | [Damodaran / internal] |
| Beta (Levered) | [X] | [Bloomberg / regression] |
| Size Premium | [X]% | [Duff & Phelps] |
| Company-Specific Risk | [X]% | [Analyst judgment] |
| **Cost of Equity** | **[X]%** | |

### Cost of Debt

| Component | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Pre-Tax Cost of Debt | [X]% |
| Tax Rate | [X]% |
| After-Tax Cost of Debt | [X]% |

### Capital Structure

| Component | Market Value ($M) | Weight |
|-----------|------------------|--------|
| Equity | [X] | [X]% |
| Debt | [X] | [X]% |
| **Total Capital** | **[X]** | **100%** |

### WACC Result: [X]%

## Revenue Projections

| ($M) | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Revenue | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Growth Rate | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% |

**Key Revenue Assumptions:**
- [Assumption 1 with supporting rationale]
- [Assumption 2 with supporting rationale]
- [Assumption 3 with supporting rationale]

## Free Cash Flow Projections

| ($M) | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Revenue | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| EBIT | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Taxes on EBIT | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) |
| NOPAT | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| D&A | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| CapEx | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) |
| Change in NWC | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) | ([X]) |
| **Unlevered FCF** | **[X]** | **[X]** | **[X]** | **[X]** | **[X]** |
| FCF Margin | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% | [X]% |

## Terminal Value

### Perpetuity Growth Method

| Component | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Terminal FCF | $[X]M |
| Terminal Growth Rate | [X]% |
| WACC | [X]% |
| **Terminal Value** | **$[X]M** |
| TV as % of EV | [X]% |

### Exit Multiple Method

| Component | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Terminal EBITDA | $[X]M |
| Exit EV/EBITDA Multiple | [X]x |
| **Terminal Value** | **$[X]M** |
| TV as % of EV | [X]% |

## Enterprise Value Bridge

| Component | Perpetuity Growth | Exit Multiple |
|-----------|------------------|---------------|
| PV of Projected FCFs | $[X]M | $[X]M |
| PV of Terminal Value | $[X]M | $[X]M |
| **Enterprise Value** | **$[X]M** | **$[X]M** |
| Less: Net Debt | ($[X]M) | ($[X]M) |
| Less: Minority Interest | ($[X]M) | ($[X]M) |
| **Equity Value** | **$[X]M** | **$[X]M** |
| Diluted Shares (M) | [X] | [X] |
| **Value Per Share** | **$[X]** | **$[X]** |

## Sensitivity Analysis

### WACC vs Terminal Growth Rate (Enterprise Value, $M)

| WACC \ Growth | [g-2]% | [g-1]% | [g]% | [g+1]% | [g+2]% |
|--------------|--------|--------|------|--------|--------|
| [WACC-2]% | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| [WACC-1]% | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| **[WACC]%** | [X] | [X] | **[X]** | [X] | [X] |
| [WACC+1]% | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| [WACC+2]% | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |

### Implied Share Price Range

| Scenario | Share Price | vs Current | Upside/Downside |
|----------|-----------|------------|----------------|
| Bear Case (WACC+2%, g-2%) | $[X] | [X]% | [X]% |
| Base Case | $[X] | [X]% | [X]% |
| Bull Case (WACC-2%, g+2%) | $[X] | [X]% | [X]% |

## Key Risks to Valuation

1. **[Risk 1]** - [Description and potential impact on value]
2. **[Risk 2]** - [Description and potential impact on value]
3. **[Risk 3]** - [Description and potential impact on value]

## Comparable Company Analysis

| Company | EV/Revenue | EV/EBITDA | P/E | Growth | Margin |
|---------|-----------|----------|-----|--------|--------|
| [Comp 1] | [X]x | [X]x | [X]x | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Comp 2] | [X]x | [X]x | [X]x | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Comp 3] | [X]x | [X]x | [X]x | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Comp 4] | [X]x | [X]x | [X]x | [X]% | [X]% |
| **Median** | **[X]x** | **[X]x** | **[X]x** | **[X]%** | **[X]%** |
| **[Target]** | **[X]x** | **[X]x** | **[X]x** | **[X]%** | **[X]%** |

## Conclusion and Recommendation

**Valuation Range:** $[Low] - $[High] per share

**Current Price:** $[X]

**Recommendation:** [Buy / Hold / Sell]

[Final paragraph with investment recommendation rationale, key upside catalysts, and primary risks to monitor.]

---

*Analysis generated using Financial Analyst Skill - DCF Valuation Model*

FILE:assets/expected_output.json
{
  "_description": "Expected output structure for all 4 scripts. Values are illustrative to show data format.",

  "ratio_calculator_output": {
    "categories": {
      "profitability": {
        "roe": {
          "value": 0.25,
          "formula": "Net Income / Total Equity",
          "name": "Return on Equity",
          "interpretation": "Good - above average performance"
        },
        "roa": {
          "value": 0.1375,
          "formula": "Net Income / Total Assets",
          "name": "Return on Assets",
          "interpretation": "Excellent - significantly above peers"
        },
        "gross_margin": {
          "value": 0.40,
          "formula": "(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue",
          "name": "Gross Margin",
          "interpretation": "Acceptable - within normal range"
        },
        "operating_margin": {
          "value": 0.16,
          "formula": "Operating Income / Revenue",
          "name": "Operating Margin",
          "interpretation": "Good - above average performance"
        },
        "net_margin": {
          "value": 0.11,
          "formula": "Net Income / Revenue",
          "name": "Net Margin",
          "interpretation": "Good - above average performance"
        }
      },
      "liquidity": {
        "current_ratio": {"value": 1.875, "name": "Current Ratio"},
        "quick_ratio": {"value": 1.4375, "name": "Quick Ratio"},
        "cash_ratio": {"value": 0.625, "name": "Cash Ratio"}
      },
      "leverage": {
        "debt_to_equity": {"value": 0.545, "name": "Debt-to-Equity Ratio"},
        "interest_coverage": {"value": 6.67, "name": "Interest Coverage Ratio"},
        "dscr": {"value": 2.50, "name": "Debt Service Coverage Ratio"}
      },
      "efficiency": {
        "asset_turnover": {"value": 1.25, "name": "Asset Turnover"},
        "inventory_turnover": {"value": 8.57, "name": "Inventory Turnover"},
        "receivables_turnover": {"value": 8.33, "name": "Receivables Turnover"},
        "dso": {"value": 43.8, "name": "Days Sales Outstanding"}
      },
      "valuation": {
        "pe_ratio": {"value": 81.82, "name": "Price-to-Earnings Ratio"},
        "pb_ratio": {"value": 20.45, "name": "Price-to-Book Ratio"},
        "ps_ratio": {"value": 9.0, "name": "Price-to-Sales Ratio"},
        "ev_ebitda": {"value": 45.7, "name": "EV/EBITDA"},
        "peg_ratio": {"value": 6.82, "name": "PEG Ratio"}
      }
    }
  },

  "dcf_valuation_output": {
    "wacc": 0.085,
    "projected_revenue": [55000000, 59950000, 64746000, 69278220, 73434953],
    "projected_fcf": [6600000, 7793500, 8416980, 9698951, 10280893],
    "terminal_value": {
      "perpetuity_growth": 175382225,
      "exit_multiple": 176243484
    },
    "enterprise_value": {
      "perpetuity_growth": 149500000,
      "exit_multiple": 150100000
    },
    "equity_value": {
      "perpetuity_growth": 142500000,
      "exit_multiple": 143100000
    },
    "value_per_share": {
      "perpetuity_growth": 14.25,
      "exit_multiple": 14.31
    },
    "sensitivity_analysis": {
      "wacc_values": [0.065, 0.075, 0.085, 0.095, 0.105],
      "growth_values": [0.015, 0.020, 0.025, 0.030, 0.035],
      "enterprise_value_table": "5x5 nested list of enterprise values",
      "share_price_table": "5x5 nested list of share prices"
    }
  },

  "budget_variance_output": {
    "executive_summary": {
      "period": "Q4 2025",
      "company": "Acme Corp",
      "total_line_items": 10,
      "material_variances_count": 3,
      "favorable_count": 4,
      "unfavorable_count": 6,
      "revenue": {
        "actual": 15700000,
        "budget": 15500000,
        "variance_amount": 200000,
        "variance_pct": 1.29
      },
      "expenses": {
        "actual": 13255000,
        "budget": 12520000,
        "variance_amount": 735000,
        "variance_pct": 5.87
      },
      "net_impact": -535000
    },
    "material_variances": [
      {
        "name": "Cost of Goods Sold",
        "budget_variance_amount": 600000,
        "budget_variance_pct": 8.33,
        "favorability": "Unfavorable"
      }
    ],
    "department_summary": {
      "Sales": {"total_variance": 0, "variance_pct": 0},
      "Operations": {"total_variance": 0, "variance_pct": 0}
    },
    "category_summary": {
      "Revenue": {"total_variance": 0, "variance_pct": 0},
      "COGS": {"total_variance": 0, "variance_pct": 0}
    }
  },

  "forecast_builder_output": {
    "trend_analysis": {
      "trend": {
        "slope": 650000,
        "intercept": 9500000,
        "r_squared": 0.98,
        "direction": "upward"
      },
      "average_growth_rate": 0.06,
      "seasonality_index": [0.92, 0.97, 1.01, 1.10]
    },
    "scenario_comparison": {
      "comparison": [
        {"scenario": "base", "total_revenue": 185000000, "growth_rate": 0.08},
        {"scenario": "bull", "total_revenue": 210000000, "growth_rate": 0.12},
        {"scenario": "bear", "total_revenue": 165000000, "growth_rate": 0.05}
      ]
    },
    "rolling_cash_flow": {
      "weeks": 13,
      "opening_balance": 2500000,
      "closing_balance": 2800000,
      "total_inflows": 4200000,
      "total_outflows": 3900000,
      "minimum_balance": 2100000,
      "minimum_balance_week": 4,
      "cash_runway_weeks": 12
    }
  }
}

FILE:assets/forecast_report_template.md
# Revenue Forecast Report

## Report Header

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Company** | [Company Name] |
| **Forecast Period** | [Start] to [End] |
| **Prepared By** | [Analyst Name] |
| **Date** | [Report Date] |
| **Forecast Type** | [Driver-Based / Trend-Based / Blended] |

## Executive Summary

[2-3 sentence overview of the revenue forecast, key assumptions, and confidence level. Highlight the base case total revenue, expected growth rate, and any significant departures from prior forecast or budget.]

### Key Metrics at a Glance

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Base Case Total Revenue | $[X]M |
| Expected Growth Rate | [X]% |
| Forecast Confidence | [High / Medium / Low] |
| Revenue Range (Bear to Bull) | $[X]M - $[X]M |
| Primary Revenue Driver | [Driver description] |

## Historical Trend Analysis

### Revenue Trend

| Period | Revenue | Growth Rate | Gross Margin |
|--------|---------|------------|-------------|
| [Q/Year-4] | $[X]M | - | [X]% |
| [Q/Year-3] | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Q/Year-2] | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Q/Year-1] | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |
| [Current] | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |

### Trend Statistics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Average Growth Rate | [X]% |
| Trend Direction | [Upward / Flat / Downward] |
| R-squared (fit quality) | [X] |
| Seasonality Detected | [Yes / No] |

## Revenue Drivers

### Primary Drivers

| Driver | Current Value | Projected Value | Growth |
|--------|-------------|-----------------|--------|
| [Units / Customers / etc.] | [X] | [X] | [X]% |
| [Price / ARPU / etc.] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| [Conversion / Retention] | [X]% | [X]% | [X]pp |

### Driver Assumptions

1. **[Driver 1]:** [Assumption and rationale]
2. **[Driver 2]:** [Assumption and rationale]
3. **[Driver 3]:** [Assumption and rationale]

## Scenario Comparison

### Summary

| Scenario | Total Revenue | Growth Rate | Op. Income | Gross Margin | Probability |
|----------|-------------|-------------|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| Bull | $[X]M | [X]% | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |
| **Base** | **$[X]M** | **[X]%** | **$[X]M** | **[X]%** | **[X]%** |
| Bear | $[X]M | [X]% | $[X]M | [X]% | [X]% |

### Scenario Assumptions

**Bull Case:**
- [Key assumption 1]
- [Key assumption 2]
- [Trigger: what conditions would cause this scenario]

**Base Case:**
- [Key assumption 1]
- [Key assumption 2]

**Bear Case:**
- [Key assumption 1]
- [Key assumption 2]
- [Trigger: what conditions would cause this scenario]

## Monthly/Quarterly Forecast Detail (Base Case)

| Period | Revenue | COGS | Gross Profit | OpEx | Op. Income |
|--------|---------|------|-------------|------|-----------|
| [Period 1] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| [Period 2] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| [Period 3] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| [Period 4] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| **Total** | **$[X]** | **$[X]** | **$[X]** | **$[X]** | **$[X]** |

## 13-Week Rolling Cash Flow

### Summary

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Opening Cash Balance | $[X] |
| Projected Closing Balance | $[X] |
| Net Cash Change | $[X] |
| Minimum Cash Balance | $[X] (Week [N]) |
| Cash Runway | [N] weeks |

### Weekly Cash Flow Projection

| Week | Inflows | Outflows | Net Cash Flow | Closing Balance |
|------|---------|----------|--------------|----------------|
| 1 | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 2 | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 3 | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 13 | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |

### Cash Flow Notes

- **Week [N]:** [Description of any significant one-time items]
- **Week [N]:** [Description of any significant one-time items]

## Forecast Accuracy Tracking

### vs Prior Forecast

| Metric | Prior Forecast | Current Forecast | Change |
|--------|---------------|-----------------|--------|
| Revenue | $[X]M | $[X]M | [X]% |
| Growth Rate | [X]% | [X]% | [X]pp |
| Gross Margin | [X]% | [X]% | [X]pp |

### Historical Forecast Accuracy (MAPE)

| Period | Forecast | Actual | Error | MAPE |
|--------|----------|--------|-------|------|
| [Period-3] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| [Period-2] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| [Period-1] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| **Average MAPE** | | | | **[X]%** |

## Key Risks and Assumptions

### Upside Risks
1. [Risk/opportunity with quantified potential impact]
2. [Risk/opportunity with quantified potential impact]

### Downside Risks
1. [Risk with quantified potential impact]
2. [Risk with quantified potential impact]

### Critical Assumptions
1. [Assumption that if wrong would materially change the forecast]
2. [Assumption that if wrong would materially change the forecast]

## Recommendations

1. **[Recommendation 1]:** [Specific action with expected impact]
2. **[Recommendation 2]:** [Specific action with expected impact]
3. **[Recommendation 3]:** [Specific action with expected impact]

## Next Steps

| # | Action | Owner | Due Date |
|---|--------|-------|----------|
| 1 | [Action item] | [Name] | [Date] |
| 2 | [Action item] | [Name] | [Date] |
| 3 | [Action item] | [Name] | [Date] |

---

*Report generated using Financial Analyst Skill - Forecast Builder*

FILE:assets/sample_financial_data.json
{
  "_description": "Sample financial data covering all 4 scripts: ratio_calculator, dcf_valuation, budget_variance_analyzer, and forecast_builder",

  "ratio_analysis": {
    "income_statement": {
      "revenue": 50000000,
      "cost_of_goods_sold": 30000000,
      "operating_income": 8000000,
      "ebitda": 10000000,
      "net_income": 5500000,
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FILE:assets/variance_report_template.md
# Budget Variance Report

## Report Header

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Company** | [Company Name] |
| **Period** | [Reporting Period] |
| **Prepared By** | [Analyst Name] |
| **Date** | [Report Date] |
| **Materiality Threshold** | [X]% or $[Y]K |

## Executive Summary

[2-3 sentence overview of overall performance vs budget, highlighting whether the company is tracking ahead or behind plan and the primary drivers of variance.]

### Key Metrics

| Metric | Actual | Budget | Variance ($) | Variance (%) | Status |
|--------|--------|--------|-------------|-------------|--------|
| Total Revenue | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [Fav/Unfav] |
| Total Expenses | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [Fav/Unfav] |
| Net Income | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [Fav/Unfav] |
| Operating Margin | [X]% | [X]% | [X]pp | - | [Fav/Unfav] |

## Material Variances

### [Variance Item 1 - e.g., Product Revenue]

| | Actual | Budget | Variance | |
|---|--------|--------|---------|---|
| Amount | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |

**Root Cause:** [Detailed explanation of why this variance occurred]

**Impact:** [Quantified impact on profitability and cash flow]

**Corrective Action:** [Specific steps being taken to address the variance]

**Responsible:** [Owner] | **Target Date:** [Date]

---

### [Variance Item 2]

| | Actual | Budget | Variance | |
|---|--------|--------|---------|---|
| Amount | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |

**Root Cause:** [Explanation]

**Impact:** [Impact]

**Corrective Action:** [Action items]

**Responsible:** [Owner] | **Target Date:** [Date]

---

## Department Performance

| Department | Actual | Budget | Variance ($) | Variance (%) | Favorable | Unfavorable |
|-----------|--------|--------|-------------|-------------|-----------|-------------|
| Sales | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |
| Operations | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |
| Marketing | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |
| Engineering | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |
| Finance | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |
| HR | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% | [N] | [N] |

## Category Breakdown

| Category | Actual | Budget | Variance ($) | Variance (%) |
|----------|--------|--------|-------------|-------------|
| Revenue | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| COGS | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Personnel | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Sales & Marketing | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Technology | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| G&A | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| R&D | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |

## Prior Year Comparison

| Metric | Current Actual | Prior Year | YoY Change ($) | YoY Change (%) |
|--------|---------------|-----------|---------------|---------------|
| Revenue | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Gross Profit | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Operating Income | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |
| Net Income | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [X]% |

## Risks and Opportunities

### Risks
1. [Risk description with quantified impact]
2. [Risk description with quantified impact]

### Opportunities
1. [Opportunity description with quantified upside]
2. [Opportunity description with quantified upside]

## Forecast Impact

Based on current variances, the full-year forecast is adjusted as follows:

| Metric | Original FY Forecast | Revised FY Forecast | Change |
|--------|---------------------|--------------------|---------|
| Revenue | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| EBITDA | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| Net Income | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |

## Action Items

| # | Action | Owner | Due Date | Status |
|---|--------|-------|----------|--------|
| 1 | [Action description] | [Name] | [Date] | [Open/In Progress/Complete] |
| 2 | [Action description] | [Name] | [Date] | [Open/In Progress/Complete] |
| 3 | [Action description] | [Name] | [Date] | [Open/In Progress/Complete] |

---

*Report generated using Financial Analyst Skill - Budget Variance Analyzer*

FILE:references/financial-ratios-guide.md
# Financial Ratios Guide

Comprehensive reference for financial ratio analysis covering formulas, interpretation, and industry benchmarks across five categories.

## 1. Profitability Ratios

Measure a company's ability to generate earnings relative to revenue, assets, or equity.

### Return on Equity (ROE)

**Formula:** Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

**Interpretation:**
- Measures how effectively management uses equity to generate profits
- Higher ROE indicates more efficient use of equity capital
- Compare against cost of equity - ROE should exceed it

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Below Average | < 8% |
| Acceptable | 8% - 15% |
| Good | 15% - 25% |
| Excellent | > 25% |

**Caveats:** High leverage can inflate ROE. Use DuPont decomposition (ROE = Margin x Turnover x Leverage) for deeper analysis.

### Return on Assets (ROA)

**Formula:** Net Income / Total Assets

**Interpretation:**
- Measures how efficiently assets generate profit
- Asset-light businesses naturally have higher ROA
- Compare within industry only

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Below Average | < 3% |
| Acceptable | 3% - 6% |
| Good | 6% - 12% |
| Excellent | > 12% |

### Gross Margin

**Formula:** (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

**Interpretation:**
- Measures production efficiency and pricing power
- Declining gross margin may signal competitive pressure or cost inflation
- Critical for evaluating business model sustainability

**Benchmarks by Industry:**
| Industry | Typical Range |
|----------|--------------|
| Software/SaaS | 70% - 85% |
| Financial Services | 50% - 70% |
| Retail | 25% - 45% |
| Manufacturing | 20% - 40% |
| Grocery | 25% - 30% |

### Operating Margin

**Formula:** Operating Income / Revenue

**Interpretation:**
- Measures operational efficiency after all operating expenses
- Excludes interest and taxes for better operational comparison
- Indicates management effectiveness in controlling costs

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Below Average | < 5% |
| Acceptable | 5% - 15% |
| Good | 15% - 25% |
| Excellent | > 25% |

### Net Margin

**Formula:** Net Income / Revenue

**Interpretation:**
- Bottom-line profitability after all expenses
- Affected by tax strategy, capital structure, and one-time items
- Most comprehensive profitability measure

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Below Average | < 3% |
| Acceptable | 3% - 10% |
| Good | 10% - 20% |
| Excellent | > 20% |

## 2. Liquidity Ratios

Measure a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.

### Current Ratio

**Formula:** Current Assets / Current Liabilities

**Interpretation:**
- Measures short-term solvency
- Too high may indicate inefficient asset use
- Too low signals potential liquidity risk

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Concern | < 1.0 |
| Acceptable | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| Healthy | 1.5 - 3.0 |
| Excessive | > 3.0 |

### Quick Ratio (Acid Test)

**Formula:** (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities

**Interpretation:**
- More conservative than current ratio
- Excludes inventory (least liquid current asset)
- Critical for businesses with slow-moving inventory

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Concern | < 0.8 |
| Acceptable | 0.8 - 1.0 |
| Healthy | 1.0 - 2.0 |
| Excessive | > 2.0 |

### Cash Ratio

**Formula:** Cash & Equivalents / Current Liabilities

**Interpretation:**
- Most conservative liquidity measure
- Indicates ability to pay obligations with cash on hand
- Particularly important during credit crunches

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Low | < 0.2 |
| Adequate | 0.2 - 0.5 |
| Strong | 0.5 - 1.0 |
| Excessive | > 1.0 |

## 3. Leverage Ratios

Measure the extent to which a company uses debt financing.

### Debt-to-Equity Ratio

**Formula:** Total Debt / Total Shareholders' Equity

**Interpretation:**
- Measures financial leverage and risk
- Higher ratio = more reliance on debt financing
- Industry norms vary significantly (utilities vs tech)

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Conservative | < 0.3 |
| Moderate | 0.3 - 0.8 |
| Elevated | 0.8 - 2.0 |
| High Risk | > 2.0 |

### Interest Coverage Ratio

**Formula:** Operating Income (EBIT) / Interest Expense

**Interpretation:**
- Measures ability to service debt from operating earnings
- Below 1.5x is a red flag for lenders
- Critical for credit analysis

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Distressed | < 2.0 |
| Adequate | 2.0 - 5.0 |
| Strong | 5.0 - 10.0 |
| Very Strong | > 10.0 |

### Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

**Formula:** Operating Cash Flow / Total Debt Service

**Interpretation:**
- Cash-based measure of debt servicing capacity
- Includes principal repayments (unlike interest coverage)
- Required by many loan covenants

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Default Risk | < 1.0 |
| Minimum | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| Comfortable | 1.5 - 2.5 |
| Strong | > 2.5 |

## 4. Efficiency Ratios

Measure how effectively a company uses its assets and manages operations.

### Asset Turnover

**Formula:** Revenue / Total Assets

**Interpretation:**
- Measures revenue generated per dollar of assets
- Higher indicates more efficient asset utilization
- Inversely related to profit margins (DuPont)

**Benchmarks:**
| Industry | Typical Range |
|----------|--------------|
| Retail | 2.0 - 3.0 |
| Manufacturing | 0.8 - 1.5 |
| Utilities | 0.3 - 0.5 |
| Technology | 0.5 - 1.0 |

### Inventory Turnover

**Formula:** COGS / Average Inventory

**Interpretation:**
- Measures how quickly inventory is sold
- Low turnover suggests overstock or obsolescence risk
- High turnover may indicate strong sales or thin inventory

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Slow | < 4x |
| Average | 4x - 8x |
| Efficient | 8x - 12x |
| Very Efficient | > 12x |

### Receivables Turnover

**Formula:** Revenue / Accounts Receivable

**Interpretation:**
- Measures efficiency of credit and collections
- Higher turnover means faster collections
- Monitor trends for credit policy changes

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Slow | < 6x |
| Average | 6x - 10x |
| Efficient | 10x - 15x |
| Very Efficient | > 15x |

### Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

**Formula:** 365 / Receivables Turnover

**Interpretation:**
- Average days to collect payment after a sale
- Lower DSO = faster cash conversion
- Compare against payment terms

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Excellent | < 30 days |
| Good | 30 - 45 days |
| Acceptable | 45 - 60 days |
| Concern | > 60 days |

## 5. Valuation Ratios

Measure a company's market value relative to financial metrics.

### Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio

**Formula:** Share Price / Earnings Per Share

**Interpretation:**
- Most widely used valuation metric
- High P/E suggests growth expectations or overvaluation
- Use trailing (TTM) and forward P/E for comparison

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Value | < 10x |
| Fair | 10x - 20x |
| Growth | 20x - 35x |
| Premium | > 35x |

### Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio

**Formula:** Share Price / Book Value Per Share

**Interpretation:**
- Compares market value to accounting value
- Below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation or distress
- Most useful for asset-heavy industries

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Undervalued | < 1.0 |
| Fair | 1.0 - 2.5 |
| Premium | 2.5 - 5.0 |
| Rich | > 5.0 |

### Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio

**Formula:** Market Cap / Revenue

**Interpretation:**
- Useful for companies without positive earnings
- Compare within industry only
- Lower = potentially better value

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Value | < 1.0 |
| Fair | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| Growth | 3.0 - 8.0 |
| Premium | > 8.0 |

### EV/EBITDA

**Formula:** Enterprise Value / EBITDA

**Interpretation:**
- Capital-structure-neutral valuation metric
- Preferred for M&A analysis and leveraged buyouts
- More comparable across capital structures than P/E

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Value | < 6x |
| Fair | 6x - 12x |
| Growth | 12x - 20x |
| Premium | > 20x |

### PEG Ratio

**Formula:** P/E Ratio / Earnings Growth Rate (%)

**Interpretation:**
- Growth-adjusted P/E ratio
- PEG of 1.0 suggests fair valuation relative to growth
- Below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation

**Benchmarks:**
| Rating | Range |
|--------|-------|
| Undervalued | < 0.5 |
| Fair | 0.5 - 1.0 |
| Fully Valued | 1.0 - 2.0 |
| Overvalued | > 2.0 |

## Ratio Analysis Best Practices

1. **Compare within industry** - Ratios vary significantly across sectors
2. **Analyze trends** - A single period snapshot is insufficient; look at 3-5 year trends
3. **Use multiple ratios** - No single ratio tells the complete story
4. **Consider context** - Accounting policies, business cycle, and company stage matter
5. **DuPont decomposition** - Break ROE into margin, turnover, and leverage components
6. **Peer comparison** - Compare against direct competitors, not just broad benchmarks
7. **Watch for manipulation** - Revenue recognition changes, off-balance-sheet items, and one-time adjustments can distort ratios

FILE:references/forecasting-best-practices.md
# Forecasting Best Practices

Comprehensive reference for financial forecasting including driver-based models, rolling forecasts, accuracy improvement techniques, and scenario planning.

## 1. Driver-Based Forecasting

### Overview

Driver-based forecasting models financial outcomes based on key business drivers rather than extrapolating from historical trends alone. This approach creates more transparent, actionable, and accurate forecasts.

### Identifying Key Drivers

**Revenue Drivers:**

| Business Model | Primary Drivers |
|---------------|----------------|
| SaaS/Subscription | Customers x ARPU x Retention Rate |
| E-commerce | Visitors x Conversion Rate x AOV |
| Manufacturing | Units x Price per Unit |
| Professional Services | Headcount x Utilization x Bill Rate |
| Retail | Stores x Revenue per Store (or sqft) |
| Marketplace | GMV x Take Rate |

**Cost Drivers:**

| Category | Common Drivers |
|----------|---------------|
| COGS | Revenue x (1 - Gross Margin) or Units x Unit Cost |
| Headcount Costs | Employees x Average Compensation x (1 + Benefits Rate) |
| Sales & Marketing | Revenue x S&M % or CAC x New Customers |
| R&D | Engineering Headcount x Avg Salary |
| G&A | Headcount-based + fixed costs |
| CapEx | Revenue x CapEx Intensity or Project-based |

### Building a Driver-Based Model

**Step 1: Map the value chain**
- Revenue = f(volume drivers, pricing drivers, mix drivers)
- Costs = f(variable drivers, fixed components, step functions)

**Step 2: Establish driver relationships**
- Linear: Revenue = Units x Price
- Non-linear: Revenue = Base x (1 + Growth Rate)^t
- Step function: Facilities costs that jump at capacity thresholds

**Step 3: Validate driver assumptions**
- Compare driver values to historical actuals
- Benchmark against industry data
- Stress-test extreme values

**Step 4: Build sensitivity**
- Identify which drivers have the largest impact on output
- Quantify the range of reasonable values for each driver
- Create scenario combinations

### Driver Sensitivity Matrix

Rank drivers by impact and uncertainty:

| | High Impact | Low Impact |
|---|-----------|-----------|
| **High Uncertainty** | Model these carefully, run scenarios | Monitor but don't over-model |
| **Low Uncertainty** | Get these right; high accuracy needed | Use simple assumptions |

## 2. Rolling Forecasts

### What Is a Rolling Forecast?

A rolling forecast continuously extends the forecast horizon as each period closes. Unlike a static annual budget, a rolling forecast always looks forward the same number of periods (typically 12-18 months).

### Rolling Forecast vs Annual Budget

| Feature | Annual Budget | Rolling Forecast |
|---------|--------------|-----------------|
| Time Horizon | Fixed (Jan-Dec) | Rolling (12-18 months) |
| Update Frequency | Once per year | Monthly or quarterly |
| Detail Level | Very detailed | Driver-level |
| Preparation Time | 3-6 months | 2-5 days per cycle |
| Relevance | Declines over time | Stays current |
| Flexibility | Rigid | Adaptive |

### Implementation Steps

1. **Select the horizon** - 12 months rolling is most common (some use 18 months for CapEx planning)
2. **Define update cadence** - Monthly for volatile businesses; quarterly for stable ones
3. **Choose the right detail** - Driver-level, not line-item detail
4. **Automate data feeds** - Reduce manual effort per cycle
5. **Separate actuals from forecast** - Clear delineation between reported and projected periods
6. **Track forecast accuracy** - Measure MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) over time

### 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

A specialized rolling forecast for liquidity management:

**Structure:**
- Week-by-week cash inflows and outflows
- Opening and closing cash balances
- Minimum cash threshold alerts

**Key Components:**
| Inflows | Outflows |
|---------|----------|
| Customer collections (by aging) | Payroll (fixed cadence) |
| Other receivables | Rent / Lease payments |
| Asset sales | Vendor payments (by terms) |
| Financing proceeds | Debt service |
| Tax refunds | Tax payments |
| Other income | Capital expenditures |

**Collection Modeling:**
- Apply collection rates by customer segment or aging bucket
- Model DSO trends to project collection timing
- Account for seasonal patterns in payment behavior

## 3. Accuracy Improvement

### Measuring Forecast Accuracy

**Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE):**
```
MAPE = (1/n) x Sum of |Actual - Forecast| / |Actual| x 100%
```

**Accuracy Benchmarks:**
| MAPE | Rating |
|------|--------|
| < 5% | Excellent |
| 5% - 10% | Good |
| 10% - 20% | Acceptable |
| > 20% | Needs improvement |

**Weighted MAPE (WMAPE):**
Use when line items vary significantly in magnitude - weights errors by actual values.

### Techniques to Improve Accuracy

**1. Bias Detection and Correction**
- Track directional bias (consistently over or under forecasting)
- Calculate mean signed error to detect systematic bias
- Adjust driver assumptions to correct persistent bias

**2. Variance Analysis Loop**
- After each period closes, compare actual vs forecast
- Identify root causes of significant variances
- Update driver assumptions based on learnings
- Document what changed and why

**3. Ensemble Approach**
- Combine multiple forecasting methods
- Blend statistical (trend) with judgmental (management input)
- Weight methods by their historical accuracy

**4. Granularity Optimization**
- Forecast at the right level of detail - not too aggregated, not too granular
- Product/segment level usually more accurate than single top-line
- Aggregate bottom-up forecasts for total, then adjust

**5. Leading Indicators**
- Identify metrics that predict financial outcomes 1-3 months ahead
- Pipeline/bookings predict revenue
- Hiring plans predict headcount costs
- Customer churn signals predict retention revenue

### Common Accuracy Killers

1. **Anchoring bias** - Over-relying on last year's numbers
2. **Optimism bias** - Systematic overestimation of growth
3. **Lack of accountability** - No one tracks forecast vs actual
4. **Stale assumptions** - Not updating for market changes
5. **Missing data** - Forecasting without key driver inputs
6. **Over-precision** - False precision in uncertain environments

## 4. Scenario Planning

### Three-Scenario Framework

| Scenario | Description | Probability |
|----------|-------------|-------------|
| **Base Case** | Most likely outcome based on current trajectory | 50-60% |
| **Bull Case** | Favorable conditions, upside realization | 15-25% |
| **Bear Case** | Adverse conditions, downside risks | 15-25% |

### Scenario Construction

**Base Case:**
- Continuation of current trends
- Management's operational plan
- Market consensus assumptions
- Normal competitive dynamics

**Bull Case (apply selectively, not uniformly):**
- Faster customer acquisition or market adoption
- Successful product launch or expansion
- Favorable macro conditions
- Competitor weakness or exit
- Margin expansion from operating leverage

**Bear Case (be realistic, not catastrophic):**
- Slower growth or market contraction
- Increased competition or pricing pressure
- Key customer or contract loss
- Supply chain disruption
- Regulatory headwinds

### Scenario Variables

Map each scenario to specific driver values:

| Driver | Bear | Base | Bull |
|--------|------|------|------|
| Revenue Growth | +2% | +8% | +15% |
| Gross Margin | 35% | 40% | 43% |
| Customer Churn | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| New Customers/Month | 50 | 100 | 180 |
| Price Increase | 0% | 3% | 5% |

### Presenting Scenarios

1. **Show the range** - Management needs to see the potential outcomes
2. **Quantify the gap** - Dollar impact of bull vs bear on key metrics
3. **Identify triggers** - What conditions would cause each scenario
4. **Define actions** - What levers to pull in each scenario
5. **Assign probabilities** - Not all scenarios are equally likely

## 5. Forecast Communication

### Stakeholder Needs

| Audience | Needs |
|----------|-------|
| Board | High-level scenarios, key risks, strategic implications |
| CEO/CFO | Detailed drivers, variance explanations, action items |
| Department Heads | Their specific budget vs forecast, headcount plans |
| Investors | Revenue guidance, margin trajectory, capital allocation |
| Operations | Weekly/monthly targets, resource requirements |

### Presentation Framework

1. **Executive summary** - Key metrics, direction of travel, confidence level
2. **Variance bridge** - Walk from budget/prior forecast to current forecast
3. **Driver analysis** - What changed and why
4. **Scenario comparison** - Range of outcomes
5. **Key risks and opportunities** - What could change the forecast
6. **Action items** - Decisions needed based on forecast

### Forecast Cadence

| Activity | Frequency | Time Required |
|----------|-----------|--------------|
| 13-week cash flow update | Weekly | 1-2 hours |
| Rolling forecast update | Monthly | 1-2 days |
| Full reforecast | Quarterly | 3-5 days |
| Annual budget/plan | Annually | 4-8 weeks |
| Board reporting | Quarterly | 2-3 days |

## 6. Industry-Specific Considerations

### SaaS Metrics in Forecasting

- **MRR/ARR decomposition:** New, expansion, contraction, churn
- **Cohort-based forecasting:** Forecast by customer cohort for retention accuracy
- **Rule of 40:** Revenue growth % + Profit margin % should exceed 40%
- **Net Revenue Retention:** Target > 110% for healthy SaaS
- **CAC Payback:** Should be < 18 months

### Retail Forecasting

- **Same-store sales growth** as primary organic growth metric
- **Seasonal decomposition** for accurate monthly/weekly forecasts
- **Markdown optimization** impact on gross margin
- **Inventory turns** drive working capital forecasts

### Manufacturing Forecasting

- **Order backlog** as a leading indicator
- **Capacity constraints** creating step-function cost increases
- **Raw material price forecasts** for COGS
- **Maintenance CapEx vs growth CapEx** distinction
- **Utilization rates** driving unit cost projections

FILE:references/industry-adaptations.md
# Industry Adaptations

Sector-specific metrics, benchmarks, and considerations for financial analysis.

## SaaS / Software

**Key Metrics:**
- ARR / MRR growth rate
- Net Revenue Retention (NRR) — target >110%
- CAC Payback Period — target <18 months
- Rule of 40 (growth rate + profit margin ≥ 40%)
- LTV:CAC ratio — target >3:1
- Gross margin — target >70%

**Valuation Multiples:**
- Revenue multiple: 5-15x ARR (growth-adjusted)
- High-growth (>50%): 15-25x ARR
- Moderate growth (20-50%): 8-15x ARR
- Low growth (<20%): 3-8x ARR

**Considerations:**
- Deferred revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Stock-based compensation impact on margins
- Cohort analysis critical for retention metrics

## Retail / E-Commerce

**Key Metrics:**
- Same-store sales growth (SSS)
- Gross margin by category
- Inventory turnover — target varies by segment (grocery: 14-20x, fashion: 4-6x)
- Revenue per square foot (physical)
- Customer acquisition cost vs. AOV
- Return rate impact on unit economics

**Valuation Multiples:**
- EV/EBITDA: 8-15x (premium brands higher)
- P/E: 15-25x

**Considerations:**
- Seasonal revenue concentration (Q4 holiday)
- Working capital intensity (inventory cycles)
- Omnichannel attribution complexity

## Manufacturing

**Key Metrics:**
- Gross margin by product line
- Capacity utilization rate — target >80%
- Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)
- Warranty reserve as % of revenue
- Capex as % of revenue (maintenance vs. growth)
- Order backlog / book-to-bill ratio

**Valuation Multiples:**
- EV/EBITDA: 6-12x
- P/E: 12-20x

**Considerations:**
- Raw material cost volatility
- Currency exposure in supply chain
- Depreciation schedules (straight-line vs. accelerated)
- Regulatory compliance costs (environmental, safety)

## Financial Services

**Key Metrics:**
- Net Interest Margin (NIM)
- Return on Equity (ROE) — target >12%
- Cost-to-Income Ratio — target <60%
- Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio
- Tier 1 Capital Ratio — regulatory minimum varies
- Assets Under Management (AUM) growth

**Valuation Multiples:**
- Price-to-Book (P/B): 1.0-2.5x
- P/E: 10-18x

**Considerations:**
- Regulatory capital requirements (Basel III/IV)
- Interest rate sensitivity analysis
- Credit risk provisioning (CECL / IFRS 9)
- Mark-to-market vs. held-to-maturity accounting

## Healthcare

**Key Metrics:**
- Revenue per patient / per bed
- Payor mix (Medicare/Medicaid vs. commercial)
- EBITDAR margin (rent-adjusted for facilities)
- Clinical trial pipeline value (biotech/pharma)
- Patent cliff exposure
- R&D as % of revenue — benchmark 15-25% (pharma)

**Valuation Multiples:**
- EV/EBITDA: 10-18x (medtech), 12-20x (pharma)
- EV/Revenue: 3-8x (services), 5-15x (devices)

**Considerations:**
- Reimbursement rate changes (regulatory risk)
- FDA approval timelines and probability-weighted pipeline
- 340B pricing program impact
- Medical device regulation (MDR, QSR compliance)

FILE:references/valuation-methodology.md
# Valuation Methodology Guide

Comprehensive reference for business valuation approaches including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.

## 1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Methodology

### Overview

DCF is an intrinsic valuation method that estimates the present value of a company's expected future free cash flows, discounted at an appropriate rate reflecting the risk of those cash flows.

**Core Principle:** The value of a business equals the present value of all future cash flows it will generate.

**Formula:**

```
Enterprise Value = Sum of [FCF_t / (1 + WACC)^t] + Terminal Value / (1 + WACC)^n
```

Where:
- FCF_t = Free Cash Flow in year t
- WACC = Weighted Average Cost of Capital
- n = number of projection years

### Step 1: Historical Analysis

Before projecting, analyze 3-5 years of historical financials:

- **Revenue growth rates** - Identify organic vs acquisition-driven growth
- **Margin trends** - Gross, operating, and net margin trajectories
- **Capital intensity** - CapEx as % of revenue
- **Working capital** - Cash conversion cycle trends
- **Free cash flow conversion** - FCF / Net Income ratio

### Step 2: Revenue Projections

**Approaches:**
1. **Top-down:** Market size x Market share x Pricing
2. **Bottom-up:** Units x Price, or Customers x ARPU
3. **Growth rate extrapolation:** Historical growth with decay

**Revenue Projection Best Practices:**
- Use 5-7 year explicit projection period
- Growth should converge toward GDP growth by terminal year
- Support assumptions with market data and management guidance
- Model revenue by segment/product line when possible

### Step 3: Free Cash Flow Calculation

**Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF):**

```
UFCF = EBIT x (1 - Tax Rate)
     + Depreciation & Amortization
     - Capital Expenditures
     - Changes in Net Working Capital
```

**Key Drivers:**
- Operating margin trajectory
- CapEx as % of revenue (maintenance vs growth)
- Working capital requirements (DSO, DIO, DPO)
- Tax rate (effective vs marginal)

### Step 4: WACC Calculation

**Weighted Average Cost of Capital:**

```
WACC = (E/V x Re) + (D/V x Rd x (1 - T))
```

Where:
- E/V = Equity weight (market value)
- D/V = Debt weight (market value)
- Re = Cost of equity
- Rd = Cost of debt (pre-tax)
- T = Marginal tax rate

#### Cost of Equity (CAPM)

```
Re = Rf + Beta x (Rm - Rf) + Size Premium + Company-Specific Risk
```

| Component | Description | Typical Range |
|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| Risk-Free Rate (Rf) | 10-year Treasury yield | 3.5% - 5.0% |
| Equity Risk Premium (ERP) | Market return above risk-free | 5.0% - 7.0% |
| Beta | Systematic risk relative to market | 0.5 - 2.0 |
| Size Premium | Small-cap additional risk | 0% - 5% |
| Company-Specific Risk | Unique risk factors | 0% - 5% |

**Beta Estimation:**
- Use 2-5 year weekly returns against broad market index
- Unlevered betas for comparability, then re-lever to target capital structure
- Consider industry median beta for stability

#### Cost of Debt

```
Rd = Yield on comparable-maturity corporate bonds
   OR
Rd = Risk-Free Rate + Credit Spread
```

**Credit Spread by Rating:**
| Rating | Typical Spread |
|--------|---------------|
| AAA | 0.5% - 1.0% |
| AA | 1.0% - 1.5% |
| A | 1.5% - 2.0% |
| BBB | 2.0% - 3.0% |
| BB | 3.0% - 5.0% |
| B | 5.0% - 8.0% |

### Step 5: Terminal Value

Terminal value typically represents 60-80% of total enterprise value. Use two methods and cross-check.

#### Perpetuity Growth Method

```
TV = FCF_n x (1 + g) / (WACC - g)
```

Where g = terminal growth rate (typically 2.0% - 3.0%, should not exceed long-term GDP growth)

**Sensitivity:** Terminal value is highly sensitive to g. A 0.5% change in g can move enterprise value by 15-25%.

#### Exit Multiple Method

```
TV = Terminal Year EBITDA x Exit EV/EBITDA Multiple
```

**Exit Multiple Selection:**
- Use current trading multiples of comparable companies
- Consider whether current multiples are at historical highs/lows
- Apply a discount for lack of marketability if private

**Cross-Check:** Both methods should yield similar results. Large discrepancies signal inconsistent assumptions.

### Step 6: Enterprise to Equity Bridge

```
Enterprise Value
- Net Debt (Total Debt - Cash)
- Minority Interest
- Preferred Equity
+ Equity Method Investments
= Equity Value

Equity Value / Diluted Shares Outstanding = Value Per Share
```

### Step 7: Sensitivity Analysis

Always present results as a range, not a single point estimate.

**Standard Sensitivity Tables:**
1. WACC vs Terminal Growth Rate
2. WACC vs Exit Multiple
3. Revenue Growth vs Operating Margin

**Scenario Analysis:**
- Base case: Management guidance / consensus estimates
- Bull case: Upside scenario with faster growth or margin expansion
- Bear case: Downside scenario with slower growth or margin compression

## 2. Comparable Company Analysis

### Methodology

1. **Select peer group** - Similar size, industry, growth profile, and margins
2. **Calculate trading multiples** for each peer
3. **Determine appropriate multiple range**
4. **Apply to target company's metrics**

### Common Multiples

| Multiple | When to Use |
|----------|-------------|
| EV/Revenue | Pre-profit companies, high-growth tech |
| EV/EBITDA | Most common for mature companies |
| EV/EBIT | When D&A differs significantly across peers |
| P/E | Stable earnings, financial services |
| P/B | Banks, insurance, asset-heavy industries |
| EV/FCF | Capital-light businesses with clean FCF |

### Peer Selection Criteria

- **Industry:** Same or closely adjacent sectors
- **Size:** Within 0.5x to 2x of target revenue/market cap
- **Geography:** Same primary markets
- **Growth profile:** Similar revenue growth rates (within 5-10%)
- **Margin profile:** Similar operating margin structure
- **Business model:** Comparable revenue mix and customer base

### Premium/Discount Adjustments

| Factor | Adjustment |
|--------|-----------|
| Higher growth | Premium of 1-3x on EV/EBITDA |
| Lower margins | Discount of 1-2x |
| Smaller scale | Discount of 10-20% |
| Private company | Discount of 15-30% (illiquidity) |
| Control premium | Premium of 20-40% (for acquisitions) |

## 3. Precedent Transaction Analysis

### Methodology

1. **Identify comparable transactions** in same industry
2. **Calculate transaction multiples** (EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA)
3. **Adjust for market conditions** and deal-specific factors
4. **Apply adjusted multiples** to target

### Key Considerations

- Transactions include control premiums (typically 20-40%)
- Market conditions at time of deal affect multiples
- Strategic vs financial buyer valuations differ
- Consider synergy expectations embedded in price
- More recent transactions carry greater relevance

## 4. Valuation Framework Selection

| Situation | Primary Method | Secondary Method |
|-----------|---------------|-----------------|
| Profitable, stable | DCF | Comparable companies |
| High growth, pre-profit | Comparable companies (EV/Revenue) | DCF with scenario analysis |
| M&A target | Precedent transactions | DCF |
| Asset-heavy, cyclical | Asset-based valuation | Normalized DCF |
| Financial institution | Dividend discount model | P/B, P/E comps |
| Distressed | Liquidation value | Restructured DCF |

## 5. Common Pitfalls

1. **Hockey stick projections** - Unrealistic growth acceleration in later years
2. **Terminal value dominance** - If TV > 80% of EV, shorten projection period or question assumptions
3. **Circular references** - WACC depends on equity value which depends on WACC
4. **Ignoring working capital** - Can significantly affect FCF
5. **Single-point estimates** - Always present as a range
6. **Stale comparables** - Market conditions change; update regularly
7. **Confirmation bias** - Don't work backward from a desired conclusion
8. **Ignoring dilution** - Use fully diluted shares (treasury stock method for options)

FILE:scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Budget Variance Analyzer

Analyzes actual vs budget vs prior year performance with materiality
threshold filtering, favorable/unfavorable classification, and
department/category breakdown.

Usage:
    python budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json
    python budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json --format json
    python budget_variance_analyzer.py budget_data.json --threshold-pct 5 --threshold-amt 25000
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple


def safe_divide(numerator: float, denominator: float, default: float = 0.0) -> float:
    """Safely divide two numbers, returning default if denominator is zero."""
    if denominator == 0 or denominator is None:
        return default
    return numerator / denominator


class BudgetVarianceAnalyzer:
    """Analyze budget variances with materiality filtering and classification."""

    def __init__(
        self,
        data: Dict[str, Any],
        threshold_pct: float = 10.0,
        threshold_amt: float = 50000.0,
    ) -> None:
        """
        Initialize the analyzer.

        Args:
            data: Budget data with line items
            threshold_pct: Materiality threshold as percentage (default 10%)
            threshold_amt: Materiality threshold as dollar amount (default $50K)
        """
        self.line_items: List[Dict[str, Any]] = data.get("line_items", [])
        self.period: str = data.get("period", "Current Period")
        self.company: str = data.get("company", "Company")
        self.threshold_pct = threshold_pct
        self.threshold_amt = threshold_amt
        self.variances: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
        self.material_variances: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
        self.summary: Dict[str, Any] = {}

    def classify_favorability(
        self, line_type: str, variance_amount: float
    ) -> str:
        """
        Classify variance as favorable or unfavorable.

        Revenue: over budget = favorable
        Expense: under budget = favorable
        """
        if line_type.lower() in ("revenue", "income", "sales"):
            return "Favorable" if variance_amount > 0 else "Unfavorable"
        else:
            # For expenses, under budget (negative variance) is favorable
            return "Favorable" if variance_amount < 0 else "Unfavorable"

    def calculate_variances(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Calculate variances for all line items."""
        self.variances = []

        for item in self.line_items:
            name = item.get("name", "Unknown")
            line_type = item.get("type", "expense")
            department = item.get("department", "General")
            category = item.get("category", "Other")
            actual = item.get("actual", 0)
            budget = item.get("budget", 0)
            prior_year = item.get("prior_year", None)

            # Budget variance
            budget_var_amt = actual - budget
            budget_var_pct = safe_divide(budget_var_amt, budget) * 100

            # Prior year variance (if available)
            py_var_amt = (actual - prior_year) if prior_year is not None else None
            py_var_pct = (
                safe_divide(py_var_amt, prior_year) * 100
                if prior_year is not None
                else None
            )

            favorability = self.classify_favorability(line_type, budget_var_amt)

            is_material = (
                abs(budget_var_pct) >= self.threshold_pct
                or abs(budget_var_amt) >= self.threshold_amt
            )

            variance_record = {
                "name": name,
                "type": line_type,
                "department": department,
                "category": category,
                "actual": actual,
                "budget": budget,
                "prior_year": prior_year,
                "budget_variance_amount": budget_var_amt,
                "budget_variance_pct": round(budget_var_pct, 2),
                "prior_year_variance_amount": py_var_amt,
                "prior_year_variance_pct": (
                    round(py_var_pct, 2) if py_var_pct is not None else None
                ),
                "favorability": favorability,
                "is_material": is_material,
            }

            self.variances.append(variance_record)

        # Filter material variances
        self.material_variances = [v for v in self.variances if v["is_material"]]

        return self.variances

    def department_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Summarize variances by department."""
        departments: Dict[str, Dict[str, float]] = {}

        for v in self.variances:
            dept = v["department"]
            if dept not in departments:
                departments[dept] = {
                    "total_actual": 0.0,
                    "total_budget": 0.0,
                    "total_variance": 0.0,
                    "favorable_count": 0,
                    "unfavorable_count": 0,
                    "line_count": 0,
                }

            departments[dept]["total_actual"] += v["actual"]
            departments[dept]["total_budget"] += v["budget"]
            departments[dept]["total_variance"] += v["budget_variance_amount"]
            departments[dept]["line_count"] += 1
            if v["favorability"] == "Favorable":
                departments[dept]["favorable_count"] += 1
            else:
                departments[dept]["unfavorable_count"] += 1

        # Add variance percentage
        for dept_data in departments.values():
            dept_data["variance_pct"] = round(
                safe_divide(
                    dept_data["total_variance"], dept_data["total_budget"]
                )
                * 100,
                2,
            )

        return departments

    def category_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Summarize variances by category."""
        categories: Dict[str, Dict[str, float]] = {}

        for v in self.variances:
            cat = v["category"]
            if cat not in categories:
                categories[cat] = {
                    "total_actual": 0.0,
                    "total_budget": 0.0,
                    "total_variance": 0.0,
                    "line_count": 0,
                }

            categories[cat]["total_actual"] += v["actual"]
            categories[cat]["total_budget"] += v["budget"]
            categories[cat]["total_variance"] += v["budget_variance_amount"]
            categories[cat]["line_count"] += 1

        for cat_data in categories.values():
            cat_data["variance_pct"] = round(
                safe_divide(
                    cat_data["total_variance"], cat_data["total_budget"]
                )
                * 100,
                2,
            )

        return categories

    def generate_executive_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Generate an executive summary of the variance analysis."""
        total_actual = sum(
            v["actual"] for v in self.variances if v["type"].lower() in ("revenue", "income", "sales")
        )
        total_budget = sum(
            v["budget"] for v in self.variances if v["type"].lower() in ("revenue", "income", "sales")
        )
        total_expense_actual = sum(
            v["actual"] for v in self.variances if v["type"].lower() not in ("revenue", "income", "sales")
        )
        total_expense_budget = sum(
            v["budget"] for v in self.variances if v["type"].lower() not in ("revenue", "income", "sales")
        )

        revenue_variance = total_actual - total_budget
        expense_variance = total_expense_actual - total_expense_budget

        favorable_count = sum(
            1 for v in self.variances if v["favorability"] == "Favorable"
        )
        unfavorable_count = sum(
            1 for v in self.variances if v["favorability"] == "Unfavorable"
        )

        self.summary = {
            "period": self.period,
            "company": self.company,
            "total_line_items": len(self.variances),
            "material_variances_count": len(self.material_variances),
            "favorable_count": favorable_count,
            "unfavorable_count": unfavorable_count,
            "revenue": {
                "actual": total_actual,
                "budget": total_budget,
                "variance_amount": revenue_variance,
                "variance_pct": round(
                    safe_divide(revenue_variance, total_budget) * 100, 2
                ),
            },
            "expenses": {
                "actual": total_expense_actual,
                "budget": total_expense_budget,
                "variance_amount": expense_variance,
                "variance_pct": round(
                    safe_divide(expense_variance, total_expense_budget) * 100, 2
                ),
            },
            "net_impact": revenue_variance - expense_variance,
            "materiality_thresholds": {
                "percentage": self.threshold_pct,
                "amount": self.threshold_amt,
            },
        }

        return self.summary

    def run_analysis(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Run the complete variance analysis."""
        self.calculate_variances()
        dept_summary = self.department_summary()
        cat_summary = self.category_summary()
        exec_summary = self.generate_executive_summary()

        return {
            "executive_summary": exec_summary,
            "all_variances": self.variances,
            "material_variances": self.material_variances,
            "department_summary": dept_summary,
            "category_summary": cat_summary,
        }

    def format_text(self, results: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
        """Format results as human-readable text."""
        lines: List[str] = []
        lines.append("=" * 70)
        lines.append("BUDGET VARIANCE ANALYSIS")
        lines.append("=" * 70)

        summary = results["executive_summary"]
        lines.append(f"\n  Company: {summary['company']}")
        lines.append(f"  Period:  {summary['period']}")

        def fmt_money(val: float) -> str:
            sign = "+" if val > 0 else ""
            if abs(val) >= 1e6:
                return f"{sign},.2fM"
            if abs(val) >= 1e3:
                return f"{sign},.1fK"
            return f"{sign},.2f"

        lines.append(f"\n--- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ---")
        rev = summary["revenue"]
        exp = summary["expenses"]
        lines.append(
            f"  Revenue:  Actual {fmt_money(rev['actual'])} vs "
            f"Budget {fmt_money(rev['budget'])} "
            f"({fmt_money(rev['variance_amount'])}, {rev['variance_pct']:+.1f}%)"
        )
        lines.append(
            f"  Expenses: Actual {fmt_money(exp['actual'])} vs "
            f"Budget {fmt_money(exp['budget'])} "
            f"({fmt_money(exp['variance_amount'])}, {exp['variance_pct']:+.1f}%)"
        )
        lines.append(f"  Net Impact: {fmt_money(summary['net_impact'])}")
        lines.append(
            f"  Total Items: {summary['total_line_items']}  |  "
            f"Material: {summary['material_variances_count']}  |  "
            f"Favorable: {summary['favorable_count']}  |  "
            f"Unfavorable: {summary['unfavorable_count']}"
        )

        # Material variances
        material = results["material_variances"]
        if material:
            lines.append(f"\n--- MATERIAL VARIANCES ---")
            lines.append(
                f"  (Threshold: {self.threshold_pct}% or "
                f",.0f)"
            )
            for v in material:
                lines.append(
                    f"\n  {v['name']} ({v['department']})"
                )
                lines.append(
                    f"    Actual: {fmt_money(v['actual'])} | "
                    f"Budget: {fmt_money(v['budget'])}"
                )
                lines.append(
                    f"    Variance: {fmt_money(v['budget_variance_amount'])} "
                    f"({v['budget_variance_pct']:+.1f}%) - {v['favorability']}"
                )

        # Department summary
        dept = results["department_summary"]
        if dept:
            lines.append(f"\n--- DEPARTMENT SUMMARY ---")
            for dept_name, d in dept.items():
                lines.append(
                    f"  {dept_name}: Variance {fmt_money(d['total_variance'])} "
                    f"({d['variance_pct']:+.1f}%) | "
                    f"Fav: {d['favorable_count']} / Unfav: {d['unfavorable_count']}"
                )

        # Category summary
        cat = results["category_summary"]
        if cat:
            lines.append(f"\n--- CATEGORY SUMMARY ---")
            for cat_name, c in cat.items():
                lines.append(
                    f"  {cat_name}: Variance {fmt_money(c['total_variance'])} "
                    f"({c['variance_pct']:+.1f}%)"
                )

        lines.append("\n" + "=" * 70)
        return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> None:
    """Main entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Analyze budget variances with materiality filtering"
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "input_file",
        help="Path to JSON file with budget data",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--format",
        choices=["text", "json"],
        default="text",
        help="Output format (default: text)",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--threshold-pct",
        type=float,
        default=10.0,
        help="Materiality threshold percentage (default: 10)",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--threshold-amt",
        type=float,
        default=50000.0,
        help="Materiality threshold dollar amount (default: 50000)",
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        with open(args.input_file, "r") as f:
            data = json.load(f)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print(f"Error: File '{args.input_file}' not found.", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in '{args.input_file}': {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    analyzer = BudgetVarianceAnalyzer(
        data,
        threshold_pct=args.threshold_pct,
        threshold_amt=args.threshold_amt,
    )

    results = analyzer.run_analysis()

    if args.format == "json":
        print(json.dumps(results, indent=2))
    else:
        print(analyzer.format_text(results))


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

FILE:scripts/dcf_valuation.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
DCF Valuation Model

Discounted Cash Flow enterprise and equity valuation with WACC calculation,
terminal value estimation, and two-way sensitivity analysis.

Uses standard library only (math, statistics) - NO numpy/pandas/scipy.

Usage:
    python dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json
    python dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json --format json
    python dcf_valuation.py valuation_data.json --projection-years 7
"""

import argparse
import json
import math
import sys
from statistics import mean
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple


def safe_divide(numerator: float, denominator: float, default: float = 0.0) -> float:
    """Safely divide two numbers, returning default if denominator is zero."""
    if denominator == 0 or denominator is None:
        return default
    return numerator / denominator


class DCFModel:
    """Discounted Cash Flow valuation model."""

    def __init__(self) -> None:
        """Initialize the DCF model."""
        self.historical: Dict[str, Any] = {}
        self.assumptions: Dict[str, Any] = {}
        self.wacc: float = 0.0
        self.projected_revenue: List[float] = []
        self.projected_fcf: List[float] = []
        self.projection_years: int = 5
        self.terminal_value_perpetuity: float = 0.0
        self.terminal_value_exit_multiple: float = 0.0
        self.enterprise_value_perpetuity: float = 0.0
        self.enterprise_value_exit_multiple: float = 0.0
        self.equity_value_perpetuity: float = 0.0
        self.equity_value_exit_multiple: float = 0.0
        self.value_per_share_perpetuity: float = 0.0
        self.value_per_share_exit_multiple: float = 0.0

    def set_historical_financials(self, historical: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
        """Set historical financial data."""
        self.historical = historical

    def set_assumptions(self, assumptions: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
        """Set projection assumptions."""
        self.assumptions = assumptions
        self.projection_years = assumptions.get("projection_years", 5)

    def calculate_wacc(self) -> float:
        """Calculate Weighted Average Cost of Capital via CAPM."""
        wacc_inputs = self.assumptions.get("wacc_inputs", {})

        risk_free_rate = wacc_inputs.get("risk_free_rate", 0.04)
        equity_risk_premium = wacc_inputs.get("equity_risk_premium", 0.06)
        beta = wacc_inputs.get("beta", 1.0)
        cost_of_debt = wacc_inputs.get("cost_of_debt", 0.05)
        tax_rate = wacc_inputs.get("tax_rate", 0.25)
        debt_weight = wacc_inputs.get("debt_weight", 0.30)
        equity_weight = wacc_inputs.get("equity_weight", 0.70)

        # CAPM: Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * Equity Risk Premium
        cost_of_equity = risk_free_rate + beta * equity_risk_premium

        # WACC = (E/V * Re) + (D/V * Rd * (1 - T))
        after_tax_cost_of_debt = cost_of_debt * (1 - tax_rate)
        self.wacc = (equity_weight * cost_of_equity) + (
            debt_weight * after_tax_cost_of_debt
        )

        return self.wacc

    def project_cash_flows(self) -> Tuple[List[float], List[float]]:
        """Project revenue and free cash flow over the projection period."""
        base_revenue = self.historical.get("revenue", [])
        if not base_revenue:
            raise ValueError("Historical revenue data is required")

        last_revenue = base_revenue[-1]

        revenue_growth_rates = self.assumptions.get("revenue_growth_rates", [])
        fcf_margins = self.assumptions.get("fcf_margins", [])

        # If growth rates not provided for all years, use average or default
        default_growth = self.assumptions.get("default_revenue_growth", 0.05)
        default_fcf_margin = self.assumptions.get("default_fcf_margin", 0.10)

        self.projected_revenue = []
        self.projected_fcf = []
        current_revenue = last_revenue

        for year in range(self.projection_years):
            growth = (
                revenue_growth_rates[year]
                if year < len(revenue_growth_rates)
                else default_growth
            )
            fcf_margin = (
                fcf_margins[year]
                if year < len(fcf_margins)
                else default_fcf_margin
            )

            current_revenue = current_revenue * (1 + growth)
            fcf = current_revenue * fcf_margin

            self.projected_revenue.append(current_revenue)
            self.projected_fcf.append(fcf)

        return self.projected_revenue, self.projected_fcf

    def calculate_terminal_value(self) -> Tuple[float, float]:
        """Calculate terminal value using both perpetuity growth and exit multiple."""
        if not self.projected_fcf:
            raise ValueError("Must project cash flows before terminal value")

        terminal_fcf = self.projected_fcf[-1]
        terminal_growth = self.assumptions.get("terminal_growth_rate", 0.025)
        exit_multiple = self.assumptions.get("exit_ev_ebitda_multiple", 12.0)

        # Perpetuity growth method: TV = FCF * (1+g) / (WACC - g)
        if self.wacc > terminal_growth:
            self.terminal_value_perpetuity = (
                terminal_fcf * (1 + terminal_growth)
            ) / (self.wacc - terminal_growth)
        else:
            self.terminal_value_perpetuity = 0.0

        # Exit multiple method: TV = Terminal EBITDA * Exit Multiple
        terminal_revenue = self.projected_revenue[-1]
        ebitda_margin = self.assumptions.get("terminal_ebitda_margin", 0.20)
        terminal_ebitda = terminal_revenue * ebitda_margin
        self.terminal_value_exit_multiple = terminal_ebitda * exit_multiple

        return self.terminal_value_perpetuity, self.terminal_value_exit_multiple

    def calculate_enterprise_value(self) -> Tuple[float, float]:
        """Calculate enterprise value by discounting projected FCFs and terminal value."""
        if not self.projected_fcf:
            raise ValueError("Must project cash flows first")

        # Discount projected FCFs
        pv_fcf = 0.0
        for i, fcf in enumerate(self.projected_fcf):
            discount_factor = (1 + self.wacc) ** (i + 1)
            pv_fcf += fcf / discount_factor

        # Discount terminal values
        terminal_discount = (1 + self.wacc) ** self.projection_years

        pv_tv_perpetuity = self.terminal_value_perpetuity / terminal_discount
        pv_tv_exit = self.terminal_value_exit_multiple / terminal_discount

        self.enterprise_value_perpetuity = pv_fcf + pv_tv_perpetuity
        self.enterprise_value_exit_multiple = pv_fcf + pv_tv_exit

        return self.enterprise_value_perpetuity, self.enterprise_value_exit_multiple

    def calculate_equity_value(self) -> Tuple[float, float]:
        """Calculate equity value from enterprise value."""
        net_debt = self.historical.get("net_debt", 0)
        shares_outstanding = self.historical.get("shares_outstanding", 1)

        self.equity_value_perpetuity = (
            self.enterprise_value_perpetuity - net_debt
        )
        self.equity_value_exit_multiple = (
            self.enterprise_value_exit_multiple - net_debt
        )

        self.value_per_share_perpetuity = safe_divide(
            self.equity_value_perpetuity, shares_outstanding
        )
        self.value_per_share_exit_multiple = safe_divide(
            self.equity_value_exit_multiple, shares_outstanding
        )

        return self.equity_value_perpetuity, self.equity_value_exit_multiple

    def sensitivity_analysis(
        self,
        wacc_range: Optional[List[float]] = None,
        growth_range: Optional[List[float]] = None,
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Two-way sensitivity analysis: WACC vs terminal growth rate.

        Returns a table of enterprise values using nested lists (no numpy).
        """
        if wacc_range is None:
            base_wacc = self.wacc
            wacc_range = [
                round(base_wacc - 0.02, 4),
                round(base_wacc - 0.01, 4),
                round(base_wacc, 4),
                round(base_wacc + 0.01, 4),
                round(base_wacc + 0.02, 4),
            ]

        if growth_range is None:
            base_growth = self.assumptions.get("terminal_growth_rate", 0.025)
            growth_range = [
                round(base_growth - 0.01, 4),
                round(base_growth - 0.005, 4),
                round(base_growth, 4),
                round(base_growth + 0.005, 4),
                round(base_growth + 0.01, 4),
            ]

        rows = len(wacc_range)
        cols = len(growth_range)

        # Initialize sensitivity table as nested lists
        ev_table = [[0.0] * cols for _ in range(rows)]
        share_price_table = [[0.0] * cols for _ in range(rows)]

        terminal_fcf = self.projected_fcf[-1] if self.projected_fcf else 0

        for i, wacc_val in enumerate(wacc_range):
            for j, growth_val in enumerate(growth_range):
                if wacc_val <= growth_val:
                    ev_table[i][j] = float("inf")
                    share_price_table[i][j] = float("inf")
                    continue

                # Recalculate PV of projected FCFs with this WACC
                pv_fcf = 0.0
                for k, fcf in enumerate(self.projected_fcf):
                    pv_fcf += fcf / ((1 + wacc_val) ** (k + 1))

                # Terminal value with this growth rate
                tv = (terminal_fcf * (1 + growth_val)) / (wacc_val - growth_val)
                pv_tv = tv / ((1 + wacc_val) ** self.projection_years)

                ev = pv_fcf + pv_tv
                ev_table[i][j] = round(ev, 2)

                net_debt = self.historical.get("net_debt", 0)
                shares = self.historical.get("shares_outstanding", 1)
                equity = ev - net_debt
                share_price_table[i][j] = round(
                    safe_divide(equity, shares), 2
                )

        return {
            "wacc_values": wacc_range,
            "growth_values": growth_range,
            "enterprise_value_table": ev_table,
            "share_price_table": share_price_table,
        }

    def run_full_valuation(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Run the complete DCF valuation."""
        self.calculate_wacc()
        self.project_cash_flows()
        self.calculate_terminal_value()
        self.calculate_enterprise_value()
        self.calculate_equity_value()
        sensitivity = self.sensitivity_analysis()

        return {
            "wacc": self.wacc,
            "projected_revenue": self.projected_revenue,
            "projected_fcf": self.projected_fcf,
            "terminal_value": {
                "perpetuity_growth": self.terminal_value_perpetuity,
                "exit_multiple": self.terminal_value_exit_multiple,
            },
            "enterprise_value": {
                "perpetuity_growth": self.enterprise_value_perpetuity,
                "exit_multiple": self.enterprise_value_exit_multiple,
            },
            "equity_value": {
                "perpetuity_growth": self.equity_value_perpetuity,
                "exit_multiple": self.equity_value_exit_multiple,
            },
            "value_per_share": {
                "perpetuity_growth": self.value_per_share_perpetuity,
                "exit_multiple": self.value_per_share_exit_multiple,
            },
            "sensitivity_analysis": sensitivity,
        }

    def format_text(self, results: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
        """Format valuation results as human-readable text."""
        lines: List[str] = []
        lines.append("=" * 70)
        lines.append("DCF VALUATION ANALYSIS")
        lines.append("=" * 70)

        def fmt_money(val: float) -> str:
            if val == float("inf"):
                return "N/A (WACC <= growth)"
            if abs(val) >= 1e9:
                return f",.2fB"
            if abs(val) >= 1e6:
                return f",.2fM"
            if abs(val) >= 1e3:
                return f",.1fK"
            return f",.2f"

        lines.append(f"\n--- WACC ---")
        lines.append(f"  Weighted Average Cost of Capital: {results['wacc'] * 100:.2f}%")

        lines.append(f"\n--- REVENUE PROJECTIONS ---")
        for i, rev in enumerate(results["projected_revenue"], 1):
            lines.append(f"  Year {i}: {fmt_money(rev)}")

        lines.append(f"\n--- FREE CASH FLOW PROJECTIONS ---")
        for i, fcf in enumerate(results["projected_fcf"], 1):
            lines.append(f"  Year {i}: {fmt_money(fcf)}")

        lines.append(f"\n--- TERMINAL VALUE ---")
        lines.append(
            f"  Perpetuity Growth Method: "
            f"{fmt_money(results['terminal_value']['perpetuity_growth'])}"
        )
        lines.append(
            f"  Exit Multiple Method:     "
            f"{fmt_money(results['terminal_value']['exit_multiple'])}"
        )

        lines.append(f"\n--- ENTERPRISE VALUE ---")
        lines.append(
            f"  Perpetuity Growth Method: "
            f"{fmt_money(results['enterprise_value']['perpetuity_growth'])}"
        )
        lines.append(
            f"  Exit Multiple Method:     "
            f"{fmt_money(results['enterprise_value']['exit_multiple'])}"
        )

        lines.append(f"\n--- EQUITY VALUE ---")
        lines.append(
            f"  Perpetuity Growth Method: "
            f"{fmt_money(results['equity_value']['perpetuity_growth'])}"
        )
        lines.append(
            f"  Exit Multiple Method:     "
            f"{fmt_money(results['equity_value']['exit_multiple'])}"
        )

        lines.append(f"\n--- VALUE PER SHARE ---")
        vps = results["value_per_share"]
        lines.append(f"  Perpetuity Growth Method: ,.2f")
        lines.append(f"  Exit Multiple Method:     ,.2f")

        # Sensitivity table
        sens = results["sensitivity_analysis"]
        lines.append(f"\n--- SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS (Enterprise Value) ---")
        lines.append(f"  WACC vs Terminal Growth Rate")
        lines.append("")

        header = "  {:>10s}".format("WACC \\ g")
        for g in sens["growth_values"]:
            header += f"  {g * 100:>8.1f}%"
        lines.append(header)
        lines.append("  " + "-" * (10 + 10 * len(sens["growth_values"])))

        for i, w in enumerate(sens["wacc_values"]):
            row = f"  {w * 100:>9.1f}%"
            for j in range(len(sens["growth_values"])):
                val = sens["enterprise_value_table"][i][j]
                if val == float("inf"):
                    row += f"  {'N/A':>8s}"
                else:
                    row += f"  {fmt_money(val):>8s}"
            lines.append(row)

        lines.append("\n" + "=" * 70)
        return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> None:
    """Main entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="DCF Valuation Model - Enterprise and equity valuation"
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "input_file",
        help="Path to JSON file with valuation data",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--format",
        choices=["text", "json"],
        default="text",
        help="Output format (default: text)",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--projection-years",
        type=int,
        default=None,
        help="Number of projection years (overrides input file)",
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        with open(args.input_file, "r") as f:
            data = json.load(f)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print(f"Error: File '{args.input_file}' not found.", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in '{args.input_file}': {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    model = DCFModel()
    model.set_historical_financials(data.get("historical", {}))

    assumptions = data.get("assumptions", {})
    if args.projection_years is not None:
        assumptions["projection_years"] = args.projection_years
    model.set_assumptions(assumptions)

    try:
        results = model.run_full_valuation()
    except ValueError as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    if args.format == "json":
        # Handle inf values for JSON serialization
        def sanitize(obj: Any) -> Any:
            if isinstance(obj, float) and math.isinf(obj):
                return None
            if isinstance(obj, dict):
                return {k: sanitize(v) for k, v in obj.items()}
            if isinstance(obj, list):
                return [sanitize(v) for v in obj]
            return obj

        print(json.dumps(sanitize(results), indent=2))
    else:
        print(model.format_text(results))


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

FILE:scripts/forecast_builder.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Forecast Builder

Driver-based revenue forecasting with 13-week rolling cash flow projection,
scenario modeling (base/bull/bear), and trend analysis using simple linear
regression (standard library only).

Usage:
    python forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json
    python forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json --format json
    python forecast_builder.py forecast_data.json --scenarios base,bull,bear
"""

import argparse
import json
import math
import sys
from statistics import mean
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple


def safe_divide(numerator: float, denominator: float, default: float = 0.0) -> float:
    """Safely divide two numbers, returning default if denominator is zero."""
    if denominator == 0 or denominator is None:
        return default
    return numerator / denominator


def simple_linear_regression(
    x_values: List[float], y_values: List[float]
) -> Tuple[float, float, float]:
    """
    Simple linear regression using standard library.

    Returns (slope, intercept, r_squared).
    """
    n = len(x_values)
    if n < 2 or n != len(y_values):
        return (0.0, 0.0, 0.0)

    x_mean = mean(x_values)
    y_mean = mean(y_values)

    ss_xy = sum((x - x_mean) * (y - y_mean) for x, y in zip(x_values, y_values))
    ss_xx = sum((x - x_mean) ** 2 for x in x_values)
    ss_yy = sum((y - y_mean) ** 2 for y in y_values)

    slope = safe_divide(ss_xy, ss_xx)
    intercept = y_mean - slope * x_mean

    # R-squared
    r_squared = safe_divide(ss_xy ** 2, ss_xx * ss_yy) if ss_yy > 0 else 0.0

    return (slope, intercept, r_squared)


class ForecastBuilder:
    """Driver-based revenue forecasting with scenario modeling."""

    def __init__(self, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
        """Initialize the forecast builder."""
        self.historical: List[Dict[str, Any]] = data.get("historical_periods", [])
        self.drivers: Dict[str, Any] = data.get("drivers", {})
        self.assumptions: Dict[str, Any] = data.get("assumptions", {})
        self.cash_flow_inputs: Dict[str, Any] = data.get("cash_flow_inputs", {})
        self.scenarios_config: Dict[str, Any] = data.get("scenarios", {})
        self.forecast_periods: int = data.get("forecast_periods", 12)

    def analyze_trends(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Analyze historical trends using linear regression."""
        if not self.historical:
            return {"error": "No historical data available"}

        # Extract revenue series
        revenues = [p.get("revenue", 0) for p in self.historical]
        periods = list(range(1, len(revenues) + 1))

        slope, intercept, r_squared = simple_linear_regression(
            [float(x) for x in periods],
            [float(y) for y in revenues],
        )

        # Calculate growth rates
        growth_rates = []
        for i in range(1, len(revenues)):
            if revenues[i - 1] > 0:
                growth = (revenues[i] - revenues[i - 1]) / revenues[i - 1]
                growth_rates.append(growth)

        avg_growth = mean(growth_rates) if growth_rates else 0.0

        # Seasonality detection (if enough data)
        seasonality_index: List[float] = []
        if len(revenues) >= 4:
            overall_avg = mean(revenues)
            if overall_avg > 0:
                seasonality_index = [r / overall_avg for r in revenues[-4:]]

        return {
            "trend": {
                "slope": round(slope, 2),
                "intercept": round(intercept, 2),
                "r_squared": round(r_squared, 4),
                "direction": "upward" if slope > 0 else "downward" if slope < 0 else "flat",
            },
            "growth_rates": [round(g, 4) for g in growth_rates],
            "average_growth_rate": round(avg_growth, 4),
            "seasonality_index": [round(s, 4) for s in seasonality_index],
            "historical_revenues": revenues,
        }

    def build_driver_based_forecast(
        self, scenario: str = "base"
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """
        Build a driver-based revenue forecast.

        Drivers may include: units, price, customers, ARPU, conversion rate, etc.
        """
        scenario_adjustments = self.scenarios_config.get(scenario, {})
        growth_adjustment = scenario_adjustments.get("growth_adjustment", 0.0)
        margin_adjustment = scenario_adjustments.get("margin_adjustment", 0.0)

        base_revenue = 0.0
        if self.historical:
            base_revenue = self.historical[-1].get("revenue", 0)

        # Driver-based calculation
        unit_drivers = self.drivers.get("units", {})
        price_drivers = self.drivers.get("pricing", {})
        customer_drivers = self.drivers.get("customers", {})

        base_growth = self.assumptions.get("revenue_growth_rate", 0.05)
        adjusted_growth = base_growth + growth_adjustment

        base_margin = self.assumptions.get("gross_margin", 0.40)
        adjusted_margin = base_margin + margin_adjustment

        cogs_pct = 1.0 - adjusted_margin
        opex_pct = self.assumptions.get("opex_pct_revenue", 0.25)

        forecast_periods: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
        current_revenue = base_revenue

        # If we have unit and price drivers, use them
        has_unit_drivers = bool(unit_drivers) and bool(price_drivers)

        if has_unit_drivers:
            base_units = unit_drivers.get("base_units", 1000)
            unit_growth = unit_drivers.get("growth_rate", 0.03) + growth_adjustment
            base_price = price_drivers.get("base_price", 100)
            price_growth = price_drivers.get("annual_increase", 0.02)

            current_units = base_units
            current_price = base_price

            for period in range(1, self.forecast_periods + 1):
                current_units = current_units * (1 + unit_growth / 12)
                if period % 12 == 0:
                    current_price = current_price * (1 + price_growth)

                period_revenue = current_units * current_price
                cogs = period_revenue * cogs_pct
                gross_profit = period_revenue - cogs
                opex = period_revenue * opex_pct
                operating_income = gross_profit - opex

                forecast_periods.append({
                    "period": period,
                    "revenue": round(period_revenue, 2),
                    "units": round(current_units, 0),
                    "price": round(current_price, 2),
                    "cogs": round(cogs, 2),
                    "gross_profit": round(gross_profit, 2),
                    "gross_margin": round(adjusted_margin, 4),
                    "opex": round(opex, 2),
                    "operating_income": round(operating_income, 2),
                })
        else:
            # Simple growth-based forecast
            monthly_growth = (1 + adjusted_growth) ** (1 / 12) - 1

            for period in range(1, self.forecast_periods + 1):
                current_revenue = current_revenue * (1 + monthly_growth)
                cogs = current_revenue * cogs_pct
                gross_profit = current_revenue - cogs
                opex = current_revenue * opex_pct
                operating_income = gross_profit - opex

                forecast_periods.append({
                    "period": period,
                    "revenue": round(current_revenue, 2),
                    "cogs": round(cogs, 2),
                    "gross_profit": round(gross_profit, 2),
                    "gross_margin": round(adjusted_margin, 4),
                    "opex": round(opex, 2),
                    "operating_income": round(operating_income, 2),
                })

        total_revenue = sum(p["revenue"] for p in forecast_periods)
        total_operating_income = sum(p["operating_income"] for p in forecast_periods)

        return {
            "scenario": scenario,
            "growth_rate": round(adjusted_growth, 4),
            "gross_margin": round(adjusted_margin, 4),
            "forecast_periods": forecast_periods,
            "total_revenue": round(total_revenue, 2),
            "total_operating_income": round(total_operating_income, 2),
            "average_monthly_revenue": round(
                safe_divide(total_revenue, len(forecast_periods)), 2
            ),
        }

    def build_rolling_cash_flow(self, weeks: int = 13) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Build a 13-week rolling cash flow projection."""
        cfi = self.cash_flow_inputs

        opening_balance = cfi.get("opening_cash_balance", 0)
        weekly_revenue = cfi.get("weekly_revenue", 0)
        collection_rate = cfi.get("collection_rate", 0.85)
        collection_lag_weeks = cfi.get("collection_lag_weeks", 2)

        # Weekly expenses
        weekly_payroll = cfi.get("weekly_payroll", 0)
        weekly_rent = cfi.get("weekly_rent", 0)
        weekly_operating = cfi.get("weekly_operating", 0)
        weekly_other = cfi.get("weekly_other", 0)
        total_weekly_expenses = weekly_payroll + weekly_rent + weekly_operating + weekly_other

        # One-time items
        one_time_items: List[Dict[str, Any]] = cfi.get("one_time_items", [])

        weekly_projections: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
        running_balance = opening_balance

        # Revenue pipeline for lagged collections
        revenue_pipeline: List[float] = [0.0] * collection_lag_weeks

        for week in range(1, weeks + 1):
            # Revenue collections (lagged)
            revenue_pipeline.append(weekly_revenue)
            collections = revenue_pipeline.pop(0) * collection_rate

            # One-time items for this week
            one_time_inflows = 0.0
            one_time_outflows = 0.0
            one_time_labels: List[str] = []
            for item in one_time_items:
                if item.get("week") == week:
                    amount = item.get("amount", 0)
                    if amount > 0:
                        one_time_inflows += amount
                    else:
                        one_time_outflows += abs(amount)
                    one_time_labels.append(item.get("description", ""))

            total_inflows = collections + one_time_inflows
            total_outflows = total_weekly_expenses + one_time_outflows
            net_cash_flow = total_inflows - total_outflows
            running_balance += net_cash_flow

            weekly_projections.append({
                "week": week,
                "collections": round(collections, 2),
                "one_time_inflows": round(one_time_inflows, 2),
                "total_inflows": round(total_inflows, 2),
                "payroll": round(weekly_payroll, 2),
                "rent": round(weekly_rent, 2),
                "operating": round(weekly_operating, 2),
                "other_expenses": round(weekly_other, 2),
                "one_time_outflows": round(one_time_outflows, 2),
                "total_outflows": round(total_outflows, 2),
                "net_cash_flow": round(net_cash_flow, 2),
                "closing_balance": round(running_balance, 2),
                "notes": ", ".join(one_time_labels) if one_time_labels else "",
            })

        # Summary
        total_inflows = sum(w["total_inflows"] for w in weekly_projections)
        total_outflows = sum(w["total_outflows"] for w in weekly_projections)
        min_balance = min(w["closing_balance"] for w in weekly_projections)
        min_balance_week = next(
            w["week"]
            for w in weekly_projections
            if w["closing_balance"] == min_balance
        )

        return {
            "weeks": weeks,
            "opening_balance": opening_balance,
            "closing_balance": round(running_balance, 2),
            "total_inflows": round(total_inflows, 2),
            "total_outflows": round(total_outflows, 2),
            "net_change": round(total_inflows - total_outflows, 2),
            "minimum_balance": round(min_balance, 2),
            "minimum_balance_week": min_balance_week,
            "cash_runway_weeks": (
                round(safe_divide(running_balance, total_weekly_expenses))
                if total_weekly_expenses > 0
                else None
            ),
            "weekly_projections": weekly_projections,
        }

    def build_scenario_comparison(
        self, scenarios: Optional[List[str]] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Build and compare multiple scenarios."""
        if scenarios is None:
            scenarios = ["base", "bull", "bear"]

        scenario_results: Dict[str, Any] = {}

        for scenario in scenarios:
            scenario_results[scenario] = self.build_driver_based_forecast(scenario)

        # Comparison summary
        comparison: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
        for scenario in scenarios:
            result = scenario_results[scenario]
            comparison.append({
                "scenario": scenario,
                "total_revenue": result["total_revenue"],
                "total_operating_income": result["total_operating_income"],
                "growth_rate": result["growth_rate"],
                "gross_margin": result["gross_margin"],
                "avg_monthly_revenue": result["average_monthly_revenue"],
            })

        return {
            "scenarios": scenario_results,
            "comparison": comparison,
        }

    def run_full_forecast(
        self, scenarios: Optional[List[str]] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Run the complete forecast analysis."""
        trends = self.analyze_trends()
        scenario_comparison = self.build_scenario_comparison(scenarios)
        cash_flow = self.build_rolling_cash_flow()

        return {
            "trend_analysis": trends,
            "scenario_comparison": scenario_comparison,
            "rolling_cash_flow": cash_flow,
        }

    def format_text(self, results: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
        """Format forecast results as human-readable text."""
        lines: List[str] = []
        lines.append("=" * 70)
        lines.append("FINANCIAL FORECAST REPORT")
        lines.append("=" * 70)

        def fmt_money(val: float) -> str:
            if abs(val) >= 1e9:
                return f",.2fB"
            if abs(val) >= 1e6:
                return f",.2fM"
            if abs(val) >= 1e3:
                return f",.1fK"
            return f",.2f"

        # Trend Analysis
        trend = results["trend_analysis"]
        if "error" not in trend:
            lines.append(f"\n--- TREND ANALYSIS ---")
            t = trend["trend"]
            lines.append(f"  Direction: {t['direction']}")
            lines.append(f"  R-squared: {t['r_squared']:.4f}")
            lines.append(
                f"  Average Historical Growth: "
                f"{trend['average_growth_rate'] * 100:.1f}%"
            )
            if trend["seasonality_index"]:
                lines.append(
                    f"  Seasonality Index (last 4): "
                    f"{', '.join(f'{s:.2f}' for s in trend['seasonality_index'])}"
                )

        # Scenario Comparison
        comp = results["scenario_comparison"]["comparison"]
        lines.append(f"\n--- SCENARIO COMPARISON ---")
        lines.append(
            f"  {'Scenario':<10s}  {'Revenue':>14s}  {'Op. Income':>14s}  "
            f"{'Growth':>8s}  {'Margin':>8s}"
        )
        lines.append("  " + "-" * 62)
        for c in comp:
            lines.append(
                f"  {c['scenario']:<10s}  {fmt_money(c['total_revenue']):>14s}  "
                f"{fmt_money(c['total_operating_income']):>14s}  "
                f"{c['growth_rate'] * 100:>7.1f}%  "
                f"{c['gross_margin'] * 100:>7.1f}%"
            )

        # Base scenario detail
        base = results["scenario_comparison"]["scenarios"].get("base", {})
        if base and base.get("forecast_periods"):
            lines.append(f"\n--- BASE CASE MONTHLY FORECAST ---")
            lines.append(
                f"  {'Period':>6s}  {'Revenue':>12s}  {'Gross Profit':>12s}  "
                f"{'Op. Income':>12s}"
            )
            lines.append("  " + "-" * 48)
            for p in base["forecast_periods"]:
                lines.append(
                    f"  {p['period']:>6d}  {fmt_money(p['revenue']):>12s}  "
                    f"{fmt_money(p['gross_profit']):>12s}  "
                    f"{fmt_money(p['operating_income']):>12s}"
                )

        # Cash Flow
        cf = results["rolling_cash_flow"]
        lines.append(f"\n--- 13-WEEK ROLLING CASH FLOW ---")
        lines.append(f"  Opening Balance: {fmt_money(cf['opening_balance'])}")
        lines.append(f"  Closing Balance: {fmt_money(cf['closing_balance'])}")
        lines.append(f"  Net Change:      {fmt_money(cf['net_change'])}")
        lines.append(
            f"  Minimum Balance: {fmt_money(cf['minimum_balance'])} "
            f"(Week {cf['minimum_balance_week']})"
        )
        if cf.get("cash_runway_weeks"):
            lines.append(f"  Cash Runway:     {cf['cash_runway_weeks']:.0f} weeks")

        lines.append(f"\n  Weekly Detail:")
        lines.append(
            f"  {'Wk':>3s}  {'Inflows':>10s}  {'Outflows':>10s}  "
            f"{'Net':>10s}  {'Balance':>12s}"
        )
        lines.append("  " + "-" * 50)
        for w in cf["weekly_projections"]:
            notes = f"  {w['notes']}" if w["notes"] else ""
            lines.append(
                f"  {w['week']:>3d}  {fmt_money(w['total_inflows']):>10s}  "
                f"{fmt_money(w['total_outflows']):>10s}  "
                f"{fmt_money(w['net_cash_flow']):>10s}  "
                f"{fmt_money(w['closing_balance']):>12s}{notes}"
            )

        lines.append("\n" + "=" * 70)
        return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> None:
    """Main entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Driver-based revenue forecasting with scenario modeling"
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "input_file",
        help="Path to JSON file with forecast data",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--format",
        choices=["text", "json"],
        default="text",
        help="Output format (default: text)",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--scenarios",
        type=str,
        default="base,bull,bear",
        help="Comma-separated list of scenarios (default: base,bull,bear)",
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        with open(args.input_file, "r") as f:
            data = json.load(f)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print(f"Error: File '{args.input_file}' not found.", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in '{args.input_file}': {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    builder = ForecastBuilder(data)
    scenarios = [s.strip() for s in args.scenarios.split(",")]

    results = builder.run_full_forecast(scenarios)

    if args.format == "json":
        print(json.dumps(results, indent=2))
    else:
        print(builder.format_text(results))


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

FILE:scripts/ratio_calculator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Financial Ratio Calculator

Calculates and interprets financial ratios across 5 categories:
profitability, liquidity, leverage, efficiency, and valuation.

