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---
name: "dependency-auditor"
description: "Audit and manage dependencies across multi-language projects. Identifies vulnerabilities, license conflicts, transitive dependency risks, and safe-upgrade paths. Use when auditing third-party packages before release, investigating a CVE, planning a major version bump, or running a license-compliance review."
---
# Dependency Auditor
> **Skill Type:** POWERFUL
> **Category:** Engineering
> **Domain:** Dependency Management & Security
## Overview
The **Dependency Auditor** is a comprehensive toolkit for analyzing, auditing, and managing dependencies across multi-language software projects. This skill provides deep visibility into your project's dependency ecosystem, enabling teams to identify vulnerabilities, ensure license compliance, optimize dependency trees, and plan safe upgrades.
In modern software development, dependencies form complex webs that can introduce significant security, legal, and maintenance risks. A single project might have hundreds of direct and transitive dependencies, each potentially introducing vulnerabilities, license conflicts, or maintenance burden. This skill addresses these challenges through automated analysis and actionable recommendations.
## Core Capabilities
### 1. Vulnerability Scanning & CVE Matching
**Comprehensive Security Analysis**
- Scans dependencies against built-in vulnerability databases
- Matches Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) patterns
- Identifies known security issues across multiple ecosystems
- Analyzes transitive dependency vulnerabilities
- Provides CVSS scores and exploit assessments
- Tracks vulnerability disclosure timelines
- Maps vulnerabilities to dependency paths
**Multi-Language Support**
- **JavaScript/Node.js**: package.json, package-lock.json, yarn.lock
- **Python**: requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, Pipfile.lock, poetry.lock
- **Go**: go.mod, go.sum
- **Rust**: Cargo.toml, Cargo.lock
- **Ruby**: Gemfile, Gemfile.lock
- **Java/Maven**: pom.xml, gradle.lockfile
- **PHP**: composer.json, composer.lock
- **C#/.NET**: packages.config, project.assets.json
### 2. License Compliance & Legal Risk Assessment
**License Classification System**
- **Permissive Licenses**: MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD (2-clause, 3-clause), ISC
- **Copyleft (Strong)**: GPL (v2, v3), AGPL (v3)
- **Copyleft (Weak)**: LGPL (v2.1, v3), MPL (v2.0)
- **Proprietary**: Commercial, custom, or restrictive licenses
- **Dual Licensed**: Multi-license scenarios and compatibility
- **Unknown/Ambiguous**: Missing or unclear licensing
**Conflict Detection**
- Identifies incompatible license combinations
- Warns about GPL contamination in permissive projects
- Analyzes license inheritance through dependency chains
- Provides compliance recommendations for distribution
- Generates legal risk matrices for decision-making
### 3. Outdated Dependency Detection
**Version Analysis**
- Identifies dependencies with available updates
- Categorizes updates by severity (patch, minor, major)
- Detects pinned versions that may be outdated
- Analyzes semantic versioning patterns
- Identifies floating version specifiers
- Tracks release frequencies and maintenance status
**Maintenance Status Assessment**
- Identifies abandoned or unmaintained packages
- Analyzes commit frequency and contributor activity
- Tracks last release dates and security patch availability
- Identifies packages with known end-of-life dates
- Assesses upstream maintenance quality
### 4. Dependency Bloat Analysis
**Unused Dependency Detection**
- Identifies dependencies that aren't actually imported/used
- Analyzes import statements and usage patterns
- Detects redundant dependencies with overlapping functionality
- Identifies oversized packages for simple use cases
- Maps actual vs. declared dependency usage
**Redundancy Analysis**
- Identifies multiple packages providing similar functionality
- Detects version conflicts in transitive dependencies
- Analyzes bundle size impact of dependencies
- Identifies opportunities for dependency consolidation
- Maps dependency overlap and duplication
### 5. Upgrade Path Planning & Breaking Change Risk
**Semantic Versioning Analysis**
- Analyzes semver patterns to predict breaking changes
- Identifies safe upgrade paths (patch/minor versions)
- Flags major version updates requiring attention
- Tracks breaking changes across dependency updates
- Provides rollback strategies for failed upgrades
**Risk Assessment Matrix**
- Low Risk: Patch updates, security fixes
- Medium Risk: Minor updates with new features
- High Risk: Major version updates, API changes
- Critical Risk: Dependencies with known breaking changes
**Upgrade Prioritization**
- Security patches: Highest priority
- Bug fixes: High priority
- Feature updates: Medium priority
- Major rewrites: Planned priority
- Deprecated features: Immediate attention
### 6. Supply Chain Security
**Dependency Provenance**
- Verifies package signatures and checksums
- Analyzes package download sources and mirrors
- Identifies suspicious or compromised packages
- Tracks package ownership changes and maintainer shifts
- Detects typosquatting and malicious packages
**Transitive Risk Analysis**
- Maps complete dependency trees
- Identifies high-risk transitive dependencies
- Analyzes dependency depth and complexity
- Tracks influence of indirect dependencies
- Provides supply chain risk scoring
### 7. Lockfile Analysis & Deterministic Builds
**Lockfile Validation**
- Ensures lockfiles are up-to-date with manifests
- Validates integrity hashes and version consistency
- Identifies drift between environments
- Analyzes lockfile conflicts and resolution strategies
- Ensures deterministic, reproducible builds
**Environment Consistency**
- Compares dependencies across environments (dev/staging/prod)
- Identifies version mismatches between team members
- Validates CI/CD environment consistency
- Tracks dependency resolution differences
## Technical Architecture
### Scanner Engine (`dep_scanner.py`)
- Multi-format parser supporting 8+ package ecosystems
- Built-in vulnerability database with 500+ CVE patterns
- Transitive dependency resolution from lockfiles
- JSON and human-readable output formats
- Configurable scanning depth and exclusion patterns
### License Analyzer (`license_checker.py`)
- License detection from package metadata and files
- Compatibility matrix with 20+ license types
- Conflict detection engine with remediation suggestions
- Risk scoring based on distribution and usage context
- Export capabilities for legal review
### Upgrade Planner (`upgrade_planner.py`)
- Semantic version analysis with breaking change prediction
- Dependency ordering based on risk and interdependence
- Migration checklists with testing recommendations
- Rollback procedures for failed upgrades
- Timeline estimation for upgrade cycles
## Use Cases & Applications
### Security Teams
- **Vulnerability Management**: Continuous scanning for security issues
- **Incident Response**: Rapid assessment of vulnerable dependencies
- **Supply Chain Monitoring**: Tracking third-party security posture
- **Compliance Reporting**: Automated security compliance documentation
### Legal & Compliance Teams
- **License Auditing**: Comprehensive license compliance verification
- **Risk Assessment**: Legal risk analysis for software distribution
- **Due Diligence**: Dependency licensing for M&A activities
- **Policy Enforcement**: Automated license policy compliance
### Development Teams
- **Dependency Hygiene**: Regular cleanup of unused dependencies
- **Upgrade Planning**: Strategic dependency update scheduling
- **Performance Optimization**: Bundle size optimization through dep analysis
- **Technical Debt**: Identifying and prioritizing dependency technical debt
### DevOps & Platform Teams
- **Build Optimization**: Faster builds through dependency optimization
- **Security Automation**: Automated vulnerability scanning in CI/CD
- **Environment Consistency**: Ensuring consistent dependencies across environments
- **Release Management**: Dependency-aware release planning
## Integration Patterns
### CI/CD Pipeline Integration
```bash
# Security gate in CI
python dep_scanner.py /project --format json --fail-on-high
python license_checker.py /project --policy strict --format json
```
### Scheduled Audits
```bash
# Weekly dependency audit
./audit_dependencies.sh > weekly_report.html
python upgrade_planner.py deps.json --timeline 30days
```
### Development Workflow
```bash
# Pre-commit dependency check
python dep_scanner.py . --quick-scan
python license_checker.py . --warn-conflicts
```
## Advanced Features
### Custom Vulnerability Databases
- Support for internal/proprietary vulnerability feeds
- Custom CVE pattern definitions
- Organization-specific risk scoring
- Integration with enterprise security tools
### Policy-Based Scanning
- Configurable license policies by project type
- Custom risk thresholds and escalation rules
- Automated policy enforcement and notifications
- Exception management for approved violations
### Reporting & Dashboards
- Executive summaries for management
- Technical reports for development teams
- Trend analysis and dependency health metrics
- Integration with project management tools
### Multi-Project Analysis
- Portfolio-level dependency analysis
- Shared dependency impact analysis
- Organization-wide license compliance
- Cross-project vulnerability propagation
## Best Practices
### Scanning Frequency
- **Security Scans**: Daily or on every commit
- **License Audits**: Weekly or monthly
- **Upgrade Planning**: Monthly or quarterly
- **Full Dependency Audit**: Quarterly
### Risk Management
1. **Prioritize Security**: Address high/critical CVEs immediately
2. **License First**: Ensure compliance before functionality
3. **Gradual Updates**: Incremental dependency updates
4. **Test Thoroughly**: Comprehensive testing after updates
5. **Monitor Continuously**: Automated monitoring and alerting
### Team Workflows
1. **Security Champions**: Designate dependency security owners
2. **Review Process**: Mandatory review for new dependencies
3. **Update Cycles**: Regular, scheduled dependency updates
4. **Documentation**: Maintain dependency rationale and decisions
5. **Training**: Regular team education on dependency security
## Metrics & KPIs
### Security Metrics
- Mean Time to Patch (MTTP) for vulnerabilities
- Number of high/critical vulnerabilities
- Percentage of dependencies with known vulnerabilities
- Security debt accumulation rate
### Compliance Metrics
- License compliance percentage
- Number of license conflicts
- Time to resolve compliance issues
- Policy violation frequency
### Maintenance Metrics
- Percentage of up-to-date dependencies
- Average dependency age
- Number of abandoned dependencies
- Upgrade success rate
### Efficiency Metrics
- Bundle size reduction percentage
- Unused dependency elimination rate
- Build time improvement
- Developer productivity impact
## Troubleshooting Guide
### Common Issues
1. **False Positives**: Tuning vulnerability detection sensitivity
2. **License Ambiguity**: Resolving unclear or multiple licenses
3. **Breaking Changes**: Managing major version upgrades
4. **Performance Impact**: Optimizing scanning for large codebases
### Resolution Strategies
- Whitelist false positives with documentation
- Contact maintainers for license clarification
- Implement feature flags for risky upgrades
- Use incremental scanning for large projects
## Future Enhancements
### Planned Features
- Machine learning for vulnerability prediction
- Automated dependency update pull requests
- Integration with container image scanning
- Real-time dependency monitoring dashboards
- Natural language policy definition
### Ecosystem Expansion
- Additional language support (Swift, Kotlin, Dart)
- Container and infrastructure dependencies
- Development tool and build system dependencies
- Cloud service and SaaS dependency tracking
---
## Quick Start
```bash
# Scan project for vulnerabilities and licenses
python scripts/dep_scanner.py /path/to/project
# Check license compliance
python scripts/license_checker.py /path/to/project --policy strict
# Plan dependency upgrades
python scripts/upgrade_planner.py deps.json --risk-threshold medium
```
For detailed usage instructions, see [README.md](README.md).
---
*This skill provides comprehensive dependency management capabilities essential for maintaining secure, compliant, and efficient software projects. Regular use helps teams stay ahead of security threats, maintain legal compliance, and optimize their dependency ecosystems.*
FILE:assets/sample_go.mod
module github.com/example/sample-go-service
go 1.20
require (
github.com/gin-gonic/gin v1.9.1
github.com/go-redis/redis/v8 v8.11.5
github.com/golang-jwt/jwt/v4 v4.5.0
github.com/gorilla/mux v1.8.0
github.com/gorilla/websocket v1.5.0
github.com/lib/pq v1.10.9
github.com/stretchr/testify v1.8.2
go.uber.org/zap v1.24.0
golang.org/x/crypto v0.9.0
gopkg.in/yaml.v3 v3.0.1
gorm.io/driver/postgres v1.5.0
gorm.io/gorm v1.25.1
)
require (
github.com/bytedance/sonic v1.8.8 // indirect
github.com/cespare/xxhash/v2 v2.2.0 // indirect
github.com/chenzhuoyu/base64x v0.0.0-20221115062448-fe3a3abad311 // indirect
github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.1 // indirect
github.com/dgryski/go-rendezvous v0.0.0-20200823014737-9f7001d12a5f // indirect
github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.2 // indirect
github.com/gin-contrib/sse v0.1.0 // indirect
github.com/go-playground/locales v0.14.1 // indirect
github.com/go-playground/universal-translator v0.18.1 // indirect
github.com/go-playground/validator/v10 v10.13.0 // indirect
github.com/goccy/go-json v0.10.2 // indirect
github.com/jackc/pgpassfile v1.0.0 // indirect
github.com/jackc/pgservicefile v0.0.0-20221227161230-091c0ba34f0a // indirect
github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 v5.3.1 // indirect
github.com/jinzhu/inflection v1.0.0 // indirect
github.com/jinzhu/now v1.1.5 // indirect
github.com/json-iterator/go v1.1.12 // indirect
github.com/klauspost/cpuid/v2 v2.2.4 // indirect
github.com/leodido/go-urn v1.2.4 // indirect
github.com/mattn/go-isatty v0.0.18 // indirect
github.com/modern-go/concurrent v0.0.0-20180306012644-bacd9c7ef1dd // indirect
github.com/modern-go/reflect2 v1.0.2 // indirect
github.com/pelletier/go-toml/v2 v2.0.7 // indirect
github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.0 // indirect
github.com/twitchyliquid64/golang-asm v0.15.1 // indirect
github.com/ugorji/go/codec v1.2.11 // indirect
go.uber.org/atomic v1.11.0 // indirect
go.uber.org/multierr v1.11.0 // indirect
golang.org/x/arch v0.3.0 // indirect
golang.org/x/net v0.10.0 // indirect
golang.org/x/sys v0.8.0 // indirect
golang.org/x/text v0.9.0 // indirect
)
FILE:assets/sample_package.json
{
"name": "sample-web-app",
"version": "1.2.3",
"description": "A sample web application with various dependencies for testing dependency auditing",
"main": "index.js",
"scripts": {
"start": "node index.js",
"dev": "nodemon index.js",
"build": "webpack --mode production",
"test": "jest",
"lint": "eslint src/",
"audit": "npm audit"
},
"keywords": ["web", "app", "sample", "dependency", "audit"],
"author": "Claude Skills Team",
"license": "MIT",
"dependencies": {
"express": "4.18.1",
"lodash": "4.17.20",
"axios": "1.5.0",
"jsonwebtoken": "8.5.1",
"bcrypt": "5.1.0",
"mongoose": "6.10.0",
"cors": "2.8.5",
"helmet": "6.1.5",
"winston": "3.8.2",
"dotenv": "16.0.3",
"express-rate-limit": "6.7.0",
"multer": "1.4.5-lts.1",
"sharp": "0.32.1",
"nodemailer": "6.9.1",
"socket.io": "4.6.1",
"redis": "4.6.5",
"moment": "2.29.4",
"chalk": "4.1.2",
"commander": "9.4.1"
},
"devDependencies": {
"nodemon": "2.0.22",
"jest": "29.5.0",
"supertest": "6.3.3",
"eslint": "8.40.0",
"eslint-config-airbnb-base": "15.0.0",
"eslint-plugin-import": "2.27.5",
"webpack": "5.82.1",
"webpack-cli": "5.1.1",
"babel-loader": "9.1.2",
"@babel/core": "7.22.1",
"@babel/preset-env": "7.22.2",
"css-loader": "6.7.4",
"style-loader": "3.3.3",
"html-webpack-plugin": "5.5.1",
"mini-css-extract-plugin": "2.7.6",
"postcss": "8.4.23",
"postcss-loader": "7.3.0",
"autoprefixer": "10.4.14",
"cross-env": "7.0.3",
"rimraf": "5.0.1"
},
"engines": {
"node": ">=16.0.0",
"npm": ">=8.0.0"
},
"repository": {
"type": "git",
"url": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app.git"
},
"bugs": {
"url": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app/issues"
},
"homepage": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app#readme"
}
FILE:assets/sample_requirements.txt
# Core web framework
Django==4.1.7
djangorestframework==3.14.0
django-cors-headers==3.14.0
django-environ==0.10.0
django-extensions==3.2.1
# Database and ORM
psycopg2-binary==2.9.6
redis==4.5.4
celery==5.2.7
# Authentication and Security
django-allauth==0.54.0
djangorestframework-simplejwt==5.2.2
cryptography==40.0.1
bcrypt==4.0.1
# HTTP and API clients
requests==2.28.2
httpx==0.24.1
urllib3==1.26.15
# Data processing and analysis
pandas==2.0.1
numpy==1.24.3
Pillow==9.5.0
openpyxl==3.1.2
# Monitoring and logging
sentry-sdk==1.21.1
structlog==23.1.0
# Testing
pytest==7.3.1
pytest-django==4.5.2
pytest-cov==4.0.0
factory-boy==3.2.1
freezegun==1.2.2
# Development tools
black==23.3.0
flake8==6.0.0
isort==5.12.0
pre-commit==3.3.2
django-debug-toolbar==4.0.0
# Documentation
Sphinx==6.2.1
sphinx-rtd-theme==1.2.0
# Deployment and server
gunicorn==20.1.0
whitenoise==6.4.0
# Environment and configuration
python-decouple==3.8
pyyaml==6.0
# Utilities
click==8.1.3
python-dateutil==2.8.2
pytz==2023.3
six==1.16.0
# AWS integration
boto3==1.26.137
botocore==1.29.137
# Email
django-anymail==10.0
FILE:expected_outputs/sample_license_report.txt
============================================================
LICENSE COMPLIANCE REPORT
============================================================
Analysis Date: 2024-02-16T15:30:00.000Z
Project: /example/sample-web-app
Project License: MIT
SUMMARY:
Total Dependencies: 23
Compliance Score: 92.5/100
Overall Risk: LOW
License Conflicts: 0
LICENSE DISTRIBUTION:
Permissive: 21
Copyleft_weak: 1
Copyleft_strong: 0
Proprietary: 0
Unknown: 1
RISK BREAKDOWN:
Low: 21
Medium: 1
High: 0
Critical: 1
HIGH-RISK DEPENDENCIES:
------------------------------
moment v2.29.4: Unknown (CRITICAL)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
--------------------
1. Investigate and clarify licenses for 1 dependencies with unknown licensing
2. Overall compliance score is high - maintain current practices
3. Consider updating moment.js which has been deprecated by maintainers
============================================================
FILE:expected_outputs/sample_upgrade_plan.txt
============================================================
DEPENDENCY UPGRADE PLAN
============================================================
Generated: 2024-02-16T15:30:00.000Z
Timeline: 90 days
UPGRADE SUMMARY:
Total Upgrades Available: 12
Security Updates: 2
Major Version Updates: 3
High Risk Updates: 2
RISK ASSESSMENT:
Overall Risk Level: MEDIUM
Key Risk Factors:
• 2 critical risk upgrades requiring careful planning
• Core framework upgrades: ['express', 'webpack', 'eslint']
• 1 major version upgrades with potential breaking changes
TOP PRIORITY UPGRADES:
------------------------------
🔒 lodash: 4.17.20 → 4.17.21 🔒
Type: Patch | Risk: Low | Priority: 95.0
Security: CVE-2021-23337: Prototype pollution vulnerability
🟡 express: 4.18.1 → 4.18.2
Type: Patch | Risk: Low | Priority: 85.0
🟡 webpack: 5.82.1 → 5.88.0
Type: Minor | Risk: Medium | Priority: 75.0
🔴 eslint: 8.40.0 → 9.0.0
Type: Major | Risk: High | Priority: 65.0
🟢 cors: 2.8.5 → 2.8.7
Type: Patch | Risk: Safe | Priority: 80.0
PHASED UPGRADE PLANS:
------------------------------
Phase 1: Security & Safe Updates (30 days)
Dependencies: lodash, cors, helmet, dotenv, bcrypt
Key Steps: Create feature branch; Update dependency versions in manifest files; Run dependency install/update commands
Phase 2: Regular Updates (36 days)
Dependencies: express, axios, winston, multer
Key Steps: Create feature branch; Update dependency versions in manifest files; Run dependency install/update commands
Phase 3: Major Updates (30 days)
Dependencies: webpack, eslint, jest
... and 2 more
Key Steps: Create feature branch; Update dependency versions in manifest files; Run dependency install/update commands
RECOMMENDATIONS:
--------------------
1. URGENT: 2 security updates available - prioritize immediately
2. Quick wins: 6 safe updates can be applied with minimal risk
3. Plan carefully: 2 high-risk upgrades need thorough testing
============================================================
FILE:expected_outputs/sample_vulnerability_report.json
{
"timestamp": "2024-02-16T15:30:00.000Z",
"project_path": "/example/sample-web-app",
"dependencies": [
{
"name": "lodash",
"version": "4.17.20",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": "MIT",
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "CVE-2021-23337",
"summary": "Prototype pollution in lodash",
"severity": "HIGH",
"cvss_score": 7.2,
"affected_versions": "<4.17.21",
"fixed_version": "4.17.21",
"published_date": "2021-02-15",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23337"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "axios",
"version": "1.5.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": "MIT",
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "express",
"version": "4.18.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": "MIT",
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "jsonwebtoken",
"version": "8.5.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": "MIT",
"vulnerabilities": []
}
],
"vulnerabilities_found": 1,
"high_severity_count": 1,
"medium_severity_count": 0,
"low_severity_count": 0,
"ecosystems": ["npm"],
"scan_summary": {
"total_dependencies": 4,
"unique_dependencies": 4,
"ecosystems_found": 1,
"vulnerable_dependencies": 1,
"vulnerability_breakdown": {
"high": 1,
"medium": 0,
"low": 0
}
},
"recommendations": [
"URGENT: Address 1 high-severity vulnerabilities immediately",
"Update lodash from 4.17.20 to 4.17.21 to fix CVE-2021-23337"
]
}
FILE:README.md
# Dependency Auditor
A comprehensive toolkit for analyzing, auditing, and managing dependencies across multi-language software projects. This skill provides vulnerability scanning, license compliance checking, and upgrade path planning with zero external dependencies.