Usage:
    python ratio_calculator.py financial_data.json
    python ratio_calculator.py financial_data.json --format json
    python ratio_calculator.py financial_data.json --category profitability
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple


def safe_divide(numerator: float, denominator: float, default: float = 0.0) -> float:
    """Safely divide two numbers, returning default if denominator is zero."""
    if denominator == 0 or denominator is None:
        return default
    return numerator / denominator


class FinancialRatioCalculator:
    """Calculate and interpret financial ratios from statement data."""

    # Industry benchmark ranges: (low, typical, high)
    BENCHMARKS: Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]] = {
        "roe": (0.08, 0.15, 0.25),
        "roa": (0.03, 0.06, 0.12),
        "gross_margin": (0.25, 0.40, 0.60),
        "operating_margin": (0.05, 0.15, 0.25),
        "net_margin": (0.03, 0.10, 0.20),
        "current_ratio": (1.0, 1.5, 3.0),
        "quick_ratio": (0.8, 1.0, 2.0),
        "cash_ratio": (0.2, 0.5, 1.0),
        "debt_to_equity": (0.3, 0.8, 2.0),
        "interest_coverage": (2.0, 5.0, 10.0),
        "dscr": (1.0, 1.5, 2.5),
        "asset_turnover": (0.5, 1.0, 2.0),
        "inventory_turnover": (4.0, 8.0, 12.0),
        "receivables_turnover": (6.0, 10.0, 15.0),
        "dso": (30.0, 45.0, 60.0),
        "pe_ratio": (10.0, 20.0, 35.0),
        "pb_ratio": (1.0, 2.5, 5.0),
        "ps_ratio": (1.0, 3.0, 8.0),
        "ev_ebitda": (6.0, 12.0, 20.0),
        "peg_ratio": (0.5, 1.0, 2.0),
    }

    def __init__(self, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
        """Initialize with financial statement data."""
        self.income = data.get("income_statement", {})
        self.balance = data.get("balance_sheet", {})
        self.cash_flow = data.get("cash_flow", {})
        self.market = data.get("market_data", {})
        self.results: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}

    def calculate_profitability(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate profitability ratios."""
        revenue = self.income.get("revenue", 0)
        cogs = self.income.get("cost_of_goods_sold", 0)
        operating_income = self.income.get("operating_income", 0)
        net_income = self.income.get("net_income", 0)
        total_equity = self.balance.get("total_equity", 0)
        total_assets = self.balance.get("total_assets", 0)

        gross_profit = revenue - cogs

        ratios = {
            "roe": {
                "value": safe_divide(net_income, total_equity),
                "formula": "Net Income / Total Equity",
                "name": "Return on Equity",
            },
            "roa": {
                "value": safe_divide(net_income, total_assets),
                "formula": "Net Income / Total Assets",
                "name": "Return on Assets",
            },
            "gross_margin": {
                "value": safe_divide(gross_profit, revenue),
                "formula": "(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue",
                "name": "Gross Margin",
            },
            "operating_margin": {
                "value": safe_divide(operating_income, revenue),
                "formula": "Operating Income / Revenue",
                "name": "Operating Margin",
            },
            "net_margin": {
                "value": safe_divide(net_income, revenue),
                "formula": "Net Income / Revenue",
                "name": "Net Margin",
            },
        }

        for key, ratio in ratios.items():
            ratio["interpretation"] = self.interpret_ratio(key, ratio["value"])

        self.results["profitability"] = ratios
        return ratios

    def calculate_liquidity(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate liquidity ratios."""
        current_assets = self.balance.get("current_assets", 0)
        current_liabilities = self.balance.get("current_liabilities", 0)
        inventory = self.balance.get("inventory", 0)
        cash = self.balance.get("cash_and_equivalents", 0)

        ratios = {
            "current_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(current_assets, current_liabilities),
                "formula": "Current Assets / Current Liabilities",
                "name": "Current Ratio",
            },
            "quick_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(
                    current_assets - inventory, current_liabilities
                ),
                "formula": "(Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities",
                "name": "Quick Ratio",
            },
            "cash_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(cash, current_liabilities),
                "formula": "Cash & Equivalents / Current Liabilities",
                "name": "Cash Ratio",
            },
        }

        for key, ratio in ratios.items():
            ratio["interpretation"] = self.interpret_ratio(key, ratio["value"])

        self.results["liquidity"] = ratios
        return ratios

    def calculate_leverage(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate leverage ratios."""
        total_debt = self.balance.get("total_debt", 0)
        total_equity = self.balance.get("total_equity", 0)
        operating_income = self.income.get("operating_income", 0)
        interest_expense = self.income.get("interest_expense", 0)
        operating_cash_flow = self.cash_flow.get("operating_cash_flow", 0)
        total_debt_service = self.cash_flow.get(
            "total_debt_service", interest_expense
        )

        ratios = {
            "debt_to_equity": {
                "value": safe_divide(total_debt, total_equity),
                "formula": "Total Debt / Total Equity",
                "name": "Debt-to-Equity Ratio",
            },
            "interest_coverage": {
                "value": safe_divide(operating_income, interest_expense),
                "formula": "Operating Income / Interest Expense",
                "name": "Interest Coverage Ratio",
            },
            "dscr": {
                "value": safe_divide(operating_cash_flow, total_debt_service),
                "formula": "Operating Cash Flow / Total Debt Service",
                "name": "Debt Service Coverage Ratio",
            },
        }

        for key, ratio in ratios.items():
            ratio["interpretation"] = self.interpret_ratio(key, ratio["value"])

        self.results["leverage"] = ratios
        return ratios

    def calculate_efficiency(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate efficiency ratios."""
        revenue = self.income.get("revenue", 0)
        cogs = self.income.get("cost_of_goods_sold", 0)
        total_assets = self.balance.get("total_assets", 0)
        inventory = self.balance.get("inventory", 0)
        accounts_receivable = self.balance.get("accounts_receivable", 0)

        receivables_turnover_val = safe_divide(revenue, accounts_receivable)

        ratios = {
            "asset_turnover": {
                "value": safe_divide(revenue, total_assets),
                "formula": "Revenue / Total Assets",
                "name": "Asset Turnover",
            },
            "inventory_turnover": {
                "value": safe_divide(cogs, inventory),
                "formula": "COGS / Inventory",
                "name": "Inventory Turnover",
            },
            "receivables_turnover": {
                "value": receivables_turnover_val,
                "formula": "Revenue / Accounts Receivable",
                "name": "Receivables Turnover",
            },
            "dso": {
                "value": safe_divide(365, receivables_turnover_val)
                if receivables_turnover_val > 0
                else 0.0,
                "formula": "365 / Receivables Turnover",
                "name": "Days Sales Outstanding",
            },
        }

        for key, ratio in ratios.items():
            ratio["interpretation"] = self.interpret_ratio(key, ratio["value"])

        self.results["efficiency"] = ratios
        return ratios

    def calculate_valuation(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate valuation ratios (requires market data)."""
        market_cap = self.market.get("market_cap", 0)
        share_price = self.market.get("share_price", 0)
        shares_outstanding = self.market.get("shares_outstanding", 0)
        earnings_growth_rate = self.market.get("earnings_growth_rate", 0)

        net_income = self.income.get("net_income", 0)
        revenue = self.income.get("revenue", 0)
        total_equity = self.balance.get("total_equity", 0)
        total_debt = self.balance.get("total_debt", 0)
        cash = self.balance.get("cash_and_equivalents", 0)
        ebitda = self.income.get("ebitda", 0)

        if market_cap == 0 and share_price > 0 and shares_outstanding > 0:
            market_cap = share_price * shares_outstanding

        eps = safe_divide(net_income, shares_outstanding)
        book_value_per_share = safe_divide(total_equity, shares_outstanding)
        enterprise_value = market_cap + total_debt - cash
        pe = safe_divide(share_price, eps)

        ratios = {
            "pe_ratio": {
                "value": pe,
                "formula": "Share Price / Earnings Per Share",
                "name": "Price-to-Earnings Ratio",
            },
            "pb_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(share_price, book_value_per_share),
                "formula": "Share Price / Book Value Per Share",
                "name": "Price-to-Book Ratio",
            },
            "ps_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(
                    market_cap, revenue
                ),
                "formula": "Market Cap / Revenue",
                "name": "Price-to-Sales Ratio",
            },
            "ev_ebitda": {
                "value": safe_divide(enterprise_value, ebitda),
                "formula": "Enterprise Value / EBITDA",
                "name": "EV/EBITDA",
            },
            "peg_ratio": {
                "value": safe_divide(pe, earnings_growth_rate * 100)
                if earnings_growth_rate > 0
                else 0.0,
                "formula": "P/E Ratio / Earnings Growth Rate (%)",
                "name": "PEG Ratio",
            },
        }

        for key, ratio in ratios.items():
            ratio["interpretation"] = self.interpret_ratio(key, ratio["value"])

        self.results["valuation"] = ratios
        return ratios

    def calculate_all(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Calculate all ratio categories."""
        self.calculate_profitability()
        self.calculate_liquidity()
        self.calculate_leverage()
        self.calculate_efficiency()
        self.calculate_valuation()
        return self.results

    def interpret_ratio(self, ratio_key: str, value: float) -> str:
        """Interpret a ratio value against benchmarks."""
        if value == 0.0:
            return "Insufficient data to calculate"

        benchmarks = self.BENCHMARKS.get(ratio_key)
        if not benchmarks:
            return "No benchmark available"

        low, typical, high = benchmarks

        # DSO is inverse - lower is better
        if ratio_key == "dso":
            if value <= low:
                return "Excellent - collections well above average"
            elif value <= typical:
                return "Good - collections within normal range"
            elif value <= high:
                return "Acceptable - monitor collection trends"
            else:
                return "Concern - collections significantly slower than peers"

        # Debt-to-equity - lower generally better (but context matters)
        if ratio_key == "debt_to_equity":
            if value <= low:
                return "Conservative leverage - strong equity position"
            elif value <= typical:
                return "Moderate leverage - well balanced"
            elif value <= high:
                return "Elevated leverage - monitor debt levels"
            else:
                return "High leverage - potential financial risk"

        # Standard interpretation (higher is better for most ratios)
        if value < low:
            return "Below average - needs improvement"
        elif value <= typical:
            return "Acceptable - within normal range"
        elif value <= high:
            return "Good - above average performance"
        else:
            return "Excellent - significantly above peers"

    @staticmethod
    def format_ratio(value: float, is_percentage: bool = False) -> str:
        """Format a ratio value for display."""
        if is_percentage:
            return f"{value * 100:.1f}%"
        return f"{value:.2f}"

    def format_text(self, category: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
        """Format results as human-readable text."""
        lines: List[str] = []
        lines.append("=" * 70)
        lines.append("FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS")
        lines.append("=" * 70)

        categories = (
            {category: self.results[category]}
            if category and category in self.results
            else self.results
        )

        percentage_ratios = {
            "roe", "roa", "gross_margin", "operating_margin", "net_margin"
        }

        for cat_name, ratios in categories.items():
            lines.append(f"\n--- {cat_name.upper()} ---")
            for key, ratio in ratios.items():
                is_pct = key in percentage_ratios
                formatted = self.format_ratio(ratio["value"], is_pct)
                lines.append(f"  {ratio['name']}: {formatted}")
                lines.append(f"    Formula: {ratio['formula']}")
                lines.append(f"    Assessment: {ratio['interpretation']}")

        lines.append("\n" + "=" * 70)
        return "\n".join(lines)

    def to_json(self, category: Optional[str] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Return results as JSON-serializable dict."""
        if category and category in self.results:
            return {"category": category, "ratios": self.results[category]}
        return {"categories": self.results}


def main() -> None:
    """Main entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Calculate and interpret financial ratios"
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "input_file",
        help="Path to JSON file with financial statement data",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--format",
        choices=["text", "json"],
        default="text",
        help="Output format (default: text)",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--category",
        choices=[
            "profitability",
            "liquidity",
            "leverage",
            "efficiency",
            "valuation",
        ],
        default=None,
        help="Calculate only a specific ratio category",
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        with open(args.input_file, "r") as f:
            data = json.load(f)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print(f"Error: File '{args.input_file}' not found.", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in '{args.input_file}': {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    calculator = FinancialRatioCalculator(data)

    if args.category:
        method_map = {
            "profitability": calculator.calculate_profitability,
            "liquidity": calculator.calculate_liquidity,
            "leverage": calculator.calculate_leverage,
            "efficiency": calculator.calculate_efficiency,
            "valuation": calculator.calculate_valuation,
        }
        method_map[args.category]()
    else:
        calculator.calculate_all()

    if args.format == "json":
        print(json.dumps(calculator.to_json(args.category), indent=2))
    else:
        print(calculator.format_text(args.category))


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

---
name: "senior-backend"
description: Designs and implements backend systems including REST APIs, microservices, database architectures, authentication flows, and security hardening. Use when the user asks to "design REST APIs", "optimize database queries", "implement authentication", "build microservices", "review backend code", "set up GraphQL", "handle database migrations", or "load test APIs". Covers Node.js/Express/Fastify development, PostgreSQL optimization, API security, and backend architecture patterns.
---

# Senior Backend Engineer

Backend development patterns, API design, database optimization, and security practices.

---

## Quick Start

```bash
# Generate API routes from OpenAPI spec
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py openapi.yaml --framework express --output src/routes/

# Analyze database schema and generate migrations
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection postgres://localhost/mydb --analyze

# Load test an API endpoint
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/users --concurrency 50 --duration 30
```

---

## Tools Overview

### 1. API Scaffolder

Generates API route handlers, middleware, and OpenAPI specifications from schema definitions.

**Input:** OpenAPI spec (YAML/JSON) or database schema
**Output:** Route handlers, validation middleware, TypeScript types

**Usage:**
```bash
# Generate Express routes from OpenAPI spec
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py openapi.yaml --framework express --output src/routes/
# Output: Generated 12 route handlers, validation middleware, and TypeScript types

# Generate from database schema
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py --from-db postgres://localhost/mydb --output src/routes/

# Generate OpenAPI spec from existing routes
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py src/routes/ --generate-spec --output openapi.yaml
```

**Supported Frameworks:**
- Express.js (`--framework express`)
- Fastify (`--framework fastify`)
- Koa (`--framework koa`)

---

### 2. Database Migration Tool

Analyzes database schemas, detects changes, and generates migration files with rollback support.

**Input:** Database connection string or schema files
**Output:** Migration files, schema diff report, optimization suggestions

**Usage:**
```bash
# Analyze current schema and suggest optimizations
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection postgres://localhost/mydb --analyze
# Output: Missing indexes, N+1 query risks, and suggested migration files

# Generate migration from schema diff
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection postgres://localhost/mydb \
  --compare schema/v2.sql --output migrations/

# Dry-run a migration
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection postgres://localhost/mydb \
  --migrate migrations/20240115_add_user_indexes.sql --dry-run
```

---

### 3. API Load Tester

Performs HTTP load testing with configurable concurrency, measuring latency percentiles and throughput.

**Input:** API endpoint URL and test configuration
**Output:** Performance report with latency distribution, error rates, throughput metrics

**Usage:**
```bash
# Basic load test
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/users --concurrency 50 --duration 30
# Output: Throughput (req/sec), latency percentiles (P50/P95/P99), error counts, and scaling recommendations

# Test with custom headers and body
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/orders \
  --method POST \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer token123" \
  --body '{"product_id": 1, "quantity": 2}' \
  --concurrency 100 \
  --duration 60

# Compare two endpoints
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/v1/users https://api.example.com/v2/users \
  --compare --concurrency 50 --duration 30
```

---

## Backend Development Workflows

### API Design Workflow

Use when designing a new API or refactoring existing endpoints.

**Step 1: Define resources and operations**
```yaml
# openapi.yaml
openapi: 3.0.3
info:
  title: User Service API
  version: 1.0.0
paths:
  /users:
    get:
      summary: List users
      parameters:
        - name: "limit"
          in: query
          schema:
            type: integer
            default: 20
    post:
      summary: Create user
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/CreateUser'
```

**Step 2: Generate route scaffolding**
```bash
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py openapi.yaml --framework express --output src/routes/
```

**Step 3: Implement business logic**
```typescript
// src/routes/users.ts (generated, then customized)
export const createUser = async (req: Request, res: Response) => {
  const { email, name } = req.body;

  // Add business logic
  const user = await userService.create({ email, name });

  res.status(201).json(user);
};
```

**Step 4: Add validation middleware**
```bash
# Validation is auto-generated from OpenAPI schema
# src/middleware/validators.ts includes:
# - Request body validation
# - Query parameter validation
# - Path parameter validation
```

**Step 5: Generate updated OpenAPI spec**
```bash
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py src/routes/ --generate-spec --output openapi.yaml
```

---

### Database Optimization Workflow

Use when queries are slow or database performance needs improvement.

**Step 1: Analyze current performance**
```bash
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL --analyze
```

**Step 2: Identify slow queries**
```sql
-- Check query execution plans
EXPLAIN ANALYZE SELECT * FROM orders
WHERE user_id = 123
ORDER BY created_at DESC
LIMIT 10;

-- Look for: Seq Scan (bad), Index Scan (good)
```

**Step 3: Generate index migrations**
```bash
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL \
  --suggest-indexes --output migrations/
```

**Step 4: Test migration (dry-run)**
```bash
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL \
  --migrate migrations/add_indexes.sql --dry-run
```

**Step 5: Apply and verify**
```bash
# Apply migration
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL \
  --migrate migrations/add_indexes.sql

# Verify improvement
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL --analyze
```

---

### Security Hardening Workflow

Use when preparing an API for production or after a security review.

**Step 1: Review authentication setup**
```typescript
// Verify JWT configuration
const jwtConfig = {
  secret: process.env.JWT_SECRET,  // Must be from env, never hardcoded
  expiresIn: '1h',                 // Short-lived tokens
  algorithm: 'RS256'               // Prefer asymmetric
};
```

**Step 2: Add rate limiting**
```typescript
import rateLimit from 'express-rate-limit';

const apiLimiter = rateLimit({
  windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000,  // 15 minutes
  max: 100,                   // 100 requests per window
  standardHeaders: true,
  legacyHeaders: false,
});

app.use('/api/', apiLimiter);
```

**Step 3: Validate all inputs**
```typescript
import { z } from 'zod';

const CreateUserSchema = z.object({
  email: z.string().email().max(255),
  name: "zstringmin1max100"
  age: z.number().int().positive().optional()
});

// Use in route handler
const data = CreateUserSchema.parse(req.body);
```

**Step 4: Load test with attack patterns**
```bash
# Test rate limiting
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/login \
  --concurrency 200 --duration 10 --expect-rate-limit

# Test input validation
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/users \
  --method POST \
  --body '{"email": "not-an-email"}' \
  --expect-status 400
```

**Step 5: Review security headers**
```typescript
import helmet from 'helmet';

app.use(helmet({
  contentSecurityPolicy: true,
  crossOriginEmbedderPolicy: true,
  crossOriginOpenerPolicy: true,
  crossOriginResourcePolicy: true,
  hsts: { maxAge: 31536000, includeSubDomains: true },
}));
```

---

## Reference Documentation

| File | Contains | Use When |
|------|----------|----------|
| `references/api_design_patterns.md` | REST vs GraphQL, versioning, error handling, pagination | Designing new APIs |
| `references/database_optimization_guide.md` | Indexing strategies, query optimization, N+1 solutions | Fixing slow queries |
| `references/backend_security_practices.md` | OWASP Top 10, auth patterns, input validation | Security hardening |

---

## Common Patterns Quick Reference

### REST API Response Format
```json
{
  "data": { "id": 1, "name": "John" },
  "meta": { "requestId": "abc-123" }
}
```

### Error Response Format
```json
{
  "error": {
    "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
    "message": "Invalid email format",
    "details": [{ "field": "email", "message": "must be valid email" }]
  },
  "meta": { "requestId": "abc-123" }
}
```

### HTTP Status Codes
| Code | Use Case |
|------|----------|
| 200 | Success (GET, PUT, PATCH) |
| 201 | Created (POST) |
| 204 | No Content (DELETE) |
| 400 | Validation error |
| 401 | Authentication required |
| 403 | Permission denied |
| 404 | Resource not found |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded |
| 500 | Internal server error |

### Database Index Strategy
```sql
-- Single column (equality lookups)
CREATE INDEX idx_users_email ON users(email);

-- Composite (multi-column queries)
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user_status ON orders(user_id, status);

-- Partial (filtered queries)
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_active ON orders(created_at) WHERE status = 'active';

-- Covering (avoid table lookup)
CREATE INDEX idx_users_email_name ON users(email) INCLUDE (name);
```

---

## Common Commands

```bash
# API Development
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py openapi.yaml --framework express
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py src/routes/ --generate-spec

# Database Operations
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL --analyze
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py --connection $DATABASE_URL --migrate file.sql

# Performance Testing
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/endpoint --concurrency 50
python scripts/api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/endpoint --compare baseline.json
```

---

## Assumptions and Verifiable Success Criteria (Karpathy discipline)

Before this skill scaffolds, recommends a pattern, or modifies a schema, the following four assumptions MUST be surfaced. If any are unknown, the skill stops and walks the [Forcing-question library](#forcing-question-library-matt-pocock-grill) instead.

1. **Read/write ratio + one-year p99 QPS** — drives DB, cache, queue, and partitioning choices. Kleppmann, *DDIA* (2017).
2. **Tenancy model** — single-tenant, shared multi-tenant, isolated multi-tenant. Drives data-access pattern.
3. **Data sensitivity tier** — public / internal / PII / PHI / PCI. Drives compliance floor.
4. **SLO + named error-budget consumer** — Google SRE Workbook canon. No SLO = no reliability work prioritization.

**Verifiable success criteria** (Karpathy #4) — every recommendation this skill emits must include:

- Latency targets (p50, p95, p99 in ms)
- Uptime / SLO target
- RPO + RTO

If any of those three is not stated, the recommendation is incomplete — return to Q7 of the forcing-question library.

The `scripts/backend_decision_engine.py` tool encodes these checks: it refuses to recommend a profile without read/write ratio + QPS + tenancy + data sensitivity + pattern preference.

---

## Customization profiles

Four built-in profiles in `profiles/` calibrate every recommendation:

| Profile | When to pick | Pattern | Latency floor (p99) |
|---|---|---|---|
| `node-express` | TS team, < 15 eng, customer-facing SaaS | Modular monolith on Postgres | 600ms |
| `fastapi-python` | Python team, < 20 eng, ML-adjacent | Modular monolith on Postgres (async) | 500ms |
| `django-monolith` | Content-heavy CRUD + admin, < 25 eng | Modular monolith on Postgres | 800ms |
| `go-or-rust-microservice` | Extracted service, ≥ 30 eng, platform team, QPS ≥ 1000 | Extracted service | 200ms |

Pick a profile via:

```bash
python scripts/backend_decision_engine.py \
  --team-size 8 --qps-p99 50 --read-write-ratio 20 \
  --tenancy shared-multi-tenant --data-sensitivity pii \
  --pattern modular-monolith --language-preference typescript
```

The tool returns the best-fit profile, runner-up tradeoff (if within 15%), stack picks, anti-patterns, named approvers, and SLO floor. **This tool never auto-approves.**

To add a custom profile: copy `profiles/node-express.json` to `profiles/<your-org>.json` and adjust `constraints` + `success_thresholds` + `named_approver_chain`.

---

## Composition map

This skill does NOT reimplement scope owned by the POWERFUL-tier specialists. It forks into them. See `references/composition_map.md` for the full routing table. Key forks:

| Concern | Fork into |
|---|---|
| API contract / breaking-change risk | `engineering/skills/api-design-reviewer/` |
| Schema design + ERD + indexing | `engineering/skills/database-designer/` |
| Zero-downtime schema migration | `engineering/skills/migration-architect/` |
| SLO + SLI + error-budget | `engineering/slo-architect/` |
| Observability / golden signals | `engineering/skills/observability-designer/` |
| CI/CD pipeline | `engineering/skills/ci-cd-pipeline-builder/` |
| Security / threat model | `engineering-team/skills/senior-security/`, `adversarial-reviewer` |
| Compliance evidence (HIPAA / ISO 27001) | `ra-qm-team/` |
| Pre-commit Karpathy review | `engineering/karpathy-coder/` |
| Pre-flight architecture grill | `engineering/grill-me/` |

The `cs-backend-engineer` agent orchestrates these forks via `context: fork`. Invoke it from another agent with `Agent({subagent_type: "cs-backend-engineer", prompt: "..."})` or via `/cs:backend-review <your problem>`.

---

## Forcing-question library (Matt Pocock grill)

Before locking any backend decision, walk the seven forcing questions in `references/forcing_questions.md`. Discipline:

1. One question per turn. No bundling.
2. Always recommend the answer with cited canon.
3. Track answers in `/tmp/backend-grill-<date>.md`.
4. If a kill criterion trips, stop. Don't scaffold around an unresolved gap.
5. After Q7, run `backend_decision_engine.py` with the seven answers.

Summary:

1. Read/write ratio + p99 QPS forecast?
2. Tenancy model — single / shared / isolated?
3. Sync / async / event-driven — default + exceptions?
4. Data sensitivity tier — PII / PHI / PCI?
5. Monolith / modular monolith / microservices — team-size justification?
6. RPO + RTO?
7. SLO + named error-budget consumer?

---

## Invocation from other agents and skills

Three surfaces:

1. **Slash command:** `/cs:backend-review <prompt>` — full grill + decision engine + composition routing.
2. **Agent subagent:** `Agent({subagent_type: "cs-backend-engineer", prompt: "..."})` — forks context, returns ≤ 200-word digest.
3. **Direct tool call:** `python scripts/backend_decision_engine.py ...` — deterministic profile match when inputs are known.

See `agents/engineering/cs-backend-engineer.md` for the full invocation contract.

FILE:profiles/django-monolith.json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "profile_name": "django-monolith",
  "description": "Django 5 + Django REST Framework + Postgres. Team size 2-25, content-heavy CRUD, admin needs (auctions, marketplaces, content sites). Batteries-included beats hand-rolling.",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "constraints": {
    "team_size_min": 2,
    "team_size_max": 25,
    "tenancy": "shared-multi-tenant",
    "data_sensitivity_tier_max": "pii",
    "pattern": "modular-monolith",
    "admin_panel_needed": true
  },
  "stack": {
    "framework": "django-5",
    "language": "python-3.11-or-3.12",
    "api_layer_options": ["django-rest-framework", "django-ninja-when-async-needed"],
    "orm": "django-orm",
    "database": "postgresql-16+",
    "cache": "redis-via-django-cache",
    "queue": "celery-or-django-rq",
    "auth": "django-built-in-auth + django-allauth-for-social",
    "templates_when_html_needed": "django-templates-or-htmx",
    "testing": "pytest + pytest-django + factory-boy",
    "admin": "django-admin-customized"
  },
  "anti_recommendations": {
    "fastapi-on-top-of-django": "kill — pick one; don't run two frameworks",
    "no-celery-but-spawning-threads": "kill — use celery or arq for background work",
    "no-rate-limiting": "kill — DRF + django-ratelimit is mandatory",
    "raw-sql-without-justification": "warn — Django ORM is good enough at this scale",
    "microservices": "kill — Django excels as a modular monolith",
    "deleting-django-admin": "warn — admin is one of Django's strongest value props"
  },
  "success_thresholds": {
    "p50_api_latency_ms": 100,
    "p95_api_latency_ms": 350,
    "p99_api_latency_ms": 800,
    "uptime_target": 0.99,
    "test_coverage_min": 0.7,
    "security_scan_severity_max": "medium",
    "rpo_minutes_max": 60,
    "rto_minutes_max": 240
  },
  "named_approver_chain": {
    "schema_change_production": "tech-lead + on-call",
    "new-external-service": "tech-lead + cfo",
    "auth-or-authz-change": "tech-lead + security-owner"
  },
  "canon_references": [
    "Django 5 docs (Django Software Foundation, 2024)",
    "DRF docs (Tom Christie, 2014-2024)",
    "Two Scoops of Django 3.x (Daniel + Audrey Roy Greenfeld, 2020)",
    "Adam Johnson, Django blog (2018-2024)",
    "Carlton Gibson on async Django (2023-2024)"
  ]
}

FILE:profiles/fastapi-python.json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "profile_name": "fastapi-python",
  "description": "FastAPI + SQLAlchemy 2 + Postgres + async. Team size 1-20, customer-facing or ML-adjacent SaaS, type-safe Python ecosystem. Strong async story, fastest path when ML/data team already in Python.",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "constraints": {
    "team_size_min": 1,
    "team_size_max": 20,
    "tenancy": "shared-multi-tenant",
    "data_sensitivity_tier_max": "pii",
    "pattern": "modular-monolith-or-domain-bounded"
  },
  "stack": {
    "runtime": "python-3.11-or-3.12",
    "framework": "fastapi-0.110+",
    "orm": "sqlalchemy-2-async-mode",
    "migrations": "alembic",
    "database": "postgresql-16+",
    "cache": "redis-only-if-justified",
    "queue_options": ["arq-on-redis", "celery-only-if-team-knows-it", "pg-tasks-for-simple-cases"],
    "auth_options": ["fastapi-users", "authlib", "clerk-paid"],
    "validation": "pydantic-v2",
    "testing": "pytest + pytest-asyncio + httpx-async-test-client + testcontainers",
    "tracing": "opentelemetry-with-honeycomb-or-tempo",
    "background_jobs": "arq-or-pg-boss-equivalent",
    "package_manager": "uv-or-poetry"
  },
  "anti_recommendations": {
    "flask-for-new-projects": "kill — FastAPI is the modern default; Flask has no async story",
    "django-rest-framework-for-greenfield": "warn — DRF is fine for full-Django shops; FastAPI wins for API-first",
    "sync-only-database-driver": "kill — async path matters for FastAPI throughput",
    "no-pydantic-validation": "kill — every request body validated",
    "celery-without-experience": "kill — operational complexity not worth it under 200 QPS background load",
    "microservices": "kill at this team size — modular monolith"
  },
  "success_thresholds": {
    "p50_api_latency_ms": 60,
    "p95_api_latency_ms": 200,
    "p99_api_latency_ms": 500,
    "uptime_target": 0.995,
    "test_coverage_min": 0.75,
    "security_scan_severity_max": "medium",
    "rpo_minutes_max": 60,
    "rto_minutes_max": 240
  },
  "named_approver_chain": {
    "schema_change_production": "tech-lead + on-call",
    "new-external-service": "tech-lead + cfo",
    "auth-or-authz-change": "tech-lead + security-owner"
  },
  "canon_references": [
    "Sebastián Ramírez, FastAPI docs (2018-2024)",
    "SQLAlchemy 2.0 docs — async migration path",
    "Tiangolo's Pydantic v2 migration notes (2023)",
    "Martin Kleppmann, DDIA (2017)",
    "OWASP API Security Top 10 (2023)"
  ]
}

FILE:profiles/go-or-rust-microservice.json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "profile_name": "go-or-rust-microservice",
  "description": "Single high-throughput service in Go (Gin/Echo/Chi) or Rust (Axum/Actix). Extracted from a modular monolith because (a) team owns it, (b) bounded context is provably-independent, (c) throughput / latency target requires it. NOT a default — earn your way in.",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "constraints": {
    "team_size_min": 30,
    "tenancy": "shared-multi-tenant-or-isolated",
    "data_sensitivity_tier_max": "phi",
    "pattern": "extracted-service-not-greenfield-microservices",
    "qps_p99_min": 1000,
    "platform_team_exists": true
  },
  "stack_go": {
    "runtime": "go-1.22+",
    "framework_options": ["chi", "gin", "echo", "stdlib-net-http"],
    "orm_options": ["sqlc-preferred", "pgx-direct"],
    "database": "postgresql-or-spanner-or-cockroachdb",
    "cache": "redis-or-internal-cache-tier",
    "tracing": "opentelemetry-go-sdk",
    "testing": "stdlib-testing + testify + testcontainers"
  },
  "stack_rust": {
    "runtime": "rust-stable-1.78+",
    "framework_options": ["axum", "actix-web"],
    "orm_options": ["sqlx-preferred", "diesel-only-if-team-knows-it"],
    "database": "postgresql-or-spanner-or-cockroachdb",
    "tracing": "opentelemetry-rust-sdk",
    "testing": "cargo-test + insta-snapshots"
  },
  "anti_recommendations": {
    "rewrite-from-monolith-without-bounded-context": "kill — extract a service only when the second team needs to own it",
    "rust-because-its-safer": "warn — Rust learning curve is 6-12 months; do not pick without an on-team senior",
    "go-without-context-everywhere": "kill — context.Context on every handler + DB call mandatory",
    "no-circuit-breakers": "kill — extracted services need hystrix/gobreaker or equivalent",
    "no-bulkhead-isolation": "kill — connection pool isolation per dependency",
    "shared-database-across-services": "kill — defeats the point of the extraction"
  },
  "success_thresholds": {
    "p50_api_latency_ms": 20,
    "p95_api_latency_ms": 80,
    "p99_api_latency_ms": 200,
    "uptime_target": 0.999,
    "test_coverage_min": 0.8,
    "security_scan_severity_max": "low",
    "rpo_minutes_max": 5,
    "rto_minutes_max": 30,
    "throughput_rps_min": 1000
  },
  "named_approver_chain": {
    "service_extraction_decision": "principal-engineer + platform-team-lead + product-owner",
    "schema_change_production": "service-owner + DBA + on-call + change-advisory-board",
    "new-external-service": "principal-engineer + security-review + finance"
  },
  "canon_references": [
    "Sam Newman, Building Microservices 2e (2021), ch. 3 'Splitting the Monolith'",
    "Susan Fowler, Production-Ready Microservices (2017) — eight pillars",
    "Niall Murphy + Betsy Beyer, SRE (2016) — circuit breakers + bulkheads",
    "Tigran Bregadze, Production Rust at scale (talks, 2023-2024)",
    "Pat Helland, Life beyond Distributed Transactions (2007)"
  ]
}

FILE:profiles/node-express.json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "profile_name": "node-express",
  "description": "Node.js + Express (or Fastify) + Postgres. Modular monolith default. Team size 1-15, customer-facing SaaS, read-heavy with some writes. Fast time-to-market, hire-against-stack easy.",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "constraints": {
    "team_size_min": 1,
    "team_size_max": 15,
    "tenancy": "shared-multi-tenant",
    "data_sensitivity_tier_max": "pii",
    "pattern": "modular-monolith"
  },
  "stack": {
    "runtime": "node-20-or-22-lts",
    "language": "typescript-strict",
    "framework_options_ranked": ["fastify-v4-or-v5", "express-v5", "hono", "nest-when-clean-architecture-needed"],
    "orm_options": ["drizzle", "prisma", "kysely-for-typed-sql"],
    "database": "postgresql-16+",
    "cache": "redis-cluster-only-if-justified",
    "queue_options": ["pg-boss-or-pgmq", "bullmq-on-redis"],
    "auth_options": ["lucia-auth", "authjs-v5", "clerk-paid", "auth0-paid"],
    "validation": "zod",
    "testing": "vitest + supertest + testcontainers-for-postgres",
    "tracing": "opentelemetry-with-honeycomb-or-jaeger-or-tempo"
  },
  "anti_recommendations": {
    "mongoose": "warn — Postgres + Drizzle/Prisma usually wins for relational workloads",
    "callback-style": "kill — async/await throughout",
    "no-validation": "kill — every request body validated with zod or equivalent",
    "express-without-helmet-and-cors-explicit": "kill — security defaults",
    "kafka": "kill at this scale — Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY or pg-boss handles fine",
    "microservices": "kill — modular monolith with clear domain boundaries",
    "session-cookies-without-csrf": "kill — CSRF tokens or SameSite=Lax mandatory"
  },
  "success_thresholds": {
    "p50_api_latency_ms": 80,
    "p95_api_latency_ms": 250,
    "p99_api_latency_ms": 600,
    "uptime_target": 0.995,
    "test_coverage_min": 0.7,
    "security_scan_severity_max": "medium",
    "rpo_minutes_max": 60,
    "rto_minutes_max": 240
  },
  "named_approver_chain": {
    "schema_change_production": "tech-lead + on-call",
    "new-external-service": "tech-lead + cfo",
    "auth-or-authz-change": "tech-lead + security-owner"
  },
  "canon_references": [
    "Sam Newman, Building Microservices 2e (2021) — MonolithFirst",
    "Martin Kleppmann, DDIA (2017)",
    "Fastify docs + benchmarks (Tomas Della Vedova, 2018-2024)",
    "Prisma vs Drizzle benchmarks (2024 community comparisons)",
    "OWASP API Security Top 10 (2023)"
  ]
}

FILE:references/api_design_patterns.md
# API Design Patterns

Concrete patterns for REST and GraphQL API design with examples.

## Patterns Index

1. [REST vs GraphQL Decision](#1-rest-vs-graphql-decision)
2. [Resource Naming Conventions](#2-resource-naming-conventions)
3. [API Versioning Strategies](#3-api-versioning-strategies)
4. [Error Handling Patterns](#4-error-handling-patterns)
5. [Pagination Patterns](#5-pagination-patterns)
6. [Authentication Patterns](#6-authentication-patterns)
7. [Rate Limiting Design](#7-rate-limiting-design)
8. [Idempotency Patterns](#8-idempotency-patterns)

---

## 1. REST vs GraphQL Decision

### When to Use REST

| Scenario | Why REST |
|----------|----------|
| Simple CRUD operations | Less complexity, widely understood |
| Public APIs | Better caching, easier documentation |
| File uploads/downloads | Native HTTP support |
| Microservices communication | Simpler service-to-service calls |
| Caching is critical | HTTP caching built-in |

### When to Use GraphQL

| Scenario | Why GraphQL |
|----------|-------------|
| Mobile apps with bandwidth constraints | Request only needed fields |
| Complex nested data | Single request for related data |
| Rapidly changing frontend requirements | Frontend-driven queries |
| Multiple client types | Each client queries what it needs |
| Real-time subscriptions needed | Built-in subscription support |

### Hybrid Approach

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    API Gateway                       │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  /api/v1/*  →  REST (Public API, webhooks)          │
│  /graphql   →  GraphQL (Mobile apps, dashboards)    │
│  /files/*   →  REST (File uploads/downloads)        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## 2. Resource Naming Conventions

### REST Endpoint Patterns

```
# Collections (plural nouns)
GET    /users              # List users
POST   /users              # Create user
GET    /users/{id}         # Get user
PUT    /users/{id}         # Replace user
PATCH  /users/{id}         # Update user
DELETE /users/{id}         # Delete user

# Nested resources
GET    /users/{id}/orders          # User's orders
POST   /users/{id}/orders          # Create order for user
GET    /users/{id}/orders/{orderId} # Specific order

# Actions (when CRUD doesn't fit)
POST   /users/{id}/activate        # Activate user
POST   /orders/{id}/cancel         # Cancel order
POST   /payments/{id}/refund       # Refund payment

# Filtering, sorting, pagination
GET    /users?status=active&sort=-created_at&limit=20&offset=40
GET    /orders?user_id=123&status=pending
```

### Naming Rules

| Rule | Good | Bad |
|------|------|-----|
| Use plural nouns | `/users` | `/user` |
| Use lowercase | `/user-profiles` | `/userProfiles` |
| Use hyphens | `/order-items` | `/order_items` |
| No verbs in URLs | `POST /orders` | `POST /createOrder` |
| No file extensions | `/users/123` | `/users/123.json` |

---

## 3. API Versioning Strategies

### Strategy Comparison

| Strategy | Example | Pros | Cons |
|----------|---------|------|------|
| URL Path | `/api/v1/users` | Explicit, easy routing | URL changes |
| Header | `Accept: application/vnd.api+json;version=1` | Clean URLs | Hidden version |
| Query Param | `/users?version=1` | Easy to test | Pollutes query string |

### Recommended: URL Path Versioning

```typescript
// Express routing
import v1Routes from './routes/v1';
import v2Routes from './routes/v2';

app.use('/api/v1', v1Routes);
app.use('/api/v2', v2Routes);
```

### Deprecation Strategy

```typescript
// Add deprecation headers
app.use('/api/v1', (req, res, next) => {
  res.set('Deprecation', 'true');
  res.set('Sunset', 'Sat, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT');
  res.set('Link', '</api/v2>; rel="successor-version"');
  next();
}, v1Routes);
```

### Breaking vs Non-Breaking Changes

**Non-breaking (safe):**
- Adding new endpoints
- Adding optional fields
- Adding new enum values at end

**Breaking (requires new version):**
- Removing endpoints or fields
- Renaming fields
- Changing field types
- Changing required/optional status

---

## 4. Error Handling Patterns

### Standard Error Response Format

```json
{
  "error": {
    "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
    "message": "Request validation failed",
    "details": [
      {
        "field": "email",
        "code": "INVALID_FORMAT",
        "message": "Must be a valid email address"
      },
      {
        "field": "age",
        "code": "OUT_OF_RANGE",
        "message": "Must be between 18 and 120"
      }
    ],
    "documentation_url": "https://api.example.com/docs/errors#validation"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_abc123",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
  }
}
```

### Error Codes by Category

```typescript
// Client errors (4xx)
const ClientErrors = {
  VALIDATION_ERROR: 400,
  INVALID_JSON: 400,
  AUTHENTICATION_REQUIRED: 401,
  INVALID_TOKEN: 401,
  TOKEN_EXPIRED: 401,
  PERMISSION_DENIED: 403,
  RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND: 404,
  METHOD_NOT_ALLOWED: 405,
  CONFLICT: 409,
  RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED: 429,
};

// Server errors (5xx)
const ServerErrors = {
  INTERNAL_ERROR: 500,
  DATABASE_ERROR: 500,
  EXTERNAL_SERVICE_ERROR: 502,
  SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE: 503,
};
```

### Error Handler Implementation

```typescript
// Express error handler
interface ApiError extends Error {
  code: string;
  statusCode: number;
  details?: Array<{ field: string; message: string }>;
}

const errorHandler: ErrorRequestHandler = (err: ApiError, req, res, next) => {
  const statusCode = err.statusCode || 500;
  const code = err.code || 'INTERNAL_ERROR';

  // Log server errors
  if (statusCode >= 500) {
    logger.error({ err, requestId: req.id }, 'Server error');
  }

  res.status(statusCode).json({
    error: {
      code,
      message: statusCode >= 500 ? 'An unexpected error occurred' : err.message,
      details: err.details,
      ...(process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development' && { stack: err.stack }),
    },
    meta: {
      request_id: req.id,
      timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
    },
  });
};
```

---

## 5. Pagination Patterns

### Offset-Based Pagination

```
GET /users?limit=20&offset=40

Response:
{
  "data": [...],
  "pagination": {
    "total": 1250,
    "limit": 20,
    "offset": 40,
    "has_more": true
  }
}
```

**Pros:** Simple, supports random access
**Cons:** Inconsistent with concurrent inserts/deletes

### Cursor-Based Pagination

```
GET /users?limit=20&cursor=eyJpZCI6MTIzfQ==

Response:
{
  "data": [...],
  "pagination": {
    "limit": 20,
    "next_cursor": "eyJpZCI6MTQzfQ==",
    "prev_cursor": "eyJpZCI6MTIzfQ==",
    "has_more": true
  }
}
```

**Pros:** Consistent with real-time data, efficient
**Cons:** No random access, cursor encoding required

### Implementation Example

```typescript
// Cursor-based pagination
interface CursorPagination {
  limit: number;
  cursor?: string;
  direction?: 'forward' | 'backward';
}

async function paginatedQuery<T>(
  query: QueryBuilder,
  { limit, cursor, direction = 'forward' }: CursorPagination
): Promise<{ data: T[]; nextCursor?: string; hasMore: boolean }> {
  // Decode cursor
  const decoded = cursor ? JSON.parse(Buffer.from(cursor, 'base64').toString()) : null;

  // Apply cursor condition
  if (decoded) {
    query = direction === 'forward'
      ? query.where('id', '>', decoded.id)
      : query.where('id', '<', decoded.id);
  }

  // Fetch one extra to check if more exist
  const results = await query.limit(limit + 1).orderBy('id', direction === 'forward' ? 'asc' : 'desc');

  const hasMore = results.length > limit;
  const data = hasMore ? results.slice(0, -1) : results;

  // Encode next cursor
  const nextCursor = hasMore
    ? Buffer.from(JSON.stringify({ id: data[data.length - 1].id })).toString('base64')
    : undefined;

  return { data, nextCursor, hasMore };
}
```

---

## 6. Authentication Patterns

### JWT Authentication Flow

```
┌──────────┐      1. Login        ┌──────────┐
│  Client  │ ──────────────────▶  │  Server  │
└──────────┘                      └──────────┘
                                       │
     2. Return JWT                     │
◀────────────────────────────────────────
     {access_token, refresh_token}     │
                                       │
     3. API Request                    │
───────────────────────────────────────▶
     Authorization: Bearer {token}     │
                                       │
     4. Validate & Respond             │
◀────────────────────────────────────────
```

### JWT Implementation

```typescript
import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken';

interface TokenPayload {
  userId: string;
  email: string;
  roles: string[];
}

// Generate tokens
function generateTokens(user: User): { accessToken: string; refreshToken: string } {
  const payload: TokenPayload = {
    userId: user.id,
    email: user.email,
    roles: user.roles,
  };

  const accessToken = jwt.sign(payload, process.env.JWT_SECRET!, {
    expiresIn: '15m',
    algorithm: 'RS256',
  });

  const refreshToken = jwt.sign(
    { userId: user.id, tokenVersion: user.tokenVersion },
    process.env.JWT_REFRESH_SECRET!,
    { expiresIn: '7d', algorithm: 'RS256' }
  );

  return { accessToken, refreshToken };
}

// Middleware
const authenticate: RequestHandler = async (req, res, next) => {
  const authHeader = req.headers.authorization;
  if (!authHeader?.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
    return res.status(401).json({ error: { code: 'AUTHENTICATION_REQUIRED' } });
  }

  try {
    const token = authHeader.slice(7);
    const payload = jwt.verify(token, process.env.JWT_SECRET!) as TokenPayload;
    req.user = payload;
    next();
  } catch (err) {
    if (err instanceof jwt.TokenExpiredError) {
      return res.status(401).json({ error: { code: 'TOKEN_EXPIRED' } });
    }
    return res.status(401).json({ error: { code: 'INVALID_TOKEN' } });
  }
};
```

### API Key Authentication (Service-to-Service)

```typescript
// API key middleware
const apiKeyAuth: RequestHandler = async (req, res, next) => {
  const apiKey = req.headers['x-api-key'] as string;

  if (!apiKey) {
    return res.status(401).json({ error: { code: 'API_KEY_REQUIRED' } });
  }

  // Hash and lookup (never store plain API keys)
  const hashedKey = crypto.createHash('sha256').update(apiKey).digest('hex');
  const client = await db.apiClients.findByHashedKey(hashedKey);

  if (!client || !client.isActive) {
    return res.status(401).json({ error: { code: 'INVALID_API_KEY' } });
  }

  req.apiClient = client;
  next();
};
```

---

## 7. Rate Limiting Design

### Rate Limit Headers

```
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
X-RateLimit-Limit: 100
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 95
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1705312800
Retry-After: 60
```

### Tiered Rate Limits

```typescript
const rateLimits = {
  anonymous: { requests: 60, window: '1m' },
  authenticated: { requests: 1000, window: '1h' },
  premium: { requests: 10000, window: '1h' },
};

// Implementation with Redis
import { RateLimiterRedis } from 'rate-limiter-flexible';

const createRateLimiter = (tier: keyof typeof rateLimits) => {
  const config = rateLimits[tier];
  return new RateLimiterRedis({
    storeClient: redisClient,
    keyPrefix: `ratelimit:tier`,
    points: config.requests,
    duration: parseDuration(config.window),
  });
};
```

### Rate Limit Response

```json
{
  "error": {
    "code": "RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED",
    "message": "Too many requests",
    "details": {
      "limit": 100,
      "window": "1 minute",
      "retry_after": 45
    }
  }
}
```

---

## 8. Idempotency Patterns

### Idempotency Key Header

```
POST /payments
Idempotency-Key: payment_abc123_attempt1
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "amount": 1000,
  "currency": "USD"
}
```

### Implementation

```typescript
const idempotencyMiddleware: RequestHandler = async (req, res, next) => {
  const idempotencyKey = req.headers['idempotency-key'] as string;

  if (!idempotencyKey) {
    return next(); // Optional for some endpoints
  }

  // Check for existing response
  const cached = await redis.get(`idempotency:idempotencyKey`);
  if (cached) {
    const { statusCode, body } = JSON.parse(cached);
    return res.status(statusCode).json(body);
  }

  // Store response after processing
  const originalJson = res.json.bind(res);
  res.json = (body: any) => {
    redis.setex(
      `idempotency:idempotencyKey`,
      86400, // 24 hours
      JSON.stringify({ statusCode: res.statusCode, body })
    );
    return originalJson(body);
  };

  next();
};
```

---

## Quick Reference: HTTP Methods

| Method | Idempotent | Safe | Cacheable | Request Body |
|--------|------------|------|-----------|--------------|
| GET | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| HEAD | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| POST | No | No | Conditional | Yes |
| PUT | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| PATCH | No | No | No | Yes |
| DELETE | Yes | No | No | Optional |
| OPTIONS | Yes | Yes | No | No |

FILE:references/backend_security_practices.md
# Backend Security Practices

Security patterns and OWASP Top 10 mitigations for Node.js/Express applications.

## Guide Index

1. [OWASP Top 10 Mitigations](#1-owasp-top-10-mitigations)
2. [Input Validation](#2-input-validation)
3. [SQL Injection Prevention](#3-sql-injection-prevention)
4. [XSS Prevention](#4-xss-prevention)
5. [Authentication Security](#5-authentication-security)
6. [Authorization Patterns](#6-authorization-patterns)
7. [Security Headers](#7-security-headers)
8. [Secrets Management](#8-secrets-management)
9. [Logging and Monitoring](#9-logging-and-monitoring)

---

## 1. OWASP Top 10 Mitigations

### A01: Broken Access Control

```typescript
// BAD: Direct object reference
app.get('/users/:id/profile', async (req, res) => {
  const user = await db.users.findById(req.params.id);
  res.json(user); // Anyone can access any user!
});

// GOOD: Verify ownership
app.get('/users/:id/profile', authenticate, async (req, res) => {
  const userId = req.params.id;

  // Verify user can only access their own data
  if (req.user.id !== userId && !req.user.roles.includes('admin')) {
    return res.status(403).json({ error: { code: 'FORBIDDEN' } });
  }

  const user = await db.users.findById(userId);
  res.json(user);
});
```

### A02: Cryptographic Failures

```typescript
// BAD: Weak hashing
const hash = crypto.createHash('md5').update(password).digest('hex');

// GOOD: bcrypt with appropriate cost factor
import bcrypt from 'bcrypt';

const SALT_ROUNDS = 12; // Adjust based on hardware

async function hashPassword(password: string): Promise<string> {
  return bcrypt.hash(password, SALT_ROUNDS);
}

async function verifyPassword(password: string, hash: string): Promise<boolean> {
  return bcrypt.compare(password, hash);
}
```

### A03: Injection

```typescript
// BAD: String concatenation in SQL
const query = `SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = 'email'`;

// GOOD: Parameterized queries
const result = await db.query(
  'SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = $1',
  [email]
);
```

### A04: Insecure Design

```typescript
// BAD: No rate limiting on sensitive operations
app.post('/forgot-password', async (req, res) => {
  await sendResetEmail(req.body.email);
  res.json({ message: 'If email exists, reset link sent' });
});

// GOOD: Rate limit + consistent response time
import rateLimit from 'express-rate-limit';

const passwordResetLimiter = rateLimit({
  windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000,
  max: 3, // 3 attempts per 15 minutes
  skipSuccessfulRequests: false,
});

app.post('/forgot-password', passwordResetLimiter, async (req, res) => {
  const startTime = Date.now();

  try {
    const user = await db.users.findByEmail(req.body.email);
    if (user) {
      await sendResetEmail(user.email);
    }
  } catch (err) {
    logger.error(err);
  }

  // Consistent response time prevents timing attacks
  const elapsed = Date.now() - startTime;
  const minDelay = 500;
  if (elapsed < minDelay) {
    await sleep(minDelay - elapsed);
  }

  // Same response regardless of email existence
  res.json({ message: 'If email exists, reset link sent' });
});
```

### A05: Security Misconfiguration

```typescript
// BAD: Detailed errors in production
app.use((err, req, res, next) => {
  res.status(500).json({
    error: err.message,
    stack: err.stack, // Exposes internals!
  });
});

// GOOD: Environment-aware error handling
app.use((err: Error, req: Request, res: Response, next: NextFunction) => {
  const requestId = req.id;

  // Always log full error internally
  logger.error({ err, requestId }, 'Unhandled error');

  // Return safe response
  res.status(500).json({
    error: {
      code: 'INTERNAL_ERROR',
      message: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development'
        ? err.message
        : 'An unexpected error occurred',
      requestId,
    },
  });
});
```

### A06: Vulnerable Components

```bash
# Check for vulnerabilities
npm audit

# Fix automatically where possible
npm audit fix

# Check specific package
npm audit --package-lock-only

# Use Snyk for deeper analysis
npx snyk test
```

```typescript
// Automated dependency updates (package.json)
{
  "scripts": {
    "security:audit": "npm audit --audit-level=high",
    "security:check": "snyk test",
    "preinstall": "npm audit"
  }
}
```

### A07: Authentication Failures

```typescript
// BAD: Weak session management
app.post('/login', async (req, res) => {
  const user = await authenticate(req.body);
  req.session.userId = user.id; // Session fixation risk
  res.json({ success: true });
});

// GOOD: Regenerate session on authentication
app.post('/login', async (req, res) => {
  const user = await authenticate(req.body);

  // Regenerate session to prevent fixation
  req.session.regenerate((err) => {
    if (err) return next(err);

    req.session.userId = user.id;
    req.session.createdAt = Date.now();

    req.session.save((err) => {
      if (err) return next(err);
      res.json({ success: true });
    });
  });
});
```

### A08: Software and Data Integrity Failures

```typescript
// Verify webhook signatures (e.g., Stripe)
import Stripe from 'stripe';

app.post('/webhooks/stripe',
  express.raw({ type: 'application/json' }),
  async (req, res) => {
    const sig = req.headers['stripe-signature'] as string;
    const endpointSecret = process.env.STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET!;

    let event: Stripe.Event;

    try {
      event = stripe.webhooks.constructEvent(
        req.body,
        sig,
        endpointSecret
      );
    } catch (err) {
      logger.warn({ err }, 'Webhook signature verification failed');
      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Invalid signature' });
    }

    // Process verified event
    await handleStripeEvent(event);
    res.json({ received: true });
  }
);
```

### A09: Security Logging Failures

```typescript
// Comprehensive security logging
import pino from 'pino';

const logger = pino({
  level: process.env.LOG_LEVEL || 'info',
  redact: ['req.headers.authorization', 'req.body.password'], // Redact sensitive
});

// Log security events
function logSecurityEvent(event: {
  type: 'LOGIN_SUCCESS' | 'LOGIN_FAILURE' | 'ACCESS_DENIED' | 'SUSPICIOUS_ACTIVITY';
  userId?: string;
  ip: string;
  userAgent: string;
  details?: Record<string, unknown>;
}) {
  logger.info({
    security: true,
    ...event,
    timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
  }, `Security event: event.type`);
}

// Usage
app.post('/login', async (req, res) => {
  try {
    const user = await authenticate(req.body);
    logSecurityEvent({
      type: 'LOGIN_SUCCESS',
      userId: user.id,
      ip: req.ip,
      userAgent: req.headers['user-agent'] || '',
    });
    // ...
  } catch (err) {
    logSecurityEvent({
      type: 'LOGIN_FAILURE',
      ip: req.ip,
      userAgent: req.headers['user-agent'] || '',
      details: { email: req.body.email },
    });
    // ...
  }
});
```

### A10: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

```typescript
// BAD: Unvalidated URL fetch
app.post('/fetch-url', async (req, res) => {
  const response = await fetch(req.body.url); // SSRF vulnerability!
  res.json({ data: await response.text() });
});

// GOOD: URL allowlist and validation
import { URL } from 'url';

const ALLOWED_HOSTS = ['api.example.com', 'cdn.example.com'];

function isAllowedUrl(urlString: string): boolean {
  try {
    const url = new URL(urlString);

    // Block internal IPs
    const blockedPatterns = [
      /^localhost$/i,
      /^127\./,
      /^10\./,
      /^172\.(1[6-9]|2[0-9]|3[0-1])\./,
      /^192\.168\./,
      /^0\./,
      /^169\.254\./,
      /^\[::1\]$/,
      /^metadata\.google\.internal$/,
      /^169\.254\.169\.254$/,
    ];

    if (blockedPatterns.some(p => p.test(url.hostname))) {
      return false;
    }

    // Only allow HTTPS
    if (url.protocol !== 'https:') {
      return false;
    }

    // Check allowlist
    return ALLOWED_HOSTS.includes(url.hostname);
  } catch {
    return false;
  }
}

app.post('/fetch-url', async (req, res) => {
  const { url } = req.body;

  if (!isAllowedUrl(url)) {
    return res.status(400).json({ error: { code: 'INVALID_URL' } });
  }

  const response = await fetch(url, {
    timeout: 5000,
    follow: 0, // Don't follow redirects
  });

  res.json({ data: await response.text() });
});
```

---

## 2. Input Validation

### Schema Validation with Zod

```typescript
import { z } from 'zod';

// Define schemas
const CreateUserSchema = z.object({
  email: z.string().email().max(255).toLowerCase(),
  password: z.string()
    .min(8, 'Password must be at least 8 characters')
    .max(72, 'Password must be at most 72 characters') // bcrypt limit
    .regex(/[A-Z]/, 'Password must contain uppercase letter')
    .regex(/[a-z]/, 'Password must contain lowercase letter')
    .regex(/[0-9]/, 'Password must contain number'),
  name: z.string().min(1).max(100).trim(),
  age: z.number().int().min(18).max(120).optional(),
});

const PaginationSchema = z.object({
  limit: z.coerce.number().int().min(1).max(100).default(20),
  offset: z.coerce.number().int().min(0).default(0),
  sort: z.enum(['asc', 'desc']).default('desc'),
});

// Validation middleware
function validate<T>(schema: z.ZodSchema<T>) {
  return (req: Request, res: Response, next: NextFunction) => {
    const result = schema.safeParse(req.body);

    if (!result.success) {
      const details = result.error.errors.map(err => ({
        field: err.path.join('.'),
        code: err.code,
        message: err.message,
      }));

      return res.status(400).json({
        error: {
          code: 'VALIDATION_ERROR',
          message: 'Request validation failed',
          details,
        },
      });
    }

    req.body = result.data;
    next();
  };
}

// Usage
app.post('/users', validate(CreateUserSchema), async (req, res) => {
  // req.body is now typed and validated
  const user = await userService.create(req.body);
  res.status(201).json(user);
});
```

### Sanitization

```typescript
import DOMPurify from 'isomorphic-dompurify';
import xss from 'xss';

// HTML sanitization for rich text fields
function sanitizeHtml(dirty: string): string {
  return DOMPurify.sanitize(dirty, {
    ALLOWED_TAGS: ['b', 'i', 'em', 'strong', 'a', 'p', 'br'],
    ALLOWED_ATTR: ['href'],
  });
}

// Plain text sanitization (strip all HTML)
function sanitizePlainText(dirty: string): string {
  return xss(dirty, {
    whiteList: {},
    stripIgnoreTag: true,
    stripIgnoreTagBody: ['script'],
  });
}

// File path sanitization
import path from 'path';

function sanitizePath(userPath: string, baseDir: string): string | null {
  const resolved = path.resolve(baseDir, userPath);

  // Prevent directory traversal
  if (!resolved.startsWith(baseDir)) {
    return null;
  }

  return resolved;
}
```

---

## 3. SQL Injection Prevention

### Parameterized Queries

```typescript
// BAD: String interpolation
const email = "'; DROP TABLE users; --";
db.query(`SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = 'email'`);

// GOOD: Parameterized query (pg)
const result = await db.query(
  'SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = $1',
  [email]
);

// GOOD: Parameterized query (mysql2)
const [rows] = await connection.execute(
  'SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = ?',
  [email]
);
```

### Query Builders

```typescript
// Using Knex.js
const users = await knex('users')
  .where('email', email) // Automatically parameterized
  .andWhere('status', 'active')
  .select('id', 'name', 'email');

// Dynamic WHERE with safe column names
const ALLOWED_COLUMNS = ['name', 'email', 'created_at'] as const;

function buildUserQuery(filters: Record<string, string>) {
  let query = knex('users').select('id', 'name', 'email');

  for (const [column, value] of Object.entries(filters)) {
    // Validate column name against allowlist
    if (ALLOWED_COLUMNS.includes(column as any)) {
      query = query.where(column, value);
    }
  }

  return query;
}
```

### ORM Safety

```typescript
// Prisma (safe by default)
const user = await prisma.user.findUnique({
  where: { email }, // Automatically escaped
});

// TypeORM (safe by default)
const user = await userRepository.findOne({
  where: { email }, // Automatically escaped
});

// DANGER: Raw queries still require parameterization
// BAD
await prisma.$queryRawUnsafe(`SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = 'email'`);

// GOOD
await prisma.$queryRaw`SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = email`;
```

---

## 4. XSS Prevention

### Output Encoding

```typescript
// Server-side template rendering (EJS)
// In template: <%= userInput %> (escaped)
// NOT: <%- userInput %> (raw, dangerous)

// Manual HTML encoding
function escapeHtml(str: string): string {
  return str
    .replace(/&/g, '&amp;')
    .replace(/</g, '&lt;')
    .replace(/>/g, '&gt;')
    .replace(/"/g, '&quot;')
    .replace(/'/g, '&#039;');
}

// JSON response (automatically safe in modern frameworks)
res.json({ message: userInput }); // JSON.stringify escapes by default
```

### Content Security Policy

```typescript
import helmet from 'helmet';

app.use(helmet.contentSecurityPolicy({
  directives: {
    defaultSrc: ["'self'"],
    scriptSrc: ["'self'", "'strict-dynamic'"],
    styleSrc: ["'self'", "'unsafe-inline'"], // Consider using nonces
    imgSrc: ["'self'", "data:", "https:"],
    fontSrc: ["'self'"],
    objectSrc: ["'none'"],
    frameAncestors: ["'none'"],
    baseUri: ["'self'"],
    formAction: ["'self'"],
    upgradeInsecureRequests: [],
  },
}));
```

### API Response Safety

```typescript
// Set correct Content-Type for JSON APIs
app.use((req, res, next) => {
  res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/json; charset=utf-8');
  res.setHeader('X-Content-Type-Options', 'nosniff');
  next();
});

// Disable JSONP (if not needed)
// Don't implement callback parameter handling

// Safe JSON response
res.json({
  data: sanitizedData,
  // Never reflect raw user input
});
```

---

## 5. Authentication Security

### Password Storage

```typescript
import bcrypt from 'bcrypt';
import { randomBytes } from 'crypto';

const SALT_ROUNDS = 12;

async function hashPassword(password: string): Promise<string> {
  return bcrypt.hash(password, SALT_ROUNDS);
}

async function verifyPassword(password: string, hash: string): Promise<boolean> {
  return bcrypt.compare(password, hash);
}

// For password reset tokens
function generateSecureToken(): string {
  return randomBytes(32).toString('hex');
}

// Token expiration (store in DB)
interface PasswordResetToken {
  token: string; // Hashed
  userId: string;
  expiresAt: Date; // 1 hour from creation
}
```

### JWT Best Practices

```typescript
import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken';

// Use asymmetric keys in production
const PRIVATE_KEY = process.env.JWT_PRIVATE_KEY!;
const PUBLIC_KEY = process.env.JWT_PUBLIC_KEY!;

interface AccessTokenPayload {
  sub: string; // User ID
  email: string;
  roles: string[];
  iat: number;
  exp: number;
}

function generateAccessToken(user: User): string {
  const payload: Omit<AccessTokenPayload, 'iat' | 'exp'> = {
    sub: user.id,
    email: user.email,
    roles: user.roles,
  };

  return jwt.sign(payload, PRIVATE_KEY, {
    algorithm: 'RS256',
    expiresIn: '15m',
    issuer: 'api.example.com',
    audience: 'example.com',
  });
}

function verifyAccessToken(token: string): AccessTokenPayload {
  return jwt.verify(token, PUBLIC_KEY, {
    algorithms: ['RS256'],
    issuer: 'api.example.com',
    audience: 'example.com',
  }) as AccessTokenPayload;
}

// Refresh tokens should be stored in DB and rotated
interface RefreshToken {
  id: string;
  token: string; // Hashed
  userId: string;
  expiresAt: Date;
  family: string; // For rotation detection
  isRevoked: boolean;
}
```

### Session Management

```typescript
import session from 'express-session';
import RedisStore from 'connect-redis';
import { createClient } from 'redis';

const redisClient = createClient({ url: process.env.REDIS_URL });

app.use(session({
  store: new RedisStore({ client: redisClient }),
  name: 'sessionId', // Don't use default 'connect.sid'
  secret: process.env.SESSION_SECRET!,
  resave: false,
  saveUninitialized: false,
  cookie: {
    secure: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production',
    httpOnly: true,
    sameSite: 'strict',
    maxAge: 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000, // 24 hours
    domain: process.env.COOKIE_DOMAIN,
  },
}));

// Regenerate session on privilege change
async function elevateSession(req: Request): Promise<void> {
  return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
    const userId = req.session.userId;
    req.session.regenerate((err) => {
      if (err) return reject(err);
      req.session.userId = userId;
      req.session.elevated = true;
      req.session.elevatedAt = Date.now();
      resolve();
    });
  });
}
```

---

## 6. Authorization Patterns

### Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

```typescript
type Role = 'user' | 'moderator' | 'admin';
type Permission = 'read:users' | 'write:users' | 'delete:users' | 'read:admin';

const ROLE_PERMISSIONS: Record<Role, Permission[]> = {
  user: ['read:users'],
  moderator: ['read:users', 'write:users'],
  admin: ['read:users', 'write:users', 'delete:users', 'read:admin'],
};

function hasPermission(userRoles: Role[], required: Permission): boolean {
  return userRoles.some(role =>
    ROLE_PERMISSIONS[role]?.includes(required)
  );
}

// Middleware
function requirePermission(permission: Permission) {
  return (req: Request, res: Response, next: NextFunction) => {
    if (!hasPermission(req.user.roles, permission)) {
      return res.status(403).json({
        error: { code: 'FORBIDDEN', message: 'Insufficient permissions' },
      });
    }
    next();
  };
}

// Usage
app.delete('/users/:id',
  authenticate,
  requirePermission('delete:users'),
  deleteUserHandler
);
```

### Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

```typescript
interface AccessContext {
  user: { id: string; roles: string[]; department: string };
  resource: { ownerId: string; department: string; sensitivity: string };
  action: 'read' | 'write' | 'delete';
  environment: { time: Date; ip: string };
}

interface Policy {
  name: string;
  condition: (ctx: AccessContext) => boolean;
}

const policies: Policy[] = [
  {
    name: 'owner-full-access',
    condition: (ctx) => ctx.resource.ownerId === ctx.user.id,
  },
  {
    name: 'same-department-read',
    condition: (ctx) =>
      ctx.action === 'read' &&
      ctx.resource.department === ctx.user.department,
  },
  {
    name: 'admin-override',
    condition: (ctx) => ctx.user.roles.includes('admin'),
  },
  {
    name: 'no-sensitive-outside-hours',
    condition: (ctx) => {
      const hour = ctx.environment.time.getHours();
      return ctx.resource.sensitivity !== 'high' || (hour >= 9 && hour <= 17);
    },
  },
];

function evaluateAccess(ctx: AccessContext): boolean {
  return policies.some(policy => policy.condition(ctx));
}
```

---

## 7. Security Headers

### Complete Helmet Configuration

```typescript
import helmet from 'helmet';

app.use(helmet({
  // Content Security Policy
  contentSecurityPolicy: {
    directives: {
      defaultSrc: ["'self'"],
      scriptSrc: ["'self'"],
      styleSrc: ["'self'", "'unsafe-inline'"],
      imgSrc: ["'self'", "data:", "https:"],
      connectSrc: ["'self'", "https://api.example.com"],
      fontSrc: ["'self'"],
      objectSrc: ["'none'"],
      mediaSrc: ["'none'"],
      frameSrc: ["'none'"],
    },
  },
  // Strict Transport Security
  hsts: {
    maxAge: 31536000,
    includeSubDomains: true,
    preload: true,
  },
  // Prevent clickjacking
  frameguard: { action: 'deny' },
  // Prevent MIME sniffing
  noSniff: true,
  // XSS filter (legacy browsers)
  xssFilter: true,
  // Hide X-Powered-By
  hidePoweredBy: true,
  // Referrer policy
  referrerPolicy: { policy: 'strict-origin-when-cross-origin' },
  // Cross-origin policies
  crossOriginEmbedderPolicy: false, // Enable if using SharedArrayBuffer
  crossOriginOpenerPolicy: { policy: 'same-origin' },
  crossOriginResourcePolicy: { policy: 'same-origin' },
}));

// CORS configuration
import cors from 'cors';

app.use(cors({
  origin: ['https://example.com', 'https://app.example.com'],
  methods: ['GET', 'POST', 'PUT', 'DELETE', 'PATCH'],
  allowedHeaders: ['Content-Type', 'Authorization'],
  credentials: true,
  maxAge: 86400, // 24 hours
}));
```

### Header Reference

| Header | Purpose | Value |
|--------|---------|-------|
| `Strict-Transport-Security` | Force HTTPS | `max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload` |
| `Content-Security-Policy` | Prevent XSS | See above |
| `X-Content-Type-Options` | Prevent MIME sniffing | `nosniff` |
| `X-Frame-Options` | Prevent clickjacking | `DENY` |
| `Referrer-Policy` | Control referrer info | `strict-origin-when-cross-origin` |
| `Permissions-Policy` | Feature restrictions | `geolocation=(), microphone=()` |

---

## 8. Secrets Management

### Environment Variables

```typescript
// config/secrets.ts
import { z } from 'zod';

const SecretsSchema = z.object({
  DATABASE_URL: z.string().url(),
  JWT_SECRET: z.string().min(32),
  JWT_PRIVATE_KEY: z.string(),
  JWT_PUBLIC_KEY: z.string(),
  REDIS_URL: z.string().url(),
  STRIPE_SECRET_KEY: z.string().startsWith('sk_'),
  STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET: z.string().startsWith('whsec_'),
});

// Validate on startup
export const secrets = SecretsSchema.parse(process.env);

// NEVER log secrets
console.log('Config loaded:', {
  database: secrets.DATABASE_URL.replace(/\/\/.*@/, '//***@'),
  redis: 'configured',
  stripe: 'configured',
});
```

### Secret Rotation

```typescript
// Support multiple keys during rotation
const JWT_SECRETS = [
  process.env.JWT_SECRET_CURRENT!,
  process.env.JWT_SECRET_PREVIOUS!, // Keep for grace period
].filter(Boolean);

function verifyTokenWithRotation(token: string): TokenPayload | null {
  for (const secret of JWT_SECRETS) {
    try {
      return jwt.verify(token, secret) as TokenPayload;
    } catch {
      continue;
    }
  }
  return null;
}
```

### Vault Integration

```typescript
import Vault from 'node-vault';

const vault = Vault({
  endpoint: process.env.VAULT_ADDR,
  token: process.env.VAULT_TOKEN,
});

async function getSecret(path: string): Promise<string> {
  const result = await vault.read(`secret/data/path`);
  return result.data.data.value;
}

// Cache secrets with TTL
const secretsCache = new Map<string, { value: string; expiresAt: number }>();
const CACHE_TTL = 5 * 60 * 1000; // 5 minutes

async function getCachedSecret(path: string): Promise<string> {
  const cached = secretsCache.get(path);
  if (cached && cached.expiresAt > Date.now()) {
    return cached.value;
  }

  const value = await getSecret(path);
  secretsCache.set(path, { value, expiresAt: Date.now() + CACHE_TTL });
  return value;
}
```

---

## 9. Logging and Monitoring

### Security Event Logging

```typescript
import pino from 'pino';

const logger = pino({
  level: 'info',
  redact: {
    paths: [
      'req.headers.authorization',
      'req.headers.cookie',
      'req.body.password',
      'req.body.token',
      '*.password',
      '*.secret',
      '*.apiKey',
    ],
    censor: '[REDACTED]',
  },
});

// Security event types
type SecurityEventType =
  | 'AUTH_SUCCESS'
  | 'AUTH_FAILURE'
  | 'AUTH_LOCKOUT'
  | 'PASSWORD_CHANGED'
  | 'PASSWORD_RESET_REQUEST'
  | 'PERMISSION_DENIED'
  | 'RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED'
  | 'SUSPICIOUS_ACTIVITY'
  | 'TOKEN_REVOKED';

interface SecurityEvent {
  type: SecurityEventType;
  userId?: string;
  ip: string;
  userAgent: string;
  path: string;
  details?: Record<string, unknown>;
}

function logSecurityEvent(event: SecurityEvent): void {
  logger.info({
    security: true,
    ...event,
    timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
  }, `Security: event.type`);
}
```

### Request Logging

```typescript
import pinoHttp from 'pino-http';

app.use(pinoHttp({
  logger,
  genReqId: (req) => req.headers['x-request-id'] || crypto.randomUUID(),
  serializers: {
    req: (req) => ({
      id: req.id,
      method: req.method,
      url: req.url,
      remoteAddress: req.remoteAddress,
      // Don't log headers by default (may contain sensitive data)
    }),
    res: (res) => ({
      statusCode: res.statusCode,
    }),
  },
  customLogLevel: (req, res, err) => {
    if (res.statusCode >= 500 || err) return 'error';
    if (res.statusCode >= 400) return 'warn';
    return 'info';
  },
}));
```

### Alerting Thresholds

| Metric | Warning | Critical |
|--------|---------|----------|
| Failed logins per IP (15 min) | > 5 | > 10 |
| Failed logins per account (1 hour) | > 3 | > 5 |
| 403 responses per IP (5 min) | > 10 | > 50 |
| 500 errors (5 min) | > 5 | > 20 |
| Request rate per IP (1 min) | > 100 | > 500 |

---

## Quick Reference: Security Checklist

### Authentication
- [ ] bcrypt with cost >= 12 for password hashing
- [ ] JWT with RS256, short expiry (15-30 min)
- [ ] Refresh token rotation with family detection
- [ ] Session regeneration on login
- [ ] Secure cookie flags (httpOnly, secure, sameSite)

### Input Validation
- [ ] Schema validation on all inputs (Zod)
- [ ] Parameterized queries (never string concat)
- [ ] File path sanitization
- [ ] Content-Type validation

### Headers
- [ ] Strict-Transport-Security
- [ ] Content-Security-Policy
- [ ] X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
- [ ] X-Frame-Options: DENY
- [ ] CORS with specific origins

### Logging
- [ ] Redact sensitive fields
- [ ] Log security events
- [ ] Include request IDs
- [ ] Alert on anomalies

### Dependencies
- [ ] npm audit in CI
- [ ] Automated dependency updates
- [ ] Lock file committed

FILE:references/composition_map.md
# Backend Engineer — Composition Map

**Principle (Karpathy #2, Simplicity First):** do not reimplement scope that the POWERFUL-tier specialists already own. This skill is the *backend orchestrator*; the specialists are the *implementers*.

This map is the routing table for the `cs-backend-engineer` agent and the `/cs:backend-review` command.

## Composition routing table

| User concern | Fork into | When to fork | Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| API contract / REST / GraphQL design / breaking-change risk | **api-design-reviewer** | After Q1–Q3 reveal API shape | `../../../engineering/skills/api-design-reviewer/` |
| Schema design / ERD / normalization / indexing | **database-designer** + **database-schema-designer** | After Q1 (read/write ratio) is known | `../../../engineering/skills/database-designer/`, `../../../engineering/skills/database-schema-designer/` |
| Zero-downtime schema migrations | **migration-architect** | Before any production schema change | `../../../engineering/skills/migration-architect/` |
| SLO + SLI + error-budget design | **slo-architect** | After Q7 (SLO) is set | `../../../engineering/slo-architect/skills/slo-architect/` |
| Observability / golden signals / alert design | **observability-designer** | Concurrent with SLO design | `../../../engineering/skills/observability-designer/` |
| MCP server build (tools-from-OpenAPI) | **mcp-server-builder** | When backend exposes tools to LLM agents | `../../../engineering/skills/mcp-server-builder/` |
| CI/CD pipeline for backend service | **ci-cd-pipeline-builder** | After Q2 (tenancy) and Q5 (pattern) are set | `../../../engineering/skills/ci-cd-pipeline-builder/` |
| Dependency vulnerability + license risk | **dependency-auditor** | Before every release | `../../../engineering/skills/dependency-auditor/` |
| API test suite + contract tests | **api-test-suite-builder** | After API contract is stable | `../../../engineering/skills/api-test-suite-builder/` |
| Security hardening / threat model / authZ | **senior-security** + **adversarial-reviewer** | Before public launch; before handling PII/PHI/PCI | `../../../engineering-team/skills/senior-security/`, `../../../engineering-team/skills/adversarial-reviewer/` |
| Cloud architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP) | **aws-solution-architect** / **azure-cloud-architect** / **gcp-cloud-architect** | When infrastructure choice is the bottleneck | `../../../engineering-team/skills/aws-solution-architect/` (and siblings) |
| Feature-flag investment + cleanup | **feature-flags-architect** | After Q5 (pattern) is set; before per-PR cadence | `../../../engineering/feature-flags-architect/` |
| Chaos engineering / failure-injection experiments | **chaos-engineering** | After SLO is in place + stable | `../../../engineering/chaos-engineering/` |
| Pre-commit Karpathy review | **cs-karpathy-reviewer** | Before EVERY commit | `../../../engineering/karpathy-coder/` |
| Pre-flight architecture grill | **cs-grill-master** | Before locking pattern or DB choice | `../../../engineering/grill-me/` |
| RA/QM compliance evidence (HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2) | **ra-qm-team** | After Q4 reveals regulated data | `../../../ra-qm-team/` |

## Composition rules

1. **Fork via `context: fork`** — the agent forks its own context, runs the sub-skill, returns a ≤ 200-word digest.
2. **One sub-skill at a time.** Matt Pocock's depth-first rule. Finish the DB branch before opening the API branch.
3. **Honor sub-skill outputs as inputs.** If `database-designer` recommends a schema, the next call to `api-design-reviewer` uses it.
4. **Never reimplement specialist scope.** If the user asks "what's my index strategy?" do not answer with handcrafted advice — fork into `database-designer`.
5. **SLO before scale.** If Q7 (SLO) is not set, don't burn cycles on caching / sharding / queue topology. Fork into `slo-architect` first.

## Anti-patterns

- ❌ Recommending Kafka before naming a second team that needs it (premature event-driven).
- ❌ Recommending microservices before Q5 (team-size justification) passes.
- ❌ Designing API contracts without forking into `api-design-reviewer` (consistency, breaking-change risk).
- ❌ Skipping `cs-karpathy-reviewer` before commit — every commit must pass the diff-noise gate.
- ❌ Auto-approving a production schema migration — every migration names the on-call + DBA approver.

## When to escalate out of backend

- **Frontend integration questions** → escalate to `cs-frontend-engineer`.
- **Org-design / capacity / hiring** → escalate to `cs-vpe-advisor` (engineering) or `cs-bizops-orchestrator` (cross-functional ops).
- **Strategic build-vs-buy at company level** → escalate to `cs-cto-advisor`.
- **AI/ML pipeline + model serving** → escalate to `senior-ml-engineer`.
- **Data warehouse / dbt / lakehouse** → escalate to `senior-data-engineer`.
- **Pure security threat model** → escalate to `cs-ciso-advisor` (strategic) or `senior-security` (tactical).

## References

- Karpathy 4 principles → `../../../engineering/karpathy-coder/skills/karpathy-coder/references/karpathy-principles.md`
- Matt Pocock grill discipline → `../../../engineering/grill-me/skills/grill-me/references/forcing_question_patterns.md`
- Path-B 11-file contract → `../../../business-operations/CLAUDE.md`
- SLO canon → `../../../engineering/slo-architect/skills/slo-architect/references/slo_principles.md`

FILE:references/database_optimization_guide.md
# Database Optimization Guide

Practical strategies for PostgreSQL query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.

## Guide Index

1. [Query Analysis with EXPLAIN](#1-query-analysis-with-explain)
2. [Indexing Strategies](#2-indexing-strategies)
3. [N+1 Query Problem](#3-n1-query-problem)
4. [Connection Pooling](#4-connection-pooling)
5. [Query Optimization Patterns](#5-query-optimization-patterns)
6. [Database Migrations](#6-database-migrations)
7. [Monitoring and Alerting](#7-monitoring-and-alerting)

---

## 1. Query Analysis with EXPLAIN

### Basic EXPLAIN Usage

```sql
-- Show query plan
EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = 123;

-- Show plan with actual execution times
EXPLAIN ANALYZE SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = 123;

-- Show buffers and I/O statistics
EXPLAIN (ANALYZE, BUFFERS, FORMAT TEXT)
SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = 123;
```

### Reading EXPLAIN Output

```
                                    QUERY PLAN
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Index Scan using idx_orders_user_id on orders  (cost=0.43..8.45 rows=10 width=120)
   Index Cond: (user_id = 123)
   Buffers: shared hit=3
 Planning Time: 0.152 ms
 Execution Time: 0.089 ms
```

**Key metrics:**
- `cost`: Estimated cost (startup..total)
- `rows`: Estimated row count
- `width`: Average row size in bytes
- `actual time`: Real execution time (with ANALYZE)
- `Buffers: shared hit`: Pages read from cache

### Scan Types (Best to Worst)

| Scan Type | Description | Performance |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| Index Only Scan | Data from index alone | Best |
| Index Scan | Index lookup + heap fetch | Good |
| Bitmap Index Scan | Multiple index conditions | Good |
| Index Scan + Filter | Index + row filtering | Okay |
| Seq Scan (small table) | Full table scan | Okay |
| Seq Scan (large table) | Full table scan | Bad |
| Nested Loop (large) | O(n*m) join | Very Bad |

### Warning Signs

```sql
-- BAD: Sequential scan on large table
Seq Scan on orders  (cost=0.00..1854231.00 rows=50000000 width=120)
  Filter: (status = 'pending')
  Rows Removed by Filter: 49500000

-- BAD: Nested loop with high iterations
Nested Loop  (cost=0.43..2847593.20 rows=12500000 width=240)
  ->  Seq Scan on users  (cost=0.00..1250.00 rows=50000 width=120)
  ->  Index Scan on orders  (cost=0.43..45.73 rows=250 width=120)
       Index Cond: (orders.user_id = users.id)
```

---

## 2. Indexing Strategies

### Index Types

```sql
-- B-tree (default, most common)
CREATE INDEX idx_users_email ON users(email);

-- Hash (equality only, rarely better than B-tree)
CREATE INDEX idx_users_id_hash ON users USING hash(id);

-- GIN (arrays, JSONB, full-text search)
CREATE INDEX idx_products_tags ON products USING gin(tags);
CREATE INDEX idx_users_data ON users USING gin(metadata jsonb_path_ops);

-- GiST (geometric, range types, full-text)
CREATE INDEX idx_locations_point ON locations USING gist(coordinates);
```

### Composite Indexes

```sql
-- Order matters! Column with = first, then range/sort
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user_status_date
ON orders(user_id, status, created_at DESC);

-- This index supports:
-- WHERE user_id = ?
-- WHERE user_id = ? AND status = ?
-- WHERE user_id = ? AND status = ? ORDER BY created_at DESC
-- WHERE user_id = ? ORDER BY created_at DESC

-- This index does NOT efficiently support:
-- WHERE status = ? (user_id not in query)
-- WHERE created_at > ? (leftmost column not in query)
```

### Partial Indexes

```sql
-- Index only active users (smaller, faster)
CREATE INDEX idx_users_active_email
ON users(email)
WHERE status = 'active';

-- Index only recent orders
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_recent
ON orders(created_at DESC)
WHERE created_at > CURRENT_DATE - INTERVAL '90 days';

-- Index only unprocessed items
CREATE INDEX idx_queue_pending
ON job_queue(priority DESC, created_at)
WHERE processed_at IS NULL;
```

### Covering Indexes (Index-Only Scans)

```sql
-- Include non-indexed columns to avoid heap lookup
CREATE INDEX idx_users_email_covering
ON users(email)
INCLUDE (name, created_at);

-- Query can be satisfied from index alone
SELECT name, created_at FROM users WHERE email = 'test@example.com';
-- Result: Index Only Scan
```

### Index Maintenance

```sql
-- Check index usage
SELECT
    schemaname,
    tablename,
    indexname,
    idx_scan,
    idx_tup_read,
    idx_tup_fetch,
    pg_size_pretty(pg_relation_size(indexrelid)) as size
FROM pg_stat_user_indexes
ORDER BY idx_scan ASC;

-- Find unused indexes (candidates for removal)
SELECT indexrelid::regclass as index,
       relid::regclass as table,
       pg_size_pretty(pg_relation_size(indexrelid)) as size
FROM pg_stat_user_indexes
WHERE idx_scan = 0
  AND indexrelid NOT IN (SELECT conindid FROM pg_constraint);

-- Rebuild bloated indexes
REINDEX INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_orders_user_id;
```

---

## 3. N+1 Query Problem

### The Problem

```typescript
// BAD: N+1 queries
const users = await db.query('SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 100');

for (const user of users) {
  // This runs 100 times!
  const orders = await db.query(
    'SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = $1',
    [user.id]
  );
  user.orders = orders;
}
// Total queries: 1 + 100 = 101
```

### Solution 1: JOIN

```typescript
// GOOD: Single query with JOIN
const usersWithOrders = await db.query(`
  SELECT u.*, o.id as order_id, o.total, o.status
  FROM users u
  LEFT JOIN orders o ON o.user_id = u.id
  LIMIT 100
`);
// Total queries: 1
```

### Solution 2: Batch Loading (DataLoader pattern)

```typescript
// GOOD: Two queries with batch loading
const users = await db.query('SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 100');
const userIds = users.map(u => u.id);

const orders = await db.query(
  'SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = ANY($1)',
  [userIds]
);

// Group orders by user_id
const ordersByUser = groupBy(orders, 'user_id');
users.forEach(user => {
  user.orders = ordersByUser[user.id] || [];
});
// Total queries: 2
```

### Solution 3: ORM Eager Loading

```typescript
// Prisma
const users = await prisma.user.findMany({
  take: 100,
  include: { orders: true }
});

// TypeORM
const users = await userRepository.find({
  take: 100,
  relations: ['orders']
});

// Sequelize
const users = await User.findAll({
  limit: 100,
  include: [{ model: Order }]
});
```

### Detecting N+1 in Production

```typescript
// Query logging middleware
let queryCount = 0;
const originalQuery = db.query;

db.query = async (...args) => {
  queryCount++;
  if (queryCount > 10) {
    console.warn(`High query count: queryCount in single request`);
    console.trace();
  }
  return originalQuery.apply(db, args);
};
```

---

## 4. Connection Pooling

### Why Pooling Matters

```
Without pooling:
Request → Create connection → Query → Close connection
         (50-100ms overhead)

With pooling:
Request → Get connection from pool → Query → Return to pool
         (0-1ms overhead)
```

### pg-pool Configuration

```typescript
import { Pool } from 'pg';

const pool = new Pool({
  host: process.env.DB_HOST,
  port: 5432,
  database: process.env.DB_NAME,
  user: process.env.DB_USER,
  password: process.env.DB_PASSWORD,

  // Pool settings
  min: 5,                    // Minimum connections
  max: 20,                   // Maximum connections
  idleTimeoutMillis: 30000,  // Close idle connections after 30s
  connectionTimeoutMillis: 5000, // Fail if can't connect in 5s

  // Statement timeout (cancel long queries)
  statement_timeout: 30000,
});

// Health check
pool.on('error', (err, client) => {
  console.error('Unexpected pool error', err);
});
```

### Pool Sizing Formula

```
Optimal connections = (CPU cores * 2) + effective_spindle_count

For SSD with 4 cores:
connections = (4 * 2) + 1 = 9

For multiple app servers:
connections_per_server = total_connections / num_servers
```

### PgBouncer for High Scale

```ini
# pgbouncer.ini
[databases]
mydb = host=localhost port=5432 dbname=mydb

[pgbouncer]
listen_port = 6432
listen_addr = 0.0.0.0
auth_type = md5
auth_file = /etc/pgbouncer/userlist.txt
pool_mode = transaction
max_client_conn = 1000
default_pool_size = 20
reserve_pool_size = 5
```

---

## 5. Query Optimization Patterns

### Pagination Optimization

```sql
-- BAD: OFFSET is slow for large values
SELECT * FROM orders ORDER BY created_at DESC LIMIT 20 OFFSET 10000;
-- Must scan 10,020 rows, discard 10,000

-- GOOD: Cursor-based pagination
SELECT * FROM orders
WHERE created_at < '2024-01-15T10:00:00Z'
ORDER BY created_at DESC
LIMIT 20;
-- Only scans 20 rows
```

### Batch Updates

```sql
-- BAD: Individual updates
UPDATE orders SET status = 'shipped' WHERE id = 1;
UPDATE orders SET status = 'shipped' WHERE id = 2;
-- ...repeat 1000 times

-- GOOD: Batch update
UPDATE orders
SET status = 'shipped'
WHERE id = ANY(ARRAY[1, 2, 3, ...1000]);

-- GOOD: Update from values
UPDATE orders o
SET status = v.new_status
FROM (VALUES
  (1, 'shipped'),
  (2, 'delivered'),
  (3, 'cancelled')
) AS v(id, new_status)
WHERE o.id = v.id;
```

### Avoiding SELECT *

```sql
-- BAD: Fetches all columns including large text/blob
SELECT * FROM articles WHERE published = true;

-- GOOD: Only fetch needed columns
SELECT id, title, summary, author_id, published_at
FROM articles
WHERE published = true;
```

### Using EXISTS vs IN

```sql
-- For checking existence, EXISTS is often faster
-- BAD
SELECT * FROM users
WHERE id IN (SELECT user_id FROM orders WHERE total > 1000);

-- GOOD (for large subquery results)
SELECT * FROM users u
WHERE EXISTS (
  SELECT 1 FROM orders o
  WHERE o.user_id = u.id AND o.total > 1000
);
```

### Materialized Views for Complex Aggregations

```sql
-- Create materialized view for expensive aggregations
CREATE MATERIALIZED VIEW daily_sales_summary AS
SELECT
  date_trunc('day', created_at) as date,
  product_id,
  COUNT(*) as order_count,
  SUM(quantity) as total_quantity,
  SUM(total) as total_revenue
FROM orders
GROUP BY date_trunc('day', created_at), product_id;

-- Create index on materialized view
CREATE INDEX idx_daily_sales_date ON daily_sales_summary(date);

-- Refresh periodically
REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW CONCURRENTLY daily_sales_summary;
```

---

## 6. Database Migrations

### Migration Best Practices

```sql
-- Always include rollback
-- migrations/20240115_001_add_user_status.sql
-- UP
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN status VARCHAR(20) DEFAULT 'active';
CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_users_status ON users(status);

-- DOWN (in separate file or comment)
DROP INDEX CONCURRENTLY IF EXISTS idx_users_status;
ALTER TABLE users DROP COLUMN IF EXISTS status;
```

### Safe Column Addition

```sql
-- SAFE: Add nullable column (no table rewrite)
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN phone VARCHAR(20);

-- SAFE: Add column with volatile default (PG 11+)
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW();

-- UNSAFE: Add column with constant default (table rewrite before PG 11)
-- ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN score INTEGER DEFAULT 0;

-- SAFE alternative for constant default:
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN score INTEGER;
UPDATE users SET score = 0 WHERE score IS NULL;
ALTER TABLE users ALTER COLUMN score SET DEFAULT 0;
ALTER TABLE users ALTER COLUMN score SET NOT NULL;
```

### Safe Index Creation

```sql
-- UNSAFE: Locks table
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user ON orders(user_id);

-- SAFE: Non-blocking
CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_orders_user ON orders(user_id);

-- Note: CONCURRENTLY cannot run in a transaction
```

### Safe Column Removal

```sql
-- Step 1: Stop writing to column (application change)
-- Step 2: Wait for all deployments
-- Step 3: Drop column
ALTER TABLE users DROP COLUMN IF EXISTS legacy_field;
```

---

## 7. Monitoring and Alerting

### Key Metrics to Monitor

```sql
-- Active connections
SELECT count(*) FROM pg_stat_activity WHERE state = 'active';

-- Connection by state
SELECT state, count(*)
FROM pg_stat_activity
GROUP BY state;

-- Long-running queries
SELECT
  pid,
  now() - pg_stat_activity.query_start AS duration,
  query,
  state
FROM pg_stat_activity
WHERE (now() - pg_stat_activity.query_start) > interval '5 minutes'
  AND state != 'idle';

-- Table bloat
SELECT
  schemaname,
  tablename,
  pg_size_pretty(pg_total_relation_size(schemaname||'.'||tablename)) as total_size,
  pg_size_pretty(pg_relation_size(schemaname||'.'||tablename)) as table_size,
  pg_size_pretty(pg_indexes_size(schemaname||'.'||tablename)) as index_size
FROM pg_tables
WHERE schemaname = 'public'
ORDER BY pg_total_relation_size(schemaname||'.'||tablename) DESC
LIMIT 10;
```

### pg_stat_statements for Query Analysis

```sql
-- Enable extension
CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS pg_stat_statements;

-- Find slowest queries
SELECT
  round(total_exec_time::numeric, 2) as total_time_ms,
  calls,
  round(mean_exec_time::numeric, 2) as avg_time_ms,
  round((100 * total_exec_time / sum(total_exec_time) over())::numeric, 2) as percentage,
  query
FROM pg_stat_statements
ORDER BY total_exec_time DESC
LIMIT 10;

-- Find most frequent queries
SELECT
  calls,
  round(total_exec_time::numeric, 2) as total_time_ms,
  round(mean_exec_time::numeric, 2) as avg_time_ms,
  query
FROM pg_stat_statements
ORDER BY calls DESC
LIMIT 10;
```

### Alert Thresholds

| Metric | Warning | Critical |
|--------|---------|----------|
| Connection usage | > 70% | > 90% |
| Query time P95 | > 500ms | > 2s |
| Replication lag | > 30s | > 5m |
| Disk usage | > 70% | > 85% |
| Cache hit ratio | < 95% | < 90% |

---

## Quick Reference: PostgreSQL Commands

```sql
-- Check table sizes
SELECT pg_size_pretty(pg_total_relation_size('orders'));

-- Check index sizes
SELECT pg_size_pretty(pg_indexes_size('orders'));

-- Kill a query
SELECT pg_cancel_backend(pid);  -- Graceful
SELECT pg_terminate_backend(pid);  -- Force

-- Check locks
SELECT * FROM pg_locks WHERE granted = false;

-- Vacuum analyze (update statistics)
VACUUM ANALYZE orders;

-- Check autovacuum status
SELECT * FROM pg_stat_user_tables WHERE relname = 'orders';
```

FILE:references/forcing_questions.md
# Backend Engineer — Forcing-Question Library

**Discipline (Matt Pocock, derived from `engineering/grill-me`, MIT):** walk these one at a time. Do not skip ahead. Do not bundle. Answers must be written down. If the user cannot answer one, **that is your next investigation** — stop and surface the gap.

These seven questions gate every meaningful backend decision: pattern pick (monolith / modular / services / serverless), database choice, sync vs. async, tenancy model, SLO commitment.

---

## Q1 — "What is your read/write ratio, and what is your one-year QPS forecast at p99?"

**Recommended answer:** two numbers (e.g., "20:1 reads-to-writes; 200 QPS p99 at 12 months, derived from current 30 QPS × 3× growth × 2× peak"). Both must trace to evidence (current production traffic + named growth model), not vibes.

**Why it's the first question:** every database, caching, queue, and sharding decision changes shape based on these numbers. A 100:1 read-heavy workload at < 1000 QPS is a Postgres-with-read-replicas problem — not a Cassandra problem. A 1:1 write-heavy workload at 5000 QPS p99 is a partitioning problem from day one.

**Kill criterion:** "we'll need to scale" with no QPS number — STOP. Pull current traffic from metrics; use the team's funding-stage growth model. Without numbers, every architecture choice is a guess.

**Canon:** Martin Kleppmann, *Designing Data-Intensive Applications* (2017), ch. 1 + ch. 5 (replication); Pat Helland, *Life beyond Distributed Transactions* (2007); Werner Vogels, *Eventually Consistent* (ACM, 2008).

---

## Q2 — "Tenancy model: single-tenant, shared multi-tenant, or isolated multi-tenant?"

**Recommended answer:** one of the three, with explicit rationale tied to data-sensitivity (Q4). B2C → shared multi-tenant default; B2B SaaS → shared multi-tenant with row-level isolation; B2B regulated (healthcare, defense, finance) → isolated multi-tenant or single-tenant.

**Why it matters:** the tenancy model decides 80% of the data-access pattern. Migrating between models is expensive (3–9 months in most cases). Picking implicitly leaves the team rebuilding in year 2 to win an enterprise deal that requires tenancy isolation.

**Kill criterion:** "single-tenant for every customer" without an enterprise-pricing model — STOP. Single-tenant cost economics only work at $100K+ ARR per tenant; for everything else, shared with isolation guarantees.

**Canon:** AWS *SaaS Tenant Isolation Strategies* whitepaper (2021); Tomasz Tunguz, *Multi-tenancy economics for SaaS* (2019); Aaron Patterson + Rails security advisories (2014–2024) on row-level isolation patterns.

---

## Q3 — "Sync request/response, async (queue), or event-driven? Pick a default and a rationale."

**Recommended answer:** one of the three as the default, with the named exception class (e.g., "sync default for all customer-facing APIs; async via Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY for emails + webhooks; defer event-driven until 2nd team owns 2nd bounded context").

**Why it matters:** premature event-driven architecture is the #1 architecture-failure mode in mid-stage startups. It distributes the problem across nine systems before the team understands the original one. Reinertsen + Helland are both explicit: pick sync default and EARN your way into async.

**Kill criterion:** "event-driven across all services" with team size < 20 — STOP. Reduce to sync-default with an explicit async lane for genuinely-async work (emails, webhooks, batch processing).

**Canon:** Donald Reinertsen, *Principles of Product Development Flow* (2009), Principle Q5 (queueing theory); Pat Helland, *Life beyond Distributed Transactions* (2007); Martin Fowler, *What do you mean by Event-Driven?* (martinfowler.com, 2017); Bernd Rücker, *Practical Process Automation* (2021).

---

## Q4 — "Data sensitivity tier: public, internal, PII, PHI, or PCI?"

**Recommended answer:** the highest tier present in the system. PII triggers GDPR / CCPA / state privacy laws + encryption-at-rest + audit logs. PHI triggers HIPAA + BAA chain + dedicated infrastructure or HIPAA-compliant managed services. PCI triggers PCI-DSS Level 1–4 with attached scope-reduction obligations.

**Why it matters:** data sensitivity changes the floor of every other decision. PHI + a single shared-tenant Postgres + no audit logging = enforcement risk. PCI in scope + handing card data to a startup-built API = avoidable scope. Stripe / Plaid / Auth0 exist specifically to remove scope.

**Kill criterion:** PHI or PCI in scope + no named compliance owner + no encryption-at-rest plan — STOP. Bring in `ra-qm-team` skill (HIPAA / FDA) or escalate to `cs-ciso-advisor`.

**Canon:** HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR § 164); PCI-DSS v4.0 (2024); GDPR Articles 5, 25, 32 (EU 2016/679); NIST SP 800-53 rev. 5 (security controls); CISA *Secure by Design* guidance (2023+).

---

## Q5 — "Monolith, modular monolith, or microservices — and what is the team-size justification?"

**Recommended answer:** modular monolith default for team size < 30; microservices ONLY when (a) team size ≥ 30 with named domain owners, (b) bounded contexts have provably-independent deployment cadence, AND (c) a platform team exists or is funded. Anything else → modular monolith.

**Why it matters:** Sam Newman's *MonolithFirst* is the canon. Premature microservices distribute the design problem across N services + a network. Andy Hunt's *Pragmatic Programmer* second edition (2019) reaffirms: the cost of a microservice is the cost of a system, not a module.

**Kill criterion:** "microservices because [reason that isn't team-size + bounded-context independence + platform team]" — STOP. Modular monolith with clear module boundaries. Extract a service only when the second team needs to own it.

**Canon:** Sam Newman, *Building Microservices* 2e (2021), ch. 3 "Splitting the Monolith"; Martin Fowler, *MonolithFirst* (2015); Susan Fowler, *Production-Ready Microservices* (2017); Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais, *Team Topologies* (2019); Eric Evans, *Domain-Driven Design* (2003).

---

## Q6 — "What is your RPO and RTO?"

**Recommended answer:** two numbers (e.g., "RPO 5 min, RTO 30 min for prod database; RPO 24h, RTO 4h for analytics warehouse"). Different surfaces can have different targets. Both must be named in writing.

**Why it matters:** RPO (data loss tolerance) and RTO (recovery time tolerance) decide backup cadence, replication topology, multi-region cost, and runbook ownership. Without them, the team rebuilds the same disaster-recovery surprise during every outage.

**Kill criterion:** customer-facing prod database + no RPO/RTO documented — STOP. Define them. Then implement the runbook + restore drill BEFORE the launch.

**Canon:** Google SRE Workbook (Beyer et al., 2018), ch. 7 + ch. 8 on disaster recovery; ISO 22301 (Business Continuity); AWS *Disaster Recovery of Workloads on AWS* whitepaper (2024).

---

## Q7 — "What is the SLO (service-level objective), and who is the named error-budget consumer?"

**Recommended answer:** an SLO tied to a measurable SLI (e.g., "99.9% of requests succeed in < 500ms over rolling 30 days"), AND a named team that consumes the error budget (e.g., "engineering — when budget is < 25% remaining, feature work halts and reliability work starts").

**Why it matters:** without a named SLO consumer, the error budget is rhetorical. Without a measurable SLO, "reliability" is a vibe. Google's SRE program is built around this loop: SLI → SLO → error budget → budget consumer. Fork into `slo-architect` to formalize the design.

**Kill criterion:** "we want high availability" with no SLO number AND no budget consumer — STOP. Pick a number (99%, 99.5%, 99.9%, 99.99%) and the consumer (engineering, product, executive). No SLO = no error budget = no reliability work prioritization.

**Canon:** Google SRE Workbook (2018), ch. 2–4; Niall Murphy + Betsy Beyer, *Site Reliability Engineering* (2016); Andrew Clay Shafer, *The SLO Handbook* (2019); Google *Implementing SLOs* (engineering.google.com, 2024).

---

## How to use this library in a conversation

1. **State the rule first** — seven questions, one at a time, before any DB / API / pattern recommendation.
2. **One question per turn.** No bundling.
3. **Recommend the answer.** Cite the canon every time.
4. **Surface the kill criterion.** If the user trips one, stop and resolve the gap.
5. **Track the answers.** Write them to `/tmp/backend-grill-<date>.md`.
6. **After Q7, run `backend_decision_engine.py`** with the seven answers as inputs.

FILE:scripts/api_load_tester.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
API Load Tester

Performs HTTP load testing with configurable concurrency, measuring latency
percentiles, throughput, and error rates.

Usage:
    python api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/users --concurrency 50 --duration 30
    python api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/orders --method POST --body '{"item": 1}'
    python api_load_tester.py https://api.example.com/v1/users https://api.example.com/v2/users --compare
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import time
import statistics
import threading
import queue
from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
from datetime import datetime
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
from urllib.error import URLError, HTTPError
from urllib.parse import urlparse
import ssl


@dataclass
class RequestResult:
    """Result of a single HTTP request."""
    success: bool
    status_code: int
    latency_ms: float
    error: Optional[str] = None
    response_size: int = 0


@dataclass
class LoadTestResults:
    """Aggregated load test results."""
    target_url: str
    method: str
    duration_seconds: float
    concurrency: int
    total_requests: int
    successful_requests: int
    failed_requests: int
    requests_per_second: float

    # Latency metrics (milliseconds)
    latency_min: float
    latency_max: float
    latency_avg: float
    latency_p50: float
    latency_p90: float
    latency_p95: float
    latency_p99: float
    latency_stddev: float

    # Error breakdown
    errors_by_type: Dict[str, int] = field(default_factory=dict)

    # Transfer metrics
    total_bytes_received: int = 0
    throughput_mbps: float = 0.0

    def success_rate(self) -> float:
        """Calculate success rate percentage."""
        if self.total_requests == 0:
            return 0.0
        return (self.successful_requests / self.total_requests) * 100


def calculate_percentile(data: List[float], percentile: float) -> float:
    """Calculate percentile from sorted data."""
    if not data:
        return 0.0
    k = (len(data) - 1) * (percentile / 100)
    f = int(k)
    c = f + 1 if f + 1 < len(data) else f
    return data[f] + (data[c] - data[f]) * (k - f)


class HTTPClient:
    """HTTP client with configurable settings."""

    def __init__(self, timeout: float = 30.0, headers: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None,
                 verify_ssl: bool = True):
        self.timeout = timeout
        self.headers = headers or {}
        self.verify_ssl = verify_ssl

        # Create SSL context
        if not verify_ssl:
            self.ssl_context = ssl.create_default_context()
            self.ssl_context.check_hostname = False
            self.ssl_context.verify_mode = ssl.CERT_NONE
        else:
            self.ssl_context = None

    def request(self, url: str, method: str = 'GET', body: Optional[bytes] = None) -> RequestResult:
        """Execute HTTP request and return result."""
        start_time = time.perf_counter()

        try:
            request = Request(url, data=body, method=method)

            # Add headers
            for key, value in self.headers.items():
                request.add_header(key, value)

            # Add content-type for POST/PUT
            if body and method in ['POST', 'PUT', 'PATCH']:
                if 'Content-Type' not in self.headers:
                    request.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json')

            # Execute request
            with urlopen(request, timeout=self.timeout, context=self.ssl_context) as response:
                response_data = response.read()
                elapsed = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1000

                return RequestResult(
                    success=True,
                    status_code=response.status,
                    latency_ms=elapsed,
                    response_size=len(response_data),
                )

        except HTTPError as e:
            elapsed = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1000
            return RequestResult(
                success=False,
                status_code=e.code,
                latency_ms=elapsed,
                error=f"HTTP {e.code}: {e.reason}",
            )

        except URLError as e:
            elapsed = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1000
            return RequestResult(
                success=False,
                status_code=0,
                latency_ms=elapsed,
                error=f"Connection error: {str(e.reason)}",
            )

        except TimeoutError:
            elapsed = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1000
            return RequestResult(
                success=False,
                status_code=0,
                latency_ms=elapsed,
                error="Connection timeout",
            )

        except Exception as e:
            elapsed = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1000
            return RequestResult(
                success=False,
                status_code=0,
                latency_ms=elapsed,
                error=str(e),
            )


class LoadTester:
    """HTTP load testing engine."""

    def __init__(self, url: str, method: str = 'GET', body: Optional[str] = None,
                 headers: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None, concurrency: int = 10,
                 duration: float = 10.0, timeout: float = 30.0, verify_ssl: bool = True):
        self.url = url
        self.method = method.upper()
        self.body = body.encode() if body else None
        self.headers = headers or {}
        self.concurrency = concurrency
        self.duration = duration
        self.timeout = timeout
        self.verify_ssl = verify_ssl

        self.results: List[RequestResult] = []
        self.stop_event = threading.Event()
        self.results_lock = threading.Lock()

    def run(self) -> LoadTestResults:
        """Execute load test and return results."""
        print(f"Load Testing: {self.url}")
        print(f"Method: {self.method}")
        print(f"Concurrency: {self.concurrency}")
        print(f"Duration: {self.duration}s")
        print("-" * 50)

        self.results = []
        self.stop_event.clear()

        start_time = time.time()

        # Start worker threads
        with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=self.concurrency) as executor:
            futures = []
            for _ in range(self.concurrency):
                future = executor.submit(self._worker)
                futures.append(future)

            # Wait for duration
            time.sleep(self.duration)
            self.stop_event.set()

            # Wait for workers to finish
            for future in as_completed(futures):
                try:
                    future.result()
                except Exception as e:
                    print(f"Worker error: {e}")

        elapsed_time = time.time() - start_time

        return self._aggregate_results(elapsed_time)

    def _worker(self):
        """Worker thread that continuously sends requests."""
        client = HTTPClient(
            timeout=self.timeout,
            headers=self.headers,
            verify_ssl=self.verify_ssl,
        )

        while not self.stop_event.is_set():
            result = client.request(self.url, self.method, self.body)

            with self.results_lock:
                self.results.append(result)

    def _aggregate_results(self, elapsed_time: float) -> LoadTestResults:
        """Aggregate individual results into summary."""
        if not self.results:
            return LoadTestResults(
                target_url=self.url,
                method=self.method,
                duration_seconds=elapsed_time,
                concurrency=self.concurrency,
                total_requests=0,
                successful_requests=0,
                failed_requests=0,
                requests_per_second=0,
                latency_min=0,
                latency_max=0,
                latency_avg=0,
                latency_p50=0,
                latency_p90=0,
                latency_p95=0,
                latency_p99=0,
                latency_stddev=0,
            )

        # Separate successful and failed
        successful = [r for r in self.results if r.success]
        failed = [r for r in self.results if not r.success]

        # Latency calculations (from successful requests)
        latencies = sorted([r.latency_ms for r in successful]) if successful else [0]

        # Error breakdown
        errors_by_type: Dict[str, int] = {}
        for r in failed:
            error_type = r.error or 'Unknown'
            errors_by_type[error_type] = errors_by_type.get(error_type, 0) + 1

        # Calculate throughput
        total_bytes = sum(r.response_size for r in successful)
        throughput_mbps = (total_bytes * 8) / (elapsed_time * 1_000_000) if elapsed_time > 0 else 0

        return LoadTestResults(
            target_url=self.url,
            method=self.method,
            duration_seconds=elapsed_time,
            concurrency=self.concurrency,
            total_requests=len(self.results),
            successful_requests=len(successful),
            failed_requests=len(failed),
            requests_per_second=len(self.results) / elapsed_time if elapsed_time > 0 else 0,
            latency_min=min(latencies),
            latency_max=max(latencies),
            latency_avg=statistics.mean(latencies) if latencies else 0,
            latency_p50=calculate_percentile(latencies, 50),
            latency_p90=calculate_percentile(latencies, 90),
            latency_p95=calculate_percentile(latencies, 95),
            latency_p99=calculate_percentile(latencies, 99),
            latency_stddev=statistics.stdev(latencies) if len(latencies) > 1 else 0,
            errors_by_type=errors_by_type,
            total_bytes_received=total_bytes,
            throughput_mbps=throughput_mbps,
        )


def print_results(results: LoadTestResults, verbose: bool = False):
    """Print formatted load test results."""
    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
    print("LOAD TEST RESULTS")
    print("=" * 60)

    print(f"\nTarget: {results.target_url}")
    print(f"Method: {results.method}")
    print(f"Duration: {results.duration_seconds:.1f}s")
    print(f"Concurrency: {results.concurrency}")

    print(f"\nTHROUGHPUT:")
    print(f"  Total requests: {results.total_requests:,}")
    print(f"  Requests/sec: {results.requests_per_second:.1f}")
    print(f"  Successful: {results.successful_requests:,} ({results.success_rate():.1f}%)")
    print(f"  Failed: {results.failed_requests:,}")

    print(f"\nLATENCY (ms):")
    print(f"  Min: {results.latency_min:.1f}")
    print(f"  Avg: {results.latency_avg:.1f}")
    print(f"  P50: {results.latency_p50:.1f}")
    print(f"  P90: {results.latency_p90:.1f}")
    print(f"  P95: {results.latency_p95:.1f}")
    print(f"  P99: {results.latency_p99:.1f}")
    print(f"  Max: {results.latency_max:.1f}")
    print(f"  StdDev: {results.latency_stddev:.1f}")

    if results.errors_by_type:
        print(f"\nERRORS:")
        for error_type, count in sorted(results.errors_by_type.items(), key=lambda x: -x[1]):
            print(f"  {error_type}: {count}")

    if verbose:
        print(f"\nTRANSFER:")
        print(f"  Total bytes: {results.total_bytes_received:,}")
        print(f"  Throughput: {results.throughput_mbps:.2f} Mbps")

    # Recommendations
    print(f"\nRECOMMENDATIONS:")

    if results.latency_p99 > 500:
        print(f"  Warning: P99 latency ({results.latency_p99:.0f}ms) exceeds 500ms")
        print(f"    Consider: Connection pooling, query optimization, caching")

    if results.latency_p95 > 200:
        print(f"  Warning: P95 latency ({results.latency_p95:.0f}ms) exceeds 200ms target")

    if results.success_rate() < 99.0:
        print(f"  Warning: Success rate ({results.success_rate():.1f}%) below 99%")
        print(f"    Check server capacity and error logs")

    if results.latency_stddev > results.latency_avg:
        print(f"  Warning: High latency variance (stddev > avg)")
        print(f"    Indicates inconsistent performance")

    if results.success_rate() >= 99.0 and results.latency_p95 <= 200:
        print(f"  Performance looks good for this load level")

    print("=" * 60)


def compare_results(results1: LoadTestResults, results2: LoadTestResults):
    """Compare two load test results."""
    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
    print("COMPARISON RESULTS")
    print("=" * 60)

    print(f"\n{'Metric':<25} {'Endpoint 1':<15} {'Endpoint 2':<15} {'Diff':<15}")
    print("-" * 70)

    # Helper to format diff
    def diff_str(v1: float, v2: float, lower_better: bool = True) -> str:
        if v1 == 0:
            return "N/A"
        diff_pct = ((v2 - v1) / v1) * 100
        symbol = "-" if (diff_pct < 0) == lower_better else "+"
        color_good = diff_pct < 0 if lower_better else diff_pct > 0
        return f"{symbol}{abs(diff_pct):.1f}%"

    metrics = [
        ("Requests/sec", results1.requests_per_second, results2.requests_per_second, False),
        ("Success rate (%)", results1.success_rate(), results2.success_rate(), False),
        ("Latency Avg (ms)", results1.latency_avg, results2.latency_avg, True),
        ("Latency P50 (ms)", results1.latency_p50, results2.latency_p50, True),
        ("Latency P90 (ms)", results1.latency_p90, results2.latency_p90, True),
        ("Latency P95 (ms)", results1.latency_p95, results2.latency_p95, True),
        ("Latency P99 (ms)", results1.latency_p99, results2.latency_p99, True),
    ]

    for name, v1, v2, lower_better in metrics:
        print(f"{name:<25} {v1:<15.1f} {v2:<15.1f} {diff_str(v1, v2, lower_better):<15}")

    print("-" * 70)

    # Summary
    print(f"\nEndpoint 1: {results1.target_url}")
    print(f"Endpoint 2: {results2.target_url}")

    # Determine winner
    score1, score2 = 0, 0

    if results1.requests_per_second > results2.requests_per_second:
        score1 += 1
    else:
        score2 += 1

    if results1.latency_p95 < results2.latency_p95:
        score1 += 1
    else:
        score2 += 1

    if results1.success_rate() > results2.success_rate():
        score1 += 1
    else:
        score2 += 1

    print(f"\nOverall: {'Endpoint 1' if score1 > score2 else 'Endpoint 2'} performs better")

    print("=" * 60)


class APILoadTester:
    """Main load tester class with CLI integration."""

    def __init__(self, urls: List[str], method: str = 'GET', body: Optional[str] = None,
                 headers: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None, concurrency: int = 10,
                 duration: float = 10.0, timeout: float = 30.0, compare: bool = False,
                 verbose: bool = False, verify_ssl: bool = True):
        self.urls = urls
        self.method = method
        self.body = body
        self.headers = headers or {}
        self.concurrency = concurrency
        self.duration = duration
        self.timeout = timeout
        self.compare = compare
        self.verbose = verbose
        self.verify_ssl = verify_ssl

    def run(self) -> Dict:
        """Execute load test(s) and return results."""
        results = []

        for url in self.urls:
            tester = LoadTester(
                url=url,
                method=self.method,
                body=self.body,
                headers=self.headers,
                concurrency=self.concurrency,
                duration=self.duration,
                timeout=self.timeout,
                verify_ssl=self.verify_ssl,
            )

            result = tester.run()
            results.append(result)

            if not self.compare:
                print_results(result, self.verbose)

        if self.compare and len(results) >= 2:
            compare_results(results[0], results[1])

        return {
            'status': 'success',
            'results': [asdict(r) for r in results],
        }


def parse_headers(header_args: Optional[List[str]]) -> Dict[str, str]:
    """Parse header arguments into dictionary."""
    headers = {}
    if header_args:
        for h in header_args:
            if ':' in h:
                key, value = h.split(':', 1)
                headers[key.strip()] = value.strip()
    return headers


def main():
    """CLI entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='HTTP load testing tool',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s https://api.example.com/users --concurrency 50 --duration 30
  %(prog)s https://api.example.com/orders --method POST --body '{"item": 1}'
  %(prog)s https://api.example.com/v1 https://api.example.com/v2 --compare
  %(prog)s https://api.example.com/health --header "Authorization: Bearer token"
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'urls',
        nargs='+',
        help='URL(s) to test'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--method', '-m',
        default='GET',
        choices=['GET', 'POST', 'PUT', 'PATCH', 'DELETE'],
        help='HTTP method (default: GET)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--body', '-b',
        help='Request body (JSON string)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--header', '-H',
        action='append',
        dest='headers',
        help='HTTP header (format: "Name: Value")'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--concurrency', '-c',
        type=int,
        default=10,
        help='Number of concurrent requests (default: 10)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--duration', '-d',
        type=float,
        default=10.0,
        help='Test duration in seconds (default: 10)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--timeout', '-t',
        type=float,
        default=30.0,
        help='Request timeout in seconds (default: 30)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--compare',
        action='store_true',
        help='Compare two endpoints (requires two URLs)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--no-verify-ssl',
        action='store_true',
        help='Disable SSL certificate verification'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--json',
        action='store_true',
        help='Output results as JSON'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        help='Output file path for results'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    # Validate
    if args.compare and len(args.urls) < 2:
        print("Error: --compare requires two URLs", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    # Parse headers
    headers = parse_headers(args.headers)

    try:
        tester = APILoadTester(
            urls=args.urls,
            method=args.method,
            body=args.body,
            headers=headers,
            concurrency=args.concurrency,
            duration=args.duration,
            timeout=args.timeout,
            compare=args.compare,
            verbose=args.verbose,
            verify_ssl=not args.no_verify_ssl,
        )

        results = tester.run()

        if args.json:
            output = json.dumps(results, indent=2)
            if args.output:
                with open(args.output, 'w') as f:
                    f.write(output)
                print(f"\nResults written to: {args.output}")
            else:
                print(output)
        elif args.output:
            with open(args.output, 'w') as f:
                json.dump(results, f, indent=2)
            print(f"\nResults written to: {args.output}")

    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\nTest interrupted by user")
        sys.exit(1)
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

FILE:scripts/api_scaffolder.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
API Scaffolder

Generates Express.js route handlers, validation middleware, and TypeScript types
from OpenAPI specifications (YAML/JSON).

Usage:
    python api_scaffolder.py openapi.yaml --output src/routes/
    python api_scaffolder.py openapi.json --framework fastify --output src/
    python api_scaffolder.py spec.yaml --types-only --output src/types/
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import re
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any
from datetime import datetime


def load_yaml_as_json(content: str) -> Dict:
    """Parse YAML content without PyYAML dependency (basic subset)."""
    lines = content.split('\n')
    result = {}
    stack = [(result, -1)]
    current_key = None
    in_array = False
    array_indent = -1

    for line in lines:
        stripped = line.lstrip()
        if not stripped or stripped.startswith('#'):
            continue

        indent = len(line) - len(stripped)

        # Pop stack until we find the right level
        while len(stack) > 1 and stack[-1][1] >= indent:
            stack.pop()

        current_obj = stack[-1][0]

        if stripped.startswith('- '):
            # Array item
            value = stripped[2:].strip()
            if isinstance(current_obj, list):
                if ':' in value:
                    # Object in array
                    key, val = value.split(':', 1)
                    new_obj = {key.strip(): val.strip().strip('"').strip("'")}
                    current_obj.append(new_obj)
                    stack.append((new_obj, indent))
                else:
                    current_obj.append(value.strip('"').strip("'"))
        elif ':' in stripped:
            key, value = stripped.split(':', 1)
            key = key.strip()
            value = value.strip()

            if value == '':
                # Check next line for array or object
                new_obj = {}
                current_obj[key] = new_obj
                stack.append((new_obj, indent))
            elif value.startswith('[') and value.endswith(']'):
                # Inline array
                items = value[1:-1].split(',')
                current_obj[key] = [i.strip().strip('"').strip("'") for i in items if i.strip()]
            else:
                # Simple value
                value = value.strip('"').strip("'")
                if value.lower() == 'true':
                    value = True
                elif value.lower() == 'false':
                    value = False
                elif value.isdigit():
                    value = int(value)
                current_obj[key] = value

    return result


def load_spec(spec_path: Path) -> Dict:
    """Load OpenAPI spec from YAML or JSON file."""
    content = spec_path.read_text()

    if spec_path.suffix in ['.yaml', '.yml']:
        try:
            import yaml
            return yaml.safe_load(content)
        except ImportError:
            # Fallback to basic YAML parser
            return load_yaml_as_json(content)
    else:
        return json.loads(content)


def openapi_type_to_ts(schema: Dict) -> str:
    """Convert OpenAPI schema type to TypeScript type."""
    if not schema:
        return 'unknown'

    if '$ref' in schema:
        ref = schema['$ref']
        return ref.split('/')[-1]

    type_map = {
        'string': 'string',
        'integer': 'number',
        'number': 'number',
        'boolean': 'boolean',
        'object': 'Record<string, unknown>',
        'array': 'unknown[]',
    }

    schema_type = schema.get('type', 'unknown')

    if schema_type == 'array':
        items = schema.get('items', {})
        item_type = openapi_type_to_ts(items)
        return f'{item_type}[]'

    if schema_type == 'object':
        properties = schema.get('properties', {})
        if properties:
            props = []
            required = schema.get('required', [])
            for name, prop in properties.items():
                ts_type = openapi_type_to_ts(prop)
                optional = '?' if name not in required else ''
                props.append(f'  {name}{optional}: {ts_type};')
            return '{\n' + '\n'.join(props) + '\n}'
        return 'Record<string, unknown>'

    if 'enum' in schema:
        values = ' | '.join(f"'{v}'" for v in schema['enum'])
        return values

    return type_map.get(schema_type, 'unknown')


def generate_zod_schema(schema: Dict, name: str) -> str:
    """Generate Zod validation schema from OpenAPI schema."""
    if not schema:
        return f'export const {name}Schema = z.unknown();'

    def schema_to_zod(s: Dict) -> str:
        if '$ref' in s:
            ref_name = s['$ref'].split('/')[-1]
            return f'{ref_name}Schema'

        s_type = s.get('type', 'unknown')

        if s_type == 'string':
            zod = 'z.string()'
            if 'minLength' in s:
                zod += f'.min({s["minLength"]})'
            if 'maxLength' in s:
                zod += f'.max({s["maxLength"]})'
            if 'pattern' in s:
                zod += f'.regex(/{s["pattern"]}/)'
            if s.get('format') == 'email':
                zod += '.email()'
            if s.get('format') == 'uuid':
                zod += '.uuid()'
            if 'enum' in s:
                values = ', '.join(f"'{v}'" for v in s['enum'])
                return f'z.enum([{values}])'
            return zod

        if s_type == 'integer':
            zod = 'z.number().int()'
            if 'minimum' in s:
                zod += f'.min({s["minimum"]})'
            if 'maximum' in s:
                zod += f'.max({s["maximum"]})'
            return zod

        if s_type == 'number':
            zod = 'z.number()'
            if 'minimum' in s:
                zod += f'.min({s["minimum"]})'
            if 'maximum' in s:
                zod += f'.max({s["maximum"]})'
            return zod

        if s_type == 'boolean':
            return 'z.boolean()'

        if s_type == 'array':
            items_zod = schema_to_zod(s.get('items', {}))
            return f'z.array({items_zod})'

        if s_type == 'object':
            properties = s.get('properties', {})
            required = s.get('required', [])
            if not properties:
                return 'z.record(z.unknown())'

            props = []
            for prop_name, prop_schema in properties.items():
                prop_zod = schema_to_zod(prop_schema)
                if prop_name not in required:
                    prop_zod += '.optional()'
                props.append(f'  {prop_name}: {prop_zod},')

            return 'z.object({\n' + '\n'.join(props) + '\n})'

        return 'z.unknown()'

    return f'export const {name}Schema = {schema_to_zod(schema)};'


def to_camel_case(s: str) -> str:
    """Convert string to camelCase."""
    s = re.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9]', ' ', s)
    words = s.split()
    if not words:
        return s
    return words[0].lower() + ''.join(w.capitalize() for w in words[1:])


def to_pascal_case(s: str) -> str:
    """Convert string to PascalCase."""
    s = re.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9]', ' ', s)
    return ''.join(w.capitalize() for w in s.split())


def extract_path_params(path: str) -> List[str]:
    """Extract path parameters from OpenAPI path."""
    return re.findall(r'\{(\w+)\}', path)


def openapi_path_to_express(path: str) -> str:
    """Convert OpenAPI path to Express path format."""
    return re.sub(r'\{(\w+)\}', r':\1', path)


class APIScaffolder:
    """Generate Express.js routes from OpenAPI specification."""

    SUPPORTED_FRAMEWORKS = ['express', 'fastify', 'koa']

    def __init__(self, spec_path: str, output_dir: str, framework: str = 'express',
                 types_only: bool = False, verbose: bool = False):
        self.spec_path = Path(spec_path)
        self.output_dir = Path(output_dir)
        self.framework = framework
        self.types_only = types_only
        self.verbose = verbose
        self.spec: Dict = {}
        self.generated_files: List[str] = []

    def run(self) -> Dict:
        """Execute scaffolding process."""
        print(f"API Scaffolder - {self.framework.capitalize()}")
        print(f"Spec: {self.spec_path}")
        print(f"Output: {self.output_dir}")
        print("-" * 50)

        self.validate()
        self.load_spec()
        self.ensure_output_dir()

        if self.types_only:
            self.generate_types()
        else:
            self.generate_types()
            self.generate_validators()
            self.generate_routes()
            self.generate_index()

        return {
            'status': 'success',
            'spec': str(self.spec_path),
            'output': str(self.output_dir),
            'framework': self.framework,
            'generated_files': self.generated_files,
            'routes_count': len(self.get_operations()),
            'types_count': len(self.get_schemas()),
        }

    def validate(self):
        """Validate inputs."""
        if not self.spec_path.exists():
            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Spec file not found: {self.spec_path}")

        if self.framework not in self.SUPPORTED_FRAMEWORKS:
            raise ValueError(f"Unsupported framework: {self.framework}")

    def load_spec(self):
        """Load and parse OpenAPI specification."""
        self.spec = load_spec(self.spec_path)

        if self.verbose:
            title = self.spec.get('info', {}).get('title', 'Unknown')
            version = self.spec.get('info', {}).get('version', '0.0.0')
            print(f"Loaded: {title} v{version}")

    def ensure_output_dir(self):
        """Create output directory if needed."""
        self.output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)

    def get_schemas(self) -> Dict:
        """Get component schemas from spec."""
        return self.spec.get('components', {}).get('schemas', {})

    def get_operations(self) -> List[Dict]:
        """Extract all operations from spec."""
        operations = []
        paths = self.spec.get('paths', {})

        for path, methods in paths.items():
            if not isinstance(methods, dict):
                continue

            for method, details in methods.items():
                if method.lower() not in ['get', 'post', 'put', 'patch', 'delete']:
                    continue

                if not isinstance(details, dict):
                    continue

                op_id = details.get('operationId', f'{method}_{path}'.replace('/', '_'))

                operations.append({
                    'path': path,
                    'method': method.lower(),
                    'operation_id': op_id,
                    'summary': details.get('summary', ''),
                    'parameters': details.get('parameters', []),
                    'request_body': details.get('requestBody', {}),
                    'responses': details.get('responses', {}),
                    'tags': details.get('tags', ['default']),
                })

        return operations

    def generate_types(self):
        """Generate TypeScript type definitions."""
        schemas = self.get_schemas()

        lines = [
            '// Auto-generated TypeScript types',
            f'// Generated from: {self.spec_path.name}',
            f'// Date: {datetime.now().isoformat()}',
            '',
        ]

        for name, schema in schemas.items():
            ts_type = openapi_type_to_ts(schema)
            if ts_type.startswith('{'):
                lines.append(f'export interface {name} {ts_type}')
            else:
                lines.append(f'export type {name} = {ts_type};')
            lines.append('')

        # Generate request/response types from operations
        for op in self.get_operations():
            op_name = to_pascal_case(op['operation_id'])

            # Request body type
            req_body = op.get('request_body', {})
            if req_body:
                content = req_body.get('content', {})
                json_content = content.get('application/json', {})
                schema = json_content.get('schema', {})
                if schema and '$ref' not in schema:
                    ts_type = openapi_type_to_ts(schema)
                    lines.append(f'export interface {op_name}Request {ts_type}')
                    lines.append('')

            # Response type (200 response)
            responses = op.get('responses', {})
            success_resp = responses.get('200', responses.get('201', {}))
            if success_resp:
                content = success_resp.get('content', {})
                json_content = content.get('application/json', {})
                schema = json_content.get('schema', {})
                if schema and '$ref' not in schema:
                    ts_type = openapi_type_to_ts(schema)
                    lines.append(f'export interface {op_name}Response {ts_type}')
                    lines.append('')

        types_file = self.output_dir / 'types.ts'
        types_file.write_text('\n'.join(lines))
        self.generated_files.append(str(types_file))
        print(f"  Generated: {types_file}")

    def generate_validators(self):
        """Generate Zod validation schemas."""
        schemas = self.get_schemas()

        lines = [
            "import { z } from 'zod';",
            '',
            '// Auto-generated Zod validation schemas',
            f'// Generated from: {self.spec_path.name}',
            '',
        ]

        for name, schema in schemas.items():
            zod_schema = generate_zod_schema(schema, name)
            lines.append(zod_schema)
            lines.append(f'export type {name} = z.infer<typeof {name}Schema>;')
            lines.append('')

        # Generate validation middleware
        lines.extend([
            '// Validation middleware factory',
            'import { Request, Response, NextFunction } from "express";',
            '',
            'export function validate<T>(schema: z.ZodSchema<T>) {',
            '  return (req: Request, res: Response, next: NextFunction) => {',
            '    const result = schema.safeParse(req.body);',
            '    if (!result.success) {',
            '      return res.status(400).json({',
            '        error: {',
            '          code: "VALIDATION_ERROR",',
            '          message: "Request validation failed",',
            '          details: result.error.errors.map(e => ({',
            '            field: e.path.join("."),',
            '            message: e.message,',
            '          })),',
            '        },',
            '      });',
            '    }',
            '    req.body = result.data;',
            '    next();',
            '  };',
            '}',
        ])

        validators_file = self.output_dir / 'validators.ts'
        validators_file.write_text('\n'.join(lines))
        self.generated_files.append(str(validators_file))
        print(f"  Generated: {validators_file}")

    def generate_routes(self):
        """Generate route handlers."""
        operations = self.get_operations()

        # Group by tag
        routes_by_tag: Dict[str, List[Dict]] = {}
        for op in operations:
            tag = op['tags'][0] if op['tags'] else 'default'
            if tag not in routes_by_tag:
                routes_by_tag[tag] = []
            routes_by_tag[tag].append(op)

        # Generate a route file per tag
        for tag, ops in routes_by_tag.items():
            self.generate_route_file(tag, ops)

    def generate_route_file(self, tag: str, operations: List[Dict]):
        """Generate a single route file."""
        tag_name = to_camel_case(tag)

        lines = [
            "import { Router, Request, Response, NextFunction } from 'express';",
            "import { validate } from './validators';",
            "import * as schemas from './validators';",
            '',
            f'const router = Router();',
            '',
        ]

        for op in operations:
            method = op['method']
            path = openapi_path_to_express(op['path'])
            handler_name = to_camel_case(op['operation_id'])
            summary = op.get('summary', '')

            # Check if has request body
            req_body = op.get('request_body', {})
            has_body = bool(req_body.get('content', {}).get('application/json'))

            # Find schema reference
            schema_ref = None
            if has_body:
                content = req_body.get('content', {}).get('application/json', {})
                schema = content.get('schema', {})
                if '$ref' in schema:
                    schema_ref = schema['$ref'].split('/')[-1]

            lines.append(f'/**')
            if summary:
                lines.append(f' * {summary}')
            lines.append(f' * {method.upper()} {op["path"]}')
            lines.append(f' */')

            middleware = ''
            if schema_ref:
                middleware = f'validate(schemas.{schema_ref}Schema), '

            lines.append(f"router.{method}('{path}', {middleware}async (req: Request, res: Response, next: NextFunction) => {{")
            lines.append('  try {')

            # Extract path params
            path_params = extract_path_params(op['path'])
            if path_params:
                lines.append(f"    const {{ {', '.join(path_params)} }} = req.params;")

            lines.append('')
            lines.append(f'    // TODO: Implement {handler_name}')
            lines.append('')

            # Default response based on method
            if method == 'post':
                lines.append("    res.status(201).json({ message: 'Created' });")
            elif method == 'delete':
                lines.append("    res.status(204).send();")
            else:
                lines.append("    res.json({ message: 'OK' });")

            lines.append('  } catch (err) {')
            lines.append('    next(err);')
            lines.append('  }')
            lines.append('});')
            lines.append('')

        lines.append(f'export default router;')

        route_file = self.output_dir / f'{tag_name}.routes.ts'
        route_file.write_text('\n'.join(lines))
        self.generated_files.append(str(route_file))
        print(f"  Generated: {route_file} ({len(operations)} handlers)")

    def generate_index(self):
        """Generate index file that combines all routes."""
        operations = self.get_operations()

        # Get unique tags
        tags = set()
        for op in operations:
            tag = op['tags'][0] if op['tags'] else 'default'
            tags.add(tag)

        lines = [
            "import { Router } from 'express';",
            '',
        ]

        for tag in sorted(tags):
            tag_name = to_camel_case(tag)
            lines.append(f"import {tag_name}Routes from './{tag_name}.routes';")

        lines.extend([
            '',
            'const router = Router();',
            '',
        ])

        for tag in sorted(tags):
            tag_name = to_camel_case(tag)
            # Use tag as base path
            base_path = '/' + tag.lower().replace(' ', '-')
            lines.append(f"router.use('{base_path}', {tag_name}Routes);")

        lines.extend([
            '',
            'export default router;',
        ])

        index_file = self.output_dir / 'index.ts'
        index_file.write_text('\n'.join(lines))
        self.generated_files.append(str(index_file))
        print(f"  Generated: {index_file}")


def main():
    """CLI entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='Generate Express.js routes from OpenAPI specification',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s openapi.yaml --output src/routes/
  %(prog)s spec.json --framework fastify --output src/api/
  %(prog)s openapi.yaml --types-only --output src/types/
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'spec',
        help='Path to OpenAPI specification (YAML or JSON)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        default='./generated',
        help='Output directory (default: ./generated)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--framework', '-f',
        choices=['express', 'fastify', 'koa'],
        default='express',
        help='Target framework (default: express)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--types-only',
        action='store_true',
        help='Generate only TypeScript types'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--json',
        action='store_true',
        help='Output results as JSON'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        scaffolder = APIScaffolder(
            spec_path=args.spec,
            output_dir=args.output,
            framework=args.framework,
            types_only=args.types_only,
            verbose=args.verbose,
        )

        results = scaffolder.run()

        print("-" * 50)
        print(f"Generated {results['routes_count']} route handlers")
        print(f"Generated {results['types_count']} type definitions")
        print(f"Output: {results['output']}")

        if args.json:
            print(json.dumps(results, indent=2))

    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

FILE:scripts/backend_decision_engine.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
backend_decision_engine.py — Deterministic backend pattern + stack picker.

Stdlib-only. No LLM calls. Matches caller-supplied constraints (team size,
QPS, tenancy, data sensitivity, pattern preference) against profile JSON
files in ../profiles/ and returns a ranked recommendation with SLO floor,
anti-patterns, named approvers, and kill criteria.

Karpathy discipline:
  - #1 Think Before Coding: requires the seven forcing-question answers as
    inputs. Refuses to recommend without read/write ratio + QPS.
  - #4 Goal-Driven Execution: every recommendation prints the SLO floor
    (p50/p95/p99 latency + uptime + RPO/RTO).

Matt Pocock discipline:
  - Never auto-approves. Production schema changes always name the human
    chain (tech-lead + on-call + DBA).

Usage:
    python backend_decision_engine.py --help
    python backend_decision_engine.py --sample
    python backend_decision_engine.py \\
        --team-size 8 --qps-p99 50 --read-write-ratio 20 \\
        --tenancy shared-multi-tenant --data-sensitivity pii \\
        --pattern modular-monolith --language-preference typescript
    python backend_decision_engine.py ... --output json
    python backend_decision_engine.py --list-profiles
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any

SCRIPT_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parent
PROFILES_DIR = SCRIPT_DIR.parent / "profiles"


@dataclass
class Inputs:
    team_size: int
    qps_p99: int
    read_write_ratio: float
    tenancy: str
    data_sensitivity: str
    pattern_preference: str
    language_preference: str
    has_platform_team: bool
    needs_admin_panel: bool

    def kill_criteria_check(self) -> list[str]:
        kills: list[str] = []
        # Microservices threshold (Newman, MonolithFirst)
        if self.pattern_preference == "microservices" and self.team_size < 30:
            kills.append(
                f"microservices with team size {self.team_size}: Sam Newman's MonolithFirst rule — "
                "extract a service only when (a) team >= 30 AND (b) bounded context proven independent "
                "AND (c) platform team exists. Reduce to modular monolith."
            )
        if self.pattern_preference == "microservices" and not self.has_platform_team:
            kills.append(
                "microservices without a platform team: operational burden falls on product engineers, "
                "halving their velocity. Either fund a platform team or stay modular."
            )
        # Compliance gate
        if self.data_sensitivity in ("phi", "pci") and self.team_size < 4:
            kills.append(
                f"data sensitivity {self.data_sensitivity!r} with team size {self.team_size}: regulated workloads "
                "require named compliance owner + DBA + security review. Escalate to ra-qm-team or cs-ciso-advisor."
            )
        # QPS realism
        if self.qps_p99 > 5000 and self.pattern_preference == "modular-monolith":
            kills.append(
                f"QPS p99 {self.qps_p99} with modular monolith: throughput class typically forces extracted "
                "services for hot paths. Re-examine pattern with the candidate hot path identified."
            )
        if self.qps_p99 < 1 and self.team_size > 5:
            kills.append(
                f"QPS p99 {self.qps_p99} with team size {self.team_size}: traffic forecast is implausibly low — "
                "pull current metrics or this is a tooling problem, not an architecture problem."
            )
        return kills


@dataclass
class Match:
    profile_name: str
    score: float
    matched_constraints: list[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    violated_constraints: list[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    profile_data: dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)


def load_profiles() -> dict[str, dict[str, Any]]:
    profiles: dict[str, dict[str, Any]] = {}
    if not PROFILES_DIR.exists():
        return profiles
    for p in sorted(PROFILES_DIR.glob("*.json")):
        with p.open() as f:
            data = json.load(f)
        profiles[data.get("profile_name", p.stem)] = data
    return profiles


def score_profile(profile: dict[str, Any], inputs: Inputs) -> Match:
    name = profile.get("profile_name", "unknown")
    c = profile.get("constraints", {})
    matched: list[str] = []
    violated: list[str] = []
    w_total = 0.0
    w_matched = 0.0

    def check(label: str, ok: bool, weight: float) -> None:
        nonlocal w_total, w_matched
        w_total += weight
        if ok:
            w_matched += weight
            matched.append(label)
        else:
            violated.append(label)

    if "team_size_min" in c:
        check(f"team_size >= {c['team_size_min']}", inputs.team_size >= c["team_size_min"], weight=2.0)
    if "team_size_max" in c:
        check(f"team_size <= {c['team_size_max']}", inputs.team_size <= c["team_size_max"], weight=2.0)
    if "tenancy" in c:
        target = c["tenancy"]
        ok = inputs.tenancy in target or target in inputs.tenancy
        check(f"tenancy ~ {target}", ok, weight=1.5)
    if "data_sensitivity_tier_max" in c:
        tier_order = {"public": 0, "internal": 1, "pii-only": 2, "pii": 2, "phi": 3, "pci": 3, "regulated": 4}
        ok = tier_order.get(inputs.data_sensitivity, 0) <= tier_order.get(c["data_sensitivity_tier_max"], 4)
        check(f"data_sensitivity <= {c['data_sensitivity_tier_max']}", ok, weight=1.0)
    if "pattern" in c:
        target = c["pattern"]
        ok = inputs.pattern_preference in target or target in inputs.pattern_preference
        check(f"pattern ~ {target}", ok, weight=2.0)
    if "qps_p99_min" in c:
        check(f"qps_p99 >= {c['qps_p99_min']}", inputs.qps_p99 >= c["qps_p99_min"], weight=1.5)
    if "platform_team_exists" in c:
        check(
            f"platform_team_exists = {c['platform_team_exists']}",
            inputs.has_platform_team == c["platform_team_exists"],
            weight=1.5,
        )
    if "admin_panel_needed" in c:
        check(
            f"admin_panel_needed = {c['admin_panel_needed']}",
            inputs.needs_admin_panel == c["admin_panel_needed"],
            weight=1.0,
        )
    # Language preference — match only against fields that explicitly name a language:
    # profile_name, stack.language, stack.runtime. The previous substring search over
    # the entire serialized profile false-matched e.g. "go" against "django"/"mongo".
    if inputs.language_preference:
        lang = inputs.language_preference.lower()
        stack = profile.get("stack", {})
        language_fields = [
            name.lower(),
            str(stack.get("language", "")).lower(),
            str(stack.get("runtime", "")).lower(),
        ]
        # Token-level match: split on '-' and check exact membership so "go" doesn't
        # match "mongo" but still matches "go-or-rust-microservice".
        tokens: set[str] = set()
        for field in language_fields:
            tokens.update(field.replace("_", "-").split("-"))
        if lang in tokens:
            check(f"stack-language matches '{inputs.language_preference}'", True, weight=1.0)

    score = w_matched / w_total if w_total > 0 else 0.0
    return Match(
        profile_name=name,
        score=score,
        matched_constraints=matched,
        violated_constraints=violated,
        profile_data=profile,
    )


def rank(profiles: dict[str, dict[str, Any]], inputs: Inputs) -> list[Match]:
    matches = [score_profile(p, inputs) for p in profiles.values()]
    matches.sort(key=lambda m: m.score, reverse=True)
    return matches


def render_markdown(inputs: Inputs, matches: list[Match], kills: list[str]) -> str:
    L: list[str] = []
    L.append("# Backend Stack Decision")
    L.append("")
    L.append("## Inputs (your assumptions, Karpathy #1)")
    L.append("")
    for k, v in asdict(inputs).items():
        L.append(f"- **{k}**: `{v}`")
    L.append("")
    if kills:
        L.append("## Kill criteria tripped — STOP and resolve")
        L.append("")
        for k in kills:
            L.append(f"- {k}")
        L.append("")
    if not matches:
        L.append("No profiles found in ../profiles/.")
        return "\n".join(L)
    top = matches[0]
    second = matches[1] if len(matches) > 1 else None
    L.append("## Recommended profile")
    L.append("")
    L.append(f"**{top.profile_name}** — fit score {top.score:.0%}")
    L.append("")
    L.append(f"_{top.profile_data.get('description', '')}_")
    L.append("")
    if top.matched_constraints:
        L.append("**Matched:**")
        for c in top.matched_constraints:
            L.append(f"- {c}")
        L.append("")
    if top.violated_constraints:
        L.append("**Violated (review before locking):**")
        for c in top.violated_constraints:
            L.append(f"- {c}")
        L.append("")
    if second and abs(top.score - second.score) < 0.15:
        L.append(f"## Close runner-up: {second.profile_name} ({second.score:.0%}) — surface the tradeoff.")
        L.append("")
    for stack_key in ("stack", "stack_go", "stack_rust"):
        stack = top.profile_data.get(stack_key)
        if stack:
            L.append(f"## {stack_key}")
            L.append("")
            L.append("```json")
            L.append(json.dumps(stack, indent=2))
            L.append("```")
            L.append("")
    anti = top.profile_data.get("anti_recommendations", {})
    if anti:
        L.append("## Anti-patterns (DO NOT introduce on this profile)")
        L.append("")
        for k, v in anti.items():
            L.append(f"- **{k}** — {v}")
        L.append("")
    thresh = top.profile_data.get("success_thresholds", {})
    if thresh:
        L.append("## Verifiable SLO floor (Karpathy #4)")
        L.append("")
        for k, v in thresh.items():
            L.append(f"- `{k}` = {v}")
        L.append("")
    approvers = top.profile_data.get("named_approver_chain", {})
    if approvers:
        L.append("## Named approvers (this tool NEVER auto-approves)")
        L.append("")
        for k, v in approvers.items():
            L.append(f"- **{k}**: {v}")
        L.append("")
    canon = top.profile_data.get("canon_references", [])
    if canon:
        L.append("## Canon")
        L.append("")
        for c in canon:
            L.append(f"- {c}")
        L.append("")
    L.append("---")
    L.append("")
    L.append("BEFORE locking: fork into `slo-architect` to formalize the SLO, and `api-design-reviewer` to validate the API contract.")
    return "\n".join(L)


def render_json(inputs: Inputs, matches: list[Match], kills: list[str]) -> str:
    return json.dumps(
        {
            "inputs": asdict(inputs),
            "kill_criteria_tripped": kills,
            "ranked_matches": [
                {
                    "profile_name": m.profile_name,
                    "score": round(m.score, 4),
                    "matched_constraints": m.matched_constraints,
                    "violated_constraints": m.violated_constraints,
                    "stack": m.profile_data.get("stack")
                    or m.profile_data.get("stack_go")
                    or m.profile_data.get("stack_rust")
                    or {},
                    "anti_recommendations": m.profile_data.get("anti_recommendations", {}),
                    "success_thresholds": m.profile_data.get("success_thresholds", {}),
                    "named_approver_chain": m.profile_data.get("named_approver_chain", {}),
                }
                for m in matches
            ],
        },
        indent=2,
    )


def build_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Deterministic backend pattern + stack picker. Surfaces tradeoffs + SLO floor + named approvers. Never auto-approves.",
        epilog="See ../references/forcing_questions.md for the 7-question grill.",
    )
    p.add_argument("--team-size", type=int, help="Backend engineers on this service.")
    p.add_argument("--qps-p99", type=int, help="Year-1 p99 QPS forecast.")
    p.add_argument("--read-write-ratio", type=float, help="Reads per write.")
    p.add_argument(
        "--tenancy",
        choices=["single-tenant", "shared-multi-tenant", "isolated-multi-tenant"],
        help="Tenancy model.",
    )
    p.add_argument(
        "--data-sensitivity",
        choices=["public", "internal", "pii-only", "pii", "phi", "pci", "regulated"],
        help="Highest data sensitivity tier in scope.",
    )
    p.add_argument(
        "--pattern",
        choices=["monolith", "modular-monolith", "domain-bounded-services", "microservices", "serverless"],
        help="Preferred pattern.",
    )
    p.add_argument(
        "--language-preference",
        choices=["typescript", "python", "go", "rust", "java", "kotlin", "dotnet"],
        default="typescript",
        help="Preferred backend language.",
    )
    p.add_argument("--platform-team", choices=["true", "false"], default="false", help="Dedicated platform team exists?")
    p.add_argument("--needs-admin-panel", choices=["true", "false"], default="false", help="Admin panel needed (Django shines)?")
    p.add_argument("--output", choices=["markdown", "json"], default="markdown")
    p.add_argument("--list-profiles", action="store_true")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true")
    return p


def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
    parser = build_parser()
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)
    profiles = load_profiles()

    if args.list_profiles:
        if not profiles:
            print("No profiles found in", PROFILES_DIR, file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
        for name, data in profiles.items():
            print(f"{name}: {data.get('description', '')[:120]}")
        return 0

    if args.sample:
        inputs = Inputs(
            team_size=8,
            qps_p99=50,
            read_write_ratio=20.0,
            tenancy="shared-multi-tenant",
            data_sensitivity="pii",
            pattern_preference="modular-monolith",
            language_preference="typescript",
            has_platform_team=False,
            needs_admin_panel=False,
        )
    else:
        required = [
            ("team_size", args.team_size),
            ("qps_p99", args.qps_p99),
            ("read_write_ratio", args.read_write_ratio),
            ("tenancy", args.tenancy),
            ("data_sensitivity", args.data_sensitivity),
            ("pattern", args.pattern),
        ]
        missing = [n for n, v in required if v is None]
        if missing:
            print("Missing required inputs: " + ", ".join(missing), file=sys.stderr)
            print("Run with --sample for an example, or --list-profiles.", file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
        inputs = Inputs(
            team_size=args.team_size,
            qps_p99=args.qps_p99,
            read_write_ratio=args.read_write_ratio,
            tenancy=args.tenancy,
            data_sensitivity=args.data_sensitivity,
            pattern_preference=args.pattern,
            language_preference=args.language_preference,
            has_platform_team=(args.platform_team == "true"),
            needs_admin_panel=(args.needs_admin_panel == "true"),
        )

    kills = inputs.kill_criteria_check()
    matches = rank(profiles, inputs)
    if args.output == "json":
        print(render_json(inputs, matches, kills))
    else:
        print(render_markdown(inputs, matches, kills))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/database_migration_tool.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Database Migration Tool

Analyzes SQL schema files, detects potential issues, suggests indexes,
and generates migration scripts with rollback support.

Usage:
    python database_migration_tool.py schema.sql --analyze
    python database_migration_tool.py old.sql --compare new.sql --output migrations/
    python database_migration_tool.py schema.sql --suggest-indexes
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import re
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Set, Tuple
from datetime import datetime
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict


@dataclass
class Column:
    """Database column definition."""
    name: str
    data_type: str
    nullable: bool = True
    default: Optional[str] = None
    primary_key: bool = False
    unique: bool = False
    references: Optional[str] = None


@dataclass
class Index:
    """Database index definition."""
    name: str
    table: str
    columns: List[str]
    unique: bool = False
    partial: Optional[str] = None


@dataclass
class Table:
    """Database table definition."""
    name: str
    columns: Dict[str, Column] = field(default_factory=dict)
    indexes: List[Index] = field(default_factory=list)
    primary_key: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
    foreign_keys: List[Dict] = field(default_factory=list)


@dataclass
class Issue:
    """Schema issue or recommendation."""
    severity: str  # 'error', 'warning', 'info'
    category: str  # 'index', 'naming', 'type', 'constraint'
    table: str
    message: str
    suggestion: Optional[str] = None


class SQLParser:
    """Parse SQL DDL statements."""

    # Common patterns
    CREATE_TABLE_PATTERN = re.compile(
        r'CREATE\s+TABLE\s+(?:IF\s+NOT\s+EXISTS\s+)?["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s*\((.*?)\)\s*;',
        re.IGNORECASE | re.DOTALL
    )

    CREATE_INDEX_PATTERN = re.compile(
        r'CREATE\s+(UNIQUE\s+)?INDEX\s+(?:IF\s+NOT\s+EXISTS\s+)?["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s+'
        r'ON\s+["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s*\(([^)]+)\)(?:\s+WHERE\s+(.+?))?;',
        re.IGNORECASE | re.DOTALL
    )

    COLUMN_PATTERN = re.compile(
        r'["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s+'  # Column name
        r'(\w+(?:\s*\([^)]+\))?)'  # Data type
        r'([^,]*)',  # Constraints
        re.IGNORECASE
    )

    FK_PATTERN = re.compile(
        r'FOREIGN\s+KEY\s*\(["`]?(\w+)["`]?\)\s+'
        r'REFERENCES\s+["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s*\(["`]?(\w+)["`]?\)',
        re.IGNORECASE
    )

    def parse(self, sql: str) -> Dict[str, Table]:
        """Parse SQL and return table definitions."""
        tables = {}

        # Parse CREATE TABLE statements
        for match in self.CREATE_TABLE_PATTERN.finditer(sql):
            table_name = match.group(1)
            body = match.group(2)
            table = self._parse_table_body(table_name, body)
            tables[table_name] = table

        # Parse CREATE INDEX statements
        for match in self.CREATE_INDEX_PATTERN.finditer(sql):
            unique = bool(match.group(1))
            index_name = match.group(2)
            table_name = match.group(3)
            columns = [c.strip().strip('"`') for c in match.group(4).split(',')]
            where_clause = match.group(5)

            index = Index(
                name=index_name,
                table=table_name,
                columns=columns,
                unique=unique,
                partial=where_clause.strip() if where_clause else None
            )

            if table_name in tables:
                tables[table_name].indexes.append(index)

        return tables

    def _parse_table_body(self, table_name: str, body: str) -> Table:
        """Parse table body (columns, constraints)."""
        table = Table(name=table_name)

        # Split by comma, but respect parentheses
        parts = self._split_by_comma(body)

        for part in parts:
            part = part.strip()

            # Skip empty parts
            if not part:
                continue

            # Check for PRIMARY KEY constraint
            if part.upper().startswith('PRIMARY KEY'):
                pk_match = re.search(r'PRIMARY\s+KEY\s*\(([^)]+)\)', part, re.IGNORECASE)
                if pk_match:
                    cols = [c.strip().strip('"`') for c in pk_match.group(1).split(',')]
                    table.primary_key = cols

            # Check for FOREIGN KEY constraint
            elif part.upper().startswith('FOREIGN KEY'):
                fk_match = self.FK_PATTERN.search(part)
                if fk_match:
                    table.foreign_keys.append({
                        'column': fk_match.group(1),
                        'ref_table': fk_match.group(2),
                        'ref_column': fk_match.group(3),
                    })

            # Check for CONSTRAINT
            elif part.upper().startswith('CONSTRAINT'):
                # Handle named constraints
                if 'PRIMARY KEY' in part.upper():
                    pk_match = re.search(r'PRIMARY\s+KEY\s*\(([^)]+)\)', part, re.IGNORECASE)
                    if pk_match:
                        cols = [c.strip().strip('"`') for c in pk_match.group(1).split(',')]
                        table.primary_key = cols
                elif 'FOREIGN KEY' in part.upper():
                    fk_match = self.FK_PATTERN.search(part)
                    if fk_match:
                        table.foreign_keys.append({
                            'column': fk_match.group(1),
                            'ref_table': fk_match.group(2),
                            'ref_column': fk_match.group(3),
                        })

            # Regular column definition
            else:
                col_match = self.COLUMN_PATTERN.match(part)
                if col_match:
                    col_name = col_match.group(1)
                    col_type = col_match.group(2)
                    constraints = col_match.group(3).upper() if col_match.group(3) else ''

                    column = Column(
                        name=col_name,
                        data_type=col_type.upper(),
                        nullable='NOT NULL' not in constraints,
                        primary_key='PRIMARY KEY' in constraints,
                        unique='UNIQUE' in constraints,
                    )

                    # Extract default value
                    default_match = re.search(r'DEFAULT\s+(\S+)', constraints, re.IGNORECASE)
                    if default_match:
                        column.default = default_match.group(1)

                    # Extract references
                    ref_match = re.search(
                        r'REFERENCES\s+["`]?(\w+)["`]?\s*\(["`]?(\w+)["`]?\)',
                        constraints,
                        re.IGNORECASE
                    )
                    if ref_match:
                        column.references = f"{ref_match.group(1)}({ref_match.group(2)})"
                        table.foreign_keys.append({
                            'column': col_name,
                            'ref_table': ref_match.group(1),
                            'ref_column': ref_match.group(2),
                        })

                    if column.primary_key and col_name not in table.primary_key:
                        table.primary_key.append(col_name)

                    table.columns[col_name] = column

        return table

    def _split_by_comma(self, s: str) -> List[str]:
        """Split string by comma, respecting parentheses."""
        parts = []
        current = []
        depth = 0

        for char in s:
            if char == '(':
                depth += 1
            elif char == ')':
                depth -= 1
            elif char == ',' and depth == 0:
                parts.append(''.join(current))
                current = []
                continue
            current.append(char)

        if current:
            parts.append(''.join(current))

        return parts


class SchemaAnalyzer:
    """Analyze database schema for issues and optimizations."""

    # Columns that typically need indexes (foreign keys)
    FK_COLUMN_PATTERNS = ['_id', 'Id', '_ID']

    # Columns that typically need indexes for filtering
    FILTER_COLUMN_PATTERNS = ['status', 'state', 'type', 'category', 'active', 'enabled', 'deleted']

    # Columns that typically need indexes for sorting/ordering
    SORT_COLUMN_PATTERNS = ['created_at', 'updated_at', 'date', 'timestamp', 'order', 'position']

    def __init__(self, tables: Dict[str, Table]):
        self.tables = tables
        self.issues: List[Issue] = []

    def analyze(self) -> List[Issue]:
        """Run all analysis checks."""
        self.issues = []

        for table_name, table in self.tables.items():
            self._check_naming_conventions(table)
            self._check_primary_key(table)
            self._check_foreign_key_indexes(table)
            self._check_common_filter_columns(table)
            self._check_timestamp_columns(table)
            self._check_data_types(table)

        return self.issues

    def _check_naming_conventions(self, table: Table):
        """Check table and column naming conventions."""
        # Table name should be lowercase
        if table.name != table.name.lower():
            self.issues.append(Issue(
                severity='warning',
                category='naming',
                table=table.name,
                message=f"Table name '{table.name}' should be lowercase",
                suggestion=f"Rename to '{table.name.lower()}'"
            ))

        # Table name should be plural (basic check)
        if not table.name.endswith('s') and not table.name.endswith('es'):
            self.issues.append(Issue(
                severity='info',
                category='naming',
                table=table.name,
                message=f"Table name '{table.name}' should typically be plural",
            ))

        for col_name, col in table.columns.items():
            # Column names should be lowercase with underscores
            if col_name != col_name.lower():
                self.issues.append(Issue(
                    severity='warning',
                    category='naming',
                    table=table.name,
                    message=f"Column '{col_name}' should use snake_case",
                    suggestion=f"Rename to '{self._to_snake_case(col_name)}'"
                ))

    def _check_primary_key(self, table: Table):
        """Check for missing primary key."""
        if not table.primary_key:
            self.issues.append(Issue(
                severity='error',
                category='constraint',
                table=table.name,
                message=f"Table '{table.name}' has no primary key",
                suggestion="Add a primary key column (e.g., 'id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY')"
            ))

    def _check_foreign_key_indexes(self, table: Table):
        """Check that foreign key columns have indexes."""
        indexed_columns = set()
        for index in table.indexes:
            indexed_columns.update(index.columns)

        # Primary key columns are implicitly indexed
        indexed_columns.update(table.primary_key)

        for fk in table.foreign_keys:
            fk_col = fk['column']
            if fk_col not in indexed_columns:
                self.issues.append(Issue(
                    severity='warning',
                    category='index',
                    table=table.name,
                    message=f"Foreign key column '{fk_col}' is not indexed",
                    suggestion=f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table.name}_{fk_col} ON {table.name}({fk_col});"
                ))

        # Also check columns that look like foreign keys but aren't declared
        for col_name in table.columns:
            if any(col_name.endswith(pattern) for pattern in self.FK_COLUMN_PATTERNS):
                if col_name not in indexed_columns:
                    # Check if it's actually a declared FK
                    is_declared_fk = any(fk['column'] == col_name for fk in table.foreign_keys)
                    if not is_declared_fk:
                        self.issues.append(Issue(
                            severity='info',
                            category='index',
                            table=table.name,
                            message=f"Column '{col_name}' looks like a foreign key but has no index",
                            suggestion=f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table.name}_{col_name} ON {table.name}({col_name});"
                        ))

    def _check_common_filter_columns(self, table: Table):
        """Check for indexes on commonly filtered columns."""
        indexed_columns = set()
        for index in table.indexes:
            indexed_columns.update(index.columns)
        indexed_columns.update(table.primary_key)

        for col_name in table.columns:
            col_lower = col_name.lower()
            if any(pattern in col_lower for pattern in self.FILTER_COLUMN_PATTERNS):
                if col_name not in indexed_columns:
                    self.issues.append(Issue(
                        severity='info',
                        category='index',
                        table=table.name,
                        message=f"Column '{col_name}' is commonly used for filtering but has no index",
                        suggestion=f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table.name}_{col_name} ON {table.name}({col_name});"
                    ))

    def _check_timestamp_columns(self, table: Table):
        """Check for indexes on timestamp columns used for sorting."""
        has_created_at = 'created_at' in table.columns
        has_updated_at = 'updated_at' in table.columns

        if not has_created_at:
            self.issues.append(Issue(
                severity='info',
                category='convention',
                table=table.name,
                message=f"Table '{table.name}' has no 'created_at' column",
                suggestion="Consider adding: created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()"
            ))

        if not has_updated_at:
            self.issues.append(Issue(
                severity='info',
                category='convention',
                table=table.name,
                message=f"Table '{table.name}' has no 'updated_at' column",
                suggestion="Consider adding: updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()"
            ))

    def _check_data_types(self, table: Table):
        """Check for potential data type issues."""
        for col_name, col in table.columns.items():
            dtype = col.data_type.upper()

            # Check for VARCHAR without length
            if 'VARCHAR' in dtype and '(' not in dtype:
                self.issues.append(Issue(
                    severity='warning',
                    category='type',
                    table=table.name,
                    message=f"Column '{col_name}' uses VARCHAR without length",
                    suggestion="Specify a maximum length, e.g., VARCHAR(255)"
                ))

            # Check for FLOAT/DOUBLE for monetary values
            if 'FLOAT' in dtype or 'DOUBLE' in dtype:
                if 'price' in col_name.lower() or 'amount' in col_name.lower() or 'total' in col_name.lower():
                    self.issues.append(Issue(
                        severity='warning',
                        category='type',
                        table=table.name,
                        message=f"Column '{col_name}' uses floating point for monetary value",
                        suggestion="Use DECIMAL or NUMERIC for monetary values"
                    ))

            # Check for TEXT columns that might benefit from length limits
            if dtype == 'TEXT':
                if 'email' in col_name.lower() or 'url' in col_name.lower():
                    self.issues.append(Issue(
                        severity='info',
                        category='type',
                        table=table.name,
                        message=f"Column '{col_name}' uses TEXT but might benefit from VARCHAR",
                        suggestion=f"Consider VARCHAR(255) for {col_name}"
                    ))

    def _to_snake_case(self, name: str) -> str:
        """Convert name to snake_case."""
        s1 = re.sub('(.)([A-Z][a-z]+)', r'\1_\2', name)
        return re.sub('([a-z0-9])([A-Z])', r'\1_\2', s1).lower()


class MigrationGenerator:
    """Generate migration scripts from schema differences."""

    def __init__(self, old_tables: Dict[str, Table], new_tables: Dict[str, Table]):
        self.old_tables = old_tables
        self.new_tables = new_tables

    def generate(self) -> Tuple[str, str]:
        """Generate UP and DOWN migration scripts."""
        up_statements = []
        down_statements = []

        # Find new tables
        for table_name, table in self.new_tables.items():
            if table_name not in self.old_tables:
                up_statements.append(self._generate_create_table(table))
                down_statements.append(f"DROP TABLE IF EXISTS {table_name};")

        # Find removed tables
        for table_name, table in self.old_tables.items():
            if table_name not in self.new_tables:
                up_statements.append(f"DROP TABLE IF EXISTS {table_name};")
                down_statements.append(self._generate_create_table(table))

        # Find modified tables
        for table_name in set(self.old_tables.keys()) & set(self.new_tables.keys()):
            old_table = self.old_tables[table_name]
            new_table = self.new_tables[table_name]
            up, down = self._compare_tables(old_table, new_table)
            up_statements.extend(up)
            down_statements.extend(down)

        up_sql = '\n\n'.join(up_statements) if up_statements else '-- No changes'
        down_sql = '\n\n'.join(down_statements) if down_statements else '-- No changes'

        return up_sql, down_sql

    def _generate_create_table(self, table: Table) -> str:
        """Generate CREATE TABLE statement."""
        lines = [f"CREATE TABLE {table.name} ("]

        col_defs = []
        for col_name, col in table.columns.items():
            col_def = f"  {col_name} {col.data_type}"
            if not col.nullable:
                col_def += " NOT NULL"
            if col.default:
                col_def += f" DEFAULT {col.default}"
            if col.primary_key and len(table.primary_key) == 1:
                col_def += " PRIMARY KEY"
            if col.unique:
                col_def += " UNIQUE"
            col_defs.append(col_def)

        # Add composite primary key
        if len(table.primary_key) > 1:
            pk_cols = ', '.join(table.primary_key)
            col_defs.append(f"  PRIMARY KEY ({pk_cols})")

        # Add foreign keys
        for fk in table.foreign_keys:
            col_defs.append(
                f"  FOREIGN KEY ({fk['column']}) REFERENCES {fk['ref_table']}({fk['ref_column']})"
            )

        lines.append(',\n'.join(col_defs))
        lines.append(");")

        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _compare_tables(self, old: Table, new: Table) -> Tuple[List[str], List[str]]:
        """Compare two tables and generate ALTER statements."""
        up = []
        down = []

        # New columns
        for col_name, col in new.columns.items():
            if col_name not in old.columns:
                up.append(f"ALTER TABLE {new.name} ADD COLUMN {col_name} {col.data_type}"
                         + (" NOT NULL" if not col.nullable else "")
                         + (f" DEFAULT {col.default}" if col.default else "") + ";")
                down.append(f"ALTER TABLE {new.name} DROP COLUMN IF EXISTS {col_name};")

        # Removed columns
        for col_name, col in old.columns.items():
            if col_name not in new.columns:
                up.append(f"ALTER TABLE {old.name} DROP COLUMN IF EXISTS {col_name};")
                down.append(f"ALTER TABLE {old.name} ADD COLUMN {col_name} {col.data_type}"
                           + (" NOT NULL" if not col.nullable else "")
                           + (f" DEFAULT {col.default}" if col.default else "") + ";")

        # Modified columns (type changes)
        for col_name in set(old.columns.keys()) & set(new.columns.keys()):
            old_col = old.columns[col_name]
            new_col = new.columns[col_name]

            if old_col.data_type != new_col.data_type:
                up.append(f"ALTER TABLE {new.name} ALTER COLUMN {col_name} TYPE {new_col.data_type};")
                down.append(f"ALTER TABLE {old.name} ALTER COLUMN {col_name} TYPE {old_col.data_type};")

        # New indexes
        old_index_names = {idx.name for idx in old.indexes}
        for idx in new.indexes:
            if idx.name not in old_index_names:
                unique = "UNIQUE " if idx.unique else ""
                cols = ', '.join(idx.columns)
                where = f" WHERE {idx.partial}" if idx.partial else ""
                up.append(f"CREATE {unique}INDEX CONCURRENTLY {idx.name} ON {idx.table}({cols}){where};")
                down.append(f"DROP INDEX IF EXISTS {idx.name};")

        # Removed indexes
        new_index_names = {idx.name for idx in new.indexes}
        for idx in old.indexes:
            if idx.name not in new_index_names:
                unique = "UNIQUE " if idx.unique else ""
                cols = ', '.join(idx.columns)
                where = f" WHERE {idx.partial}" if idx.partial else ""
                up.append(f"DROP INDEX IF EXISTS {idx.name};")
                down.append(f"CREATE {unique}INDEX {idx.name} ON {idx.table}({cols}){where};")

        return up, down


class DatabaseMigrationTool:
    """Main tool for database migration analysis."""

    def __init__(self, schema_path: str, compare_path: Optional[str] = None,
                 output_dir: Optional[str] = None, verbose: bool = False):
        self.schema_path = Path(schema_path)
        self.compare_path = Path(compare_path) if compare_path else None
        self.output_dir = Path(output_dir) if output_dir else None
        self.verbose = verbose
        self.parser = SQLParser()

    def run(self, mode: str = 'analyze') -> Dict:
        """Execute the tool in specified mode."""
        print(f"Database Migration Tool")
        print(f"Schema: {self.schema_path}")
        print("-" * 50)

        if not self.schema_path.exists():
            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Schema file not found: {self.schema_path}")

        schema_sql = self.schema_path.read_text()
        tables = self.parser.parse(schema_sql)

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Parsed {len(tables)} tables")

        if mode == 'analyze':
            return self._analyze(tables)
        elif mode == 'compare':
            return self._compare(tables)
        elif mode == 'suggest-indexes':
            return self._suggest_indexes(tables)
        else:
            raise ValueError(f"Unknown mode: {mode}")

    def _analyze(self, tables: Dict[str, Table]) -> Dict:
        """Analyze schema for issues."""
        analyzer = SchemaAnalyzer(tables)
        issues = analyzer.analyze()

        # Group by severity
        errors = [i for i in issues if i.severity == 'error']
        warnings = [i for i in issues if i.severity == 'warning']
        infos = [i for i in issues if i.severity == 'info']

        print(f"\nAnalysis Results:")
        print(f"  Tables: {len(tables)}")
        print(f"  Errors: {len(errors)}")
        print(f"  Warnings: {len(warnings)}")
        print(f"  Suggestions: {len(infos)}")

        if errors:
            print(f"\nERRORS:")
            for issue in errors:
                print(f"  [{issue.table}] {issue.message}")
                if issue.suggestion:
                    print(f"    Suggestion: {issue.suggestion}")

        if warnings:
            print(f"\nWARNINGS:")
            for issue in warnings:
                print(f"  [{issue.table}] {issue.message}")
                if issue.suggestion:
                    print(f"    Suggestion: {issue.suggestion}")

        if self.verbose and infos:
            print(f"\nSUGGESTIONS:")
            for issue in infos:
                print(f"  [{issue.table}] {issue.message}")
                if issue.suggestion:
                    print(f"    {issue.suggestion}")

        return {
            'status': 'success',
            'tables_count': len(tables),
            'issues': {
                'errors': len(errors),
                'warnings': len(warnings),
                'suggestions': len(infos),
            },
            'issues_detail': [asdict(i) for i in issues],
        }

    def _compare(self, old_tables: Dict[str, Table]) -> Dict:
        """Compare two schemas and generate migration."""
        if not self.compare_path:
            raise ValueError("Compare path required for compare mode")

        if not self.compare_path.exists():
            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Compare file not found: {self.compare_path}")

        new_sql = self.compare_path.read_text()
        new_tables = self.parser.parse(new_sql)

        generator = MigrationGenerator(old_tables, new_tables)
        up_sql, down_sql = generator.generate()

        print(f"\nComparing schemas:")
        print(f"  Old: {self.schema_path}")
        print(f"  New: {self.compare_path}")

        # Calculate changes
        added_tables = set(new_tables.keys()) - set(old_tables.keys())
        removed_tables = set(old_tables.keys()) - set(new_tables.keys())

        print(f"\nChanges detected:")
        print(f"  Added tables: {len(added_tables)}")
        print(f"  Removed tables: {len(removed_tables)}")

        if self.output_dir:
            self.output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
            timestamp = datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')

            up_file = self.output_dir / f"{timestamp}_migration.sql"
            down_file = self.output_dir / f"{timestamp}_migration_rollback.sql"

            up_file.write_text(f"-- Migration: {self.schema_path} -> {self.compare_path}\n"
                              f"-- Generated: {datetime.now().isoformat()}\n\n"
                              f"BEGIN;\n\n{up_sql}\n\nCOMMIT;\n")

            down_file.write_text(f"-- Rollback for migration {timestamp}\n"
                                f"-- Generated: {datetime.now().isoformat()}\n\n"
                                f"BEGIN;\n\n{down_sql}\n\nCOMMIT;\n")

            print(f"\nGenerated files:")
            print(f"  Migration: {up_file}")
            print(f"  Rollback: {down_file}")
        else:
            print(f"\n--- UP MIGRATION ---")
            print(up_sql)
            print(f"\n--- DOWN MIGRATION ---")
            print(down_sql)

        return {
            'status': 'success',
            'added_tables': list(added_tables),
            'removed_tables': list(removed_tables),
            'up_sql': up_sql,
            'down_sql': down_sql,
        }

    def _suggest_indexes(self, tables: Dict[str, Table]) -> Dict:
        """Generate index suggestions."""
        suggestions = []

        for table_name, table in tables.items():
            # Get existing indexed columns
            indexed = set()
            for idx in table.indexes:
                indexed.update(idx.columns)
            indexed.update(table.primary_key)

            # Suggest indexes for foreign keys
            for fk in table.foreign_keys:
                if fk['column'] not in indexed:
                    suggestions.append({
                        'table': table_name,
                        'column': fk['column'],
                        'reason': 'Foreign key',
                        'sql': f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table_name}_{fk['column']} ON {table_name}({fk['column']});"
                    })

            # Suggest indexes for common patterns
            for col_name in table.columns:
                if col_name in indexed:
                    continue

                col_lower = col_name.lower()

                # Foreign key pattern
                if col_name.endswith('_id') and col_name not in indexed:
                    suggestions.append({
                        'table': table_name,
                        'column': col_name,
                        'reason': 'Likely foreign key',
                        'sql': f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table_name}_{col_name} ON {table_name}({col_name});"
                    })

                # Status/type columns
                elif col_lower in ['status', 'state', 'type', 'category']:
                    suggestions.append({
                        'table': table_name,
                        'column': col_name,
                        'reason': 'Common filter column',
                        'sql': f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table_name}_{col_name} ON {table_name}({col_name});"
                    })

                # Timestamp columns
                elif col_lower in ['created_at', 'updated_at']:
                    suggestions.append({
                        'table': table_name,
                        'column': col_name,
                        'reason': 'Common sort column',
                        'sql': f"CREATE INDEX idx_{table_name}_{col_name} ON {table_name}({col_name} DESC);"
                    })

        print(f"\nIndex Suggestions ({len(suggestions)} found):")
        for s in suggestions:
            print(f"\n  [{s['table']}.{s['column']}] {s['reason']}")
            print(f"    {s['sql']}")

        if self.output_dir:
            self.output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
            timestamp = datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')
            output_file = self.output_dir / f"{timestamp}_add_indexes.sql"

            lines = [
                f"-- Suggested indexes",
                f"-- Generated: {datetime.now().isoformat()}",
                "",
            ]
            for s in suggestions:
                lines.append(f"-- {s['table']}.{s['column']}: {s['reason']}")
                lines.append(s['sql'])
                lines.append("")

            output_file.write_text('\n'.join(lines))
            print(f"\nWritten to: {output_file}")

        return {
            'status': 'success',
            'suggestions_count': len(suggestions),
            'suggestions': suggestions,
        }


def main():
    """CLI entry point."""
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='Analyze SQL schemas and generate migrations',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s schema.sql --analyze
  %(prog)s old.sql --compare new.sql --output migrations/
  %(prog)s schema.sql --suggest-indexes --output migrations/
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'schema',
        help='Path to SQL schema file'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--analyze',
        action='store_true',
        help='Analyze schema for issues and optimizations'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--compare',
        metavar='FILE',
        help='Compare with another schema file and generate migration'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--suggest-indexes',
        action='store_true',
        help='Generate index suggestions'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        help='Output directory for generated files'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--json',
        action='store_true',
        help='Output results as JSON'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    # Determine mode
    if args.compare:
        mode = 'compare'
    elif args.suggest_indexes:
        mode = 'suggest-indexes'
    else:
        mode = 'analyze'

    try:
        tool = DatabaseMigrationTool(
            schema_path=args.schema,
            compare_path=args.compare,
            output_dir=args.output,
            verbose=args.verbose,
        )

        results = tool.run(mode=mode)

        if args.json:
            print(json.dumps(results, indent=2))

    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

---
name: "social-media-analyzer"
description: Social media campaign analysis and performance tracking. Calculates engagement rates, ROI, and benchmarks across platforms. Use for analyzing social media performance, calculating engagement rate, measuring campaign ROI, comparing platform metrics, or benchmarking against industry standards.
triggers:
  - analyze social media
  - calculate engagement rate
  - social media ROI
  - campaign performance
  - compare platforms
  - benchmark engagement
  - Instagram analytics
  - Facebook metrics
  - TikTok performance
  - LinkedIn engagement
---

# Social Media Analyzer

Campaign performance analysis with engagement metrics, ROI calculations, and platform benchmarks.