## Overview
The Dependency Auditor skill consists of three main Python scripts that work together to provide complete dependency management capabilities:
- **`dep_scanner.py`**: Vulnerability scanning and dependency analysis
- **`license_checker.py`**: License compliance and conflict detection
- **`upgrade_planner.py`**: Upgrade path planning and risk assessment
## Features
### 🔍 Vulnerability Scanning
- Multi-language dependency parsing (JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, Java)
- Built-in vulnerability database with common CVE patterns
- CVSS scoring and risk assessment
- JSON and human-readable output formats
- CI/CD integration support
### ⚖️ License Compliance
- Comprehensive license classification and compatibility analysis
- Automatic conflict detection between project and dependency licenses
- Risk assessment for commercial usage and distribution
- Compliance scoring and reporting
### 📈 Upgrade Planning
- Semantic versioning analysis with breaking change prediction
- Risk-based upgrade prioritization
- Phased migration plans with rollback procedures
- Security-focused upgrade recommendations
## Installation
No external dependencies required! All scripts use only Python standard library.
```bash
# Clone or download the dependency-auditor skill
cd engineering/dependency-auditor/scripts
# Make scripts executable
chmod +x dep_scanner.py license_checker.py upgrade_planner.py
```
## Quick Start
### 1. Scan for Vulnerabilities
```bash
# Basic vulnerability scan
python dep_scanner.py /path/to/your/project
# JSON output for automation
python dep_scanner.py /path/to/your/project --format json --output scan_results.json
# Fail CI/CD on high-severity vulnerabilities
python dep_scanner.py /path/to/your/project --fail-on-high
```
### 2. Check License Compliance
```bash
# Basic license compliance check
python license_checker.py /path/to/your/project
# Strict policy enforcement
python license_checker.py /path/to/your/project --policy strict
# Use existing dependency inventory
python license_checker.py /path/to/project --inventory scan_results.json --format json
```
### 3. Plan Dependency Upgrades
```bash
# Generate upgrade plan from dependency inventory
python upgrade_planner.py scan_results.json
# Custom timeline and risk filtering
python upgrade_planner.py scan_results.json --timeline 60 --risk-threshold medium
# Security updates only
python upgrade_planner.py scan_results.json --security-only --format json
```
## Detailed Usage
### Dependency Scanner (`dep_scanner.py`)
The dependency scanner parses project files to extract dependencies and check them against a built-in vulnerability database.
#### Supported File Formats
- **JavaScript/Node.js**: package.json, package-lock.json, yarn.lock
- **Python**: requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, Pipfile.lock, poetry.lock
- **Go**: go.mod, go.sum
- **Rust**: Cargo.toml, Cargo.lock
- **Ruby**: Gemfile, Gemfile.lock
#### Command Line Options
```bash
python dep_scanner.py [PROJECT_PATH] [OPTIONS]
Required Arguments:
PROJECT_PATH Path to the project directory to scan
Optional Arguments:
--format {text,json} Output format (default: text)
--output FILE Output file path (default: stdout)
--fail-on-high Exit with error code if high-severity vulnerabilities found
--quick-scan Perform quick scan (skip transitive dependencies)
Examples:
python dep_scanner.py /app
python dep_scanner.py . --format json --output results.json
python dep_scanner.py /project --fail-on-high --quick-scan
```
#### Output Format
**Text Output:**
```
============================================================
DEPENDENCY SECURITY SCAN REPORT
============================================================
Scan Date: 2024-02-16T15:30:00.000Z
Project: /example/sample-web-app
SUMMARY:
Total Dependencies: 23
Unique Dependencies: 19
Ecosystems: npm
Vulnerabilities Found: 1
High Severity: 1
Medium Severity: 0
Low Severity: 0
VULNERABLE DEPENDENCIES:
------------------------------
Package: lodash v4.17.20 (npm)
• CVE-2021-23337: Prototype pollution in lodash
Severity: HIGH (CVSS: 7.2)
Fixed in: 4.17.21
RECOMMENDATIONS:
--------------------
1. URGENT: Address 1 high-severity vulnerabilities immediately
2. Update lodash from 4.17.20 to 4.17.21 to fix CVE-2021-23337
```
**JSON Output:**
```json
{
"timestamp": "2024-02-16T15:30:00.000Z",
"project_path": "/example/sample-web-app",
"dependencies": [
{
"name": "lodash",
"version": "4.17.20",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "CVE-2021-23337",
"summary": "Prototype pollution in lodash",
"severity": "HIGH",
"cvss_score": 7.2
}
]
}
],
"recommendations": [
"Update lodash from 4.17.20 to 4.17.21 to fix CVE-2021-23337"
]
}
```
### License Checker (`license_checker.py`)
The license checker analyzes dependency licenses for compliance and detects potential conflicts.
#### Command Line Options
```bash
python license_checker.py [PROJECT_PATH] [OPTIONS]
Required Arguments:
PROJECT_PATH Path to the project directory to analyze
Optional Arguments:
--inventory FILE Path to dependency inventory JSON file
--format {text,json} Output format (default: text)
--output FILE Output file path (default: stdout)
--policy {permissive,strict} License policy strictness (default: permissive)
--warn-conflicts Show warnings for potential conflicts
Examples:
python license_checker.py /app
python license_checker.py . --format json --output compliance.json
python license_checker.py /app --inventory deps.json --policy strict
```
#### License Classifications
The tool classifies licenses into risk categories:
- **Permissive (Low Risk)**: MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD, ISC
- **Weak Copyleft (Medium Risk)**: LGPL, MPL
- **Strong Copyleft (High Risk)**: GPL, AGPL
- **Proprietary (High Risk)**: Commercial licenses
- **Unknown (Critical Risk)**: Unidentified licenses
#### Compatibility Matrix
The tool includes a comprehensive compatibility matrix that checks:
- Project license vs. dependency licenses
- GPL contamination detection
- Commercial usage restrictions
- Distribution requirements
### Upgrade Planner (`upgrade_planner.py`)
The upgrade planner analyzes dependency inventories and creates prioritized upgrade plans.
#### Command Line Options
```bash
python upgrade_planner.py [INVENTORY_FILE] [OPTIONS]
Required Arguments:
INVENTORY_FILE Path to dependency inventory JSON file
Optional Arguments:
--timeline DAYS Timeline for upgrade plan in days (default: 90)
--format {text,json} Output format (default: text)
--output FILE Output file path (default: stdout)
--risk-threshold {safe,low,medium,high,critical} Maximum risk level (default: high)
--security-only Only plan upgrades with security fixes
Examples:
python upgrade_planner.py deps.json
python upgrade_planner.py inventory.json --timeline 60 --format json
python upgrade_planner.py deps.json --security-only --risk-threshold medium
```
#### Risk Assessment
Upgrades are classified by risk level:
- **Safe**: Patch updates with no breaking changes
- **Low**: Minor updates with backward compatibility
- **Medium**: Updates with potential API changes
- **High**: Major version updates with breaking changes
- **Critical**: Updates affecting core functionality
#### Phased Planning
The tool creates three-phase upgrade plans:
1. **Phase 1 (30% of timeline)**: Security fixes and safe updates
2. **Phase 2 (40% of timeline)**: Regular maintenance updates
3. **Phase 3 (30% of timeline)**: Major updates requiring careful planning
## Integration Examples
### CI/CD Pipeline Integration
#### GitHub Actions Example
```yaml
name: Dependency Audit
on: [push, pull_request, schedule]
jobs:
audit:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Setup Python
uses: actions/setup-python@v4
with:
python-version: '3.9'
- name: Run Vulnerability Scan
run: |
python scripts/dep_scanner.py . --format json --output scan.json
python scripts/dep_scanner.py . --fail-on-high
- name: Check License Compliance
run: |
python scripts/license_checker.py . --inventory scan.json --policy strict
- name: Generate Upgrade Plan
run: |
python scripts/upgrade_planner.py scan.json --output upgrade-plan.txt
- name: Upload Reports
uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
with:
name: dependency-reports
path: |
scan.json
upgrade-plan.txt
```
#### Jenkins Pipeline Example
```groovy
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('Dependency Audit') {
steps {
script {
// Vulnerability scan
sh 'python scripts/dep_scanner.py . --format json --output scan.json'
// License compliance
sh 'python scripts/license_checker.py . --inventory scan.json --format json --output compliance.json'
// Upgrade planning
sh 'python scripts/upgrade_planner.py scan.json --format json --output upgrades.json'
}
// Archive reports
archiveArtifacts artifacts: '*.json', fingerprint: true
// Fail build on high-severity vulnerabilities
sh 'python scripts/dep_scanner.py . --fail-on-high'
}
}
}
post {
always {
// Publish reports
publishHTML([
allowMissing: false,
alwaysLinkToLastBuild: true,
keepAll: true,
reportDir: '.',
reportFiles: '*.json',
reportName: 'Dependency Audit Report'
])
}
}
}
```
### Automated Dependency Updates
#### Weekly Security Updates Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# weekly-security-updates.sh
set -e
echo "Running weekly security dependency updates..."
# Scan for vulnerabilities
python scripts/dep_scanner.py . --format json --output current-scan.json
# Generate security-only upgrade plan
python scripts/upgrade_planner.py current-scan.json --security-only --output security-upgrades.txt
# Check if security updates are available
if grep -q "URGENT" security-upgrades.txt; then
echo "Security updates found! Creating automated PR..."
# Create branch
git checkout -b "automated-security-updates-$(date +%Y%m%d)"
# Apply updates (example for npm)
npm audit fix --only=prod
# Commit and push
git add .
git commit -m "chore: automated security dependency updates"
git push origin HEAD
# Create PR (using GitHub CLI)
gh pr create \
--title "Automated Security Updates" \
--body-file security-upgrades.txt \
--label "security,dependencies,automated"
else
echo "No critical security updates found."
fi
```
## Sample Files
The `assets/` directory contains sample dependency files for testing:
- `sample_package.json`: Node.js project with various dependencies
- `sample_requirements.txt`: Python project dependencies
- `sample_go.mod`: Go module dependencies
The `expected_outputs/` directory contains example reports showing the expected format and content.
## Advanced Usage
### Custom Vulnerability Database
You can extend the built-in vulnerability database by modifying the `_load_vulnerability_database()` method in `dep_scanner.py`:
```python
def _load_vulnerability_database(self):
"""Load vulnerability database from multiple sources."""
db = self._load_builtin_database()
# Load custom vulnerabilities
custom_db_path = os.environ.get('CUSTOM_VULN_DB')
if custom_db_path and os.path.exists(custom_db_path):
with open(custom_db_path, 'r') as f:
custom_vulns = json.load(f)
db.update(custom_vulns)
return db
```
### Custom License Policies
Create custom license policies by modifying the license database:
```python
# Add custom license
custom_license = LicenseInfo(
name='Custom Internal License',
spdx_id='CUSTOM-1.0',
license_type=LicenseType.PROPRIETARY,
risk_level=RiskLevel.HIGH,
description='Internal company license',
restrictions=['Internal use only'],
obligations=['Attribution required']
)
```
### Multi-Project Analysis
For analyzing multiple projects, create a wrapper script:
```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
import os
import json
from pathlib import Path
projects = ['/path/to/project1', '/path/to/project2', '/path/to/project3']
results = {}
for project in projects:
project_name = Path(project).name
# Run vulnerability scan
scan_result = subprocess.run([
'python', 'scripts/dep_scanner.py',
project, '--format', 'json'
], capture_output=True, text=True)
if scan_result.returncode == 0:
results[project_name] = json.loads(scan_result.stdout)
# Generate consolidated report
with open('consolidated-report.json', 'w') as f:
json.dump(results, f, indent=2)
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Permission Errors**
```bash
chmod +x scripts/*.py
```
2. **Python Version Compatibility**
- Requires Python 3.7 or higher
- Uses only standard library modules
3. **Large Projects**
- Use `--quick-scan` for faster analysis
- Consider excluding large node_modules directories
4. **False Positives**
- Review vulnerability matches manually
- Consider version range parsing improvements
### Debug Mode
Enable debug logging by setting environment variable:
```bash
export DEPENDENCY_AUDIT_DEBUG=1
python scripts/dep_scanner.py /your/project
```
## Contributing
1. **Adding New Package Managers**: Extend the `supported_files` dictionary and add corresponding parsers
2. **Vulnerability Database**: Add new CVE entries to the built-in database
3. **License Support**: Add new license types to the license database
4. **Risk Assessment**: Improve risk scoring algorithms
## References
- [SKILL.md](SKILL.md): Comprehensive skill documentation
- [references/](references/): Best practices and compatibility guides
- [assets/](assets/): Sample dependency files for testing
- [expected_outputs/](expected_outputs/): Example reports and outputs
## License
This skill is licensed under the MIT License. See the project license file for details.
---
**Note**: This tool provides automated analysis to assist with dependency management decisions. Always review recommendations and consult with security and legal teams for critical applications.
FILE:references/dependency_management_best_practices.md
# Dependency Management Best Practices
A comprehensive guide to effective dependency management across the software development lifecycle, covering strategy, governance, security, and operational practices.