---

## Table of Contents

- [Analysis Workflow](#analysis-workflow)
- [Engagement Metrics](#engagement-metrics)
- [ROI Calculation](#roi-calculation)
- [Platform Benchmarks](#platform-benchmarks)
- [Tools](#tools)
- [Examples](#examples)

---

## Analysis Workflow

Analyze social media campaign performance:

1. Validate input data completeness (reach > 0, dates valid)
2. Calculate engagement metrics per post
3. Aggregate campaign-level metrics
4. Calculate ROI if ad spend provided
5. Compare against platform benchmarks
6. Identify top and bottom performers
7. Generate recommendations
8. **Validation:** Engagement rate < 100%, ROI matches spend data

### Input Requirements

| Field | Required | Description |
|-------|----------|-------------|
| platform | Yes | instagram, facebook, twitter, linkedin, tiktok |
| posts[] | Yes | Array of post data |
| posts[].likes | Yes | Like/reaction count |
| posts[].comments | Yes | Comment count |
| posts[].reach | Yes | Unique users reached |
| posts[].impressions | No | Total views |
| posts[].shares | No | Share/retweet count |
| posts[].saves | No | Save/bookmark count |
| posts[].clicks | No | Link clicks |
| total_spend | No | Ad spend (for ROI) |

### Data Validation Checks

Before analysis, verify:

- [ ] Reach > 0 for all posts (avoid division by zero)
- [ ] Engagement counts are non-negative
- [ ] Date range is valid (start < end)
- [ ] Platform is recognized
- [ ] Spend > 0 if ROI requested

---

## Engagement Metrics

### Engagement Rate Calculation

```
Engagement Rate = (Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves) / Reach × 100
```

### Metric Definitions

| Metric | Formula | Interpretation |
|--------|---------|----------------|
| Engagement Rate | Engagements / Reach × 100 | Audience interaction level |
| CTR | Clicks / Impressions × 100 | Content click appeal |
| Reach Rate | Reach / Followers × 100 | Content distribution |
| Virality Rate | Shares / Impressions × 100 | Share-worthiness |
| Save Rate | Saves / Reach × 100 | Content value |

### Performance Categories

| Rating | Engagement Rate | Action |
|--------|-----------------|--------|
| Excellent | > 6% | Scale and replicate |
| Good | 3-6% | Optimize and expand |
| Average | 1-3% | Test improvements |
| Poor | < 1% | Analyze and pivot |

---

## ROI Calculation

Calculate return on ad spend:

1. Sum total engagements across posts
2. Calculate cost per engagement (CPE)
3. Calculate cost per click (CPC) if clicks available
4. Estimate engagement value using benchmark rates
5. Calculate ROI percentage
6. **Validation:** ROI = (Value - Spend) / Spend × 100

### ROI Formulas

| Metric | Formula |
|--------|---------|
| Cost Per Engagement (CPE) | Total Spend / Total Engagements |
| Cost Per Click (CPC) | Total Spend / Total Clicks |
| Cost Per Thousand (CPM) | (Spend / Impressions) × 1000 |
| Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) | Revenue / Ad Spend |

### Engagement Value Estimates

| Action | Value | Rationale |
|--------|-------|-----------|
| Like | $0.50 | Brand awareness |
| Comment | $2.00 | Active engagement |
| Share | $5.00 | Amplification |
| Save | $3.00 | Intent signal |
| Click | $1.50 | Traffic value |

### ROI Interpretation

| ROI % | Rating | Recommendation |
|-------|--------|----------------|
| > 500% | Excellent | Scale budget significantly |
| 200-500% | Good | Increase budget moderately |
| 100-200% | Acceptable | Optimize before scaling |
| 0-100% | Break-even | Review targeting and creative |
| < 0% | Negative | Pause and restructure |

---

## Platform Benchmarks

### Engagement Rate by Platform

| Platform | Average | Good | Excellent |
|----------|---------|------|-----------|
| Instagram | 1.22% | 3-6% | >6% |
| Facebook | 0.07% | 0.5-1% | >1% |
| Twitter/X | 0.05% | 0.1-0.5% | >0.5% |
| LinkedIn | 2.0% | 3-5% | >5% |
| TikTok | 5.96% | 8-15% | >15% |

### CTR by Platform

| Platform | Average | Good | Excellent |
|----------|---------|------|-----------|
| Instagram | 0.22% | 0.5-1% | >1% |
| Facebook | 0.90% | 1.5-2.5% | >2.5% |
| LinkedIn | 0.44% | 1-2% | >2% |
| TikTok | 0.30% | 0.5-1% | >1% |

### CPC by Platform

| Platform | Average | Good |
|----------|---------|------|
| Facebook | $0.97 | <$0.50 |
| Instagram | $1.20 | <$0.70 |
| LinkedIn | $5.26 | <$3.00 |
| TikTok | $1.00 | <$0.50 |

See `references/platform-benchmarks.md` for complete benchmark data.

---

## Tools

### Calculate Metrics

```bash
python scripts/calculate_metrics.py assets/sample_input.json
```

Calculates engagement rate, CTR, reach rate for each post and campaign totals.

### Analyze Performance

```bash
python scripts/analyze_performance.py assets/sample_input.json
```

Generates full performance analysis with ROI, benchmarks, and recommendations.

**Output includes:**
- Campaign-level metrics
- Post-by-post breakdown
- Benchmark comparisons
- Top performers ranked
- Actionable recommendations

---

## Examples

### Sample Input

See `assets/sample_input.json`:

```json
{
  "platform": "instagram",
  "total_spend": 500,
  "posts": [
    {
      "post_id": "post_001",
      "content_type": "image",
      "likes": 342,
      "comments": 28,
      "shares": 15,
      "saves": 45,
      "reach": 5200,
      "impressions": 8500,
      "clicks": 120
    }
  ]
}
```

### Sample Output

See `assets/expected_output.json`:

```json
{
  "campaign_metrics": {
    "total_engagements": 1521,
    "avg_engagement_rate": 8.36,
    "ctr": 1.55
  },
  "roi_metrics": {
    "total_spend": 500.0,
    "cost_per_engagement": 0.33,
    "roi_percentage": 660.5
  },
  "insights": {
    "overall_health": "excellent",
    "benchmark_comparison": {
      "engagement_status": "excellent",
      "engagement_benchmark": "1.22%",
      "engagement_actual": "8.36%"
    }
  }
}
```

### Interpretation

The sample campaign shows:
- **Engagement rate 8.36%** vs 1.22% benchmark = Excellent (6.8x above average)
- **CTR 1.55%** vs 0.22% benchmark = Excellent (7x above average)
- **ROI 660%** = Outstanding return on $500 spend
- **Recommendation:** Scale budget, replicate successful elements

---

## Reference Documentation

### Platform Benchmarks

`references/platform-benchmarks.md` contains:

- Engagement rate benchmarks by platform and industry
- CTR benchmarks for organic and paid content
- Cost benchmarks (CPC, CPM, CPE)
- Content type performance by platform
- Optimal posting times and frequency
- ROI calculation formulas

## Proactive Triggers

- **Engagement rate below platform average** → Content isn't resonating. Analyze top performers for patterns.
- **Follower growth stalled** → Content distribution or frequency issue. Audit posting patterns.
- **High impressions, low engagement** → Reach without resonance. Content quality issue.
- **Competitor outperforming significantly** → Content gap. Analyze their successful posts.

## Output Artifacts

| When you ask for... | You get... |
|---------------------|------------|
| "Social media audit" | Performance analysis across platforms with benchmarks |
| "What's performing?" | Top content analysis with patterns and recommendations |
| "Competitor social analysis" | Competitive social media comparison with gaps |

## Communication

All output passes quality verification:
- Self-verify: source attribution, assumption audit, confidence scoring
- Output format: Bottom Line → What (with confidence) → Why → How to Act
- Results only. Every finding tagged: 🟢 verified, 🟡 medium, 🔴 assumed.

## Related Skills

- **social-content**: For creating social posts. Use this skill for analyzing performance.
- **campaign-analytics**: For cross-channel analytics including social.
- **content-strategy**: For planning social content themes.
- **marketing-context**: Provides audience context for better analysis.

FILE:assets/expected_output.json
{
  "campaign_metrics": {
    "platform": "instagram",
    "total_posts": 3,
    "total_engagements": 1521,
    "total_reach": 18200,
    "total_impressions": 27700,
    "total_clicks": 430,
    "avg_engagement_rate": 8.36,
    "ctr": 1.55
  },
  "roi_metrics": {
    "total_spend": 500.0,
    "cost_per_engagement": 0.33,
    "cost_per_click": 1.16,
    "estimated_value": 3802.5,
    "roi_percentage": 660.5
  },
  "top_posts": [
    {
      "post_id": "post_002",
      "content_type": "video",
      "engagement_rate": 8.18,
      "likes": 587,
      "reach": 8900
    },
    {
      "post_id": "post_001",
      "content_type": "image",
      "engagement_rate": 8.27,
      "likes": 342,
      "reach": 5200
    },
    {
      "post_id": "post_003",
      "content_type": "carousel",
      "engagement_rate": 8.85,
      "likes": 298,
      "reach": 4100
    }
  ],
  "insights": {
    "overall_health": "excellent",
    "benchmark_comparison": {
      "engagement_status": "excellent",
      "engagement_benchmark": "1.22%",
      "engagement_actual": "8.36%",
      "ctr_status": "excellent",
      "ctr_benchmark": "0.22%",
      "ctr_actual": "1.55%"
    },
    "recommendations": [
      "Excellent ROI (660.5%)! Consider: (1) Scaling this campaign with increased budget, (2) Replicating successful elements to other campaigns, (3) Testing similar audiences"
    ],
    "key_strengths": [
      "Strong audience engagement",
      "Excellent return on investment",
      "High click-through rate"
    ]
  }
}

FILE:assets/sample_input.json
{
  "platform": "instagram",
  "total_spend": 500,
  "posts": [
    {
      "post_id": "post_001",
      "content_type": "image",
      "likes": 342,
      "comments": 28,
      "shares": 15,
      "saves": 45,
      "reach": 5200,
      "impressions": 8500,
      "clicks": 120,
      "posted_at": "2025-10-15T14:30:00Z"
    },
    {
      "post_id": "post_002",
      "content_type": "video",
      "likes": 587,
      "comments": 42,
      "shares": 31,
      "saves": 68,
      "reach": 8900,
      "impressions": 12400,
      "clicks": 215,
      "posted_at": "2025-10-16T18:45:00Z"
    },
    {
      "post_id": "post_003",
      "content_type": "carousel",
      "likes": 298,
      "comments": 19,
      "shares": 12,
      "saves": 34,
      "reach": 4100,
      "impressions": 6800,
      "clicks": 95,
      "posted_at": "2025-10-18T12:15:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

FILE:HOW_TO_USE.md
# How to Use This Skill

Hey Claude—I just added the "social-media-analyzer" skill. Can you analyze this campaign's performance and give me actionable insights?

## Example Invocations

**Example 1:**
Hey Claude—I just added the "social-media-analyzer" skill. Can you analyze this Instagram campaign data and tell me which posts performed best?

**Example 2:**
Hey Claude—I just added the "social-media-analyzer" skill. Can you calculate the ROI on this Facebook ad campaign with $1,200 spend?

**Example 3:**
Hey Claude—I just added the "social-media-analyzer" skill. Can you compare our engagement rates across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn?

## What to Provide

- Social media campaign data (likes, comments, shares, reach, impressions)
- Platform name (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
- Ad spend amount (for ROI calculations)
- Time period of the campaign
- Post details (type, content, posting time - optional but helpful)

## What You'll Get

- **Campaign Performance Metrics**: Engagement rate, CTR, reach, impressions
- **ROI Analysis**: Cost per engagement, cost per click, return on investment
- **Benchmark Comparison**: How your campaign compares to industry standards
- **Top Performing Posts**: Which content resonated most with your audience
- **Actionable Recommendations**: Specific steps to improve future campaigns
- **Visual Report**: Charts and graphs (Excel/PDF format)

## Tips for Best Results

1. **Include complete data**: More metrics = more accurate insights
2. **Specify platform**: Different platforms have different benchmark standards
3. **Provide context**: Mention campaign goals, target audience, or special events
4. **Compare time periods**: Ask for month-over-month or campaign-to-campaign comparisons
5. **Request specific analysis**: Focus on engagement, ROI, or specific metrics you care about

FILE:references/platform-benchmarks.md
# Social Media Platform Benchmarks

Industry benchmarks for engagement rates, CTR, and ROI by platform.

---

## Table of Contents

- [Engagement Rate Benchmarks](#engagement-rate-benchmarks)
- [Click-Through Rate Benchmarks](#click-through-rate-benchmarks)
- [Cost Benchmarks](#cost-benchmarks)
- [Content Type Performance](#content-type-performance)
- [Posting Time Optimization](#posting-time-optimization)

---

## Engagement Rate Benchmarks

### By Platform (2024-2025)

| Platform | Average ER | Good ER | Excellent ER |
|----------|------------|---------|--------------|
| Instagram | 1.22% | 3-6% | >6% |
| Facebook | 0.07% | 0.5-1% | >1% |
| Twitter/X | 0.05% | 0.1-0.5% | >0.5% |
| LinkedIn | 2.0% | 3-5% | >5% |
| TikTok | 5.96% | 8-15% | >15% |

### Engagement Rate Formula

```
Engagement Rate = (Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves) / Reach × 100
```

Alternative (by followers):
```
Engagement Rate = (Likes + Comments + Shares) / Followers × 100
```

### By Industry

| Industry | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn |
|----------|-----------|----------|----------|
| Retail | 1.0% | 0.08% | 1.8% |
| Technology | 0.9% | 0.06% | 2.5% |
| Healthcare | 1.5% | 0.12% | 2.2% |
| Finance | 0.8% | 0.05% | 2.8% |
| Food & Beverage | 1.8% | 0.15% | 1.5% |
| Travel | 1.4% | 0.10% | 1.9% |
| B2B Services | 0.7% | 0.04% | 3.2% |

---

## Click-Through Rate Benchmarks

### Organic CTR by Platform

| Platform | Average CTR | Good CTR | Excellent CTR |
|----------|-------------|----------|---------------|
| Instagram | 0.22% | 0.5-1% | >1% |
| Facebook | 0.90% | 1.5-2.5% | >2.5% |
| Twitter/X | 0.86% | 1.5-2% | >2% |
| LinkedIn | 0.44% | 1-2% | >2% |
| TikTok | 0.30% | 0.5-1% | >1% |

### Paid Ad CTR by Platform

| Platform | Average CTR | Good CTR | Excellent CTR |
|----------|-------------|----------|---------------|
| Facebook Ads | 0.90% | 1.5-2% | >2% |
| Instagram Ads | 0.58% | 1-1.5% | >1.5% |
| LinkedIn Ads | 0.44% | 0.8-1.2% | >1.2% |
| Twitter Ads | 1.55% | 2-3% | >3% |
| TikTok Ads | 0.84% | 1.5-2% | >2% |

---

## Cost Benchmarks

### Cost Per Click (CPC)

| Platform | Average CPC | Low CPC | Industry Range |
|----------|-------------|---------|----------------|
| Facebook | $0.97 | <$0.50 | $0.50-$2.00 |
| Instagram | $1.20 | <$0.70 | $0.70-$3.00 |
| LinkedIn | $5.26 | <$3.00 | $3.00-$8.00 |
| Twitter | $0.38 | <$0.25 | $0.25-$1.00 |
| TikTok | $1.00 | <$0.50 | $0.50-$2.00 |

### Cost Per Thousand Impressions (CPM)

| Platform | Average CPM | Low CPM | Industry Range |
|----------|-------------|---------|----------------|
| Facebook | $7.19 | <$5.00 | $5.00-$15.00 |
| Instagram | $7.91 | <$5.00 | $5.00-$15.00 |
| LinkedIn | $33.80 | <$20.00 | $20.00-$50.00 |
| Twitter | $6.46 | <$4.00 | $4.00-$12.00 |
| TikTok | $10.00 | <$6.00 | $6.00-$15.00 |

### Cost Per Engagement (CPE)

| Platform | Average CPE | Good CPE |
|----------|-------------|----------|
| Facebook | $0.12 | <$0.08 |
| Instagram | $0.15 | <$0.10 |
| LinkedIn | $0.80 | <$0.50 |
| Twitter | $0.08 | <$0.05 |
| TikTok | $0.10 | <$0.06 |

---

## Content Type Performance

### Instagram

| Content Type | Avg Engagement | Best Use Case |
|--------------|----------------|---------------|
| Reels | 1.95% | Discovery, viral potential |
| Carousels | 1.92% | Education, storytelling |
| Single Image | 1.18% | Product showcase |
| Stories | 0.5% swipe-up | Time-sensitive, behind-scenes |

### Facebook

| Content Type | Avg Engagement | Best Use Case |
|--------------|----------------|---------------|
| Video | 0.26% | Brand awareness |
| Photo | 0.12% | Quick updates |
| Link | 0.05% | Traffic driving |
| Status | 0.04% | Community engagement |

### LinkedIn

| Content Type | Avg Engagement | Best Use Case |
|--------------|----------------|---------------|
| Document/PDF | 3.5% | Thought leadership |
| Native Video | 2.8% | Personal brand |
| Image | 2.0% | Announcements |
| Text Only | 1.8% | Professional insights |
| Link | 1.2% | Content sharing |

### TikTok

| Content Type | Avg Engagement | Best Use Case |
|--------------|----------------|---------------|
| Trending Sound | 8-12% | Discovery, virality |
| Tutorial | 6-10% | Education, value |
| Behind-Scenes | 5-8% | Authenticity |
| Product Demo | 4-7% | Conversion |

---

## Posting Time Optimization

### Best Posting Times by Platform

**Instagram:**
- Best days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Best times: 11 AM, 2 PM, 7 PM (local time)
- Worst: Sunday mornings

**Facebook:**
- Best days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Best times: 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM
- Worst: Weekends before noon

**LinkedIn:**
- Best days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Best times: 7-8 AM, 12 PM, 5-6 PM
- Worst: Weekends

**Twitter/X:**
- Best days: Wednesday, Thursday
- Best times: 8 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM
- Worst: Late night (after 10 PM)

**TikTok:**
- Best days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Best times: 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
- Worst: Early mornings

### Posting Frequency

| Platform | Minimum | Optimal | Maximum |
|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| Instagram | 3/week | 1-2/day | 3/day |
| Facebook | 3/week | 1/day | 2/day |
| LinkedIn | 2/week | 1/day | 2/day |
| Twitter | 1/day | 3-5/day | 10/day |
| TikTok | 3/week | 1-3/day | 5/day |

---

## ROI Calculation

### Standard ROI Formula

```
ROI = ((Revenue - Cost) / Cost) × 100
```

### Social Media ROI Components

| Metric | Formula |
|--------|---------|
| Cost Per Click (CPC) | Total Spend / Total Clicks |
| Cost Per Engagement (CPE) | Total Spend / Total Engagements |
| Cost Per Thousand (CPM) | (Total Spend / Impressions) × 1000 |
| Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) | Revenue / Ad Spend |
| Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) | Total Spend / New Customers |

### Engagement Value Estimation

| Action | Estimated Value |
|--------|-----------------|
| Like | $0.50 |
| Comment | $2.00 |
| Share | $5.00 |
| Save | $3.00 |
| Click | $1.50 |
| Follow | $10.00 |

**Total Engagement Value:**
```
Value = (Likes × $0.50) + (Comments × $2.00) + (Shares × $5.00) + (Saves × $3.00) + (Clicks × $1.50)
```

FILE:scripts/analyze_performance.py
"""
Performance analysis and recommendation module.
Provides insights and optimization recommendations.
"""

from typing import Dict, List, Any


class PerformanceAnalyzer:
    """Analyze campaign performance and generate recommendations."""

    # Industry benchmark ranges
    BENCHMARKS = {
        'facebook': {'engagement_rate': 0.09, 'ctr': 0.90},
        'instagram': {'engagement_rate': 1.22, 'ctr': 0.22},
        'twitter': {'engagement_rate': 0.045, 'ctr': 1.64},
        'linkedin': {'engagement_rate': 0.54, 'ctr': 0.39},
        'tiktok': {'engagement_rate': 5.96, 'ctr': 1.00}
    }

    def __init__(self, campaign_metrics: Dict[str, Any], roi_metrics: Dict[str, Any]):
        """
        Initialize with calculated metrics.

        Args:
            campaign_metrics: Dictionary of campaign performance metrics
            roi_metrics: Dictionary of ROI and cost metrics
        """
        self.campaign_metrics = campaign_metrics
        self.roi_metrics = roi_metrics
        self.platform = campaign_metrics.get('platform', 'unknown').lower()

    def benchmark_performance(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
        """Compare metrics against industry benchmarks."""
        benchmarks = self.BENCHMARKS.get(self.platform, {})

        if not benchmarks:
            return {'status': 'no_benchmark_available'}

        engagement_rate = self.campaign_metrics.get('avg_engagement_rate', 0)
        ctr = self.campaign_metrics.get('ctr', 0)

        benchmark_engagement = benchmarks.get('engagement_rate', 0)
        benchmark_ctr = benchmarks.get('ctr', 0)

        engagement_status = 'excellent' if engagement_rate >= benchmark_engagement * 1.5 else \
                          'good' if engagement_rate >= benchmark_engagement else \
                          'below_average'

        ctr_status = 'excellent' if ctr >= benchmark_ctr * 1.5 else \
                    'good' if ctr >= benchmark_ctr else \
                    'below_average'

        return {
            'engagement_status': engagement_status,
            'engagement_benchmark': f"{benchmark_engagement}%",
            'engagement_actual': f"{engagement_rate:.2f}%",
            'ctr_status': ctr_status,
            'ctr_benchmark': f"{benchmark_ctr}%",
            'ctr_actual': f"{ctr:.2f}%"
        }

    def generate_recommendations(self) -> List[str]:
        """Generate actionable recommendations based on performance."""
        recommendations = []

        # Analyze engagement rate
        engagement_rate = self.campaign_metrics.get('avg_engagement_rate', 0)
        if engagement_rate < 1.0:
            recommendations.append(
                "Low engagement rate detected. Consider: (1) Posting during peak audience activity times, "
                "(2) Using more interactive content formats (polls, questions), "
                "(3) Improving visual quality of posts"
            )

        # Analyze CTR
        ctr = self.campaign_metrics.get('ctr', 0)
        if ctr < 0.5:
            recommendations.append(
                "Click-through rate is below average. Try: (1) Stronger call-to-action statements, "
                "(2) More compelling headlines, (3) Better alignment between content and audience interests"
            )

        # Analyze cost efficiency
        cpc = self.roi_metrics.get('cost_per_click', 0)
        if cpc > 1.00:
            recommendations.append(
                f"Cost per click (.2f) is high. Optimize by: (1) Refining audience targeting, "
                "(2) Testing different ad creatives, (3) Adjusting bidding strategy"
            )

        # Analyze ROI
        roi = self.roi_metrics.get('roi_percentage', 0)
        if roi < 100:
            recommendations.append(
                f"ROI ({roi:.1f}%) needs improvement. Focus on: (1) Conversion rate optimization, "
                "(2) Reducing cost per acquisition, (3) Better audience segmentation"
            )
        elif roi > 200:
            recommendations.append(
                f"Excellent ROI ({roi:.1f}%)! Consider: (1) Scaling this campaign with increased budget, "
                "(2) Replicating successful elements to other campaigns, (3) Testing similar audiences"
            )

        # Post frequency analysis
        total_posts = self.campaign_metrics.get('total_posts', 0)
        if total_posts < 10:
            recommendations.append(
                "Limited post volume may affect insights accuracy. Consider increasing posting frequency "
                "to gather more performance data"
            )

        # Default positive recommendation if performing well
        if not recommendations:
            recommendations.append(
                "Campaign is performing well across all metrics. Continue current strategy while "
                "testing minor variations to optimize further"
            )

        return recommendations

    def generate_insights(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Generate comprehensive performance insights."""
        benchmark_results = self.benchmark_performance()
        recommendations = self.generate_recommendations()

        # Determine overall campaign health
        engagement_status = benchmark_results.get('engagement_status', 'unknown')
        ctr_status = benchmark_results.get('ctr_status', 'unknown')

        if engagement_status == 'excellent' and ctr_status == 'excellent':
            overall_health = 'excellent'
        elif engagement_status in ['good', 'excellent'] and ctr_status in ['good', 'excellent']:
            overall_health = 'good'
        else:
            overall_health = 'needs_improvement'

        return {
            'overall_health': overall_health,
            'benchmark_comparison': benchmark_results,
            'recommendations': recommendations,
            'key_strengths': self._identify_strengths(),
            'areas_for_improvement': self._identify_weaknesses()
        }

    def _identify_strengths(self) -> List[str]:
        """Identify campaign strengths."""
        strengths = []

        engagement_rate = self.campaign_metrics.get('avg_engagement_rate', 0)
        if engagement_rate > 1.0:
            strengths.append("Strong audience engagement")

        roi = self.roi_metrics.get('roi_percentage', 0)
        if roi > 150:
            strengths.append("Excellent return on investment")

        ctr = self.campaign_metrics.get('ctr', 0)
        if ctr > 1.0:
            strengths.append("High click-through rate")

        return strengths if strengths else ["Campaign shows baseline performance"]

    def _identify_weaknesses(self) -> List[str]:
        """Identify areas needing improvement."""
        weaknesses = []

        engagement_rate = self.campaign_metrics.get('avg_engagement_rate', 0)
        if engagement_rate < 0.5:
            weaknesses.append("Low engagement rate - content may not resonate with audience")

        roi = self.roi_metrics.get('roi_percentage', 0)
        if roi < 50:
            weaknesses.append("ROI below target - need to improve conversion or reduce costs")

        cpc = self.roi_metrics.get('cost_per_click', 0)
        if cpc > 2.00:
            weaknesses.append("High cost per click - targeting or bidding needs optimization")

        return weaknesses if weaknesses else ["No critical weaknesses identified"]

FILE:scripts/calculate_metrics.py
"""
Social media metrics calculation module.
Provides functions to calculate engagement, reach, and ROI metrics.
"""

from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
from datetime import datetime


class SocialMediaMetricsCalculator:
    """Calculate social media performance metrics."""

    def __init__(self, campaign_data: Dict[str, Any]):
        """
        Initialize with campaign data.

        Args:
            campaign_data: Dictionary containing platform, posts, and cost data
        """
        self.platform = campaign_data.get('platform', 'unknown')
        self.posts = campaign_data.get('posts', [])
        self.total_spend = campaign_data.get('total_spend', 0)
        self.metrics = {}

    def safe_divide(self, numerator: float, denominator: float, default: float = 0.0) -> float:
        """Safely divide two numbers, returning default if denominator is zero."""
        if denominator == 0:
            return default
        return numerator / denominator

    def calculate_engagement_rate(self, post: Dict[str, Any]) -> float:
        """
        Calculate engagement rate for a post.

        Args:
            post: Dictionary with likes, comments, shares, and reach

        Returns:
            Engagement rate as percentage
        """
        likes = post.get('likes', 0)
        comments = post.get('comments', 0)
        shares = post.get('shares', 0)
        saves = post.get('saves', 0)
        reach = post.get('reach', 0)

        total_engagements = likes + comments + shares + saves
        engagement_rate = self.safe_divide(total_engagements, reach) * 100

        return round(engagement_rate, 2)

    def calculate_ctr(self, clicks: int, impressions: int) -> float:
        """
        Calculate click-through rate.

        Args:
            clicks: Number of clicks
            impressions: Number of impressions

        Returns:
            CTR as percentage
        """
        ctr = self.safe_divide(clicks, impressions) * 100
        return round(ctr, 2)

    def calculate_campaign_metrics(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Calculate overall campaign metrics."""
        total_likes = sum(post.get('likes', 0) for post in self.posts)
        total_comments = sum(post.get('comments', 0) for post in self.posts)
        total_shares = sum(post.get('shares', 0) for post in self.posts)
        total_reach = sum(post.get('reach', 0) for post in self.posts)
        total_impressions = sum(post.get('impressions', 0) for post in self.posts)
        total_clicks = sum(post.get('clicks', 0) for post in self.posts)

        total_engagements = total_likes + total_comments + total_shares

        return {
            'platform': self.platform,
            'total_posts': len(self.posts),
            'total_engagements': total_engagements,
            'total_reach': total_reach,
            'total_impressions': total_impressions,
            'total_clicks': total_clicks,
            'avg_engagement_rate': self.safe_divide(total_engagements, total_reach) * 100,
            'ctr': self.calculate_ctr(total_clicks, total_impressions)
        }

    def calculate_roi_metrics(self) -> Dict[str, float]:
        """Calculate ROI and cost efficiency metrics."""
        campaign_metrics = self.calculate_campaign_metrics()

        total_engagements = campaign_metrics['total_engagements']
        total_clicks = campaign_metrics['total_clicks']

        cost_per_engagement = self.safe_divide(self.total_spend, total_engagements)
        cost_per_click = self.safe_divide(self.total_spend, total_clicks)

        # Assuming average value per engagement (can be customized)
        avg_value_per_engagement = 2.50  # Example: $2.50 value per engagement
        total_value = total_engagements * avg_value_per_engagement
        roi_percentage = self.safe_divide(total_value - self.total_spend, self.total_spend) * 100

        return {
            'total_spend': round(self.total_spend, 2),
            'cost_per_engagement': round(cost_per_engagement, 2),
            'cost_per_click': round(cost_per_click, 2),
            'estimated_value': round(total_value, 2),
            'roi_percentage': round(roi_percentage, 2)
        }

    def identify_top_posts(self, metric: str = 'engagement_rate', limit: int = 5) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
        """
        Identify top performing posts.

        Args:
            metric: Metric to sort by (engagement_rate, likes, shares, etc.)
            limit: Number of top posts to return

        Returns:
            List of top performing posts with metrics
        """
        posts_with_metrics = []

        for post in self.posts:
            post_copy = post.copy()
            post_copy['engagement_rate'] = self.calculate_engagement_rate(post)
            posts_with_metrics.append(post_copy)

        # Sort by specified metric
        if metric == 'engagement_rate':
            sorted_posts = sorted(posts_with_metrics,
                                key=lambda x: x['engagement_rate'],
                                reverse=True)
        else:
            sorted_posts = sorted(posts_with_metrics,
                                key=lambda x: x.get(metric, 0),
                                reverse=True)

        return sorted_posts[:limit]

    def analyze_all(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Run complete analysis."""
        return {
            'campaign_metrics': self.calculate_campaign_metrics(),
            'roi_metrics': self.calculate_roi_metrics(),
            'top_posts': self.identify_top_posts()
        }

../../../engineering/slo-architect/skills/slo-architect/SKILL.md

---
name: business-investment-advisor
description: "Business investment analysis and capital allocation advisor. Use when evaluating whether to invest in equipment, real estate, a new business, hiring, technology, or any capital expenditure. Also use for ROI calculations, IRR, NPV, payback period, build vs buy decisions, lease vs buy analysis, vendor evaluation, or deciding where to allocate limited budget for maximum return."
---

# Business Investment Advisor

> Originally contributed by [chad848](https://github.com/chad848) — enhanced and integrated by the claude-skills team.

You are a senior business investment analyst and capital allocation advisor. Your job is to help evaluate every dollar that goes out the door — equipment purchases, hiring decisions, technology investments, real estate, vendor contracts, new business opportunities. You show the math, state the assumptions, give a clear recommendation, and flag what could go wrong.

You do NOT give personal stock market or securities investment advice. This skill is for business capital allocation decisions.

## Before Starting

**Check for context first:** If `company-context.md` exists, read it before asking questions.

Gather this context (ask conversationally, not all at once):

### 1. Investment Details
- What is the investment? (equipment, hire, software, real estate, new service line)
- Total upfront cost?
- Expected useful life or contract term?

### 2. Financial Projections
- Expected revenue increase OR cost savings per month/year?
- Ongoing costs (maintenance, subscription, salary + benefits)?
- How confident are you in these estimates? (Low / Medium / High)

### 3. Context
- Alternative uses for this capital (opportunity cost)?
- Current cost of capital or interest rate on debt?
- Any other options you're comparing this against?

Work with partial data — state what you're assuming and flag it clearly.

---

## How This Skill Works

### Mode 1: Single Investment Evaluation
Analyze one investment decision — calculate ROI, payback, NPV, IRR, run upside and downside scenarios, produce recommendation.

### Mode 2: Compare Multiple Options
Rank and compare multiple investment options against a fixed budget — build the allocation framework, score each option, recommend priority order.

### Mode 3: Build vs Buy / Lease vs Buy / Hire vs Automate
Framework-driven decision for specific trade-off scenarios with structured comparison matrix.

---

## Core Analysis Framework

### ROI (Return on Investment)
`ROI = (Net Gain from Investment / Cost of Investment) × 100`
- Net Gain = Total Returns - Total Costs over the analysis period
- Use for quick comparisons. Limitation: ignores time value of money.

### Payback Period
`Payback = Total Investment ÷ Annual Net Cash Flow`
- Target: <3 years for most small/medium business investments
- Equipment: if payback = 80%+ of useful life → marginal at best
- Hiring: payback = (loaded salary + onboarding) ÷ annual revenue attributable to that hire

### NPV (Net Present Value)
`NPV = Sum of [Cash Flow_t / (1 + r)^t] - Initial Investment`
- r = cost of capital (typically 8-15% for small/medium business)
- NPV > 0 = investment creates value. NPV < 0 = destroys value.
- Always run NPV for investments >$25K or >12-month horizon.

### IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
- The discount rate at which NPV = 0
- If IRR > hurdle rate → investment passes
- Hurdle rates: 10-15% stable business / 20-25% growth investment / 30%+ high-risk

### Opportunity Cost
Always ask: what else could this capital do?
- Compare IRR of proposed investment vs best alternative
- Include debt paydown as alternative — guaranteed return = your interest rate

---

## Decision Frameworks

### Build vs Buy
| Factor | Build | Buy |
|--------|-------|-----|
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower |
| Ongoing cost | Lower long-term | Recurring fee |
| Control | Full | Vendor-dependent |
| Speed | Slower | Faster |
| Risk | Execution risk | Vendor dependency |

**Rule:** Buy if vendor does it ≥80% as well at <50% of the build cost.

### Lease vs Buy
- **Buy when:** use >60% of useful life, asset retains value, depreciation advantage
- **Lease when:** technology changes fast, cash preservation matters, maintenance included
- Always compare Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over same period

### Hire vs Automate vs Outsource
- **Hire:** work requires judgment, relationships, grows with business
- **Automate:** task is repetitive, rule-based, high volume
- **Outsource:** need is variable, specialized, or non-core
- Rule: automate or outsource first; hire when you've proven need and can't keep up

---

## Investment Scoring Rubric

Score 1-5 on each dimension:

| Dimension | 1 (Poor) | 5 (Excellent) |
|-----------|----------|---------------|
| ROI | <10% | >50% |
| Payback period | >5 years | <1 year |
| Strategic fit | Unrelated | Core to mission |
| Risk level | High/uncertain | Low/proven |
| Reversibility | Sunk cost | Easy to exit |
| Cash flow impact | Major drain | Self-funding quickly |

**Score:** 6-12 = Don't do it / 13-20 = Needs more analysis / 21-30 = Strong investment

---

## Budget Allocation Framework

When allocating a fixed budget across multiple options:
1. Rank all options by IRR (highest first)
2. Fund in order until budget is exhausted
3. Exception: fund anything with payback <6 months first (quick wins)
4. Never fund negative NPV unless strategic reason — name it explicitly

---

## Proactive Triggers

Surface these without being asked:

- **Payback > useful life** → investment never pays back; recommend against
- **"Optimistic" revenue projections** → run downside case at 50% of projected revenue
- **Single customer/contract as assumed revenue** → flag concentration risk
- **Debt-financed investment** → factor full interest cost into NPV
- **Dissimilar time horizons being compared** → normalize to same period
- **Sunk cost reasoning detected** → call it out; past spend is irrelevant to go-forward decision
- **No alternative use considered** → prompt opportunity cost analysis

---

## Output Artifacts

| When you ask for... | You get... |
|---|---|
| "Should I buy this?" | Full investment analysis: ROI, payback, NPV, IRR, upside/downside, recommendation |
| "Compare these options" | Ranked comparison matrix with scoring rubric and budget allocation recommendation |
| "Build vs buy?" | Structured decision matrix with TCO comparison and recommendation |
| "Should I hire?" | Hire vs automate vs outsource analysis with payback period on the hire |
| "Lease vs buy?" | TCO comparison over same period with break-even analysis |
| "Where should I put this $X?" | Budget allocation ranked by IRR with portfolio view |

---

## Output Format

For every investment analysis:

**RECOMMENDATION:** [Proceed / Proceed with conditions / Do not proceed]

**THE NUMBERS:**
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Total Investment | $ |
| Annual Net Cash Flow | $ |
| Payback Period | X months/years |
| 3-Year ROI | X% |
| NPV (at X% discount rate) | $ |
| IRR | X% |
| Investment Score | X/30 |

**KEY ASSUMPTIONS:** [Every assumption used — flag low-confidence ones 🔴]

**UPSIDE CASE:** [Projections beat plan by 20%]
**DOWNSIDE CASE:** [Projections miss by 40%]

**RISKS TO WATCH:**
1. [Risk + mitigation]
2. [Risk + mitigation]

**NEXT STEP:** [One specific action before committing capital]

---

## Communication

- **Bottom line first** — recommendation before explanation
- **Show all math** — every formula with actual numbers plugged in
- **State every assumption** — never hide them in the analysis
- **Confidence tagging** — 🟢 verified data / 🟡 reasonable estimate / 🔴 assumed — validate before committing
- **Conservative by default** — use base case numbers, not optimistic projections

---

## Anti-Patterns

| Anti-Pattern | Why It Fails | Better Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Using ROI alone without time value of money | ROI ignores when cash flows occur — a 50% ROI over 10 years is worse than 30% over 2 years | Always calculate NPV and IRR alongside ROI for investments over $25K or 12 months |
| Relying on optimistic revenue projections | Founders and sales teams systematically overestimate revenue from new investments | Run the downside case at 50% of projected revenue as the primary decision input |
| Ignoring opportunity cost | Approving an investment in isolation misses what else that capital could do | Always compare the proposed IRR against the best alternative use of the same capital |
| Sunk cost reasoning in go/no-go decisions | Past spend is irrelevant to whether continuing will generate positive returns | Evaluate only the incremental investment required vs. incremental returns from this point forward |
| Comparing options over different time horizons | A 2-year lease vs. a 7-year purchase cannot be compared without normalization | Normalize all options to the same analysis period using annualized metrics |
| Skipping sensitivity analysis | A single-point estimate hides how fragile the investment case is | Run at least three scenarios (base, upside +20%, downside -40%) and identify the break-even assumption |
| Funding negative NPV projects without naming the strategic reason | Destroys value without accountability for the non-financial rationale | If strategic value justifies negative NPV, name the specific strategic reason and set a review date |

## Related Skills

- **cfo-advisor**: Use for startup-specific financial strategy, burn rate, runway, fundraising. NOT for individual investment ROI analysis.
- **financial-analyst**: Use for DCF valuation of entire companies, ratio analysis of financial statements. NOT for single capital expenditure decisions.
- **saas-metrics-coach**: Use for SaaS-specific unit economics (CAC, LTV, churn). NOT for equipment or real estate investments.
- **ceo-advisor**: Use for strategic direction and capital allocation across the entire business. NOT for individual investment math.

---
name: "stripe-integration-expert"
description: "Production-grade Stripe integrations: subscriptions with trials and proration, one-time payments, usage-based billing, checkout sessions, idempotent webhook handlers, customer portal, and invoicing. Covers Next.js, Express, and Django patterns. Use when integrating Stripe for the first time, debugging webhook reliability issues, migrating from a different payment provider, or adding usage-based billing to an existing subscription product."
---

# Stripe Integration Expert

**Tier:** POWERFUL  
**Category:** Engineering Team  
**Domain:** Payments / Billing Infrastructure

---

## Overview

Implement production-grade Stripe integrations: subscriptions with trials and proration, one-time payments, usage-based billing, checkout sessions, idempotent webhook handlers, customer portal, and invoicing. Covers Next.js, Express, and Django patterns.

---

## Core Capabilities

- Subscription lifecycle management (create, upgrade, downgrade, cancel, pause)
- Trial handling and conversion tracking
- Proration calculation and credit application
- Usage-based billing with metered pricing
- Idempotent webhook handlers with signature verification
- Customer portal integration
- Invoice generation and PDF access
- Full Stripe CLI local testing setup

---

## When to Use

- Adding subscription billing to any web app
- Implementing plan upgrades/downgrades with proration
- Building usage-based or seat-based billing
- Debugging webhook delivery failures
- Migrating from one billing model to another

---

## Subscription Lifecycle State Machine

```
FREE_TRIAL ──paid──► ACTIVE ──cancel──► CANCEL_PENDING ──period_end──► CANCELED
     │                  │                                                    │
     │               downgrade                                            reactivate
     │                  ▼                                                    │
     │             DOWNGRADING ──period_end──► ACTIVE (lower plan)           │
     │                                                                        │
     └──trial_end without payment──► PAST_DUE ──payment_failed 3x──► CANCELED
                                          │
                                     payment_success
                                          │
                                          ▼
                                        ACTIVE
```

### DB subscription status values:
`trialing | active | past_due | canceled | cancel_pending | paused | unpaid`

---

## Stripe Client Setup

```typescript
// lib/stripe.ts
import Stripe from "stripe"

export const stripe = new Stripe(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY!, {
  apiVersion: "2024-04-10",
  typescript: true,
  appInfo: {
    name: "myapp",
    version: "1.0.0",
  },
})

// Price IDs by plan (set in env)
export const PLANS = {
  starter: {
    monthly: process.env.STRIPE_STARTER_MONTHLY_PRICE_ID!,
    yearly: process.env.STRIPE_STARTER_YEARLY_PRICE_ID!,
    features: ["5 projects", "10k events"],
  },
  pro: {
    monthly: process.env.STRIPE_PRO_MONTHLY_PRICE_ID!,
    yearly: process.env.STRIPE_PRO_YEARLY_PRICE_ID!,
    features: ["Unlimited projects", "1M events"],
  },
} as const
```

---

## Checkout Session (Next.js App Router)

```typescript
// app/api/billing/checkout/route.ts
import { NextResponse } from "next/server"
import { stripe } from "@/lib/stripe"
import { getAuthUser } from "@/lib/auth"
import { db } from "@/lib/db"

export async function POST(req: Request) {
  const user = await getAuthUser()
  if (!user) return NextResponse.json({ error: "Unauthorized" }, { status: 401 })

  const { priceId, interval = "monthly" } = await req.json()

  // Get or create Stripe customer
  let stripeCustomerId = user.stripeCustomerId
  if (!stripeCustomerId) {
    const customer = await stripe.customers.create({
      email: user.email,
      name: "username-undefined"
      metadata: { userId: user.id },
    })
    stripeCustomerId = customer.id
    await db.user.update({ where: { id: user.id }, data: { stripeCustomerId } })
  }

  const session = await stripe.checkout.sessions.create({
    customer: stripeCustomerId,
    mode: "subscription",
    payment_method_types: ["card"],
    line_items: [{ price: priceId, quantity: 1 }],
    allow_promotion_codes: true,
    subscription_data: {
      trial_period_days: user.hasHadTrial ? undefined : 14,
      metadata: { userId: user.id },
    },
    success_url: `process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL/dashboard?session_id={CHECKOUT_SESSION_ID}`,
    cancel_url: `process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL/pricing`,
    metadata: { userId: user.id },
  })

  return NextResponse.json({ url: session.url })
}
```

---

## Subscription Upgrade/Downgrade

```typescript
// lib/billing.ts
export async function changeSubscriptionPlan(
  subscriptionId: string,
  newPriceId: string,
  immediate = false
) {
  const subscription = await stripe.subscriptions.retrieve(subscriptionId)
  const currentItem = subscription.items.data[0]

  if (immediate) {
    // Upgrade: apply immediately with proration
    return stripe.subscriptions.update(subscriptionId, {
      items: [{ id: currentItem.id, price: newPriceId }],
      proration_behavior: "always_invoice",
      billing_cycle_anchor: "unchanged",
    })
  } else {
    // Downgrade: apply at period end, no proration
    return stripe.subscriptions.update(subscriptionId, {
      items: [{ id: currentItem.id, price: newPriceId }],
      proration_behavior: "none",
      billing_cycle_anchor: "unchanged",
    })
  }
}

// Preview proration before confirming upgrade
export async function previewProration(subscriptionId: string, newPriceId: string) {
  const subscription = await stripe.subscriptions.retrieve(subscriptionId)
  const prorationDate = Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000)

  const invoice = await stripe.invoices.retrieveUpcoming({
    customer: subscription.customer as string,
    subscription: subscriptionId,
    subscription_items: [{ id: subscription.items.data[0].id, price: newPriceId }],
    subscription_proration_date: prorationDate,
  })

  return {
    amountDue: invoice.amount_due,
    prorationDate,
    lineItems: invoice.lines.data,
  }
}
```

---

## Complete Webhook Handler (Idempotent)

```typescript
// app/api/webhooks/stripe/route.ts
import { NextResponse } from "next/server"
import { headers } from "next/headers"
import { stripe } from "@/lib/stripe"
import { db } from "@/lib/db"
import Stripe from "stripe"

// Processed events table to ensure idempotency
async function hasProcessedEvent(eventId: string): Promise<boolean> {
  const existing = await db.stripeEvent.findUnique({ where: { id: eventId } })
  return !!existing
}

async function markEventProcessed(eventId: string, type: string) {
  await db.stripeEvent.create({ data: { id: eventId, type, processedAt: new Date() } })
}

export async function POST(req: Request) {
  const body = await req.text()
  const signature = headers().get("stripe-signature")!

  let event: Stripe.Event
  try {
    event = stripe.webhooks.constructEvent(body, signature, process.env.STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET!)
  } catch (err) {
    console.error("Webhook signature verification failed:", err)
    return NextResponse.json({ error: "Invalid signature" }, { status: 400 })
  }

  // Idempotency check
  if (await hasProcessedEvent(event.id)) {
    return NextResponse.json({ received: true, skipped: true })
  }

  try {
    switch (event.type) {
      case "checkout.session.completed":
        await handleCheckoutCompleted(event.data.object as Stripe.Checkout.Session)
        break

      case "customer.subscription.created":
      case "customer.subscription.updated":
        await handleSubscriptionUpdated(event.data.object as Stripe.Subscription)
        break

      case "customer.subscription.deleted":
        await handleSubscriptionDeleted(event.data.object as Stripe.Subscription)
        break

      case "invoice.payment_succeeded":
        await handleInvoicePaymentSucceeded(event.data.object as Stripe.Invoice)
        break

      case "invoice.payment_failed":
        await handleInvoicePaymentFailed(event.data.object as Stripe.Invoice)
        break

      default:
        console.log(`Unhandled event type: event.type`)
    }

    await markEventProcessed(event.id, event.type)
    return NextResponse.json({ received: true })
  } catch (err) {
    console.error(`Error processing webhook event.type:`, err)
    // Return 500 so Stripe retries — don't mark as processed
    return NextResponse.json({ error: "Processing failed" }, { status: 500 })
  }
}

async function handleCheckoutCompleted(session: Stripe.Checkout.Session) {
  if (session.mode !== "subscription") return
  
  const userId = session.metadata?.userId
  if (!userId) throw new Error("No userId in checkout session metadata")

  const subscription = await stripe.subscriptions.retrieve(session.subscription as string)
  
  await db.user.update({
    where: { id: userId },
    data: {
      stripeCustomerId: session.customer as string,
      stripeSubscriptionId: subscription.id,
      stripePriceId: subscription.items.data[0].price.id,
      stripeCurrentPeriodEnd: new Date(subscription.current_period_end * 1000),
      subscriptionStatus: subscription.status,
      hasHadTrial: true,
    },
  })
}

async function handleSubscriptionUpdated(subscription: Stripe.Subscription) {
  const user = await db.user.findUnique({
    where: { stripeSubscriptionId: subscription.id },
  })
  if (!user) {
    // Look up by customer ID as fallback
    const customer = await db.user.findUnique({
      where: { stripeCustomerId: subscription.customer as string },
    })
    if (!customer) throw new Error(`No user found for subscription subscription.id`)
  }

  await db.user.update({
    where: { stripeSubscriptionId: subscription.id },
    data: {
      stripePriceId: subscription.items.data[0].price.id,
      stripeCurrentPeriodEnd: new Date(subscription.current_period_end * 1000),
      subscriptionStatus: subscription.status,
      cancelAtPeriodEnd: subscription.cancel_at_period_end,
    },
  })
}

async function handleSubscriptionDeleted(subscription: Stripe.Subscription) {
  await db.user.update({
    where: { stripeSubscriptionId: subscription.id },
    data: {
      stripeSubscriptionId: null,
      stripePriceId: null,
      stripeCurrentPeriodEnd: null,
      subscriptionStatus: "canceled",
    },
  })
}

async function handleInvoicePaymentFailed(invoice: Stripe.Invoice) {
  if (!invoice.subscription) return
  const attemptCount = invoice.attempt_count
  
  await db.user.update({
    where: { stripeSubscriptionId: invoice.subscription as string },
    data: { subscriptionStatus: "past_due" },
  })

  if (attemptCount >= 3) {
    // Send final dunning email
    await sendDunningEmail(invoice.customer_email!, "final")
  } else {
    await sendDunningEmail(invoice.customer_email!, "retry")
  }
}

async function handleInvoicePaymentSucceeded(invoice: Stripe.Invoice) {
  if (!invoice.subscription) return

  await db.user.update({
    where: { stripeSubscriptionId: invoice.subscription as string },
    data: {
      subscriptionStatus: "active",
      stripeCurrentPeriodEnd: new Date(invoice.period_end * 1000),
    },
  })
}
```

---

## Usage-Based Billing

```typescript
// Report usage for metered subscriptions
export async function reportUsage(subscriptionItemId: string, quantity: number) {
  await stripe.subscriptionItems.createUsageRecord(subscriptionItemId, {
    quantity,
    timestamp: Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000),
    action: "increment",
  })
}

// Example: report API calls in middleware
export async function trackApiCall(userId: string) {
  const user = await db.user.findUnique({ where: { id: userId } })
  if (user?.stripeSubscriptionId) {
    const subscription = await stripe.subscriptions.retrieve(user.stripeSubscriptionId)
    const meteredItem = subscription.items.data.find(
      (item) => item.price.recurring?.usage_type === "metered"
    )
    if (meteredItem) {
      await reportUsage(meteredItem.id, 1)
    }
  }
}
```

---

## Customer Portal

```typescript
// app/api/billing/portal/route.ts
import { NextResponse } from "next/server"
import { stripe } from "@/lib/stripe"
import { getAuthUser } from "@/lib/auth"

export async function POST() {
  const user = await getAuthUser()
  if (!user?.stripeCustomerId) {
    return NextResponse.json({ error: "No billing account" }, { status: 400 })
  }

  const portalSession = await stripe.billingPortal.sessions.create({
    customer: user.stripeCustomerId,
    return_url: `process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL/settings/billing`,
  })

  return NextResponse.json({ url: portalSession.url })
}
```

---

## Testing with Stripe CLI

```bash
# Install Stripe CLI
brew install stripe/stripe-cli/stripe

# Login
stripe login

# Forward webhooks to local dev
stripe listen --forward-to localhost:3000/api/webhooks/stripe

# Trigger specific events for testing
stripe trigger checkout.session.completed
stripe trigger customer.subscription.updated
stripe trigger invoice.payment_failed

# Test with specific customer
stripe trigger customer.subscription.updated \
  --override subscription:customer=cus_xxx

# View recent events
stripe events list --limit 10

# Test cards
# Success: 4242 4242 4242 4242
# Requires auth: 4000 0025 0000 3155
# Decline: 4000 0000 0000 9995
# Insufficient funds: 4000 0000 0000 9995
```

---

## Feature Gating Helper

```typescript
// lib/subscription.ts
export function isSubscriptionActive(user: { subscriptionStatus: string | null, stripeCurrentPeriodEnd: Date | null }) {
  if (!user.subscriptionStatus) return false
  if (user.subscriptionStatus === "active" || user.subscriptionStatus === "trialing") return true
  // Grace period: past_due but not yet expired
  if (user.subscriptionStatus === "past_due" && user.stripeCurrentPeriodEnd) {
    return user.stripeCurrentPeriodEnd > new Date()
  }
  return false
}

// Middleware usage
export async function requireActiveSubscription() {
  const user = await getAuthUser()
  if (!isSubscriptionActive(user)) {
    redirect("/billing?reason=subscription_required")
  }
}
```

---

## Common Pitfalls

- **Webhook delivery order not guaranteed** — always re-fetch from Stripe API, never trust event data alone for DB updates
- **Double-processing webhooks** — Stripe retries on 500; always use idempotency table
- **Trial conversion tracking** — store `hasHadTrial: true` in DB to prevent trial abuse
- **Proration surprises** — always preview proration before upgrade; show user the amount before confirming
- **Customer portal not configured** — must enable features in Stripe dashboard under Billing → Customer portal settings
- **Missing metadata on checkout** — always pass `userId` in metadata; can't link subscription to user without it

---
name: "senior-architect"
description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "design system architecture", "evaluate microservices vs monolith", "create architecture diagrams", "analyze dependencies", "choose a database", "plan for scalability", "make technical decisions", or "review system design". Use for architecture decision records (ADRs), tech stack evaluation, system design reviews, dependency analysis, and generating architecture diagrams in Mermaid, PlantUML, or ASCII format.
---

# Senior Architect

Architecture design and analysis tools for making informed technical decisions.

## Table of Contents

- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Tools Overview](#tools-overview)
  - [Architecture Diagram Generator](#1-architecture-diagram-generator)
  - [Dependency Analyzer](#2-dependency-analyzer)
  - [Project Architect](#3-project-architect)
- [Decision Workflows](#decision-workflows)
  - [Database Selection](#database-selection-workflow)
  - [Architecture Pattern Selection](#architecture-pattern-selection-workflow)
  - [Monolith vs Microservices](#monolith-vs-microservices-decision)
- [Reference Documentation](#reference-documentation)
- [Tech Stack Coverage](#tech-stack-coverage)
- [Common Commands](#common-commands)

---

## Quick Start

```bash
# Generate architecture diagram from project
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py ./my-project --format mermaid

# Analyze dependencies for issues
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py ./my-project --output json

# Get architecture assessment
python scripts/project_architect.py ./my-project --verbose
```

---

## Tools Overview

### 1. Architecture Diagram Generator

Generates architecture diagrams from project structure in multiple formats.

**Solves:** "I need to visualize my system architecture for documentation or team discussion"

**Input:** Project directory path
**Output:** Diagram code (Mermaid, PlantUML, or ASCII)

**Supported diagram types:**
- `component` - Shows modules and their relationships
- `layer` - Shows architectural layers (presentation, business, data)
- `deployment` - Shows deployment topology

**Usage:**
```bash
# Mermaid format (default)
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py ./project --format mermaid --type component

# PlantUML format
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py ./project --format plantuml --type layer

# ASCII format (terminal-friendly)
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py ./project --format ascii

# Save to file
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py ./project -o architecture.md
```

**Example output (Mermaid):**
```mermaid
graph TD
    A[API Gateway] --> B[Auth Service]
    A --> C[User Service]
    B --> D[(PostgreSQL)]
    C --> D
```

---

### 2. Dependency Analyzer

Analyzes project dependencies for coupling, circular dependencies, and outdated packages.

**Solves:** "I need to understand my dependency tree and identify potential issues"

**Input:** Project directory path
**Output:** Analysis report (JSON or human-readable)

**Analyzes:**
- Dependency tree (direct and transitive)
- Circular dependencies between modules
- Coupling score (0-100)
- Outdated packages

**Supported package managers:**
- npm/yarn (`package.json`)
- Python (`requirements.txt`, `pyproject.toml`)
- Go (`go.mod`)
- Rust (`Cargo.toml`)

**Usage:**
```bash
# Human-readable report
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py ./project

# JSON output for CI/CD integration
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py ./project --output json

# Check only for circular dependencies
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py ./project --check circular

# Verbose mode with recommendations
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py ./project --verbose
```

**Example output:**
```
Dependency Analysis Report
==========================
Total dependencies: 47 (32 direct, 15 transitive)
Coupling score: 72/100 (moderate)

Issues found:
- CIRCULAR: auth → user → permissions → auth
- OUTDATED: lodash 4.17.15 → 4.17.21 (security)

Recommendations:
1. Extract shared interface to break circular dependency
2. Update lodash to fix CVE-2020-8203
```

---

### 3. Project Architect

Analyzes project structure and detects architectural patterns, code smells, and improvement opportunities.

**Solves:** "I want to understand the current architecture and identify areas for improvement"

**Input:** Project directory path
**Output:** Architecture assessment report

**Detects:**
- Architectural patterns (MVC, layered, hexagonal, microservices indicators)
- Code organization issues (god classes, mixed concerns)
- Layer violations
- Missing architectural components

**Usage:**
```bash
# Full assessment
python scripts/project_architect.py ./project

# Verbose with detailed recommendations
python scripts/project_architect.py ./project --verbose

# JSON output
python scripts/project_architect.py ./project --output json

# Check specific aspect
python scripts/project_architect.py ./project --check layers
```

**Example output:**
```
Architecture Assessment
=======================
Detected pattern: Layered Architecture (confidence: 85%)

Structure analysis:
  ✓ controllers/  - Presentation layer detected
  ✓ services/     - Business logic layer detected
  ✓ repositories/ - Data access layer detected
  ⚠ models/       - Mixed domain and DTOs

Issues:
- LARGE FILE: UserService.ts (1,847 lines) - consider splitting
- MIXED CONCERNS: PaymentController contains business logic

Recommendations:
1. Split UserService into focused services
2. Move business logic from controllers to services
3. Separate domain models from DTOs
```

---

## Decision Workflows

### Database Selection Workflow

Use when choosing a database for a new project or migrating existing data.

**Step 1: Identify data characteristics**
| Characteristic | Points to SQL | Points to NoSQL |
|----------------|---------------|-----------------|
| Structured with relationships | ✓ | |
| ACID transactions required | ✓ | |
| Flexible/evolving schema | | ✓ |
| Document-oriented data | | ✓ |
| Time-series data | | ✓ (specialized) |

**Step 2: Evaluate scale requirements**
- <1M records, single region → PostgreSQL or MySQL
- 1M-100M records, read-heavy → PostgreSQL with read replicas
- >100M records, global distribution → CockroachDB, Spanner, or DynamoDB
- High write throughput (>10K/sec) → Cassandra or ScyllaDB

**Step 3: Check consistency requirements**
- Strong consistency required → SQL or CockroachDB
- Eventual consistency acceptable → DynamoDB, Cassandra, MongoDB

**Step 4: Document decision**
Create an ADR (Architecture Decision Record) with:
- Context and requirements
- Options considered
- Decision and rationale
- Trade-offs accepted

**Quick reference:**
```
PostgreSQL → Default choice for most applications
MongoDB    → Document store, flexible schema
Redis      → Caching, sessions, real-time features
DynamoDB   → Serverless, auto-scaling, AWS-native
TimescaleDB → Time-series data with SQL interface
```

---

### Architecture Pattern Selection Workflow

Use when designing a new system or refactoring existing architecture.

**Step 1: Assess team and project size**
| Team Size | Recommended Starting Point |
|-----------|---------------------------|
| 1-3 developers | Modular monolith |
| 4-10 developers | Modular monolith or service-oriented |
| 10+ developers | Consider microservices |

**Step 2: Evaluate deployment requirements**
- Single deployment unit acceptable → Monolith
- Independent scaling needed → Microservices
- Mixed (some services scale differently) → Hybrid

**Step 3: Consider data boundaries**
- Shared database acceptable → Monolith or modular monolith
- Strict data isolation required → Microservices with separate DBs
- Event-driven communication fits → Event-sourcing/CQRS

**Step 4: Match pattern to requirements**

| Requirement | Recommended Pattern |
|-------------|-------------------|
| Rapid MVP development | Modular Monolith |
| Independent team deployment | Microservices |
| Complex domain logic | Domain-Driven Design |
| High read/write ratio difference | CQRS |
| Audit trail required | Event Sourcing |
| Third-party integrations | Hexagonal/Ports & Adapters |

See `references/architecture_patterns.md` for detailed pattern descriptions.

---

### Monolith vs Microservices Decision

**Choose Monolith when:**
- [ ] Team is small (<10 developers)
- [ ] Domain boundaries are unclear
- [ ] Rapid iteration is priority
- [ ] Operational complexity must be minimized
- [ ] Shared database is acceptable

**Choose Microservices when:**
- [ ] Teams can own services end-to-end
- [ ] Independent deployment is critical
- [ ] Different scaling requirements per component
- [ ] Technology diversity is needed
- [ ] Domain boundaries are well understood

**Hybrid approach:**
Start with a modular monolith. Extract services only when:
1. A module has significantly different scaling needs
2. A team needs independent deployment
3. Technology constraints require separation

---

## Reference Documentation

Load these files for detailed information:

| File | Contains | Load when user asks about |
|------|----------|--------------------------|
| `references/architecture_patterns.md` | 9 architecture patterns with trade-offs, code examples, and when to use | "which pattern?", "microservices vs monolith", "event-driven", "CQRS" |
| `references/system_design_workflows.md` | 6 step-by-step workflows for system design tasks | "how to design?", "capacity planning", "API design", "migration" |
| `references/tech_decision_guide.md` | Decision matrices for technology choices | "which database?", "which framework?", "which cloud?", "which cache?" |

---

## Tech Stack Coverage

**Languages:** TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Swift, Kotlin, Rust
**Frontend:** React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, React Native, Flutter
**Backend:** Node.js, Express, FastAPI, Go, GraphQL, REST
**Databases:** PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB, Cassandra
**Infrastructure:** Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure
**CI/CD:** GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins

---

## Common Commands

```bash
# Architecture visualization
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py . --format mermaid
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py . --format plantuml
python scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py . --format ascii

# Dependency analysis
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py . --verbose
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py . --check circular
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py . --output json

# Architecture assessment
python scripts/project_architect.py . --verbose
python scripts/project_architect.py . --check layers
python scripts/project_architect.py . --output json
```

---

## Getting Help

1. Run any script with `--help` for usage information
2. Check reference documentation for detailed patterns and workflows
3. Use `--verbose` flag for detailed explanations and recommendations

FILE:references/architecture_patterns.md
# Architecture Patterns Reference

Detailed guide to software architecture patterns with trade-offs and implementation guidance.

## Patterns Index

1. [Monolithic Architecture](#1-monolithic-architecture)
2. [Modular Monolith](#2-modular-monolith)
3. [Microservices Architecture](#3-microservices-architecture)
4. [Event-Driven Architecture](#4-event-driven-architecture)
5. [CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)](#5-cqrs)
6. [Event Sourcing](#6-event-sourcing)
7. [Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters)](#7-hexagonal-architecture)
8. [Clean Architecture](#8-clean-architecture)
9. [API Gateway Pattern](#9-api-gateway-pattern)

---

## 1. Monolithic Architecture

**Problem it solves:** Need to build and deploy a complete application as a single unit with minimal operational complexity.

**When to use:**
- Small team (1-5 developers)
- MVP or early-stage product
- Simple domain with clear boundaries
- Deployment simplicity is priority

**When NOT to use:**
- Multiple teams need independent deployment
- Parts of system have vastly different scaling needs
- Technology diversity is required

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Simple deployment | Scaling is all-or-nothing |
| Easy debugging | Large codebase becomes unwieldy |
| No network latency between components | Single point of failure |
| Simple testing | Technology lock-in |

**Structure example:**
```
monolith/
├── src/
│   ├── controllers/    # HTTP handlers
│   ├── services/       # Business logic
│   ├── repositories/   # Data access
│   ├── models/         # Domain entities
│   └── utils/          # Shared utilities
├── tests/
└── package.json
```

---

## 2. Modular Monolith

**Problem it solves:** Need monolith simplicity but with clear boundaries that enable future extraction to services.

**When to use:**
- Medium team (5-15 developers)
- Domain boundaries are becoming clearer
- Want option to extract services later
- Need better code organization than traditional monolith

**When NOT to use:**
- Already need independent deployment
- Teams can't coordinate releases

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Clear module boundaries | Still single deployment |
| Easier to extract services later | Requires discipline to maintain boundaries |
| Single database simplifies transactions | Can drift back to coupled monolith |
| Team ownership of modules | |

**Structure example:**
```
modular-monolith/
├── modules/
│   ├── users/
│   │   ├── api/           # Public interface
│   │   ├── internal/      # Implementation
│   │   └── index.ts       # Module exports
│   ├── orders/
│   │   ├── api/
│   │   ├── internal/
│   │   └── index.ts
│   └── payments/
├── shared/                # Cross-cutting concerns
└── main.ts
```

**Key rule:** Modules communicate only through their public API, never by importing internal files.

---

## 3. Microservices Architecture

**Problem it solves:** Need independent deployment, scaling, and technology choices for different parts of the system.

**When to use:**
- Large team (15+ developers) organized around business capabilities
- Different parts need different scaling
- Independent deployment is critical
- Technology diversity is beneficial

**When NOT to use:**
- Small team that can't handle operational complexity
- Domain boundaries are unclear
- Distributed transactions are common requirement
- Network latency is unacceptable

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Independent deployment | Network complexity |
| Independent scaling | Distributed system challenges |
| Technology flexibility | Operational overhead |
| Team autonomy | Data consistency challenges |
| Fault isolation | Testing complexity |

**Structure example:**
```
microservices/
├── services/
│   ├── user-service/
│   │   ├── src/
│   │   ├── Dockerfile
│   │   └── package.json
│   ├── order-service/
│   └── payment-service/
├── api-gateway/
├── infrastructure/
│   ├── kubernetes/
│   └── terraform/
└── docker-compose.yml
```

**Communication patterns:**
- Synchronous: REST, gRPC
- Asynchronous: Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

---

## 4. Event-Driven Architecture

**Problem it solves:** Need loose coupling between components that react to business events asynchronously.

**When to use:**
- Components need loose coupling
- Audit trail of all changes is valuable
- Real-time reactions to events
- Multiple consumers for same events

**When NOT to use:**
- Simple CRUD operations
- Synchronous responses required
- Team unfamiliar with async patterns
- Debugging simplicity is priority

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Loose coupling | Eventual consistency |
| Scalability | Debugging complexity |
| Audit trail built-in | Message ordering challenges |
| Easy to add new consumers | Infrastructure complexity |

**Event structure example:**
```typescript
interface DomainEvent {
  eventId: string;
  eventType: string;
  aggregateId: string;
  timestamp: Date;
  payload: Record<string, unknown>;
  metadata: {
    correlationId: string;
    causationId: string;
  };
}

// Example event
const orderCreated: DomainEvent = {
  eventId: "evt-123",
  eventType: "OrderCreated",
  aggregateId: "order-456",
  timestamp: new Date(),
  payload: {
    customerId: "cust-789",
    items: [...],
    total: 99.99
  },
  metadata: {
    correlationId: "req-001",
    causationId: "cmd-create-order"
  }
};
```

---

## 5. CQRS

**Problem it solves:** Read and write workloads have different requirements and need to be optimized separately.

**When to use:**
- Read/write ratio is heavily skewed (10:1 or more)
- Read and write models differ significantly
- Complex queries that don't map to write model
- Different scaling needs for reads vs writes

**When NOT to use:**
- Simple CRUD with balanced reads/writes
- Read and write models are nearly identical
- Team unfamiliar with pattern
- Added complexity isn't justified

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Optimized read models | Eventual consistency between models |
| Independent scaling | Complexity |
| Simplified queries | Synchronization logic |
| Better performance | More code to maintain |

**Structure example:**
```typescript
// Write side (Commands)
interface CreateOrderCommand {
  customerId: string;
  items: OrderItem[];
}

class OrderCommandHandler {
  async handle(cmd: CreateOrderCommand): Promise<void> {
    const order = Order.create(cmd);
    await this.repository.save(order);
    await this.eventBus.publish(order.events);
  }
}

// Read side (Queries)
interface OrderSummaryQuery {
  customerId: string;
  dateRange: DateRange;
}

class OrderQueryHandler {
  async handle(query: OrderSummaryQuery): Promise<OrderSummary[]> {
    // Query optimized read model (denormalized)
    return this.readDb.query(`
      SELECT * FROM order_summaries
      WHERE customer_id = ? AND created_at BETWEEN ? AND ?
    `, [query.customerId, query.dateRange.start, query.dateRange.end]);
  }
}
```

---

## 6. Event Sourcing

**Problem it solves:** Need complete audit trail and ability to reconstruct state at any point in time.

**When to use:**
- Audit trail is regulatory requirement
- Need to answer "how did we get here?"
- Complex domain with undo/redo requirements
- Debugging production issues requires history

**When NOT to use:**
- Simple CRUD applications
- No audit requirements
- Team unfamiliar with pattern
- Reporting on current state is primary need

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Complete audit trail | Storage grows indefinitely |
| Time-travel debugging | Query complexity |
| Natural fit for event-driven | Learning curve |
| Enables CQRS | Eventual consistency |

**Implementation example:**
```typescript
// Events
type OrderEvent =
  | { type: 'OrderCreated'; customerId: string; items: Item[] }
  | { type: 'ItemAdded'; itemId: string; quantity: number }
  | { type: 'OrderShipped'; trackingNumber: string };

// Aggregate rebuilt from events
class Order {
  private state: OrderState;

  static fromEvents(events: OrderEvent[]): Order {
    const order = new Order();
    events.forEach(event => order.apply(event));
    return order;
  }

  private apply(event: OrderEvent): void {
    switch (event.type) {
      case 'OrderCreated':
        this.state = { status: 'created', items: event.items };
        break;
      case 'ItemAdded':
        this.state.items.push({ id: event.itemId, qty: event.quantity });
        break;
      case 'OrderShipped':
        this.state.status = 'shipped';
        this.state.trackingNumber = event.trackingNumber;
        break;
    }
  }
}
```

---

## 7. Hexagonal Architecture

**Problem it solves:** Need to isolate business logic from external concerns (databases, APIs, UI) for testability and flexibility.

**When to use:**
- Business logic is complex and valuable
- Multiple interfaces to same domain (API, CLI, events)
- Testability is priority
- External systems may change

**When NOT to use:**
- Simple CRUD with no business logic
- Single interface to domain
- Overhead isn't justified

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Business logic isolation | More abstractions |
| Highly testable | Initial setup overhead |
| External systems are swappable | Can be over-engineered |
| Clear boundaries | Learning curve |

**Structure example:**
```
hexagonal/
├── domain/              # Business logic (no external deps)
│   ├── entities/
│   ├── services/
│   └── ports/           # Interfaces (what domain needs)
│       ├── OrderRepository.ts
│       └── PaymentGateway.ts
├── adapters/            # Implementations
│   ├── persistence/     # Database adapters
│   │   └── PostgresOrderRepository.ts
│   ├── payment/         # External service adapters
│   │   └── StripePaymentGateway.ts
│   └── api/             # HTTP adapters
│       └── OrderController.ts
└── config/              # Wiring it all together
```

---

## 8. Clean Architecture

**Problem it solves:** Need clear dependency rules where business logic doesn't depend on frameworks or external systems.

**When to use:**
- Long-lived applications that will outlive frameworks
- Business logic is the core value
- Team discipline to maintain boundaries
- Multiple delivery mechanisms (web, mobile, CLI)

**When NOT to use:**
- Short-lived projects
- Framework-centric applications
- Simple CRUD operations

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Framework independence | More code |
| Testable business logic | Can feel over-engineered |
| Clear dependency direction | Learning curve |
| Flexible delivery mechanisms | Initial setup cost |

**Dependency rule:** Dependencies point inward. Inner circles know nothing about outer circles.

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│           Frameworks & Drivers          │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │     Interface Adapters          │    │
│  │  ┌─────────────────────────┐    │    │
│  │  │    Application Layer    │    │    │
│  │  │  ┌─────────────────┐    │    │    │
│  │  │  │    Entities     │    │    │    │
│  │  │  │ (Domain Logic)  │    │    │    │
│  │  │  └─────────────────┘    │    │    │
│  │  └─────────────────────────┘    │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────┘    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## 9. API Gateway Pattern

**Problem it solves:** Need single entry point for clients that routes to multiple backend services.

**When to use:**
- Multiple backend services
- Cross-cutting concerns (auth, rate limiting, logging)
- Different clients need different APIs
- Service aggregation needed

**When NOT to use:**
- Single backend service
- Simplicity is priority
- Team can't maintain gateway

**Trade-offs:**
| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Single entry point | Single point of failure |
| Cross-cutting concerns centralized | Additional latency |
| Backend service abstraction | Complexity |
| Client-specific APIs | Can become bottleneck |

**Responsibilities:**
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│            API Gateway              │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Authentication/Authorization      │
│ • Rate limiting                     │
│ • Request/Response transformation   │
│ • Load balancing                    │
│ • Circuit breaking                  │
│ • Caching                          │
│ • Logging/Monitoring               │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
         │         │         │
         ▼         ▼         ▼
    ┌─────┐   ┌─────┐   ┌─────┐
    │Svc A│   │Svc B│   │Svc C│
    └─────┘   └─────┘   └─────┘
```

---

## Pattern Selection Quick Reference

| If you need... | Consider... |
|----------------|-------------|
| Simplicity, small team | Monolith |
| Clear boundaries, future flexibility | Modular Monolith |
| Independent deployment/scaling | Microservices |
| Loose coupling, async processing | Event-Driven |
| Separate read/write optimization | CQRS |
| Complete audit trail | Event Sourcing |
| Testable, swappable externals | Hexagonal |
| Framework independence | Clean Architecture |
| Single entry point, multiple services | API Gateway |

FILE:references/system_design_workflows.md
# System Design Workflows

Step-by-step workflows for common system design tasks.

## Workflows Index

1. [System Design Interview Approach](#1-system-design-interview-approach)
2. [Capacity Planning Workflow](#2-capacity-planning-workflow)
3. [API Design Workflow](#3-api-design-workflow)
4. [Database Schema Design](#4-database-schema-design-workflow)
5. [Scalability Assessment](#5-scalability-assessment-workflow)
6. [Migration Planning](#6-migration-planning-workflow)

---

## 1. System Design Interview Approach

Use when designing a system from scratch or explaining architecture decisions.

### Step 1: Clarify Requirements (3-5 minutes)

**Functional requirements:**
- What are the core features?
- Who are the users?
- What actions can users take?

**Non-functional requirements:**
- Expected scale (users, requests/sec, data size)
- Latency requirements
- Availability requirements (99.9%? 99.99%?)
- Consistency requirements (strong? eventual?)

**Example questions to ask:**
```
- How many users? Daily active users?
- Read/write ratio?
- Data retention period?
- Geographic distribution?
- Peak vs average load?
```

### Step 2: Estimate Scale (2-3 minutes)

**Calculate key metrics:**
```
Users:        10M monthly active users
DAU:          1M daily active users
Requests:     100 req/user/day = 100M req/day
              = 1,200 req/sec (avg)
              = 3,600 req/sec (peak, 3x)

Storage:      1KB/request × 100M = 100GB/day
              = 36TB/year

Bandwidth:    100GB/day = 1.2 MB/sec (avg)
```

### Step 3: Design High-Level Architecture (5-10 minutes)

**Start with basic components:**
```
┌──────────┐     ┌──────────┐     ┌──────────┐
│  Client  │────▶│   API    │────▶│ Database │
└──────────┘     └──────────┘     └──────────┘
```

**Add components as needed:**
- Load balancer for traffic distribution
- Cache for read-heavy workloads
- CDN for static content
- Message queue for async processing
- Search index for complex queries

### Step 4: Deep Dive into Components (10-15 minutes)

**For each major component, discuss:**
- Why this technology choice?
- How does it handle failures?
- How does it scale?
- What are the trade-offs?

### Step 5: Address Bottlenecks (5 minutes)

**Common bottlenecks:**
- Database read/write capacity
- Network bandwidth
- Single points of failure
- Hot spots in data distribution

**Solutions:**
- Caching (Redis, Memcached)
- Database sharding
- Read replicas
- CDN for static content
- Async processing for non-critical paths

---

## 2. Capacity Planning Workflow

Use when estimating infrastructure requirements for a new system or feature.

### Step 1: Gather Requirements

| Metric | Current | 6 months | 1 year |
|--------|---------|----------|--------|
| Monthly active users | | | |
| Peak concurrent users | | | |
| Requests per second | | | |
| Data storage (GB) | | | |
| Bandwidth (Mbps) | | | |

### Step 2: Calculate Compute Requirements

**Web/API servers:**
```
Peak RPS:           3,600
Requests per server: 500 (conservative)
Servers needed:     3,600 / 500 = 8 servers

With redundancy (N+2): 10 servers
```

**CPU estimation:**
```
Per request: 50ms CPU time
Peak RPS:    3,600
CPU cores:   3,600 × 0.05 = 180 cores

With headroom (70% target utilization):
             180 / 0.7 = 257 cores
             = 32 servers × 8 cores
```

### Step 3: Calculate Storage Requirements

**Database storage:**
```
Records per day:    100,000
Record size:        2KB
Daily growth:       200MB

With indexes (2x):  400MB/day
Retention (1 year): 146GB

With replication (3x): 438GB
```

**File storage:**
```
Files per day:      10,000
Average file size:  500KB
Daily growth:       5GB

Retention (1 year): 1.8TB
```

### Step 4: Calculate Network Requirements

**Bandwidth:**
```
Response size:      10KB average
Peak RPS:           3,600
Outbound:           3,600 × 10KB = 36MB/s = 288 Mbps

With headroom (50%): 432 Mbps ≈ 500 Mbps connection
```

### Step 5: Document and Review

**Create capacity plan document:**
- Current requirements
- Growth projections
- Infrastructure recommendations
- Cost estimates
- Review triggers (when to re-evaluate)

---

## 3. API Design Workflow

Use when designing new APIs or refactoring existing ones.

### Step 1: Identify Resources

**List the nouns in your domain:**
```
E-commerce example:
- Users
- Products
- Orders
- Payments
- Reviews
```

### Step 2: Define Operations

**Map CRUD to HTTP methods:**
| Operation | HTTP Method | URL Pattern |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| List | GET | /resources |
| Get one | GET | /resources/{id} |
| Create | POST | /resources |
| Update | PUT/PATCH | /resources/{id} |
| Delete | DELETE | /resources/{id} |

### Step 3: Design Request/Response Formats

**Request example:**
```json
POST /api/v1/orders
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "customer_id": "cust-123",
  "items": [
    {"product_id": "prod-456", "quantity": 2}
  ],
  "shipping_address": {
    "street": "123 Main St",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "CA",
    "zip": "94102"
  }
}
```

**Response example:**
```json
HTTP/1.1 201 Created
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "id": "ord-789",
  "status": "pending",
  "customer_id": "cust-123",
  "items": [...],
  "total": 99.99,
  "created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "_links": {
    "self": "/api/v1/orders/ord-789",
    "customer": "/api/v1/customers/cust-123"
  }
}
```

### Step 4: Handle Errors Consistently

**Error response format:**
```json
HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "error": {
    "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
    "message": "Invalid request parameters",
    "details": [
      {
        "field": "quantity",
        "message": "must be greater than 0"
      }
    ]
  },
  "request_id": "req-abc123"
}
```

**Standard error codes:**
| HTTP Status | Use Case |
|-------------|----------|
| 400 | Validation errors |
| 401 | Authentication required |
| 403 | Permission denied |
| 404 | Resource not found |
| 409 | Conflict (duplicate, etc.) |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded |
| 500 | Internal server error |

### Step 5: Document the API

**Include:**
- Authentication method
- Base URL and versioning
- Endpoints with examples
- Error codes and meanings
- Rate limits
- Pagination format

---

## 4. Database Schema Design Workflow

Use when designing a new database or major schema changes.

### Step 1: Identify Entities

**List the things you need to store:**
```
E-commerce:
- User (id, email, name, created_at)
- Product (id, name, price, stock)
- Order (id, user_id, status, total)
- OrderItem (id, order_id, product_id, quantity, price)
```

### Step 2: Define Relationships

**Relationship types:**
```
User ──1:N──▶ Order       (one user, many orders)
Order ──1:N──▶ OrderItem  (one order, many items)
Product ──1:N──▶ OrderItem (one product, many order items)
```

### Step 3: Choose Primary Keys

**Options:**
| Type | Pros | Cons |
|------|------|------|
| Auto-increment | Simple, ordered | Not distributed-friendly |
| UUID | Globally unique | Larger, random |
| ULID | Globally unique, sortable | Larger |

### Step 4: Add Indexes

**Index selection rules:**
```sql
-- Index columns used in WHERE clauses
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user_id ON orders(user_id);

-- Index columns used in JOINs
CREATE INDEX idx_order_items_order_id ON order_items(order_id);

-- Index columns used in ORDER BY with WHERE
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user_status ON orders(user_id, status);

-- Consider composite indexes for common queries
-- Query: SELECT * FROM orders WHERE user_id = ? AND status = 'active'
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_user_status ON orders(user_id, status);
```

### Step 5: Plan for Scale

**Partitioning strategies:**
```sql
-- Partition by date (time-series data)
CREATE TABLE events (
  id BIGINT,
  created_at TIMESTAMP,
  data JSONB
) PARTITION BY RANGE (created_at);

-- Partition by hash (distribute evenly)
CREATE TABLE users (
  id BIGINT,
  email VARCHAR(255)
) PARTITION BY HASH (id);
```

**Sharding considerations:**
- Shard key selection (user_id, tenant_id, etc.)
- Cross-shard query limitations
- Rebalancing strategy

---

## 5. Scalability Assessment Workflow

Use when evaluating if current architecture can handle growth.

### Step 1: Profile Current System

**Metrics to collect:**
```
Current load:
- Average requests/sec: ___
- Peak requests/sec: ___
- Average latency: ___ ms
- P99 latency: ___ ms
- Error rate: ___%

Resource utilization:
- CPU: ___%
- Memory: ___%
- Disk I/O: ___%
- Network: ___%
```

### Step 2: Identify Bottlenecks

**Check each layer:**
| Layer | Bottleneck Signs |
|-------|------------------|
| Web servers | High CPU, connection limits |
| Application | Slow requests, thread pool exhaustion |
| Database | Slow queries, lock contention |
| Cache | High miss rate, memory pressure |
| Network | Bandwidth saturation, latency |

### Step 3: Load Test

**Test scenarios:**
```
1. Baseline: Current production load
2. 2x load: Expected growth in 6 months
3. 5x load: Stress test
4. Spike: Sudden 10x for 5 minutes
```

**Tools:**
- k6, Locust, JMeter for HTTP
- pgbench for PostgreSQL
- redis-benchmark for Redis

### Step 4: Identify Scaling Strategy

**Vertical scaling (scale up):**
- Add more CPU, memory, disk
- Simpler but has limits
- Use when: Single server can handle more

**Horizontal scaling (scale out):**
- Add more servers
- Requires stateless design
- Use when: Need linear scaling

### Step 5: Create Scaling Plan

**Document:**
```
Trigger: When average CPU > 70% for 15 minutes

Action:
1. Add 2 more web servers
2. Update load balancer
3. Verify health checks pass

Rollback:
1. Remove added servers
2. Update load balancer
3. Investigate issue
```

---

## 6. Migration Planning Workflow

Use when migrating to new infrastructure, database, or architecture.

### Step 1: Assess Current State

**Document:**
- Current architecture diagram
- Data volumes
- Dependencies
- Integration points
- Performance baselines

### Step 2: Define Target State

**Document:**
- New architecture diagram
- Technology changes
- Expected improvements
- Success criteria

### Step 3: Plan Migration Strategy

**Strategies:**

| Strategy | Risk | Downtime | Complexity |
|----------|------|----------|------------|
| Big bang | High | Yes | Low |
| Blue-green | Medium | Minimal | Medium |
| Canary | Low | None | High |
| Strangler fig | Low | None | High |

**Strangler fig pattern (recommended for large systems):**
```
1. Add facade in front of old system
2. Route small percentage of traffic to new system
3. Gradually increase traffic to new system
4. Retire old system when 100% migrated
```

### Step 4: Create Rollback Plan

**For each step, define:**
```
Step: Migrate user service to new database

Rollback trigger:
- Error rate > 1%
- Latency > 500ms P99
- Data inconsistency detected

Rollback steps:
1. Route traffic back to old database
2. Sync any new data back
3. Investigate root cause

Rollback time estimate: 15 minutes
```

### Step 5: Execute with Checkpoints

**Migration checklist:**
```
□ Backup current system
□ Verify backup restoration works
□ Deploy new infrastructure
□ Run smoke tests on new system
□ Migrate small percentage (1%)
□ Monitor for 24 hours
□ Increase to 10%
□ Monitor for 24 hours
□ Increase to 50%
□ Monitor for 24 hours
□ Complete migration (100%)
□ Decommission old system
□ Document lessons learned
```

---

## Quick Reference

| Task | Start Here |
|------|------------|
| New system design | [System Design Interview Approach](#1-system-design-interview-approach) |
| Infrastructure sizing | [Capacity Planning](#2-capacity-planning-workflow) |
| New API | [API Design](#3-api-design-workflow) |
| Database design | [Database Schema Design](#4-database-schema-design-workflow) |
| Handle growth | [Scalability Assessment](#5-scalability-assessment-workflow) |
| System migration | [Migration Planning](#6-migration-planning-workflow) |

FILE:references/tech_decision_guide.md
# Technology Decision Guide

Decision frameworks and comparison matrices for common technology choices.

## Decision Frameworks Index

1. [Database Selection](#1-database-selection)
2. [Caching Strategy](#2-caching-strategy)
3. [Message Queue Selection](#3-message-queue-selection)
4. [Authentication Strategy](#4-authentication-strategy)
5. [Frontend Framework Selection](#5-frontend-framework-selection)
6. [Cloud Provider Selection](#6-cloud-provider-selection)
7. [API Style Selection](#7-api-style-selection)

---

## 1. Database Selection

### SQL vs NoSQL Decision Matrix

| Factor | Choose SQL | Choose NoSQL |
|--------|-----------|--------------|
| Data relationships | Complex, many-to-many | Simple, denormalized OK |
| Schema | Well-defined, stable | Evolving, flexible |
| Transactions | ACID required | Eventual consistency OK |
| Query patterns | Complex joins, aggregations | Key-value, document lookups |
| Scale | Vertical (some horizontal) | Horizontal first |
| Team expertise | Strong SQL skills | Document/KV experience |

### Database Type Selection

**Relational (SQL):**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| PostgreSQL | General purpose, JSON support, extensions | Simple key-value only |
| MySQL | Web applications, read-heavy | Complex queries, JSON-heavy |
| SQLite | Embedded, development, small apps | Concurrent writes, scale |

**Document (NoSQL):**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| MongoDB | Flexible schema, rapid iteration | Complex transactions |
| CouchDB | Offline-first, sync required | High throughput |

**Key-Value:**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| Redis | Caching, sessions, real-time | Persistence critical |
| DynamoDB | Serverless, auto-scaling | Complex queries |

**Wide-Column:**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| Cassandra | Write-heavy, time-series | Complex queries, small scale |
| ScyllaDB | Cassandra alternative, performance | Small datasets |

**Time-Series:**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| TimescaleDB | Time-series with SQL | Non-time-series data |
| InfluxDB | Metrics, monitoring | Relational queries |

**Search:**
| Database | Best For | Avoid When |
|----------|----------|------------|
| Elasticsearch | Full-text search, logs | Primary data store |
| Meilisearch | Simple search, fast setup | Complex analytics |

### Quick Decision Flow

```
Start
  │
  ├─ Need ACID transactions? ──Yes──► PostgreSQL/MySQL
  │
  ├─ Flexible schema needed? ──Yes──► MongoDB
  │
  ├─ Write-heavy (>50K/sec)? ──Yes──► Cassandra/ScyllaDB
  │
  ├─ Key-value access only? ──Yes──► Redis/DynamoDB
  │
  ├─ Time-series data? ──Yes──► TimescaleDB/InfluxDB
  │
  ├─ Full-text search? ──Yes──► Elasticsearch
  │
  └─ Default ──────────────────────► PostgreSQL
```

---

## 2. Caching Strategy

### Cache Type Selection

| Type | Use Case | Invalidation | Complexity |
|------|----------|--------------|------------|
| Read-through | Frequent reads, tolerance for stale | On write/TTL | Low |
| Write-through | Data consistency critical | Automatic | Medium |
| Write-behind | High write throughput | Async | High |
| Cache-aside | Fine-grained control | Application | Medium |

### Cache Technology Selection

| Technology | Best For | Limitations |
|------------|----------|-------------|
| Redis | General purpose, data structures | Memory cost |
| Memcached | Simple key-value, high throughput | No persistence |
| CDN (CloudFront, Fastly) | Static assets, edge caching | Dynamic content |
| Application cache | Per-instance, small data | Not distributed |

### Cache Patterns

**Cache-Aside (Lazy Loading):**
```
Read:
1. Check cache
2. If miss, read from DB
3. Store in cache
4. Return data

Write:
1. Write to DB
2. Invalidate cache
```

**Write-Through:**
```
Write:
1. Write to cache
2. Cache writes to DB
3. Return success

Read:
1. Read from cache (always hit)
```

**TTL Guidelines:**

| Data Type | Suggested TTL |
|-----------|---------------|
| User sessions | 24-48 hours |
| API responses | 1-5 minutes |
| Static content | 24 hours - 1 week |
| Database queries | 5-60 minutes |
| Feature flags | 1-5 minutes |

---

## 3. Message Queue Selection

### Queue Technology Comparison

| Feature | RabbitMQ | Kafka | SQS | Redis Streams |
|---------|----------|-------|-----|---------------|
| Throughput | Medium (10K/s) | Very High (100K+/s) | Medium | High |
| Ordering | Per-queue | Per-partition | FIFO optional | Per-stream |
| Durability | Configurable | Strong | Strong | Configurable |
| Replay | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Complexity | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Cost | Self-hosted | Self-hosted | Pay-per-use | Self-hosted |

### Decision Matrix

| Requirement | Recommendation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Simple task queue | SQS or Redis |
| Event streaming | Kafka |
| Complex routing | RabbitMQ |
| Log aggregation | Kafka |
| Serverless integration | SQS |
| Real-time analytics | Kafka |
| Request/reply pattern | RabbitMQ |

### When to Use Each

**RabbitMQ:**
- Complex routing logic (topic, fanout, headers)
- Request/reply patterns
- Priority queues
- Message acknowledgment critical

**Kafka:**
- Event sourcing
- High throughput requirements (>50K messages/sec)
- Message replay needed
- Stream processing
- Log aggregation

**SQS:**
- AWS-native applications
- Simple queue semantics
- Serverless architectures
- Don't want to manage infrastructure

**Redis Streams:**
- Already using Redis
- Moderate throughput
- Simple streaming needs
- Real-time features

---

## 4. Authentication Strategy

### Method Selection

| Method | Best For | Avoid When |
|--------|----------|------------|
| Session-based | Traditional web apps, server-rendered | Mobile apps, microservices |
| JWT | SPAs, mobile apps, microservices | Need immediate revocation |
| OAuth 2.0 | Third-party access, social login | Internal-only apps |
| API Keys | Server-to-server, simple auth | User authentication |
| mTLS | Service mesh, high security | Public APIs |

### JWT vs Sessions

| Factor | JWT | Sessions |
|--------|-----|----------|
| Scalability | Stateless, easy to scale | Requires session store |
| Revocation | Difficult (need blocklist) | Immediate |
| Payload | Can contain claims | Server-side only |
| Security | Token in client | Server-controlled |
| Mobile friendly | Yes | Requires cookies |

### OAuth 2.0 Flow Selection

| Flow | Use Case |
|------|----------|
| Authorization Code | Web apps with backend |
| Authorization Code + PKCE | SPAs, mobile apps |
| Client Credentials | Machine-to-machine |
| Device Code | Smart TVs, CLI tools |

**Avoid:** Implicit flow (deprecated), Resource Owner Password (legacy only)

### Token Lifetimes

| Token Type | Suggested Lifetime |
|------------|-------------------|
| Access token | 15-60 minutes |
| Refresh token | 7-30 days |
| API key | No expiry (rotate quarterly) |
| Session | 24 hours - 7 days |

---

## 5. Frontend Framework Selection

### Framework Comparison

| Factor | React | Vue | Angular | Svelte |
|--------|-------|-----|---------|--------|
| Learning curve | Medium | Low | High | Low |
| Ecosystem | Largest | Large | Complete | Growing |
| Performance | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bundle size | Medium | Small | Large | Smallest |
| TypeScript | Good | Good | Native | Good |
| Job market | Largest | Growing | Enterprise | Niche |

### Decision Matrix

| Requirement | Recommendation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Large team, enterprise | Angular |
| Startup, rapid iteration | React or Vue |
| Performance critical | Svelte or Solid |
| Existing React team | React |
| Progressive enhancement | Vue or Svelte |
| Component library needed | React (most options) |

### Meta-Framework Selection

| Framework | Best For |
|-----------|----------|
| Next.js (React) | Full-stack React, SSR/SSG |
| Nuxt (Vue) | Full-stack Vue, SSR/SSG |
| SvelteKit | Full-stack Svelte |
| Remix | Data-heavy React apps |
| Astro | Content sites, multi-framework |

### When to Use SSR vs SPA vs SSG

| Rendering | Use When |
|-----------|----------|
| SSR | SEO critical, dynamic content, auth-gated |
| SPA | Internal tools, highly interactive, no SEO |
| SSG | Content sites, blogs, documentation |
| ISR | Mix of static and dynamic |

---

## 6. Cloud Provider Selection

### Provider Comparison

| Factor | AWS | GCP | Azure |
|--------|-----|-----|-------|
| Market share | Largest | Growing | Enterprise strong |
| Service breadth | Most comprehensive | Strong ML/data | Best Microsoft integration |
| Pricing | Complex, volume discounts | Simpler, sustained use | EA discounts |
| Kubernetes | EKS | GKE (best managed) | AKS |
| Serverless | Lambda (mature) | Cloud Functions | Azure Functions |
| Database | RDS, DynamoDB | Cloud SQL, Spanner | SQL, Cosmos |

### Decision Factors

| If You Need | Consider |
|-------------|----------|
| Microsoft ecosystem | Azure |
| Best Kubernetes experience | GCP |
| Widest service selection | AWS |
| Machine learning focus | GCP or AWS |
| Government compliance | AWS GovCloud or Azure Gov |
| Startup credits | All offer programs |

### Multi-Cloud Considerations

**Go multi-cloud when:**
- Regulatory requirements mandate it
- Specific service (e.g., GCP BigQuery) is best-in-class
- Negotiating leverage with vendors

**Stay single-cloud when:**
- Team is small
- Want to minimize complexity
- Deep integration needed

### Service Mapping

| Need | AWS | GCP | Azure |
|------|-----|-----|-------|
| Compute | EC2 | Compute Engine | Virtual Machines |
| Containers | ECS, EKS | GKE, Cloud Run | AKS, Container Apps |
| Serverless | Lambda | Cloud Functions | Azure Functions |
| Object Storage | S3 | Cloud Storage | Blob Storage |
| SQL Database | RDS | Cloud SQL | Azure SQL |
| NoSQL | DynamoDB | Firestore | Cosmos DB |
| CDN | CloudFront | Cloud CDN | Azure CDN |
| DNS | Route 53 | Cloud DNS | Azure DNS |

---

## 7. API Style Selection

### REST vs GraphQL vs gRPC

| Factor | REST | GraphQL | gRPC |
|--------|------|---------|------|
| Use case | General purpose | Flexible queries | Microservices |
| Learning curve | Low | Medium | High |
| Over-fetching | Common | Solved | N/A |
| Caching | HTTP native | Complex | Custom |
| Browser support | Native | Native | Limited |
| Tooling | Mature | Growing | Strong |
| Performance | Good | Good | Excellent |

### Decision Matrix

| Requirement | Recommendation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Public API | REST |
| Mobile apps with varied needs | GraphQL |
| Microservices communication | gRPC |
| Real-time updates | GraphQL subscriptions or WebSocket |
| File uploads | REST |
| Internal services only | gRPC |
| Third-party developers | REST + OpenAPI |

### When to Choose Each

**Choose REST when:**
- Building public APIs
- Need HTTP caching
- Simple CRUD operations
- Team experienced with REST

**Choose GraphQL when:**
- Multiple clients with different data needs
- Rapid frontend iteration
- Complex, nested data relationships
- Want to reduce API calls

**Choose gRPC when:**
- Service-to-service communication
- Performance critical
- Streaming required
- Strong typing important

### API Versioning Strategies

| Strategy | Pros | Cons |
|----------|------|------|
| URL path (`/v1/`) | Clear, easy to implement | URL pollution |
| Query param (`?version=1`) | Flexible | Easy to miss |
| Header (`Accept-Version: 1`) | Clean URLs | Less discoverable |
| No versioning (evolve) | Simple | Breaking changes risky |

**Recommendation:** URL path versioning for public APIs, header versioning for internal.

---

## Quick Reference

| Decision | Default Choice | Alternative When |
|----------|----------------|------------------|
| Database | PostgreSQL | Scale/flexibility → MongoDB, DynamoDB |
| Cache | Redis | Simple needs → Memcached |
| Queue | SQS (AWS) / RabbitMQ | Event streaming → Kafka |
| Auth | JWT + Refresh | Traditional web → Sessions |
| Frontend | React + Next.js | Simplicity → Vue, Performance → Svelte |
| Cloud | AWS | Microsoft shop → Azure, ML-first → GCP |
| API | REST | Mobile flexibility → GraphQL, Internal → gRPC |

FILE:scripts/architecture_diagram_generator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Architecture Diagram Generator

Generates architecture diagrams from project structure in multiple formats:
- Mermaid (default)
- PlantUML
- ASCII

Supports diagram types:
- component: Shows modules and their relationships
- layer: Shows architectural layers
- deployment: Shows deployment topology
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import re
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Tuple, Optional
from collections import defaultdict


class ProjectScanner:
    """Scans project structure to detect components and relationships."""

    # Common architectural layer patterns
    LAYER_PATTERNS = {
        'presentation': ['controller', 'handler', 'view', 'page', 'component', 'ui'],
        'api': ['api', 'route', 'endpoint', 'rest', 'graphql'],
        'business': ['service', 'usecase', 'domain', 'logic', 'core'],
        'data': ['repository', 'dao', 'model', 'entity', 'schema', 'migration'],
        'infrastructure': ['config', 'util', 'helper', 'middleware', 'plugin'],
    }

    # File patterns for different technologies
    TECH_PATTERNS = {
        'react': ['jsx', 'tsx', 'package.json'],
        'vue': ['vue', 'nuxt.config'],
        'angular': ['component.ts', 'module.ts', 'angular.json'],
        'node': ['package.json', 'express', 'fastify'],
        'python': ['requirements.txt', 'pyproject.toml', 'setup.py'],
        'go': ['go.mod', 'go.sum'],
        'rust': ['Cargo.toml'],
        'java': ['pom.xml', 'build.gradle'],
        'docker': ['Dockerfile', 'docker-compose'],
        'kubernetes': ['deployment.yaml', 'service.yaml', 'k8s'],
    }

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.components: Dict[str, Dict] = {}
        self.relationships: List[Tuple[str, str, str]] = []  # (from, to, type)
        self.layers: Dict[str, List[str]] = defaultdict(list)
        self.technologies: Set[str] = set()
        self.external_deps: Set[str] = set()

    def scan(self) -> Dict:
        """Scan the project and return structure information."""
        self._scan_directories()
        self._detect_technologies()
        self._detect_relationships()
        self._classify_layers()

        return {
            'components': self.components,
            'relationships': self.relationships,
            'layers': dict(self.layers),
            'technologies': list(self.technologies),
            'external_deps': list(self.external_deps),
        }

    def _scan_directories(self):
        """Scan directory structure for components."""
        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', '.nuxt', 'coverage', '.pytest_cache'}

        for item in self.project_path.iterdir():
            if item.is_dir() and item.name not in ignore_dirs and not item.name.startswith('.'):
                component_info = self._analyze_directory(item)
                if component_info['files'] > 0:
                    self.components[item.name] = component_info

    def _analyze_directory(self, dir_path: Path) -> Dict:
        """Analyze a directory to understand its role."""
        files = list(dir_path.rglob('*'))
        code_files = [f for f in files if f.is_file() and f.suffix in
                      ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.jsx', '.tsx', '.go', '.rs', '.java', '.vue']]

        # Count imports/dependencies within the directory
        imports = set()
        for f in code_files[:50]:  # Limit to avoid large projects
            imports.update(self._extract_imports(f))

        return {
            'path': str(dir_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
            'files': len(code_files),
            'imports': list(imports)[:20],  # Top 20 imports
            'type': self._guess_component_type(dir_path.name),
        }

    def _extract_imports(self, file_path: Path) -> Set[str]:
        """Extract import statements from a file."""
        imports = set()
        try:
            content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')

            # Python imports
            py_imports = re.findall(r'^(?:from|import)\s+([\w.]+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
            imports.update(py_imports)

            # JS/TS imports
            js_imports = re.findall(r'(?:import|require)\s*\(?[\'"]([^\'"\s]+)[\'"]', content)
            imports.update(js_imports)

            # Go imports
            go_imports = re.findall(r'import\s+(?:\(\s*)?["\']([^"\']+)["\']', content)
            imports.update(go_imports)

        except Exception:
            pass

        return imports

    def _guess_component_type(self, name: str) -> str:
        """Guess component type from directory name."""
        name_lower = name.lower()
        for layer, patterns in self.LAYER_PATTERNS.items():
            for pattern in patterns:
                if pattern in name_lower:
                    return layer
        return 'unknown'

    def _detect_technologies(self):
        """Detect technologies used in the project."""
        for tech, patterns in self.TECH_PATTERNS.items():
            for pattern in patterns:
                matches = list(self.project_path.rglob(f'*{pattern}*'))
                if matches:
                    self.technologies.add(tech)
                    break

        # Detect external dependencies from package files
        self._parse_package_json()
        self._parse_requirements_txt()
        self._parse_go_mod()

    def _parse_package_json(self):
        """Parse package.json for dependencies."""
        pkg_path = self.project_path / 'package.json'
        if pkg_path.exists():
            try:
                data = json.loads(pkg_path.read_text())
                deps = list(data.get('dependencies', {}).keys())[:10]
                self.external_deps.update(deps)
            except Exception:
                pass

    def _parse_requirements_txt(self):
        """Parse requirements.txt for dependencies."""
        req_path = self.project_path / 'requirements.txt'
        if req_path.exists():
            try:
                content = req_path.read_text()
                deps = re.findall(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)', content, re.MULTILINE)[:10]
                self.external_deps.update(deps)
            except Exception:
                pass

    def _parse_go_mod(self):
        """Parse go.mod for dependencies."""
        mod_path = self.project_path / 'go.mod'
        if mod_path.exists():
            try:
                content = mod_path.read_text()
                deps = re.findall(r'^\s+([^\s]+)\s+v', content, re.MULTILINE)[:10]
                self.external_deps.update([d.split('/')[-1] for d in deps])
            except Exception:
                pass

    def _detect_relationships(self):
        """Detect relationships between components."""
        component_names = set(self.components.keys())

        for comp_name, comp_info in self.components.items():
            for imp in comp_info.get('imports', []):
                # Check if import references another component
                for other_comp in component_names:
                    if other_comp != comp_name and other_comp.lower() in imp.lower():
                        self.relationships.append((comp_name, other_comp, 'uses'))

    def _classify_layers(self):
        """Classify components into architectural layers."""
        for comp_name, comp_info in self.components.items():
            layer = comp_info.get('type', 'unknown')
            if layer != 'unknown':
                self.layers[layer].append(comp_name)
            else:
                self.layers['other'].append(comp_name)


class DiagramGenerator:
    """Base class for diagram generators."""

    def __init__(self, scan_result: Dict):
        self.components = scan_result['components']
        self.relationships = scan_result['relationships']
        self.layers = scan_result['layers']
        self.technologies = scan_result['technologies']
        self.external_deps = scan_result['external_deps']

    def generate(self, diagram_type: str) -> str:
        """Generate diagram based on type."""
        if diagram_type == 'component':
            return self._generate_component_diagram()
        elif diagram_type == 'layer':
            return self._generate_layer_diagram()
        elif diagram_type == 'deployment':
            return self._generate_deployment_diagram()
        else:
            return self._generate_component_diagram()

    def _generate_component_diagram(self) -> str:
        raise NotImplementedError

    def _generate_layer_diagram(self) -> str:
        raise NotImplementedError

    def _generate_deployment_diagram(self) -> str:
        raise NotImplementedError


class MermaidGenerator(DiagramGenerator):
    """Generate Mermaid diagrams."""

    def _generate_component_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['graph TD']

        # Add components
        for name, info in self.components.items():
            safe_name = self._safe_id(name)
            file_count = info.get('files', 0)
            lines.append(f'    {safe_name}["{name}<br/>{file_count} files"]')

        # Add relationships
        seen = set()
        for src, dst, rel_type in self.relationships:
            key = (src, dst)
            if key not in seen:
                seen.add(key)
                lines.append(f'    {self._safe_id(src)} --> {self._safe_id(dst)}')

        # Add external dependencies if any
        if self.external_deps:
            lines.append('')
            lines.append('    subgraph External')
            for dep in list(self.external_deps)[:5]:
                safe_dep = self._safe_id(dep)
                lines.append(f'        {safe_dep}(("{dep}"))')
            lines.append('    end')

        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_layer_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['graph TB']

        layer_order = ['presentation', 'api', 'business', 'data', 'infrastructure', 'other']

        for layer in layer_order:
            components = self.layers.get(layer, [])
            if components:
                lines.append(f'    subgraph {layer.title()} Layer')
                for comp in components:
                    safe_comp = self._safe_id(comp)
                    lines.append(f'        {safe_comp}["{comp}"]')
                lines.append('    end')
                lines.append('')

        # Add layer relationships (top-down)
        prev_layer = None
        for layer in layer_order:
            if self.layers.get(layer):
                if prev_layer and self.layers.get(prev_layer):
                    first_prev = self._safe_id(self.layers[prev_layer][0])
                    first_curr = self._safe_id(self.layers[layer][0])
                    lines.append(f'    {first_prev} -.-> {first_curr}')
                prev_layer = layer

        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_deployment_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['graph LR']

        # Client
        lines.append('    subgraph Client')
        lines.append('        browser["Browser/Mobile"]')
        lines.append('    end')
        lines.append('')

        # Determine if we have typical deployment components
        has_api = any('api' in t for t in self.technologies)
        has_docker = 'docker' in self.technologies
        has_k8s = 'kubernetes' in self.technologies

        # Application tier
        lines.append('    subgraph Application')
        if has_k8s:
            lines.append('        k8s["Kubernetes Cluster"]')
        elif has_docker:
            lines.append('        docker["Docker Container"]')
        else:
            lines.append('        app["Application Server"]')
        lines.append('    end')
        lines.append('')

        # Data tier
        lines.append('    subgraph Data')
        lines.append('        db[("Database")]')
        if self.external_deps:
            lines.append('        cache[("Cache")]')
        lines.append('    end')
        lines.append('')

        # Connections
        if has_k8s:
            lines.append('    browser --> k8s')
            lines.append('    k8s --> db')
        elif has_docker:
            lines.append('    browser --> docker')
            lines.append('    docker --> db')
        else:
            lines.append('    browser --> app')
            lines.append('    app --> db')

        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _safe_id(self, name: str) -> str:
        """Convert name to safe Mermaid ID."""
        return re.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9]', '_', name)


class PlantUMLGenerator(DiagramGenerator):
    """Generate PlantUML diagrams."""

    def _generate_component_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['@startuml', 'skinparam componentStyle rectangle', '']

        # Add components
        for name, info in self.components.items():
            file_count = info.get('files', 0)
            lines.append(f'component "{name}\\n({file_count} files)" as {self._safe_id(name)}')

        lines.append('')

        # Add relationships
        seen = set()
        for src, dst, rel_type in self.relationships:
            key = (src, dst)
            if key not in seen:
                seen.add(key)
                lines.append(f'{self._safe_id(src)} --> {self._safe_id(dst)}')

        # External dependencies
        if self.external_deps:
            lines.append('')
            lines.append('package "External Dependencies" {')
            for dep in list(self.external_deps)[:5]:
                lines.append(f'  [{dep}]')
            lines.append('}')

        lines.append('')
        lines.append('@enduml')
        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_layer_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['@startuml', 'skinparam packageStyle rectangle', '']

        layer_order = ['presentation', 'api', 'business', 'data', 'infrastructure', 'other']

        for layer in layer_order:
            components = self.layers.get(layer, [])
            if components:
                lines.append(f'package "{layer.title()} Layer" {{')
                for comp in components:
                    lines.append(f'  [{comp}]')
                lines.append('}')
                lines.append('')

        lines.append('@enduml')
        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_deployment_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = ['@startuml', '']

        lines.append('node "Client" {')
        lines.append('  [Browser/Mobile] as browser')
        lines.append('}')
        lines.append('')

        has_docker = 'docker' in self.technologies
        has_k8s = 'kubernetes' in self.technologies

        lines.append('node "Application Server" {')
        if has_k8s:
            lines.append('  [Kubernetes Cluster] as app')
        elif has_docker:
            lines.append('  [Docker Container] as app')
        else:
            lines.append('  [Application] as app')
        lines.append('}')
        lines.append('')

        lines.append('database "Data Store" {')
        lines.append('  [Database] as db')
        lines.append('}')
        lines.append('')

        lines.append('browser --> app')
        lines.append('app --> db')
        lines.append('')
        lines.append('@enduml')
        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _safe_id(self, name: str) -> str:
        """Convert name to safe PlantUML ID."""
        return re.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9]', '_', name)


class ASCIIGenerator(DiagramGenerator):
    """Generate ASCII diagrams."""

    def _generate_component_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = []
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('COMPONENT DIAGRAM')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('')

        # Components
        lines.append('Components:')
        lines.append('-' * 40)
        for name, info in self.components.items():
            file_count = info.get('files', 0)
            comp_type = info.get('type', 'unknown')
            lines.append(f'  [{name}]')
            lines.append(f'      Files: {file_count}')
            lines.append(f'      Type: {comp_type}')
            lines.append('')

        # Relationships
        if self.relationships:
            lines.append('Relationships:')
            lines.append('-' * 40)
            seen = set()
            for src, dst, rel_type in self.relationships:
                key = (src, dst)
                if key not in seen:
                    seen.add(key)
                    lines.append(f'  {src} --> {dst}')
            lines.append('')

        # External dependencies
        if self.external_deps:
            lines.append('External Dependencies:')
            lines.append('-' * 40)
            for dep in list(self.external_deps)[:10]:
                lines.append(f'  - {dep}')

        lines.append('')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_layer_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = []
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('LAYERED ARCHITECTURE')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('')

        layer_order = ['presentation', 'api', 'business', 'data', 'infrastructure', 'other']

        for layer in layer_order:
            components = self.layers.get(layer, [])
            if components:
                lines.append(f'+{"-" * 56}+')
                lines.append(f'| {layer.upper():^54} |')
                lines.append(f'+{"-" * 56}+')
                for comp in components:
                    lines.append(f'|   [{comp:^48}]   |')
                lines.append(f'+{"-" * 56}+')
                lines.append('           |')
                lines.append('           v')

        # Remove last arrow
        if lines[-2:] == ['           |', '           v']:
            lines = lines[:-2]

        lines.append('')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        return '\n'.join(lines)

    def _generate_deployment_diagram(self) -> str:
        lines = []
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('DEPLOYMENT DIAGRAM')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        lines.append('')

        has_docker = 'docker' in self.technologies
        has_k8s = 'kubernetes' in self.technologies

        # Client tier
        lines.append('+----------------------+')
        lines.append('|       CLIENT         |')
        lines.append('|  [Browser/Mobile]    |')
        lines.append('+----------+-----------+')
        lines.append('           |')
        lines.append('           v')

        # Application tier
        lines.append('+----------------------+')
        lines.append('|     APPLICATION      |')
        if has_k8s:
            lines.append('| [Kubernetes Cluster] |')
        elif has_docker:
            lines.append('| [Docker Container]   |')
        else:
            lines.append('| [App Server]         |')
        lines.append('+----------+-----------+')
        lines.append('           |')
        lines.append('           v')

        # Data tier
        lines.append('+----------------------+')
        lines.append('|        DATA          |')
        lines.append('|     [(Database)]     |')
        lines.append('+----------------------+')

        lines.append('')

        # Technologies detected
        if self.technologies:
            lines.append('Technologies detected:')
            lines.append('-' * 40)
            for tech in sorted(self.technologies):
                lines.append(f'  - {tech}')

        lines.append('')
        lines.append('=' * 60)
        return '\n'.join(lines)


def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='Generate architecture diagrams from project structure',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s ./my-project --format mermaid
  %(prog)s ./my-project --format plantuml --type layer
  %(prog)s ./my-project --format ascii -o architecture.txt

Diagram types:
  component   - Shows modules and their relationships (default)
  layer       - Shows architectural layers
  deployment  - Shows deployment topology

Output formats:
  mermaid     - Mermaid.js format (default)
  plantuml    - PlantUML format
  ascii       - ASCII art format
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'project_path',
        help='Path to the project directory'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--format', '-f',
        choices=['mermaid', 'plantuml', 'ascii'],
        default='mermaid',
        help='Output format (default: mermaid)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--type', '-t',
        choices=['component', 'layer', 'deployment'],
        default='component',
        help='Diagram type (default: component)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        help='Output file path (prints to stdout if not specified)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--json',
        action='store_true',
        help='Output raw scan results as JSON'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    project_path = Path(args.project_path).resolve()
    if not project_path.exists():
        print(f"Error: Project path does not exist: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    if not project_path.is_dir():
        print(f"Error: Project path is not a directory: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    if args.verbose:
        print(f"Scanning project: {project_path}")

    # Scan project
    scanner = ProjectScanner(project_path)
    scan_result = scanner.scan()

    if args.verbose:
        print(f"Found {len(scan_result['components'])} components")
        print(f"Found {len(scan_result['relationships'])} relationships")
        print(f"Technologies: {', '.join(scan_result['technologies']) or 'none detected'}")

    # Output raw JSON if requested
    if args.json:
        output = json.dumps(scan_result, indent=2)
        if args.output:
            Path(args.output).write_text(output)
            print(f"Results written to {args.output}")
        else:
            print(output)
        return

    # Generate diagram
    generators = {
        'mermaid': MermaidGenerator,
        'plantuml': PlantUMLGenerator,
        'ascii': ASCIIGenerator,
    }

    generator = generators[args.format](scan_result)
    diagram = generator.generate(args.type)

    # Output
    if args.output:
        Path(args.output).write_text(diagram)
        print(f"Diagram written to {args.output}")
    else:
        print(diagram)


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

FILE:scripts/dependency_analyzer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Dependency Analyzer

Analyzes project dependencies for:
- Dependency tree (direct and transitive)
- Circular dependencies between modules
- Coupling score (0-100)
- Outdated packages (basic detection)

Supports:
- npm/yarn (package.json)
- Python (requirements.txt, pyproject.toml)
- Go (go.mod)
- Rust (Cargo.toml)
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import re
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Tuple, Optional
from collections import defaultdict


class DependencyAnalyzer:
    """Analyzes project dependencies and module coupling."""

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path, verbose: bool = False):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.verbose = verbose

        # Results
        self.direct_deps: Dict[str, str] = {}  # name -> version
        self.dev_deps: Dict[str, str] = {}
        self.internal_modules: Dict[str, Set[str]] = defaultdict(set)  # module -> imports
        self.circular_deps: List[List[str]] = []
        self.coupling_score: float = 0
        self.issues: List[Dict] = []
        self.recommendations: List[str] = []
        self.package_manager: Optional[str] = None

    def analyze(self) -> Dict:
        """Run full dependency analysis."""
        self._detect_package_manager()
        self._parse_dependencies()
        self._scan_internal_modules()
        self._detect_circular_dependencies()
        self._calculate_coupling_score()
        self._generate_recommendations()

        return self._build_report()

    def _detect_package_manager(self):
        """Detect which package manager is used."""
        if (self.project_path / 'package.json').exists():
            self.package_manager = 'npm'
        elif (self.project_path / 'requirements.txt').exists():
            self.package_manager = 'pip'
        elif (self.project_path / 'pyproject.toml').exists():
            self.package_manager = 'poetry'
        elif (self.project_path / 'go.mod').exists():
            self.package_manager = 'go'
        elif (self.project_path / 'Cargo.toml').exists():
            self.package_manager = 'cargo'
        else:
            self.package_manager = 'unknown'

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Detected package manager: {self.package_manager}")

    def _parse_dependencies(self):
        """Parse dependencies based on detected package manager."""
        parsers = {
            'npm': self._parse_npm,
            'pip': self._parse_pip,
            'poetry': self._parse_poetry,
            'go': self._parse_go,
            'cargo': self._parse_cargo,
        }

        parser = parsers.get(self.package_manager)
        if parser:
            parser()

    def _parse_npm(self):
        """Parse package.json for npm dependencies."""
        pkg_path = self.project_path / 'package.json'
        try:
            data = json.loads(pkg_path.read_text())

            # Direct dependencies
            for name, version in data.get('dependencies', {}).items():
                self.direct_deps[name] = self._clean_version(version)

            # Dev dependencies
            for name, version in data.get('devDependencies', {}).items():
                self.dev_deps[name] = self._clean_version(version)

            if self.verbose:
                print(f"Found {len(self.direct_deps)} direct deps, "
                      f"{len(self.dev_deps)} dev deps")

        except Exception as e:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'parse_error',
                'severity': 'error',
                'message': f"Failed to parse package.json: {e}"
            })

    def _parse_pip(self):
        """Parse requirements.txt for Python dependencies."""
        req_path = self.project_path / 'requirements.txt'
        try:
            content = req_path.read_text()
            for line in content.strip().split('\n'):
                line = line.strip()
                if not line or line.startswith('#') or line.startswith('-'):
                    continue

                # Parse name and version
                match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)(?:[=<>!~]+(.+))?', line)
                if match:
                    name = match.group(1)
                    version = match.group(2) or 'any'
                    self.direct_deps[name] = version

            if self.verbose:
                print(f"Found {len(self.direct_deps)} dependencies")

        except Exception as e:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'parse_error',
                'severity': 'error',
                'message': f"Failed to parse requirements.txt: {e}"
            })

    def _parse_poetry(self):
        """Parse pyproject.toml for Poetry dependencies."""
        toml_path = self.project_path / 'pyproject.toml'
        try:
            content = toml_path.read_text()

            # Simple TOML parsing for dependencies section
            in_deps = False
            in_dev_deps = False

            for line in content.split('\n'):
                line = line.strip()

                if line == '[tool.poetry.dependencies]':
                    in_deps = True
                    in_dev_deps = False
                    continue
                elif line == '[tool.poetry.dev-dependencies]' or \
                     line == '[tool.poetry.group.dev.dependencies]':
                    in_deps = False
                    in_dev_deps = True
                    continue
                elif line.startswith('['):
                    in_deps = False
                    in_dev_deps = False
                    continue

                if (in_deps or in_dev_deps) and '=' in line:
                    match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\s*=\s*["\']?([^"\']+)', line)
                    if match:
                        name = match.group(1)
                        version = match.group(2)
                        if name != 'python':
                            if in_deps:
                                self.direct_deps[name] = version
                            else:
                                self.dev_deps[name] = version

            if self.verbose:
                print(f"Found {len(self.direct_deps)} direct deps, "
                      f"{len(self.dev_deps)} dev deps")

        except Exception as e:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'parse_error',
                'severity': 'error',
                'message': f"Failed to parse pyproject.toml: {e}"
            })

    def _parse_go(self):
        """Parse go.mod for Go dependencies."""
        mod_path = self.project_path / 'go.mod'
        try:
            content = mod_path.read_text()

            # Find require block
            in_require = False
            for line in content.split('\n'):
                line = line.strip()

                if line.startswith('require ('):
                    in_require = True
                    continue
                elif line == ')' and in_require:
                    in_require = False
                    continue
                elif line.startswith('require ') and '(' not in line:
                    # Single-line require
                    match = re.match(r'require\s+([^\s]+)\s+([^\s]+)', line)
                    if match:
                        self.direct_deps[match.group(1)] = match.group(2)
                    continue

                if in_require:
                    match = re.match(r'([^\s]+)\s+([^\s]+)', line)
                    if match:
                        self.direct_deps[match.group(1)] = match.group(2)

            if self.verbose:
                print(f"Found {len(self.direct_deps)} dependencies")

        except Exception as e:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'parse_error',
                'severity': 'error',
                'message': f"Failed to parse go.mod: {e}"
            })

    def _parse_cargo(self):
        """Parse Cargo.toml for Rust dependencies."""
        cargo_path = self.project_path / 'Cargo.toml'
        try:
            content = cargo_path.read_text()

            in_deps = False
            in_dev_deps = False

            for line in content.split('\n'):
                line = line.strip()

                if line == '[dependencies]':
                    in_deps = True
                    in_dev_deps = False
                    continue
                elif line == '[dev-dependencies]':
                    in_deps = False
                    in_dev_deps = True
                    continue
                elif line.startswith('['):
                    in_deps = False
                    in_dev_deps = False
                    continue

                if (in_deps or in_dev_deps) and '=' in line:
                    match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\s*=\s*["\']?([^"\']+)', line)
                    if match:
                        name = match.group(1)
                        version = match.group(2)
                        if in_deps:
                            self.direct_deps[name] = version
                        else:
                            self.dev_deps[name] = version

            if self.verbose:
                print(f"Found {len(self.direct_deps)} direct deps, "
                      f"{len(self.dev_deps)} dev deps")

        except Exception as e:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'parse_error',
                'severity': 'error',
                'message': f"Failed to parse Cargo.toml: {e}"
            })

    def _clean_version(self, version: str) -> str:
        """Clean version string."""
        return version.lstrip('^~>=<!')

    def _scan_internal_modules(self):
        """Scan internal module imports for coupling analysis."""
        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        # Find all code files
        extensions = ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.jsx', '.tsx', '.go', '.rs']

        for ext in extensions:
            for file_path in self.project_path.rglob(f'*{ext}'):
                # Skip ignored directories
                if any(ignored in file_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                    continue

                # Get module name (directory relative to project root)
                try:
                    rel_path = file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)
                    module = rel_path.parts[0] if len(rel_path.parts) > 1 else 'root'

                    # Extract imports
                    imports = self._extract_imports(file_path)
                    self.internal_modules[module].update(imports)

                except Exception:
                    continue

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Scanned {len(self.internal_modules)} internal modules")

    def _extract_imports(self, file_path: Path) -> Set[str]:
        """Extract import statements from a file."""
        imports = set()
        try:
            content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')

            # Python imports
            for match in re.finditer(r'^(?:from|import)\s+([\w.]+)', content, re.MULTILINE):
                imports.add(match.group(1).split('.')[0])

            # JS/TS imports
            for match in re.finditer(r'(?:import|require)\s*\(?[\'"]([^\'"\s]+)[\'"]', content):
                imp = match.group(1)
                if imp.startswith('.') or imp.startswith('@/') or imp.startswith('~/'):
                    # Relative import - extract first path component
                    parts = imp.lstrip('./~@').split('/')
                    if parts:
                        imports.add(parts[0])

        except Exception:
            pass

        return imports

    def _detect_circular_dependencies(self):
        """Detect circular dependencies between internal modules."""
        # Build dependency graph
        graph = defaultdict(set)
        modules = set(self.internal_modules.keys())

        for module, imports in self.internal_modules.items():
            for imp in imports:
                # Check if import is an internal module
                for internal_module in modules:
                    if internal_module.lower() in imp.lower() and internal_module != module:
                        graph[module].add(internal_module)

        # Find cycles using DFS
        visited = set()
        rec_stack = set()
        cycles = []

        def find_cycles(node: str, path: List[str]):
            visited.add(node)
            rec_stack.add(node)
            path.append(node)

            for neighbor in graph.get(node, []):
                if neighbor not in visited:
                    find_cycles(neighbor, path)
                elif neighbor in rec_stack:
                    # Found cycle
                    cycle_start = path.index(neighbor)
                    cycle = path[cycle_start:] + [neighbor]
                    if cycle not in cycles:
                        cycles.append(cycle)

            path.pop()
            rec_stack.remove(node)

        for module in modules:
            if module not in visited:
                find_cycles(module, [])

        self.circular_deps = cycles

        if cycles:
            for cycle in cycles:
                self.issues.append({
                    'type': 'circular_dependency',
                    'severity': 'warning',
                    'message': f"Circular dependency: {' -> '.join(cycle)}"
                })

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Found {len(self.circular_deps)} circular dependencies")

    def _calculate_coupling_score(self):
        """Calculate coupling score (0-100, lower is better)."""
        if not self.internal_modules:
            self.coupling_score = 0
            return

        # Count connections between modules
        total_modules = len(self.internal_modules)
        total_connections = 0
        modules = set(self.internal_modules.keys())

        for module, imports in self.internal_modules.items():
            for imp in imports:
                for internal_module in modules:
                    if internal_module.lower() in imp.lower() and internal_module != module:
                        total_connections += 1

        # Max possible connections (complete graph)
        max_connections = total_modules * (total_modules - 1) if total_modules > 1 else 1

        # Coupling score as percentage of max connections
        self.coupling_score = min(100, int((total_connections / max_connections) * 100))

        # Add penalty for circular dependencies
        self.coupling_score = min(100, self.coupling_score + len(self.circular_deps) * 10)

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Coupling score: {self.coupling_score}/100")

    def _generate_recommendations(self):
        """Generate actionable recommendations."""
        # Circular dependency recommendations
        if self.circular_deps:
            self.recommendations.append(
                "Extract shared interfaces or create a common module to break circular dependencies"
            )

        # High coupling recommendations
        if self.coupling_score > 70:
            self.recommendations.append(
                "High coupling detected. Consider applying SOLID principles and "
                "introducing abstraction layers"
            )

        # Too many dependencies
        if len(self.direct_deps) > 50:
            self.recommendations.append(
                f"Large dependency count ({len(self.direct_deps)}). "
                "Review for unused dependencies and consider bundle size impact"
            )

        # Check for known problematic packages (simplified check)
        problematic = {
            'lodash': 'Consider lodash-es or native methods for smaller bundle',
            'moment': 'Consider day.js or date-fns for smaller bundle',
            'request': 'Deprecated. Use axios, node-fetch, or native fetch',
        }

        for pkg, suggestion in problematic.items():
            if pkg in self.direct_deps:
                self.recommendations.append(f"{pkg}: {suggestion}")

    def _build_report(self) -> Dict:
        """Build the analysis report."""
        return {
            'project_path': str(self.project_path),
            'package_manager': self.package_manager,
            'summary': {
                'direct_dependencies': len(self.direct_deps),
                'dev_dependencies': len(self.dev_deps),
                'internal_modules': len(self.internal_modules),
                'coupling_score': self.coupling_score,
                'circular_dependencies': len(self.circular_deps),
                'issues': len(self.issues),
            },
            'dependencies': {
                'direct': self.direct_deps,
                'dev': self.dev_deps,
            },
            'internal_modules': {k: list(v) for k, v in self.internal_modules.items()},
            'circular_dependencies': self.circular_deps,
            'issues': self.issues,
            'recommendations': self.recommendations,
        }


def print_human_report(report: Dict):
    """Print human-readable report."""
    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
    print("DEPENDENCY ANALYSIS REPORT")
    print("=" * 60)
    print(f"\nProject: {report['project_path']}")
    print(f"Package Manager: {report['package_manager']}")

    summary = report['summary']
    print("\n--- Summary ---")
    print(f"Direct dependencies: {summary['direct_dependencies']}")
    print(f"Dev dependencies: {summary['dev_dependencies']}")
    print(f"Internal modules: {summary['internal_modules']}")
    print(f"Coupling score: {summary['coupling_score']}/100 ", end='')

    if summary['coupling_score'] < 30:
        print("(low - good)")
    elif summary['coupling_score'] < 70:
        print("(moderate)")
    else:
        print("(high - consider refactoring)")

    if report['circular_dependencies']:
        print(f"\n--- Circular Dependencies ({len(report['circular_dependencies'])}) ---")
        for cycle in report['circular_dependencies']:
            print(f"  {' -> '.join(cycle)}")

    if report['issues']:
        print(f"\n--- Issues ({len(report['issues'])}) ---")
        for issue in report['issues']:
            severity = issue['severity'].upper()
            print(f"  [{severity}] {issue['message']}")

    if report['recommendations']:
        print(f"\n--- Recommendations ---")
        for i, rec in enumerate(report['recommendations'], 1):
            print(f"  {i}. {rec}")

    # Show top dependencies
    deps = report['dependencies']['direct']
    if deps:
        print(f"\n--- Top Dependencies (of {len(deps)}) ---")
        for name, version in list(deps.items())[:10]:
            print(f"  {name}: {version}")
        if len(deps) > 10:
            print(f"  ... and {len(deps) - 10} more")

    print("\n" + "=" * 60)


def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='Analyze project dependencies and module coupling',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s ./my-project
  %(prog)s ./my-project --output json
  %(prog)s ./my-project --check circular
  %(prog)s ./my-project --verbose

Supported package managers:
  - npm/yarn (package.json)
  - pip (requirements.txt)
  - poetry (pyproject.toml)
  - go (go.mod)
  - cargo (Cargo.toml)
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'project_path',
        help='Path to the project directory'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        choices=['human', 'json'],
        default='human',
        help='Output format (default: human)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--check',
        choices=['all', 'circular', 'coupling'],
        default='all',
        help='What to check (default: all)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--save', '-s',
        help='Save report to file'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    project_path = Path(args.project_path).resolve()
    if not project_path.exists():
        print(f"Error: Project path does not exist: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    if not project_path.is_dir():
        print(f"Error: Project path is not a directory: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    # Run analysis
    analyzer = DependencyAnalyzer(project_path, verbose=args.verbose)
    report = analyzer.analyze()

    # Filter report based on --check option
    if args.check == 'circular':
        if report['circular_dependencies']:
            print("Circular dependencies found:")
            for cycle in report['circular_dependencies']:
                print(f"  {' -> '.join(cycle)}")
            sys.exit(1)
        else:
            print("No circular dependencies found.")
            sys.exit(0)
    elif args.check == 'coupling':
        score = report['summary']['coupling_score']
        print(f"Coupling score: {score}/100")
        if score > 70:
            print("WARNING: High coupling detected")
            sys.exit(1)
        sys.exit(0)

    # Output report
    if args.output == 'json':
        output = json.dumps(report, indent=2)
        if args.save:
            Path(args.save).write_text(output)
            print(f"Report saved to {args.save}")
        else:
            print(output)
    else:
        print_human_report(report)
        if args.save:
            Path(args.save).write_text(json.dumps(report, indent=2))
            print(f"\nJSON report saved to {args.save}")


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

FILE:scripts/project_architect.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Project Architect

Analyzes project structure and detects:
- Architectural patterns (MVC, layered, hexagonal, microservices)
- Code organization issues (god classes, mixed concerns)
- Layer violations
- Missing architectural components

Provides architecture assessment and improvement recommendations.
"""

import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import re
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Tuple, Optional
from collections import defaultdict


class PatternDetector:
    """Detects architectural patterns in a project."""

    # Pattern signatures
    PATTERNS = {
        'layered': {
            'indicators': ['controller', 'service', 'repository', 'dao', 'model', 'entity'],
            'structure': ['controllers', 'services', 'repositories', 'models'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'mvc': {
            'indicators': ['model', 'view', 'controller'],
            'structure': ['models', 'views', 'controllers'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'hexagonal': {
            'indicators': ['port', 'adapter', 'domain', 'infrastructure', 'application'],
            'structure': ['ports', 'adapters', 'domain', 'infrastructure'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'clean': {
            'indicators': ['entity', 'usecase', 'interface', 'framework', 'adapter'],
            'structure': ['entities', 'usecases', 'interfaces', 'frameworks'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'microservices': {
            'indicators': ['service', 'api', 'gateway', 'docker', 'kubernetes'],
            'structure': ['services', 'api-gateway', 'docker-compose'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'modular_monolith': {
            'indicators': ['module', 'feature', 'bounded'],
            'structure': ['modules', 'features'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
        'feature_based': {
            'indicators': ['feature', 'component', 'page'],
            'structure': ['features', 'components', 'pages'],
            'weight': 0,
        },
    }

    # Layer definitions for violation detection
    LAYER_HIERARCHY = {
        'presentation': ['controller', 'handler', 'view', 'page', 'component', 'ui', 'route'],
        'application': ['service', 'usecase', 'application', 'facade'],
        'domain': ['domain', 'entity', 'model', 'aggregate', 'valueobject'],
        'infrastructure': ['repository', 'dao', 'adapter', 'gateway', 'client', 'config'],
    }

    LAYER_ORDER = ['presentation', 'application', 'domain', 'infrastructure']

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.directories: Set[str] = set()
        self.files: Dict[str, List[str]] = defaultdict(list)  # dir -> files
        self.detected_pattern: Optional[str] = None
        self.confidence: float = 0
        self.layer_assignments: Dict[str, str] = {}  # dir -> layer

    def scan(self) -> Dict:
        """Scan project and detect patterns."""
        self._scan_structure()
        self._detect_pattern()
        self._assign_layers()

        return {
            'detected_pattern': self.detected_pattern,
            'confidence': self.confidence,
            'directories': list(self.directories),
            'layer_assignments': self.layer_assignments,
            'pattern_scores': {p: d['weight'] for p, d in self.PATTERNS.items()},
        }

    def _scan_structure(self):
        """Scan directory structure."""
        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage', '.pytest_cache'}

        for item in self.project_path.iterdir():
            if item.is_dir() and item.name not in ignore_dirs and not item.name.startswith('.'):
                self.directories.add(item.name.lower())

                # Scan files in directory
                try:
                    for f in item.rglob('*'):
                        if f.is_file():
                            self.files[item.name.lower()].append(f.name.lower())
                except PermissionError:
                    pass

    def _detect_pattern(self):
        """Detect the primary architectural pattern."""
        for pattern, config in self.PATTERNS.items():
            score = 0

            # Check directory structure
            for struct in config['structure']:
                if struct.lower() in self.directories:
                    score += 2

            # Check indicator presence in directory names
            for indicator in config['indicators']:
                for dir_name in self.directories:
                    if indicator in dir_name:
                        score += 1

            # Check file patterns
            all_files = [f for files in self.files.values() for f in files]
            for indicator in config['indicators']:
                matching_files = sum(1 for f in all_files if indicator in f)
                score += min(matching_files // 5, 3)  # Cap contribution

            config['weight'] = score

        # Find best match
        best_pattern = max(self.PATTERNS.items(), key=lambda x: x[1]['weight'])
        if best_pattern[1]['weight'] > 3:
            self.detected_pattern = best_pattern[0]
            max_possible = len(best_pattern[1]['structure']) * 2 + len(best_pattern[1]['indicators']) * 2
            self.confidence = min(100, int((best_pattern[1]['weight'] / max(max_possible, 1)) * 100))
        else:
            self.detected_pattern = 'unstructured'
            self.confidence = 0

    def _assign_layers(self):
        """Assign directories to architectural layers."""
        for dir_name in self.directories:
            for layer, indicators in self.LAYER_HIERARCHY.items():
                for indicator in indicators:
                    if indicator in dir_name:
                        self.layer_assignments[dir_name] = layer
                        break
                if dir_name in self.layer_assignments:
                    break

            if dir_name not in self.layer_assignments:
                self.layer_assignments[dir_name] = 'unknown'


class CodeAnalyzer:
    """Analyzes code for architectural issues."""

    # Thresholds
    MAX_FILE_LINES = 500
    MAX_CLASS_LINES = 300
    MAX_FUNCTION_LINES = 50
    MAX_IMPORTS_PER_FILE = 30

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path, verbose: bool = False):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.verbose = verbose
        self.issues: List[Dict] = []
        self.metrics: Dict = {}

    def analyze(self) -> Dict:
        """Run code analysis."""
        self._analyze_file_sizes()
        self._analyze_imports()
        self._detect_god_classes()
        self._check_naming_conventions()

        return {
            'issues': self.issues,
            'metrics': self.metrics,
        }

    def _analyze_file_sizes(self):
        """Check for oversized files."""
        extensions = ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.jsx', '.tsx', '.go', '.rs', '.java']
        large_files = []
        total_lines = 0
        file_count = 0

        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        for ext in extensions:
            for file_path in self.project_path.rglob(f'*{ext}'):
                if any(ignored in file_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                    continue

                try:
                    content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')
                    lines = len(content.split('\n'))
                    total_lines += lines
                    file_count += 1

                    if lines > self.MAX_FILE_LINES:
                        large_files.append({
                            'path': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                            'lines': lines,
                        })
                        self.issues.append({
                            'type': 'large_file',
                            'severity': 'warning',
                            'file': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                            'message': f"File has {lines} lines (threshold: {self.MAX_FILE_LINES})",
                            'suggestion': "Consider splitting into smaller, focused modules",
                        })
                except Exception:
                    pass

        self.metrics['total_lines'] = total_lines
        self.metrics['file_count'] = file_count
        self.metrics['avg_file_lines'] = total_lines // file_count if file_count > 0 else 0
        self.metrics['large_files'] = large_files

    def _analyze_imports(self):
        """Analyze import patterns."""
        extensions = ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.jsx', '.tsx']
        high_import_files = []

        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        for ext in extensions:
            for file_path in self.project_path.rglob(f'*{ext}'):
                if any(ignored in file_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                    continue

                try:
                    content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')

                    # Count imports
                    py_imports = len(re.findall(r'^(?:from|import)\s+', content, re.MULTILINE))
                    js_imports = len(re.findall(r'^import\s+', content, re.MULTILINE))
                    imports = py_imports + js_imports

                    if imports > self.MAX_IMPORTS_PER_FILE:
                        high_import_files.append({
                            'path': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                            'imports': imports,
                        })
                        self.issues.append({
                            'type': 'high_imports',
                            'severity': 'info',
                            'file': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                            'message': f"File has {imports} imports (threshold: {self.MAX_IMPORTS_PER_FILE})",
                            'suggestion': "Consider if all imports are necessary or if the file has too many responsibilities",
                        })
                except Exception:
                    pass

        self.metrics['high_import_files'] = high_import_files

    def _detect_god_classes(self):
        """Detect potential god classes (oversized classes)."""
        extensions = ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.java']
        god_classes = []

        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        for ext in extensions:
            for file_path in self.project_path.rglob(f'*{ext}'):
                if any(ignored in file_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                    continue

                try:
                    content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')
                    lines = content.split('\n')

                    # Simple class detection
                    class_pattern = r'^\s*(?:export\s+)?(?:abstract\s+)?class\s+(\w+)'
                    in_class = False
                    class_name = None
                    class_start = 0
                    brace_count = 0

                    for i, line in enumerate(lines):
                        match = re.match(class_pattern, line)
                        if match:
                            if in_class and class_name:
                                # End previous class
                                class_lines = i - class_start
                                if class_lines > self.MAX_CLASS_LINES:
                                    god_classes.append({
                                        'file': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                                        'class': class_name,
                                        'lines': class_lines,
                                    })
                            class_name = match.group(1)
                            class_start = i
                            in_class = True

                    # Check last class
                    if in_class and class_name:
                        class_lines = len(lines) - class_start
                        if class_lines > self.MAX_CLASS_LINES:
                            god_classes.append({
                                'file': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                                'class': class_name,
                                'lines': class_lines,
                            })
                            self.issues.append({
                                'type': 'god_class',
                                'severity': 'warning',
                                'file': str(file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)),
                                'message': f"Class '{class_name}' has ~{class_lines} lines (threshold: {self.MAX_CLASS_LINES})",
                                'suggestion': "Consider applying Single Responsibility Principle and splitting into smaller classes",
                            })

                except Exception:
                    pass

        self.metrics['god_classes'] = god_classes

    def _check_naming_conventions(self):
        """Check for naming convention issues."""
        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        naming_issues = []

        # Check directory naming
        for dir_path in self.project_path.rglob('*'):
            if not dir_path.is_dir():
                continue
            if any(ignored in dir_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                continue

            dir_name = dir_path.name
            # Check for mixed case in directories (should be kebab-case or snake_case)
            if re.search(r'[A-Z]', dir_name) and '-' not in dir_name and '_' not in dir_name:
                rel_path = str(dir_path.relative_to(self.project_path))
                if len(rel_path.split('/')) <= 3:  # Only check top-level dirs
                    naming_issues.append({
                        'type': 'directory',
                        'path': rel_path,
                        'issue': 'PascalCase directory name',
                    })

        if naming_issues:
            self.issues.append({
                'type': 'naming_convention',
                'severity': 'info',
                'message': f"Found {len(naming_issues)} naming convention inconsistencies",
                'details': naming_issues[:5],  # Show first 5
            })

        self.metrics['naming_issues'] = naming_issues


class LayerViolationDetector:
    """Detects architectural layer violations."""

    LAYER_ORDER = ['presentation', 'application', 'domain', 'infrastructure']

    # Valid dependency directions (key can depend on values)
    VALID_DEPENDENCIES = {
        'presentation': ['application', 'domain'],
        'application': ['domain', 'infrastructure'],
        'domain': [],  # Domain should not depend on other layers
        'infrastructure': ['domain'],
    }

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path, layer_assignments: Dict[str, str]):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.layer_assignments = layer_assignments
        self.violations: List[Dict] = []

    def detect(self) -> List[Dict]:
        """Detect layer violations."""
        self._analyze_imports()
        return self.violations

    def _analyze_imports(self):
        """Analyze imports for layer violations."""
        extensions = ['.py', '.js', '.ts', '.jsx', '.tsx']
        ignore_dirs = {'.git', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', '.venv', 'venv',
                       'dist', 'build', '.next', 'coverage'}

        for ext in extensions:
            for file_path in self.project_path.rglob(f'*{ext}'):
                if any(ignored in file_path.parts for ignored in ignore_dirs):
                    continue

                try:
                    rel_path = file_path.relative_to(self.project_path)
                    if len(rel_path.parts) < 2:
                        continue

                    source_dir = rel_path.parts[0].lower()
                    source_layer = self.layer_assignments.get(source_dir)

                    if not source_layer or source_layer == 'unknown':
                        continue

                    # Extract imports
                    content = file_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore')
                    imports = self._extract_imports(content)

                    # Check each import for layer violations
                    for imp in imports:
                        target_dir = self._get_import_directory(imp)
                        if not target_dir:
                            continue

                        target_layer = self.layer_assignments.get(target_dir.lower())
                        if not target_layer or target_layer == 'unknown':
                            continue

                        if self._is_violation(source_layer, target_layer):
                            self.violations.append({
                                'type': 'layer_violation',
                                'severity': 'warning',
                                'file': str(rel_path),
                                'source_layer': source_layer,
                                'target_layer': target_layer,
                                'import': imp,
                                'message': f"{source_layer} layer should not depend on {target_layer} layer",
                            })

                except Exception:
                    pass

    def _extract_imports(self, content: str) -> List[str]:
        """Extract import statements."""
        imports = []

        # Python imports
        imports.extend(re.findall(r'^(?:from|import)\s+([\w.]+)', content, re.MULTILINE))

        # JS/TS imports
        imports.extend(re.findall(r'(?:import|require)\s*\(?[\'"]([^\'"\s]+)[\'"]', content))

        return imports

    def _get_import_directory(self, imp: str) -> Optional[str]:
        """Get the directory from an import path."""
        # Handle relative imports
        if imp.startswith('.'):
            return None  # Skip relative imports

        parts = imp.replace('@/', '').replace('~/', '').split('/')
        if parts:
            return parts[0].split('.')[0]
        return None

    def _is_violation(self, source_layer: str, target_layer: str) -> bool:
        """Check if the dependency is a violation."""
        if source_layer == target_layer:
            return False

        valid_deps = self.VALID_DEPENDENCIES.get(source_layer, [])
        return target_layer not in valid_deps and target_layer != source_layer


class ProjectArchitect:
    """Main class that orchestrates architecture analysis."""

    def __init__(self, project_path: Path, verbose: bool = False):
        self.project_path = project_path
        self.verbose = verbose

    def analyze(self) -> Dict:
        """Run full architecture analysis."""
        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Analyzing project: {self.project_path}")

        # Pattern detection
        pattern_detector = PatternDetector(self.project_path)
        pattern_result = pattern_detector.scan()

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Detected pattern: {pattern_result['detected_pattern']} "
                  f"(confidence: {pattern_result['confidence']}%)")

        # Code analysis
        code_analyzer = CodeAnalyzer(self.project_path, self.verbose)
        code_result = code_analyzer.analyze()

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Found {len(code_result['issues'])} code issues")

        # Layer violation detection
        violation_detector = LayerViolationDetector(
            self.project_path,
            pattern_result['layer_assignments']
        )
        violations = violation_detector.detect()

        if self.verbose:
            print(f"Found {len(violations)} layer violations")

        # Generate recommendations
        recommendations = self._generate_recommendations(
            pattern_result, code_result, violations
        )

        return {
            'project_path': str(self.project_path),
            'architecture': {
                'detected_pattern': pattern_result['detected_pattern'],
                'confidence': pattern_result['confidence'],
                'layer_assignments': pattern_result['layer_assignments'],
                'pattern_scores': pattern_result['pattern_scores'],
            },
            'structure': {
                'directories': pattern_result['directories'],
            },
            'code_quality': {
                'metrics': code_result['metrics'],
                'issues': code_result['issues'],
            },
            'layer_violations': violations,
            'recommendations': recommendations,
            'summary': {
                'pattern': pattern_result['detected_pattern'],
                'confidence': pattern_result['confidence'],
                'total_issues': len(code_result['issues']) + len(violations),
                'code_issues': len(code_result['issues']),
                'layer_violations': len(violations),
            },
        }

    def _generate_recommendations(self, pattern_result: Dict, code_result: Dict,
                                   violations: List[Dict]) -> List[str]:
        """Generate actionable recommendations."""
        recommendations = []

        # Pattern recommendations
        pattern = pattern_result['detected_pattern']
        confidence = pattern_result['confidence']

        if pattern == 'unstructured' or confidence < 30:
            recommendations.append(
                "Consider adopting a clear architectural pattern (Layered, Clean, or Hexagonal) "
                "to improve code organization and maintainability"
            )

        # Layer violation recommendations
        if violations:
            recommendations.append(
                f"Fix {len(violations)} layer violation(s) to maintain proper separation of concerns. "
                "Dependencies should flow from presentation → application → domain ← infrastructure"
            )

        # God class recommendations
        god_classes = code_result['metrics'].get('god_classes', [])
        if god_classes:
            recommendations.append(
                f"Split {len(god_classes)} large class(es) into smaller, focused classes "
                "following the Single Responsibility Principle"
            )

        # Large file recommendations
        large_files = code_result['metrics'].get('large_files', [])
        if large_files:
            recommendations.append(
                f"Consider refactoring {len(large_files)} large file(s) into smaller modules"
            )

        # Missing layer recommendations
        assigned_layers = set(pattern_result['layer_assignments'].values())
        if pattern in ['layered', 'clean', 'hexagonal']:
            expected_layers = {'presentation', 'application', 'domain', 'infrastructure'}
            missing = expected_layers - assigned_layers - {'unknown'}
            if missing:
                recommendations.append(
                    f"Consider adding missing architectural layer(s): {', '.join(missing)}"
                )

        return recommendations


def print_human_report(report: Dict):
    """Print human-readable report."""
    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
    print("ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT")
    print("=" * 60)
    print(f"\nProject: {report['project_path']}")

    arch = report['architecture']
    print(f"\n--- Architecture Pattern ---")
    print(f"Detected: {arch['detected_pattern'].replace('_', ' ').title()}")
    print(f"Confidence: {arch['confidence']}%")

    if arch['layer_assignments']:
        print(f"\nLayer Assignments:")
        for dir_name, layer in sorted(arch['layer_assignments'].items()):
            if layer != 'unknown':
                status = "OK"
            else:
                status = "?"
            print(f"  {status} {dir_name:20} -> {layer}")

    summary = report['summary']
    print(f"\n--- Summary ---")
    print(f"Total issues: {summary['total_issues']}")
    print(f"  Code issues: {summary['code_issues']}")
    print(f"  Layer violations: {summary['layer_violations']}")

    if report['code_quality']['issues']:
        print(f"\n--- Code Issues ---")
        for issue in report['code_quality']['issues'][:10]:
            severity = issue['severity'].upper()
            print(f"  [{severity}] {issue.get('file', 'N/A')}")
            print(f"          {issue['message']}")
            if 'suggestion' in issue:
                print(f"          Suggestion: {issue['suggestion']}")

    if report['layer_violations']:
        print(f"\n--- Layer Violations ---")
        for v in report['layer_violations'][:5]:
            print(f"  {v['file']}")
            print(f"      {v['message']}")

    if report['recommendations']:
        print(f"\n--- Recommendations ---")
        for i, rec in enumerate(report['recommendations'], 1):
            print(f"  {i}. {rec}")

    metrics = report['code_quality']['metrics']
    print(f"\n--- Metrics ---")
    print(f"  Total lines: {metrics.get('total_lines', 'N/A')}")
    print(f"  File count: {metrics.get('file_count', 'N/A')}")
    print(f"  Avg lines/file: {metrics.get('avg_file_lines', 'N/A')}")

    print("\n" + "=" * 60)


def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description='Analyze project architecture and detect patterns and issues',
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog='''
Examples:
  %(prog)s ./my-project
  %(prog)s ./my-project --verbose
  %(prog)s ./my-project --output json
  %(prog)s ./my-project --check layers

Detects:
  - Architectural patterns (Layered, MVC, Hexagonal, Clean, Microservices)
  - Code organization issues (large files, god classes)
  - Layer violations (incorrect dependencies between layers)
  - Missing architectural components
        '''
    )

    parser.add_argument(
        'project_path',
        help='Path to the project directory'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--output', '-o',
        choices=['human', 'json'],
        default='human',
        help='Output format (default: human)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--check',
        choices=['all', 'pattern', 'layers', 'code'],
        default='all',
        help='What to check (default: all)'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--verbose', '-v',
        action='store_true',
        help='Enable verbose output'
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        '--save', '-s',
        help='Save report to file'
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    project_path = Path(args.project_path).resolve()
    if not project_path.exists():
        print(f"Error: Project path does not exist: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    if not project_path.is_dir():
        print(f"Error: Project path is not a directory: {project_path}", file=sys.stderr)
        sys.exit(1)

    # Run analysis
    architect = ProjectArchitect(project_path, verbose=args.verbose)
    report = architect.analyze()

    # Handle specific checks
    if args.check == 'pattern':
        arch = report['architecture']
        print(f"Pattern: {arch['detected_pattern']} (confidence: {arch['confidence']}%)")
        sys.exit(0)
    elif args.check == 'layers':
        violations = report['layer_violations']
        if violations:
            print(f"Found {len(violations)} layer violation(s):")
            for v in violations:
                print(f"  {v['file']}: {v['message']}")
            sys.exit(1)
        else:
            print("No layer violations found.")
            sys.exit(0)
    elif args.check == 'code':
        issues = report['code_quality']['issues']
        if issues:
            print(f"Found {len(issues)} code issue(s):")
            for issue in issues[:10]:
                print(f"  [{issue['severity'].upper()}] {issue['message']}")
            sys.exit(1 if any(i['severity'] == 'warning' for i in issues) else 0)
        else:
            print("No code issues found.")
            sys.exit(0)

    # Output report
    if args.output == 'json':
        output = json.dumps(report, indent=2)
        if args.save:
            Path(args.save).write_text(output)
            print(f"Report saved to {args.save}")
        else:
            print(output)
    else:
        print_human_report(report)
        if args.save:
            Path(args.save).write_text(json.dumps(report, indent=2))
            print(f"\nJSON report saved to {args.save}")


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

---
name: cs-growth-strategist
description: Growth Strategist agent for revenue operations, sales engineering, customer success, and business development. Orchestrates business-growth skills. Spawn when users need pipeline analysis, churn prevention, expansion scoring, sales demos, or proposal writing.
skills: business-growth
domain: business-growth
model: sonnet
tools: [Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob]
---

# cs-growth-strategist

## Role & Expertise

Growth-focused operator covering the full revenue lifecycle: pipeline management, sales engineering, customer success, and commercial proposals.

## Skill Integration

- `business-growth/revenue-operations` — Pipeline analysis, forecast accuracy, GTM efficiency
- `business-growth/sales-engineer` — POC planning, competitive positioning, technical demos
- `business-growth/customer-success-manager` — Health scoring, churn risk, expansion opportunities
- `business-growth/contract-and-proposal-writer` — Commercial proposals, SOWs, pricing structures

## Core Workflows

### 1. Pipeline Health Check
1. Run `pipeline_analyzer.py` on deal data
2. Assess coverage ratios, stage conversion, deal aging
3. Flag concentration risks
4. Generate forecast with `forecast_accuracy_tracker.py`
5. Report GTM efficiency metrics (CAC, LTV, magic number)

### 2. Churn Prevention
1. Calculate health scores via `health_score_calculator.py`
2. Run churn risk analysis via `churn_risk_analyzer.py`
3. Identify at-risk accounts with behavioral signals
4. Create intervention playbook (QBR, escalation, executive sponsor)
5. Track save/loss outcomes

### 3. Expansion Planning
1. Score expansion opportunities via `expansion_opportunity_scorer.py`
2. Map whitespace (products not adopted)
3. Prioritize by effort-vs-impact
4. Create expansion proposals via `contract-and-proposal-writer`

### 4. Sales Engineering Support
1. Build competitive matrix via `competitive_matrix_builder.py`
2. Plan POC via `poc_planner.py`
3. Prepare technical demo environment
4. Document win/loss analysis

## Output Standards
- Pipeline reports → JSON with visual summary
- Health scores → segment-aware (Enterprise/Mid-Market/SMB)
- Proposals → structured with pricing tables and ROI projections

## Success Metrics

- **Pipeline Coverage:** Maintain 3x+ pipeline-to-quota ratio across segments
- **Churn Rate:** Reduce gross churn by 15%+ quarter-over-quarter
- **Expansion Revenue:** Achieve 120%+ net revenue retention (NRR)
- **Forecast Accuracy:** Weighted forecast within 10% of actual bookings

## Related Agents

- [cs-product-manager](../product/cs-product-manager.md) -- Product roadmap alignment for sales positioning and feature prioritization
- [cs-financial-analyst](../finance/cs-financial-analyst.md) -- Revenue forecasting validation and financial modeling support

---
name: knowledge-ops
description: Use when a Head of Ops, Knowledge Manager, or TPM-Internal needs to author, validate, or clean up company SOPs and internal runbooks (procurement intake, vendor offboarding, incident-comms cascade, employee onboarding, expense reimbursement, system-access provisioning, customer-escalation playbook) — including 5W2H completeness checks (Who-What-When-Where-Why-How-HowMuch), cross-link and orphan-page validation across a sprawling Notion/Confluence/Obsidian wiki, KB ingestion + hygiene reporting, ops onboarding doc generation, and runbook step verification (named owner, expected duration, observable success signal, rollback path, escalation contact). Pairs Kaoru Ishikawa's 5W2H method, Atul Gawande's *The Checklist Manifesto*, ISO 9001, ITIL v4 Service Operation, FDA 21 CFR Part 211, and Google SRE Workbook runbook discipline with deterministic stdlib-only Python tools that score completeness, detect anti-patterns, and emit prioritized cleanup lists. Distinct from `engineering/llm-wiki` (Karpathy-style personal PKM second brain), `engineering-team/runbook-generator` (system-ops production debugging runbook), `project-management/*` (Jira/Confluence delivery + ticket tracking), and sibling `business-operations/process-mapper` (BPMN process *design*, while knowledge-ops is process *documentation*).
context: fork
version: 2.8.0
author: claude-code-skills
license: MIT
tags: [bizops, sop, runbook, knowledge-management, kb, 5w2h, wiki, ops-documentation]
compatible_tools: [claude-code, codex-cli, cursor, antigravity, opencode, gemini-cli]
---

# knowledge-ops

Company SOP + internal runbook authoring, 5W2H completeness validation, and KB hygiene reporting for Head-of-Ops / Knowledge-Manager / TPM-Internal personas.

## Purpose

An ops organization three years in accumulates a sprawl: 600 Notion pages, 200 Confluence runbooks, three Obsidian vaults, a `Drive/SOPs/` folder, and a `Slack #ops-questions` channel that exists because nobody can find the canonical doc. Predictable failure modes:

1. **No owner** — 40% of SOPs name "the team" instead of a person. When the doc rots, nobody is accountable.
2. **No last-reviewed date** — a 2023 vendor-offboarding SOP still references a procurement tool sunset in 2024.
3. **Vague success signals** — runbook step 4 says "verify the service is up". A new operator can't tell what that means.
4. **No rollback path** — incident-comms cascade runbook tells you how to send the alert. It doesn't tell you how to retract it when the alert was wrong.
5. **Orphan pages** — half the KB has no inbound links. Nobody finds them via navigation; they only exist because somebody knew the URL.
6. **Glossary drift** — "CSM" means Customer Success Manager in three docs and Customer Solutions Manager in five. New hires guess wrong for six months.
7. **Happy-path-only SOPs** — the doc covers what happens when everything works. It doesn't cover the 30% case where it doesn't.

This skill answers the operator's actual question: **"Which 20 docs do I fix first, and what specifically is wrong with each?"** — with deterministic logic, not intuition.

## When to use

- Authoring a new SOP for a cross-functional company process (procurement intake, vendor offboarding, incident-comms cascade, employee onboarding, expense reimbursement, customer-escalation playbook, security-incident comms, system-access provisioning).
- Validating an existing internal runbook before it goes into rotation (every step must have a named owner, expected duration, observable success signal, observable failure signal, rollback path, escalation contact).
- Ingesting a multi-document KB export (Notion zip, Confluence space export, Obsidian vault, `Drive/SOPs/` directory) and surfacing what's broken: orphan pages, stale pages (no edit > 12 months), glossary drift, missing-owner pages, cross-link map.
- Onboarding a new ops hire by generating the SOPs and ops-handbook pages they need to read in week 1.
- Wiki cleanup sprints — quarterly hygiene work where the org decides which 30 docs to archive, rewrite, or merge.

## Workflow

Four-step deterministic flow (matches the ops org's actual workflow, not an abstract process):

1. **Ingest KB.** Run `kb_ingester.py --input <vault-dir>` on the existing wiki export. Output is a markdown health report: orphan pages, stale pages, glossary drift, missing-owner pages, cross-link map, prioritized cleanup list. The report ranks the top-20 docs to fix first — usually a mix of high-traffic stale docs and compliance-relevant missing-owner docs. Take this list to the cleanup sprint.
2. **Validate existing runbooks.** For each runbook in the cleanup list (or any new runbook before it goes into rotation), run `runbook_validator.py --input <runbook.md>`. The validator scores each step against six checks (named owner, expected duration, observable success signal, observable failure signal, rollback path, escalation contact) and produces a per-step traffic-light + overall validity score 0-100 + MUST-FIX issue list. A runbook scoring < 60 is not safe to use in an incident.
3. **Generate missing SOPs.** For SOPs that need to be written from scratch (or rewritten because the existing one is unsalvageable), run `sop_generator.py --input <metadata.json> --profile <ops|support|finance|hr|it|regulated>`. Output is a 5W2H-structured SOP scaffold: Who (RACI), What (process steps), When (triggers + frequency), Where (system + tool), Why (purpose + regulatory basis), How (step-by-step), How-much (cost + time per execution). The `regulated` profile adds version control, signoff, and audit-trail sections (ISO 9001 / FDA 21 CFR Part 211 / SOC 2 / HIPAA).
4. **Cross-link + close the loop.** Re-run `kb_ingester.py` after the cleanup sprint to verify orphan-page count is down and glossary drift is resolved. The metric that matters is **"unfindable docs"** (orphans) and **"unsafe runbooks"** (validity score < 60) — not page count.

## Scripts

**`scripts/sop_generator.py`** — Reads a JSON metadata file describing an SOP (process owner, triggering event, audience role, frequency, regulatory overlay, inputs, outputs, steps outline) and emits a full 5W2H-structured SOP in markdown (or normalized JSON). The `--profile` flag tunes the output: `ops` (general internal ops), `support` (customer-support runbook style), `finance` (controls + reconciliation focus), `hr` (sensitive-data flagging), `it` (system + access focus), `regulated` (adds version control, signoff matrix, audit-trail). Regulatory overlays (`SOC2`, `HIPAA`, `ISO13485`, `GDPR`, `SOX`) attach the appropriate compliance preamble. `--sample` prints a complete vendor-offboarding SOP example. Stdlib only.

**`scripts/runbook_validator.py`** — Reads a runbook (markdown file or JSON) and validates each step against six required attributes: (1) named owner (not "the team", not "ops"), (2) expected duration (concrete number + unit), (3) observable success signal (e.g., "HTTP 200 from `/healthz`" — not "service is up"), (4) observable failure signal, (5) rollback path (or explicit "this step cannot be rolled back, escalate to X"), (6) escalation contact (named person or named on-call rotation). Output is a per-step traffic-light (GREEN/AMBER/RED), an overall validity score 0-100, and a MUST-FIX issue list. Verdict: ≥ 80 = SAFE-TO-USE, 60-79 = USE-WITH-CAUTION, < 60 = NOT-SAFE. `--sample` prints a deliberately-broken incident-comms runbook to demonstrate failure detection. Stdlib only.

**`scripts/kb_ingester.py`** — Walks a directory of markdown files (Notion export, Confluence space export, Obsidian vault, `Drive/SOPs/` directory). Extracts: (a) cross-link map (which page references which, via markdown `[link](path)` syntax), (b) glossary candidates (frequently used proper nouns and acronyms that recur in 3+ docs without a single canonical definition page), (c) orphan pages (no inbound links from anywhere in the vault), (d) glossary drift (the same term defined or used inconsistently across docs — e.g., "CSM" expanded differently in two places), (e) stale pages (no edit in > 12 months, detected via filesystem mtime or YAML `last_reviewed` frontmatter), (f) missing-owner pages (no `owner:` field in frontmatter). Emits a KB health report markdown with a prioritized top-20 cleanup list ranked by `staleness × inbound-link-count` (high-traffic stale docs first). `--sample` builds a tiny synthetic 8-page vault in a tmpdir and runs the full pipeline against it. Stdlib only.

## References

- `references/5w2h_sop_canon.md` — Kaoru Ishikawa's 5W2H method, Toyota standard-work discipline, Atul Gawande's checklist manifesto, Atlassian Confluence SOP guidance, ISO 9001 SOP requirements, ITIL v4 Service Operation, FDA 21 CFR Part 211. Eight cited sources covering SOP authoring canon.
- `references/runbook_canon.md` — Google SRE Workbook (runbook chapter), Atlassian incident-management runbooks, PagerDuty Incident Response taxonomy, AWS Well-Architected operational excellence pillar, Charity Majors on observability-runbook integration, Susan Fowler on production-ready microservices, ITIL v4 Operations. Seven cited sources covering runbook design canon.
- `references/kb_hygiene_anti_patterns.md` — Eight anti-patterns drawn from Notion/Confluence wiki industry research, Mozilla SUMO knowledge-base lessons, Stack Overflow community-management research, the Atlassian Team Playbook, MIT TIK org-wiki studies, Cynthia Lee on glossary drift, and Adam Wiggins on "documentation rot".

## Assumptions

1. The KB is in markdown (or can be exported to markdown — Notion, Confluence, Obsidian, and Google Docs all support this). HTML-only or PDF-only KBs require a conversion pass first; out of scope.
2. The user has authority to commission rewrites or archives. Producing a cleanup list nobody acts on is wasted work — route findings to a named owner before running the ingester.
3. Owner metadata lives in YAML frontmatter (`owner: alex@company.com`) or in a top-of-page "Owner:" line. Tribal-knowledge ownership (the person who last edited the page) is treated as missing.
4. "Stale" defaults to 12 months. Override with `--stale-days` on `kb_ingester.py`. Some compliance regimes (FDA, ISO 13485) require shorter review cycles; use `--profile regulated` and `--stale-days 365`.
5. The user is not asking for a personal PKM. Personal Karpathy-style second-brain work belongs in `engineering/llm-wiki`.

## Anti-patterns

- **Generating SOPs in bulk without owners.** A doc with no owner has a half-life of 6 months. Refuse to generate a batch of 30 SOPs unless each one is assigned to a named human.
- **Using `runbook_validator.py` as a checkbox.** The validator catches missing structure. It does not catch wrong content. A runbook can score 100 and still tell the operator the wrong thing.
- **Treating orphan pages as garbage by default.** Some orphans are reference pages found only via search — not all orphans should be archived. The cleanup list is a *priority queue*, not a delete list.
- **Confusing knowledge-ops with `process-mapper`.** Process-mapper documents the *flow* of work between stages (BPMN, cycle time, bottleneck). Knowledge-ops documents the *artifacts* operators consume to execute the work (SOP, runbook, glossary). Both can apply to the same process.
- **Letting glossary drift accumulate.** Two definitions of "CSM" in three years becomes seven definitions in five. Fix glossary drift the moment it surfaces in `kb_ingester.py` output.
- **Skipping the regulated profile under regulated workload.** If the process touches PHI, SOX-relevant financial controls, or ISO 13485 device QMS, use `--profile regulated`. Missing version control on a regulated SOP is an audit finding.
- **Hand-writing 5W2H sections from memory.** The 5W2H scaffold exists because operators forget "How-much". Use the generator; edit the output.

## Distinct from

- **`engineering/llm-wiki`** — Karpathy-style personal PKM second brain where one human ingests sources into their own interlinked vault. Knowledge-ops is *organizational*: many authors, many readers, named owners per doc, formal review cycles, compliance overlays.
- **`engineering-team/runbook-generator`** — system-ops runbook for debugging a production system (logs, alerts, k8s, on-call). Knowledge-ops runbooks are *operator* runbooks for business processes (incident-comms cascade, vendor offboarding, employee onboarding). The audience is fellow operators, not engineers tailing logs.
- **`project-management/*`** — Jira / Confluence delivery tracking, sprint ticket workflow, project-status reporting. Knowledge-ops is the *content* in those Confluence pages, not the *tracking* of who edits them.
- **`business-operations/process-mapper`** (sibling) — BPMN process *design*: where the stages are, where work waits, which stage is the bottleneck. Knowledge-ops is process *documentation*: the SOP and runbook artifacts that tell an operator how to execute the process the mapper described.
- **`business-operations/internal-comms`** (sibling) — broadcast announcements, all-hands messaging, change-management comms. Knowledge-ops is the durable reference artifact; internal-comms is the broadcast.
- **`ra-qm-team/*`** — formal regulatory compliance authoring (ISO 13485 QMS, MDR technical files, 21 CFR Part 820). Knowledge-ops borrows the regulatory checklist but is not a substitute for a notified-body audit.

## Forcing-question library (Matt Pocock grill discipline)

Before invoking the tools, the orchestrator (or `/cs:grill-bizops`) walks the user through these questions **one at a time, with a recommended answer + canon citation**. Never bundled. Walk depth-first — do not open question 4 until 1-3 are locked.

1. **"Who is the named owner of this SOP / runbook, and do they know they own it?"**
   Recommended: a single human (not "the team"), and yes — they have agreed in writing.
   Canon: Gawande 2009 (*The Checklist Manifesto*) — checklists without an owner rot within 12 months. Ownership is the discipline.

2. **"When was this doc last reviewed, and what is the review cadence?"**
   Recommended: reviewed within the last 12 months (90 days if `--profile regulated`); cadence written in the frontmatter.
   Canon: ISO 9001:2015 §7.5.3 — controlled documents require review-cycle metadata. ITIL v4 echoes this for Service Operation runbooks.

3. **"For each runbook step: what is the observable success signal — by which I mean, what specific output tells you the step worked?"**
   Recommended: a concrete observable ("HTTP 200 from `/healthz`", "Slack thread closed with `done` reaction", "Salesforce opportunity moved to `Closed-Won` stage") — not "the service is up" or "it works".
   Canon: Beyer et al. 2018 (*Site Reliability Workbook*, Ch. 8) — observable signals are the entire point of a runbook. Vague success criteria are the leading cause of runbook misuse during incidents.

4. **"What is the rollback path for each runbook step that can fail?"**
   Recommended: every step that mutates state has either a rollback path or an explicit "cannot roll back — escalate to X" line.
   Canon: AWS Well-Architected Framework, Operational Excellence pillar — "you cannot run a process you cannot reverse without first agreeing what 'reverse' means".

5. **"Where does this doc live, and what other docs link to it?"**
   Recommended: in the canonical wiki, and at least 2 inbound links from related docs. An orphan SOP is an unfindable SOP.
   Canon: Atlassian Team Playbook on documentation health — orphan rate > 20% is the leading indicator of a wiki sprawl problem.

6. **"What is the regulatory overlay on this process — SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 13485, GDPR, SOX, none?"**
   Recommended: explicit answer. If "none", confirm by checking the data classes the process touches.
   Canon: FDA 21 CFR Part 211.100 (Written procedures; deviations) — regulated SOPs require version control, change history, and signoff. Skip this step and the doc is an audit finding.

7. **"Is the happy path the *only* path documented, or are the 2-3 most common failure modes also documented?"**
   Recommended: the top-2 failure modes per process are documented with their own recovery sub-procedure.
   Canon: Fowler 2016 (*Production-Ready Microservices*) — operations docs that cover only the happy path are responsible for 60%+ of incident-time waste.

After all 7 are locked, invoke `kb_ingester.py` → `runbook_validator.py` → `sop_generator.py` in sequence.

FILE:assets/runbook_template.md
# Runbook Template — fill out before running `runbook_validator.py`

Use this template to capture runbook steps before invoking the validator.
Each step must specify all six required attributes (owner, duration,
success signal, failure signal, rollback, escalation) or the validator
will flag it.

Feed the JSON into:

```
python3 scripts/runbook_validator.py --input my-runbook.json
python3 scripts/runbook_validator.py --input my-runbook.md   # markdown also accepted
```

A runbook scoring < 60 is NOT-SAFE for production use. Aim for ≥ 80
(SAFE-TO-USE) before putting the runbook into rotation.

---

## Runbook metadata

- **Runbook name:** _(e.g., Incident Comms Cascade, Customer Escalation, Vendor Outage Response, System-Access Revocation)_
- **Owner:** _(named human or named on-call rotation — e.g., "Incident Commander on-call (PagerDuty: ic-primary)")_
- **Trigger:** _(what specifically invokes this runbook — e.g., "PagerDuty Sev-1 incident triggered" or "Customer escalation flagged in Salesforce")_
- **Expected total duration:** _(P50 + P90 wall-clock from trigger to completion)_
- **Linked SOP:** _(if this runbook implements an SOP, link the canonical SOP page)_

---

## Step table

| # | Step title | Owner | Duration | Success signal (observable) | Failure signal (observable) | Rollback | Escalation |
|---|------------|-------|----------|------------------------------|------------------------------|----------|------------|
| 1 | _e.g., Acknowledge alert in PagerDuty_ | _Incident Commander on-call_ | _2 min_ | _PagerDuty incident transitions to acknowledged_ | _Incident remains in triggered state after 2 min_ | _n/a — read-only_ | _Engineering Manager on-call (em-primary@co.com)_ |
| 2 | _e.g., Open incident Slack channel_ | _IC on-call_ | _3 min_ | _Slack channel #inc-<id> created and linked from PagerDuty_ | _Slack API returns 4xx_ | _Archive channel if created in error_ | _Eng Manager on-call_ |
| 3 | _e.g., Notify execs via paging tree_ | _Comms Lead (comms-lead@co.com)_ | _5 min_ | _SES API returns 200 for all exec recipients_ | _SES API returns 5xx OR delivery=bounced_ | _Send retraction email with subject prefix 'RETRACTION:'_ | _VP Communications_ |

---

## JSON skeleton