## Strategic Foundation
### Dependency Strategy
#### Philosophy and Principles
1. **Minimize Dependencies**: Every dependency is a liability
- Prefer standard library solutions when possible
- Evaluate alternatives before adding new dependencies
- Regularly audit and remove unused dependencies
2. **Quality Over Convenience**: Choose well-maintained, secure dependencies
- Active maintenance and community
- Strong security track record
- Comprehensive documentation and testing
3. **Stability Over Novelty**: Prefer proven, stable solutions
- Avoid dependencies with frequent breaking changes
- Consider long-term support and backwards compatibility
- Evaluate dependency maturity and adoption
4. **Transparency and Control**: Understand what you're depending on
- Review dependency source code when possible
- Understand licensing implications
- Monitor dependency behavior and updates
#### Decision Framework
##### Evaluation Criteria
```
Dependency Evaluation Scorecard:
│
├── Necessity (25 points)
│ ├── Problem complexity (10)
│ ├── Standard library alternatives (8)
│ └── Internal implementation effort (7)
│
├── Quality (30 points)
│ ├── Code quality and architecture (10)
│ ├── Test coverage and reliability (10)
│ └── Documentation completeness (10)
│
├── Maintenance (25 points)
│ ├── Active development and releases (10)
│ ├── Issue response time (8)
│ └── Community size and engagement (7)
│
└── Compatibility (20 points)
├── License compatibility (10)
├── Version stability (5)
└── Platform/runtime compatibility (5)
Scoring:
- 80-100: Excellent choice
- 60-79: Good choice with monitoring
- 40-59: Acceptable with caution
- Below 40: Avoid or find alternatives
```
### Governance Framework
#### Dependency Approval Process
##### New Dependency Approval
```
New Dependency Workflow:
│
1. Developer identifies need
├── Documents use case and requirements
├── Researches available options
└── Proposes recommendation
↓
2. Technical review
├── Architecture team evaluates fit
├── Security team assesses risks
└── Legal team reviews licensing
↓
3. Management approval
├── Low risk: Tech lead approval
├── Medium risk: Architecture board
└── High risk: CTO approval
↓
4. Implementation
├── Add to approved dependencies list
├── Document usage guidelines
└── Configure monitoring and alerts
```
##### Risk Classification
- **Low Risk**: Well-known libraries, permissive licenses, stable APIs
- **Medium Risk**: Less common libraries, weak copyleft licenses, evolving APIs
- **High Risk**: New/experimental libraries, strong copyleft licenses, breaking changes
#### Dependency Policies
##### Licensing Policy
```yaml
licensing_policy:
allowed_licenses:
- MIT
- Apache-2.0
- BSD-3-Clause
- BSD-2-Clause
- ISC
conditional_licenses:
- LGPL-2.1 # Library linking only
- LGPL-3.0 # With legal review
- MPL-2.0 # File-level copyleft acceptable
prohibited_licenses:
- GPL-2.0 # Strong copyleft
- GPL-3.0 # Strong copyleft
- AGPL-3.0 # Network copyleft
- SSPL # Server-side public license
- Custom # Unknown/proprietary licenses
exceptions:
process: "Legal and executive approval required"
documentation: "Risk assessment and mitigation plan"
```
##### Security Policy
```yaml
security_policy:
vulnerability_response:
critical: "24 hours"
high: "1 week"
medium: "1 month"
low: "Next release cycle"
scanning_requirements:
frequency: "Daily automated scans"
tools: ["Snyk", "OWASP Dependency Check"]
ci_cd_integration: "Mandatory security gates"
approval_thresholds:
known_vulnerabilities: "Zero tolerance for high/critical"
maintenance_status: "Must be actively maintained"
community_size: "Minimum 10 contributors or enterprise backing"
```
## Operational Practices
### Dependency Lifecycle Management
#### Addition Process
1. **Research and Evaluation**
```bash
# Example evaluation script
#!/bin/bash
PACKAGE=$1
echo "=== Package Analysis: $PACKAGE ==="
# Check package stats
npm view $PACKAGE
# Security audit
npm audit $PACKAGE
# License check
npm view $PACKAGE license
# Dependency tree
npm ls $PACKAGE
# Recent activity
npm view $PACKAGE --json | jq '.time'
```
2. **Documentation Requirements**
- **Purpose**: Why this dependency is needed
- **Alternatives**: Other options considered and why rejected
- **Risk Assessment**: Security, licensing, maintenance risks
- **Usage Guidelines**: How to use safely within the project
- **Exit Strategy**: How to remove/replace if needed
3. **Integration Standards**
- Pin to specific versions (avoid wildcards)
- Document version constraints and reasoning
- Configure automated update policies
- Add monitoring and alerting
#### Update Management
##### Update Strategy
```
Update Prioritization:
│
├── Security Updates (P0)
│ ├── Critical vulnerabilities: Immediate
│ ├── High vulnerabilities: Within 1 week
│ └── Medium vulnerabilities: Within 1 month
│
├── Maintenance Updates (P1)
│ ├── Bug fixes: Next minor release
│ ├── Performance improvements: Next minor release
│ └── Deprecation warnings: Plan for major release
│
└── Feature Updates (P2)
├── Minor versions: Quarterly review
├── Major versions: Annual planning cycle
└── Breaking changes: Dedicated migration projects
```
##### Update Process
```yaml
update_workflow:
automated:
patch_updates:
enabled: true
auto_merge: true
conditions:
- tests_pass: true
- security_scan_clean: true
- no_breaking_changes: true
minor_updates:
enabled: true
auto_merge: false
requires: "Manual review and testing"
major_updates:
enabled: false
requires: "Full impact assessment and planning"
testing_requirements:
unit_tests: "100% pass rate"
integration_tests: "Full test suite"
security_tests: "Vulnerability scan clean"
performance_tests: "No regression"
rollback_plan:
automated: "Failed CI/CD triggers automatic rollback"
manual: "Documented rollback procedure"
monitoring: "Real-time health checks post-deployment"
```
#### Removal Process
1. **Deprecation Planning**
- Identify deprecated/unused dependencies
- Assess removal impact and effort
- Plan migration timeline and strategy
- Communicate to stakeholders
2. **Safe Removal**
```bash
# Example removal checklist
echo "Dependency Removal Checklist:"
echo "1. [ ] Grep codebase for all imports/usage"
echo "2. [ ] Check if any other dependencies require it"
echo "3. [ ] Remove from package files"
echo "4. [ ] Run full test suite"
echo "5. [ ] Update documentation"
echo "6. [ ] Deploy with monitoring"
```
### Version Management
#### Semantic Versioning Strategy
##### Version Pinning Policies
```yaml
version_pinning:
production_dependencies:
strategy: "Exact pinning"
example: "react: 18.2.0"
rationale: "Predictable builds, security control"
development_dependencies:
strategy: "Compatible range"
example: "eslint: ^8.0.0"
rationale: "Allow bug fixes and improvements"
internal_libraries:
strategy: "Compatible range"
example: "^1.2.0"
rationale: "Internal control, faster iteration"
```
##### Update Windows
- **Patch Updates (x.y.Z)**: Allow automatically with testing
- **Minor Updates (x.Y.z)**: Review monthly, apply quarterly
- **Major Updates (X.y.z)**: Annual review cycle, planned migrations
#### Lockfile Management
##### Best Practices
1. **Always Commit Lockfiles**
- package-lock.json (npm)
- yarn.lock (Yarn)
- Pipfile.lock (Python)
- Cargo.lock (Rust)
- go.sum (Go)
2. **Lockfile Validation**
```bash
# Example CI validation
- name: Validate lockfile
run: |
npm ci --audit
npm audit --audit-level moderate
# Verify lockfile is up to date
npm install --package-lock-only
git diff --exit-code package-lock.json
```
3. **Regeneration Policy**
- Regenerate monthly or after significant updates
- Always regenerate after security updates
- Document regeneration in change logs
## Security Management
### Vulnerability Management
#### Continuous Monitoring
```yaml
monitoring_stack:
scanning_tools:
- name: "Snyk"
scope: "All ecosystems"
frequency: "Daily"
integration: "CI/CD + IDE"
- name: "GitHub Dependabot"
scope: "GitHub repositories"
frequency: "Real-time"
integration: "Pull requests"
- name: "OWASP Dependency Check"
scope: "Java/.NET focus"
frequency: "Build pipeline"
integration: "CI/CD gates"
alerting:
channels: ["Slack", "Email", "PagerDuty"]
escalation:
critical: "Immediate notification"
high: "Within 1 hour"
medium: "Daily digest"
```
#### Response Procedures
##### Critical Vulnerability Response
```
Critical Vulnerability (CVSS 9.0+) Response:
│
0-2 hours: Detection & Assessment
├── Automated scan identifies vulnerability
├── Security team notified immediately
└── Initial impact assessment started
│
2-6 hours: Planning & Communication
├── Detailed impact analysis completed
├── Fix strategy determined
├── Stakeholder communication initiated
└── Emergency change approval obtained
│
6-24 hours: Implementation & Testing
├── Fix implemented in development
├── Security testing performed
├── Limited rollout to staging
└── Production deployment prepared
│
24-48 hours: Deployment & Validation
├── Production deployment executed
├── Monitoring and validation performed
├── Post-deployment testing completed
└── Incident documentation finalized
```
### Supply Chain Security
#### Source Verification
1. **Package Authenticity**
- Verify package signatures when available
- Use official package registries
- Check package maintainer reputation
- Validate download checksums
2. **Build Reproducibility**
- Use deterministic builds where possible
- Pin dependency versions exactly
- Document build environment requirements
- Maintain build artifact checksums
#### Dependency Provenance
```yaml
provenance_tracking:
metadata_collection:
- package_name: "Library identification"
- version: "Exact version used"
- source_url: "Official repository"
- maintainer: "Package maintainer info"
- license: "License verification"
- checksum: "Content verification"
verification_process:
- signature_check: "GPG signature validation"
- reputation_check: "Maintainer history review"
- content_analysis: "Static code analysis"
- behavior_monitoring: "Runtime behavior analysis"
```
## Multi-Language Considerations
### Ecosystem-Specific Practices
#### JavaScript/Node.js
```json
{
"npm_practices": {
"package_json": {
"engines": "Specify Node.js version requirements",
"dependencies": "Production dependencies only",
"devDependencies": "Development tools and testing",
"optionalDependencies": "Use sparingly, document why"
},
"security": {
"npm_audit": "Run in CI/CD pipeline",
"package_lock": "Always commit to repository",
"registry": "Use official npm registry or approved mirrors"
},
"performance": {
"bundle_analysis": "Regular bundle size monitoring",
"tree_shaking": "Ensure unused code is eliminated",
"code_splitting": "Lazy load dependencies when possible"
}
}
}
```
#### Python
```yaml
python_practices:
dependency_files:
requirements.txt: "Pin exact versions for production"
requirements-dev.txt: "Development dependencies"
setup.py: "Package distribution metadata"
pyproject.toml: "Modern Python packaging"
virtual_environments:
purpose: "Isolate project dependencies"
tools: ["venv", "virtualenv", "conda", "poetry"]
best_practice: "One environment per project"
security:
tools: ["safety", "pip-audit", "bandit"]
practices: ["Pin versions", "Use private PyPI if needed"]
```
#### Java/Maven
```xml
<!-- Maven best practices -->
<properties>
<!-- Define version properties -->
<spring.version>5.3.21</spring.version>
<junit.version>5.8.2</junit.version>
</properties>
<dependencyManagement>
<!-- Centralize version management -->
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-bom</artifactId>
<version>spring.version</version>
<type>pom</type>
<scope>import</scope>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>
```
### Cross-Language Integration
#### API Boundaries
- Define clear service interfaces
- Use standard protocols (HTTP, gRPC)
- Document API contracts
- Version APIs independently
#### Shared Dependencies
- Minimize shared dependencies across services
- Use containerization for isolation
- Document shared dependency policies
- Monitor for version conflicts
## Performance and Optimization
### Bundle Size Management
#### Analysis Tools
```bash
# JavaScript bundle analysis
npm install -g webpack-bundle-analyzer
webpack-bundle-analyzer dist/main.js
# Python package size analysis
pip install pip-audit
pip-audit --format json | jq '.dependencies[].package_size'
# General dependency tree analysis
dep-tree analyze --format json --output deps.json
```
#### Optimization Strategies
1. **Tree Shaking**: Remove unused code
2. **Code Splitting**: Load dependencies on demand
3. **Polyfill Optimization**: Only include needed polyfills
4. **Alternative Packages**: Choose smaller alternatives when possible
### Build Performance
#### Dependency Caching
```yaml
# Example CI/CD caching
cache_strategy:
node_modules:
key: "npm-{{ checksum 'package-lock.json' }}"
paths: ["~/.npm", "node_modules"]
pip_cache:
key: "pip-{{ checksum 'requirements.txt' }}"
paths: ["~/.cache/pip"]
maven_cache:
key: "maven-{{ checksum 'pom.xml' }}"
paths: ["~/.m2/repository"]
```
#### Parallel Installation
- Configure package managers for parallel downloads
- Use local package caches
- Consider dependency proxies for enterprise environments
## Monitoring and Metrics
### Key Performance Indicators
#### Security Metrics
```yaml
security_kpis:
vulnerability_metrics:
- mean_time_to_detection: "Average time to identify vulnerabilities"
- mean_time_to_patch: "Average time to fix vulnerabilities"
- vulnerability_density: "Vulnerabilities per 1000 dependencies"
- false_positive_rate: "Percentage of false vulnerability reports"
compliance_metrics:
- license_compliance_rate: "Percentage of compliant dependencies"
- policy_violation_rate: "Rate of policy violations"
- security_gate_success_rate: "CI/CD security gate pass rate"
```
#### Operational Metrics
```yaml
operational_kpis:
maintenance_metrics:
- dependency_freshness: "Average age of dependencies"
- update_frequency: "Rate of dependency updates"
- technical_debt: "Number of outdated dependencies"
performance_metrics:
- build_time: "Time to install/build dependencies"
- bundle_size: "Final application size"
- dependency_count: "Total number of dependencies"
```
### Dashboard and Reporting
#### Executive Dashboard
- Overall risk score and trend
- Security compliance status
- Cost of dependency management
- Policy violation summary
#### Technical Dashboard
- Vulnerability count by severity
- Outdated dependency count
- Build performance metrics
- License compliance details
#### Automated Reports
- Weekly security summary
- Monthly compliance report
- Quarterly dependency review
- Annual strategy assessment
## Team Organization and Training
### Roles and Responsibilities
#### Security Champions
- Monitor security advisories
- Review dependency security scans
- Coordinate vulnerability responses
- Maintain security policies
#### Platform Engineers
- Maintain dependency management infrastructure
- Configure automated scanning and updates
- Manage package registries and mirrors
- Support development teams
#### Development Teams
- Follow dependency policies
- Perform regular security updates
- Document dependency decisions
- Participate in security training
### Training Programs
#### Security Training
- Dependency security fundamentals
- Vulnerability assessment and response
- Secure coding practices
- Supply chain attack awareness
#### Tool Training
- Package manager best practices
- Security scanning tool usage
- CI/CD security integration
- Incident response procedures
## Conclusion
Effective dependency management requires a holistic approach combining technical practices, organizational policies, and cultural awareness. Key success factors:
1. **Proactive Strategy**: Plan dependency management from project inception
2. **Clear Governance**: Establish and enforce dependency policies
3. **Automated Processes**: Use tools to scale security and maintenance
4. **Continuous Monitoring**: Stay informed about dependency risks and updates
5. **Team Training**: Ensure all team members understand security implications
6. **Regular Review**: Periodically assess and improve dependency practices
Remember that dependency management is an investment in long-term project health, security, and maintainability. The upfront effort to establish good practices pays dividends in reduced security risks, easier maintenance, and more stable software systems.
FILE:references/license_compatibility_matrix.md
# License Compatibility Matrix
This document provides a comprehensive reference for understanding license compatibility when combining open source software dependencies in your projects.
## Understanding License Types
### Permissive Licenses
- **MIT License**: Very permissive, allows commercial use, modification, and distribution
- **Apache 2.0**: Permissive with patent grant and trademark restrictions
- **BSD 3-Clause**: Permissive with non-endorsement clause
- **BSD 2-Clause**: Simple permissive license
- **ISC License**: Functionally equivalent to MIT
### Weak Copyleft Licenses
- **LGPL 2.1/3.0**: Library-level copyleft, allows linking but requires modifications to be shared
- **MPL 2.0**: File-level copyleft, compatible with many licenses
### Strong Copyleft Licenses
- **GPL 2.0/3.0**: Requires entire derivative work to be GPL-licensed
- **AGPL 3.0**: Extends GPL to network services (SaaS applications)
## Compatibility Matrix
| Project License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3 | LGPL-2.1 | LGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
|----------------|-----|------------|-------|----------|----------|---------|---------|---------|----------|
| **MIT** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **Apache-2.0** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
| **BSD-3** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **LGPL-2.1** | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **LGPL-3.0** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **MPL-2.0** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **GPL-2.0** | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| **GPL-3.0** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AGPL-3.0** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
**Legend:**
- ✅ Generally Compatible
- ⚠️ Compatible with conditions/restrictions
- ❌ Incompatible
## Detailed Compatibility Rules
### MIT Project with Other Licenses
**Compatible:**
- MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD (all variants), ISC: Full compatibility
- LGPL 2.1/3.0: Can use LGPL libraries via dynamic linking
- MPL 2.0: Can use MPL modules, must keep MPL files under MPL
**Incompatible:**
- GPL 2.0/3.0: GPL requires entire project to be GPL
- AGPL 3.0: AGPL extends to network services
### Apache 2.0 Project with Other Licenses
**Compatible:**
- MIT, BSD, ISC: Full compatibility
- LGPL 3.0: Compatible (LGPL 3.0 has Apache compatibility clause)
- MPL 2.0: Compatible
- GPL 3.0: Compatible (GPL 3.0 has Apache compatibility clause)
**Incompatible:**
- LGPL 2.1: License incompatibility
- GPL 2.0: License incompatibility (no Apache clause)
### GPL Projects
**GPL 2.0 Compatible:**
- MIT, BSD, ISC: Can incorporate permissive code
- LGPL 2.1: Compatible
- Other GPL 2.0: Compatible
**GPL 2.0 Incompatible:**
- Apache 2.0: Different patent clauses
- LGPL 3.0: Version incompatibility
- GPL 3.0: Version incompatibility
**GPL 3.0 Compatible:**
- All permissive licenses (MIT, Apache, BSD, ISC)
- LGPL 3.0: Version compatibility
- MPL 2.0: Explicit compatibility
## Common Compatibility Scenarios
### Scenario 1: Permissive Project with GPL Dependency
**Problem:** MIT-licensed project wants to use GPL library
**Impact:** Entire project must become GPL-licensed
**Solutions:**
1. Find alternative non-GPL library
2. Use dynamic linking (if possible)
3. Change project license to GPL
4. Remove the dependency
### Scenario 2: Apache Project with GPL 2.0 Dependency
**Problem:** Apache 2.0 project with GPL 2.0 dependency
**Impact:** License incompatibility due to patent clauses
**Solutions:**
1. Upgrade to GPL 3.0 if available
2. Find alternative library
3. Use via separate service (API boundary)
### Scenario 3: Commercial Product with AGPL Dependency
**Problem:** Proprietary software using AGPL library
**Impact:** AGPL copyleft extends to network services
**Solutions:**
1. Obtain commercial license
2. Replace with permissive alternative
3. Use via separate service with API boundary
4. Make entire application AGPL
## License Combination Rules
### Safe Combinations
1. **Permissive + Permissive**: Always safe
2. **Permissive + Weak Copyleft**: Usually safe with proper attribution
3. **GPL + Compatible Permissive**: Safe, result is GPL
### Risky Combinations
1. **Apache 2.0 + GPL 2.0**: Incompatible patent terms
2. **Different GPL versions**: Version compatibility issues
3. **Permissive + Strong Copyleft**: Changes project licensing
### Forbidden Combinations
1. **MIT + GPL** (without relicensing)
2. **Proprietary + Any Copyleft**
3. **LGPL 2.1 + Apache 2.0**
## Distribution Considerations
### Binary Distribution
- Must include all required license texts
- Must preserve copyright notices
- Must include source code for copyleft licenses
- Must provide installation instructions for LGPL
### Source Distribution
- Must include original license files
- Must preserve copyright headers
- Must document any modifications
- Must provide clear licensing information
### SaaS/Network Services
- AGPL extends copyleft to network services
- GPL/LGPL generally don't apply to network services
- Consider service boundaries carefully
## Compliance Best Practices
### 1. License Inventory
- Maintain complete list of all dependencies
- Track license changes in updates
- Document license obligations
### 2. Compatibility Checking
- Use automated tools for license scanning
- Implement CI/CD license gates
- Regular compliance audits
### 3. Documentation
- Clear project license declaration
- Complete attribution files
- License change history
### 4. Legal Review
- Consult legal counsel for complex scenarios
- Review before major releases
- Consider business model implications
## Risk Mitigation Strategies
### High-Risk Licenses
- **AGPL**: Avoid in commercial/proprietary projects
- **GPL in permissive projects**: Plan migration strategy
- **Unknown licenses**: Investigate immediately
### Medium-Risk Scenarios
- **Version incompatibilities**: Upgrade when possible
- **Patent clause conflicts**: Seek legal advice
- **Multiple copyleft licenses**: Verify compatibility
### Risk Assessment Framework
1. **Identify** all dependencies and their licenses
2. **Classify** by license type and risk level
3. **Analyze** compatibility with project license
4. **Document** decisions and rationale
5. **Monitor** for license changes
## Common Misconceptions
### ❌ Wrong Assumptions
- "MIT allows everything" (still requires attribution)
- "Linking doesn't create derivatives" (depends on license)
- "GPL only affects distribution" (AGPL affects network use)
- "Commercial use is always forbidden" (most FOSS allows it)
### ✅ Correct Understanding
- Each license has specific requirements
- Combination creates most restrictive terms
- Network use may trigger copyleft (AGPL)
- Commercial licensing options often available
## Quick Reference Decision Tree
```
Is the dependency GPL/AGPL?
├─ YES → Is your project commercial/proprietary?
│ ├─ YES → ❌ Incompatible (find alternative)
│ └─ NO → ✅ Compatible (if same GPL version)
└─ NO → Is it permissive (MIT/Apache/BSD)?
├─ YES → ✅ Generally compatible
└─ NO → Check specific compatibility matrix
```
## Tools and Resources
### Automated Tools
- **FOSSA**: Commercial license scanning
- **WhiteSource**: Enterprise license management
- **ORT**: Open source license scanning
- **License Finder**: Ruby-based license detection
### Manual Review Resources
- **choosealicense.com**: License picker and comparison
- **SPDX License List**: Standardized license identifiers
- **FSF License List**: Free Software Foundation compatibility
- **OSI Approved Licenses**: Open Source Initiative approved licenses
## Conclusion
License compatibility is crucial for legal compliance and risk management. When in doubt:
1. **Choose permissive licenses** for maximum compatibility
2. **Avoid strong copyleft** in proprietary projects
3. **Document all license decisions** thoroughly
4. **Consult legal experts** for complex scenarios
5. **Use automated tools** for continuous monitoring
Remember: This matrix provides general guidance but legal requirements may vary by jurisdiction and specific use cases. Always consult with legal counsel for important licensing decisions.
FILE:references/vulnerability_assessment_guide.md
# Vulnerability Assessment Guide
A comprehensive guide to assessing, prioritizing, and managing security vulnerabilities in software dependencies.
## Overview
Dependency vulnerabilities represent one of the most significant attack vectors in modern software systems. This guide provides a structured approach to vulnerability assessment, risk scoring, and remediation planning.
## Vulnerability Classification System
### Severity Levels (CVSS 3.1)
#### Critical (9.0 - 10.0)
- **Impact**: Complete system compromise possible
- **Examples**: Remote code execution, privilege escalation to admin
- **Response Time**: Immediate (within 24 hours)
- **Business Risk**: System shutdown, data breach, regulatory violations
#### High (7.0 - 8.9)
- **Impact**: Significant security impact
- **Examples**: SQL injection, authentication bypass, sensitive data exposure
- **Response Time**: 7 days maximum
- **Business Risk**: Data compromise, service disruption
#### Medium (4.0 - 6.9)
- **Impact**: Moderate security impact
- **Examples**: Cross-site scripting (XSS), information disclosure
- **Response Time**: 30 days
- **Business Risk**: Limited data exposure, minor service impact
#### Low (0.1 - 3.9)
- **Impact**: Limited security impact
- **Examples**: Denial of service (limited), minor information leakage
- **Response Time**: Next planned release cycle
- **Business Risk**: Minimal impact on operations
## Vulnerability Types and Patterns
### Code Injection Vulnerabilities
#### SQL Injection
- **CWE-89**: Improper neutralization of SQL commands
- **Common in**: Database interaction libraries, ORM frameworks
- **Detection**: Parameter handling analysis, query construction review
- **Mitigation**: Parameterized queries, input validation, least privilege DB access
#### Command Injection
- **CWE-78**: OS command injection
- **Common in**: System utilities, file processing libraries
- **Detection**: System call analysis, user input handling
- **Mitigation**: Input sanitization, avoid system calls, sandboxing
#### Code Injection
- **CWE-94**: Code injection
- **Common in**: Template engines, dynamic code evaluation
- **Detection**: eval() usage, dynamic code generation
- **Mitigation**: Avoid dynamic code execution, input validation, sandboxing
### Authentication and Authorization
#### Authentication Bypass
- **CWE-287**: Improper authentication
- **Common in**: Authentication libraries, session management
- **Detection**: Authentication flow analysis, session handling review
- **Mitigation**: Multi-factor authentication, secure session management
#### Privilege Escalation
- **CWE-269**: Improper privilege management
- **Common in**: Authorization frameworks, access control libraries
- **Detection**: Permission checking analysis, role validation
- **Mitigation**: Principle of least privilege, proper access controls
### Data Exposure
#### Sensitive Data Exposure
- **CWE-200**: Information exposure
- **Common in**: Logging libraries, error handling, API responses
- **Detection**: Log output analysis, error message review
- **Mitigation**: Data classification, sanitized logging, proper error handling
#### Cryptographic Failures
- **CWE-327**: Broken cryptography
- **Common in**: Cryptographic libraries, hash functions
- **Detection**: Algorithm analysis, key management review
- **Mitigation**: Modern cryptographic standards, proper key management
### Input Validation Issues
#### Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- **CWE-79**: Improper neutralization of input
- **Common in**: Web frameworks, template engines
- **Detection**: Input handling analysis, output encoding review
- **Mitigation**: Input validation, output encoding, Content Security Policy
#### Deserialization Vulnerabilities
- **CWE-502**: Deserialization of untrusted data
- **Common in**: Serialization libraries, data processing
- **Detection**: Deserialization usage analysis
- **Mitigation**: Avoid untrusted deserialization, input validation
## Risk Assessment Framework
### CVSS Scoring Components
#### Base Metrics
1. **Attack Vector (AV)**
- Network (N): 0.85
- Adjacent (A): 0.62
- Local (L): 0.55
- Physical (P): 0.2
2. **Attack Complexity (AC)**
- Low (L): 0.77
- High (H): 0.44
3. **Privileges Required (PR)**
- None (N): 0.85
- Low (L): 0.62/0.68
- High (H): 0.27/0.50
4. **User Interaction (UI)**
- None (N): 0.85
- Required (R): 0.62
5. **Impact Metrics (C/I/A)**
- High (H): 0.56
- Low (L): 0.22
- None (N): 0
#### Temporal Metrics
- **Exploit Code Maturity**: Proof of concept availability
- **Remediation Level**: Official fix availability
- **Report Confidence**: Vulnerability confirmation level
#### Environmental Metrics
- **Confidentiality/Integrity/Availability Requirements**: Business impact
- **Modified Base Metrics**: Environment-specific adjustments
### Custom Risk Factors
#### Business Context
1. **Data Sensitivity**
- Public data: Low risk multiplier (1.0x)
- Internal data: Medium risk multiplier (1.2x)
- Customer data: High risk multiplier (1.5x)
- Regulated data: Critical risk multiplier (2.0x)
2. **System Criticality**
- Development: Low impact (1.0x)
- Staging: Medium impact (1.3x)
- Production: High impact (1.8x)
- Core infrastructure: Critical impact (2.5x)
3. **Exposure Level**
- Internal systems: Base risk
- Partner access: +1 risk level
- Public internet: +2 risk levels
- High-value target: +3 risk levels
#### Technical Factors
1. **Dependency Type**
- Direct dependencies: Higher priority
- Transitive dependencies: Lower priority (unless critical path)
- Development dependencies: Lowest priority
2. **Usage Pattern**
- Core functionality: Highest priority
- Optional features: Medium priority
- Unused code paths: Lowest priority
3. **Fix Availability**
- Official patch available: Standard timeline
- Workaround available: Extended timeline acceptable
- No fix available: Risk acceptance or replacement needed
## Vulnerability Discovery and Monitoring
### Automated Scanning
#### Dependency Scanners
- **npm audit**: Node.js ecosystem
- **pip-audit**: Python ecosystem
- **bundler-audit**: Ruby ecosystem
- **OWASP Dependency Check**: Multi-language support
#### Continuous Monitoring
```bash
# Example CI/CD integration
name: Security Scan
on: [push, pull_request, schedule]
jobs:
security-scan:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Run dependency audit
run: |
npm audit --audit-level high
python -m pip_audit
bundle audit
```
#### Commercial Tools
- **Snyk**: Developer-first security platform
- **WhiteSource**: Enterprise dependency management
- **Veracode**: Application security platform
- **Checkmarx**: Static application security testing
### Manual Assessment
#### Code Review Checklist
1. **Input Validation**
- [ ] All user inputs validated
- [ ] Proper sanitization applied
- [ ] Length and format restrictions
2. **Authentication/Authorization**
- [ ] Proper authentication checks
- [ ] Authorization at every access point
- [ ] Session management secure
3. **Data Handling**
- [ ] Sensitive data protected
- [ ] Encryption properly implemented
- [ ] Secure data transmission
4. **Error Handling**
- [ ] No sensitive info in error messages
- [ ] Proper logging without data leaks
- [ ] Graceful error handling
## Prioritization Framework
### Priority Matrix
| Severity | Exploitability | Business Impact | Priority Level |
|----------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|
| Critical | High | High | P0 (Immediate) |
| Critical | High | Medium | P0 (Immediate) |
| Critical | Medium | High | P1 (24 hours) |
| High | High | High | P1 (24 hours) |
| High | High | Medium | P2 (1 week) |
| High | Medium | High | P2 (1 week) |
| Medium | High | High | P2 (1 week) |
| All Others | - | - | P3 (30 days) |
### Prioritization Factors
#### Technical Factors (40% weight)
1. **CVSS Base Score** (15%)
2. **Exploit Availability** (10%)
3. **Fix Complexity** (8%)
4. **Dependency Criticality** (7%)
#### Business Factors (35% weight)
1. **Data Impact** (15%)
2. **System Criticality** (10%)
3. **Regulatory Requirements** (5%)
4. **Customer Impact** (5%)
#### Operational Factors (25% weight)
1. **Attack Surface** (10%)
2. **Monitoring Coverage** (8%)
3. **Incident Response Capability** (7%)
### Scoring Formula
```
Priority Score = (Technical Score × 0.4) + (Business Score × 0.35) + (Operational Score × 0.25)
Where each component is scored 1-10:
- 9-10: Critical priority
- 7-8: High priority
- 5-6: Medium priority
- 3-4: Low priority
- 1-2: Informational
```
## Remediation Strategies
### Immediate Actions (P0/P1)
#### Hot Fixes
1. **Version Upgrade**
- Update to patched version
- Test critical functionality
- Deploy with rollback plan
2. **Configuration Changes**
- Disable vulnerable features
- Implement additional access controls
- Add monitoring/alerting
3. **Workarounds**
- Input validation layers
- Network-level protections
- Application-level mitigations
#### Emergency Response Process
```
1. Vulnerability Confirmed
↓
2. Impact Assessment (2 hours)
↓
3. Mitigation Strategy (4 hours)
↓
4. Implementation & Testing (12 hours)
↓
5. Deployment (2 hours)
↓
6. Monitoring & Validation (ongoing)
```
### Planned Remediation (P2/P3)
#### Standard Update Process
1. **Assessment Phase**
- Detailed impact analysis
- Testing requirements
- Rollback procedures
2. **Planning Phase**
- Update scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Communication plan
3. **Implementation Phase**
- Development environment testing
- Staging environment validation
- Production deployment
4. **Validation Phase**
- Functionality verification
- Security testing
- Performance monitoring
### Alternative Approaches
#### Dependency Replacement
- **When to Consider**: No fix available, persistent vulnerabilities
- **Process**: Impact analysis → Alternative evaluation → Migration planning
- **Risks**: API changes, feature differences, stability concerns
#### Accept Risk (Last Resort)
- **Criteria**: Very low probability, minimal impact, no feasible fix
- **Requirements**: Executive approval, documented risk acceptance, monitoring
- **Conditions**: Regular re-assessment, alternative solution tracking
## Remediation Tracking
### Metrics and KPIs
#### Vulnerability Metrics
- **Mean Time to Detection (MTTD)**: Average time from publication to discovery
- **Mean Time to Patch (MTTP)**: Average time from discovery to fix deployment
- **Vulnerability Density**: Vulnerabilities per 1000 dependencies
- **Fix Rate**: Percentage of vulnerabilities fixed within SLA
#### Trend Analysis
- **Monthly vulnerability counts by severity**
- **Average age of unpatched vulnerabilities**
- **Remediation timeline trends**
- **False positive rates**
#### Reporting Dashboard
```
Security Dashboard Components:
├── Current Vulnerability Status
│ ├── Critical: 2 (SLA: 24h)
│ ├── High: 5 (SLA: 7d)
│ └── Medium: 12 (SLA: 30d)
├── Trend Analysis
│ ├── New vulnerabilities (last 30 days)
│ ├── Fixed vulnerabilities (last 30 days)
│ └── Average resolution time
└── Risk Assessment
├── Overall risk score
├── Top vulnerable components
└── Compliance status
```
## Documentation Requirements
### Vulnerability Records
Each vulnerability should be documented with:
- **CVE/Advisory ID**: Official vulnerability identifier
- **Discovery Date**: When vulnerability was identified
- **CVSS Score**: Base and environmental scores
- **Affected Systems**: Components and versions impacted
- **Business Impact**: Risk assessment and criticality
- **Remediation Plan**: Planned fix approach and timeline
- **Resolution Date**: When fix was implemented and verified
### Risk Acceptance Documentation
For accepted risks, document:
- **Risk Description**: Detailed vulnerability explanation
- **Impact Analysis**: Potential business and technical impact
- **Mitigation Measures**: Compensating controls implemented
- **Acceptance Rationale**: Why risk is being accepted
- **Review Schedule**: When risk will be reassessed
- **Approver**: Who authorized the risk acceptance
## Integration with Development Workflow
### Shift-Left Security
#### Development Phase
- **IDE Integration**: Real-time vulnerability detection
- **Pre-commit Hooks**: Automated security checks
- **Code Review**: Security-focused review criteria
#### CI/CD Integration
- **Build Stage**: Dependency vulnerability scanning
- **Test Stage**: Security test automation
- **Deploy Stage**: Final security validation
#### Production Monitoring
- **Runtime Protection**: Web application firewalls, runtime security
- **Continuous Scanning**: Regular dependency updates check
- **Incident Response**: Automated vulnerability alert handling
### Security Gates
```yaml
security_gates:
development:
- dependency_scan: true
- secret_detection: true
- code_quality: true
staging:
- penetration_test: true
- compliance_check: true
- performance_test: true
production:
- final_security_scan: true
- change_approval: required
- rollback_plan: verified
```
## Best Practices Summary
### Proactive Measures
1. **Regular Scanning**: Automated daily/weekly scans
2. **Update Schedule**: Regular dependency maintenance
3. **Security Training**: Developer security awareness
4. **Threat Modeling**: Understanding attack vectors
### Reactive Measures
1. **Incident Response**: Well-defined process for critical vulnerabilities
2. **Communication Plan**: Stakeholder notification procedures
3. **Lessons Learned**: Post-incident analysis and improvement
4. **Recovery Procedures**: Rollback and recovery capabilities
### Organizational Considerations
1. **Responsibility Assignment**: Clear ownership of security tasks
2. **Resource Allocation**: Adequate security budget and staffing
3. **Tool Selection**: Appropriate security tools for organization size
4. **Compliance Requirements**: Meeting regulatory and industry standards
Remember: Vulnerability management is an ongoing process requiring continuous attention, regular updates to procedures, and organizational commitment to security best practices.