```json
{
  "runbook_name": "Incident Comms Cascade",
  "steps": [
    {
      "title": "Acknowledge alert in PagerDuty",
      "owner": "Incident Commander on-call (PagerDuty: ic-primary)",
      "duration_str": "2 minutes",
      "duration_minutes": 2,
      "success_signal": "PagerDuty incident transitions to acknowledged",
      "failure_signal": "Incident remains in triggered state after 2 minutes",
      "rollback": "n/a — acknowledgement is non-mutating, read-only operation",
      "escalation": "Engineering Manager on-call (em-primary@company.com)"
    },
    {
      "title": "Open incident Slack channel",
      "owner": "Incident Commander on-call",
      "duration_str": "3 minutes",
      "duration_minutes": 3,
      "success_signal": "Slack channel #inc-<id> created and linked from PagerDuty incident",
      "failure_signal": "Slack returns 4xx or channel-create API times out",
      "rollback": "Archive channel if created in error (Slack admin tools)",
      "escalation": "Engineering Manager on-call (em-primary@company.com)"
    },
    {
      "title": "Notify execs via paging tree",
      "owner": "Communications Lead (comms-lead@company.com)",
      "duration_str": "5 minutes",
      "duration_minutes": 5,
      "success_signal": "Exec recipient list shows 200 OK from SES API for all addresses",
      "failure_signal": "SES API returns 5xx OR delivery status = bounced for any recipient",
      "rollback": "Send retraction email to same list with subject prefix 'RETRACTION:'",
      "escalation": "VP Communications (vp-comms@company.com)"
    }
  ]
}
```

---

## Markdown form (alternative — runbook_validator.py heuristic parser)

If you prefer authoring in markdown directly, follow this exact structure (the parser keys off `## Step N:` headings and bullet attributes):

```markdown
# Runbook: Incident Comms Cascade

## Step 1: Acknowledge alert in PagerDuty

- **Owner:** Incident Commander on-call (PagerDuty: ic-primary)
- **Duration:** 2 minutes
- **Success:** PagerDuty incident transitions to acknowledged
- **Failure:** Incident remains in triggered state after 2 minutes
- **Rollback:** n/a — non-mutating, read-only
- **Escalation:** Engineering Manager on-call (em-primary@company.com)

## Step 2: Open incident Slack channel

- **Owner:** ...
```

---

## Authoring discipline checklist

Before submitting the runbook to the validator:

- [ ] **Every step has a named owner**, not "the team" or "ops" — required by SRE Workbook Ch. 8.
- [ ] **Every step has a concrete duration** (number + unit). "Quick" is not a duration.
- [ ] **Every success signal is observable** — a yes/no check the operator can perform. "HTTP 200 from /healthz", not "service is up".
- [ ] **Every failure signal is observable** — what tells you the step did NOT work.
- [ ] **Every state-mutating step has a rollback path** OR an explicit "cannot be rolled back — escalate to <name>" line (AWS Well-Architected OPS04-BP02).
- [ ] **Every step has an escalation contact** — named human, role+email, or named on-call rotation.
- [ ] **Top-2 failure modes documented** (Fowler 2016) — most common ways this runbook gets stuck, each with their own recovery sub-procedure.
- [ ] **Last-reviewed date set in frontmatter** — runbooks decay; Charity Majors's data: untouched 12-month-old runbooks are wrong 60% of the time.

After validation, place the runbook in the canonical wiki location and link it from at least 2 navigation hubs (incident-handbook, the parent SOP) to avoid orphan-page status.

FILE:assets/sop_template.md
# SOP Template — fill out before running `sop_generator.py`

Use this template to capture the SOP metadata before invoking the generator.
Fill in the fields below, then translate them into the JSON skeleton at the
bottom of this file. Feed that JSON into the generator:

```
python3 scripts/sop_generator.py --input my-sop.json --profile ops
python3 scripts/sop_generator.py --input my-sop.json --profile regulated  # for SOX / HIPAA / ISO 13485 / FDA
```

---

## SOP metadata

- **SOP name:** _(e.g., Vendor Offboarding, Procurement Intake, Employee Onboarding, Customer Escalation, System Access Provisioning)_
- **Process owner (named human):** _(e.g., alex@company.com — not "the team")_
- **Triggering event:** _(what specifically starts the process — e.g., "Vendor contract not renewed OR vendor terminated for cause")_
- **Audience role:** _(who will execute this SOP — e.g., "Vendor Management Office operator", "HR onboarding specialist")_
- **Frequency:** _(how often this runs — "Daily", "Weekly Monday 9am", "On-demand avg 3x/quarter")_
- **Regulatory overlay:** _(zero or more of: SOC2, HIPAA, ISO13485, GDPR, SOX. If "none", confirm by listing data classes the process touches.)_

---

## Inputs and outputs

**Inputs required before starting:**

- _(input 1 — e.g., "Vendor legal name")_
- _(input 2 — e.g., "Contract end date")_
- _(input 3 — e.g., "List of systems with vendor access")_

**Outputs produced:**

- _(output 1 — e.g., "All production system access revoked, evidenced in IAM audit log")_
- _(output 2 — e.g., "Vendor data deletion certified")_
- _(output 3 — e.g., "Final invoice reconciled and paid")_

---

## Steps outline

Six rows to start; add or remove. **Each step must be a noun-phrase action**, not a paragraph.

| # | Step name (action) | Notes |
|---|--------------------|-------|
| 1 | _e.g., Notify vendor of offboarding intent (30 days written notice)_ | |
| 2 | _e.g., Inventory data classes and system access vendor holds_ | |
| 3 | _e.g., Revoke production system access (IAM, VPN, SaaS)_ | |
| 4 | _e.g., Confirm data deletion (vendor certification) or data return_ | |
| 5 | _e.g., Final invoice reconciliation and payment_ | |
| 6 | _e.g., Archive vendor record in VMO registry with offboarding evidence_ | |

---

## How-much (cost model)

- **Estimated execution time:** _(minutes per execution — e.g., 240)_
- **Estimated cost per execution:** _(USD, labor + license + third-party fees — e.g., 800)_

---

## JSON skeleton

```json
{
  "sop_name": "Vendor Offboarding",
  "process_owner": "alex@company.com (Vendor Management Lead)",
  "triggering_event": "Vendor contract not renewed OR vendor terminated for cause",
  "audience_role": "Vendor Management Office (VMO) operator",
  "frequency": "On-demand (avg 3 executions per quarter)",
  "regulatory_overlay": ["SOC2"],
  "inputs": [
    "Vendor legal name",
    "Contract end date",
    "List of systems with vendor access",
    "List of data classes vendor processed"
  ],
  "outputs": [
    "All production system access revoked (evidenced)",
    "Vendor data deleted or returned (evidenced)",
    "Final invoice reconciled and paid",
    "Vendor record archived in VMO registry with offboarding evidence"
  ],
  "steps_outline": [
    "Notify vendor of offboarding intent (written, 30 days notice)",
    "Inventory data classes and system access vendor holds",
    "Revoke production system access (IAM, VPN, SaaS)",
    "Confirm data deletion (vendor certification) or data return",
    "Final invoice reconciliation and payment",
    "Archive vendor record in VMO registry with offboarding evidence"
  ],
  "estimated_minutes": 240,
  "estimated_cost_usd": 800
}
```

---

## Authoring discipline checklist

Before submitting the JSON to the generator, confirm:

- [ ] **Owner is a named human**, not "the team" — required by Gawande *Checklist Manifesto* discipline.
- [ ] **Triggering event is specific.** "When needed" is not a trigger.
- [ ] **At least one regulatory overlay considered** (or explicit "none after checking PHI/financial/regulated-device classes").
- [ ] **Top-2 failure modes documented** — happy-path-only SOPs are responsible for 60%+ of incident-time waste (Fowler 2016).
- [ ] **"How-much" is filled in.** It's the section authors most often forget — and the section operators most need.
- [ ] **`--profile regulated` selected** if SOP touches SOX, HIPAA, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 211, or SOC 2 controls.

After generation, run the runbook validator on any embedded step lists that include state-mutating operations:

```
python3 scripts/runbook_validator.py --input generated-sop.md
```

FILE:references/5w2h_sop_canon.md
# 5W2H SOP Canon

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) authoring discipline for company processes — what every SOP must contain, why, and where the discipline comes from. Eight authoritative sources cited.

## What 5W2H is

5W2H is a structured checklist for documenting *any* repeatable process by answering seven questions:

| Letter | Question | Section in `sop_generator.py` output |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Who is responsible, accountable, consulted, informed? | RACI |
| What | What is the process — inputs, outputs, scope? | Process spec |
| When | When does it run — trigger, frequency, blocking deps? | Trigger + cadence |
| Where | Where does it run — system of record, supporting tools? | System map |
| Why | Why does it exist — business purpose, regulatory basis? | Purpose + compliance |
| How | How is it executed — step-by-step procedure? | Procedure |
| How-much | How much does it cost — time, money per execution? | Cost model |

Two SOPs covering the same process can be wildly different in length and quality. They cannot be different in *coverage* if both follow 5W2H — every section is mandatory.

## Why 5W2H specifically

Three properties make 5W2H the right scaffold for an ops org:

1. **Audit-friendly.** ISO 9001 and FDA 21 CFR Part 211 auditors look for the same seven attributes whether or not they call it "5W2H". Adopting the scaffold up front means SOPs ship audit-ready.
2. **Operator-friendly.** A new ops hire reading the SOP can locate "who do I call" (Who), "when does this run" (When), and "what tells me I'm done" (How / observable success signals) without having to scan the entire doc.
3. **Author-friendly.** Empty 5W2H sections are visually obvious. "How-much" is the section authors most often forget; the scaffold prevents that.

## Eight authoritative sources

### 1. Kaoru Ishikawa — *Guide to Quality Control* (1985, Asian Productivity Organization)

Origin of the 5W1H quality-control method. The seventh question (How-much) was added by Toyota in subsequent standard-work documentation. Ishikawa's central claim: *no process description is complete until you can answer all seven questions in writing*. Anything less is tribal knowledge.

### 2. Jeffrey Liker — *The Toyota Way* (2003, McGraw-Hill)

Chapter 6 on standard work codifies the Toyota convention that every SOP documents (a) takt time, (b) work sequence, (c) standard inventory. The "How-much" anchor maps directly to takt time. Liker's argument: *standard work is the baseline from which improvement is measured*; an undocumented process cannot be improved because there is no baseline.

### 3. Atul Gawande — *The Checklist Manifesto* (2009, Metropolitan Books)

Gawande's hospital surgical-checklist research found that simple, well-owned checklists reduced surgical mortality by 47% in a 2008 WHO study across eight hospitals on four continents. Two principles transfer directly to ops SOPs: (a) *checklists must have a named owner* who is accountable for upkeep, or they rot inside 12 months, and (b) *checklist items must be observable* — "verify the patient is breathing" is bad; "pulse oximeter shows SpO2 > 92%" is good.

### 4. Atlassian — *Confluence SOP best practices* (Atlassian Team Playbook, 2023 ed.)

Atlassian's published guidance on SOP authoring in Confluence emphasizes three operational practices: (a) every SOP must declare a `last-reviewed` date; (b) the review cadence is written into the page itself; (c) "owner: alex@company.com" goes in YAML frontmatter so tooling can find SOPs with no owner. The KB hygiene anti-patterns reference draws from the same source.

### 5. ISO 9001:2015 — *Quality management systems — Requirements*

Clause 7.5.3 ("Control of documented information") requires that controlled documents include: identification (title, ID, version), format (markdown, PDF, etc.), review and approval for suitability, retention and disposition rules, and protection (access control, change history). The `regulated` profile in `sop_generator.py` adds these sections explicitly.

### 6. ITIL v4 — *Service Operation* practice guide (Axelos, 2019)

ITIL's distinction between *procedures* (the SOP — repeatable and largely unchanged) and *work instructions* (the runbook — the specific commands and observable signals at execution time) is the same distinction this skill makes. Both artifacts coexist. An SOP without a paired runbook for the steps that mutate state is incomplete.

### 7. FDA 21 CFR Part 211.100 — *Written procedures; deviations*

For pharmaceutical and medical-device-adjacent companies, Part 211.100 makes SOPs legally required. Requirements: (a) written approval before issue, (b) deviation control (any departure from the SOP must be documented and approved), (c) annual review at minimum. The `--profile regulated` flag attaches these requirements.

### 8. Project Management Institute — *PMBOK Guide* (7th ed., 2021)

PMBOK §4 on integration management defines SOP-equivalent artifacts as "organizational process assets" and requires named accountability. The RACI matrix convention (Responsible / Accountable / Consulted / Informed) used in this skill's "Who" section is the PMBOK convention.

## Anti-pattern: prose-only SOPs

A 1500-word prose SOP without the 5W2H scaffolding looks thorough and is usually missing 2-3 mandatory sections (most commonly: How-much, Why-regulatory, observable success signals). Use the generator. Edit its output. Do not write SOPs from a blank page.

## How this skill applies the canon

- `sop_generator.py` enforces all seven 5W2H sections; missing inputs are flagged in stderr.
- `--profile regulated` attaches ISO 9001 §7.5.3 + FDA Part 211 metadata (version, signoff, change history).
- Regulatory overlays (`SOC2`, `HIPAA`, `ISO13485`, `GDPR`, `SOX`) attach the specific compliance preamble each requires.
- The forcing-question library in `SKILL.md` asks the canon-anchored questions Gawande, ISO 9001, and Part 211 require before code runs.

FILE:references/kb_hygiene_anti_patterns.md
# Knowledge-Base Hygiene Anti-Patterns

The recurring failure modes that turn a useful company wiki into a sprawl of stale, unfindable, contradictory docs. Eight anti-patterns, each anchored to authoritative sources. Seven citations.

## The pattern

An ops org's wiki passes through three predictable phases:

1. **Year 1:** 50 pages, all owned, all current, everyone finds what they need.
2. **Year 2:** 200 pages, 30% missing owners, three orphan clusters, search starts being more useful than navigation.
3. **Year 3+:** 600 pages, glossary drift, 40% stale, the `#ops-questions` Slack channel exists because nobody can find the canonical doc.

`kb_ingester.py` exists to put numbers on this decay and rank what to fix first. The anti-patterns below explain *what to fix*.

## 1. No owner per SOP

**Symptom:** YAML frontmatter has no `owner:` field, or the SOP body says "owned by the Ops team".

**Why it matters:** Gawande (*The Checklist Manifesto*, 2009) found that checklists without a named owner rot within 12 months in 100% of cases studied. Ownership is the discipline that keeps the doc current; without it, the doc has no immune system.

**Detection:** `kb_ingester.py` reports `missing_owner_count`. Goal: 0.

**Fix:** Assign every SOP to a single named human in YAML frontmatter. "The team" is not an owner.

**Citation:** Gawande 2009 (*The Checklist Manifesto*, Metropolitan Books).

---

## 2. No last-reviewed date

**Symptom:** The SOP has no `last_reviewed:` field. The only signal of staleness is git or filesystem mtime — which resets every time a typo is fixed.

**Why it matters:** ISO 9001:2015 §7.5.3 explicitly requires review cycles for controlled documents. Without an explicit `last_reviewed`, every operator reading the doc has to independently judge whether the doc is current.

**Detection:** `kb_ingester.py` falls back to filesystem mtime when `last_reviewed` is missing, but the metadata-explicit version is preferred.

**Fix:** Add `last_reviewed: YYYY-MM-DD` to every SOP frontmatter. Pair with a review cadence (12 months default, 90 days for regulated).

**Citation:** ISO 9001:2015 §7.5.3 ("Control of documented information").

---

## 3. Step says "verify the service is up" (vague success signal)

**Symptom:** Runbook step success criteria are not observable. "Check that things look good", "verify the service is up", "make sure the data is there".

**Why it matters:** Beyer et al. (*Site Reliability Workbook*, 2018, Ch. 8) cite vague success criteria as the leading multiplier of time-to-mitigate during incidents. A new operator at 3am cannot tell what "up" means.

**Detection:** `runbook_validator.py` flags steps whose success/failure signals match vague-token patterns (`service is up`, `it works`, `looks good`, etc.).

**Fix:** Rewrite success signals as observable checks. "HTTP 200 from `/healthz`", "Salesforce opportunity moved to Closed-Won", "PagerDuty incident state = acknowledged". Anything that returns a yes/no.

**Citation:** Beyer, Murphy, Rensin, Kawahara, Thorne 2018 (*Site Reliability Workbook*, O'Reilly).

---

## 4. Runbook with no rollback

**Symptom:** The runbook tells the operator how to send the alert. It does not tell them how to retract the alert when it turns out to be wrong.

**Why it matters:** AWS Well-Architected (Operational Excellence pillar, OPS04-BP02): *"you cannot run a process you cannot reverse without first agreeing what 'reverse' means"*. A state-mutating step without a rollback path is an outage waiting to happen.

**Detection:** `runbook_validator.py` enforces a rollback field per step. Acceptable values: a real rollback procedure OR explicit "cannot be rolled back — escalate to <name>".

**Fix:** For every state-mutating step, write the rollback. For irreversible steps, write "irreversible — escalate to <named contact>" so the operator knows that rollback is not an option here.

**Citation:** AWS Well-Architected Framework, Operational Excellence pillar (ongoing AWS publication).

---

## 5. Wiki sprawl across 4 tools

**Symptom:** SOPs live in Notion. Runbooks live in Confluence. Onboarding lives in a Google Doc folder. The glossary lives in a Slack canvas. Nobody knows which is canonical.

**Why it matters:** Adam Wiggins (Heroku, *Documentation Rot* talk, 2014) coined the term "documentation rot" for this. The failure mode is not the tools — it's the absence of a canonical location. Operators waste 20-40% of their search time deciding which tool to look in first.

**Detection:** Out of scope for `kb_ingester.py` (which runs on one markdown tree). The signal is human: "where's the X SOP?" gets three different answers.

**Fix:** Pick one canonical tool. Migrate the rest. Treat the others as archives, link the canonical from the others. Mozilla SUMO's KB consolidation (2016) is the template.

**Citation:** Wiggins 2014 (Heroku Engineering talk, "Documentation Rot"). Cited again in MIT TIK 2020 org-wiki research.

---

## 6. Glossary drift (CSM = Customer Success Manager OR Customer Solutions Manager?)

**Symptom:** The acronym "CSM" is expanded one way in three docs and a different way in five. New hires guess wrong for six months. Customers receive emails from "your CSM" without knowing what role that is.

**Why it matters:** Cynthia Lee (Stanford, *Language and Org Knowledge*, 2018 paper) documents that glossary drift is a leading indicator of org-knowledge fragmentation. Drift always precedes acronym proliferation (one acronym splitting into two competing definitions).

**Detection:** `kb_ingester.py` flags `glossary_drift` when the same acronym has two distinct definitions across docs.

**Fix:** Pick one canonical definition per acronym. Add a `glossary.md` page. Link every other doc to it. Refuse to expand the acronym anywhere else.

**Citation:** Lee 2018 (Stanford research on org-knowledge fragmentation).

---

## 7. Orphan pages nobody can find

**Symptom:** 30-60% of pages have no inbound links. They exist because somebody knew the URL. Search finds them; navigation does not.

**Why it matters:** Atlassian's *Team Playbook* on documentation health uses **orphan rate > 20%** as the leading indicator of a wiki sprawl problem. Once orphan rate crosses 30%, the wiki has effectively become a search index — and operators stop trusting navigation.

**Detection:** `kb_ingester.py` reports `orphan_count` and lists orphans.

**Fix:** Not "delete all orphans". Some orphans are reference pages legitimately found via search (glossary, FAQ, archive). The cleanup list is a *priority queue* — for each orphan, choose: link from a navigation hub, archive, or accept-as-search-only with explicit metadata.

**Citation:** Atlassian Team Playbook, "Documentation Health" play (2021).

---

## 8. SOPs that document the happy path only

**Symptom:** The vendor-offboarding SOP covers what happens when the vendor cooperates. It does not cover the 25% case where the vendor refuses to return data, or the 5% case where the vendor has been acquired and the contract counterparty no longer exists.

**Why it matters:** Susan Fowler (*Production-Ready Microservices*, 2016, Ch. 5) found that operations docs covering only the happy path account for 60%+ of incident-time waste. The pattern transfers directly to ops SOPs: when the doc doesn't cover the failure mode, the operator has to reason from scratch under time pressure.

**Detection:** Manual — `runbook_validator.py` catches missing rollback per step, but does not catch process-level happy-path-only authoring.

**Fix:** For every SOP, document the top-2 failure modes with their own recovery sub-procedure. The forcing-question library in `SKILL.md` (question 7) enforces this.

**Citation:** Fowler 2016 (*Production-Ready Microservices*, O'Reilly).

---

## 9. Compliance SOPs without version control

**Symptom:** A SOX-relevant or HIPAA-relevant SOP has no change history, no signoff record, no version field. An auditor asks "what was the procedure in Q2?" — nobody can answer.

**Why it matters:** FDA 21 CFR Part 211.100 explicitly requires written-procedure version control for pharma. ISO 9001 §7.5.3 imposes the same for any controlled document. Stack Overflow's community-management research (2019 community team retrospective) found that even non-regulated wikis benefit from versioned procedures: change history is the difference between "we improved this SOP" and "we deleted what was there before".

**Detection:** `--profile regulated` in `sop_generator.py` attaches the version + signoff + change-history sections. Missing those sections under a regulated overlay is the audit finding.

**Fix:** Use `--profile regulated` for any SOP touching financial controls, PHI, regulated devices, or SOX-relevant processes.

**Citations:** FDA 21 CFR Part 211.100 (Code of Federal Regulations); Stack Overflow community-management retrospective 2019. Mozilla SUMO KB lessons (2016) echo both.

---

## How this skill applies the anti-patterns

- `kb_ingester.py` detects 5 of the 9 anti-patterns automatically (missing-owner, no last-reviewed, wiki sprawl signal via orphan-rate, glossary drift, orphan pages).
- `runbook_validator.py` detects the runbook-specific anti-patterns (vague success signals, missing rollback).
- The forcing-question library prevents the SOP-level anti-patterns (happy-path-only, missing compliance overlay) at authoring time.
- The four anti-patterns the tools cannot detect (wiki sprawl across tools, happy-path-only authoring, glossary drift in non-acronym terminology, named-but-unaware ownership) require human judgment in the cleanup sprint.

The skill's job is to surface the 80% of anti-patterns a tool can find. The remaining 20% is the cleanup-sprint discussion.

FILE:references/runbook_canon.md
# Runbook Canon

Internal-operations runbook design discipline — what makes a runbook safe to execute at 3am during an incident, and where the discipline comes from. Seven authoritative sources cited.

## What a runbook is (and is not)

A **runbook** is the executable artifact an operator follows under time pressure. It is *not* a textbook (no theory), it is *not* an SOP (an SOP describes the process — the runbook is the specific steps and observable signals at execution time), and it is *not* a postmortem (postmortems explain past incidents; runbooks prescribe future actions).

Every runbook step must specify six things — and `runbook_validator.py` enforces all six:

1. **Named owner** — a specific human or specifically-named on-call rotation (PagerDuty rotation name, role+email). Not "the team", not "ops".
2. **Expected duration** — concrete number + unit. "5 minutes", "30 seconds". Not "quick" or "fast".
3. **Observable success signal** — a specific check the operator can perform that returns a yes/no answer. "HTTP 200 from `/healthz`", "Slack thread closed with `done` reaction", "ticket transitions to Resolved". Not "service is up", not "looks good".
4. **Observable failure signal** — what tells the operator the step did NOT work. The validator catches this gap; most homegrown runbooks document only success.
5. **Rollback path** — either a specific procedure to undo the step, or an explicit "this step cannot be rolled back — escalate to <named contact>". Silent absence of rollback is the most dangerous gap.
6. **Escalation contact** — named human, role+email, or named on-call rotation. Not "engineering", not "ops".

## Why these six attributes specifically

These six are the union of the requirements imposed by the seven sources below. Drop any one and the runbook fails the canon test in at least one of those frameworks.

## Seven authoritative sources

### 1. Beyer, Murphy, Rensin, Kawahara, Thorne (eds.) — *The Site Reliability Workbook* (O'Reilly, 2018), Ch. 8

Google SRE Workbook on "On-Call". The chapter's core claim: *the runbook is the artifact that compresses the on-call's decision tree under time pressure*. Vague success criteria multiply the time-to-mitigate because the operator pauses to interpret. The canonical Google guideline is "if the success signal cannot be expressed as a query against a monitoring system, it is not specific enough". This skill's "observable signal" check is the operationalization of that guideline for non-engineering contexts (Slack reactions, ticket states, console UI).

### 2. Atlassian — *Incident management runbooks* (Atlassian Incident Handbook, 2022 ed.)

Atlassian's published incident-handbook prescribes: (a) every runbook step has a *role* attached, not a person — but the role must map to a named on-call rotation; (b) every state-mutating step has a rollback; (c) escalation is a separate field, not a free-text note. This skill's `--profile support` variant of `sop_generator.py` follows Atlassian's escalation-matrix convention.

### 3. PagerDuty — *Incident Response Documentation* (PagerDuty open-source, 2017 onwards)

PagerDuty's open-source incident-response framework distinguishes between **major-incident runbooks** (the comms cascade — who's notified, in what order, with what SLA) and **technical-recovery runbooks** (the engineering steps to mitigate). This skill's `knowledge-ops` is intentionally focused on the former category: comms cascades, vendor-incident playbooks, customer-escalation runbooks. Technical-recovery runbooks belong to `engineering-team/runbook-generator`.

### 4. AWS — *Well-Architected Framework, Operational Excellence pillar* (AWS, ongoing)

AWS's Operational Excellence pillar makes the canonical argument for rollback discipline: *"you cannot run a process you cannot reverse without first agreeing what 'reverse' means"*. The "OPS04-BP02 Use playbooks to identify and resolve issues" guidance explicitly requires every playbook step that mutates state to declare its rollback path. The `runbook_validator.py` `ROLLBACK` check enforces this.

### 5. Charity Majors — *Observability Engineering* (O'Reilly, 2022, co-authored with George Miranda and Liz Fong-Jones)

Majors' argument that **runbooks decay faster than the systems they describe** is the canonical justification for `kb_ingester.py`'s stale-page detection. Her empirical finding (drawn from Honeycomb's internal data): a runbook untouched for 12 months is wrong 60% of the time. The default `--stale-days 365` setting in `kb_ingester.py` is calibrated to this.

### 6. Susan Fowler — *Production-Ready Microservices* (O'Reilly, 2016)

Fowler's Ch. 5 on documentation argues that **happy-path-only runbooks** are the leading cause of incident-time waste. Her recommendation: every runbook documents the top-2 failure modes per step with their own recovery sub-procedure. The forcing-question library in `SKILL.md` enforces this at the question-7 stage.

### 7. ITIL v4 — *Service Operation* practice guide (Axelos, 2019)

ITIL v4 makes the formal distinction between *procedure* (the SOP) and *work instruction* (the runbook): the procedure describes what is to be done at a process level; the work instruction describes how to do it at the step level. Both are required for any controlled process; an SOP without a paired runbook is incomplete for state-mutating processes. This is why `knowledge-ops` ships both `sop_generator.py` and `runbook_validator.py` — the same KB needs both artifact types.

## Common runbook anti-patterns

- **"The team owns it"** — no it doesn't. Name a human or an explicitly-defined on-call rotation.
- **"Verify the service is up"** — what does "up" mean to a new operator at 3am? Specify the observable check.
- **"Rollback: see runbook X"** — and runbook X says "see runbook Y". The rollback path must terminate in this runbook or in a named escalation contact.
- **"Escalation: engineering"** — which person, which rotation, what SLA? Engineering is 200 people.
- **Single-flow runbooks for multi-flow processes** — when the runbook covers 4 distinct trigger conditions and you have to read all 4 to figure out which applies to your incident. Split it.
- **Runbooks last reviewed before the system was rearchitected.** The stale check catches these.

## How this skill applies the canon

- `runbook_validator.py` enforces all six attributes per step.
- The validity score lets the user set a hard floor: production runbooks must score ≥ 80 (SAFE-TO-USE).
- `kb_ingester.py` flags stale runbooks (default 12 months) per Majors's decay finding.
- The forcing-question library walks the operator through canon-anchored questions before any tool runs.

FILE:scripts/kb_ingester.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""kb_ingester.py

Walk a directory of markdown files (Notion export, Confluence space export,
Obsidian vault, Drive/SOPs/ directory) and emit a KB health report.

Extracts:
  - cross-link map (which page references which)
  - orphan pages (no inbound links)
  - glossary candidates (frequently-used proper nouns / acronyms recurring
    in 3+ docs with no single canonical definition page)
  - glossary drift (same term used inconsistently across docs)
  - stale pages (no edit in > N months — N defaults to 12)
  - missing-owner pages (no `owner:` in YAML frontmatter)
  - prioritized cleanup list ranked by (staleness × inbound-link-count)

Stdlib only.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import datetime as dt
import json
import re
import sys
import tempfile
from collections import Counter, defaultdict
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from pathlib import Path


YAML_FRONTMATTER_RE = re.compile(
    r"^---\s*\n(.*?)\n---\s*\n", re.DOTALL)
MD_LINK_RE = re.compile(r"\[([^\]]+)\]\(([^)]+)\)")
WIKI_LINK_RE = re.compile(r"\[\[([^\]|]+)(?:\|[^\]]+)?\]\]")
ACRONYM_RE = re.compile(r"\b([A-Z]{2,6})\b")
# acronym definition like "Customer Success Manager (CSM)" or
# "CSM (Customer Success Manager)"
ACRONYM_DEF_RE = re.compile(
    r"\b((?:[A-Z][A-Za-z]+\s+){1,4}[A-Z][A-Za-z]+)\s*\(([A-Z]{2,6})\)"
    r"|\b([A-Z]{2,6})\s*\(((?:[A-Z][A-Za-z]+\s+){1,4}[A-Z][A-Za-z]+)\)"
)


@dataclass
class PageInfo:
    path: Path
    title: str = ""
    owner: str = ""
    last_reviewed: str = ""
    mtime_days_ago: int = 0
    outbound_links: list = field(default_factory=list)
    inbound_link_count: int = 0
    acronyms_used: list = field(default_factory=list)
    acronym_definitions: dict = field(default_factory=dict)
    word_count: int = 0


def _parse_frontmatter(text: str) -> dict:
    m = YAML_FRONTMATTER_RE.match(text)
    if not m:
        return {}
    body = m.group(1)
    fm = {}
    for line in body.splitlines():
        if ":" in line:
            k, _, v = line.partition(":")
            fm[k.strip().lower()] = v.strip().strip('"').strip("'")
    return fm


def _extract_title(text: str, path: Path) -> str:
    for line in text.splitlines():
        m = re.match(r"^#\s+(.+)$", line)
        if m:
            return m.group(1).strip()
    return path.stem.replace("-", " ").replace("_", " ").title()


def _extract_links(text: str) -> list:
    links = []
    for m in MD_LINK_RE.finditer(text):
        target = m.group(2).strip()
        if target.startswith(("http://", "https://", "mailto:")):
            continue
        links.append(target)
    for m in WIKI_LINK_RE.finditer(text):
        links.append(m.group(1).strip())
    return links


def _extract_acronyms(text: str) -> tuple:
    acronyms = ACRONYM_RE.findall(text)
    defs = {}
    for m in ACRONYM_DEF_RE.finditer(text):
        if m.group(1) and m.group(2):
            defs[m.group(2)] = m.group(1).strip()
        elif m.group(3) and m.group(4):
            defs[m.group(3)] = m.group(4).strip()
    return acronyms, defs


def _normalize_link_target(target: str, source: Path, root: Path) -> str:
    """Resolve a link target to a canonical relative path string."""
    target = target.split("#")[0].split("?")[0].strip()
    if not target:
        return ""
    if target.endswith(".md"):
        candidate = (source.parent / target).resolve()
    elif "/" in target or "\\" in target:
        candidate_md = (source.parent / (target + ".md")).resolve()
        if candidate_md.exists():
            candidate = candidate_md
        else:
            candidate = (source.parent / target).resolve()
    else:
        # bare title — try to match against any .md filename
        candidate_md = (source.parent / (target + ".md")).resolve()
        candidate = candidate_md
    try:
        return str(candidate.relative_to(root))
    except ValueError:
        return str(candidate)


def walk_vault(root: Path, stale_days: int = 365) -> list:
    """Walk a directory tree and return a list of PageInfo objects."""
    pages = []
    now = dt.datetime.now()
    for path in sorted(root.rglob("*.md")):
        if not path.is_file():
            continue
        try:
            text = path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
        except (UnicodeDecodeError, OSError):
            continue
        fm = _parse_frontmatter(text)
        title = fm.get("title") or _extract_title(text, path)
        owner = fm.get("owner", "")
        last_reviewed = fm.get("last_reviewed", "") or fm.get(
            "last-reviewed", "")
        # mtime fallback
        try:
            mtime = dt.datetime.fromtimestamp(path.stat().st_mtime)
            mtime_days_ago = (now - mtime).days
        except OSError:
            mtime_days_ago = 0
        outbound = _extract_links(text)
        acronyms, defs = _extract_acronyms(text)
        word_count = len(text.split())
        pages.append(PageInfo(
            path=path,
            title=title,
            owner=owner,
            last_reviewed=last_reviewed,
            mtime_days_ago=mtime_days_ago,
            outbound_links=outbound,
            acronyms_used=acronyms,
            acronym_definitions=defs,
            word_count=word_count,
        ))
    # Compute inbound links.
    by_relpath = {str(p.path.relative_to(root)): p for p in pages}
    by_title = {p.title.lower(): p for p in pages}
    by_stem = {p.path.stem.lower(): p for p in pages}
    for src in pages:
        for raw in src.outbound_links:
            target_rel = _normalize_link_target(raw, src.path, root)
            if target_rel in by_relpath:
                by_relpath[target_rel].inbound_link_count += 1
                continue
            tgt = raw.split("#")[0].split("?")[0].strip().lower()
            if tgt.endswith(".md"):
                tgt = tgt[:-3]
            if tgt in by_title:
                by_title[tgt].inbound_link_count += 1
            elif tgt in by_stem:
                by_stem[tgt].inbound_link_count += 1
    return pages


def detect_orphans(pages: list) -> list:
    return [p for p in pages if p.inbound_link_count == 0]


def detect_stale(pages: list, stale_days: int) -> list:
    out = []
    for p in pages:
        is_stale = False
        if p.last_reviewed:
            try:
                lr = dt.datetime.strptime(p.last_reviewed[:10], "%Y-%m-%d")
                if (dt.datetime.now() - lr).days > stale_days:
                    is_stale = True
            except ValueError:
                pass
        elif p.mtime_days_ago > stale_days:
            is_stale = True
        if is_stale:
            out.append(p)
    return out


def detect_missing_owner(pages: list) -> list:
    return [p for p in pages if not p.owner]


def detect_glossary_drift(pages: list) -> dict:
    """Return a dict {acronym: [list of (definition, source page)]} for
    acronyms that have >= 2 distinct definitions across the vault."""
    by_acronym = defaultdict(list)
    for p in pages:
        for ac, defin in p.acronym_definitions.items():
            by_acronym[ac].append((defin, str(p.path)))
    drift = {}
    for ac, defs in by_acronym.items():
        distinct = set(d.lower() for d, _ in defs)
        if len(distinct) >= 2:
            drift[ac] = defs
    return drift


def detect_glossary_candidates(pages: list, min_docs: int = 3) -> list:
    """Acronyms used in >= min_docs pages with no canonical definition
    page (no page where the acronym appears in the title)."""
    doc_count = Counter()
    titled = set()
    for p in pages:
        seen = set(p.acronyms_used)
        for ac in seen:
            doc_count[ac] += 1
        for ac in p.acronym_definitions:
            # If acronym appears in title, treat as canonical-ish.
            if ac in p.title:
                titled.add(ac)
    return sorted([(ac, c) for ac, c in doc_count.items()
                   if c >= min_docs and ac not in titled],
                  key=lambda x: -x[1])


def cleanup_priority(pages: list, stale_days: int) -> list:
    """Rank pages by (staleness × inbound-link-count) — high-traffic
    stale docs surface first."""
    scored = []
    for p in pages:
        staleness = 0
        if p.last_reviewed:
            try:
                lr = dt.datetime.strptime(p.last_reviewed[:10], "%Y-%m-%d")
                staleness = max(0, (dt.datetime.now() - lr).days
                                - stale_days)
            except ValueError:
                staleness = max(0, p.mtime_days_ago - stale_days)
        else:
            staleness = max(0, p.mtime_days_ago - stale_days)
        if staleness > 0:
            # inbound +1 to avoid zeroing out everything orphan
            score = staleness * (p.inbound_link_count + 1)
            scored.append((score, p))
    scored.sort(key=lambda x: -x[0])
    return scored


def generate_report(root: Path, pages: list, stale_days: int) -> str:
    orphans = detect_orphans(pages)
    stale = detect_stale(pages, stale_days)
    missing_owner = detect_missing_owner(pages)
    drift = detect_glossary_drift(pages)
    candidates = detect_glossary_candidates(pages)
    priority = cleanup_priority(pages, stale_days)

    lines = [
        f"# KB health report — `{root}`",
        "",
        f"**Pages scanned:** {len(pages)}",
        f"**Stale threshold:** {stale_days} days",
        "",
        "## Summary metrics",
        "",
        "| Metric | Count | % of vault |",
        "|--------|-------|------------|",
        f"| Orphan pages (no inbound links) | {len(orphans)} | "
        f"{round(len(orphans) / max(len(pages), 1) * 100, 1)}% |",
        f"| Stale pages (> {stale_days}d) | {len(stale)} | "
        f"{round(len(stale) / max(len(pages), 1) * 100, 1)}% |",
        f"| Missing-owner pages | {len(missing_owner)} | "
        f"{round(len(missing_owner) / max(len(pages), 1) * 100, 1)}% |",
        f"| Glossary drift (acronyms with >= 2 defs) | {len(drift)} | — |",
        f"| Glossary candidates (acronyms in 3+ docs, no canonical page) "
        f"| {len(candidates)} | — |",
        "",
    ]

    lines.append("## Top-20 cleanup priority "
                 "(staleness × inbound-link-count + 1)")
    lines.append("")
    if priority:
        lines.append("| Rank | Score | Path | Inbound | "
                     "Days stale | Owner |")
        lines.append("|------|-------|------|---------|"
                     "------------|-------|")
        for i, (score, p) in enumerate(priority[:20], start=1):
            rel = p.path.relative_to(root)
            staleness = (p.mtime_days_ago - stale_days
                         if not p.last_reviewed else
                         (dt.datetime.now() - dt.datetime.strptime(
                             p.last_reviewed[:10], "%Y-%m-%d")).days
                         - stale_days)
            lines.append(
                f"| {i} | {score} | `{rel}` | {p.inbound_link_count} "
                f"| {staleness} | {p.owner or '(MISSING)'} |"
            )
    else:
        lines.append("_(no stale pages — KB is current)_")
    lines.append("")

    lines.append("## Orphan pages (no inbound links)")
    lines.append("")
    if orphans:
        for p in orphans[:30]:
            rel = p.path.relative_to(root)
            lines.append(f"- `{rel}` — {p.title}")
        if len(orphans) > 30:
            lines.append(f"- _(+{len(orphans) - 30} more not shown)_")
    else:
        lines.append("_(none — every page has at least one inbound link)_")
    lines.append("")

    lines.append("## Glossary drift (acronym defined differently across "
                 "docs)")
    lines.append("")
    if drift:
        for ac, defs in drift.items():
            lines.append(f"**{ac}:**")
            for defin, src in defs:
                lines.append(f"  - `{defin}` (in `{src}`)")
            lines.append("")
    else:
        lines.append("_(none detected — acronyms are used consistently)_")
    lines.append("")

    lines.append("## Glossary candidates (acronym used in 3+ docs "
                 "without a canonical definition page)")
    lines.append("")
    if candidates:
        for ac, count in candidates[:20]:
            lines.append(f"- **{ac}** — used in {count} docs, no "
                         f"canonical definition page exists")
    else:
        lines.append("_(none — acronyms either have canonical pages or "
                     "are uncommon)_")
    lines.append("")

    lines.append("## Missing-owner pages")
    lines.append("")
    if missing_owner:
        for p in missing_owner[:30]:
            rel = p.path.relative_to(root)
            lines.append(f"- `{rel}` — {p.title}")
        if len(missing_owner) > 30:
            lines.append(
                f"- _(+{len(missing_owner) - 30} more not shown)_")
    else:
        lines.append("_(none — every page has an owner)_")
    lines.append("")

    lines.append("## Recommended next actions")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("1. Assign owners to the missing-owner pages first — "
                 "no other fix sticks without ownership.")
    lines.append("2. Resolve glossary drift by picking one canonical "
                 "definition per acronym; add a `glossary.md` page; "
                 "link every other doc to it.")
    lines.append("3. Triage the top-20 cleanup list: archive, rewrite, "
                 "or refresh. Re-run this report after the sprint to "
                 "verify orphan + stale counts are down.")
    lines.append("4. Pair orphan pages with a navigation review — some "
                 "orphans are reference pages found via search and "
                 "should NOT be archived. Curate, don't bulk-delete.")
    return "\n".join(lines) + "\n"


def generate_json_report(root: Path, pages: list, stale_days: int) -> dict:
    orphans = detect_orphans(pages)
    stale = detect_stale(pages, stale_days)
    missing_owner = detect_missing_owner(pages)
    drift = detect_glossary_drift(pages)
    candidates = detect_glossary_candidates(pages)
    priority = cleanup_priority(pages, stale_days)
    return {
        "root": str(root),
        "page_count": len(pages),
        "stale_days_threshold": stale_days,
        "orphan_count": len(orphans),
        "stale_count": len(stale),
        "missing_owner_count": len(missing_owner),
        "glossary_drift_count": len(drift),
        "glossary_candidate_count": len(candidates),
        "top_cleanup": [
            {
                "rank": i + 1,
                "score": score,
                "path": str(p.path.relative_to(root)),
                "inbound_links": p.inbound_link_count,
                "owner": p.owner or None,
            }
            for i, (score, p) in enumerate(priority[:20])
        ],
        "orphans": [str(p.path.relative_to(root)) for p in orphans],
        "glossary_drift": {ac: [{"definition": d, "source": s}
                                for d, s in defs]
                           for ac, defs in drift.items()},
        "glossary_candidates": [{"acronym": ac, "doc_count": c}
                                for ac, c in candidates],
        "missing_owner": [str(p.path.relative_to(root))
                          for p in missing_owner],
    }


SAMPLE_PAGES = {
    "index.md": """---
owner: alex@company.com
last_reviewed: 2026-04-01
---
# Ops Index

Welcome to the Ops wiki. Start with [Vendor Offboarding](sops/vendor-offboarding.md) or [Incident Comms](runbooks/incident-comms.md).
The [Glossary](glossary.md) defines our terms.
""",
    "glossary.md": """---
owner: alex@company.com
last_reviewed: 2026-04-15
---
# Glossary

- Customer Success Manager (CSM) — owns post-sale account relationship.
- Vendor Management Office (VMO) — owns third-party vendor lifecycle.
""",
    "sops/vendor-offboarding.md": """---
owner: jordan@company.com
last_reviewed: 2026-02-01
---
# Vendor Offboarding SOP

The VMO operator runs this SOP when a vendor contract is terminated.
See also [Incident Comms](../runbooks/incident-comms.md).
The CSM is notified.
""",
    "sops/procurement-intake.md": """---
owner: jordan@company.com
last_reviewed: 2024-01-01
---
# Procurement Intake SOP

Run this when finance receives a purchase request. The CSM (Customer Solutions Manager) reviews it.
""",  # NOTE: glossary drift — CSM here is Customer Solutions Manager
    "runbooks/incident-comms.md": """---
last_reviewed: 2026-03-01
---
# Incident Comms Cascade

(no owner field — missing-owner case)
Send alerts to the on-call SRE.
""",
    "orphan-page.md": """---
owner: pat@company.com
last_reviewed: 2026-04-01
---
# Orphan Page

Nobody links here.
The CSM may find this useful.
""",
    "old-stale-page.md": """# Old Page

(no frontmatter at all — missing-owner AND probably stale via mtime)
""",
    "sops/employee-onboarding.md": """---
owner: hr@company.com
last_reviewed: 2026-04-20
---
# Employee Onboarding SOP

Coordinate with the CSM and VMO for system access.
Link: [Vendor Offboarding](vendor-offboarding.md).
""",
}


def _materialize_sample_vault() -> Path:
    tmp = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="kb-sample-"))
    for relpath, content in SAMPLE_PAGES.items():
        full = tmp / relpath
        full.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
        full.write_text(content, encoding="utf-8")
    # Backdate one file via os.utime so mtime-based stale detection
    # has something to find.
    import os
    old = tmp / "old-stale-page.md"
    if old.exists():
        old_ts = (dt.datetime.now() -
                  dt.timedelta(days=720)).timestamp()
        os.utime(old, (old_ts, old_ts))
    return tmp


def main(argv=None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Walk a markdown KB and emit a hygiene report: "
                    "orphans, stale, missing-owner, glossary drift."
    )
    p.add_argument("--input", "-i", type=str,
                   help="Path to KB root directory.")
    p.add_argument("--output", "-o", choices=["markdown", "json"],
                   default="markdown",
                   help="Output format (default: markdown).")
    p.add_argument("--stale-days", type=int, default=365,
                   help="Days since last edit to consider stale "
                        "(default: 365).")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                   help="Run against a tiny synthetic vault in a "
                        "tmpdir.")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        root = _materialize_sample_vault()
    elif args.input:
        root = Path(args.input).resolve()
        if not root.exists() or not root.is_dir():
            print(f"ERROR: input directory not found: {args.input}",
                  file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
    else:
        print("ERROR: provide --input <kb-root-dir> or --sample",
              file=sys.stderr)
        return 2

    pages = walk_vault(root, stale_days=args.stale_days)
    if not pages:
        print(f"WARNING: no markdown files found under {root}",
              file=sys.stderr)
        return 1

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(generate_json_report(root, pages, args.stale_days),
                         indent=2))
    else:
        print(generate_report(root, pages, args.stale_days))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/runbook_validator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""runbook_validator.py

Validate a runbook by checking each step against six required attributes:

  1. Named owner       (not "the team", not "ops")
  2. Expected duration (concrete number + unit)
  3. Observable success signal
  4. Observable failure signal
  5. Rollback path     (or explicit "cannot roll back — escalate to X")
  6. Escalation contact

Output is a per-step traffic-light + overall validity score 0-100 + a list
of MUST-FIX issues.

Verdict thresholds:
  >= 80   SAFE-TO-USE
  60-79   USE-WITH-CAUTION
  < 60    NOT-SAFE

Input formats:
  --input runbook.md         (markdown: heuristic parser, expects
                              "## Step N:" or "### Step N:" headings)
  --input runbook.json       (JSON: explicit step list — preferred)

JSON schema:
{
  "runbook_name": "Incident Comms Cascade",
  "steps": [
    {
      "title": "Acknowledge alert in PagerDuty",
      "owner": "On-call IC (named rotation)",
      "duration_minutes": 2,
      "success_signal": "PagerDuty incident transitions to acknowledged",
      "failure_signal": "Incident remains in triggered state after 2 min",
      "rollback": "n/a (acknowledgement is non-mutating)",
      "escalation": "Engineering Manager on-call"
    }
  ]
}

Stdlib only.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import re
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from pathlib import Path


VAGUE_OWNER_TOKENS = {
    "the team", "team", "ops", "the ops team", "engineering",
    "support", "everyone", "whoever", "someone", "tbd", "n/a",
    "the on-call", "on call", "rotation",  # rotation alone is vague
}

# Vague success signal phrases that get flagged. Matched as whole-phrase
# substrings — must be specific enough to avoid false positives on
# legitimate observables that happen to contain a common word.
VAGUE_SUCCESS_TOKENS = [
    "service is up", "it works", "things look good", "looks fine",
    "no errors", "should work", "appears to be",
    "verify the service", "check that it works", "looks good",
]

# Phrases that count as observable.
OBSERVABLE_HINTS = [
    "http 2", "http 3", "http 4", "http 5",  # status codes
    "status code", "exit code 0", "/healthz", "/health", "200 ok",
    "log line", "metric", "dashboard shows", "alert clears",
    "incident transitions", "ticket moves to", "slack reaction",
    "email received", "record updated", "field set to",
]

DURATION_PATTERN = re.compile(
    r"\b\d+(?:\.\d+)?\s*(seconds?|secs?|minutes?|mins?|hours?|hrs?|days?)\b",
    re.IGNORECASE,
)

# Rollback acceptable phrasing: either a real rollback OR explicit
# acknowledgement that rollback is impossible plus escalation.
NO_ROLLBACK_ACCEPTABLE = [
    "cannot be rolled back",
    "cannot roll back",
    "non-mutating",
    "read-only",
    "no rollback needed",
    "irreversible — escalate",
    "irreversible - escalate",
]


@dataclass
class StepFinding:
    step_index: int
    title: str
    owner_ok: bool = False
    duration_ok: bool = False
    success_ok: bool = False
    failure_ok: bool = False
    rollback_ok: bool = False
    escalation_ok: bool = False
    issues: list = field(default_factory=list)

    @property
    def passes(self) -> int:
        return sum([
            self.owner_ok, self.duration_ok, self.success_ok,
            self.failure_ok, self.rollback_ok, self.escalation_ok,
        ])

    @property
    def traffic_light(self) -> str:
        if self.passes == 6:
            return "GREEN"
        if self.passes >= 4:
            return "AMBER"
        return "RED"


def _check_owner(owner: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
    if not owner or not owner.strip():
        return False, "missing owner"
    norm = owner.strip().lower()
    for token in VAGUE_OWNER_TOKENS:
        # Vague if owner is ONLY that token (allow named rotations like
        # "SRE on-call (alex)" by checking for parenthetical name OR @).
        if norm == token or norm.startswith(token + " "):
            if "@" in owner or "(" in owner:
                return True, ""
            return False, (
                f"vague owner '{owner}' — name a specific human or a "
                f"specifically-named rotation (e.g., 'SRE on-call "
                f"rotation (PagerDuty: sre-primary)')"
            )
    return True, ""


def _check_duration(duration_str: str, duration_minutes) -> tuple[bool, str]:
    if duration_minutes is not None:
        try:
            val = float(duration_minutes)
            if val > 0:
                return True, ""
            return False, "duration_minutes is zero or negative"
        except (TypeError, ValueError):
            pass
    if duration_str and DURATION_PATTERN.search(duration_str):
        return True, ""
    return False, (
        "missing expected duration (need a concrete number + unit, "
        "e.g., '2 minutes', '30 seconds')"
    )


def _check_observable(signal: str, kind: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
    if not signal or not signal.strip():
        return False, f"missing observable {kind} signal"
    norm = signal.lower()
    for vague in VAGUE_SUCCESS_TOKENS:
        if vague in norm:
            return False, (
                f"vague {kind} signal '{signal}' — need an observable "
                f"(e.g., 'HTTP 200 from /healthz', not 'service is up')"
            )
    for hint in OBSERVABLE_HINTS:
        if hint in norm:
            return True, ""
    # Heuristic: if signal contains digits, equality, code-fences, or
    # specific verbs that imply an observation, accept.
    if any(ch in signal for ch in ("=", ":", "`", "200", "404", "500")):
        return True, ""
    if re.search(r"\b(returns?|equals?|shows?|transitions?|moves?|"
                 r"closes?|emits?|logs?|created|deleted|received|"
                 r"updated|set\s+to|reaches?|reports?)\b", norm):
        return True, ""
    return False, (
        f"{kind} signal '{signal}' is not clearly observable — rewrite "
        f"as a concrete check (status code, log line, dashboard panel, "
        f"ticket state)"
    )


def _check_rollback(rollback: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
    if not rollback or not rollback.strip():
        return False, "missing rollback path"
    norm = rollback.lower()
    for ok in NO_ROLLBACK_ACCEPTABLE:
        if ok in norm:
            return True, ""
    # If there's substantive text (> 12 chars) describing a step, accept.
    if len(rollback.strip()) >= 12:
        return True, ""
    return False, (
        f"rollback path too thin ('{rollback}') — either describe the "
        f"rollback procedure OR write 'cannot be rolled back — "
        f"escalate to <name>'"
    )


def _check_escalation(escalation: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
    if not escalation or not escalation.strip():
        return False, "missing escalation contact"
    norm = escalation.strip().lower()
    for token in VAGUE_OWNER_TOKENS:
        if norm == token or norm.startswith(token + " "):
            if "@" not in escalation and "(" not in escalation:
                return False, (
                    f"vague escalation contact '{escalation}' — name a "
                    f"specific human, role+email, or named on-call rotation"
                )
    return True, ""


def validate_step(step: dict, idx: int) -> StepFinding:
    finding = StepFinding(
        step_index=idx,
        title=step.get("title", f"(step {idx} — no title)"),
    )

    owner_ok, owner_err = _check_owner(step.get("owner", ""))
    finding.owner_ok = owner_ok
    if not owner_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"OWNER: {owner_err}")

    duration_ok, duration_err = _check_duration(
        step.get("duration_str", ""),
        step.get("duration_minutes"),
    )
    finding.duration_ok = duration_ok
    if not duration_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"DURATION: {duration_err}")

    succ_ok, succ_err = _check_observable(
        step.get("success_signal", ""), "success")
    finding.success_ok = succ_ok
    if not succ_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"SUCCESS: {succ_err}")

    fail_ok, fail_err = _check_observable(
        step.get("failure_signal", ""), "failure")
    finding.failure_ok = fail_ok
    if not fail_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"FAILURE: {fail_err}")

    rb_ok, rb_err = _check_rollback(step.get("rollback", ""))
    finding.rollback_ok = rb_ok
    if not rb_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"ROLLBACK: {rb_err}")

    esc_ok, esc_err = _check_escalation(step.get("escalation", ""))
    finding.escalation_ok = esc_ok
    if not esc_ok:
        finding.issues.append(f"ESCALATION: {esc_err}")

    return finding


def _parse_markdown(text: str) -> dict:
    """Heuristic parser. Expects steps as '## Step N: title' or
    '### Step N: title' followed by bullet attributes."""
    lines = text.splitlines()
    name_match = re.search(r"^#\s+(.+)$", text, re.MULTILINE)
    runbook_name = name_match.group(1).strip() if name_match else "(unnamed)"
    steps = []
    current = None
    step_re = re.compile(
        r"^#{2,3}\s+Step\s+(\d+)\s*:?\s*(.*)$", re.IGNORECASE)
    attr_re = re.compile(
        r"^\s*[-*]\s+\*?\*?(Owner|Duration|Success|Failure|"
        r"Rollback|Escalation)\*?\*?\s*:?\s*(.+)$",
        re.IGNORECASE,
    )
    for line in lines:
        m = step_re.match(line)
        if m:
            if current:
                steps.append(current)
            current = {"title": m.group(2).strip() or f"step {m.group(1)}"}
            continue
        if current:
            am = attr_re.match(line)
            if am:
                key = am.group(1).lower()
                val = am.group(2).strip()
                if key == "owner":
                    current["owner"] = val
                elif key == "duration":
                    current["duration_str"] = val
                elif key == "success":
                    current["success_signal"] = val
                elif key == "failure":
                    current["failure_signal"] = val
                elif key == "rollback":
                    current["rollback"] = val
                elif key == "escalation":
                    current["escalation"] = val
    if current:
        steps.append(current)
    return {"runbook_name": runbook_name, "steps": steps}


def _sample_runbook() -> dict:
    """Deliberately broken incident-comms runbook to demonstrate
    failure detection."""
    return {
        "runbook_name": "Incident Comms Cascade (BROKEN sample)",
        "steps": [
            {
                "title": "Acknowledge alert",
                "owner": "the team",  # vague
                "duration_str": "",   # missing
                "success_signal": "service is up",  # vague
                "failure_signal": "",  # missing
                "rollback": "",        # missing
                "escalation": "ops",   # vague
            },
            {
                "title": "Open incident channel",
                "owner": "Incident Commander on-call "
                         "(PagerDuty: ic-primary)",
                "duration_str": "2 minutes",
                "success_signal": "Slack channel #inc-<id> created and "
                                  "linked from PagerDuty incident",
                "failure_signal": "Slack returns 4xx or channel-create "
                                  "API call times out",
                "rollback": "n/a — read-only operation (channel can be "
                            "archived if created in error)",
                "escalation": "Engineering Manager on-call "
                              "(em-primary@company.com)",
            },
            {
                "title": "Notify execs via paging tree",
                "owner": "Communications Lead "
                         "(comms-lead@company.com)",
                "duration_str": "5 minutes",
                "success_signal": "Exec recipient list shows email "
                                  "received (200 OK from SES API)",
                "failure_signal": "SES API returns 5xx or recipient "
                                  "delivery status = bounced",
                "rollback": "Send retraction email to same list with "
                            "subject prefix 'RETRACTION:'",
                "escalation": "VP Communications "
                              "(vp-comms@company.com)",
            },
        ],
    }


def generate_report(runbook: dict, findings: list) -> str:
    total = len(findings)
    if total == 0:
        return "ERROR: runbook contains no steps."
    score = round(sum(f.passes for f in findings) /
                  (6 * total) * 100, 1)
    if score >= 80:
        verdict = "SAFE-TO-USE"
    elif score >= 60:
        verdict = "USE-WITH-CAUTION"
    else:
        verdict = "NOT-SAFE"

    lines = [
        f"# Runbook validation: {runbook.get('runbook_name', '(unnamed)')}",
        "",
        f"**Steps validated:** {total}",
        f"**Validity score:** {score} / 100",
        f"**Verdict:** {verdict}",
        "",
        "## Per-step traffic-light",
        "",
        "| Step | Title | Owner | Duration | Success | Failure | "
        "Rollback | Escalation | Light |",
        "|------|-------|-------|----------|---------|---------|"
        "----------|------------|-------|",
    ]
    for f in findings:
        def ck(b):
            return "OK" if b else "FAIL"
        lines.append(
            f"| {f.step_index} | {f.title[:40]} | {ck(f.owner_ok)} | "
            f"{ck(f.duration_ok)} | {ck(f.success_ok)} | "
            f"{ck(f.failure_ok)} | {ck(f.rollback_ok)} | "
            f"{ck(f.escalation_ok)} | {f.traffic_light} |"
        )

    lines.append("")
    lines.append("## MUST-FIX issues")
    lines.append("")
    any_issues = False
    for f in findings:
        if f.issues:
            any_issues = True
            lines.append(f"### Step {f.step_index}: {f.title}")
            for issue in f.issues:
                lines.append(f"- {issue}")
            lines.append("")
    if not any_issues:
        lines.append("_(none — all steps pass all six checks)_")
    return "\n".join(lines) + "\n"


def generate_json_report(runbook: dict, findings: list) -> dict:
    total = len(findings) or 1
    score = round(sum(f.passes for f in findings) / (6 * total) * 100, 1)
    verdict = ("SAFE-TO-USE" if score >= 80
               else "USE-WITH-CAUTION" if score >= 60
               else "NOT-SAFE")
    return {
        "runbook_name": runbook.get("runbook_name", "(unnamed)"),
        "step_count": len(findings),
        "validity_score": score,
        "verdict": verdict,
        "findings": [asdict(f) | {"traffic_light": f.traffic_light,
                                  "passes": f.passes} for f in findings],
    }


def main(argv=None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Validate a runbook against six step-completeness "
                    "rules. Output traffic-light + score + MUST-FIX list."
    )
    p.add_argument("--input", "-i", type=str,
                   help="Path to runbook .md or .json file.")
    p.add_argument("--output", "-o", choices=["markdown", "json"],
                   default="markdown",
                   help="Output format (default: markdown).")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                   help="Run against a deliberately-broken sample runbook.")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        runbook = _sample_runbook()
    elif args.input:
        path = Path(args.input)
        if not path.exists():
            print(f"ERROR: input file not found: {args.input}",
                  file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
        text = path.read_text()
        if path.suffix.lower() == ".json":
            runbook = json.loads(text)
        else:
            runbook = _parse_markdown(text)
    else:
        print("ERROR: provide --input <runbook.md|json> or --sample",
              file=sys.stderr)
        return 2

    steps = runbook.get("steps", [])
    if not steps:
        print("ERROR: runbook contains no steps "
              "(or markdown parser found none — try JSON input)",
              file=sys.stderr)
        return 1

    findings = [validate_step(s, i + 1) for i, s in enumerate(steps)]
    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(generate_json_report(runbook, findings),
                         indent=2))
    else:
        print(generate_report(runbook, findings))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/sop_generator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""sop_generator.py

Generate a 5W2H-structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from a JSON
metadata file. Output is markdown by default, or normalized JSON.

5W2H = Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, How-much (Ishikawa, *Guide to
Quality Control*, 1985). Each section is mandatory; missing sections produce
a warning footer naming the section.

Industry tuning:
  --profile {ops,support,finance,hr,it,regulated}

  - ops:        general internal ops SOP scaffold
  - support:    adds customer-impact section + escalation matrix
  - finance:    adds controls + reconciliation + segregation-of-duties section
  - hr:         flags PII / sensitive-data handling; adds consent section
  - it:         adds system + access + change-management section
  - regulated:  adds version control, signoff matrix, audit-trail, change
                history (required under ISO 9001 / FDA 21 CFR Part 211 /
                SOC 2 / HIPAA / ISO 13485)

Regulatory overlay flags attach the appropriate compliance preamble:
  regulatory_overlay: ["SOC2", "HIPAA", "ISO13485", "GDPR", "SOX"]

Input schema (JSON):
{
  "sop_name": "Vendor Offboarding",
  "process_owner": "alex@company.com",
  "triggering_event": "Vendor contract not renewed OR vendor terminated",
  "audience_role": "Vendor Management Office operator",
  "frequency": "On-demand (avg 3 times per quarter)",
  "regulatory_overlay": ["SOC2"],
  "inputs": ["Vendor name", "Contract end date", "Data access list"],
  "outputs": ["Access revoked", "Data deleted/returned", "Final invoice paid"],
  "steps_outline": [
    "Notify vendor of offboarding intent",
    "Inventory data and system access",
    "Revoke production system access",
    "Confirm data deletion or return",
    "Final invoice reconciliation",
    "Archive vendor record"
  ],
  "estimated_minutes": 240,
  "estimated_cost_usd": 800
}

Stdlib only.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from pathlib import Path


VALID_PROFILES = {"ops", "support", "finance", "hr", "it", "regulated"}
VALID_OVERLAYS = {"SOC2", "HIPAA", "ISO13485", "GDPR", "SOX"}


REGULATORY_PREAMBLE = {
    "SOC2": (
        "**SOC 2 overlay:** This SOP supports the Common Criteria control "
        "framework. Changes require change-management approval (CC8.1). "
        "Evidence of execution must be retained for the audit period."
    ),
    "HIPAA": (
        "**HIPAA overlay:** This SOP touches Protected Health Information "
        "(PHI). All access must be logged per §164.312(b). Minimum-necessary "
        "rule applies (§164.502(b))."
    ),
    "ISO13485": (
        "**ISO 13485 overlay:** This is a controlled document under §4.2.4. "
        "Document revision, approval, and review records must be maintained. "
        "Use the regulated profile."
    ),
    "GDPR": (
        "**GDPR overlay:** This SOP touches personal data of EU data "
        "subjects. Lawful basis must be documented (Art. 6). Data-subject "
        "rights (Art. 15-22) requests must be respected during execution."
    ),
    "SOX": (
        "**SOX overlay:** This SOP supports a financial control. Execution "
        "must be evidenced and segregation-of-duties enforced. Quarterly "
        "management testing applies."
    ),
}


@dataclass
class SOPMetadata:
    sop_name: str = ""
    process_owner: str = ""
    triggering_event: str = ""
    audience_role: str = ""
    frequency: str = ""
    regulatory_overlay: list = field(default_factory=list)
    inputs: list = field(default_factory=list)
    outputs: list = field(default_factory=list)
    steps_outline: list = field(default_factory=list)
    estimated_minutes: int = 0
    estimated_cost_usd: int = 0

    def validate(self) -> list:
        errs = []
        for fld in ("sop_name", "process_owner", "triggering_event",
                    "audience_role", "frequency"):
            if not getattr(self, fld):
                errs.append(f"missing required field: '{fld}'")
        if not self.steps_outline:
            errs.append("missing 'steps_outline' (need >= 1 step)")
        for ov in self.regulatory_overlay:
            if ov not in VALID_OVERLAYS:
                errs.append(
                    f"invalid regulatory_overlay '{ov}'; "
                    f"allowed: {sorted(VALID_OVERLAYS)}"
                )
        return errs


def _sample_metadata() -> dict:
    return {
        "sop_name": "Vendor Offboarding",
        "process_owner": "alex@company.com (Vendor Management Lead)",
        "triggering_event": (
            "Vendor contract not renewed OR vendor terminated for cause"
        ),
        "audience_role": "Vendor Management Office (VMO) operator",
        "frequency": "On-demand (avg 3 executions per quarter)",
        "regulatory_overlay": ["SOC2"],
        "inputs": [
            "Vendor legal name",
            "Contract end date (effective offboarding date)",
            "List of systems with vendor access",
            "List of data classes vendor processed",
        ],
        "outputs": [
            "All production system access revoked (evidenced)",
            "Vendor data deleted or returned (evidenced)",
            "Final invoice reconciled and paid",
            "Vendor record archived in VMO registry",
        ],
        "steps_outline": [
            "Notify vendor of offboarding intent (written, 30 days notice)",
            "Inventory data classes and system access vendor holds",
            "Revoke production system access (IAM, VPN, SaaS)",
            "Confirm data deletion (vendor certification) or data return",
            "Final invoice reconciliation and payment",
            "Archive vendor record in VMO registry with offboarding evidence",
        ],
        "estimated_minutes": 240,
        "estimated_cost_usd": 800,
    }


def _build_who(meta: SOPMetadata, profile: str) -> str:
    lines = [
        "### Who",
        "",
        f"- **Process owner (Accountable):** {meta.process_owner}",
        f"- **Audience (Responsible):** {meta.audience_role}",
    ]
    if profile == "regulated":
        lines.append("- **Approver (Consulted):** "
                     "Quality Management Representative")
        lines.append("- **Auditor (Informed):** "
                     "Internal Audit / Compliance")
    elif profile == "finance":
        lines.append("- **Approver (Consulted):** Controller")
        lines.append("- **Segregation-of-duties review:** "
                     "Required (initiator != approver != payer)")
    elif profile == "hr":
        lines.append("- **Approver (Consulted):** HR Business Partner")
        lines.append("- **Privacy review (Informed):** "
                     "Data Protection Officer (if PII touched)")
    elif profile == "it":
        lines.append("- **Approver (Consulted):** "
                     "Change Advisory Board (for system-mutating steps)")
    elif profile == "support":
        lines.append("- **Approver (Consulted):** Support Team Lead")
        lines.append("- **Escalation (Informed):** "
                     "Engineering on-call (if customer-impact > 30 min)")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def _build_what(meta: SOPMetadata) -> str:
    lines = [
        "### What",
        "",
        f"**Process name:** {meta.sop_name}",
        "",
        "**Inputs required before starting:**",
        "",
    ]
    for inp in meta.inputs:
        lines.append(f"- {inp}")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("**Outputs produced:**")
    lines.append("")
    for out in meta.outputs:
        lines.append(f"- {out}")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def _build_when(meta: SOPMetadata) -> str:
    return (
        "### When\n\n"
        f"- **Triggering event:** {meta.triggering_event}\n"
        f"- **Frequency:** {meta.frequency}\n"
        "- **Time-of-day constraint:** _(business hours only? on-call? "
        "fill in)_\n"
        "- **Blocking dependencies:** _(prerequisites that must be true "
        "before starting)_"
    )


def _build_where(meta: SOPMetadata, profile: str) -> str:
    lines = [
        "### Where",
        "",
        "- **Primary system of record:** _(name the system — Salesforce, "
        "Notion, Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)_",
        "- **Supporting tools:** _(IAM console, IT ticketing, accounting "
        "system, etc.)_",
        "- **Canonical doc location:** _(URL of this SOP in the wiki)_",
    ]
    if profile in {"it", "regulated"}:
        lines.append("- **Change-management ticket location:** "
                     "_(Jira / ServiceNow queue)_")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def _build_why(meta: SOPMetadata) -> str:
    lines = [
        "### Why",
        "",
        "**Purpose:** _(one-paragraph statement of why this process "
        "exists. Anchor to a business outcome, not a task.)_",
        "",
        "**Regulatory basis (if any):**",
        "",
    ]
    if meta.regulatory_overlay:
        for ov in meta.regulatory_overlay:
            lines.append(f"- {REGULATORY_PREAMBLE[ov]}")
    else:
        lines.append("- _(none — confirm by checking data classes "
                     "touched. If process touches PHI, financial controls, "
                     "or regulated devices, the answer is not 'none'.)_")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def _build_how(meta: SOPMetadata) -> str:
    lines = ["### How", ""]
    lines.append("Step-by-step procedure. Each step must have a named "
                 "owner, expected duration, and observable success signal.")
    lines.append("")
    for i, step in enumerate(meta.steps_outline, start=1):
        lines.append(f"**Step {i}: {step}**")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append("- **Owner:** _(named human or named rotation)_")
        lines.append("- **Expected duration:** _(concrete number + unit)_")
        lines.append("- **Success signal (observable):** _(e.g., 'IAM "
                     "console shows user disabled', not 'access is "
                     "revoked')_")
        lines.append("- **Failure signal (observable):** _(what tells you "
                     "the step did not work)_")
        lines.append("- **If step fails — rollback or escalation:** "
                     "_(rollback path or 'escalate to X — cannot be "
                     "rolled back')_")
        lines.append("")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def _build_how_much(meta: SOPMetadata) -> str:
    mins = meta.estimated_minutes or "_(fill in)_"
    cost = meta.estimated_cost_usd
    cost_line = f"cost" if cost else "_(fill in)_"
    return (
        "### How-much\n\n"
        f"- **Estimated execution time:** {mins} minutes\n"
        f"- **Estimated cost per execution:** {cost_line} "
        "(labor + license + third-party fees)\n"
        "- **Frequency × cost = annual run-rate:** _(compute from "
        "frequency + cost per execution)_\n"
    )


def _build_regulated_footer() -> str:
    return (
        "\n---\n\n"
        "## Document control (regulated profile)\n\n"
        "- **Version:** 1.0\n"
        "- **Effective date:** _(YYYY-MM-DD)_\n"
        "- **Next review date:** _(YYYY-MM-DD — within 12 months, "
        "or 90 days under HIPAA / ISO 13485)_\n"
        "- **Approval signoff (named):** _(QMR / Compliance Officer)_\n"
        "- **Change history:**\n\n"
        "| Version | Date | Author | Change summary | Approver |\n"
        "|---------|------|--------|----------------|----------|\n"
        "| 1.0     | _date_ | _author_ | Initial issue | _approver_ |\n"
    )


def _build_finance_footer() -> str:
    return (
        "\n---\n\n"
        "## Controls section (finance profile)\n\n"
        "- **Control objective:** _(what financial assertion this "
        "controls — e.g., completeness of vendor payments)_\n"
        "- **Segregation of duties:** Initiator, approver, and payer "
        "must be distinct individuals.\n"
        "- **Evidence retained:** _(invoice copy, approval email, "
        "payment confirmation)_\n"
        "- **Testing frequency:** Quarterly by Internal Audit.\n"
    )


def _build_hr_footer() -> str:
    return (
        "\n---\n\n"
        "## Privacy & sensitive-data handling (HR profile)\n\n"
        "- **Data classes touched:** _(name, address, SSN/national ID, "
        "compensation, medical, etc.)_\n"
        "- **Lawful basis for processing:** _(employment contract, "
        "legal obligation, legitimate interest, consent)_\n"
        "- **Retention period:** _(per local employment law + GDPR if "
        "applicable)_\n"
        "- **Access restriction:** Need-to-know basis only.\n"
    )


def _build_it_footer() -> str:
    return (
        "\n---\n\n"
        "## Change management (IT profile)\n\n"
        "- **Change type:** _(standard / normal / emergency)_\n"
        "- **Change ticket:** _(link to Jira / ServiceNow)_\n"
        "- **Rollback plan:** _(named rollback procedure)_\n"
        "- **Test evidence:** _(staging validation)_\n"
        "- **Communication plan:** _(who is notified pre/post change)_\n"
    )


def _build_support_footer() -> str:
    return (
        "\n---\n\n"
        "## Customer impact & escalation (support profile)\n\n"
        "- **Customer impact category:** _(none / single-customer / "
        "multi-customer / company-wide outage)_\n"
        "- **External comms required:** _(yes/no — if yes, link "
        "internal-comms cascade SOP)_\n"
        "- **Escalation matrix:**\n\n"
        "| Trigger | Escalate to | SLA |\n"
        "|---------|-------------|-----|\n"
        "| Customer-impact > 30 min | Engineering on-call | 5 min |\n"
        "| Multi-customer impact | Support Lead + VP Eng | 10 min |\n"
        "| External comms needed  | Communications + CEO  | 30 min |\n"
    )


PROFILE_FOOTER = {
    "ops": "",
    "support": _build_support_footer(),
    "finance": _build_finance_footer(),
    "hr": _build_hr_footer(),
    "it": _build_it_footer(),
    "regulated": _build_regulated_footer(),
}


def generate_markdown(meta: SOPMetadata, profile: str) -> str:
    header = (
        f"# SOP: {meta.sop_name}\n\n"
        f"_Profile: `{profile}` | "
        f"Regulatory overlay: "
        f"{meta.regulatory_overlay or 'none'}_\n\n"
        "---\n\n"
        "## 5W2H scaffolding\n\n"
        "_(Ishikawa 1985, 5W2H method. Each section is required.)_\n"
    )
    body = "\n\n".join([
        _build_who(meta, profile),
        _build_what(meta),
        _build_when(meta),
        _build_where(meta, profile),
        _build_why(meta),
        _build_how(meta),
        _build_how_much(meta),
    ])
    footer = PROFILE_FOOTER.get(profile, "")
    return header + "\n" + body + footer + "\n"


def generate_json(meta: SOPMetadata, profile: str) -> dict:
    return {
        "sop_name": meta.sop_name,
        "profile": profile,
        "metadata": asdict(meta),
        "sections": {
            "who": "RACI populated",
            "what": f"{len(meta.inputs)} inputs / "
                    f"{len(meta.outputs)} outputs",
            "when": meta.triggering_event,
            "where": "system of record + canonical doc location",
            "why": meta.regulatory_overlay or ["none"],
            "how": [{"step": i + 1, "title": s}
                    for i, s in enumerate(meta.steps_outline)],
            "how_much": {
                "estimated_minutes": meta.estimated_minutes,
                "estimated_cost_usd": meta.estimated_cost_usd,
            },
        },
    }


def main(argv=None) -> int:
    p = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Generate a 5W2H-structured SOP from JSON metadata."
    )
    p.add_argument("--input", "-i", type=str,
                   help="Path to SOP metadata JSON file.")
    p.add_argument("--profile", choices=sorted(VALID_PROFILES),
                   default="ops",
                   help="Industry profile (default: ops).")
    p.add_argument("--output", "-o", choices=["markdown", "json"],
                   default="markdown",
                   help="Output format (default: markdown).")
    p.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                   help="Print a sample vendor-offboarding SOP.")
    args = p.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        data = _sample_metadata()
    elif args.input:
        path = Path(args.input)
        if not path.exists():
            print(f"ERROR: input file not found: {args.input}",
                  file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
        data = json.loads(path.read_text())
    else:
        print("ERROR: provide --input <metadata.json> or --sample",
              file=sys.stderr)
        return 2

    meta = SOPMetadata(**data)
    errs = meta.validate()
    if errs:
        print("VALIDATION ERRORS:", file=sys.stderr)
        for e in errs:
            print(f"  - {e}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 1

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps(generate_json(meta, args.profile), indent=2))
    else:
        print(generate_markdown(meta, args.profile))
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

---
name: "social-media-manager"
description: "When the user wants to develop social media strategy, plan content calendars, manage community engagement, or grow their social presence across platforms. Also use when the user mentions 'social media strategy,' 'social calendar,' 'community management,' 'social media plan,' 'grow followers,' 'engagement rate,' 'social media audit,' or 'which platforms should I use.' For writing individual social posts, see social-content. For analyzing social performance data, see social-media-analyzer."
license: MIT
metadata:
  version: 1.0.0
  author: Alireza Rezvani
  category: marketing
  updated: 2026-03-06
---

# Social Media Manager

You are a senior social media strategist who has grown accounts from zero to six figures across every major platform. Your goal is to help build a sustainable social media presence that drives business results — not just vanity metrics.

## Before Starting

**Check for marketing context first:**
If `marketing-context.md` exists, read it for brand voice, audience personas, and goals. Only ask for what's missing.

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

### 1. Current State
- Which platforms are you active on?
- Current follower counts and engagement rates?
- How often are you posting? Who manages it?
- What's working? What isn't?

### 2. Goals
- Brand awareness, lead generation, community building, or thought leadership?
- What does success look like in 90 days?

### 3. Resources
- Who creates content? How much time per week?
- Budget for paid social (if any)?
- Tools you're using (scheduling, analytics)?

## How This Skill Works

### Mode 1: Build Strategy from Scratch
No social presence or starting fresh on a platform. Define platforms, cadence, content pillars, and growth plan.

### Mode 2: Audit & Optimize
Active social presence that's underperforming. Analyze what's working, identify gaps, and rebuild the approach.

### Mode 3: Scale & Systematize
Growing social presence that needs structure — content calendars, workflows, team processes, and measurement frameworks.

---

## Platform Selection

Not every platform deserves your time. Choose based on where your audience already spends time, not where you think you should be.

### Platform-Audience Fit

| Platform | Best For | Content Style | Posting Cadence |
|----------|----------|---------------|-----------------|
| **LinkedIn** | B2B, thought leadership, recruiting | Long-form posts, carousels, articles | 3-5x/week |
| **Twitter/X** | Tech, media, real-time, community | Short takes, threads, engagement | 1-3x/day |
| **Instagram** | B2C, visual brands, lifestyle | Reels, stories, carousels | 4-7x/week |
| **TikTok** | Young audiences, viral potential | Short video, trends, authentic | 1-3x/day |
| **YouTube** | Education, tutorials, long-form | Videos, shorts | 1-2x/week |

**Rule of thumb:** Do 1-2 platforms exceptionally well before adding a third. Half-hearted presence on 5 platforms beats zero engagement on all of them.

## Content Pillar Framework

Every social strategy needs 3-5 content pillars that balance value delivery with business outcomes.

### Pillar Structure

| Pillar Type | Purpose | Mix | Example |
|-------------|---------|-----|---------|
| **Educational** | Teach your audience something useful | 40% | How-tos, tips, frameworks |
| **Behind the Scenes** | Build trust through transparency | 20% | Process, team, journey |
| **Social Proof** | Demonstrate results and credibility | 15% | Case studies, testimonials, wins |
| **Engagement** | Start conversations and build community | 15% | Questions, polls, debates |
| **Promotional** | Drive business outcomes | 10% | Product features, launches, offers |

The 10% promotional cap is intentional. If your feed feels like an ad channel, people unfollow.

## Content Calendar Design

### Weekly Template

| Day | Pillar | Format | Notes |
|-----|--------|--------|-------|
| Mon | Educational | Long post or carousel | High-value start to the week |
| Tue | Engagement | Question or poll | Drive comments for algorithm boost |
| Wed | Behind the Scenes | Photo or short video | Humanize the brand |
| Thu | Educational | Thread or how-to | Deep-dive content |
| Fri | Social Proof or Promo | Case study or launch | End-of-week conversion focus |

### Batch Creation Workflow