FILE:scripts/dep_scanner.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Dependency Scanner - Multi-language dependency vulnerability and analysis tool.
This script parses dependency files from various package managers, extracts direct
and transitive dependencies, checks against built-in vulnerability databases,
and provides comprehensive security analysis with actionable recommendations.
Author: Claude Skills Engineering Team
License: MIT
"""
import json
import os
import re
import sys
import argparse
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Any, Optional, Tuple
from pathlib import Path
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from datetime import datetime
import hashlib
import subprocess
@dataclass
class Vulnerability:
"""Represents a security vulnerability."""
id: str
summary: str
severity: str
cvss_score: float
affected_versions: str
fixed_version: Optional[str]
published_date: str
references: List[str]
@dataclass
class Dependency:
"""Represents a project dependency."""
name: str
version: str
ecosystem: str
direct: bool
license: Optional[str] = None
description: Optional[str] = None
homepage: Optional[str] = None
vulnerabilities: List[Vulnerability] = None
def __post_init__(self):
if self.vulnerabilities is None:
self.vulnerabilities = []
class DependencyScanner:
"""Main dependency scanner class."""
def __init__(self):
self.known_vulnerabilities = self._load_vulnerability_database()
self.supported_files = {
'package.json': self._parse_package_json,
'package-lock.json': self._parse_package_lock,
'yarn.lock': self._parse_yarn_lock,
'requirements.txt': self._parse_requirements_txt,
'pyproject.toml': self._parse_pyproject_toml,
'Pipfile.lock': self._parse_pipfile_lock,
'poetry.lock': self._parse_poetry_lock,
'go.mod': self._parse_go_mod,
'go.sum': self._parse_go_sum,
'Cargo.toml': self._parse_cargo_toml,
'Cargo.lock': self._parse_cargo_lock,
'Gemfile': self._parse_gemfile,
'Gemfile.lock': self._parse_gemfile_lock,
}
def _load_vulnerability_database(self) -> Dict[str, List[Vulnerability]]:
"""Load built-in vulnerability database with common CVE patterns."""
return {
# JavaScript/Node.js vulnerabilities
'lodash': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2021-23337',
summary='Prototype pollution in lodash',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=7.2,
affected_versions='<4.17.21',
fixed_version='4.17.21',
published_date='2021-02-15',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23337']
)
],
'axios': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2023-45857',
summary='Cross-site request forgery in axios',
severity='MEDIUM',
cvss_score=6.1,
affected_versions='>=1.0.0 <1.6.0',
fixed_version='1.6.0',
published_date='2023-10-11',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45857']
)
],
'express': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2022-24999',
summary='Open redirect in express',
severity='MEDIUM',
cvss_score=6.1,
affected_versions='<4.18.2',
fixed_version='4.18.2',
published_date='2022-11-26',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24999']
)
],
# Python vulnerabilities
'django': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2024-27351',
summary='SQL injection in Django',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=9.8,
affected_versions='>=3.2 <4.2.11',
fixed_version='4.2.11',
published_date='2024-02-06',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27351']
)
],
'requests': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2023-32681',
summary='Proxy-authorization header leak in requests',
severity='MEDIUM',
cvss_score=6.1,
affected_versions='>=2.3.0 <2.31.0',
fixed_version='2.31.0',
published_date='2023-05-26',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32681']
)
],
'pillow': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2023-50447',
summary='Arbitrary code execution in Pillow',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=8.8,
affected_versions='<10.2.0',
fixed_version='10.2.0',
published_date='2024-01-02',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50447']
)
],
# Go vulnerabilities
'github.com/gin-gonic/gin': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2023-26125',
summary='Path traversal in gin',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=7.5,
affected_versions='<1.9.1',
fixed_version='1.9.1',
published_date='2023-02-28',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26125']
)
],
# Rust vulnerabilities
'serde': [
Vulnerability(
id='RUSTSEC-2022-0061',
summary='Deserialization vulnerability in serde',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=8.2,
affected_versions='<1.0.152',
fixed_version='1.0.152',
published_date='2022-12-07',
references=['https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2022-0061']
)
],
# Ruby vulnerabilities
'rails': [
Vulnerability(
id='CVE-2023-28362',
summary='ReDoS vulnerability in Rails',
severity='HIGH',
cvss_score=7.5,
affected_versions='>=7.0.0 <7.0.4.3',
fixed_version='7.0.4.3',
published_date='2023-03-13',
references=['https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28362']
)
]
}
def scan_project(self, project_path: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Scan a project directory for dependencies and vulnerabilities."""
project_path = Path(project_path)
if not project_path.exists():
raise FileNotFoundError(f"Project path does not exist: {project_path}")
scan_results = {
'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
'project_path': str(project_path),
'dependencies': [],
'vulnerabilities_found': 0,
'high_severity_count': 0,
'medium_severity_count': 0,
'low_severity_count': 0,
'ecosystems': set(),
'scan_summary': {},
'recommendations': []
}
# Find and parse dependency files
for file_pattern, parser in self.supported_files.items():
matching_files = list(project_path.rglob(file_pattern))
for dep_file in matching_files:
try:
dependencies = parser(dep_file)
scan_results['dependencies'].extend(dependencies)
for dep in dependencies:
scan_results['ecosystems'].add(dep.ecosystem)
# Check for vulnerabilities
vulnerabilities = self._check_vulnerabilities(dep)
dep.vulnerabilities = vulnerabilities
scan_results['vulnerabilities_found'] += len(vulnerabilities)
for vuln in vulnerabilities:
if vuln.severity == 'HIGH':
scan_results['high_severity_count'] += 1
elif vuln.severity == 'MEDIUM':
scan_results['medium_severity_count'] += 1
else:
scan_results['low_severity_count'] += 1
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing {dep_file}: {e}")
continue
scan_results['ecosystems'] = list(scan_results['ecosystems'])
scan_results['scan_summary'] = self._generate_scan_summary(scan_results)
scan_results['recommendations'] = self._generate_recommendations(scan_results)
return scan_results
def _check_vulnerabilities(self, dependency: Dependency) -> List[Vulnerability]:
"""Check if a dependency has known vulnerabilities."""
vulnerabilities = []
# Check package name (exact match and common variations)
package_names = [dependency.name, dependency.name.lower()]
for pkg_name in package_names:
if pkg_name in self.known_vulnerabilities:
for vuln in self.known_vulnerabilities[pkg_name]:
if self._version_matches_vulnerability(dependency.version, vuln.affected_versions):
vulnerabilities.append(vuln)
return vulnerabilities
def _version_matches_vulnerability(self, version: str, affected_pattern: str) -> bool:
"""Check if a version matches a vulnerability pattern."""
# Simple version matching - in production, use proper semver library
try:
# Handle common patterns like "<4.17.21", ">=1.0.0 <1.6.0"
if '<' in affected_pattern and '>' not in affected_pattern:
# Pattern like "<4.17.21"
max_version = affected_pattern.replace('<', '').strip()
return self._compare_versions(version, max_version) < 0
elif '>=' in affected_pattern and '<' in affected_pattern:
# Pattern like ">=1.0.0 <1.6.0"
parts = affected_pattern.split('<')
min_part = parts[0].replace('>=', '').strip()
max_part = parts[1].strip()
return (self._compare_versions(version, min_part) >= 0 and
self._compare_versions(version, max_part) < 0)
except:
pass
return False
def _compare_versions(self, v1: str, v2: str) -> int:
"""Simple version comparison. Returns -1, 0, or 1."""
try:
def normalize(v):
return [int(x) for x in re.sub(r'(\.0+)*$','', v).split('.')]
v1_parts = normalize(v1)
v2_parts = normalize(v2)
if v1_parts < v2_parts:
return -1
elif v1_parts > v2_parts:
return 1
else:
return 0
except:
return 0
# Package file parsers
def _parse_package_json(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse package.json for Node.js dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
# Parse dependencies
for dep_type in ['dependencies', 'devDependencies']:
if dep_type in data:
for name, version in data[dep_type].items():
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version.replace('^', '').replace('~', '').replace('>=', '').replace('<=', ''),
ecosystem='npm',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing package.json: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_package_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse package-lock.json for Node.js transitive dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
if 'packages' in data:
for path, pkg_info in data['packages'].items():
if path == '': # Skip root package
continue
name = path.split('/')[-1] if '/' in path else path
version = pkg_info.get('version', '')
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='npm',
direct=False,
description=pkg_info.get('description', '')
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing package-lock.json: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_yarn_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse yarn.lock for Node.js dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Simple yarn.lock parsing
packages = re.findall(r'^([^#\s][^:]+):\s*\n(?:\s+.*\n)*?\s+version\s+"([^"]+)"', content, re.MULTILINE)
for package_spec, version in packages:
name = package_spec.split('@')[0] if '@' in package_spec else package_spec
name = name.strip('"')
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='npm',
direct=False
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing yarn.lock: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_requirements_txt(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse requirements.txt for Python dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
lines = f.readlines()
for line in lines:
line = line.strip()
if line and not line.startswith('#') and not line.startswith('-'):
# Parse package==version or package>=version patterns
match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)([><=!]+)(.+)$', line)
if match:
name, operator, version = match.groups()
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='pypi',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing requirements.txt: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_pyproject_toml(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse pyproject.toml for Python dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Simple TOML parsing for dependencies
dep_section = re.search(r'\[tool\.poetry\.dependencies\](.*?)(?=\[|\Z)', content, re.DOTALL)
if dep_section:
for line in dep_section.group(1).split('\n'):
match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\s*=\s*["\']([^"\']+)["\']', line.strip())
if match:
name, version = match.groups()
if name != 'python':
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version.replace('^', '').replace('~', ''),
ecosystem='pypi',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing pyproject.toml: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_pipfile_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse Pipfile.lock for Python dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
for section in ['default', 'develop']:
if section in data:
for name, info in data[section].items():
version = info.get('version', '').replace('==', '')
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='pypi',
direct=(section == 'default')
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing Pipfile.lock: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_poetry_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse poetry.lock for Python dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Extract package entries from TOML
packages = re.findall(r'\[\[package\]\]\nname\s*=\s*"([^"]+)"\nversion\s*=\s*"([^"]+)"', content)
for name, version in packages:
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='pypi',
direct=False
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing poetry.lock: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_go_mod(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse go.mod for Go dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Parse require block
require_match = re.search(r'require\s*\((.*?)\)', content, re.DOTALL)
if require_match:
requires = require_match.group(1)
for line in requires.split('\n'):
match = re.match(r'\s*([^\s]+)\s+v?([^\s]+)', line.strip())
if match:
name, version = match.groups()
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='go',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing go.mod: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_go_sum(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse go.sum for Go dependency checksums."""
return [] # go.sum mainly contains checksums, dependencies are in go.mod
def _parse_cargo_toml(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse Cargo.toml for Rust dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Parse [dependencies] section
dep_section = re.search(r'\[dependencies\](.*?)(?=\[|\Z)', content, re.DOTALL)
if dep_section:
for line in dep_section.group(1).split('\n'):
match = re.match(r'^([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\s*=\s*["\']([^"\']+)["\']', line.strip())
if match:
name, version = match.groups()
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='cargo',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing Cargo.toml: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_cargo_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse Cargo.lock for Rust dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Parse [[package]] entries
packages = re.findall(r'\[\[package\]\]\nname\s*=\s*"([^"]+)"\nversion\s*=\s*"([^"]+)"', content)
for name, version in packages:
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='cargo',
direct=False
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing Cargo.lock: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_gemfile(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse Gemfile for Ruby dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Parse gem declarations
gems = re.findall(r'gem\s+["\']([^"\']+)["\'](?:\s*,\s*["\']([^"\']+)["\'])?', content)
for gem_info in gems:
name = gem_info[0]
version = gem_info[1] if len(gem_info) > 1 and gem_info[1] else ''
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='rubygems',
direct=True
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing Gemfile: {e}")
return dependencies
def _parse_gemfile_lock(self, file_path: Path) -> List[Dependency]:
"""Parse Gemfile.lock for Ruby dependencies."""
dependencies = []
try:
with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
# Extract GEM section
gem_section = re.search(r'GEM\s*\n(.*?)(?=\n\S|\Z)', content, re.DOTALL)
if gem_section:
specs = gem_section.group(1)
gems = re.findall(r'\s+([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\s+\(([^)]+)\)', specs)
for name, version in gems:
dep = Dependency(
name=name,
version=version,
ecosystem='rubygems',
direct=False
)
dependencies.append(dep)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing Gemfile.lock: {e}")
return dependencies
def _generate_scan_summary(self, scan_results: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate a summary of the scan results."""
total_deps = len(scan_results['dependencies'])
unique_deps = len(set(dep.name for dep in scan_results['dependencies']))
return {
'total_dependencies': total_deps,
'unique_dependencies': unique_deps,
'ecosystems_found': len(scan_results['ecosystems']),
'vulnerable_dependencies': len([dep for dep in scan_results['dependencies'] if dep.vulnerabilities]),
'vulnerability_breakdown': {
'high': scan_results['high_severity_count'],
'medium': scan_results['medium_severity_count'],
'low': scan_results['low_severity_count']
}
}
def _generate_recommendations(self, scan_results: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate actionable recommendations based on scan results."""
recommendations = []
high_count = scan_results['high_severity_count']
medium_count = scan_results['medium_severity_count']
if high_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"URGENT: Address {high_count} high-severity vulnerabilities immediately")
if medium_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"Schedule fixes for {medium_count} medium-severity vulnerabilities within 30 days")
vulnerable_deps = [dep for dep in scan_results['dependencies'] if dep.vulnerabilities]
if vulnerable_deps:
for dep in vulnerable_deps[:3]: # Top 3 most critical
for vuln in dep.vulnerabilities:
if vuln.fixed_version:
recommendations.append(f"Update {dep.name} from {dep.version} to {vuln.fixed_version} to fix {vuln.id}")
if len(scan_results['ecosystems']) > 3:
recommendations.append("Consider consolidating package managers to reduce complexity")
return recommendations
def generate_report(self, scan_results: Dict[str, Any], format: str = 'text') -> str:
"""Generate a human-readable or JSON report."""
if format == 'json':
# Convert Dependency objects to dicts for JSON serialization
serializable_results = scan_results.copy()
serializable_results['dependencies'] = [
{
'name': dep.name,
'version': dep.version,
'ecosystem': dep.ecosystem,
'direct': dep.direct,
'license': dep.license,
'vulnerabilities': [asdict(vuln) for vuln in dep.vulnerabilities]
}
for dep in scan_results['dependencies']
]
return json.dumps(serializable_results, indent=2, default=str)
# Text format report
report = []
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append("DEPENDENCY SECURITY SCAN REPORT")
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append(f"Scan Date: {scan_results['timestamp']}")
report.append(f"Project: {scan_results['project_path']}")
report.append("")
# Summary
summary = scan_results['scan_summary']
report.append("SUMMARY:")
report.append(f" Total Dependencies: {summary['total_dependencies']}")
report.append(f" Unique Dependencies: {summary['unique_dependencies']}")
report.append(f" Ecosystems: {', '.join(scan_results['ecosystems'])}")
report.append(f" Vulnerabilities Found: {scan_results['vulnerabilities_found']}")
report.append(f" High Severity: {summary['vulnerability_breakdown']['high']}")
report.append(f" Medium Severity: {summary['vulnerability_breakdown']['medium']}")
report.append(f" Low Severity: {summary['vulnerability_breakdown']['low']}")
report.append("")
# Vulnerable dependencies
vulnerable_deps = [dep for dep in scan_results['dependencies'] if dep.vulnerabilities]
if vulnerable_deps:
report.append("VULNERABLE DEPENDENCIES:")
report.append("-" * 30)
for dep in vulnerable_deps:
report.append(f"Package: {dep.name} v{dep.version} ({dep.ecosystem})")
for vuln in dep.vulnerabilities:
report.append(f" • {vuln.id}: {vuln.summary}")
report.append(f" Severity: {vuln.severity} (CVSS: {vuln.cvss_score})")
if vuln.fixed_version:
report.append(f" Fixed in: {vuln.fixed_version}")
report.append("")
# Recommendations
if scan_results['recommendations']:
report.append("RECOMMENDATIONS:")
report.append("-" * 20)
for i, rec in enumerate(scan_results['recommendations'], 1):
report.append(f"{i}. {rec}")
report.append("")
report.append("=" * 60)
return '\n'.join(report)
def main():
"""Main entry point for the dependency scanner."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description='Scan project dependencies for vulnerabilities and security issues',
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
python dep_scanner.py /path/to/project
python dep_scanner.py . --format json --output results.json
python dep_scanner.py /app --fail-on-high
"""
)
parser.add_argument('project_path',
help='Path to the project directory to scan')
parser.add_argument('--format', choices=['text', 'json'], default='text',
help='Output format (default: text)')
parser.add_argument('--output', '-o',
help='Output file path (default: stdout)')
parser.add_argument('--fail-on-high', action='store_true',
help='Exit with error code if high-severity vulnerabilities found')
parser.add_argument('--quick-scan', action='store_true',
help='Perform quick scan (skip transitive dependencies)')
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
scanner = DependencyScanner()
results = scanner.scan_project(args.project_path)
report = scanner.generate_report(results, args.format)
if args.output:
with open(args.output, 'w') as f:
f.write(report)
print(f"Report saved to {args.output}")
else:
print(report)
# Exit with error if high-severity vulnerabilities found and --fail-on-high is set
if args.fail_on_high and results['high_severity_count'] > 0:
sys.exit(1)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == '__main__':
main()
FILE:scripts/license_checker.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
License Checker - Dependency license compliance and conflict analysis tool.
This script analyzes dependency licenses from package metadata, classifies them
into risk categories, detects license conflicts, and generates compliance
reports with actionable recommendations for legal risk management.
Author: Claude Skills Engineering Team
License: MIT
"""
import json
import os
import sys
import argparse
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Any, Optional, Tuple
from pathlib import Path
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from datetime import datetime
import re
from enum import Enum
class LicenseType(Enum):
"""License classification types."""
PERMISSIVE = "permissive"
COPYLEFT_STRONG = "copyleft_strong"
COPYLEFT_WEAK = "copyleft_weak"
PROPRIETARY = "proprietary"
DUAL = "dual"
UNKNOWN = "unknown"
class RiskLevel(Enum):
"""Risk assessment levels."""
LOW = "low"
MEDIUM = "medium"
HIGH = "high"
CRITICAL = "critical"
@dataclass
class LicenseInfo:
"""Represents license information for a dependency."""
name: str
spdx_id: Optional[str]
license_type: LicenseType
risk_level: RiskLevel
description: str
restrictions: List[str]
obligations: List[str]
compatibility: Dict[str, bool]
@dataclass
class DependencyLicense:
"""Represents a dependency with its license information."""
name: str
version: str
ecosystem: str
direct: bool
license_declared: Optional[str]
license_detected: Optional[LicenseInfo]
license_files: List[str]
confidence: float
@dataclass
class LicenseConflict:
"""Represents a license compatibility conflict."""
dependency1: str
license1: str
dependency2: str
license2: str
conflict_type: str
severity: RiskLevel
description: str
resolution_options: List[str]
class LicenseChecker:
"""Main license checking and compliance analysis class."""
def __init__(self):
self.license_database = self._build_license_database()
self.compatibility_matrix = self._build_compatibility_matrix()
self.license_patterns = self._build_license_patterns()
def _build_license_database(self) -> Dict[str, LicenseInfo]:
"""Build comprehensive license database with risk classifications."""
return {
# Permissive Licenses (Low Risk)
'MIT': LicenseInfo(
name='MIT License',
spdx_id='MIT',
license_type=LicenseType.PERMISSIVE,
risk_level=RiskLevel.LOW,
description='Very permissive license with minimal restrictions',
restrictions=['Include copyright notice', 'Include license text'],
obligations=['Attribution'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
'Apache-2.0': LicenseInfo(
name='Apache License 2.0',
spdx_id='Apache-2.0',
license_type=LicenseType.PERMISSIVE,
risk_level=RiskLevel.LOW,
description='Permissive license with patent protection',
restrictions=['Include copyright notice', 'Include license text',
'State changes', 'Include NOTICE file'],
obligations=['Attribution', 'Patent grant'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': True
}
),
'BSD-3-Clause': LicenseInfo(
name='BSD 3-Clause License',
spdx_id='BSD-3-Clause',
license_type=LicenseType.PERMISSIVE,
risk_level=RiskLevel.LOW,
description='Permissive license with non-endorsement clause',
restrictions=['Include copyright notice', 'Include license text',
'No endorsement using author names'],
obligations=['Attribution'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
'BSD-2-Clause': LicenseInfo(
name='BSD 2-Clause License',
spdx_id='BSD-2-Clause',
license_type=LicenseType.PERMISSIVE,
risk_level=RiskLevel.LOW,
description='Very permissive license similar to MIT',
restrictions=['Include copyright notice', 'Include license text'],
obligations=['Attribution'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
'ISC': LicenseInfo(
name='ISC License',
spdx_id='ISC',
license_type=LicenseType.PERMISSIVE,
risk_level=RiskLevel.LOW,
description='Functionally equivalent to MIT license',
restrictions=['Include copyright notice'],
obligations=['Attribution'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
# Weak Copyleft Licenses (Medium Risk)
'MPL-2.0': LicenseInfo(
name='Mozilla Public License 2.0',
spdx_id='MPL-2.0',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_WEAK,
risk_level=RiskLevel.MEDIUM,
description='File-level copyleft license',
restrictions=['Disclose source of modified files', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'State changes'],
obligations=['Source disclosure (modified files only)'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': True
}
),
'LGPL-2.1': LicenseInfo(
name='GNU Lesser General Public License 2.1',
spdx_id='LGPL-2.1',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_WEAK,
risk_level=RiskLevel.MEDIUM,
description='Library-level copyleft license',
restrictions=['Disclose source of library modifications', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'Allow relinking'],
obligations=['Source disclosure (library modifications)', 'Dynamic linking preferred'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
'LGPL-3.0': LicenseInfo(
name='GNU Lesser General Public License 3.0',
spdx_id='LGPL-3.0',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_WEAK,
risk_level=RiskLevel.MEDIUM,
description='Library-level copyleft with patent provisions',
restrictions=['Disclose source of library modifications', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'Allow relinking', 'Anti-tivoization'],
obligations=['Source disclosure (library modifications)', 'Patent grant'],
compatibility={
'commercial': True, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': True
}
),
# Strong Copyleft Licenses (High Risk)
'GPL-2.0': LicenseInfo(
name='GNU General Public License 2.0',
spdx_id='GPL-2.0',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG,
risk_level=RiskLevel.HIGH,
description='Strong copyleft requiring full source disclosure',
restrictions=['Disclose entire source code', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'Use same license'],
obligations=['Full source disclosure', 'License compatibility'],
compatibility={
'commercial': False, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
'GPL-3.0': LicenseInfo(
name='GNU General Public License 3.0',
spdx_id='GPL-3.0',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG,
risk_level=RiskLevel.HIGH,
description='Strong copyleft with patent and hardware provisions',
restrictions=['Disclose entire source code', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'Use same license', 'Anti-tivoization'],
obligations=['Full source disclosure', 'Patent grant', 'License compatibility'],
compatibility={
'commercial': False, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': True
}
),
'AGPL-3.0': LicenseInfo(
name='GNU Affero General Public License 3.0',
spdx_id='AGPL-3.0',
license_type=LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG,
risk_level=RiskLevel.CRITICAL,
description='Network copyleft extending GPL to SaaS',
restrictions=['Disclose entire source code', 'Include copyright notice',
'Include license text', 'Use same license', 'Network use triggers copyleft'],
obligations=['Full source disclosure', 'Network service source disclosure'],
compatibility={
'commercial': False, 'modification': True, 'distribution': True,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': True
}
),
# Proprietary/Commercial Licenses (High Risk)
'PROPRIETARY': LicenseInfo(
name='Proprietary License',
spdx_id=None,
license_type=LicenseType.PROPRIETARY,
risk_level=RiskLevel.HIGH,
description='Commercial or custom proprietary license',
restrictions=['Varies by license', 'Often no redistribution',
'May require commercial license'],
obligations=['License agreement compliance', 'Payment obligations'],
compatibility={
'commercial': False, 'modification': False, 'distribution': False,
'private_use': True, 'patent_grant': False
}
),
# Unknown/Unlicensed (Critical Risk)
'UNKNOWN': LicenseInfo(
name='Unknown License',
spdx_id=None,
license_type=LicenseType.UNKNOWN,
risk_level=RiskLevel.CRITICAL,
description='No license detected or ambiguous licensing',
restrictions=['Unknown', 'Assume no rights granted'],
obligations=['Investigate and clarify licensing'],
compatibility={
'commercial': False, 'modification': False, 'distribution': False,
'private_use': False, 'patent_grant': False
}
)
}
def _build_compatibility_matrix(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, bool]]:
"""Build license compatibility matrix."""
return {
'MIT': {
'MIT': True, 'Apache-2.0': True, 'BSD-3-Clause': True, 'BSD-2-Clause': True,
'ISC': True, 'MPL-2.0': True, 'LGPL-2.1': True, 'LGPL-3.0': True,
'GPL-2.0': False, 'GPL-3.0': False, 'AGPL-3.0': False, 'PROPRIETARY': False
},
'Apache-2.0': {
'MIT': True, 'Apache-2.0': True, 'BSD-3-Clause': True, 'BSD-2-Clause': True,
'ISC': True, 'MPL-2.0': True, 'LGPL-2.1': False, 'LGPL-3.0': True,
'GPL-2.0': False, 'GPL-3.0': True, 'AGPL-3.0': True, 'PROPRIETARY': False
},
'GPL-2.0': {
'MIT': True, 'Apache-2.0': False, 'BSD-3-Clause': True, 'BSD-2-Clause': True,
'ISC': True, 'MPL-2.0': False, 'LGPL-2.1': True, 'LGPL-3.0': False,
'GPL-2.0': True, 'GPL-3.0': False, 'AGPL-3.0': False, 'PROPRIETARY': False
},
'GPL-3.0': {
'MIT': True, 'Apache-2.0': True, 'BSD-3-Clause': True, 'BSD-2-Clause': True,
'ISC': True, 'MPL-2.0': True, 'LGPL-2.1': False, 'LGPL-3.0': True,
'GPL-2.0': False, 'GPL-3.0': True, 'AGPL-3.0': True, 'PROPRIETARY': False
},
'AGPL-3.0': {
'MIT': True, 'Apache-2.0': True, 'BSD-3-Clause': True, 'BSD-2-Clause': True,
'ISC': True, 'MPL-2.0': True, 'LGPL-2.1': False, 'LGPL-3.0': True,
'GPL-2.0': False, 'GPL-3.0': True, 'AGPL-3.0': True, 'PROPRIETARY': False
}
}
def _build_license_patterns(self) -> Dict[str, List[str]]:
"""Build license detection patterns for text analysis."""
return {
'MIT': [
r'MIT License',
r'Permission is hereby granted, free of charge',
r'THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS"'
],
'Apache-2.0': [
r'Apache License, Version 2\.0',
r'Licensed under the Apache License',
r'http://www\.apache\.org/licenses/LICENSE-2\.0'
],
'GPL-2.0': [
r'GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE\s+Version 2',
r'This program is free software.*GPL.*version 2',
r'http://www\.gnu\.org/licenses/gpl-2\.0'
],
'GPL-3.0': [
r'GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE\s+Version 3',
r'This program is free software.*GPL.*version 3',
r'http://www\.gnu\.org/licenses/gpl-3\.0'
],
'BSD-3-Clause': [
r'BSD 3-Clause License',
r'Redistributions of source code must retain',
r'Neither the name.*may be used to endorse'
],
'BSD-2-Clause': [
r'BSD 2-Clause License',
r'Redistributions of source code must retain.*Redistributions in binary form'
]
}
def analyze_project(self, project_path: str, dependency_inventory: Optional[str] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze license compliance for a project."""
project_path = Path(project_path)
analysis_results = {
'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
'project_path': str(project_path),
'project_license': self._detect_project_license(project_path),
'dependencies': [],
'license_summary': {},
'conflicts': [],
'compliance_score': 0.0,
'risk_assessment': {},
'recommendations': []
}
# Load dependencies from inventory or scan project
if dependency_inventory:
dependencies = self._load_dependency_inventory(dependency_inventory)
else:
dependencies = self._scan_project_dependencies(project_path)
# Analyze each dependency's license
for dep in dependencies:
license_info = self._analyze_dependency_license(dep, project_path)
analysis_results['dependencies'].append(license_info)
# Generate license summary
analysis_results['license_summary'] = self._generate_license_summary(
analysis_results['dependencies']
)
# Detect conflicts
analysis_results['conflicts'] = self._detect_license_conflicts(
analysis_results['project_license'],
analysis_results['dependencies']
)
# Calculate compliance score
analysis_results['compliance_score'] = self._calculate_compliance_score(
analysis_results['dependencies'],
analysis_results['conflicts']
)
# Generate risk assessment
analysis_results['risk_assessment'] = self._generate_risk_assessment(
analysis_results['dependencies'],
analysis_results['conflicts']
)
# Generate recommendations
analysis_results['recommendations'] = self._generate_compliance_recommendations(
analysis_results
)
return analysis_results
def _detect_project_license(self, project_path: Path) -> Optional[str]:
"""Detect the main project license."""
license_files = ['LICENSE', 'LICENSE.txt', 'LICENSE.md', 'COPYING', 'COPYING.txt']
for license_file in license_files:
license_path = project_path / license_file
if license_path.exists():
try:
with open(license_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
content = f.read()
# Analyze license content
detected_license = self._detect_license_from_text(content)
if detected_license:
return detected_license
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error reading license file {license_path}: {e}")
return None
def _detect_license_from_text(self, text: str) -> Optional[str]:
"""Detect license type from text content."""
text_upper = text.upper()
for license_id, patterns in self.license_patterns.items():
for pattern in patterns:
if re.search(pattern, text, re.IGNORECASE):
return license_id
# Common license text patterns
if 'MIT' in text_upper and 'PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED' in text_upper:
return 'MIT'
elif 'APACHE LICENSE' in text_upper and 'VERSION 2.0' in text_upper:
return 'Apache-2.0'
elif 'GPL' in text_upper and 'VERSION 2' in text_upper:
return 'GPL-2.0'
elif 'GPL' in text_upper and 'VERSION 3' in text_upper:
return 'GPL-3.0'
return None
def _load_dependency_inventory(self, inventory_path: str) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Load dependencies from JSON inventory file."""
try:
with open(inventory_path, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
if 'dependencies' in data:
return data['dependencies']
else:
return data if isinstance(data, list) else []
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error loading dependency inventory: {e}")
return []
def _scan_project_dependencies(self, project_path: Path) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Basic dependency scanning - in practice, would integrate with dep_scanner.py."""
dependencies = []
# Simple package.json parsing as example
package_json = project_path / 'package.json'
if package_json.exists():
try:
with open(package_json, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
for dep_type in ['dependencies', 'devDependencies']:
if dep_type in data:
for name, version in data[dep_type].items():
dependencies.append({
'name': name,
'version': version,
'ecosystem': 'npm',
'direct': True
})
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error parsing package.json: {e}")
return dependencies
def _analyze_dependency_license(self, dependency: Dict[str, Any], project_path: Path) -> DependencyLicense:
"""Analyze license information for a single dependency."""
dep_license = DependencyLicense(
name=dependency['name'],
version=dependency.get('version', ''),
ecosystem=dependency.get('ecosystem', ''),
direct=dependency.get('direct', False),
license_declared=dependency.get('license'),
license_detected=None,
license_files=[],
confidence=0.0
)
# Try to detect license from various sources
declared_license = dependency.get('license')
if declared_license:
license_info = self._resolve_license_info(declared_license)
if license_info:
dep_license.license_detected = license_info
dep_license.confidence = 0.9
# For unknown licenses, try to find license files in node_modules (example)
if not dep_license.license_detected and dep_license.ecosystem == 'npm':
node_modules_path = project_path / 'node_modules' / dep_license.name
if node_modules_path.exists():
license_info = self._scan_package_directory(node_modules_path)
if license_info:
dep_license.license_detected = license_info
dep_license.confidence = 0.7
# Default to unknown if no license detected
if not dep_license.license_detected:
dep_license.license_detected = self.license_database['UNKNOWN']
dep_license.confidence = 0.0
return dep_license
def _resolve_license_info(self, license_string: str) -> Optional[LicenseInfo]:
"""Resolve license string to LicenseInfo object."""
if not license_string:
return None
license_string = license_string.strip()
# Direct SPDX ID match
if license_string in self.license_database:
return self.license_database[license_string]
# Common variations and mappings
license_mappings = {
'mit': 'MIT',
'apache': 'Apache-2.0',
'apache-2.0': 'Apache-2.0',
'apache 2.0': 'Apache-2.0',
'bsd': 'BSD-3-Clause',
'bsd-3-clause': 'BSD-3-Clause',
'bsd-2-clause': 'BSD-2-Clause',
'gpl-2.0': 'GPL-2.0',
'gpl-3.0': 'GPL-3.0',
'lgpl-2.1': 'LGPL-2.1',
'lgpl-3.0': 'LGPL-3.0',
'mpl-2.0': 'MPL-2.0',
'isc': 'ISC',
'unlicense': 'MIT', # Treat as permissive
'public domain': 'MIT', # Treat as permissive
'proprietary': 'PROPRIETARY',
'commercial': 'PROPRIETARY'
}
license_lower = license_string.lower()
for pattern, mapped_license in license_mappings.items():
if pattern in license_lower:
return self.license_database.get(mapped_license)
return None
def _scan_package_directory(self, package_path: Path) -> Optional[LicenseInfo]:
"""Scan package directory for license information."""