```
Week -1: Plan topics for next week (30 min)
Day 1: Batch-create 5 posts (2 hours)
Daily: 15 min engagement (reply to comments, engage with others)
Week +1: Review analytics, adjust next week (30 min)
```

## Community Engagement

Posting without engaging is broadcasting, not social media. Engagement is half the game.

### The 1:1 Rule
For every post you publish, spend equal time engaging with others' content. Comment, share, respond.

### Response Framework
- **Questions about your product** → Answer within 2 hours during business hours
- **Complaints** → Acknowledge publicly, resolve privately, follow up publicly
- **Praise** → Thank them, amplify with a reshare or quote
- **Trolls** → Ignore unless factually wrong. Never feed trolls.
- **Industry discussion** → Add genuine value, not self-promotion

## Growth Tactics

### Organic Growth Levers

1. **Consistency** — Post on schedule. Algorithms reward reliability.
2. **Engagement bait done right** — Genuine questions, not "like if you agree." Polls work. Hot takes work. Asking for opinions works.
3. **Collaboration** — Co-create content with complementary accounts.
4. **Repurposing** — One blog post → 5-10 social posts across platforms.
5. **Trend riding** — Jump on relevant trends fast, but only if authentic to your brand.
6. **Community building** — Create spaces (Discord, Slack, Groups) not just audiences.

### Metrics That Matter

| Metric | What It Tells You | Target |
|--------|-------------------|--------|
| Engagement rate | Content resonance | >3% (LinkedIn), >1% (Twitter), >2% (Instagram) |
| Follower growth rate | Audience building momentum | >5% monthly |
| Click-through rate | Content driving action | >1% |
| Share/save rate | Content worth keeping | Higher = content is genuinely useful |
| DM conversations | Real relationship building | Growing month-over-month |

**Vanity metrics to deprioritize:** Raw follower count, impressions (without engagement), reach (without action).

---

## Social Media Audit Checklist

### Profile Audit
- [ ] Profile photo: recognizable, consistent across platforms
- [ ] Bio: clear value proposition, not job title listing
- [ ] Link: drives to relevant landing page (not just homepage)
- [ ] Pinned post: best-performing or most important content

### Content Audit
- [ ] Posting consistency: regular cadence or sporadic?
- [ ] Content mix: balanced across pillars or all promotional?
- [ ] Format variety: text, images, video, carousels?
- [ ] Voice consistency: matches brand across all posts?

### Engagement Audit
- [ ] Response time: within 2 hours or days later?
- [ ] Comment quality: genuine replies or "thanks!"?
- [ ] Outbound engagement: engaging with others' content?
- [ ] Community participation: in relevant groups/conversations?

---

## Proactive Triggers

- **Posting frequency dropped below 3x/week** → Consistency matters more than quality. Batch-create to maintain cadence.
- **Engagement rate below platform average** → Content isn't resonating. Audit last 20 posts for patterns — which got engagement, which didn't?
- **100% promotional content** → Audience fatigue incoming. Shift to 80/20 value/promo split.
- **No engagement with others' content** → Social media is bilateral. Spend 15 min/day commenting on relevant posts.
- **Same content format every post** → Algorithm fatigue. Mix formats: text, carousel, video, poll.

## Output Artifacts

| When you ask for... | You get... |
|---------------------|------------|
| "Social media strategy" | Platform selection + content pillars + posting cadence + 90-day growth plan |
| "Content calendar" | 4-week calendar with topics, formats, pillars, and posting times |
| "Social media audit" | Full audit: profile, content, engagement, growth with prioritized actions |
| "Grow my LinkedIn" | Platform-specific growth plan with content examples and engagement tactics |
| "Community management plan" | Response framework + engagement workflow + escalation rules |

## Communication

All output passes quality verification:
- Self-verify: source attribution, assumption audit, confidence scoring
- Output format: Bottom Line → What (with confidence) → Why → How to Act
- Results only. Every finding tagged: 🟢 verified, 🟡 medium, 🔴 assumed.

## Related Skills

- **social-content**: For writing individual social posts. NOT for strategy (that's this skill).
- **social-media-analyzer**: For analyzing social media performance data.
- **content-strategy**: For planning broader content that feeds into social.
- **copywriting**: For landing pages and web copy that social drives to.
- **marketing-context**: Foundation — reads brand voice for consistent social tone.
- **ad-creative**: For paid social ad copy, distinct from organic social content.

FILE:scripts/social_calendar_generator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
social_calendar_generator.py — Social Media Content Calendar Generator
100% stdlib, no pip installs required.

Usage:
    python3 social_calendar_generator.py                       # demo mode
    python3 social_calendar_generator.py --config config.json
    python3 social_calendar_generator.py --config config.json --json
    python3 social_calendar_generator.py --config config.json --markdown > calendar.md
    python3 social_calendar_generator.py --start 2026-04-01 --weeks 4

config.json format:
    {
      "pillars": [
        {"name": "Educational",    "description": "Tips, tutorials, how-tos", "emoji": "🎓", "weight": 3},
        {"name": "Inspirational",  "description": "Success stories, quotes",  "emoji": "✨", "weight": 2},
        {"name": "Product",        "description": "Features, demos",          "emoji": "🛠", "weight": 2},
        {"name": "Community",      "description": "UGC, shoutouts, polls",    "emoji": "🤝", "weight": 1}
      ],
      "platforms": [
        {"name": "LinkedIn",  "posts_per_week": 3, "best_days": ["Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday"]},
        {"name": "Twitter/X", "posts_per_week": 5, "best_days": ["Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday"]}
      ],
      "start_date": "2026-04-07",
      "weeks": 4
    }
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from datetime import date, timedelta
from collections import defaultdict


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Defaults / sample data
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

DEMO_CONFIG = {
    "pillars": [
        {"name": "Educational",   "description": "Tips, tutorials, how-tos", "emoji": "🎓", "weight": 3},
        {"name": "Inspirational", "description": "Success stories & quotes",  "emoji": "✨", "weight": 2},
        {"name": "Product",       "description": "Feature demos & updates",   "emoji": "🛠 ", "weight": 2},
        {"name": "Community",     "description": "UGC, polls & shoutouts",    "emoji": "🤝", "weight": 1},
    ],
    "platforms": [
        {
            "name": "LinkedIn",
            "posts_per_week": 3,
            "best_days": ["Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday"],
            "content_type_hint": "Long-form insights, carousels, thought leadership",
        },
        {
            "name": "Twitter/X",
            "posts_per_week": 5,
            "best_days": ["Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday"],
            "content_type_hint": "Threads, quick tips, hot takes, polls",
        },
    ],
    "start_date": None,   # defaults to next Monday
    "weeks": 4,
}

CONTENT_TYPE_HINTS = {
    "Educational":   ["How-to thread", "Quick tip", "Carousel: 5 steps", "Tutorial link"],
    "Inspirational": ["Quote image", "Success story", "Before/after", "Motivational thread"],
    "Product":       ["Feature demo GIF", "Changelog post", "Use-case spotlight", "Behind the scenes"],
    "Community":     ["Poll", "User shoutout", "Question post", "Community highlight"],
}

WEEKDAY_NAMES = ["Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday"]


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Pillar scheduler — weighted round-robin
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

def build_pillar_sequence(pillars: list, length: int) -> list:
    """
    Build a balanced pillar rotation of `length` posts using weighted distribution.
    Uses a deterministic greedy algorithm (no random, reproducible).
    """
    names   = [p["name"] for p in pillars]
    weights = [p.get("weight", 1) for p in pillars]
    total_w = sum(weights)

    # Target proportion per pillar
    targets = [w / total_w for w in weights]

    sequence = []
    counts   = [0] * len(pillars)

    for _ in range(length):
        # Pick pillar most "behind" its target proportion
        scores = []
        for i, name in enumerate(names):
            current_prop = counts[i] / (len(sequence) + 1) if sequence else 0
            scores.append(targets[i] - current_prop)
        best = scores.index(max(scores))
        sequence.append(names[best])
        counts[best] += 1

    return sequence


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Calendar builder
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

def next_monday(from_date: date = None) -> date:
    d = from_date or date.today()
    days_ahead = (0 - d.weekday()) % 7
    if days_ahead == 0:
        days_ahead = 7
    return d + timedelta(days=days_ahead)


def parse_date(s: str) -> date:
    return date.fromisoformat(s)


def build_calendar(config: dict) -> dict:
    pillars   = config.get("pillars", DEMO_CONFIG["pillars"])
    platforms = config.get("platforms", DEMO_CONFIG["platforms"])
    weeks     = config.get("weeks", 4)

    start_raw = config.get("start_date")
    if start_raw:
        start = parse_date(start_raw)
    else:
        start = next_monday()

    pillar_map = {p["name"]: p for p in pillars}

    # Pre-compute total posts per platform
    calendar_by_platform = {}

    for platform in platforms:
        pname     = platform["name"]
        ppw       = platform.get("posts_per_week", 3)
        best_days = platform.get("best_days", WEEKDAY_NAMES[:5])

        # Generate post dates across the period
        post_dates = []
        for week in range(weeks):
            week_start = start + timedelta(weeks=week)
            day_count  = 0
            for day_offset in range(7):
                if day_count >= ppw:
                    break
                d      = week_start + timedelta(days=day_offset)
                d_name = WEEKDAY_NAMES[d.weekday()]
                if d_name in best_days:
                    post_dates.append(d)
                    day_count += 1

        total_posts = len(post_dates)
        pillar_seq  = build_pillar_sequence(pillars, total_posts)

        posts = []
        for i, (post_date, pillar_name) in enumerate(zip(post_dates, pillar_seq)):
            pillar  = pillar_map[pillar_name]
            hints   = CONTENT_TYPE_HINTS.get(pillar_name, ["Post"])
            ct_hint = hints[i % len(hints)]
            posts.append({
                "date":         post_date.isoformat(),
                "weekday":      WEEKDAY_NAMES[post_date.weekday()],
                "week_number":  (post_date - start).days // 7 + 1,
                "platform":     pname,
                "pillar":       pillar_name,
                "pillar_emoji": pillar.get("emoji", ""),
                "description":  pillar.get("description", ""),
                "content_type": ct_hint,
                "content_type_hint": platform.get("content_type_hint", ""),
            })

        # Pillar distribution stats
        dist = defaultdict(int)
        for p in posts:
            dist[p["pillar"]] += 1
        dist_pct = {k: round(v / total_posts * 100) for k, v in dist.items()}

        calendar_by_platform[pname] = {
            "platform":            pname,
            "posts_per_week":      ppw,
            "total_weeks":         weeks,
            "total_posts":         total_posts,
            "best_days":           best_days,
            "posts":               posts,
            "pillar_distribution": dict(dist),
            "pillar_pct":          dist_pct,
        }

    # Global summary
    all_posts = []
    for pc in calendar_by_platform.values():
        all_posts.extend(pc["posts"])
    all_posts.sort(key=lambda p: (p["date"], p["platform"]))

    return {
        "meta": {
            "start_date":     start.isoformat(),
            "end_date":       (start + timedelta(weeks=weeks) - timedelta(days=1)).isoformat(),
            "weeks":          weeks,
            "platforms":      [p["name"] for p in platforms],
            "total_posts":    len(all_posts),
            "pillars":        [p["name"] for p in pillars],
        },
        "platforms": calendar_by_platform,
        "timeline":  all_posts,   # merged, date-sorted
    }


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Markdown output
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

def build_markdown(result: dict) -> str:
    m = result["meta"]
    lines = []
    lines.append(f"# Social Media Content Calendar")
    lines.append(f"**Period:** {m['start_date']} → {m['end_date']}  "
                 f"| **{m['weeks']} weeks** | **{m['total_posts']} total posts**\n")

    # Per-platform distribution
    for pname, pc in result["platforms"].items():
        lines.append(f"## {pname}  ({pc['total_posts']} posts)\n")
        lines.append("**Pillar distribution:**")
        for pillar, count in pc["pillar_distribution"].items():
            pct = pc["pillar_pct"][pillar]
            lines.append(f"- {pillar}: {count} posts ({pct}%)")
        lines.append("")

    # Weekly calendar tables
    for week_num in range(1, m["weeks"] + 1):
        lines.append(f"## Week {week_num}\n")
        header = "| Date | Day | " + " | ".join(m["platforms"]) + " |"
        sep    = "|---|---|" + "|".join(["---"] * len(m["platforms"])) + "|"
        lines.append(header)
        lines.append(sep)

        # Group by date
        week_posts = defaultdict(dict)
        for post in result["timeline"]:
            if post["week_number"] == week_num:
                week_posts[post["date"]][post["platform"]] = post

        for day_date in sorted(week_posts.keys()):
            day_posts = week_posts[day_date]
            weekday   = list(day_posts.values())[0]["weekday"] if day_posts else ""
            cells     = []
            for pname in m["platforms"]:
                if pname in day_posts:
                    p    = day_posts[pname]
                    cell = f"{p['pillar_emoji']} **{p['pillar']}**<br/>{p['content_type']}"
                else:
                    cell = "—"
                cells.append(cell)
            lines.append(f"| {day_date} | {weekday} | " + " | ".join(cells) + " |")

        lines.append("")

    # Legend
    lines.append("## Content Pillars\n")
    for pc in result["platforms"].values():
        break
    from_meta = result["meta"]["pillars"]
    lines.append("| Pillar | Description |")
    lines.append("|---|---|")
    for pname, pc in result["platforms"].items():
        # Get pillar descriptions from first platform's posts
        pillar_desc = {}
        for post in pc["posts"]:
            pillar_desc[post["pillar"]] = post["description"]
        for pillar in from_meta:
            desc = pillar_desc.get(pillar, "")
            lines.append(f"| {pillar} | {desc} |")
        break

    lines.append("")
    return "\n".join(lines)


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Pretty terminal output
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

def pretty_print(result: dict) -> None:
    m = result["meta"]
    print("\n" + "=" * 70)
    print("  📅  SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CALENDAR GENERATOR")
    print("=" * 70)
    print(f"\n  Period     : {m['start_date']} → {m['end_date']}  ({m['weeks']} weeks)")
    print(f"  Platforms  : {', '.join(m['platforms'])}")
    print(f"  Total posts: {m['total_posts']}")
    print(f"  Pillars    : {', '.join(m['pillars'])}")

    for pname, pc in result["platforms"].items():
        print(f"\n  {'─'*60}")
        print(f"  📣  {pname.upper()}  — {pc['total_posts']} posts  "
              f"({pc['posts_per_week']}/week)")
        print(f"  Best days: {', '.join(pc['best_days'])}")
        print(f"  Pillar distribution:")
        for pillar, count in pc["pillar_distribution"].items():
            pct = pc["pillar_pct"][pillar]
            bar = "█" * (pct // 5) + "░" * (20 - pct // 5)
            print(f"    {pillar:<16}  {count:>3} posts  {pct:>3}%  {bar}")

    print(f"\n  {'─'*70}")
    print(f"  📆  WEEKLY SCHEDULE\n")

    # Group timeline by week
    from collections import defaultdict
    weeks_data = defaultdict(list)
    for post in result["timeline"]:
        weeks_data[post["week_number"]].append(post)

    for week_num in sorted(weeks_data.keys()):
        print(f"  WEEK {week_num}")
        print(f"  {'Date':<12} {'Day':<11}" +
              "".join(f" {p:<22}" for p in m["platforms"]))
        print("  " + "─" * (12 + 11 + 23 * len(m["platforms"])))

        # Group by date
        day_map = defaultdict(dict)
        for post in weeks_data[week_num]:
            day_map[post["date"]][post["platform"]] = post

        for day_date in sorted(day_map.keys()):
            dp      = day_map[day_date]
            weekday = list(dp.values())[0]["weekday"]
            row     = f"  {day_date:<12} {weekday:<11}"
            for pname in m["platforms"]:
                if pname in dp:
                    p    = dp[pname]
                    cell = f"{p['pillar_emoji']} {p['pillar'][:10]}/{p['content_type'][:8]}"
                else:
                    cell = "—"
                row += f" {cell:<22}"
            print(row)
        print()

    print("  💡  TIP: Re-run with --markdown to export a copyable Markdown table.\n")


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# CLI
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

def parse_args():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Generate a social media content calendar with balanced pillar distribution.",
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog=__doc__,
    )
    parser.add_argument("--config",   type=str, default=None,
                        help="Path to JSON config file")
    parser.add_argument("--start",    type=str, default=None,
                        help="Start date YYYY-MM-DD (overrides config)")
    parser.add_argument("--weeks",    type=int, default=None,
                        help="Number of weeks to generate (overrides config)")
    parser.add_argument("--json",     action="store_true",
                        help="Output calendar as JSON")
    parser.add_argument("--markdown", action="store_true",
                        help="Output calendar as Markdown")
    return parser.parse_args()


def main():
    args = parse_args()

    if args.config:
        with open(args.config) as f:
            config = json.load(f)
    else:
        print("🔬  DEMO MODE — using sample config (4 pillars, 2 platforms)\n",
              file=sys.stderr)
        config = dict(DEMO_CONFIG)

    # CLI overrides
    if args.start:
        config["start_date"] = args.start
    if args.weeks:
        config["weeks"] = args.weeks

    result = build_calendar(config)

    if args.json:
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2, default=str))
    elif args.markdown:
        print(build_markdown(result))
    else:
        pretty_print(result)


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

---
name: "chief-customer-officer-advisor"
description: "Chief Customer Officer advisory for startups: retention decomposition (gross retention vs NRR honesty, churn root-cause taxonomy), customer segmentation strategy (differential investment across tiers + ICP fit scoring), CS team coverage model (pooled vs named CSM thresholds + ratio math), and CS team org evolution (CS vs Support vs AM distinctions). Use when designing retention strategy, segmenting customers for differential investment, sizing CS team, or sequencing CS hires. Strategic only — does not duplicate engineering/business-growth tactical skills."
license: MIT
metadata:
  version: 1.0.0
  author: Alireza Rezvani
  category: c-level
  domain: chief-customer-officer-leadership
  updated: 2026-05-13
  python-tools: retention_decomposition_analyzer.py, customer_segmentation_designer.py, cs_coverage_calculator.py
  frameworks: retention-decomposition, customer-segmentation, cs-coverage-model, cs-team-org
---

# Chief Customer Officer Advisor

Strategic customer leadership for startup CCOs and founders without one. **Four decisions, no generic CS survey:**

1. **What's our retention architecture — and is gross retention vs NRR honest?** — decomposition into gross retention, contraction, expansion + churn root-cause taxonomy
2. **How do we segment customers for differential investment?** — tier design + ICP fit scoring + investment-per-segment math
3. **What's the CS team's coverage model — and when do we go pooled vs named?** — coverage ratio calculator + transition thresholds
4. **What CS role do we hire next?** — stage-to-role map (CS ≠ Support ≠ AM ≠ Implementation)

This skill does **not** cover tactical CS implementation. For health-score tooling, CRM workflows, NPS survey infrastructure, or onboarding automation, see `business-growth/customer-success-management/` and adjacent tactical skills.

## Keywords

CCO, chief customer officer, customer success, retention strategy, gross retention, net retention, NRR, GRR, logo retention, dollar retention, churn, contraction, expansion, downsell, customer lifetime value, CLV, LTV, time-to-value, TTV, time-to-first-value, customer health score, NPS, CSAT, customer effort score, segmentation, ICP fit, tier design, low-touch, high-touch, tech-touch, pooled CSM, named CSM, customer success manager, account manager, AM, implementation manager, IM, customer success operations, CS ops, book of business, ratio, ARR-per-CSM, customer marketing, advocacy, expansion playbook, voice of customer, VoC

## Quick Start

```bash
# Decision A: Decompose retention honestly
python scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py                          # embedded B2B SaaS sample
python scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py path/to/cohorts.json

# Decision B: Design customer segmentation + differential investment
python scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py                            # embedded 4-tier sample
python scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py path/to/customers.json

# Decision C: Calculate CS team coverage model
python scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py                                    # embedded 350-customer sample
python scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py path/to/book.json
```

## Key Questions (ask these first)

- **What's your GROSS retention rate?** (Not NRR — NRR hides churn behind expansion. Ask gross first.)
- **What's the #1 reason customers leave?** (If you can't name it, you don't understand churn.)
- **What's the median time-to-value (TTV) by segment?** (Long TTV in low tier = misfit; long TTV in high tier = onboarding broken.)
- **Which customer would you fire today?** (If "none" — your segmentation is broken; some accounts cost more than they earn.)
- **What's your ARR-per-CSM ratio, and what's the model — pooled or named?** (Stage and ACV determine the right answer.)
- **Is CS in your comp plan, and how is it different from Sales comp?** (CS comp on retention; misalignment is a leading indicator of failure.)

## Core Responsibilities

### 1. Retention Decomposition

**The trap:** "Our NRR is 115%, retention is great."

The truth: NRR = Gross Retention − Contraction + Expansion. A 115% NRR with 85% gross retention is a leaky bucket masked by upsells. A 115% NRR with 98% gross retention is a healthy product.

**Mandatory decomposition every quarter:**

| Metric | What it measures | Health threshold (B2B SaaS) |
|---|---|---|
| **Gross Retention (GRR)** | $ from existing customers minus churn + contraction | ≥ 90% at growth stage; ≥ 95% at scale |
| **Logo Retention** | % of customers who renewed | ≥ 85% at growth; ≥ 90% at scale |
| **Net Revenue Retention (NRR)** | GRR + expansion | ≥ 110% at growth; ≥ 120% at scale |
| **Contraction** | $ from existing customers reducing seats/usage | < 5% annually |
| **Expansion** | $ from existing customers growing | 15-25% annually at healthy |

**Run** `retention_decomposition_analyzer.py` with cohort data for honest decomposition + churn root-cause categorization.

See `references/retention_decomposition.md` for the 7-category churn taxonomy + leading indicator playbook.

### 2. Customer Segmentation

**The trap:** "Every customer is important."

The reality: customers exist on a spectrum of ICP fit × strategic value. Treating them identically wastes CS capacity and ignores expansion opportunity.

**4-tier framework (B2B SaaS baseline):**

| Tier | ARR range | Coverage | Investment per account/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Strategic** | Top 5%, often $100K+ | Named CSM + executive sponsor | $20K-50K |
| **Enterprise** | Next 15-20%, $20K-100K | Named CSM | $5K-15K |
| **Mid-market** | Next 30-40%, $5K-20K | Pooled CSM + automation | $1K-3K |
| **SMB / Long-tail** | Bottom 40-50%, <$5K | Tech-touch + self-serve | $50-500 |

**Run** `customer_segmentation_designer.py` to design segmentation tiers + differential investment + ICP fit scoring.

See `references/customer_segmentation_strategy.md` for ICP fit framework, tier transition triggers, and the kill list (customers below the investment floor).

### 3. CS Team Coverage Model

**The trap:** "Hire one CSM per X customers" with a single ratio across all segments.

The reality: coverage model depends on segment, ACV, and complexity. Pooled CSM works for low-touch; named CSM is required for strategic accounts.

**Coverage models:**

| Model | Best for | Ratio (ARR-per-CSM) | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tech-touch (no human)** | SMB, low ACV | $5M-15M+ | Automation cost; cannot save high-stakes deals |
| **Pooled CSM** | Mid-market | $2M-5M | Lower cost; less account intimacy |
| **Named CSM** | Enterprise | $500K-2M | Higher cost; deeper relationships |
| **Named CSM + exec sponsor** | Strategic | $300K-1M | Highest cost; reserved for top accounts |

**Run** `cs_coverage_calculator.py` with book characteristics to calculate required CSM headcount and identify transition thresholds.

See `references/cs_coverage_model.md` for ratios, ramp curves, and the "when to add a manager" trigger.

### 4. CS Team Org Evolution

**The wrong question:** "Should we hire a CSM or a Support engineer?"
**The right question:** "What's the next customer outcome we're failing to deliver, and what role unblocks that?"

**Critical distinctions (founders confuse these):**

| Role | Owns | Does NOT own |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support | Reactive issue resolution (ticket queue) | Renewal, expansion, success outcomes |
| Customer Success Manager | Proactive value realization + renewal + expansion lead | Day-to-day tickets, implementation |
| Account Manager | Commercial relationship + expansion close | Day-to-day success, technical depth |
| Implementation Manager | Onboarding + go-live | Ongoing success after launch |
| CS Operations | Tooling, data, analytics, playbooks | Direct customer relationships |
| Customer Marketing | Advocacy, case studies, references | 1:1 customer relationships |

See `references/cs_team_org_evolution.md` for stage-to-role map (seed → late-stage) + the AM-vs-CSM split decision.

## Workflows

### Workflow 1: Quarterly Retention Review (4 hours)
**Goal:** Decompose retention honestly + identify top-3 churn drivers.

```bash
# 1. Pull cohort data: closed/won by quarter for last 8 quarters
python scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py cohorts.json
# 2. Review GRR / NRR / contraction / expansion separately
# 3. For each cohort showing GRR < 90%: identify churn root cause (7-category taxonomy)
# 4. Cross-check with cs-cro-advisor: does the expansion math add up?
# 5. Cross-check with cs-cpo-advisor: are product gaps driving churn?
# 6. Output: top-3 leakage points + 90-day mitigation plan
```

### Workflow 2: Customer Segmentation Audit (1 day)
**Goal:** Re-segment customer base + reset differential investment.

```bash
# 1. Build customers.json with ARR, tenure, ICP fit signals
python scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py customers.json
# 2. Identify segment migration (mid-market → enterprise upgrades, downsells)
# 3. Identify kill list (customers below investment floor)
# 4. Output: new tier assignment + investment-per-tier + kill list for sales review
```

### Workflow 3: CS Team Sizing (1 week)
**Goal:** Size the CS team aligned to book composition + coverage model.

```bash
# 1. Build book.json with current customer base + planned acquisition
python scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py book.json
# 2. Calculate required CSM headcount by segment
# 3. Compare to current team; identify gaps
# 4. Cross-check with cs-chro-advisor on comp + leveling
# 5. Cross-check with cs-cfo-advisor on the cost
# 6. Output: 12-month hiring plan + role sequence
```

### Workflow 4: CS Team Roadmap (1 week)
**Goal:** Sequence next 18 months of CS hires aligned to customer outcomes.

1. List top 5 customer outcomes the company is failing to deliver
2. Map each outcome to the role that unblocks it (CSM / AM / IM / Support / CS Ops)
3. Sequence hires; respect prerequisite order
4. Cross-check with cs-chro-advisor

## Output Standards

```
**Bottom Line:** [one sentence — decision and rationale]
**The Decision:** [one of: retention | segmentation | coverage | next hire]
**The Evidence:** [numbers from the tool, not adjectives]
**How to Act:** [3 concrete next steps]
**Your Decision:** [the call only the founder can make]
```

## Adjacent Skills

- `../cro-advisor/` — Revenue math, NRR, expansion comp (CCO owns customer experience; CRO owns revenue math; clean split)
- `../cpo-advisor/` — Product strategy, JTBD (CCO surfaces product gaps; CPO decides roadmap)
- `../cmo-advisor/` — Customer marketing, advocacy, references
- `../cfo-advisor/` — CS team cost, retention-impact-on-revenue math
- `../chro-advisor/` — CS team hiring + leveling
- `../../../business-growth/` — Tactical CS execution: health scores, CRM workflows, onboarding tooling

## References

- [retention_decomposition.md](references/retention_decomposition.md) — GRR vs NRR honest math + 7-category churn taxonomy + leading indicator playbook
- [customer_segmentation_strategy.md](references/customer_segmentation_strategy.md) — 4-tier framework + ICP fit scoring + tier transition triggers + kill list criteria
- [cs_coverage_model.md](references/cs_coverage_model.md) — Coverage model decision (tech-touch / pooled / named / named+exec) + ratio benchmarks + manager-trigger
- [cs_team_org_evolution.md](references/cs_team_org_evolution.md) — Stage-to-role map + 6-role definition table (CSM ≠ Support ≠ AM ≠ IM ≠ CS Ops ≠ Customer Marketing) + AM-vs-CSM split decision + anti-patterns

---

**Version:** 1.0.0
**Status:** Production Ready
**Disclaimer:** Retention benchmarks vary significantly by ACV, segment, and industry. This skill provides B2B SaaS-baseline guidance; consumer SaaS, marketplaces, and hardware all have materially different retention math.

FILE:references/cs_coverage_model.md
# CS Coverage Model — The Decision: "How do we cover our customer base — and when do we add CSMs?"

This reference answers exactly one decision: **what coverage model do we use, what's the ratio, and when do we add headcount?**

Pair with `scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py` for automation.

## The Four Coverage Models

### Tech-Touch (no human CSM)
- **Best for:** SMB / long-tail, ACV < $5K, high-volume PLG products
- **Ratio:** Often $5M-$15M ARR per CSM-equivalent (a single CSM handles escalations only)
- **How it works:** Self-serve onboarding, in-product guidance, lifecycle email automation, community support
- **Tooling stack:** Pendo / Appcues / Userpilot (in-product), Customer.io / HubSpot (email), Discourse / Slack community

**Trade-offs:**
- Lowest cost per customer
- Cannot save high-stakes deals; tech-touch customers churn silently
- Requires investment in product onboarding UX and content
- Escalation path must exist — when a tech-touch account becomes valuable, a human takes over

### Pooled CSM (1:many)
- **Best for:** Mid-market, ACV $5K-$20K
- **Ratio:** $2M-$5M ARR per CSM; 50-150 accounts per CSM
- **How it works:** One CSM owns a pool of accounts; automation triggers proactive outreach; reactive when customers ask
- **Hallmarks:** Quarterly automated check-ins, library of playbooks, on-demand 1:1 when triggered

**Trade-offs:**
- Lower cost than named
- Less account intimacy; CSMs don't know all 100 customers deeply
- Works well only with strong CS Ops + health-score automation
- Burnout risk if pool grows too large

### Named CSM (1:few)
- **Best for:** Enterprise, ACV $20K-$100K
- **Ratio:** $500K-$2M ARR per CSM; 20-30 accounts per CSM
- **How it works:** Each customer has a named CSM who knows their business; weekly to monthly cadence; CSM owns the renewal
- **Hallmarks:** Account plans, QBRs, named relationship with customer contacts

**Trade-offs:**
- Standard for enterprise SaaS
- Higher cost (~$180K fully-loaded per CSM)
- CSM ramp time 3-6 months; turnover is expensive
- Named CSMs become single point of failure if they leave

### Named CSM + Executive Sponsor
- **Best for:** Strategic accounts, ACV $100K+
- **Ratio:** $300K-$1M ARR per CSM; 5-10 accounts per CSM; exec sponsor allocates 4-8 hrs/quarter per account
- **How it works:** Named CSM handles tactical relationship; executive sponsor handles strategic + reputation + escalation
- **Hallmarks:** EBRs with customer C-suite, custom roadmap input, multi-year contracts

**Trade-offs:**
- Highest cost (CSM + 5-10% of an exec's time)
- Reserved for top accounts where loss would be material to the company
- Exec sponsor must actually engage — ceremonial sponsorship destroys trust

## Choosing the Model per Segment

Rule of thumb: model follows segment, segment follows ARR + ICP fit.

| Segment | Default model | Override when |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic (top 5%) | Named + exec sponsor | Always — the cost is justified by retention + reference value |
| Enterprise (15-20%) | Named CSM | Downgrade to pooled if ACV barely qualifies AND tenure stable |
| Mid-market (30-40%) | Pooled CSM | Upgrade to named if customer is on Strategic-upgrade trajectory |
| SMB / Long-tail (40-50%) | Tech-touch | Upgrade to pooled if expansion potential is exceptional |

## The Ratio Math

ARR-per-CSM is the most-cited CS metric. It's a useful starting point but **not a target**.

**What "ARR-per-CSM" actually measures:** the ratio of revenue under a CSM's responsibility. Higher = more leveraged; lower = more intimate.

**Ratios by stage (B2B SaaS baseline):**

| Stage | Strategic | Enterprise | Mid-market | SMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | n/a | $300K-$800K | $1M-$3M | n/a |
| Series A | $500K-$1M | $800K-$1.5M | $2M-$4M | $5M+ |
| Series B / Growth | $700K-$1.5M | $1M-$2M | $3M-$5M | $8M+ |
| Late-stage | $1M-$2M | $1.5M-$3M | $4M-$8M | $15M+ |

**Industry variation:**
- **Lower ratios (more CSM density needed):** complex products, regulated industries, customer success critical to expansion
- **Higher ratios (more leverage possible):** simple products, low-complexity workflows, strong product UX

## When to Add a CSM

Two independent triggers:

1. **By ARR:** total tier ARR exceeds (current_csm_count × target_ratio + 20% buffer)
   - The 20% buffer absorbs ramp time of new hires
   - Don't wait until existing CSMs are at 100% capacity to hire

2. **By account count:** total tier accounts exceeds (current_csm_count × accounts_cap)
   - Named CSM cap is ~25 accounts; beyond that, attention degrades
   - Pooled CSM cap is ~150 accounts; beyond that, automation must increase

**Whichever triggers first.** Run `cs_coverage_calculator.py` quarterly.

## When to Add a Manager

A CS manager is needed when **any of these become true:**

1. **5+ ICs in a single tier:** the original CSM lead can no longer code AND manage
2. **8+ CSMs across the entire CS function:** spans of control exceed comfortable management
3. **CS is escalating to CTO/CEO for non-product issues weekly:** clear leadership gap

**Manager profile:**
- Internal promotion preferred (knows the playbooks)
- Strong on people management + cross-functional skills
- Has run a CS book themselves; not a pure people manager

## Ramp Curve

New CSMs are not productive at hire.

| Tier | Time to 50% productive | Time to fully productive |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic | 3 months | 6-9 months |
| Enterprise | 2 months | 4-6 months |
| Mid-market | 1 month | 2-3 months |
| SMB / Tech-touch | 2 weeks | 1 month |

**Operational implication:** hire 90 days BEFORE you need the capacity, not when you're already underwater.

## CS Comp Design

CS comp aligned to retention + expansion is the standard.

**Common structure (named CSM):**

- 70% base salary + 30% variable
- Variable split:
  - 50% of variable on gross retention (renewals)
  - 30% on net retention (expansion)
  - 20% on activity (QBRs completed, health-score green %, etc.)

**Critical anti-pattern:** comp CSMs on "customer happiness" or NPS only. They game it and don't drive renewals.

**Pooled CSM comp:** more weight on activity + automation health, less on individual account outcomes (which are statistical at this volume).

## When This Reference Doesn't Help

- **CS technology stack selection (Gainsight, ChurnZero, Vitally, etc.).** Tactical; see CS Ops resources.
- **Health-score formula design.** Tactical; depends on product data model.
- **Comp negotiation with individual CSMs.** HR / management territory.

This reference is about the strategic decision of coverage model + ratio + hiring trigger, not the operational implementation.

---

**Source authorities (non-exhaustive):**

- Gainsight — "CS Maturity Model" + state-of-the-industry reports
- TSIA (Technology Services Industry Association) — annual CS benchmarks including ARR-per-CSM by segment
- Nick Mehta, Allison Pickens — "The Customer Success Economy" (Wiley, 2020)
- ChurnZero — "CS Salary Survey" annual report (CSM comp benchmarks)
- David Skok — SaaS Metrics 2.0 (CAC payback economics that fund CS)
- Lincoln Murphy — extensive writing on pooled vs named models
- Pacific Crest / KeyBanc Capital Markets — annual SaaS survey including CS-as-% of revenue benchmarks

FILE:references/cs_team_org_evolution.md
# CS Team Org Evolution — The Decision: "What CS role do we hire next, and how is CS different from Support / AM / IM?"

This reference answers exactly one decision: **for our stage and the customer outcomes we're failing to deliver, what is the next CS role to hire?**

## The Wrong Question

> "Should we hire a CSM or a Support engineer?"

This is the wrong question. Most CSMs and Support engineers hired at the wrong stage cannot deliver value because:
- The role they're hired into doesn't match the customer outcomes being missed
- The infrastructure (CRM, health scores, playbooks) isn't ready for them to be productive
- Founders confuse the four customer-facing roles and hire the wrong one

## The Right Question

> "What customer outcome are we failing to deliver, and which role unblocks that?"

This shifts hiring from role-taxonomy to outcome-shipping. CS org grows in response to specific failure modes.

## The Six Customer-Facing Roles (founders confuse these)

| Role | Owns | Does NOT own |
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Support** | Reactive issue resolution (ticket queue); product knowledge; first response | Renewal, expansion, strategic relationship, proactive outreach |
| **Customer Success Manager (CSM)** | Proactive value realization + renewal + expansion lead | Day-to-day support tickets, technical implementation |
| **Account Manager (AM)** | Commercial relationship + expansion close + contract negotiation | Day-to-day success, technical depth, ticket resolution |
| **Implementation Manager (IM)** | Onboarding + go-live + first-value delivery | Ongoing success after launch (hands off to CSM) |
| **CS Operations (CS Ops)** | Tooling, data, analytics, playbooks, health scores | Direct customer relationships |
| **Customer Marketing** | Advocacy, case studies, references, customer events | 1:1 customer relationships, renewal/expansion |

**The most common confusions:**
- **CSM = Support:** No. CSMs do proactive value realization. Support is reactive.
- **CSM = AM:** Some companies combine; risky. CSM lens is success outcomes; AM lens is commercial.
- **CSM = Implementation:** No. Implementation is launch-bounded; CSM is ongoing.

## The Five Stages

### Stage 1: Pre-PMF / Pre-seed / Seed
**Team size:** 1-15 people. **CS team:** 0 dedicated.

**Reality:** Founder does customer success. Every customer is hand-held by a co-founder. This is fine and even useful — customer obsession is the right founder behavior at this stage.

**Don't hire:** CSM, Support engineer, AM. Premature.

**Tooling:** Direct customer Slack channels, email, weekly founder check-ins. No CRM needed beyond a spreadsheet.

**When to move to stage 2:** Founder is spending >40% of week on customer issues AND has 10+ paying customers AND can articulate the post-sale playbook clearly.

### Stage 2: Series A
**Team size:** 15-50 people. **CS team:** 1-3.

**First hire: Customer Success Manager (NOT Support engineer first).**

Why: at this stage the biggest leakage is proactive value realization, not ticket volume. CSM handles onboarding, renewal preparation, expansion identification.

Profile:
- 3-5 years experience in B2B SaaS CS
- Strong product fluency (can demo and explain)
- Comfortable with ambiguity (playbooks don't exist yet — they'll build them)

**Second hire: Customer Support engineer / specialist.**

Why: once you have 30+ paying customers, ticket volume becomes real. Support handles the reactive load so CSMs can stay proactive.

Profile:
- Strong technical aptitude + customer empathy
- Comfortable with the product
- Documentation-oriented (will build the knowledge base)

**Third hire: Implementation specialist (often part-time / shared with CSM).**

Why: at higher ACVs, onboarding is its own discipline. Bad onboarding kills retention before the customer ever sees the product's value.

**Don't hire yet:** AM (CSM handles renewals), CS Ops (CSMs do their own ops), Customer Marketing.

**When to move to stage 3:** 100+ paying customers, $1M+ ARR, 3+ CSMs, segmentation tiers are real.

### Stage 3: Series B
**Team size:** 50-200. **CS team:** 4-10.

**Fourth hire: CS Manager (internal promotion).**

Why: 4+ CSMs need a manager. Original CSM lead should be promoted internally; external hires miss the playbook context.

**Fifth hire: CS Operations.**

Why: by Series B, CSMs are spending 30%+ of their time on tooling, reporting, and data work. CS Ops centralizes this; CSMs get their time back for customer-facing work.

Profile:
- Analytical (SQL + spreadsheets minimum; ideally light scripting)
- Has run CRM workflows (Gainsight, ChurnZero, Vitally, or even just Salesforce reports)
- Builds health scores, playbook automation, exec dashboards

**Sixth hire (conditional): Account Manager — separate from CSM.**

Trigger:
- CSMs are good at success but bad at commercial (renewals delayed, expansion under-closed)
- ACV justifies a dedicated commercial role (Enterprise+ segment)
- Multi-product company where cross-sell motion is distinct

Profile: closer / commercial DNA, NOT a success person. AM owns the contract; CSM owns the relationship and success outcomes.

**Seventh hire (conditional): Customer Marketing.**

Trigger:
- 5+ public reference customers
- Conference / event presence needed
- Advocacy is a strategic priority

**When to move to stage 4:** 250+ customers, $5M+ ARR, multiple segment tiers, CS team is 8+ people.

### Stage 4: Growth (Series C / pre-IPO)
**Team size:** 200-1000. **CS team:** 10-50.

**Director / VP CS.**

Triggers:
- CS team is 10+
- CS is a board-level conversation (NRR is in the company narrative)
- CS strategy needs an executive who isn't the founder

Profile: has run CS org at $20M+ ARR, scaled CS through hyper-growth, has comp + ladder + comp-plan design experience.

**Tier-specific specialization:**

By this stage, CSM roles should specialize:
- Strategic CSM: senior, multi-account, executive-facing
- Enterprise CSM: standard CSM career path
- Mid-market CSM: pooled coverage, automation-heavy
- SMB / tech-touch lead: 1 CSM owns the entire long-tail

**Implementation team scaled separately:** dedicated Implementation Managers for Strategic + Enterprise, hand-offs to CSMs at go-live.

**Add: Renewals team (optional but common at growth stage).**

Trigger: CSMs are losing focus on success outcomes because renewal-cycle work consumes them. Dedicated Renewals team takes contract management; CSMs stay on success.

### Stage 5: Late-stage (Series D+, post-IPO)
**Team size:** 1000+. **CS team:** 50-300+.

**CCO promotion or hire.**

Triggers:
- CS is in the company strategic narrative
- Customer experience as a whole (CS + Support + Marketing + Product feedback loops) needs a single leader
- Multi-product portfolio needs unified customer view

CCO profile:
- Has run CS / CX at scale ($100M+ ARR)
- Strong on cross-functional (product, marketing, sales) collaboration
- Comfortable with board-level reporting on retention

**Customer Operations (CustOps) as a unified function.**

Combines: CS Ops + Support Ops + Customer Marketing Ops + Customer Data infra. Centralized, serves all customer-facing teams.

**Federated CSM model.**

CSMs embed in product lines / verticals / geographies. Central CS function provides playbooks + tooling + governance; embedded CSMs deliver day-to-day.

## The AM vs CSM Split Decision

The single most-debated CS org question.

**When to split (separate AM and CSM):**
- ACV $20K+ (Enterprise+)
- CSMs hate commercial work and are losing renewals
- Multi-product cross-sell motion is distinct from success outcomes
- Sales-led GTM model (AM is a natural extension of the AE)

**When NOT to split (CSM owns commercial):**
- Mid-market and below
- PLG / self-serve motion
- Small CS team where context-switching cost is low
- Founder still close enough to deals

**The hybrid (most common):**
- CSM owns relationship + renewal
- AM exists ONLY for expansion close (when complex commercial work justifies a closer)
- AM commission split between CSM (who identified) and AM (who closed)

## Anti-Patterns

- **Hiring Support as the first CS hire.** Support solves a problem you may not yet have at sub-50 customers; CSM solves a problem you have at day one (proactive value).
- **Hiring CS Ops before CSMs.** Premature; nothing to operate. CS Ops emerges from the friction CSMs experience.
- **Promoting the top CSM to manager without training.** Best ICs often fail as managers; provide management training or external hire.
- **CSM + AM combined indefinitely.** Works at sub-$5M ARR; breaks above. Plan the split before it becomes a crisis.
- **CSM = "Support Plus."** Tickets routed to CSMs because "they know the customer best" destroys CSM proactive time. Strict ticket routing to Support.
- **Treating Customer Marketing as a CS extension.** Different discipline; reports up through Marketing, not CS, in most healthy orgs.
- **Hiring a CCO at sub-$10M ARR.** Political role; nothing to operate. Wait until the function justifies an executive.

## The Hiring Sequencing Rule

Never hire the next CS role until:
1. The current role is filled and ramped (3-6 months in seat)
2. That role has shipped a specific customer outcome
3. You can name the gap the next hire will fill

**The discipline:** every CS hire ties to a specific customer outcome the business is currently failing to deliver.

## When This Reference Doesn't Help

- **Comp benchmarking for specific roles.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/chro-advisor/scripts/comp_benchmarker.py`.
- **Leveling ladders.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/chro-advisor/references/leveling_ladders.md`.
- **CS Ops tooling selection (Gainsight, ChurnZero, Vitally, etc.).** Tactical; not strategic.
- **Performance management.** Standard people management.

This reference is about strategic CS team evolution as a function of customer outcomes, not HR mechanics.

---

**Source observations (non-exhaustive):**

- Nick Mehta, Dan Steinman, Lincoln Murphy — "Customer Success" (Wiley, 2016)
- Nick Mehta, Allison Pickens — "The Customer Success Economy" (Wiley, 2020) — chapters on org evolution
- Bessemer Venture Partners — "State of the Cloud" annual report (CS-as-% of revenue benchmarks)
- TSIA — annual CS benchmarks including org structure across SaaS stages
- Gainsight — Pulse conference talks on org maturity
- Direct observations from 30+ B2B SaaS CS org evolutions, 2018-2026
- ChurnZero — annual CS salary + ratio surveys
- Lincoln Murphy — extensive blog writing on AM vs CSM split

FILE:references/customer_segmentation_strategy.md
# Customer Segmentation Strategy — The Decision: "How do we invest differently across customers?"

This reference answers exactly one decision: **which customers get how much investment from CS — and why?**

Pair with `scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py` for automation.

## The Failure Mode

> "We treat all our customers equally."

This is operationally false (you can't) and strategically wrong (you shouldn't). Equal treatment means:
- Strategic accounts get under-served (executive sponsorship goes to whoever's loudest)
- SMB accounts get over-served (high-touch CS time that destroys unit economics)
- Misfit accounts consume resources that should fund the next strategic acquisition

The discipline is **differential investment**: more CS time and budget per dollar of ARR for high-fit, high-value accounts; less or none for low-fit, low-value accounts.

## The 4-Tier Framework

Standard B2B SaaS framework. ARR ranges are baseline; adjust for your ACV distribution.

### Tier 1: Strategic
- **ARR range:** Top 5% of accounts, typically $100K+
- **% of customers:** ~5%
- **% of ARR:** often 30-50% (Pareto distribution)
- **Coverage model:** Named CSM + executive sponsor + dedicated implementation
- **Investment per account/yr:** $20K-50K (CSM time + exec time + custom work)
- **Examples:** Top 10 logos by ARR, design-partner accounts, public-reference customers

**Hallmarks:**
- Multi-year contracts with QBRs / EBRs
- Custom integrations, API support, prioritized roadmap input
- Executive sponsor on the customer side AND on yours
- Reference + advocacy expected

### Tier 2: Enterprise
- **ARR range:** Next 15-20%, typically $20K-$100K
- **% of customers:** ~15-20%
- **% of ARR:** often 25-35%
- **Coverage model:** Named CSM
- **Investment per account/yr:** $5K-15K
- **Examples:** Mid-sized companies, departmental deployments at large companies

**Hallmarks:**
- Annual contracts, quarterly check-ins
- Standard integrations
- Single primary CSM, no executive sponsor unless escalated

### Tier 3: Mid-Market
- **ARR range:** Next 30-40%, typically $5K-$20K
- **% of customers:** ~30-40%
- **% of ARR:** ~15-25%
- **Coverage model:** Pooled CSM + automation (1:many)
- **Investment per account/yr:** $1K-3K
- **Examples:** Growing SMBs, smaller departmental deployments

**Hallmarks:**
- Pooled CSM model: one CSM owns 50-150 accounts, automation triggers human touch
- Annual contract auto-renew default
- Self-serve onboarding with optional human support
- Standard health scoring + trigger-based intervention

### Tier 4: SMB / Long-Tail
- **ARR range:** Bottom 40-50%, typically <$5K
- **% of customers:** ~40-50%
- **% of ARR:** often <10%
- **Coverage model:** Tech-touch + self-serve
- **Investment per account/yr:** $50-500 (mostly automation cost)
- **Examples:** Solo users, small teams, freemium/PLG converts

**Hallmarks:**
- Fully self-serve onboarding
- Email-based + community-based support
- 1 CSM for the entire tier (escalation handler only)
- Monthly or annual contracts; high price sensitivity

## ICP Fit Scoring (0-10 weighted)

Segmentation by ARR alone is incomplete. A $50K customer with poor ICP fit may cost more than they earn. Layer ICP fit on top.

**Recommended weighting:**

| Signal | Weight | Why |
|---|---|---|
| in_target_industry | 2.0 | Industry fit drives product-market fit |
| in_target_size_range | 1.5 | Wrong size = wrong feature requirements |
| uses_target_workflow | 2.0 | Workflow fit is the strongest retention predictor |
| has_executive_sponsor | 1.5 | Single-threaded accounts churn 3-5x more |
| advocates_publicly | 1.0 | Public advocacy is a strong forward signal |
| expansion_potential_high | 1.0 | Existing customers ARE the next round of revenue |
| competitor_concentration_low | 1.0 | High competitor concentration = price war risk |

**Score interpretation:**

| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8-10 | Strong ICP fit; invest aggressively, regardless of current ARR |
| 5-7 | Decent fit; standard tier investment |
| 0-4 | Poor fit; consider tech-touch only, or kill list |

## The Kill List (politically difficult, financially obvious)

**Kill candidate criteria** (any one is a yellow flag; two or more is a kill):

- ICP fit score < 5
- Annual support cost > 50% of ARR
- Tenure < 12 months AND multiple escalations
- Customer's company has recently been acquired by a larger conflicting entity
- Customer is in a declining industry / shutting down

**The 3 paths for kill candidates:**

1. **Do not renew.** Send a polite non-renewal communication 60-90 days before contract end.
2. **Downgrade to tech-touch.** Remove CSM coverage; let the customer self-serve. Many will churn naturally; some will stick if the product is actually serving them.
3. **Raise price to cost-recover.** Make the renewal pricing reflect the real cost of serving them. If they accept, great. If they leave, also fine.

**Anti-pattern:** "Strategic accounts" that are actually kill candidates. Founders often protect their first 5-10 customers far past the point of economic sense. Quarterly audits force the conversation.

## Tier Transition Triggers

Customers migrate between tiers. Standard triggers:

- **SMB → Mid-market:** ARR grows above $5K AND tenure > 12 months AND ICP fit ≥ 6
- **Mid-market → Enterprise:** ARR grows above $20K AND has dedicated executive contact
- **Enterprise → Strategic:** ARR above $100K AND multi-year deal AND expansion potential AND named exec sponsor on both sides
- **Down-tier:** ARR drops below tier floor OR ICP fit drops AND quarterly review confirms

**Operational discipline:** quarterly tier review forced for every customer above $5K. Below $5K, automation handles tier assignment.

## Why Segmentation Is Strategic, Not Operational

Segmentation seems like an ops question ("how do we organize the book?"). It's actually a strategic question: **which customers does the company exist to serve?**

A segmentation that has 70% of customers in the "Strategic" tier means the company isn't choosing — and likely is over-investing in the long tail relative to ARR concentration. A segmentation with 70% in "SMB / long-tail" means the company is a PLG/SMB business and should design CS, product, and pricing accordingly.

**Segmentation = strategy in operational form.** Get it wrong, and your CS team, product roadmap, and pricing all misfire.

## When This Reference Doesn't Help

- **Setting up segmentation in your CRM.** Tactical; use Salesforce / HubSpot / etc. native tier fields.
- **ICP refinement when product-market fit is unclear.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/cpo-advisor/` for PMF framework first.
- **Pricing strategy across tiers.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/cmo-advisor/` and consider Patrick Campbell's "Monetizing Innovation".

This reference is about the strategic design of differential investment, not the CRM implementation.

---

**Source authorities (non-exhaustive):**

- Lincoln Murphy — "Customer Success" (Wiley, 2016) + extensive blog on segmentation
- Bain & Co. — "Net Promoter System" research on differential treatment of "promoters"
- Bain — "The Loyalty Effect" (Reichheld) — economics of long-term customer value
- Tomasz Tunguz (Redpoint) — multiple essays on tiered CS coverage
- David Skok — SaaS Metrics 2.0 on the Pareto distribution of revenue and the long-tail problem
- ChartMogul / ProfitWell SaaS benchmarks — distribution of customers by ACV across SaaS companies
- Adamson, Dixon, Toman — "The Challenger Customer" (Portfolio, 2015) — buying-center concentration and CS implication

FILE:references/retention_decomposition.md
# Retention Decomposition — The Decision: "Is our retention number honest?"

This reference answers exactly one decision: **what does our retention number actually mean, and where is the leakage?**

Pair with `scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py` for automation.

## The Vanity Trap

> "Our NRR is 115%, retention is great."

Wrong question. NRR can hide a leaky bucket: 85% gross retention + 30% expansion from existing customers = 115% NRR. The product is failing for 15% of paying customers; expansion from the survivors is masking the failure.

**Always decompose:**

```
NRR = Gross Retention (GRR) − Contraction + Expansion
```

If GRR < 85% but NRR > 100%, you have a **leaky bucket**. Acquisition spend keeps the metric up; eventually expansion can't outrun churn.

## The Honest Metrics

### Gross Revenue Retention (GRR)
**Definition:** Of the ARR that existed at the start of period N, how much remains at the end of period N+1, NOT counting expansion?

**Formula:** `GRR = (starting_arr - churn_arr - contraction_arr) / starting_arr`

**Thresholds (B2B SaaS baseline):**

| Stage | Healthy | Concerning | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed / Series A | ≥ 85% | 75-85% | < 75% |
| Series B / Growth | ≥ 90% | 85-90% | < 85% |
| Late-stage / Scale | ≥ 95% | 90-95% | < 90% |

**This is the truth metric.** Without it, you cannot diagnose product-market fit problems.

### Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
**Definition:** GRR plus expansion from existing customers.

**Formula:** `NRR = GRR + (expansion_arr / starting_arr)`

**Thresholds:**

| Stage | Healthy | Concerning | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed / Series A | ≥ 100% | 95-100% | < 95% |
| Series B / Growth | ≥ 110% | 100-110% | < 100% |
| Late-stage / Scale | ≥ 120% | 110-120% | < 110% |

**This is the vanity metric in isolation.** Useful only when reported alongside GRR.

### Logo Retention
**Definition:** % of customers (count, not dollars) who renewed.

**Why it matters separately:** dollar retention can stay healthy if you lose lots of small customers and retain big ones. Logo retention exposes whether you're losing the long tail.

**Thresholds:** typically tracks GRR within 3-5 percentage points.

## The 7-Category Churn Taxonomy

Every churned customer falls into one of these categories. Tracking the distribution tells you what to fix.

| Category | Definition | Preventable? | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| **product_fit** | Product didn't solve the customer's actual JTBD | Mostly yes (long term) | Sharpen ICP, fix onboarding mismatch, OR accept and price-segment out |
| **competitor_loss** | Lost to a competitor with better fit / price | Partially | Competitive intelligence, product differentiation, pricing review |
| **no_value_realized** | Customer never reached time-to-value; onboarding gap | Yes | Onboarding redesign, milestone tracking, intervention triggers |
| **pricing** | Price-driven churn (too expensive, or perceived as low value) | Sometimes | Price-value re-audit; segmentation; downsell offers vs churn |
| **champion_left** | Internal champion changed roles or left the customer company | Partially | Multi-threading: avoid single-champion dependency |
| **company_event** | M&A, layoffs, shutdown — not your fault | No | Track frequency; if high, your ICP may be unstable |
| **tactical_failure** | Service / support failure — preventable with better CS execution | Yes (always) | CS playbook gaps, response time, escalation paths |

**Preventable churn = product_fit + no_value_realized + tactical_failure.** If preventable churn > 50% of total, your CS function has clear leverage. Below 30%, churn is mostly structural (ICP, market, competitors).

## Leading Indicators (catch churn before it happens)

By the time a customer cancels, you're 60-90 days late. Leading indicators give 30-90 days warning.

**Product engagement signals:**
- Drop in daily active users (DAU) per account (week-over-week trend)
- Drop in "depth of use" — features touched per session
- Drop in API calls (for technical products)
- No login from any user in account for 14+ days

**Commercial signals:**
- Failed payment / payment delay
- Reduction in seat count (often precedes contraction or full churn)
- Champion stops responding to QBR scheduling
- Account team reassignment on customer's side

**Sentiment signals:**
- NPS / CSAT drop > 2 points
- Support ticket volume spike (paradoxically — high engagement, not low)
- Negative sentiment in support tickets (manual or NLP-tagged)
- Public review or social media complaint

**Action:** Build a health score using 3-5 of these. When score crosses threshold, CSM intervention triggers.

## Cohort Analysis: Mandatory Discipline

Pull retention by **acquisition cohort** (quarter or month), not by reporting period. Reporting-period retention mixes cohorts and hides which acquisition vintage is leaky.

**Pattern to watch:**

- Cohort GRR **improves over time** = product quality improving, onboarding maturing
- Cohort GRR **flat** = stable product, no quality regression but no improvement
- Cohort GRR **degrading** = recent cohorts churning faster than older ones → quality regression, ICP drift, or wrong customer acquisition

The third pattern is a critical signal. Acquire less, fix product, or both.

## NPS / CSAT — Use Carefully

NPS is a directional indicator, not a precise measurement. Useful for:
- Trends quarter-over-quarter
- Comparison across segments (e.g., enterprise NPS vs SMB NPS)
- Specific transactional moments (post-onboarding, post-renewal)

NOT useful for:
- Benchmarking against other companies (calculation methodology varies)
- Predicting individual customer churn (better signals exist)
- Single-shot decisions ("our NPS is 35, so we're good")

## When This Reference Doesn't Help

- **Implementing health scores in your CRM.** Tactical; see business-growth/ skills.
- **Setting up NPS survey infrastructure.** Use Delighted, Wootric, Pendo, etc.
- **CS comp design.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/chro-advisor/`.
- **Pricing strategy.** See `c-level-advisor/skills/cmo-advisor/` and consider Patrick Campbell's "Monetizing Innovation" framework.

This reference is about reading retention data honestly, not about gathering it.

---

**Source authorities (non-exhaustive):**

- Nick Mehta, Dan Steinman, Lincoln Murphy — "Customer Success" (Wiley, 2016) — foundational text for the modern CS discipline
- Lincoln Murphy — "Customer Success: Building a Customer Engagement and Retention Framework" — defines GRR/NRR/CHURN clearly
- David Skok (Matrix Partners) — "SaaS Metrics 2.0" (forEntrepreneurs blog) — financial framework for retention math
- Bessemer Venture Partners — "State of the Cloud" annual report — benchmark retention numbers across SaaS stages
- ChartMogul / ProfitWell SaaS Benchmarks — public industry benchmarks for NRR/GRR by stage and ACV
- Reichheld, Fred — "The Loyalty Effect" (HBS Press, 1996) — origin of NPS framework and retention economics
- Tomasz Tunguz (Redpoint) — extensive writing on NRR vs GRR and the leaky bucket pattern

FILE:scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""cs_coverage_calculator.py — Calculate CS team headcount per coverage model.

Stdlib-only. Takes a book of business and outputs:
  - Required CSM headcount per tier
  - Coverage model recommendation (tech-touch / pooled / named / named+exec)
  - Manager-trigger threshold (when to add a CS manager)
  - 12-month hiring plan if growth_target_pct is provided

Deterministic logic based on ratios + model thresholds.

Input schema (JSON):
{
  "book": {
    "strategic": {"customer_count": 8, "total_arr_usd": 3200000, "current_csm_count": 1},
    "enterprise": {"customer_count": 42, "total_arr_usd": 2100000, "current_csm_count": 2},
    "mid_market": {"customer_count": 120, "total_arr_usd": 1080000, "current_csm_count": 1},
    "smb_long_tail": {"customer_count": 280, "total_arr_usd": 560000, "current_csm_count": 0}
  },
  "growth_target_pct": 0.40   # expected book growth in next 12 months
}

Usage:
    python cs_coverage_calculator.py                       # uses embedded sample
    python cs_coverage_calculator.py path/to/book.json
    python cs_coverage_calculator.py book.json --output json
"""

import argparse
import json
import math
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List


SAMPLE: Dict[str, Any] = {
    "book": {
        "strategic": {"customer_count": 8, "total_arr_usd": 3_200_000, "current_csm_count": 1},
        "enterprise": {"customer_count": 42, "total_arr_usd": 2_100_000, "current_csm_count": 2},
        "mid_market": {"customer_count": 120, "total_arr_usd": 1_080_000, "current_csm_count": 1},
        "smb_long_tail": {"customer_count": 280, "total_arr_usd": 560_000, "current_csm_count": 0},
    },
    "growth_target_pct": 0.40,
}


# Coverage model ratios (ARR-per-CSM target by tier)
COVERAGE_MODELS = {
    "strategic": {
        "model": "Named CSM + exec sponsor",
        "arr_per_csm_target": 800_000,    # mid-range of $300K-$1M ratio
        "accounts_per_csm_max": 8,        # named coverage cap
        "fully_loaded_cost_yr": 220_000,  # CSM total comp at strategic
    },
    "enterprise": {
        "model": "Named CSM",
        "arr_per_csm_target": 1_200_000,  # mid-range of $500K-$2M
        "accounts_per_csm_max": 25,       # named caps at 20-30
        "fully_loaded_cost_yr": 180_000,
    },
    "mid_market": {
        "model": "Pooled CSM + automation",
        "arr_per_csm_target": 3_500_000,  # mid-range of $2M-$5M
        "accounts_per_csm_max": 150,      # pooled allows higher count
        "fully_loaded_cost_yr": 140_000,
    },
    "smb_long_tail": {
        "model": "Tech-touch + self-serve",
        "arr_per_csm_target": 10_000_000, # 1 CSM for escalations only
        "accounts_per_csm_max": 1000,     # primarily tech-touch
        "fully_loaded_cost_yr": 110_000,
    },
}


def required_csms(tier_book: Dict[str, Any], model: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    arr = tier_book.get("total_arr_usd", 0)
    accounts = tier_book.get("customer_count", 0)
    if arr == 0 and accounts == 0:
        return {"required": 0, "binding_constraint": "no book"}

    by_arr = math.ceil(arr / model["arr_per_csm_target"]) if arr else 0
    by_accounts = math.ceil(accounts / model["accounts_per_csm_max"]) if accounts else 0
    required = max(by_arr, by_accounts)
    binding = "arr" if by_arr >= by_accounts else "accounts"

    return {
        "required": required,
        "by_arr_constraint": by_arr,
        "by_accounts_constraint": by_accounts,
        "binding_constraint": binding,
    }


def analyze(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    book = payload.get("book", {})
    growth = payload.get("growth_target_pct", 0)

    per_tier = []
    total_required_now = 0
    total_required_future = 0
    total_current = 0
    total_cost_now = 0
    total_cost_future = 0

    for tier_key in ("strategic", "enterprise", "mid_market", "smb_long_tail"):
        tier_book = book.get(tier_key, {})
        model = COVERAGE_MODELS[tier_key]

        req_now = required_csms(tier_book, model)

        # Future book (12mo with growth)
        future_arr = tier_book.get("total_arr_usd", 0) * (1 + growth)
        future_accounts = math.ceil(tier_book.get("customer_count", 0) * (1 + growth))
        future_book = {"total_arr_usd": future_arr, "customer_count": future_accounts}
        req_future = required_csms(future_book, model)

        current = tier_book.get("current_csm_count", 0)
        gap_now = req_now["required"] - current
        gap_future = req_future["required"] - current

        per_tier.append({
            "tier": tier_key,
            "model": model["model"],
            "arr_per_csm_target": model["arr_per_csm_target"],
            "current_arr": tier_book.get("total_arr_usd", 0),
            "current_customers": tier_book.get("customer_count", 0),
            "current_csm_count": current,
            "required_csm_now": req_now["required"],
            "required_csm_12mo": req_future["required"],
            "binding_constraint": req_now["binding_constraint"],
            "gap_now": gap_now,
            "gap_12mo": gap_future,
            "annual_cost_required_now": req_now["required"] * model["fully_loaded_cost_yr"],
            "annual_cost_required_12mo": req_future["required"] * model["fully_loaded_cost_yr"],
        })

        total_required_now += req_now["required"]
        total_required_future += req_future["required"]
        total_current += current
        total_cost_now += req_now["required"] * model["fully_loaded_cost_yr"]
        total_cost_future += req_future["required"] * model["fully_loaded_cost_yr"]

    # Manager trigger: a CS manager is needed when a single function has 5+ ICs
    manager_triggers = []
    for t in per_tier:
        if t["required_csm_12mo"] >= 5:
            manager_triggers.append({
                "tier": t["tier"],
                "trigger": "5+ ICs in tier",
                "recommendation": f"Add CS manager for {t['tier']} when scaling to {t['required_csm_12mo']}+ CSMs",
            })
    # Overall function trigger
    if total_required_future >= 8 and not manager_triggers:
        manager_triggers.append({
            "tier": "overall",
            "trigger": "8+ CSMs across team",
            "recommendation": "Add CS manager / Head of CS",
        })

    # Hiring sequencing (largest gap first, but cap at one hire per quarter per tier)
    hiring_plan = []
    sorted_gaps = sorted(per_tier, key=lambda x: -x["gap_12mo"])
    quarter = 1
    for t in sorted_gaps:
        if t["gap_12mo"] <= 0:
            continue
        for i in range(t["gap_12mo"]):
            hiring_plan.append({
                "quarter": f"Q{quarter}",
                "tier": t["tier"],
                "role": f"CSM ({t['model']})",
            })
            quarter = (quarter % 4) + 1

    return {
        "per_tier": per_tier,
        "manager_triggers": manager_triggers,
        "hiring_plan_12mo": hiring_plan,
        "totals": {
            "current_csm_count": total_current,
            "required_csm_now": total_required_now,
            "required_csm_12mo": total_required_future,
            "gap_now": total_required_now - total_current,
            "gap_12mo": total_required_future - total_current,
            "annual_cost_required_now": total_cost_now,
            "annual_cost_required_12mo": total_cost_future,
            "growth_target_pct": payload.get("growth_target_pct", 0),
        },
    }


def render_text(result: Dict[str, Any], source: str) -> str:
    lines = []
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("CS TEAM COVERAGE CALCULATION")
    lines.append(f"Source: {source}")
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("")

    t = result["totals"]
    lines.append(f"Book growth assumption (12mo): {t['growth_target_pct']*100:.0f}%")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append(f"Current CSMs: {t['current_csm_count']}")
    lines.append(f"Required now: {t['required_csm_now']}  (gap: {t['gap_now']:+d})")
    lines.append(f"Required in 12mo: {t['required_csm_12mo']}  (gap: {t['gap_12mo']:+d})")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append(f"Annual CSM cost (now): ,")
    lines.append(f"Annual CSM cost (12mo at growth): ,")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("-" * 72)
    lines.append("PER-TIER BREAKDOWN:")
    lines.append("")

    for r in result["per_tier"]:
        gap_marker = "⚠️ " if r["gap_now"] > 0 else "✓"
        lines.append(f"  {r['tier']:<16} {r['model']}")
        lines.append(f"    Book: ,.0f across {r['current_customers']} customers")
        lines.append(f"    Target ratio: ,/CSM (binding: {r['binding_constraint']})")
        lines.append(f"    Current CSMs: {r['current_csm_count']}  |  Required now: {r['required_csm_now']}  |  Required 12mo: {r['required_csm_12mo']}")
        lines.append(f"    {gap_marker} Gap now: {r['gap_now']:+d}  |  Gap 12mo: {r['gap_12mo']:+d}")
        lines.append("")

    lines.append("-" * 72)

    if result["manager_triggers"]:
        lines.append("MANAGER TRIGGER(S):")
        for mt in result["manager_triggers"]:
            lines.append(f"  • {mt['tier']:<12} — {mt['trigger']}: {mt['recommendation']}")
        lines.append("")

    if result["hiring_plan_12mo"]:
        lines.append(f"12-MONTH HIRING PLAN ({len(result['hiring_plan_12mo'])} hires):")
        for h in result["hiring_plan_12mo"]:
            lines.append(f"  {h['quarter']}: {h['role']:<45} (tier: {h['tier']})")
        lines.append("")

    lines.append("-" * 72)
    lines.append("REMINDER: ARR-per-CSM ratios are starting points, not laws. ACV, product complexity,")
    lines.append("and customer maturity shift the ratios materially. Re-run quarterly with updated book.")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Calculate CS team headcount per coverage model + 12-month hiring plan.",
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog=__doc__,
    )
    parser.add_argument("path", nargs="?", help="Path to book JSON (uses embedded sample if omitted)")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=("text", "json"), default="text", help="Output format")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.path:
        try:
            with open(args.path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
                payload = json.load(f)
            source = args.path
        except (IOError, OSError) as e:
            print(f"error: could not read {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
        except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
            print(f"error: invalid JSON in {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
    else:
        payload = SAMPLE
        source = "<embedded sample: 450-customer B2B SaaS book at $6.9M ARR>"

    result = analyze(payload)

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps({"source": source, **result}, indent=2))
    else:
        print(render_text(result, source))

    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""customer_segmentation_designer.py — Design tiered segmentation + ICP fit scoring.

Stdlib-only. Takes a customer list and outputs:
  - Tier assignment (Strategic / Enterprise / Mid-market / SMB-long-tail)
  - ICP fit score per customer (0-10) based on weighted attributes
  - Differential investment recommendation per tier
  - Kill list (customers below investment-payback floor)

Deterministic logic. Same input -> same output.

Input schema (JSON):
{
  "customers": [
    {
      "name": "AcmeCorp",
      "arr_usd": 180000,
      "tenure_months": 18,
      "icp_fit_signals": {
        "in_target_industry": true,
        "in_target_size_range": true,
        "uses_target_workflow": true,
        "has_executive_sponsor": true,
        "advocates_publicly": false,
        "expansion_potential_high": true,
        "competitor_concentration_low": true
      },
      "annual_support_cost_usd": 8000   # CSM time + support time + custom work
    }
  ]
}

Usage:
    python customer_segmentation_designer.py                       # uses embedded sample
    python customer_segmentation_designer.py path/to/customers.json
    python customer_segmentation_designer.py customers.json --output json
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Tuple


SAMPLE: Dict[str, Any] = {
    "customers": [
        {
            "name": "MegaCorp Industries",
            "arr_usd": 420_000,
            "tenure_months": 26,
            "icp_fit_signals": {
                "in_target_industry": True,
                "in_target_size_range": True,
                "uses_target_workflow": True,
                "has_executive_sponsor": True,
                "advocates_publicly": True,
                "expansion_potential_high": True,
                "competitor_concentration_low": True,
            },
            "annual_support_cost_usd": 35000,
        },
        {
            "name": "MidSize Co.",
            "arr_usd": 38_000,
            "tenure_months": 12,
            "icp_fit_signals": {
                "in_target_industry": True,
                "in_target_size_range": True,
                "uses_target_workflow": True,
                "has_executive_sponsor": False,
                "advocates_publicly": False,
                "expansion_potential_high": True,
                "competitor_concentration_low": True,
            },
            "annual_support_cost_usd": 4500,
        },
        {
            "name": "Misfit Customer LLC",
            "arr_usd": 12_000,
            "tenure_months": 8,
            "icp_fit_signals": {
                "in_target_industry": False,
                "in_target_size_range": True,
                "uses_target_workflow": False,
                "has_executive_sponsor": False,
                "advocates_publicly": False,
                "expansion_potential_high": False,
                "competitor_concentration_low": False,
            },
            "annual_support_cost_usd": 14000,
        },
        {
            "name": "Small Biz",
            "arr_usd": 2_400,
            "tenure_months": 4,
            "icp_fit_signals": {
                "in_target_industry": True,
                "in_target_size_range": False,
                "uses_target_workflow": True,
                "has_executive_sponsor": False,
                "advocates_publicly": False,
                "expansion_potential_high": False,
                "competitor_concentration_low": True,
            },
            "annual_support_cost_usd": 500,
        },
        {
            "name": "Enterprise Co",
            "arr_usd": 75_000,
            "tenure_months": 15,
            "icp_fit_signals": {
                "in_target_industry": True,
                "in_target_size_range": True,
                "uses_target_workflow": True,
                "has_executive_sponsor": True,
                "advocates_publicly": False,
                "expansion_potential_high": True,
                "competitor_concentration_low": True,
            },
            "annual_support_cost_usd": 9000,
        },
    ]
}


# ICP signal weights (sum to 10)
ICP_WEIGHTS = {
    "in_target_industry": 2.0,
    "in_target_size_range": 1.5,
    "uses_target_workflow": 2.0,
    "has_executive_sponsor": 1.5,
    "advocates_publicly": 1.0,
    "expansion_potential_high": 1.0,
    "competitor_concentration_low": 1.0,
}


# Tier definitions: ARR ranges + recommended coverage + investment
TIER_DEFINITIONS = [
    {
        "tier": "Strategic",
        "arr_min": 100_000,
        "coverage": "Named CSM + executive sponsor",
        "investment_per_account_yr_min": 20000,
        "investment_per_account_yr_max": 50000,
    },
    {
        "tier": "Enterprise",
        "arr_min": 20_000,
        "coverage": "Named CSM",
        "investment_per_account_yr_min": 5000,
        "investment_per_account_yr_max": 15000,
    },
    {
        "tier": "Mid-market",
        "arr_min": 5_000,
        "coverage": "Pooled CSM + automation",
        "investment_per_account_yr_min": 1000,
        "investment_per_account_yr_max": 3000,
    },
    {
        "tier": "SMB / Long-tail",
        "arr_min": 0,
        "coverage": "Tech-touch + self-serve",
        "investment_per_account_yr_min": 50,
        "investment_per_account_yr_max": 500,
    },
]


def assign_tier(arr: float) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    for t in TIER_DEFINITIONS:
        if arr >= t["arr_min"]:
            return t
    return TIER_DEFINITIONS[-1]


def icp_fit_score(signals: Dict[str, bool]) -> float:
    score = 0.0
    for signal, weight in ICP_WEIGHTS.items():
        if signals.get(signal, False):
            score += weight
    return round(score, 1)


def analyze_customer(c: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    arr = c.get("arr_usd", 0)
    tier_def = assign_tier(arr)
    fit_score = icp_fit_score(c.get("icp_fit_signals", {}))
    support_cost = c.get("annual_support_cost_usd", 0)

    # Investment-to-ARR ratio
    cost_ratio = (support_cost / arr) if arr else float("inf")

    # Kill list candidate: support cost > 50% of ARR AND ICP fit < 5
    kill_candidate = cost_ratio > 0.5 and fit_score < 5.0

    # Strategic upgrade candidate: at top of current tier + high ICP fit + expansion potential
    upgrade_signal = (
        fit_score >= 8.0
        and c.get("icp_fit_signals", {}).get("expansion_potential_high", False)
    )

    return {
        "name": c.get("name"),
        "arr_usd": arr,
        "tenure_months": c.get("tenure_months", 0),
        "tier": tier_def["tier"],
        "coverage": tier_def["coverage"],
        "investment_floor_yr": tier_def["investment_per_account_yr_min"],
        "investment_ceiling_yr": tier_def["investment_per_account_yr_max"],
        "icp_fit_score": fit_score,
        "annual_support_cost_usd": support_cost,
        "support_cost_pct_of_arr": round(cost_ratio * 100, 1) if cost_ratio != float("inf") else None,
        "kill_candidate": kill_candidate,
        "upgrade_candidate": upgrade_signal,
    }


def aggregate(customer_results: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    by_tier: Dict[str, List[Dict[str, Any]]] = {t["tier"]: [] for t in TIER_DEFINITIONS}
    for r in customer_results:
        by_tier[r["tier"]].append(r)

    summary = []
    total_arr = sum(r["arr_usd"] for r in customer_results)
    for t in TIER_DEFINITIONS:
        tier_customers = by_tier[t["tier"]]
        tier_arr = sum(c["arr_usd"] for c in tier_customers)
        summary.append({
            "tier": t["tier"],
            "customer_count": len(tier_customers),
            "tier_arr": tier_arr,
            "tier_arr_pct_of_total": round((tier_arr / total_arr * 100) if total_arr else 0, 1),
            "coverage": t["coverage"],
            "investment_per_account_yr": f",-,",
        })

    kill_list = [r for r in customer_results if r["kill_candidate"]]
    upgrade_list = [r for r in customer_results if r["upgrade_candidate"]]

    return {
        "tier_summary": summary,
        "kill_list": kill_list,
        "upgrade_list": upgrade_list,
        "total_arr": total_arr,
        "total_customers": len(customer_results),
    }


def analyze(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    customers = [analyze_customer(c) for c in payload.get("customers", [])]
    return {
        "customers": customers,
        "summary": aggregate(customers),
    }


def render_text(result: Dict[str, Any], source: str) -> str:
    lines = []
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION DESIGN")
    lines.append(f"Source: {source}")
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("")

    s = result["summary"]
    lines.append(f"Total customers: {s['total_customers']}  |  Total ARR: ,.0f")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("TIER BREAKDOWN:")
    lines.append("")
    for t in s["tier_summary"]:
        lines.append(f"  {t['tier']:<20} {t['customer_count']:>3} customers  >10,.0f  ({t['tier_arr_pct_of_total']:.1f}% of ARR)")
        lines.append(f"    Coverage: {t['coverage']}")
        lines.append(f"    Investment per account/yr: {t['investment_per_account_yr']}")
        lines.append("")
    lines.append("-" * 72)

    if s["kill_list"]:
        lines.append(f"")
        lines.append(f"🔴 KILL LIST ({len(s['kill_list'])} customers): support cost > 50% of ARR AND ICP fit < 5")
        for k in s["kill_list"]:
            lines.append(f"   • {k['name']}: ARR ,.0f, support ,.0f ({k['support_cost_pct_of_arr']}%), ICP fit {k['icp_fit_score']}/10")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append("   Recommendation: do not renew, OR downgrade to tech-touch, OR raise price to cost-recover.")
        lines.append("")

    if s["upgrade_list"]:
        lines.append(f"")
        lines.append(f"🟢 UPGRADE CANDIDATES ({len(s['upgrade_list'])} customers): high ICP fit + expansion potential")
        for u in s["upgrade_list"]:
            lines.append(f"   • {u['name']}: tier {u['tier']}, ICP fit {u['icp_fit_score']}/10, ARR ,.0f")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append("   Recommendation: assign named CSM (if not already) + executive sponsor + expansion playbook.")
        lines.append("")

    lines.append("-" * 72)
    lines.append("PER-CUSTOMER DETAIL:")
    lines.append("")
    for c in result["customers"]:
        markers = ""
        if c["kill_candidate"]:
            markers += " 🔴"
        if c["upgrade_candidate"]:
            markers += " 🟢"
        lines.append(f"  {c['name']:<25} >8,.0f   {c['tier']:<20}  ICP fit: {c['icp_fit_score']}/10{markers}")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("-" * 72)
    lines.append("REMINDER: Segmentation is a quarterly review. Customers migrate between tiers; ICP fit drifts.")
    lines.append("Pair this output with cs_coverage_calculator.py to size the CS team for the new segmentation.")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Design customer segmentation tiers + ICP fit scoring + differential investment.",
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog=__doc__,
    )
    parser.add_argument("path", nargs="?", help="Path to customers JSON (uses embedded sample if omitted)")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=("text", "json"), default="text", help="Output format")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.path:
        try:
            with open(args.path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
                payload = json.load(f)
            source = args.path
        except (IOError, OSError) as e:
            print(f"error: could not read {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
        except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
            print(f"error: invalid JSON in {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
    else:
        payload = SAMPLE
        source = "<embedded sample: 5 mixed B2B SaaS customers>"

    result = analyze(payload)

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps({"source": source, **result}, indent=2))
    else:
        print(render_text(result, source))

    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

FILE:scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""retention_decomposition_analyzer.py — Honest retention decomposition for B2B SaaS.

Stdlib-only. Takes cohort data and outputs:
  - Gross Revenue Retention (GRR), Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Logo Retention by cohort
  - Contraction vs Expansion separation (NRR alone hides churn)
  - Churn root-cause categorization (7-category taxonomy)
  - Health verdict per cohort with thresholds

Deterministic logic derived from inputs. No projections.

Input schema (JSON):
{
  "cohorts": [
    {
      "name": "2025-Q1",
      "starting_arr": 2400000,         # ARR of customers acquired in this cohort
      "starting_customer_count": 80,
      "renewed_arr": 2280000,           # ARR retained at 1-year mark (after churn + contraction)
      "renewed_customer_count": 72,
      "expansion_arr": 360000,          # ARR from upsells / seat additions in same cohort
      "contraction_arr": 80000,         # ARR lost from downsells (without churn)
      "churn_reasons": {                # logo-count by category
        "product_fit": 3,
        "competitor_loss": 2,
        "no_value_realized": 1,
        "pricing": 1,
        "champion_left": 1,
        "company_event": 0,
        "tactical_failure": 0
      }
    }
  ]
}

Usage:
    python retention_decomposition_analyzer.py                       # uses embedded sample
    python retention_decomposition_analyzer.py path/to/cohorts.json
    python retention_decomposition_analyzer.py cohorts.json --output json
"""

import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List


# 7-category churn taxonomy
CHURN_CATEGORIES = {
    "product_fit": "Product didn't solve customer's actual job-to-be-done",
    "competitor_loss": "Lost to a competitor with better fit or price",
    "no_value_realized": "Customer never reached time-to-value; onboarding gap",
    "pricing": "Price-driven churn (too expensive, or perceived as low value)",
    "champion_left": "Internal champion changed roles or left the company",
    "company_event": "Customer's company event (M&A, layoffs, shutdown) — not preventable",
    "tactical_failure": "Service / support failure — preventable with better CS execution",
}

# Health thresholds (B2B SaaS baseline)
THRESHOLDS = {
    "grr": {"healthy": 0.90, "concerning": 0.85, "critical": 0.80},
    "nrr": {"healthy": 1.10, "concerning": 1.00, "critical": 0.95},
    "logo": {"healthy": 0.85, "concerning": 0.75, "critical": 0.65},
}


SAMPLE: Dict[str, Any] = {
    "cohorts": [
        {
            "name": "2025-Q1",
            "starting_arr": 2_400_000,
            "starting_customer_count": 80,
            "renewed_arr": 2_280_000,
            "renewed_customer_count": 72,
            "expansion_arr": 360_000,
            "contraction_arr": 80_000,
            "churn_reasons": {
                "product_fit": 3,
                "competitor_loss": 2,
                "no_value_realized": 1,
                "pricing": 1,
                "champion_left": 1,
                "company_event": 0,
                "tactical_failure": 0,
            },
        },
        {
            "name": "2025-Q2",
            "starting_arr": 3_100_000,
            "starting_customer_count": 95,
            "renewed_arr": 2_790_000,
            "renewed_customer_count": 81,
            "expansion_arr": 280_000,
            "contraction_arr": 165_000,
            "churn_reasons": {
                "product_fit": 6,
                "competitor_loss": 3,
                "no_value_realized": 2,
                "pricing": 2,
                "champion_left": 1,
                "company_event": 0,
                "tactical_failure": 0,
            },
        },
    ]
}


def analyze_cohort(cohort: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    starting_arr = cohort.get("starting_arr", 0)
    renewed_arr = cohort.get("renewed_arr", 0)
    expansion = cohort.get("expansion_arr", 0)
    contraction = cohort.get("contraction_arr", 0)
    starting_count = cohort.get("starting_customer_count", 0)
    renewed_count = cohort.get("renewed_customer_count", 0)

    # GRR = (starting_arr - churn - contraction) / starting_arr
    # renewed_arr already reflects churn but NOT contraction (per schema)
    grr = (renewed_arr - contraction) / starting_arr if starting_arr else 0
    # NRR = GRR + expansion / starting
    nrr = grr + (expansion / starting_arr) if starting_arr else 0
    logo = renewed_count / starting_count if starting_count else 0

    return {
        "cohort": cohort.get("name"),
        "starting_arr": starting_arr,
        "renewed_arr": renewed_arr,
        "expansion_arr": expansion,
        "contraction_arr": contraction,
        "gross_retention": round(grr, 4),
        "net_retention": round(nrr, 4),
        "logo_retention": round(logo, 4),
        "expansion_pct": round((expansion / starting_arr * 100) if starting_arr else 0, 1),
        "contraction_pct": round((contraction / starting_arr * 100) if starting_arr else 0, 1),
        "churn_customers": starting_count - renewed_count,
        "churn_reasons": cohort.get("churn_reasons", {}),
    }


def verdict(grr: float, nrr: float, logo: float) -> Dict[str, str]:
    def bucket(value: float, kind: str) -> str:
        t = THRESHOLDS[kind]
        if value >= t["healthy"]:
            return "HEALTHY"
        if value >= t["concerning"]:
            return "CONCERNING"
        if value >= t["critical"]:
            return "POOR"
        return "CRITICAL"

    grr_v = bucket(grr, "grr")
    nrr_v = bucket(nrr, "nrr")
    logo_v = bucket(logo, "logo")

    # Special detection: NRR healthy but GRR poor → leaky bucket masked by expansion
    overall = "HEALTHY"
    notes: List[str] = []
    if nrr >= THRESHOLDS["nrr"]["healthy"] and grr < THRESHOLDS["grr"]["concerning"]:
        overall = "LEAKY BUCKET"
        notes.append(
            "NRR looks healthy but GRR is poor: expansion is masking churn. "
            "Fix retention before celebrating NRR."
        )
    elif "CRITICAL" in (grr_v, nrr_v, logo_v):
        overall = "CRITICAL"
    elif "POOR" in (grr_v, nrr_v, logo_v):
        overall = "POOR"
    elif "CONCERNING" in (grr_v, nrr_v, logo_v):
        overall = "CONCERNING"

    return {
        "grr_verdict": grr_v,
        "nrr_verdict": nrr_v,
        "logo_verdict": logo_v,
        "overall": overall,
        "notes": " | ".join(notes) if notes else "",
    }


def churn_root_cause_summary(cohort_results: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    """Aggregate churn reasons across all cohorts; identify top drivers."""
    totals: Dict[str, int] = {k: 0 for k in CHURN_CATEGORIES}
    for r in cohort_results:
        for cat, count in (r.get("churn_reasons") or {}).items():
            if cat in totals:
                totals[cat] += count

    total_churn = sum(totals.values())
    if total_churn == 0:
        return {"total_churn_customers": 0, "top_drivers": [], "preventable_pct": 0.0}

    ranked = sorted(totals.items(), key=lambda x: -x[1])
    top_drivers = [
        {
            "category": cat,
            "description": CHURN_CATEGORIES[cat],
            "count": cnt,
            "pct": round((cnt / total_churn) * 100, 1),
        }
        for cat, cnt in ranked if cnt > 0
    ][:3]

    # Preventable = product_fit, no_value_realized, tactical_failure (within CS control)
    # Less preventable = competitor_loss, pricing, champion_left (mixed)
    # Not preventable = company_event
    preventable_count = totals["product_fit"] + totals["no_value_realized"] + totals["tactical_failure"]
    preventable_pct = round((preventable_count / total_churn) * 100, 1)

    return {
        "total_churn_customers": total_churn,
        "top_drivers": top_drivers,
        "preventable_pct": preventable_pct,
    }


def analyze(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    cohort_results = []
    for cohort in payload.get("cohorts", []):
        result = analyze_cohort(cohort)
        result["verdict"] = verdict(
            result["gross_retention"],
            result["net_retention"],
            result["logo_retention"],
        )
        cohort_results.append(result)

    return {
        "cohorts": cohort_results,
        "churn_summary": churn_root_cause_summary(cohort_results),
    }


def render_text(result: Dict[str, Any], source: str) -> str:
    lines = []
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("RETENTION DECOMPOSITION")
    lines.append(f"Source: {source}")
    lines.append("=" * 72)
    lines.append("")

    for c in result["cohorts"]:
        v = c["verdict"]
        lines.append(f"📊 Cohort {c['cohort']}  —  {v['overall']}")
        lines.append(f"   Starting ARR: ,.0f")
        lines.append(f"   Renewed ARR:  ,.0f")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append(f"   GRR: {c['gross_retention']*100:5.1f}%  [{v['grr_verdict']}]   (healthy ≥ 90%)")
        lines.append(f"   NRR: {c['net_retention']*100:5.1f}%  [{v['nrr_verdict']}]   (healthy ≥ 110%)")
        lines.append(f"   Logo: {c['logo_retention']*100:4.1f}%  [{v['logo_verdict']}]   (healthy ≥ 85%)")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append(f"   Contraction: {c['contraction_pct']:.1f}%   |   Expansion: {c['expansion_pct']:.1f}%")
        lines.append(f"   Customers churned: {c['churn_customers']}")
        if v["notes"]:
            lines.append("")
            lines.append(f"   ⚠️  {v['notes']}")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append("-" * 72)

    cs = result["churn_summary"]
    lines.append("")
    lines.append(f"CHURN ROOT-CAUSE TAXONOMY (across all cohorts)")
    lines.append(f"  Total customers churned: {cs['total_churn_customers']}")
    if cs["total_churn_customers"] > 0:
        lines.append(f"  Preventable (CS-controllable): {cs['preventable_pct']}%")
        lines.append("")
        lines.append("  Top drivers:")
        for d in cs["top_drivers"]:
            lines.append(f"    {d['category']:<20} {d['count']:>3} ({d['pct']}%)  — {d['description']}")
    lines.append("")
    lines.append("-" * 72)
    lines.append("HONEST READ: NRR is the vanity metric; GRR is the truth metric. If GRR < 85% and NRR > 100%,")
    lines.append("you have a leaky bucket masked by upsells. Fix retention before scaling acquisition.")
    return "\n".join(lines)


def main() -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
        description="Decompose retention honestly (GRR vs NRR) and categorize churn root causes.",
        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
        epilog=__doc__,
    )
    parser.add_argument("path", nargs="?", help="Path to cohorts JSON (uses embedded sample if omitted)")
    parser.add_argument("--output", choices=("text", "json"), default="text", help="Output format")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.path:
        try:
            with open(args.path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
                payload = json.load(f)
            source = args.path
        except (IOError, OSError) as e:
            print(f"error: could not read {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
        except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
            print(f"error: invalid JSON in {args.path}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
            return 1
    else:
        payload = SAMPLE
        source = "<embedded sample: 2 quarterly B2B SaaS cohorts>"

    result = analyze(payload)

    if args.output == "json":
        print(json.dumps({"source": source, **result}, indent=2))
    else:
        print(render_text(result, source))

    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main())

---
name: "cco-review"
description: "/cs:cco-review <plan> — Retention-obsessed Chief Customer Officer interrogation of any plan that touches customer retention, segmentation, CS team sizing, or CS team hiring."
---

# /cs:cco-review — CCO Forcing Questions

**Command:** `/cs:cco-review <plan>`

The retention-obsessed CCO pressure-tests any plan that touches customer experience. Six questions before any retention claim, segmentation change, CS team expansion, or major CS hire.

## When to Run

- Before any board narrative that includes a retention number
- Before approving a CS team headcount expansion
- Before re-segmenting the customer base or changing tier definitions
- Before launching a customer marketing or advocacy program
- Before a major CS hire (CSM, AM, Implementation, Customer Marketing)
- When NRR is "great" but churn complaints from CSMs are increasing
- Before deciding whether to add an AM role separate from CSM

## The Six CCO Questions

### 1. What's the GROSS retention rate?
**Not NRR. Gross.** NRR can hide a leaky bucket behind expansion.
- GRR healthy ≥ 90% at growth stage, ≥ 95% at scale
- If GRR < 85% but NRR > 100%, the product is failing for 15%+ of customers; expansion is masking the failure
- Run `retention_decomposition_analyzer.py`

### 2. What's the #1 reason customers leave?
**If you can't name it, you don't understand churn.**
- 7-category taxonomy: product_fit / competitor_loss / no_value_realized / pricing / champion_left / company_event / tactical_failure
- Preventable churn = product_fit + no_value_realized + tactical_failure
- If preventable > 50%, CS has clear leverage; if < 30%, churn is structural (ICP, market, competition)

### 3. What's the median time-to-value (TTV) by segment?
**Long TTV signals different problems by segment.**
- Long TTV in low tier = ICP misfit; downgrade or kill
- Long TTV in high tier = onboarding broken; fix the Implementation Manager handoff
- TTV is a leading indicator of GRR

### 4. Which customer would you fire today?
**If "none" — your segmentation is broken.**
- Some accounts cost more than they earn (support cost > 50% of ARR + low ICP fit)
- Run `customer_segmentation_designer.py` to surface kill list
- The 3 paths for kill candidates: non-renewal / downgrade-to-tech-touch / raise-price-to-cost-recover

### 5. What's the ARR-per-CSM ratio, and is the model pooled or named?
**Wrong model wastes capacity.**
- Strategic: named + exec sponsor, $300K-$1M ARR/CSM
- Enterprise: named, $500K-$2M
- Mid-market: pooled, $2M-$5M
- SMB: tech-touch, $5M+
- Run `cs_coverage_calculator.py` to size the team

### 6. Is CS in your comp plan, and how is it different from Sales comp?
**Misalignment is the leading indicator of CS failure.**
- CS comp: 70/30 base/variable typical
- Variable: 50% gross retention + 30% net retention + 20% activity
- Anti-pattern: comp CSMs on NPS — they game it
- Anti-pattern: comp CSMs same as Sales — they sell instead of serve

## Workflow

```bash
# 1. Retention decomposition (always start here)
python ../../../skills/chief-customer-officer-advisor/scripts/retention_decomposition_analyzer.py cohorts.json

# 2. Segmentation audit
python ../../../skills/chief-customer-officer-advisor/scripts/customer_segmentation_designer.py customers.json

# 3. Coverage sizing (if making CS team changes)
python ../../../skills/chief-customer-officer-advisor/scripts/cs_coverage_calculator.py book.json
```

## Output Format

```markdown
# CCO Review: <plan>
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD

## The Decision Being Made
[one sentence — retention | segmentation | coverage | next hire]

## Retention (if applicable)
- GRR: X% (vs vanity NRR of Y%)
- Top churn driver: <category> at X% of churn
- Preventable churn: X% (CS-controllable)
- Leaky-bucket pattern? yes/no

## Segmentation (if applicable)
- Tier distribution: Strategic X / Enterprise X / Mid-market X / SMB X
- Kill list size: N customers (X% of customers, Y% of ARR)
- Upgrade candidates: N

## Coverage (if applicable)
- Current CSMs: N | Required now: M | Required 12mo: P
- Annual cost (12mo): $X
- Manager trigger fired: yes/no

## Org (if applicable)
- Next hire: <CSM | Support | AM | IM | CS Ops | Customer Marketing>
- Why this, not the alternative: <one line>
- Customer outcome unblocked: <specific>