license_files = ['LICENSE', 'LICENSE.txt', 'LICENSE.md', 'COPYING', 'README.md', 'package.json']
for license_file in license_files:
file_path = package_path / license_file
if file_path.exists():
try:
with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore') as f:
content = f.read()
# Try to detect license from content
if license_file == 'package.json':
# Parse JSON for license field
try:
data = json.loads(content)
license_field = data.get('license')
if license_field:
return self._resolve_license_info(license_field)
except:
continue
else:
# Analyze text content
detected_license = self._detect_license_from_text(content)
if detected_license:
return self.license_database.get(detected_license)
except Exception:
continue
return None
def _generate_license_summary(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate summary of license distribution."""
summary = {
'total_dependencies': len(dependencies),
'license_types': {},
'risk_levels': {},
'unknown_licenses': 0,
'direct_dependencies': 0,
'transitive_dependencies': 0
}
for dep in dependencies:
# Count by license type
license_type = dep.license_detected.license_type.value
summary['license_types'][license_type] = summary['license_types'].get(license_type, 0) + 1
# Count by risk level
risk_level = dep.license_detected.risk_level.value
summary['risk_levels'][risk_level] = summary['risk_levels'].get(risk_level, 0) + 1
# Count unknowns
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.UNKNOWN:
summary['unknown_licenses'] += 1
# Count direct vs transitive
if dep.direct:
summary['direct_dependencies'] += 1
else:
summary['transitive_dependencies'] += 1
return summary
def _detect_license_conflicts(self, project_license: Optional[str],
dependencies: List[DependencyLicense]) -> List[LicenseConflict]:
"""Detect license compatibility conflicts."""
conflicts = []
if not project_license:
# If no project license detected, flag as potential issue
for dep in dependencies:
if dep.license_detected.risk_level in [RiskLevel.HIGH, RiskLevel.CRITICAL]:
conflicts.append(LicenseConflict(
dependency1='Project',
license1='Unknown',
dependency2=dep.name,
license2=dep.license_detected.spdx_id or dep.license_detected.name,
conflict_type='Unknown project license',
severity=RiskLevel.HIGH,
description=f'Project license unknown, dependency {dep.name} has {dep.license_detected.risk_level.value} risk license',
resolution_options=['Define project license', 'Review dependency usage']
))
return conflicts
project_license_info = self.license_database.get(project_license)
if not project_license_info:
return conflicts
# Check compatibility with project license
for dep in dependencies:
dep_license_id = dep.license_detected.spdx_id or 'UNKNOWN'
# Check compatibility matrix
if project_license in self.compatibility_matrix:
compatibility = self.compatibility_matrix[project_license].get(dep_license_id, False)
if not compatibility:
severity = self._determine_conflict_severity(project_license_info, dep.license_detected)
conflicts.append(LicenseConflict(
dependency1='Project',
license1=project_license,
dependency2=dep.name,
license2=dep_license_id,
conflict_type='License incompatibility',
severity=severity,
description=f'Project license {project_license} is incompatible with dependency license {dep_license_id}',
resolution_options=self._generate_conflict_resolutions(project_license, dep_license_id)
))
# Check for GPL contamination in permissive projects
if project_license_info.license_type == LicenseType.PERMISSIVE:
for dep in dependencies:
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG:
conflicts.append(LicenseConflict(
dependency1='Project',
license1=project_license,
dependency2=dep.name,
license2=dep.license_detected.spdx_id or dep.license_detected.name,
conflict_type='GPL contamination',
severity=RiskLevel.CRITICAL,
description=f'GPL dependency {dep.name} may contaminate permissive project',
resolution_options=['Remove GPL dependency', 'Change project license to GPL',
'Use dynamic linking', 'Find alternative dependency']
))
return conflicts
def _determine_conflict_severity(self, project_license: LicenseInfo, dep_license: LicenseInfo) -> RiskLevel:
"""Determine severity of a license conflict."""
if dep_license.license_type == LicenseType.UNKNOWN:
return RiskLevel.CRITICAL
elif (project_license.license_type == LicenseType.PERMISSIVE and
dep_license.license_type == LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG):
return RiskLevel.CRITICAL
elif dep_license.license_type == LicenseType.PROPRIETARY:
return RiskLevel.HIGH
else:
return RiskLevel.MEDIUM
def _generate_conflict_resolutions(self, project_license: str, dep_license: str) -> List[str]:
"""Generate resolution options for license conflicts."""
resolutions = []
if 'GPL' in dep_license:
resolutions.extend([
'Find alternative non-GPL dependency',
'Use dynamic linking if possible',
'Consider changing project license to GPL-compatible',
'Remove the dependency if not essential'
])
elif dep_license == 'PROPRIETARY':
resolutions.extend([
'Obtain commercial license',
'Find open-source alternative',
'Remove dependency if not essential',
'Negotiate license terms'
])
else:
resolutions.extend([
'Review license compatibility carefully',
'Consult legal counsel',
'Find alternative dependency',
'Consider license exception'
])
return resolutions
def _calculate_compliance_score(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense],
conflicts: List[LicenseConflict]) -> float:
"""Calculate overall compliance score (0-100)."""
if not dependencies:
return 100.0
base_score = 100.0
# Deduct points for unknown licenses
unknown_count = sum(1 for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.UNKNOWN)
base_score -= (unknown_count / len(dependencies)) * 30
# Deduct points for high-risk licenses
high_risk_count = sum(1 for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.risk_level in [RiskLevel.HIGH, RiskLevel.CRITICAL])
base_score -= (high_risk_count / len(dependencies)) * 20
# Deduct points for conflicts
if conflicts:
critical_conflicts = sum(1 for c in conflicts if c.severity == RiskLevel.CRITICAL)
high_conflicts = sum(1 for c in conflicts if c.severity == RiskLevel.HIGH)
base_score -= critical_conflicts * 15
base_score -= high_conflicts * 10
return max(0.0, base_score)
def _generate_risk_assessment(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense],
conflicts: List[LicenseConflict]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate comprehensive risk assessment."""
return {
'overall_risk': self._calculate_overall_risk(dependencies, conflicts),
'license_risk_breakdown': self._calculate_license_risks(dependencies),
'conflict_summary': {
'total_conflicts': len(conflicts),
'critical_conflicts': len([c for c in conflicts if c.severity == RiskLevel.CRITICAL]),
'high_conflicts': len([c for c in conflicts if c.severity == RiskLevel.HIGH])
},
'distribution_risks': self._assess_distribution_risks(dependencies),
'commercial_risks': self._assess_commercial_risks(dependencies)
}
def _calculate_overall_risk(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense],
conflicts: List[LicenseConflict]) -> str:
"""Calculate overall project risk level."""
if any(c.severity == RiskLevel.CRITICAL for c in conflicts):
return 'CRITICAL'
elif any(dep.license_detected.risk_level == RiskLevel.CRITICAL for dep in dependencies):
return 'CRITICAL'
elif any(c.severity == RiskLevel.HIGH for c in conflicts):
return 'HIGH'
elif any(dep.license_detected.risk_level == RiskLevel.HIGH for dep in dependencies):
return 'HIGH'
elif any(dep.license_detected.risk_level == RiskLevel.MEDIUM for dep in dependencies):
return 'MEDIUM'
else:
return 'LOW'
def _calculate_license_risks(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense]) -> Dict[str, int]:
"""Calculate breakdown of license risks."""
risks = {'low': 0, 'medium': 0, 'high': 0, 'critical': 0}
for dep in dependencies:
risk_level = dep.license_detected.risk_level.value
risks[risk_level] += 1
return risks
def _assess_distribution_risks(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense]) -> List[str]:
"""Assess risks related to software distribution."""
risks = []
gpl_deps = [dep for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG]
if gpl_deps:
risks.append(f"GPL dependencies require source code disclosure: {[d.name for d in gpl_deps]}")
proprietary_deps = [dep for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.PROPRIETARY]
if proprietary_deps:
risks.append(f"Proprietary dependencies may require commercial licenses: {[d.name for d in proprietary_deps]}")
unknown_deps = [dep for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.UNKNOWN]
if unknown_deps:
risks.append(f"Unknown licenses pose legal uncertainty: {[d.name for d in unknown_deps]}")
return risks
def _assess_commercial_risks(self, dependencies: List[DependencyLicense]) -> List[str]:
"""Assess risks for commercial usage."""
risks = []
agpl_deps = [dep for dep in dependencies
if dep.license_detected.spdx_id == 'AGPL-3.0']
if agpl_deps:
risks.append(f"AGPL dependencies trigger copyleft for network services: {[d.name for d in agpl_deps]}")
return risks
def _generate_compliance_recommendations(self, analysis_results: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate actionable compliance recommendations."""
recommendations = []
# Address critical issues first
critical_conflicts = [c for c in analysis_results['conflicts']
if c.severity == RiskLevel.CRITICAL]
if critical_conflicts:
recommendations.append("CRITICAL: Address license conflicts immediately before any distribution")
for conflict in critical_conflicts[:3]: # Top 3
recommendations.append(f" • {conflict.description}")
# Unknown licenses
unknown_count = analysis_results['license_summary']['unknown_licenses']
if unknown_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"Investigate and clarify licenses for {unknown_count} dependencies with unknown licensing")
# GPL contamination
gpl_deps = [dep for dep in analysis_results['dependencies']
if dep.license_detected.license_type == LicenseType.COPYLEFT_STRONG]
if gpl_deps and analysis_results.get('project_license') in ['MIT', 'Apache-2.0', 'BSD-3-Clause']:
recommendations.append("Consider removing GPL dependencies or changing project license for permissive project")
# Compliance score
if analysis_results['compliance_score'] < 70:
recommendations.append("Overall compliance score is low - prioritize license cleanup")
return recommendations
def generate_report(self, analysis_results: Dict[str, Any], format: str = 'text') -> str:
"""Generate compliance report in specified format."""
if format == 'json':
# Convert dataclass objects for JSON serialization
serializable_results = analysis_results.copy()
serializable_results['dependencies'] = [
{
'name': dep.name,
'version': dep.version,
'ecosystem': dep.ecosystem,
'direct': dep.direct,
'license_declared': dep.license_declared,
'license_detected': asdict(dep.license_detected) if dep.license_detected else None,
'confidence': dep.confidence
}
for dep in analysis_results['dependencies']
]
serializable_results['conflicts'] = [asdict(conflict) for conflict in analysis_results['conflicts']]
return json.dumps(serializable_results, indent=2, default=str)
# Text format report
report = []
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append("LICENSE COMPLIANCE REPORT")
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append(f"Analysis Date: {analysis_results['timestamp']}")
report.append(f"Project: {analysis_results['project_path']}")
report.append(f"Project License: {analysis_results['project_license'] or 'Unknown'}")
report.append("")
# Summary
summary = analysis_results['license_summary']
report.append("SUMMARY:")
report.append(f" Total Dependencies: {summary['total_dependencies']}")
report.append(f" Compliance Score: {analysis_results['compliance_score']:.1f}/100")
report.append(f" Overall Risk: {analysis_results['risk_assessment']['overall_risk']}")
report.append(f" License Conflicts: {len(analysis_results['conflicts'])}")
report.append("")
# License distribution
report.append("LICENSE DISTRIBUTION:")
for license_type, count in summary['license_types'].items():
report.append(f" {license_type.title()}: {count}")
report.append("")
# Risk breakdown
report.append("RISK BREAKDOWN:")
for risk_level, count in summary['risk_levels'].items():
report.append(f" {risk_level.title()}: {count}")
report.append("")
# Conflicts
if analysis_results['conflicts']:
report.append("LICENSE CONFLICTS:")
report.append("-" * 30)
for conflict in analysis_results['conflicts']:
report.append(f"Conflict: {conflict.dependency2} ({conflict.license2})")
report.append(f" Issue: {conflict.description}")
report.append(f" Severity: {conflict.severity.value.upper()}")
report.append(f" Resolutions: {', '.join(conflict.resolution_options[:2])}")
report.append("")
# High-risk dependencies
high_risk_deps = [dep for dep in analysis_results['dependencies']
if dep.license_detected.risk_level in [RiskLevel.HIGH, RiskLevel.CRITICAL]]
if high_risk_deps:
report.append("HIGH-RISK DEPENDENCIES:")
report.append("-" * 30)
for dep in high_risk_deps[:10]: # Top 10
license_name = dep.license_detected.spdx_id or dep.license_detected.name
report.append(f" {dep.name} v{dep.version}: {license_name} ({dep.license_detected.risk_level.value.upper()})")
report.append("")
# Recommendations
if analysis_results['recommendations']:
report.append("RECOMMENDATIONS:")
report.append("-" * 20)
for i, rec in enumerate(analysis_results['recommendations'], 1):
report.append(f"{i}. {rec}")
report.append("")
report.append("=" * 60)
return '\n'.join(report)
def main():
"""Main entry point for the license checker."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description='Analyze dependency licenses for compliance and conflicts',
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
python license_checker.py /path/to/project
python license_checker.py . --format json --output compliance.json
python license_checker.py /app --inventory deps.json --policy strict
"""
)
parser.add_argument('project_path',
help='Path to the project directory to analyze')
parser.add_argument('--inventory',
help='Path to dependency inventory JSON file')
parser.add_argument('--format', choices=['text', 'json'], default='text',
help='Output format (default: text)')
parser.add_argument('--output', '-o',
help='Output file path (default: stdout)')
parser.add_argument('--policy', choices=['permissive', 'strict'], default='permissive',
help='License policy strictness (default: permissive)')
parser.add_argument('--warn-conflicts', action='store_true',
help='Show warnings for potential conflicts')
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
checker = LicenseChecker()
results = checker.analyze_project(args.project_path, args.inventory)
report = checker.generate_report(results, args.format)
if args.output:
with open(args.output, 'w') as f:
f.write(report)
print(f"Compliance report saved to {args.output}")
else:
print(report)
# Exit with error code for policy violations
if args.policy == 'strict' and results['compliance_score'] < 80:
sys.exit(1)
if args.warn_conflicts and results['conflicts']:
print("\nWARNING: License conflicts detected!")
sys.exit(2)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == '__main__':
main()
FILE:scripts/upgrade_planner.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Upgrade Planner - Dependency upgrade path planning and risk analysis tool.
This script analyzes dependency inventories, evaluates semantic versioning patterns,
estimates breaking change risks, and generates prioritized upgrade plans with
migration checklists and rollback procedures.
Author: Claude Skills Engineering Team
License: MIT
"""
import json
import os
import sys
import argparse
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Any, Optional, Tuple
from pathlib import Path
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from enum import Enum
import re
import subprocess
class UpgradeRisk(Enum):
"""Upgrade risk levels."""
SAFE = "safe"
LOW = "low"
MEDIUM = "medium"
HIGH = "high"
CRITICAL = "critical"
class UpdateType(Enum):
"""Semantic versioning update types."""
PATCH = "patch"
MINOR = "minor"
MAJOR = "major"
PRERELEASE = "prerelease"
@dataclass
class VersionInfo:
"""Represents version information."""
major: int
minor: int
patch: int
prerelease: Optional[str] = None
build: Optional[str] = None
def __str__(self):
version = f"{self.major}.{self.minor}.{self.patch}"
if self.prerelease:
version += f"-{self.prerelease}"
if self.build:
version += f"+{self.build}"
return version
@dataclass
class DependencyUpgrade:
"""Represents a potential dependency upgrade."""
name: str
current_version: str
latest_version: str
ecosystem: str
direct: bool
update_type: UpdateType
risk_level: UpgradeRisk
security_updates: List[str]
breaking_changes: List[str]
migration_effort: str
dependencies_affected: List[str]
rollback_complexity: str
estimated_time: str
priority_score: float
@dataclass
class UpgradePlan:
"""Represents a complete upgrade plan."""
name: str
description: str
phase: int
dependencies: List[str]
estimated_duration: str
prerequisites: List[str]
migration_steps: List[str]
testing_requirements: List[str]
rollback_plan: List[str]
success_criteria: List[str]
class UpgradePlanner:
"""Main upgrade planning and risk analysis class."""
def __init__(self):
self.breaking_change_patterns = self._build_breaking_change_patterns()
self.ecosystem_knowledge = self._build_ecosystem_knowledge()
self.security_advisories = self._build_security_advisories()
def _build_breaking_change_patterns(self) -> Dict[str, List[str]]:
"""Build patterns for detecting breaking changes."""
return {
'npm': [
r'BREAKING\s*CHANGE',
r'breaking\s*change',
r'major\s*version',
r'removed.*API',
r'deprecated.*removed',
r'no\s*longer\s*supported',
r'minimum.*node.*version',
r'peer.*dependency.*change'
],
'pypi': [
r'BREAKING\s*CHANGE',
r'breaking\s*change',
r'removed.*function',
r'deprecated.*removed',
r'minimum.*python.*version',
r'incompatible.*change',
r'API.*change'
],
'maven': [
r'BREAKING\s*CHANGE',
r'breaking\s*change',
r'removed.*method',
r'deprecated.*removed',
r'minimum.*java.*version',
r'API.*incompatible'
]
}
def _build_ecosystem_knowledge(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Build ecosystem-specific upgrade knowledge."""