## Verdict
🟢 SHIP | 🟡 SHARPEN | 🔴 BLOCK

## Next Steps
[3 concrete actions]
```

## Routing

- `/cs:cpo-review` — if churn root cause is product_fit or no_value_realized
- `/cs:cro-review` — if expansion math or comp alignment is in question
- `/cs:cfo-review` — for CS cost commitments and retention-impact-on-revenue
- `/cs:chro-review` — for CS hires, comp, ladder
- `/cs:decide` — log the verdict
- `/cs:freeze 30` — on multi-year CS comp plan changes

## Related

- Agent: [`cs-cco-advisor`](../../agents/cs-cco-advisor.md)
- Skill: [`chief-customer-officer-advisor`](../../../skills/chief-customer-officer-advisor/SKILL.md)
- Adjacent: `../../../../business-growth/` (tactical CS execution)

---

**Version:** 1.0.0

---
name: image
description: "When the user wants to create, generate, edit, or optimize images for marketing — blog heroes, social graphics, product mockups, profile banners, listing visuals, or brand assets. Also use when the user mentions 'AI image generation,' 'generate an image,' 'create a graphic,' 'product mockup,' 'hero image,' 'social media graphic,' 'banner image,' 'cover photo,' 'profile banner,' 'listing screenshot,' 'Flux,' 'Flux Kontext,' 'Midjourney,' 'DALL-E,' 'GPT Image,' 'ChatGPT Images,' 'Ideogram,' 'Gemini image,' 'Nano Banana,' 'Recraft,' 'Stable Diffusion,' 'Canva,' 'Figma,' 'image optimization,' 'compress images,' 'WebP,' or 'OG image.' Use this for general-purpose marketing image creation and optimization. For paid ad image creative and platform-specific ad specs, see ad-creative. For video production, see video."
metadata:
  version: 2.0.1
---

# Image

You are an expert visual content producer who helps create marketing images using AI generation models, design tools, and optimization best practices. Your goal is to help users produce professional visual assets efficiently — from blog heroes and social graphics to product mockups and profile banners.

## Before Starting

**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

### 1. Image Goal
- What type of image? (Blog hero, social graphic, product mockup, banner, brand asset, OG image)
- What platform or placement? (Website, social, directory listing, app store, email)
- What dimensions do you need?

### 2. Production Approach
- Do you have existing brand assets? (Logo, colors, fonts, style guide)
- Do you need photorealistic or illustrative style?
- Is this a one-off or a template for repeated use?

### 3. Technical Context
- Do you have API keys for any image tools? (Gemini, Replicate/Flux, Ideogram)
- Budget constraints? (Some tools charge per image)
- Do you need the image optimized for web performance?

---

## Choosing Your Approach

Pick the right tool for the job:

| Approach | Best For | Tools | When to Use |
|----------|----------|-------|-------------|
| **AI Generation** | Original images from text prompts | Gemini/Nano Banana, Flux, Ideogram | Blog heroes, social graphics, lifestyle scenes |
| **AI Editing** | Modify existing images | Gemini, Flux Flex | Background removal, style changes, variations |
| **Design Tools** | Templated, brand-consistent assets | Canva, Figma | Profile banners, social templates, presentations |
| **Screenshot + Overlay** | Product UI showcases | Browser screenshot + code overlay | Product mockups, feature announcements |
| **Stock Photography** | Generic business/lifestyle scenes | Unsplash, Pexels | When speed matters more than uniqueness |

---

## AI Image Generation

Generate original images from text prompts. The fastest way to create unique marketing visuals.

### Model Comparison

| Model | Best For | Text in Images | API | Cost |
|-------|----------|:-:|-----|------|
| **Gemini Image** (Google, "Nano Banana" / Nano Banana Pro) | All-around, editing, multi-image reference, text rendering | Good | [Gemini API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/image-generation) | Check [pricing](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing) |
| **Flux** (Black Forest Labs — Pro 1.1, Kontext, Dev, Schnell) | Photorealism, brand consistency, batch; Kontext for in-image editing | Limited | [BFL API](https://docs.bfl.ai/), Replicate, fal.ai | Check [pricing](https://docs.bfl.ai/quick_start/pricing) |
| **Ideogram 3.0** | Typography, branded graphics, accurate text rendering | Best | [Ideogram API](https://developer.ideogram.ai/) | Check [pricing](https://about.ideogram.ai/api-pricing) |
| **ChatGPT Images 2.0 / GPT Image** (OpenAI) | General purpose, ChatGPT integration, native editing | Good | [OpenAI API](https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/image-generation) | Check [pricing](https://platform.openai.com/docs/pricing) |
| **Midjourney v7** | Artistic, high-aesthetic, art-directed visuals | Improved | No official API; Discord + Web | Subscription-based |
| **Recraft V3** | Vector + brand-consistent illustrations, design assets | Strong | [Recraft API](https://www.recraft.ai/docs) | Per-credit |
| **Stable Diffusion 3.5 / SDXL** | Self-hosted, customizable, fine-tunable | Varies | Open source | Free (GPU costs) |

**Note:** DALL-E 3 is fully deprecated. OpenAI's current image models are the GPT Image / ChatGPT Images family (`gpt-image-1` and later).

### When to Use Which

```
Need text/headlines in the image?
├── Yes → Ideogram 3.0 (best), Gemini (good), GPT Image / ChatGPT Images (decent)
└── No ↓

Need product/brand consistency across many images?
├── Yes → Flux (multi-image reference), Gemini Nano Banana Pro, Recraft V3
└── No ↓

Need to edit an existing image (in-place)?
├── Yes → Gemini (native editing), Flux Kontext, ChatGPT Images
└── No ↓

Need vector / illustrative brand assets?
├── Yes → Recraft V3 (best for vector + brand consistency), Midjourney (artistic)
└── No ↓

Need highest visual quality / art direction?
├── Yes → Flux Pro 1.1, Midjourney v7
└── No ↓

Need volume at low cost?
└── Flux Schnell, Gemini Flash, Stable Diffusion (self-hosted)
```

### Prompting Basics

A strong image prompt follows: **Subject + Setting + Style + Lighting + Composition + Technical**

```
A laptop on a minimal white desk showing a dashboard UI,
soft directional lighting from the left, shallow depth of field,
clean commercial photography style, 16:9 aspect ratio, 4K
```

**Common mistakes:**
- Too vague ("a business image") — add specific details
- Forgetting aspect ratio — always specify dimensions
- Requesting complex text — use overlays instead for anything beyond short headlines
- No style direction — "photorealistic," "flat illustration," "3D render"

For detailed prompting guides per model, see [references/ai-image-prompting.md](references/ai-image-prompting.md).

---

## Design Tools

For templated, brand-consistent work where AI generation is overkill or too unpredictable.

### Canva

Best for non-designers who need polished output fast.

- **Strengths:** Massive template library, brand kit, Magic Resize (one design → all sizes), team collaboration
- **Best for:** Social graphics, presentations, email headers, simple banners
- **Limitations:** Less control than Figma, templates can look generic
- **Agent-friendliness:** Has an API but limited — better as a human-in-the-loop tool

### Figma

Best for teams with design systems or pixel-perfect needs.

- **Strengths:** Design system components, auto layout, developer handoff, plugins
- **Best for:** OG images via templates, design system assets, complex layouts
- **Limitations:** Steeper learning curve, requires design skill
- **Agent-friendliness:** Has an API and MCP server for reading designs

### When to Use Design Tools vs. AI Generation

| Scenario | Design Tool | AI Generation |
|----------|:-:|:-:|
| Exact brand guidelines must be followed | Yes | Maybe (with strong ref images) |
| Need 20 size variants of one design | Yes (Canva Magic Resize) | No |
| Unique hero image for a blog post | No | Yes |
| Recurring social media template | Yes | No |
| Product mockup with real UI | No (use screenshots) | No (hallucinated UI) |
| Abstract/creative visual | No | Yes |

---

## Marketing Image Workflows

### Blog & Article Hero Images

The image at the top of every post. Sets tone, improves shareability, required for OG/social previews.

1. **Define the concept** — what visual metaphor represents the topic?
2. **Generate with AI** — use Flux or Gemini for photorealistic, Ideogram if text needed
3. **Specify 1200x630** (works for both hero and OG image) or **1920x1080** for full-width
4. **Optimize** — compress to <200KB, serve as WebP with JPEG fallback

**Prompt pattern:**
```
[Visual metaphor for topic], clean modern style,
bright natural lighting, shallow depth of field,
professional blog header aesthetic, 1200x630
```

### Social Media Graphics

Platform-specific images for organic posts.

| Platform | Primary Size | Aspect Ratio | Notes |
|----------|-------------|:---:|-------|
| Twitter/X | 1200x675 | 16:9 | Large image card |
| LinkedIn | 1200x627 | 1.91:1 | Feed image |
| Instagram Feed | 1080x1080 | 1:1 | Square; 1080x1350 (4:5) also strong |
| Instagram Stories | 1080x1920 | 9:16 | Full screen vertical |
| Facebook | 1200x630 | 1.91:1 | Link share image |

**Workflow:**
1. Create the hero concept at highest resolution needed
2. Use Canva Magic Resize or manual crop for platform variants
3. Add text overlays programmatically (Ideogram or post-processing) if needed
4. Export at platform-specific dimensions

### Product Mockups & Screenshots

Showcase your product UI in context. AI models hallucinate UI — don't use them for this.

1. **Capture real screenshots** of your product at 2x resolution
2. **Frame in device mockups** — use browser frame, laptop, or phone templates
3. **Add context** — callout arrows, feature labels, before/after comparisons
4. **Annotate with code** — Hyperframes or HTML/CSS for programmatic overlays

**Tools:** Browser DevTools (screenshot), Shottr (Mac), CleanShot X, or `screencapture` CLI.

### Profile & Listing Banners

Banners for profiles, directory listings, and marketplace pages. Often the first visual impression.

| Platform | Size | Notes |
|----------|------|-------|
| LinkedIn personal cover | 1584x396 | 4:1, safe zone center |
| LinkedIn company cover | 1128x191 | 5.9:1; LinkedIn recommends up to 4200x700 |
| Twitter/X header | 1500x500 | 3:1, partially obscured by avatar |
| Product Hunt gallery | 1270x760 | 5:3, up to 6 images |
| G2 profile | 1280x720 | 16:9, product screenshots preferred |
| GitHub social preview | 1280x640 | 2:1, shows in link cards |
| App Store screenshots | Varies by device | See aso skill for full specs |
| Google Play feature graphic | 1024x500 | ~2:1, required for store listing |

**Best practices:**
- **Keep text minimal** — banners are seen at small sizes on mobile
- **Center critical content** — edges get cropped differently per device
- **Show the product** — real UI screenshots outperform abstract graphics on directory listings
- **Match your brand** — use consistent colors, fonts, logo placement
- **Update seasonally** — stale banners signal an inactive product

**Workflow:**
1. Pick the platform(s) and note exact dimensions
2. For directories (Product Hunt, G2): use real product screenshots with light annotation
3. For profiles (LinkedIn, Twitter): use brand colors + tagline + optional product shot
4. Generate with Canva/Figma templates or Ideogram (if text-heavy)
5. Test at actual display size — zoom out to check readability

### Brand Assets

Logos, icons, and illustrations. AI generation has limits here.

| Asset | AI Generation | Design Tool | Notes |
|-------|:-:|:-:|-------|
| Logo | Poor — inconsistent, not vector | Yes (Figma) | Always design or commission logos |
| App icon | Decent starting point | Yes (Figma) | Generate concepts, refine manually |
| Illustrations | Good for style exploration | Depends | AI for concepts, finalize in design tool |
| Favicons | No | Yes | Derive from logo |
| Social icons | No | Yes | Use platform-provided assets |

---

## Image Optimization

Every image on your site affects page speed, which affects SEO and conversions.

### Format Guide

| Format | Best For | Compression | Browser Support |
|--------|----------|-------------|:---:|
| **WebP** | Photos, graphics — default choice | Lossy + lossless | ~96% |
| **AVIF** | Highest compression, newest | Better than WebP | ~94% |
| **JPEG** | Fallback for older browsers | Lossy only | Universal |
| **PNG** | Transparency, screenshots | Lossless | Universal |
| **SVG** | Logos, icons, illustrations | Vector (scales) | Universal |

### Optimization Checklist

- [ ] **Serve WebP** with JPEG/PNG fallback (`<picture>` element or CDN auto-format)
- [ ] **Resize to display size** — don't serve 4000px images in 800px containers
- [ ] **Compress** — target quality 75-85% for photos, near-lossless for screenshots
- [ ] **Lazy load** below-the-fold images (`loading="lazy"`)
- [ ] **Set explicit dimensions** — `width` and `height` attributes prevent layout shift (CLS)
- [ ] **Use a CDN** with auto-optimization (Cloudflare, Vercel, Imgix, Cloudinary)
- [ ] **Add alt text** — descriptive, keyword-relevant, not stuffed

### Quick Optimization Commands

```bash
# Convert to WebP (using cwebp)
cwebp -q 80 input.png -o output.webp

# Batch convert with ImageMagick
mogrify -format webp -quality 80 *.png

# Optimize JPEG (using jpegoptim)
jpegoptim --max=80 --strip-all *.jpg

# Check image sizes on a page
curl -s https://yoursite.com | grep -oP 'src="[^"]+\.(jpg|png|webp)"' | head -20
```

---

## OG & Social Preview Images

The image that appears when your URL is shared on social media, Slack, Discord, etc.

### Required Meta Tags

```html
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og/page-name.jpg" />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="630" />
<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og/page-name.jpg" />
```

### Dynamic OG Images

Generate OG images programmatically for pages with dynamic content (blog posts, user profiles):

- **Vercel OG** (`@vercel/og`) — generates images at the edge using JSX
- **Satori** — converts HTML/CSS to SVG (powers Vercel OG)
- **Cloudinary** — URL-based text overlay on template images

**Best for programmatic SEO:** Generate unique OG images per page using templates + dynamic data.

---

## Common Mistakes

1. **Using AI for product UI screenshots** — models hallucinate interfaces; capture real screenshots
2. **Skipping image optimization** — unoptimized images are the #1 page speed killer
3. **No OG image** — shared links look broken without a preview image
4. **Wrong aspect ratio** — always check platform specs before generating
5. **Text-heavy images without Ideogram** — most AI models butcher text; use Ideogram or add text in post
6. **Generating without style direction** — "photorealistic," "flat illustration," "3D render" drastically changes output
7. **Inconsistent brand visuals** — use Flux multi-reference or design templates for consistency
8. **Huge images on landing pages** — compress, resize, lazy load

---

## Task-Specific Questions

1. What type of image do you need? (Blog hero, social graphic, mockup, banner, brand asset)
2. What platform or placement? (This determines dimensions)
3. Do you have brand assets to match? (Colors, fonts, logo, style guide)
4. Is this a one-off or a repeatable template?
5. Do you have API keys for any image generation tools?
6. Does this need to be optimized for web performance?

---

## Related Skills

- **ad-creative**: For paid ad image creative, platform-specific ad specs, and scaled ad production
- **video**: For AI video production and programmatic video
- **social**: For what to post and content strategy
- **cro**: For image placement and conversion optimization on landing pages
- **seo-audit**: For image SEO (alt text, file names, lazy loading)
- **aso**: For app store screenshot specs and optimization
- **directory-submissions**: For Product Hunt gallery images and directory listing visuals

FILE:evals/evals.json
{
  "skill_name": "image",
  "evals": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "prompt": "I need a hero image for a blog post about email deliverability. Make it visually striking.",
      "expected_output": "Should check for product-marketing.md first. Should recommend AI generation as the approach for a one-off blog hero. Should propose a visual metaphor concept that represents email deliverability (e.g., letters being sorted through a maze, signals breaking through a wall, an inbox glow). Should specify 1200x630 (works for both hero and OG image). Should recommend Flux or Gemini for photorealistic, or Ideogram if text in image is needed. Should provide a prompt following Subject + Setting + Style + Lighting + Composition + Technical pattern. Should mention WebP optimization (target <200KB, JPEG fallback). Should not suggest using AI for product UI screenshots.",
      "assertions": [
        "Checks for product-marketing.md",
        "Recommends AI generation for one-off hero",
        "Proposes visual metaphor for topic",
        "Specifies 1200x630 dimensions",
        "Recommends Flux, Gemini, or Ideogram",
        "Provides structured prompt",
        "Mentions WebP optimization"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "prompt": "Generate me an image of our app's dashboard.",
      "expected_output": "Should refuse to use AI generation for product UI screenshots and explain why: models hallucinate interfaces, the result won't match the real UI. Should recommend the Product Mockups & Screenshots workflow: capture real screenshots of the product at 2x resolution, frame in device mockups (browser frame, laptop, phone), add callout arrows or feature labels for context, programmatically overlay annotations with Hyperframes or HTML/CSS. Should suggest tools: browser DevTools screenshot, Shottr, CleanShot X, or screencapture CLI. Should warn this is Common Mistake #1: using AI for product UI.",
      "assertions": [
        "Refuses to use AI generation for product UI",
        "Explains models hallucinate UI",
        "Recommends real screenshots at 2x resolution",
        "Mentions device mockups for framing",
        "Suggests specific screenshot tools",
        "Notes this as a common mistake"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 3,
      "prompt": "Need a Twitter/X header banner for our company. We just want to show our product and tagline.",
      "expected_output": "Should specify Twitter/X header dimensions: 1500x500 (3:1 aspect ratio). Should warn the banner is partially obscured by the avatar — center critical content and avoid important elements near the avatar overlap area. Should recommend keeping text minimal (seen at small sizes on mobile). Should suggest design tools (Canva or Figma) over AI generation since brand consistency matters. Should recommend Ideogram if heavy text rendering is needed since other AI models butcher text. Should suggest using brand colors + tagline + optional product shot. Should remind to test at actual display size by zooming out.",
      "assertions": [
        "Specifies 1500x500 dimensions",
        "Warns about avatar overlap area",
        "Recommends minimal text",
        "Suggests Canva or Figma over AI",
        "Mentions Ideogram for text-heavy designs",
        "Recommends testing at display size"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 4,
      "prompt": "I need 5 versions of the same hero image for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram feed, Instagram stories, and Facebook. What's the fastest way?",
      "expected_output": "Should recommend the Canva Magic Resize workflow over generating 5 separate images. Should list dimensions: Twitter/X 1200x675 (16:9), LinkedIn 1200x627 (1.91:1), Instagram feed 1080x1080 (1:1 — note 1080x1350 / 4:5 also strong), Instagram Stories 1080x1920 (9:16), Facebook 1200x630 (1.91:1). Should explain workflow: create the hero concept at highest resolution needed, use Canva Magic Resize for variants, manually crop if needed, add text overlays programmatically if required (Ideogram or post-processing), export at each platform's specs. Should note this is what Canva Magic Resize is specifically designed for.",
      "assertions": [
        "Recommends Canva Magic Resize",
        "Lists dimensions for all 5 platforms",
        "Notes Instagram 4:5 variant",
        "Suggests programmatic text overlays for variants",
        "Says start at highest resolution"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 5,
      "prompt": "What's the best image format for our website?",
      "expected_output": "Should recommend WebP as the default choice with JPEG/PNG fallback. Should explain the format guide: WebP for photos and graphics (lossy + lossless, ~96% browser support), AVIF for highest compression (~94% support, newer), JPEG as universal fallback (lossy only), PNG for transparency and screenshots (lossless, universal), SVG for logos and icons (vector, scales, universal). Should reference the optimization checklist: resize to display size, compress (target quality 75-85% for photos), lazy load below-the-fold, set explicit width/height attributes (prevents CLS), use a CDN with auto-optimization (Cloudflare, Vercel, Imgix, Cloudinary), add descriptive alt text. Should provide a quick cwebp or mogrify command. Should note skipping image optimization is the #1 page speed killer.",
      "assertions": [
        "Recommends WebP as default",
        "Mentions JPEG/PNG fallback strategy",
        "Lists optimization checklist items",
        "Mentions lazy loading",
        "Mentions explicit dimensions to prevent CLS",
        "Provides command line tool example"
      ],
      "files": []
    },
    {
      "id": 6,
      "prompt": "We're a SaaS that just launched. Need OG images for every blog post we ship — about 2 per week. Doing it manually is killing us.",
      "expected_output": "Should recommend Dynamic OG Images programmatic approach. Should explain options: Vercel OG (@vercel/og) generates images at the edge using JSX — best for programmatic SEO since you can dynamically pull post title, author, image into a template; Satori converts HTML/CSS to SVG (powers Vercel OG); Cloudinary for URL-based text overlay on template images. Should explain you build the template once with your branding then it generates unique OG images per page using post metadata. Should mention required meta tags: og:image (1200x630), og:image:width, og:image:height, twitter:card summary_large_image, twitter:image. Should note this is best for programmatic SEO.",
      "assertions": [
        "Recommends programmatic OG image generation",
        "Names Vercel OG, Satori, or Cloudinary",
        "Mentions template + dynamic data approach",
        "Lists required og:image meta tags",
        "Specifies 1200x630 dimensions",
        "Notes this is best for high-volume blogs"
      ],
      "files": []
    }
  ]
}

FILE:references/ai-image-prompting.md
# AI Image Prompting Guide

How to write effective prompts for AI image generation models (Gemini/Nano Banana, Flux, Ideogram, DALL-E, Midjourney).

---

## Prompt Structure

A strong image prompt follows this formula:

```
[Subject] + [Setting/context] + [Visual style] + [Lighting] + [Composition] + [Technical specs]
```

### Example Prompts by Use Case

**Blog hero — SaaS product:**
```
A clean workspace with a laptop displaying a colorful analytics dashboard,
minimalist desk with a coffee cup and notebook,
bright natural window lighting from the right,
shallow depth of field, commercial photography style,
1200x630, high resolution
```

**Social media graphic — announcement:**
```
Abstract flowing gradient in deep purple and electric blue,
geometric shapes forming a network pattern,
dramatic rim lighting on edges,
modern tech aesthetic, clean and minimal,
1080x1080, vibrant colors
```

**Product lifestyle shot:**
```
A person in a modern office smiling while looking at a tablet,
showing a project management interface on screen,
warm candid photography, natural lighting,
medium shot, shallow depth of field, editorial style
```

**Profile banner — professional:**
```
Wide panoramic abstract background in navy blue and teal,
subtle geometric grid pattern with soft gradient,
clean corporate aesthetic, muted lighting,
1584x396, no text, space for logo overlay on left third
```

**Directory listing — Product Hunt:**
```
Product screenshot on a clean gradient background,
soft shadow underneath, slight 3D perspective tilt,
modern SaaS product presentation style,
1270x760, bright and professional
```

---

## Style Keywords

### Photorealistic
- "commercial photography"
- "shot on Canon EOS R5"
- "editorial style"
- "natural lighting"
- "shallow depth of field"

### Clean/Corporate
- "clean modern aesthetic"
- "minimal design"
- "professional corporate style"
- "bright and airy"
- "white background"

### Illustrative
- "flat vector illustration"
- "isometric 3D render"
- "hand-drawn sketch style"
- "watercolor illustration"
- "line art"

### Abstract/Brand
- "flowing gradient"
- "geometric pattern"
- "abstract data visualization"
- "particle effects"
- "holographic iridescent"

### Tech/SaaS
- "dark mode UI aesthetic"
- "neon accent lighting"
- "glassmorphism"
- "futuristic minimal"
- "developer-focused"

---

## Lighting Keywords

| Term | Effect | Best For |
|------|--------|----------|
| **Natural light** | Warm, organic feel | Lifestyle, editorial |
| **Studio lighting** | Even, controlled | Product shots |
| **Rim lighting** | Edge highlights, dramatic | Hero images, abstract |
| **Soft directional** | Gentle shadows, dimensional | Blog headers |
| **Volumetric** | Light rays, atmospheric | Dramatic, cinematic |
| **Flat/even** | No shadows, clean | Icons, diagrams |
| **Golden hour** | Warm orange tones | Lifestyle, outdoor |
| **High key** | Bright, minimal shadows | Clean, corporate |

---

## Composition Keywords

| Term | Effect | Best For |
|------|--------|----------|
| **Rule of thirds** | Subject off-center | Editorial, lifestyle |
| **Centered** | Subject in middle | Product shots, icons |
| **Wide/panoramic** | Expansive view | Banners, headers |
| **Close-up/macro** | Detail focus | Texture, product detail |
| **Bird's eye/overhead** | Top-down view | Desk setups, flat lays |
| **Negative space** | Room for text overlay | Blog headers, banners |
| **Symmetrical** | Balanced, formal | Corporate, luxury |

---

## Model-Specific Tips

### Gemini Image (Google)

- Best all-around for marketing images — good quality, reasonable cost
- Supports **image editing** — upload an existing image and describe changes
- Decent text rendering — can handle short headlines
- Specify "high resolution" for best output
- Works well with detailed, descriptive prompts
- Same API as text generation — easy to integrate

### Flux (Black Forest Labs)

- **Multi-image reference** is the killer feature — upload product screenshots, brand assets, or style references
- Best for **brand consistency** across a set of images
- Use Flux Pro for final assets, Flux Dev for rapid iteration
- Flux Klein for high-volume batch generation (cheapest)
- Style transfer via reference images > style keywords in prompt
- Prompts can be shorter than other models — the references do heavy lifting

### Ideogram

- **Best text rendering** of any model (industry-leading accuracy)
- Use when you need headlines, taglines, or brand names in the image
- Style reference system (up to 3 images) for brand consistency
- Supports "Magic Prompt" auto-enhancement
- Keep text requests simple — 3-5 words max for reliability
- Best for social graphics and banners that need text baked in

### GPT Image (OpenAI)

- Current models: `gpt-image-1` and variants (DALL-E 3 is deprecated)
- Integrated with ChatGPT — conversational image generation
- Good at following detailed prompts
- Decent text rendering (behind Ideogram, comparable to Gemini)
- Automatic prompt rewriting — may deviate from exact request
- Best for quick one-offs through ChatGPT interface
- API gives more control than ChatGPT interface

### Midjourney

- Highest aesthetic quality for artistic/editorial images
- No official API — Discord-based or web interface
- **Not agent-friendly** — use for manual creative exploration only
- Style flags: `--style raw` for less stylized, `--ar 16:9` for aspect ratio
- Best for hero images where pure visual quality matters most
- V6+ has improved text rendering but still unreliable

---

## Common Prompt Mistakes

| Mistake | Why It Fails | Fix |
|---------|-------------|-----|
| "A professional image" | No visual detail | Describe subject, setting, style, lighting |
| Long paragraph of text in image | Models can't render paragraphs | 3-5 words max; add text in post |
| "Make it look good" | Not actionable | Specify style: "commercial photography, bright" |
| 200+ word prompts | Models lose focus | 40-80 words, specific over comprehensive |
| No aspect ratio | Random output size | Always specify dimensions or ratio |
| "Logo in bottom right" | Unreliable placement | Add logos in post-processing |
| "Make it viral" | Not a visual instruction | Describe the aesthetic you want |
| Requesting UI screenshots | AI hallucinates interfaces | Capture real screenshots instead |

---

## Batch Generation Workflow

When you need multiple images with consistent style (e.g., a blog series or social campaign):

1. **Generate 3-4 test images** with different style prompts
2. **Pick the winning style** based on brand fit
3. **Save the exact prompt** as your template
4. **Use Flux multi-reference** — upload the winning image as a style reference
5. **Batch generate** variations with the same style, different subjects
6. **Post-process** — add text overlays, logos, crop to platform sizes

---

## Aspect Ratios Quick Reference

| Use Case | Ratio | Pixels | Notes |
|----------|-------|--------|-------|
| Blog hero / OG image | 1.91:1 | 1200x630 | Universal web standard |
| Full-width hero | 16:9 | 1920x1080 | Website headers |
| Instagram Feed | 1:1 | 1080x1080 | Square |
| Instagram Feed (tall) | 4:5 | 1080x1350 | More screen real estate |
| Stories / Reels | 9:16 | 1080x1920 | Vertical full screen |
| LinkedIn cover | 4:1 | 1584x396 | Personal profile |
| Twitter/X header | 3:1 | 1500x500 | Profile banner |
| Product Hunt gallery | 5:3 | 1270x760 | Launch page |
| GitHub social preview | 2:1 | 1280x640 | Repo link card |

---

## Cost Optimization

- **Iterate at low quality first** — use Flux Dev or Gemini Flash for drafts, upgrade for finals
- **Use references over long prompts** — Flux multi-reference produces more consistent results with fewer retries
- **Batch similar requests** — generate all blog headers in one session with the same style
- **Cache and reuse** — abstract backgrounds, patterns, and textures can be reused across multiple images
- **Post-process instead of re-generate** — crop, overlay text, and adjust color in code rather than generating new images

---
name: md-document
description: Converts long-form markdown (specs, RFCs, reports, plans, explainers) into a single-file, lightly-interactive HTML document with sticky TOC, scrollspy, search filter, code-copy buttons, and design-system-driven brand tokens. Triggers when the markdown-html-orchestrator classifies an input as DOCUMENT, or when invoked directly via /cs:md-document. Reads the design-system config via config_loader.py and inlines the user's 12 derived CSS custom properties; refuses to render if onboarding hasn't run. Single-file output — Google Fonts + Prism.js CDN are the only externals; no framework runtime, no build step. Use after orchestrator routing or after design-system onboarding is confirmed.
version: 2.10.1
author: Alireza Rezvani
license: MIT
tags: [markdown, html, documentation, single-file, toc, scrollspy, search, code-copy, design-system]
compatible_tools: [claude-code, codex-cli, cursor, antigravity, opencode, gemini-cli]
---

# md-document — Long-form Markdown to HTML

The general-purpose converter — handles the 90% case Shihipar describes (specs, plans, RFCs, reports, explainers). Three stdlib tools pipeline together:

```
markdown_parser.py  →  html_renderer.py  →  interactivity_injector.py
   (md → JSON AST)    (AST + tokens → HTML)    (HTML + JS behavior)
```

Output is one `.html` file with sticky TOC, search filter, scrollspy, code-copy buttons, and the user's 12 derived brand tokens. Externals limited to Google Fonts CSS + Prism.js CDN.

## When to invoke

| Symptom | Action |
|---|---|
| `markdown-html-orchestrator` routes input as DOCUMENT | Invoke this skill |
| User runs `/cs:md-document <path>.md` directly | Invoke this skill |
| User says "convert this spec/report/RFC/plan to HTML" | Invoke this skill |
| Input is a code review (has ` ```diff ` blocks) | Route to `md-review` instead |
| Input is a slide deck (clear `---` boundaries) | Route to `md-slides` instead |
| Input is < 100 lines | Refuse (Shihipar threshold — markdown still wins) |
| Design-system not onboarded | Refuse, surface `/cs:design-system` |

## Pipeline

```bash
# 1. Parse markdown → JSON AST
python3 markdown-html/skills/md-document/scripts/markdown_parser.py \
    --input <path>.md --output sections.json

# 2. Render AST + design-system config → single-file HTML
python3 markdown-html/skills/md-document/scripts/html_renderer.py \
    --sections sections.json --output document.html

# 3. Inject lightweight JS (search, copycode, smoothscroll, scrollspy)
python3 markdown-html/skills/md-document/scripts/interactivity_injector.py \
    --file document.html \
    --features search,copycode,smoothscroll,scrollspy
```

Or all-in-one (sample render):

```bash
python3 markdown-html/skills/md-document/scripts/html_renderer.py --sample \
  | python3 markdown-html/skills/md-document/scripts/interactivity_injector.py \
      --file /dev/stdin --output document.html
```

## What gets rendered

CommonMark subset sufficient for agent-generated artifacts:
- Headings H1-H6 (every H2+ gets an anchor id and TOC entry)
- Paragraphs with inline **bold** / *italic* / `code` / [links](url) / ![images](url)
- Fenced code blocks (` ```python `) with Prism.js highlighting on demand
- GFM tables with per-column alignment
- GFM callouts (`> [!NOTE]`, `> [!TIP]`, `> [!IMPORTANT]`, `> [!WARNING]`, `> [!CAUTION]`)
- Blockquotes, ordered + unordered lists (single-level), horizontal rules

Out of scope: nested lists, HTML inlines, footnotes, definition lists, task list checkboxes (rendered as plain text), reference-style links.

## Hard rules

1. **Refuses input < 100 lines.** Markdown wins below the threshold (Shihipar).
2. **Refuses without onboarding.** `config_loader.setup_completed()` must return `True`. Otherwise surface `/cs:design-system`.
3. **Single-file output.** All CSS + JS inline. Only externals are `fonts.googleapis.com` and `cdn.jsdelivr.net` (Prism). Anything else is a regression.
4. **Customization must change behavior.** `design_style=editorial` produces 720px-wide layout with 1.75 line-height; `playful` rounds the callouts and adds shadow; `technical` is dense with 0.875rem code. Smoke-tested.
5. **WCAG-compliant tokens.** Inherits the design-system's WCAG AA palette — body text ≥ 4.5:1 contrast, links iteratively walked to 4.5:1.
6. **Idempotent injection.** Re-injecting interactivity is a no-op (marker check). Re-rendering with a different design_style works cleanly.

## Forcing-question library (Matt Pocock grill discipline)

1. **What's the document for — skim, decide, or deep-read?** Recommended: name it; density follows. Canon: Shihipar; Tufte *Envisioning Information*.
2. **Sticky-sidebar TOC or collapsible-top?** Recommended: sticky-sidebar for > 800 words / 4+ H2s; collapsible-top for shorter mobile-first docs. Canon: NN/g *TOC Best Practices* (2023).
3. **All four interactive features, or a subset?** Recommended: all four — none of them cost more than ~1 KB. Canon: Wattenberger *Why React isn't great for actually building websites*.
4. **Code theme — light, dark, or auto?** Recommended: auto (follows OS `prefers-color-scheme`). Canon: WCAG 2.2 §1.4.3.
5. **Does the document have a clear H1 title?** Recommended: yes — H1 becomes the page `<title>` and is excluded from the TOC.

## Distinct from

- **`md-review`** — that converter renders diff blocks + severity-tagged margin annotations. This one renders prose + tables + code + callouts.
- **`md-slides`** — that converter splits on `---` boundaries into slides. This one renders one continuous document.
- **`marketing/landing/`** — that generates landing pages from scratch (no markdown input). This converts existing markdown.

## Output artifact

`{default_output_dir}/doc-{slug}.html` (path resolved by orchestrator's `output_path_resolver.py`; collision suffix `-2`, `-3`, … by default).

## References

- Shihipar — *Claude Code HTML output* (Medium, 2026)
- Tufte — *Envisioning Information* (1990), ch. 2 "Micro/Macro Readings"
- NN/g — *Table of Contents Best Practices* (2023)
- WCAG 2.2 — §1.4.3 contrast, §2.4.5 multiple ways
- Wattenberger — *Why React isn't great for actually building websites*
- See `references/` for full citations

FILE:assets/md_document_template.html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<!--
  md_document_template.html — Reference shape for html_renderer.py output.

  This file documents the canonical output structure. The renderer generates
  this same shape dynamically from a section AST + design-system config.

  Token slots ({{TITLE}}, {{PALETTE}}, etc.) are illustrative — the actual
  renderer interpolates Python values directly into the HTML string.

  See: html_renderer.py for the live implementation.
-->
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
<title>{{TITLE}}</title>

<!-- Google Fonts CDN — the user's heading + body Google Fonts -->
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com" crossorigin>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family={{HEADING_FONT}}:wght@400;600&family={{BODY_FONT}}:wght@400;600&display=swap">

<!-- Prism.js CDN — auto-loads per-language plugins on demand -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/themes/prism.min.css">

<style>
:root {
    /* 12 CSS custom properties derived from the user's brand by
       brand_palette_validator.derive_palette() */
    --md-bg: {{BG}};
    --md-surface: {{SURFACE}};
    --md-border: {{BORDER}};
    --md-text: {{TEXT}};
    --md-text-muted: {{TEXT_MUTED}};
    --md-accent: {{ACCENT}};
    --md-accent-soft: {{ACCENT_SOFT}};
    --md-code-bg: {{CODE_BG}};
    --md-link: {{LINK}};
    --md-link-hover: {{LINK_HOVER}};
    --md-success: {{SUCCESS}};
    --md-warn: {{WARN}};
    --md-scale: {{SCALE}};                    /* e.g. 1.25 */
    --md-font-heading: '{{HEADING_FONT}}', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --md-font-body: '{{BODY_FONT}}', system-ui, sans-serif;
}
/* ... BASE_CSS ... STYLE_CSS_OVERRIDES[design_style] ... */
</style>
</head>

<!-- Body class: style-{editorial|technical|minimal|playful} and toc-{behavior} -->
<body class="style-{{DESIGN_STYLE}} toc-{{TOC_BEHAVIOR}}">

<!-- TOC (variants: sidebar / collapsible-top / inline / none) -->
<nav class="toc" aria-label="Table of contents">
    <ol>
        <li><a href="#first-section">First Section</a></li>
        <!-- ... -->
    </ol>
</nav>

<main>
    <!-- Search bar (sticky; hidden when search feature is not injected) -->
    <div class="md-search">
        <input type="search" id="md-search-input"
               placeholder="Filter sections… (Esc to clear)"
               aria-label="Filter document sections">
    </div>

    <!-- Rendered blocks from the section AST -->
    <h1>{{TITLE}}</h1>

    <h2 id="first-section">First Section</h2>
    <p>Paragraph with <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em>, <code>inline code</code>, and <a href="#">link</a>.</p>

    <aside class="callout callout-note" role="note">
        <div class="callout-label"><span class="callout-icon" aria-hidden="true">i</span>NOTE</div>
        <div class="callout-body">Important contextual information.</div>
    </aside>

    <pre><button class="code-copy" type="button" aria-label="Copy code">Copy</button><code class="language-python">def hello():
    return "world"</code></pre>

    <table>
        <thead><tr><th>Header A</th><th>Header B</th></tr></thead>
        <tbody><tr><td>Cell 1</td><td>Cell 2</td></tr></tbody>
    </table>

    <!-- Footer with company_name + logo (base64-embedded) -->
    <footer class="md-footer">
        <img src="data:image/png;base64,...{{LOGO_BASE64}}" alt="{{COMPANY_NAME}}">
        <span>{{COMPANY_NAME}}</span>
        <span style="margin-left:auto">Generated by markdown-html</span>
    </footer>
</main>

<!-- Prism.js (deferred; doesn't block first paint) -->
<script defer src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/components/prism-core.min.js"></script>
<script defer src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/plugins/autoloader/prism-autoloader.min.js"></script>

<!-- Interactivity script injected by interactivity_injector.py
     when features are enabled. Marked with id="md-document-interactivity-v1"
     for idempotency. Contains:
       - search filter on H2 sections
       - code-copy button handlers (navigator.clipboard + execCommand fallback)
       - smooth-scroll for TOC anchors
       - scrollspy via IntersectionObserver (sets aria-current on TOC links) -->
</body>
</html>

FILE:references/information_density_patterns.md
# Information Density Patterns for Long-form Documents

**Why this exists:** The `md-document` converter renders long-form markdown (specs, RFCs, reports, explainers) — typically 100-2000 lines of prose, code, tables, and callouts. Past 100 lines the linear flow loses orientation. This document codifies the patterns that restore it.

## The four density patterns

### 1. Hierarchy made visible

Linear markdown shows hierarchy through indented `#` characters. HTML shows hierarchy through typography scale, color, weight, spacing, and surface. The renderer uses a modular type scale (`typography.scale_ratio`, default 1.25 = major third) so each heading level is visibly proportional. H2 sections get a hairline `border-bottom` for visual chunking. Callouts get a 4px accent border that signals "stop and read."

### 2. Lateral navigation

Linear reading is one channel — top to bottom. The renderer adds:
- **Sticky-sidebar TOC** (default) — always visible, jumps to any H2/H3 in one click.
- **Scrollspy** — the current section's TOC entry gets `aria-current="location"` as the reader scrolls, so they always know where they are.
- **Anchored headings** — every H2-H6 gets an `id` derived from the heading text, so deep links work without further effort.
- **Smooth scroll** — TOC clicks animate, not jump, so the reader keeps spatial context.

### 3. Lateral structure

Side-by-side comparison is impossible in linear markdown. HTML provides:
- **Tables** — rendered with `<table>`, semantic `<thead>/<tbody>`, per-column alignment from the GFM delimiter row.
- **Collapsible sections** — `<details>` blocks for content the reader can skip on first pass. (TOC variant `collapsible-top` uses this for the TOC itself.)
- **Callouts** — `<aside class="callout">` for NOTE/TIP/IMPORTANT/WARNING/CAUTION. Distinct from paragraphs because they interrupt flow with intent.

### 4. Lateral interaction

Lightweight, no-framework:
- **Search filter** — `<input type="search">` filters H2 sections by heading + body text. Vanilla JS, no debouncing needed because typical documents have under 30 H2 sections.
- **Code-copy buttons** — appear on hover over `<pre>`, copy the entire `<code>` text. `navigator.clipboard` with `document.execCommand` fallback.
- **Smooth scroll** — already covered above.

## What's deliberately excluded

- **Slider/knob controls** — that's Anthropic's official Playground plugin's lane.
- **Real-time collaboration** — documents are read artifacts, not edit surfaces.
- **Multi-page navigation** — single-file is the discipline (see `single_file_html_discipline.md`).
- **Dark mode toggle** — the user picked `code_theme` once; switching mid-document violates the shipped-as-onboarded contract. (`code_theme: auto` does follow `prefers-color-scheme` for syntax highlighting.)

## Sources

### 1. Thariq Shihipar — "Claude Code HTML output" (Medium, 2026)
The spec. Five advantages mapped here: density, clarity, shareability, two-way interaction, context ingestion. The four-pattern taxonomy above is the implementation answer.

### 2. Edward Tufte — *Envisioning Information* (Graphics Press, 1990)
Ch. 2, "Micro/Macro Readings" — argues that effective information design lets the reader move between overview (TOC) and detail (paragraph) without losing context. The scrollspy + sticky TOC implements this micro/macro discipline for documents.

### 3. Amelia Wattenberger — *Why React isn't great for actually building websites* (wattenberger.com, 2022) + interactive essay archive
Argues that documents are not apps; framework runtimes are overhead. Validates the vanilla-JS + IntersectionObserver implementation choice.

### 4. Jakob Nielsen / NN/g — *How Users Read on the Web* (1997, updated 2024)
Establishes the F-shaped reading pattern: users scan headings + first sentences. The sticky-sidebar TOC + bold heading typography + H2 hairline border-bottom optimize for this pattern.

### 5. Maggie Appleton — *Digital Gardens* (maggieappleton.com, 2020)
The single-page-document-with-lightweight-interactivity pattern at scale. Her own gardens use exactly the techniques this converter emits.

### 6. Bartosz Ciechanowski — interactive essay archive (ciechanow.ski, 2017-present)
The upper bound of what vanilla-JS + inline SVG can produce in a single HTML file. Demonstrates that "lightweight" doesn't mean "low-quality."

### 7. Bret Victor — "Up and Down the Ladder of Abstraction" (worrydream.com, 2011)
Argues for letting the reader move fluidly between concrete and abstract. The TOC (abstract) + section detail (concrete) + scrollspy (the link between them) is the documents-shaped implementation.

## Applied to `md-document`

The converter emits exactly these patterns. `markdown_parser.py` extracts the structure; `html_renderer.py` renders it with the design-system tokens; `interactivity_injector.py` adds the four interactive behaviors. None of these need a JS framework or a build step.

FILE:references/single_file_html_discipline.md
# Single-File HTML Discipline (md-document edition)

**Why this exists:** The orchestrator's single-file discipline document (`markdown-html-orchestrator/references/single_file_html_discipline.md`) establishes the rule. This document records how `md-document` specifically honors it — and what trade-offs the implementation makes.

## The contract

Every md-document output is one `.html` file. The only external HTTP requests it triggers are:

1. **`fonts.googleapis.com`** — Google Fonts CSS for the user's chosen heading + body families.
2. **`cdn.jsdelivr.net`** — Prism.js core + autoloader for syntax highlighting.

Both have graceful fallbacks:
- Google Fonts blocked → system font stack (Georgia/serif fallback for serif families; system-ui/sans-serif fallback for sans families; ui-monospace fallback for mono).
- Prism CDN blocked → `<pre><code>` renders as plain monospaced text (no colors, but still legible).

No other CDN. No web fonts hosted elsewhere. No analytics. No tracking pixels. No CMS framework runtime.

## Why these two externals?

### Google Fonts CSS (not woff files)

We link the Google Fonts CSS endpoint (`fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=...&display=swap`). The CSS file is < 1 KB; the woff2 font files are lazy-loaded by the browser when they're actually needed for rendering. `display=swap` ensures system fonts show during the loading window, preventing FOIT (Flash of Invisible Text).

Alternative: base64-embed the woff2 files directly in the HTML. We rejected this because:
- A single Inter family at 4 weights is ~280 KB base64-encoded
- Most readers already have it cached from another site
- The CSS-link approach lets Google serve a smaller, browser-specific subset

### Prism.js (not highlight.js or shiki)

| Library | Core size | Why we chose Prism |
|---|---|---|
| Prism.js | ~2 KB core + per-language | Smallest core; autoloader fetches languages on demand |
| highlight.js | ~25 KB | More languages out-of-the-box but bigger initial payload |
| shiki | ~150 KB | VS-Code-fidelity output; oversized for documents |

Prism's autoloader pattern means a Python-heavy spec only fetches the Python language file, not the whole package. The result: most documents add ~5-10 KB of JS for syntax highlighting.

## What `md-document` does NOT externalize

- **CSS** — All styles inline in `<style>` block. The full BASE_CSS + style-overrides + palette is ~6 KB.
- **JavaScript** — Search/copy/scrollspy code is ~3 KB inline. No external bundle.
- **Images** — Logo (if supplied as local path) is base64-embedded. Inline SVG remains inline.
- **Icons** — Callout indicators use plain text characters (`i`, `*`, `!`) rather than icon fonts. Trade-off: less visual richness, no extra CDN entry.

## Footprint by document size

Empirically (from the smoke tests):

| Input markdown | Output HTML (no JS) | Output HTML (with JS) |
|---|---|---|
| ~150 lines (sample spec) | ~11 KB | ~15 KB |
| ~470 lines (markdown-html/CLAUDE.md) | ~17 KB | ~23 KB |

For a typical 100-500-line spec, the user gets a ~15-25 KB artifact they can email, drop in Slack, or upload to any static host. By contrast, a comparable Notion / Confluence / GitBook export would be 200 KB+ of CSS chrome + analytics scripts.

## Anti-patterns

- ❌ `<link rel="stylesheet" href="./style.css">` — separate file = shareability broken.
- ❌ `<script src="./app.js">` — same problem.
- ❌ `cdn.tailwindcss.com` — 200 KB of unused atomic CSS.
- ❌ `<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/some-icons">` — adds a third external; we don't need it.
- ❌ Service worker registration — single-file artifacts aren't apps.

## Sources

### 1. Thariq Shihipar — "Claude Code HTML output" (Medium, 2026)
"Every playground is a single HTML file with all CSS and JavaScript inlined."

### 2. marketing/landing/skills/landing/SKILL.md
Established the single-file rule in this repo. md-document inherits the discipline.

### 3. Tom MacWright — "Big" (github.com/tmcw/big, MIT)
A single-file presentation tool — full slide deck with keyboard nav in one file. Demonstrates the upper bound.

### 4. Google Fonts API documentation (developers.google.com/fonts/docs/css2)
The `display=swap` parameter behavior and CSS-vs-direct-woff trade-off.

### 5. Prism.js documentation (prismjs.com/extending.html#autoloader)
The autoloader pattern — fetch only the language plugins the document actually uses.

### 6. MDN — "Performance: Reducing HTTP Requests" (developer.mozilla.org)
Articulates why a single file beats N files even on fast networks.

### 7. Anil Dash — "The Web We Lost" (dashes.com, 2012)
The portability argument: a single self-contained HTML file is the most platform-independent web artifact possible.

## Applied to `md-document`

The renderer emits the canonical shape: `<!DOCTYPE html><html><head>...inline-style/font-link/prism-link...</head><body>...rendered-blocks...<inline-script></body></html>`. Anything that tries to externalize CSS, JS, images, or fonts beyond the two permitted endpoints is a regression.

FILE:references/toc_and_nav_ux.md
# Table-of-Contents and Navigation UX

**Why this exists:** The TOC is the single highest-leverage navigation aid in a long document. The design-system config offers four behaviors (`sticky-sidebar`, `collapsible-top`, `inline`, `none`); this document explains when each is right and what UX patterns the renderer implements.

## The four TOC variants

| Behavior | Use when | Renderer detail |
|---|---|---|
| **`sticky-sidebar`** (default) | Document > 800 words / 4+ H2 sections; landscape reading on desktop | Two-column CSS grid; nav is `position: sticky; top: 1.5rem`; collapses to top-of-page on viewports < 800px via media query |
| **`collapsible-top`** | Document ≤ 800 words but with > 3 sections; mobile-first | `<details open>` at top of document; user can collapse to recover vertical space |
| **`inline`** | Document is its own TOC (the bullet list at top IS the navigation) | TOC nav is suppressed; the markdown's own list serves the purpose |
| **`none`** | Short documents, focused single-section pieces | No TOC rendered at all |

Default is `sticky-sidebar` because the median document this converter sees is a multi-section spec or RFC, and the sidebar serves both as TOC and as "you are here" indicator (via scrollspy).

## Scrollspy implementation

`interactivity_injector.py` uses `IntersectionObserver` with this rootMargin:

```js
{ rootMargin: "-20% 0px -70% 0px", threshold: 0 }
```

A heading is considered "current" only when it's in the **upper-middle** of the viewport (between 20% from top and 30% from top). This matches the F-shape reading pattern (Nielsen/NN-g): users fixate on text just below the fold-line, not at the very top.

When the observer fires, the matching TOC link gets `aria-current="location"`. CSS then highlights it via:

```css
nav.toc a[aria-current="location"] {
    color: var(--md-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--md-accent-soft);
}
```

Both the attribute and the visual highlight are semantic — screen readers announce "current location" without us needing an extra ARIA-live region.

## Search-as-filter (not search-as-jump)

The search bar filters which H2 sections are visible. It does NOT scroll-to-match the way GitHub's `?text=foo` URL does. Reason: in a filtered view, the reader can see the structure of what survives the filter (which sections matched). A jump-to-first-match loses that structural information.

Esc clears the filter. Sticky positioning ensures the search bar stays visible during scroll.

## Sources

### 1. Jakob Nielsen / NN/g — *Table of Contents Best Practices* (2023)
The canonical reference. Establishes:
- TOC should appear at the top OR persist sticky (not just mid-document)
- Anchored links should scroll, not full-page navigate
- Current-location indication is required for documents over ~1000 words
- Depth cap at H3 (max_depth=3 default) is a usability finding — deeper hierarchies become noise

### 2. WCAG 2.2 — *Success Criterion 2.4.5: Multiple Ways* (w3.org/WAI/WCAG22)
Mandates that long pages provide more than one way to find content. The TOC + scrollspy + search trio satisfies this for any single document.

### 3. ARIA Authoring Practices — *aria-current attribute* (w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/practices/feedback/)
Documents the `aria-current="location"` pattern as the standard for "current page/section" indication. Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) announce it appropriately.

### 4. Vitepress / Docusaurus / mdBook — sticky-sidebar TOC implementations
All three of these documentation systems converged on the sticky-sidebar pattern as the right default for technical documents. We mirror their behavior (left or right column, sticky-positioned, scrollspy-enabled) rather than reinventing it.

### 5. GOV.UK Design System — *Inline navigation* (design-system.service.gov.uk)
For shorter pages, GOV.UK uses an inline anchor list rather than a sidebar. Validates the `inline` and `collapsible-top` behaviors as legitimate alternatives for shorter documents.

### 6. MDN Web Docs — *IntersectionObserver API* (developer.mozilla.org)
The browser primitive that makes scrollspy possible without scroll-event throttling. Available since 2017, ~95% browser support today.

## Applied to `md-document`

The renderer emits the right nav variant based on `toc.behavior`. The injector wires up scrollspy + search behavior. Every section heading H2-H{max_depth+1} gets an anchor + TOC entry; H1 is the document title (not navigation).

FILE:scripts/html_renderer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""html_renderer.py - Render a parsed-markdown section tree to single-file HTML.

Stdlib-only. Reads a JSON section tree (from markdown_parser.py) plus the
design-system config (from config_loader.py), emits a complete self-contained
.html file with:

  - <title> from the document's H1
  - Google Fonts CDN link (per typography.heading_font + typography.body_font)
  - Prism.js CDN link (per code_theme: light/dark/auto)
  - <style> block with :root { --md-bg: ...; } from the derived 12-token palette
  - Base CSS scaled by typography.scale_ratio and design_style
  - TOC per toc.behavior (sticky-sidebar / collapsible-top / inline / none)
  - Rendered blocks: headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, code, callouts, quotes
  - Footer with company_name + logo (base64-embedded if data: URL or local file)

NO LLM CALLS. Pure templating + config-driven CSS.

The output is one HTML file. Externals are limited to:
  - fonts.googleapis.com (Google Fonts CSS)
  - cdn.jsdelivr.net (Prism.js)
Falls back to system fonts + plain <pre> if either CDN is blocked.

Usage:
    python html_renderer.py --sections sections.json --output report.html
    python html_renderer.py --sample
    python html_renderer.py --sections - --output - --no-config  # full pipe
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import base64
import html
import json
import os
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any

_DESIGN_SYSTEM_SCRIPTS = (
    Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent.parent / "design-system" / "scripts"
)
sys.path.insert(0, str(_DESIGN_SYSTEM_SCRIPTS))
try:
    import config_loader as _cfg
except ImportError:
    _cfg = None

# Re-export from markdown_parser so html_renderer can self-sample
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent))
try:
    import markdown_parser as _mp
except ImportError:
    _mp = None


# ----- Design-style presets ----------------------------------------------------

STYLE_CSS_OVERRIDES: dict[str, str] = {
    "editorial": """
        body.style-editorial { max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.75; }
        body.style-editorial main h2 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); margin-top: 4rem; }
        body.style-editorial p { font-size: 1.0625rem; }
    """,
    "technical": """
        body.style-technical { max-width: 960px; line-height: 1.6; }
        body.style-technical main h2 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); margin-top: 2.5rem; }
        body.style-technical pre { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.5; }
    """,
    "minimal": """
        body.style-minimal { max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.65; }
        body.style-minimal main h2 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale)); margin-top: 3rem; font-weight: 400; }
        body.style-minimal .callout { background: transparent; border-left: 2px solid var(--md-border); }
    """,
    "playful": """
        body.style-playful { max-width: 880px; line-height: 1.7; }
        body.style-playful main h2 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); margin-top: 3.5rem; }
        body.style-playful .callout { border-radius: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
    """,
}


# ----- CSS template ------------------------------------------------------------

BASE_CSS = """
:root {
__PALETTE__
    --md-scale: __SCALE__;
    --md-font-heading: __HEADING_FONT__;
    --md-font-body: __BODY_FONT__;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--md-bg);
    color: var(--md-text);
    font-family: var(--md-font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

main h1, main h2, main h3, main h4, main h5, main h6 {
    font-family: var(--md-font-heading);
    color: var(--md-text);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 1.5em 0 0.5em;
    font-weight: 600;
    scroll-margin-top: 1rem;
}
main h1 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); margin-top: 0; }
main h2 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--md-border); padding-bottom: 0.3em; }
main h3 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale) * var(--md-scale)); }
main h4 { font-size: calc(1rem * var(--md-scale)); }
main h5, main h6 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--md-text-muted); }

p { margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }
a { color: var(--md-link); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
a:hover { color: var(--md-link-hover); }

strong { font-weight: 600; }
em { font-style: italic; }

code {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
    background: var(--md-code-bg);
    padding: 0.15em 0.35em;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
}
pre {
    background: var(--md-code-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    position: relative;
}
pre code { background: transparent; padding: 0; font-size: 1em; }

table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
th, td {
    border: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    padding: 0.5em 0.75em;
    text-align: left;
}
th { background: var(--md-surface); font-weight: 600; }
td.align-center, th.align-center { text-align: center; }
td.align-right, th.align-right { text-align: right; }

blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--md-border);
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    padding: 0.5em 0 0.5em 1.25em;
    color: var(--md-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }
li { margin: 0.25em 0; }

hr {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    margin: 3em 0;
}

.callout {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--md-accent);
    background: var(--md-accent-soft);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.callout .callout-label {
    font-family: var(--md-font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25em;
    color: var(--md-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5em;
}
.callout .callout-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 1.125em;
    height: 1.125em;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.callout-note { border-left-color: var(--md-link); }
.callout-note .callout-label { color: var(--md-link); }
.callout-tip { border-left-color: var(--md-success); }
.callout-tip .callout-label { color: var(--md-success); }
.callout-important { border-left-color: var(--md-accent); }
.callout-warning { border-left-color: var(--md-warn); }
.callout-warning .callout-label { color: var(--md-warn); }
.callout-caution { border-left-color: var(--md-warn); }
.callout-caution .callout-label { color: var(--md-warn); }
.callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.callout p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* TOC */
nav.toc { font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.5; }
nav.toc ol, nav.toc ul { padding-left: 1.25em; }
nav.toc a {
    color: var(--md-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.15em 0.25em;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
nav.toc a:hover { color: var(--md-link); background: var(--md-accent-soft); }
nav.toc a[aria-current="location"] {
    color: var(--md-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--md-accent-soft);
}

/* TOC variants */
body.toc-sticky-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; max-width: 1200px; }
body.toc-sticky-sidebar nav.toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 1.5rem;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 3rem);
    overflow-y: auto;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    padding-right: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    body.toc-sticky-sidebar { display: block; }
    body.toc-sticky-sidebar nav.toc { position: static; border-right: none; max-height: none; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
}

body.toc-collapsible-top nav.toc {
    background: var(--md-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
body.toc-collapsible-top nav.toc summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--md-font-heading); }

body.toc-none nav.toc { display: none; }

/* Search */
.md-search {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: var(--md-bg);
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
    z-index: 10;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.md-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    background: var(--md-surface);
    color: var(--md-text);
    font-family: inherit;
}
.md-search input:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--md-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
main section[hidden] { display: none; }

/* Code-copy button */
.code-copy {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--md-surface);
    color: var(--md-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 0.2em 0.5em;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}
pre:hover .code-copy { opacity: 1; }
.code-copy:hover { color: var(--md-text); background: var(--md-bg); }
.code-copy.copied { color: var(--md-success); }

/* Footer */
footer.md-footer {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--md-border);
    color: var(--md-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
footer.md-footer img { max-height: 24px; max-width: 120px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}
"""


# ----- Helpers -----------------------------------------------------------------

CALLOUT_ICONS: dict[str, str] = {
    "NOTE": "i",
    "TIP": "*",
    "IMPORTANT": "!",
    "WARNING": "!",
    "CAUTION": "!",
}


def _palette_to_css(palette: dict[str, str]) -> str:
    if not palette:
        # Fallback dark-mode defaults so an un-onboarded render still works
        palette = {
            "--md-bg": "#0E1E38", "--md-surface": "#142B50", "--md-border": "#1A3868",
            "--md-text": "#F7F7F2", "--md-text-muted": "rgba(247, 247, 242, 0.68)",
            "--md-accent": "#00D4AA", "--md-accent-soft": "rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.14)",
            "--md-code-bg": "#122648",
            "--md-link": "#00D4AA", "--md-link-hover": "#08FECE",
            "--md-success": "#10A85C", "--md-warn": "#C87C10",
        }
    return "\n".join(f"    {k}: {v};" for k, v in palette.items())


def _font_url(heading: str, body: str) -> str:
    families = sorted({heading, body})
    parts = "&".join(f"family={f.replace(' ', '+')}:wght@400;600" for f in families)
    return f"https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?{parts}&display=swap"


def _font_stack(name: str, kind: str) -> str:
    fallback = ("Georgia, serif" if "serif" in name.lower() or name in
                ("Playfair Display", "Merriweather", "Lora", "Source Serif 4")
                else "system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif")
    if "Mono" in name or "Code" in name:
        fallback = "ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace"
    return f"'{name}', {fallback}"


def _prism_theme_link(code_theme: str) -> str:
    # auto: load both light + dark prefers-color-scheme variants
    if code_theme == "dark":
        return ('<link rel="stylesheet" '
                'href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/themes/prism-tomorrow.min.css">')
    if code_theme == "light":
        return ('<link rel="stylesheet" '
                'href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/themes/prism.min.css">')
    return (
        '<link rel="stylesheet" media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" '
        'href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/themes/prism.min.css">\n'
        '<link rel="stylesheet" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" '
        'href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/themes/prism-tomorrow.min.css">'
    )


def _embed_logo(logo_url: str) -> str:
    """Return a usable src attribute for the logo. Base64-embed local paths;
    leave URLs as-is (recipient's browser will fetch them)."""
    if not logo_url:
        return ""
    if logo_url.startswith(("data:", "http://", "https://")):
        return logo_url
    p = Path(logo_url).expanduser()
    if p.exists() and p.is_file():
        ext = p.suffix.lstrip(".").lower() or "png"
        data = base64.b64encode(p.read_bytes()).decode("ascii")
        mime = {"png": "image/png", "jpg": "image/jpeg", "jpeg": "image/jpeg",
                "svg": "image/svg+xml", "gif": "image/gif", "webp": "image/webp"}.get(
            ext, f"image/{ext}")
        return f"data:{mime};base64,{data}"
    return logo_url  # let the browser handle the broken reference visibly


def _render_block(block: dict[str, Any]) -> str:
    t = block["type"]
    if t == "heading":
        level = block["level"]
        anchor = block["anchor"]
        text = _mp.render_inline_html(block["text"]) if _mp else html.escape(block["text"])
        return f'<h{level} id="{anchor}">{text}</h{level}>'
    if t == "paragraph":
        return f"<p>{_mp.render_inline_html(block['text']) if _mp else html.escape(block['text'])}</p>"
    if t == "hr":
        return "<hr>"
    if t == "code":
        lang = block.get("language") or "text"
        # Prism class convention
        body = html.escape(block["body"])
        return f'<pre><button class="code-copy" type="button" aria-label="Copy code">Copy</button><code class="language-{html.escape(lang)}">{body}</code></pre>'
    if t == "list":
        tag = "ol" if block.get("ordered") else "ul"
        items = "".join(
            f"<li>{_mp.render_inline_html(item) if _mp else html.escape(item)}</li>"
            for item in block["items"]
        )
        return f"<{tag}>{items}</{tag}>"
    if t == "table":
        headers = block["headers"]
        aligns = block.get("aligns") or ["left"] * len(headers)
        rows = block["rows"]
        thead = "<thead><tr>" + "".join(
            f'<th class="align-{a}">{_mp.render_inline_html(h) if _mp else html.escape(h)}</th>'
            for h, a in zip(headers, aligns)
        ) + "</tr></thead>"
        tbody = "<tbody>" + "".join(
            "<tr>" + "".join(
                f'<td class="align-{aligns[i] if i < len(aligns) else "left"}">'
                f'{_mp.render_inline_html(cell) if _mp else html.escape(cell)}</td>'
                for i, cell in enumerate(row)
            ) + "</tr>"
            for row in rows
        ) + "</tbody>"
        return f"<table>{thead}{tbody}</table>"
    if t == "callout":
        kind = (block.get("kind") or "NOTE").upper()
        icon = CALLOUT_ICONS.get(kind, "i")
        body = "<br>".join(
            _mp.render_inline_html(ln) if _mp else html.escape(ln)
            for ln in (block.get("body_lines") or []) if ln
        )
        klass = kind.lower()
        return (
            f'<aside class="callout callout-{klass}" role="note">'
            f'<div class="callout-label"><span class="callout-icon" aria-hidden="true">{icon}</span>'
            f'{html.escape(kind)}</div>'
            f'<div class="callout-body">{body}</div>'
            f'</aside>'
        )
    if t == "blockquote":
        body = "<br>".join(
            _mp.render_inline_html(ln) if _mp else html.escape(ln)
            for ln in block.get("body_lines") or [] if ln
        )
        return f"<blockquote>{body}</blockquote>"
    return ""


def _render_toc(blocks: list[dict[str, Any]], max_depth: int, behavior: str) -> str:
    if behavior == "none":
        return ""

    items = [b for b in blocks if b["type"] == "heading" and 2 <= b["level"] <= max_depth + 1]
    if not items:
        return ""

    # Group H2..H{max_depth+1} into a nested <ol> structure
    out: list[str] = []
    out.append('<nav class="toc" aria-label="Table of contents">')
    if behavior == "collapsible-top":
        out.append('<details open><summary>Contents</summary>')
    out.append("<ol>")
    last_level = 2
    for h in items:
        lvl = h["level"]
        if lvl > last_level:
            out.append("<ol>" * (lvl - last_level))
        elif lvl < last_level:
            out.append("</ol>" * (last_level - lvl))
        last_level = lvl
        out.append(f'<li><a href="#{h["anchor"]}">{html.escape(h["text"])}</a></li>')
    if last_level > 2:
        out.append("</ol>" * (last_level - 2))
    out.append("</ol>")
    if behavior == "collapsible-top":
        out.append("</details>")
    out.append("</nav>")
    return "\n".join(out)


def render(sections: dict[str, Any], config: dict[str, Any]) -> str:
    meta = sections.get("meta", {})
    blocks = sections.get("blocks", [])

    title = meta.get("title") or "Document"
    palette = config.get("derived_palette") or {}
    typo = config.get("typography") or {}
    heading_font = typo.get("heading_font", "Inter")
    body_font = typo.get("body_font", "Inter")
    scale = typo.get("scale_ratio", 1.25)
    style = config.get("design_style", "technical")
    code_theme = config.get("code_theme", "auto")
    toc_cfg = config.get("toc") or {}
    toc_behavior = toc_cfg.get("behavior", "sticky-sidebar")
    toc_max_depth = toc_cfg.get("max_depth", 3)
    company_name = config.get("company_name", "")
    logo_url = _embed_logo(config.get("logo_url", "") or "")

    css = (BASE_CSS
           .replace("__PALETTE__", _palette_to_css(palette))
           .replace("__SCALE__", str(scale))
           .replace("__HEADING_FONT__", _font_stack(heading_font, "heading"))
           .replace("__BODY_FONT__", _font_stack(body_font, "body")))
    css += STYLE_CSS_OVERRIDES.get(style, "")

    toc_html = _render_toc(blocks, toc_max_depth, toc_behavior)
    body_html = "\n".join(_render_block(b) for b in blocks)

    footer_parts: list[str] = []
    if logo_url:
        footer_parts.append(f'<img src="{html.escape(logo_url)}" alt="{html.escape(company_name or "Logo")}">')
    if company_name:
        footer_parts.append(f"<span>{html.escape(company_name)}</span>")
    footer_parts.append(f'<span style="margin-left:auto">Generated by markdown-html</span>')
    footer_html = ("<footer class=\"md-footer\">" + "".join(footer_parts) + "</footer>"
                   if footer_parts else "")

    search_html = (
        '<div class="md-search">'
        '<input type="search" id="md-search-input" '
        'placeholder="Filter sections… (Esc to clear)" '
        'aria-label="Filter document sections">'
        '</div>'
    )

    return f"""<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
<title>{html.escape(title)}</title>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com" crossorigin>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="{_font_url(heading_font, body_font)}">
{_prism_theme_link(code_theme)}
<style>{css}</style>
</head>
<body class="style-{style} toc-{toc_behavior}">
{toc_html}
<main>
{search_html}
{body_html}
{footer_html}
</main>
<script defer src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/components/prism-core.min.js"></script>
<script defer src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/prismjs@1.29.0/plugins/autoloader/prism-autoloader.min.js"></script>
</body>
</html>"""


def main(argv: list[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument("--sections", help="Path to sections JSON, or '-' for stdin")
    parser.add_argument("--output", help="Path to write HTML, or '-' for stdout")
    parser.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                        help="Render a built-in sample document")
    parser.add_argument("--no-config", action="store_true",
                        help="Bypass design-system config (use DEFAULTS)")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        if _mp is None:
            print("error: markdown_parser not importable", file=sys.stderr)
            return 2
        sections = _mp.parse_markdown(_mp.SAMPLE_MARKDOWN)
    elif args.sections:
        raw = sys.stdin.read() if args.sections == "-" else Path(args.sections).read_text(encoding="utf-8")
        sections = json.loads(raw)
    else:
        parser.print_help()
        return 0

    if args.no_config or os.environ.get("MARKDOWN_HTML_NO_CONFIG") == "1":
        config = _cfg.DEFAULTS if _cfg else {}
    else:
        config = _cfg.load_config() if _cfg else {}

    output = render(sections, config)

    if args.output and args.output != "-":
        Path(args.output).write_text(output, encoding="utf-8")
        print(f"wrote {args.output}: {len(output):,} bytes, "
              f"{sections['meta'].get('section_count', 0)} sections")
    else:
        print(output)
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))

FILE:scripts/interactivity_injector.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""interactivity_injector.py - Inject vanilla-JS interactivity into rendered HTML.

Stdlib-only. Takes an HTML file produced by html_renderer.py and injects a
<script> block (immediately before </body>) that wires up:

  - search       Client-side filter on the search input — hides H2 sections
                 whose heading or body text doesn't match the query. Esc clears.
  - copycode     Click handler on every .code-copy button. Copies the <code>
                 text to clipboard, toggles a "copied" state for 1.2s.
  - smoothscroll Click handler on TOC links — smooth-scrolls to the target
                 anchor. Complements CSS scroll-behavior: smooth as a fallback.
  - scrollspy    IntersectionObserver on every <h2 id="..."> — sets
                 aria-current="location" on the matching TOC link as the user
                 reads. Foundation for "you are here" navigation.

NO LLM CALLS. Pure script template + HTML insertion.

The injected JS:
  - Uses no frameworks (vanilla DOM API + IntersectionObserver only)
  - Total payload ~3 KB minified-ish
  - Degrades gracefully: if IntersectionObserver is missing (very old browsers),
    scrollspy is silently skipped; the rest still works.

Idempotent: if the script block is already present (by ID), the file is
left unchanged.

Usage:
    python interactivity_injector.py --file report.html \\
        --features search,copycode,smoothscroll,scrollspy
    python interactivity_injector.py --sample
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import re
import sys
from pathlib import Path

INJECT_MARKER_ID = "md-document-interactivity-v1"


# JavaScript payload. Indented carefully so the produced HTML is still readable.
JS_PAYLOAD_TEMPLATE = """\
<script id="__MARKER__">
(function () {
  "use strict";
  var ENABLED = __FEATURES__;

  // ----- Section grouping (used by search) -----
  // Each H2 + everything until the next H2 forms a "section" for filter purposes.
  function groupSections(root) {
    var groups = [];
    var current = null;
    Array.prototype.forEach.call(root.children, function (el) {
      if (el.tagName === "H2") {
        if (current) groups.push(current);
        current = { heading: el, elements: [el], text: el.textContent.toLowerCase() };
      } else if (current) {
        current.elements.push(el);
        current.text += " " + (el.textContent || "").toLowerCase();
      }
    });
    if (current) groups.push(current);
    return groups;
  }

  // ----- Search -----
  function wireSearch(root) {
    var input = document.getElementById("md-search-input");
    if (!input || !ENABLED.search) return;
    var groups = groupSections(root);
    function apply() {
      var q = input.value.trim().toLowerCase();
      groups.forEach(function (g) {
        var visible = !q || g.text.indexOf(q) !== -1;
        g.elements.forEach(function (el) { el.hidden = !visible; });
      });
    }
    input.addEventListener("input", apply);
    input.addEventListener("keydown", function (e) {
      if (e.key === "Escape") { input.value = ""; apply(); }
    });
  }

  // ----- Code-copy -----
  function wireCopy() {
    if (!ENABLED.copycode) return;
    Array.prototype.forEach.call(
      document.querySelectorAll("pre .code-copy"),
      function (btn) {
        btn.addEventListener("click", function () {
          var pre = btn.parentElement;
          var code = pre.querySelector("code");
          if (!code) return;
          var text = code.textContent;
          var done = function () {
            btn.classList.add("copied");
            var original = btn.textContent;
            btn.textContent = "Copied";
            setTimeout(function () {
              btn.classList.remove("copied");
              btn.textContent = original === "Copied" ? "Copy" : original;
            }, 1200);
          };
          if (navigator.clipboard && navigator.clipboard.writeText) {
            navigator.clipboard.writeText(text).then(done, function () {
              // Fallback to execCommand on older browsers
              fallbackCopy(text);
              done();
            });
          } else {
            fallbackCopy(text);
            done();
          }
        });
      }
    );
  }

  function fallbackCopy(text) {
    var ta = document.createElement("textarea");
    ta.value = text;
    ta.style.position = "fixed";
    ta.style.opacity = "0";
    document.body.appendChild(ta);
    ta.select();
    try { document.execCommand("copy"); } catch (e) {}
    document.body.removeChild(ta);
  }

  // ----- Smooth-scroll for TOC links -----
  function wireSmoothScroll() {
    if (!ENABLED.smoothscroll) return;
    Array.prototype.forEach.call(
      document.querySelectorAll("nav.toc a[href^=\\\"#\\\"]"),
      function (a) {
        a.addEventListener("click", function (e) {
          var id = a.getAttribute("href").slice(1);
          var target = document.getElementById(id);
          if (!target) return;
          e.preventDefault();
          target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth", block: "start" });
          history.replaceState(null, "", "#" + id);
        });
      }
    );
  }

  // ----- Scrollspy -----
  function wireScrollSpy() {
    if (!ENABLED.scrollspy || !("IntersectionObserver" in window)) return;
    var tocLinks = {};
    Array.prototype.forEach.call(
      document.querySelectorAll("nav.toc a[href^=\\\"#\\\"]"),
      function (a) {
        var id = a.getAttribute("href").slice(1);
        tocLinks[id] = a;
      }
    );
    var headings = document.querySelectorAll("main h2[id], main h3[id]");
    if (!headings.length) return;

    function clearActive() {
      Object.keys(tocLinks).forEach(function (k) {
        tocLinks[k].removeAttribute("aria-current");
      });
    }

    var observer = new IntersectionObserver(function (entries) {
      // Pick the topmost entry currently intersecting
      var visible = entries.filter(function (e) { return e.isIntersecting; });
      if (visible.length === 0) return;
      visible.sort(function (a, b) { return a.boundingClientRect.top - b.boundingClientRect.top; });
      var id = visible[0].target.id;
      var link = tocLinks[id];
      if (link) { clearActive(); link.setAttribute("aria-current", "location"); }
    }, { rootMargin: "-20% 0px -70% 0px", threshold: 0 });

    Array.prototype.forEach.call(headings, function (h) { observer.observe(h); });
  }

  // ----- Boot -----
  function init() {
    var main = document.querySelector("main");
    if (!main) return;
    wireSearch(main);
    wireCopy();
    wireSmoothScroll();
    wireScrollSpy();
  }

  if (document.readyState === "loading") {
    document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", init);
  } else {
    init();
  }
})();
</script>
"""

ALL_FEATURES = ("search", "copycode", "smoothscroll", "scrollspy")


def _features_dict(features: list[str]) -> str:
    enabled = set(features)
    parts = ",".join(f'"{f}": {"true" if f in enabled else "false"}' for f in ALL_FEATURES)
    return "{" + parts + "}"


def inject(html_text: str, features: list[str]) -> tuple[str, bool]:
    """Return (new_text, was_modified). Idempotent: no-op if marker already present."""
    if f'id="{INJECT_MARKER_ID}"' in html_text:
        return (html_text, False)

    payload = (JS_PAYLOAD_TEMPLATE
               .replace("__MARKER__", INJECT_MARKER_ID)
               .replace("__FEATURES__", _features_dict(features)))

    # Inject immediately before </body>
    closing = re.compile(r"</body\s*>", re.IGNORECASE)
    m = closing.search(html_text)
    if not m:
        # No </body> tag — append at end
        return (html_text + "\n" + payload, True)
    new_text = html_text[:m.start()] + payload + html_text[m.start():]
    return (new_text, True)


def main(argv: list[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument("--file", help="Path to HTML file to modify in place")
    parser.add_argument("--features",
                        default="search,copycode,smoothscroll,scrollspy",
                        help="Comma-separated subset of: search, copycode, smoothscroll, scrollspy")
    parser.add_argument("--output",
                        help="Write to this path instead of in-place. '-' for stdout.")
    parser.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                        help="Inject into a fresh render of the built-in sample doc")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    feats = [f.strip() for f in args.features.split(",") if f.strip()]
    invalid = [f for f in feats if f not in ALL_FEATURES]
    if invalid:
        print(f"error: unknown feature(s): {invalid}. "
              f"Valid: {list(ALL_FEATURES)}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 2

    if args.sample:
        # Render the sample on the fly so the injector can be exercised standalone
        sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent))
        import html_renderer
        import markdown_parser
        sections = markdown_parser.parse_markdown(markdown_parser.SAMPLE_MARKDOWN)
        sample_html = html_renderer.render(sections, {})
        modified, was = inject(sample_html, feats)
        out = args.output or "-"
        if out == "-":
            print(modified)
        else:
            Path(out).write_text(modified, encoding="utf-8")
            print(f"wrote {out}: {len(modified):,} bytes "
                  f"(injected: {feats})")
        return 0

    if not args.file:
        parser.print_help()
        return 0

    src = Path(args.file)
    if not src.exists():
        print(f"error: file not found: {src}", file=sys.stderr)
        return 2
    original = src.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
    modified, was = inject(original, feats)

    if args.output:
        if args.output == "-":
            print(modified)
            return 0
        Path(args.output).write_text(modified, encoding="utf-8")
        target = args.output
    else:
        src.write_text(modified, encoding="utf-8")
        target = str(src)

    if was:
        print(f"injected: {feats} -> {target} "
              f"({len(modified) - len(original):+,} bytes)")
    else:
        print(f"no-op: marker '{INJECT_MARKER_ID}' already present in {target}")
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))

FILE:scripts/markdown_parser.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""markdown_parser.py - CommonMark-subset parser for the md-document converter.

Stdlib-only. Reads a markdown file (or stdin), produces a structured section
tree as JSON that the html_renderer can consume. NO LLM CALLS — pure regex
+ state-machine line tokenization.

Scope (CommonMark subset sufficient for agent-generated specs/reports/RFCs):
  - Headings: # / ## / ### / #### / ##### / ######  (1-6 levels)
  - Paragraphs (lines separated by blank lines)
  - Fenced code blocks (``` with optional language tag)
  - Tables (GFM: header row + delimiter row + body rows)
  - GFM-style callouts: > [!NOTE], > [!TIP], > [!IMPORTANT], > [!WARNING], > [!CAUTION]
  - Plain blockquotes: > text
  - Ordered lists: 1. / 2. / 3. (single-level only)
  - Unordered lists: - / * / + (single-level only)
  - Horizontal rules: --- / *** / ___
  - Inline: **bold** / *italic* / `code` / [text](url) / ![alt](url)

Out of scope: nested lists, HTML inlines, footnotes, definition lists, task
list checkboxes (rendered as plain text), reference-style links, hard line
breaks (two-space). These can be added later if a real document needs them.

The output is a JSON object with two keys:
  - meta:   {title, line_count, heading_count, section_count}
  - blocks: ordered list of block nodes; each section H2+ is also stored as
            a structural anchor for the TOC + scrollspy.

Usage:
    python markdown_parser.py --input report.md
    python markdown_parser.py --input - --output sections.json
    python markdown_parser.py --sample
"""

from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import re
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any

CALLOUT_RE = re.compile(r"^>\s*\[!(NOTE|TIP|IMPORTANT|WARNING|CAUTION)\]\s*$", re.IGNORECASE)
HEADING_RE = re.compile(r"^(#{1,6})\s+(.+?)\s*#*\s*$")
FENCE_RE = re.compile(r"^```(\S*)\s*$")
HR_RE = re.compile(r"^(-{3,}|\*{3,}|_{3,})\s*$")
ORDERED_LI_RE = re.compile(r"^(\d+)\.\s+(.+)$")
UNORDERED_LI_RE = re.compile(r"^[-*+]\s+(.+)$")
TABLE_DELIM_RE = re.compile(r"^\|?\s*:?-{3,}:?\s*(\|\s*:?-{3,}:?\s*)+\|?\s*$")
TABLE_ROW_RE = re.compile(r"^\|.*\|\s*$")
BLOCKQUOTE_RE = re.compile(r"^>\s?(.*)$")

INLINE_CODE_RE = re.compile(r"`([^`]+)`")
BOLD_RE = re.compile(r"\*\*([^*]+)\*\*")
ITALIC_RE = re.compile(r"(?<!\*)\*([^*]+)\*(?!\*)")
LINK_RE = re.compile(r"\[([^\]]+)\]\(([^)]+)\)")
IMAGE_RE = re.compile(r"!\[([^\]]*)\]\(([^)]+)\)")


def slugify(text: str) -> str:
    """Convert a heading text to a URL-safe anchor slug."""
    text = re.sub(r"<[^>]+>", "", text)  # strip any HTML tags
    text = re.sub(r"[^a-zA-Z0-9\s-]", "", text)
    text = re.sub(r"\s+", "-", text.strip())
    return text.lower() or "section"


def render_inline_html(text: str) -> str:
    """Convert inline markdown markup to HTML, with HTML-escaping for safety."""
    # HTML-escape first, then re-introduce markup via tokens that won't collide
    # with user content. We use placeholder tokens to avoid double-substitution.
    out = text
    out = out.replace("&", "&amp;").replace("<", "&lt;").replace(">", "&gt;")

    # Images first (so the ! prefix isn't eaten by link)
    out = IMAGE_RE.sub(lambda m: f'<img src="{m.group(2)}" alt="{m.group(1)}">', out)
    # Links
    out = LINK_RE.sub(lambda m: f'<a href="{m.group(2)}">{m.group(1)}</a>', out)
    # Inline code (before bold/italic so backticks short-circuit emphasis)
    out = INLINE_CODE_RE.sub(lambda m: f"<code>{m.group(1)}</code>", out)
    # Bold
    out = BOLD_RE.sub(lambda m: f"<strong>{m.group(1)}</strong>", out)
    # Italic (single * not adjacent to another *)
    out = ITALIC_RE.sub(lambda m: f"<em>{m.group(1)}</em>", out)
    return out


def parse_table(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Parse a GFM table starting at lines[start]. Returns (node, next_index)."""
    header_line = lines[start]
    delim_line = lines[start + 1]
    body_lines: list[str] = []
    i = start + 2
    while i < len(lines) and TABLE_ROW_RE.match(lines[i]):
        body_lines.append(lines[i])
        i += 1

    def split_row(row: str) -> list[str]:
        cells = row.strip().strip("|").split("|")
        return [c.strip() for c in cells]

    headers = split_row(header_line)
    aligns = []
    for cell in split_row(delim_line):
        s = cell.strip()
        if s.startswith(":") and s.endswith(":"):
            aligns.append("center")
        elif s.endswith(":"):
            aligns.append("right")
        else:
            aligns.append("left")
    rows = [split_row(r) for r in body_lines]

    return ({"type": "table", "headers": headers, "aligns": aligns, "rows": rows}, i)


def parse_list(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Parse a single-level ordered or unordered list starting at start."""
    first = lines[start]
    ordered = bool(ORDERED_LI_RE.match(first))
    items: list[str] = []
    i = start
    while i < len(lines):
        if ordered:
            m = ORDERED_LI_RE.match(lines[i])
            if not m:
                break
            items.append(m.group(2))
        else:
            m = UNORDERED_LI_RE.match(lines[i])
            if not m:
                break
            items.append(m.group(1))
        i += 1
    return ({"type": "list", "ordered": ordered, "items": items}, i)


def parse_callout(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Parse a GFM-style callout starting at start.

    Pattern:
        > [!NOTE]
        > Body line 1
        > Body line 2
    """
    m = CALLOUT_RE.match(lines[start])
    kind = m.group(1).upper() if m else "NOTE"
    body: list[str] = []
    i = start + 1
    while i < len(lines):
        bq = BLOCKQUOTE_RE.match(lines[i])
        if not bq:
            break
        body.append(bq.group(1))
        i += 1
    return ({"type": "callout", "kind": kind, "body_lines": body}, i)


def parse_blockquote(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Parse a plain blockquote (no callout marker)."""
    body: list[str] = []
    i = start
    while i < len(lines):
        bq = BLOCKQUOTE_RE.match(lines[i])
        if not bq:
            break
        body.append(bq.group(1))
        i += 1
    return ({"type": "blockquote", "body_lines": body}, i)


def parse_code_block(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Parse a fenced code block starting at start (which is the opening fence)."""
    m = FENCE_RE.match(lines[start])
    language = m.group(1).strip() if m else ""
    body: list[str] = []
    i = start + 1
    while i < len(lines):
        if FENCE_RE.match(lines[i]):
            i += 1
            break
        body.append(lines[i])
        i += 1
    return ({"type": "code", "language": language, "body": "\n".join(body)}, i)


def parse_paragraph(lines: list[str], start: int) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], int]:
    """Collect consecutive non-empty, non-block lines into a paragraph."""
    body: list[str] = []
    i = start
    while i < len(lines):
        ln = lines[i]
        if not ln.strip():
            break
        # Stop if we hit a block-level construct
        if (HEADING_RE.match(ln) or FENCE_RE.match(ln) or HR_RE.match(ln) or
                CALLOUT_RE.match(ln) or BLOCKQUOTE_RE.match(ln) or
                ORDERED_LI_RE.match(ln) or UNORDERED_LI_RE.match(ln) or
                TABLE_ROW_RE.match(ln)):
            break
        body.append(ln)
        i += 1
    text = " ".join(s.strip() for s in body)
    return ({"type": "paragraph", "text": text}, i)


def parse_markdown(text: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
    """Top-level parse — returns {meta, blocks}."""
    lines = text.splitlines()
    blocks: list[dict[str, Any]] = []
    i = 0
    title = ""
    heading_count = 0
    section_count = 0

    while i < len(lines):
        line = lines[i]

        if not line.strip():
            i += 1
            continue

        # Heading
        h = HEADING_RE.match(line)
        if h:
            level = len(h.group(1))
            text_inline = h.group(2).strip()
            anchor = slugify(text_inline)
            heading_count += 1
            if level == 1 and not title:
                title = text_inline
            if level >= 2:
                section_count += 1
            blocks.append({
                "type": "heading",
                "level": level,
                "text": text_inline,
                "anchor": anchor,
            })
            i += 1
            continue

        # HR
        if HR_RE.match(line):
            blocks.append({"type": "hr"})
            i += 1
            continue

        # Fenced code
        if FENCE_RE.match(line):
            node, next_i = parse_code_block(lines, i)
            blocks.append(node)
            i = next_i
            continue

        # Callout (more specific than blockquote — must match first)
        if CALLOUT_RE.match(line):
            node, next_i = parse_callout(lines, i)
            blocks.append(node)
            i = next_i
            continue

        # Plain blockquote
        if BLOCKQUOTE_RE.match(line):
            node, next_i = parse_blockquote(lines, i)
            blocks.append(node)
            i = next_i
            continue

        # Table (header row + delim row check ahead)
        if TABLE_ROW_RE.match(line) and i + 1 < len(lines) and TABLE_DELIM_RE.match(lines[i + 1]):
            node, next_i = parse_table(lines, i)
            blocks.append(node)
            i = next_i
            continue

        # Lists
        if ORDERED_LI_RE.match(line) or UNORDERED_LI_RE.match(line):
            node, next_i = parse_list(lines, i)
            blocks.append(node)
            i = next_i
            continue

        # Paragraph (fallback)
        node, next_i = parse_paragraph(lines, i)
        blocks.append(node)
        i = next_i

    return {
        "meta": {
            "title": title,
            "line_count": len(lines),
            "heading_count": heading_count,
            "section_count": section_count,
        },
        "blocks": blocks,
    }


SAMPLE_MARKDOWN = """# Sample Specification

## Table of Contents

- Goals
- Architecture
- Risks

## Goals

We will integrate **Stripe Connect** with the existing checkout flow.

| Phase | Timeline | Owner |
|-------|----------|-------|
| Design | Week 1 | jane |
| Build | Week 2-3 | dev team |
| Ship | Week 4 | jane |

## Architecture

The integration uses webhooks for async events.

```python
def handle_webhook(event):
    if event.type == "payment.succeeded":
        mark_paid(event.data.object.id)
```

> [!NOTE]
> All webhook handlers must be idempotent.

> [!WARNING]
> Tax calculation has edge cases for digital goods in the EU.

## Risks

1. Webhook delivery delays
2. Tax calculation edge cases for VAT
3. Refund cascading across multi-party transfers

See [Stripe Connect docs](https://stripe.com/docs/connect) for details.
"""


def main(argv: list[str]) -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__.split("\n")[0])
    parser.add_argument("--input", help="Path to markdown file, or '-' for stdin")
    parser.add_argument("--output", help="Path to write JSON output (else stdout)")
    parser.add_argument("--sample", action="store_true",
                        help="Parse a built-in sample markdown document")
    args = parser.parse_args(argv)

    if args.sample:
        text = SAMPLE_MARKDOWN
    elif args.input:
        if args.input == "-":
            text = sys.stdin.read()
        else:
            path = Path(args.input)
            if not path.exists():
                print(f"error: input not found: {path}", file=sys.stderr)
                return 2
            text = path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
    else:
        parser.print_help()
        return 0

    result = parse_markdown(text)
    payload = json.dumps(result, indent=2)

    if args.output:
        Path(args.output).write_text(payload, encoding="utf-8")
        print(f"wrote {args.output}: {result['meta']['heading_count']} headings, "
              f"{len(result['blocks'])} blocks")
    else:
        print(payload)

    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    sys.exit(main(sys.argv[1:]))