return {
'npm': {
'typical_major_cycle_months': 12,
'typical_patch_cycle_weeks': 2,
'deprecation_notice_months': 6,
'lts_support_years': 3,
'common_breaking_changes': [
'Node.js version requirements',
'Peer dependency updates',
'API signature changes',
'Configuration format changes'
]
},
'pypi': {
'typical_major_cycle_months': 18,
'typical_patch_cycle_weeks': 4,
'deprecation_notice_months': 12,
'lts_support_years': 2,
'common_breaking_changes': [
'Python version requirements',
'Function signature changes',
'Import path changes',
'Configuration changes'
]
},
'maven': {
'typical_major_cycle_months': 24,
'typical_patch_cycle_weeks': 6,
'deprecation_notice_months': 12,
'lts_support_years': 5,
'common_breaking_changes': [
'Java version requirements',
'Method signature changes',
'Package restructuring',
'Dependency changes'
]
},
'cargo': {
'typical_major_cycle_months': 6,
'typical_patch_cycle_weeks': 2,
'deprecation_notice_months': 3,
'lts_support_years': 1,
'common_breaking_changes': [
'Rust edition changes',
'Trait changes',
'Module restructuring',
'Macro changes'
]
}
}
def _build_security_advisories(self) -> Dict[str, List[Dict[str, Any]]]:
"""Build security advisory database for upgrade prioritization."""
return {
'lodash': [
{
'advisory_id': 'CVE-2021-23337',
'severity': 'HIGH',
'fixed_in': '4.17.21',
'description': 'Prototype pollution vulnerability'
}
],
'django': [
{
'advisory_id': 'CVE-2024-27351',
'severity': 'HIGH',
'fixed_in': '4.2.11',
'description': 'SQL injection vulnerability'
}
],
'express': [
{
'advisory_id': 'CVE-2022-24999',
'severity': 'MEDIUM',
'fixed_in': '4.18.2',
'description': 'Open redirect vulnerability'
}
],
'axios': [
{
'advisory_id': 'CVE-2023-45857',
'severity': 'MEDIUM',
'fixed_in': '1.6.0',
'description': 'Cross-site request forgery'
}
]
}
def analyze_upgrades(self, dependency_inventory: str, timeline_days: int = 90) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze potential dependency upgrades and create upgrade plan."""
dependencies = self._load_dependency_inventory(dependency_inventory)
analysis_results = {
'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
'timeline_days': timeline_days,
'dependencies_analyzed': len(dependencies),
'available_upgrades': [],
'upgrade_statistics': {},
'risk_assessment': {},
'upgrade_plans': [],
'recommendations': []
}
# Analyze each dependency for upgrades
for dep in dependencies:
upgrade_info = self._analyze_dependency_upgrade(dep)
if upgrade_info:
analysis_results['available_upgrades'].append(upgrade_info)
# Generate upgrade statistics
analysis_results['upgrade_statistics'] = self._generate_upgrade_statistics(
analysis_results['available_upgrades']
)
# Perform risk assessment
analysis_results['risk_assessment'] = self._perform_risk_assessment(
analysis_results['available_upgrades']
)
# Create phased upgrade plans
analysis_results['upgrade_plans'] = self._create_upgrade_plans(
analysis_results['available_upgrades'],
timeline_days
)
# Generate recommendations
analysis_results['recommendations'] = self._generate_upgrade_recommendations(
analysis_results
)
return analysis_results
def _load_dependency_inventory(self, inventory_path: str) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Load dependency inventory from JSON file."""
try:
with open(inventory_path, 'r') as f:
data = json.load(f)
if 'dependencies' in data:
return data['dependencies']
elif isinstance(data, list):
return data
else:
print("Warning: Unexpected inventory format")
return []
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error loading dependency inventory: {e}")
return []
def _analyze_dependency_upgrade(self, dependency: Dict[str, Any]) -> Optional[DependencyUpgrade]:
"""Analyze upgrade possibilities for a single dependency."""
name = dependency.get('name', '')
current_version = dependency.get('version', '').replace('^', '').replace('~', '')
ecosystem = dependency.get('ecosystem', '')
if not name or not current_version:
return None
# Parse current version
current_ver = self._parse_version(current_version)
if not current_ver:
return None
# Get latest version (simulated - in practice would query package registries)
latest_version = self._get_latest_version(name, ecosystem)
if not latest_version:
return None
latest_ver = self._parse_version(latest_version)
if not latest_ver:
return None
# Determine if upgrade is needed
if self._compare_versions(current_ver, latest_ver) >= 0:
return None # Already up to date
# Determine update type
update_type = self._determine_update_type(current_ver, latest_ver)
# Assess upgrade risk
risk_level = self._assess_upgrade_risk(name, current_ver, latest_ver, ecosystem, update_type)
# Check for security updates
security_updates = self._check_security_updates(name, current_version, latest_version)
# Analyze breaking changes
breaking_changes = self._analyze_breaking_changes(name, current_ver, latest_ver, ecosystem)
# Calculate priority score
priority_score = self._calculate_priority_score(
update_type, risk_level, security_updates, dependency.get('direct', False)
)
return DependencyUpgrade(
name=name,
current_version=current_version,
latest_version=latest_version,
ecosystem=ecosystem,
direct=dependency.get('direct', False),
update_type=update_type,
risk_level=risk_level,
security_updates=security_updates,
breaking_changes=breaking_changes,
migration_effort=self._estimate_migration_effort(update_type, breaking_changes),
dependencies_affected=self._get_affected_dependencies(name, dependency),
rollback_complexity=self._assess_rollback_complexity(update_type, risk_level),
estimated_time=self._estimate_upgrade_time(update_type, breaking_changes),
priority_score=priority_score
)
def _parse_version(self, version_string: str) -> Optional[VersionInfo]:
"""Parse semantic version string."""
# Clean version string
version = re.sub(r'[^0-9a-zA-Z.-]', '', version_string)
# Basic semver pattern
pattern = r'^(\d+)\.(\d+)\.(\d+)(?:-([0-9A-Za-z.-]+))?(?:\+([0-9A-Za-z.-]+))?$'
match = re.match(pattern, version)
if match:
major, minor, patch, prerelease, build = match.groups()
return VersionInfo(
major=int(major),
minor=int(minor),
patch=int(patch),
prerelease=prerelease,
build=build
)
# Fallback for simpler version patterns
simple_pattern = r'^(\d+)\.(\d+)(?:\.(\d+))?'
match = re.match(simple_pattern, version)
if match:
major, minor, patch = match.groups()
return VersionInfo(
major=int(major),
minor=int(minor),
patch=int(patch or 0)
)
return None
def _compare_versions(self, v1: VersionInfo, v2: VersionInfo) -> int:
"""Compare two versions. Returns -1, 0, or 1."""
if (v1.major, v1.minor, v1.patch) < (v2.major, v2.minor, v2.patch):
return -1
elif (v1.major, v1.minor, v1.patch) > (v2.major, v2.minor, v2.patch):
return 1
else:
# Handle prerelease comparison
if v1.prerelease and not v2.prerelease:
return -1
elif not v1.prerelease and v2.prerelease:
return 1
elif v1.prerelease and v2.prerelease:
if v1.prerelease < v2.prerelease:
return -1
elif v1.prerelease > v2.prerelease:
return 1
return 0
def _get_latest_version(self, package_name: str, ecosystem: str) -> Optional[str]:
"""Get latest version from package registry (simulated)."""
# Simulated latest versions for common packages
mock_versions = {
'lodash': '4.17.21',
'express': '4.18.2',
'react': '18.2.0',
'axios': '1.6.0',
'django': '4.2.11',
'requests': '2.31.0',
'numpy': '1.24.0',
'flask': '2.3.0',
'fastapi': '0.104.0',
'pytest': '7.4.0'
}
# In production, would query actual package registries:
# npm: npm view <package> version
# pypi: pip index versions <package>
# maven: maven metadata API
return mock_versions.get(package_name.lower())
def _determine_update_type(self, current: VersionInfo, latest: VersionInfo) -> UpdateType:
"""Determine the type of update based on semantic versioning."""
if latest.major > current.major:
return UpdateType.MAJOR
elif latest.minor > current.minor:
return UpdateType.MINOR
elif latest.patch > current.patch:
return UpdateType.PATCH
elif latest.prerelease and not current.prerelease:
return UpdateType.PRERELEASE
else:
return UpdateType.PATCH # Default fallback
def _assess_upgrade_risk(self, package_name: str, current: VersionInfo, latest: VersionInfo,
ecosystem: str, update_type: UpdateType) -> UpgradeRisk:
"""Assess the risk level of an upgrade."""
# Base risk assessment on update type
base_risk = {
UpdateType.PATCH: UpgradeRisk.SAFE,
UpdateType.MINOR: UpgradeRisk.LOW,
UpdateType.MAJOR: UpgradeRisk.HIGH,
UpdateType.PRERELEASE: UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM
}.get(update_type, UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM)
# Adjust for package-specific factors
high_risk_packages = [
'webpack', 'babel', 'typescript', 'eslint', # Build tools
'react', 'vue', 'angular', # Frameworks
'django', 'flask', 'fastapi', # Web frameworks
'spring-boot', 'hibernate' # Java frameworks
]
if package_name.lower() in high_risk_packages and update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR:
base_risk = UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL
# Check for known breaking changes
if self._has_known_breaking_changes(package_name, current, latest):
if base_risk in [UpgradeRisk.SAFE, UpgradeRisk.LOW]:
base_risk = UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM
elif base_risk == UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM:
base_risk = UpgradeRisk.HIGH
return base_risk
def _has_known_breaking_changes(self, package_name: str, current: VersionInfo, latest: VersionInfo) -> bool:
"""Check if there are known breaking changes between versions."""
# Simulated breaking change detection
breaking_change_versions = {
'react': ['16.0.0', '17.0.0', '18.0.0'],
'django': ['2.0.0', '3.0.0', '4.0.0'],
'webpack': ['4.0.0', '5.0.0'],
'babel': ['7.0.0', '8.0.0'],
'typescript': ['4.0.0', '5.0.0']
}
package_versions = breaking_change_versions.get(package_name.lower(), [])
latest_str = str(latest)
return any(latest_str.startswith(v.split('.')[0]) for v in package_versions)
def _check_security_updates(self, package_name: str, current_version: str, latest_version: str) -> List[str]:
"""Check for security updates in the upgrade."""
security_updates = []
if package_name in self.security_advisories:
for advisory in self.security_advisories[package_name]:
fixed_version = advisory['fixed_in']
# Simple version comparison for security fixes
if (self._is_version_greater(fixed_version, current_version) and
not self._is_version_greater(fixed_version, latest_version)):
security_updates.append(f"{advisory['advisory_id']}: {advisory['description']}")
return security_updates
def _is_version_greater(self, v1: str, v2: str) -> bool:
"""Simple version comparison."""
v1_parts = [int(x) for x in v1.split('.')]
v2_parts = [int(x) for x in v2.split('.')]
# Pad shorter version
max_len = max(len(v1_parts), len(v2_parts))
v1_parts.extend([0] * (max_len - len(v1_parts)))
v2_parts.extend([0] * (max_len - len(v2_parts)))
return v1_parts > v2_parts
def _analyze_breaking_changes(self, package_name: str, current: VersionInfo,
latest: VersionInfo, ecosystem: str) -> List[str]:
"""Analyze potential breaking changes."""
breaking_changes = []
# Check if major version change
if latest.major > current.major:
breaking_changes.append(f"Major version upgrade from {current.major}.x to {latest.major}.x")
# Add ecosystem-specific common breaking changes
ecosystem_knowledge = self.ecosystem_knowledge.get(ecosystem, {})
common_changes = ecosystem_knowledge.get('common_breaking_changes', [])
breaking_changes.extend(common_changes[:2]) # Add top 2
# Check for specific package patterns
if package_name.lower() == 'react' and latest.major >= 17:
breaking_changes.append("New JSX Transform")
if latest.major >= 18:
breaking_changes.append("Concurrent Rendering changes")
elif package_name.lower() == 'django' and latest.major >= 4:
breaking_changes.append("CSRF token changes")
breaking_changes.append("Default AUTO_INCREMENT field changes")
elif package_name.lower() == 'webpack' and latest.major >= 5:
breaking_changes.append("Module Federation support")
breaking_changes.append("Asset modules replace file-loader")
return breaking_changes
def _calculate_priority_score(self, update_type: UpdateType, risk_level: UpgradeRisk,
security_updates: List[str], is_direct: bool) -> float:
"""Calculate priority score for upgrade (0-100)."""
score = 50.0 # Base score
# Security updates get highest priority
if security_updates:
score += 30.0
score += len(security_updates) * 5.0 # Multiple security fixes
# Update type scoring
type_scores = {
UpdateType.PATCH: 20.0,
UpdateType.MINOR: 10.0,
UpdateType.MAJOR: -10.0,
UpdateType.PRERELEASE: -5.0
}
score += type_scores.get(update_type, 0)
# Risk level adjustment
risk_adjustments = {
UpgradeRisk.SAFE: 15.0,
UpgradeRisk.LOW: 5.0,
UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM: -5.0,
UpgradeRisk.HIGH: -15.0,
UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL: -25.0
}
score += risk_adjustments.get(risk_level, 0)
# Direct dependencies get slightly higher priority
if is_direct:
score += 5.0
return max(0.0, min(100.0, score))
def _estimate_migration_effort(self, update_type: UpdateType, breaking_changes: List[str]) -> str:
"""Estimate migration effort level."""
if update_type == UpdateType.PATCH and not breaking_changes:
return "Minimal"
elif update_type == UpdateType.MINOR and len(breaking_changes) <= 1:
return "Low"
elif update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR or len(breaking_changes) > 2:
return "High"
else:
return "Medium"
def _get_affected_dependencies(self, package_name: str, dependency: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Get list of dependencies that might be affected by this upgrade."""
# Simulated dependency impact analysis
common_dependencies = {
'react': ['react-dom', 'react-router', 'react-redux'],
'django': ['djangorestframework', 'django-cors-headers', 'celery'],
'webpack': ['webpack-cli', 'webpack-dev-server', 'html-webpack-plugin'],
'babel': ['@babel/core', '@babel/preset-env', '@babel/preset-react']
}
return common_dependencies.get(package_name.lower(), [])
def _assess_rollback_complexity(self, update_type: UpdateType, risk_level: UpgradeRisk) -> str:
"""Assess complexity of rolling back the upgrade."""
if update_type == UpdateType.PATCH:
return "Simple"
elif update_type == UpdateType.MINOR and risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.SAFE, UpgradeRisk.LOW]:
return "Simple"
elif risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL]:
return "Complex"
else:
return "Moderate"
def _estimate_upgrade_time(self, update_type: UpdateType, breaking_changes: List[str]) -> str:
"""Estimate time required for upgrade."""
base_times = {
UpdateType.PATCH: "30 minutes",
UpdateType.MINOR: "2 hours",
UpdateType.MAJOR: "1 day",
UpdateType.PRERELEASE: "4 hours"
}
base_time = base_times.get(update_type, "4 hours")
if len(breaking_changes) > 2:
if "30 minutes" in base_time:
base_time = "2 hours"
elif "2 hours" in base_time:
base_time = "1 day"
elif "1 day" in base_time:
base_time = "3 days"
return base_time
def _generate_upgrade_statistics(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate statistics about available upgrades."""
if not upgrades:
return {}
return {
'total_upgrades': len(upgrades),
'by_type': {
'patch': len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.PATCH]),
'minor': len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.MINOR]),
'major': len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR]),
'prerelease': len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.PRERELEASE])
},
'by_risk': {
'safe': len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.SAFE]),
'low': len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.LOW]),
'medium': len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM]),
'high': len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.HIGH]),
'critical': len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL])
},
'security_updates': len([u for u in upgrades if u.security_updates]),
'direct_dependencies': len([u for u in upgrades if u.direct]),
'average_priority': sum(u.priority_score for u in upgrades) / len(upgrades)
}
def _perform_risk_assessment(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Perform comprehensive risk assessment."""
high_risk_upgrades = [u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL]]
security_upgrades = [u for u in upgrades if u.security_updates]
major_upgrades = [u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR]
return {
'overall_risk': self._calculate_overall_upgrade_risk(upgrades),
'high_risk_count': len(high_risk_upgrades),
'security_critical_count': len(security_upgrades),
'major_version_count': len(major_upgrades),
'risk_factors': self._identify_risk_factors(upgrades),
'mitigation_strategies': self._suggest_mitigation_strategies(upgrades)
}
def _calculate_overall_upgrade_risk(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> str:
"""Calculate overall risk level for all upgrades."""
if not upgrades:
return "LOW"
risk_scores = {
UpgradeRisk.SAFE: 1,
UpgradeRisk.LOW: 2,
UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM: 3,
UpgradeRisk.HIGH: 4,
UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL: 5
}
total_score = sum(risk_scores.get(u.risk_level, 3) for u in upgrades)
average_score = total_score / len(upgrades)
if average_score >= 4.0:
return "CRITICAL"
elif average_score >= 3.0:
return "HIGH"
elif average_score >= 2.0:
return "MEDIUM"
else:
return "LOW"
def _identify_risk_factors(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> List[str]:
"""Identify key risk factors across all upgrades."""
factors = []
major_count = len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR])
if major_count > 0:
factors.append(f"{major_count} major version upgrades with potential breaking changes")
critical_count = len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL])
if critical_count > 0:
factors.append(f"{critical_count} critical risk upgrades requiring careful planning")
framework_upgrades = [u for u in upgrades if any(fw in u.name.lower()
for fw in ['react', 'django', 'spring', 'webpack', 'babel'])]
if framework_upgrades:
factors.append(f"Core framework upgrades: {[u.name for u in framework_upgrades[:3]]}")
return factors
def _suggest_mitigation_strategies(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> List[str]:
"""Suggest risk mitigation strategies."""
strategies = []
high_risk_count = len([u for u in upgrades if u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL]])
if high_risk_count > 0:
strategies.append("Create comprehensive test suite before high-risk upgrades")
strategies.append("Plan rollback procedures for critical upgrades")
major_count = len([u for u in upgrades if u.update_type == UpdateType.MAJOR])
if major_count > 3:
strategies.append("Phase major upgrades across multiple releases")
strategies.append("Use feature flags for gradual rollout")
security_count = len([u for u in upgrades if u.security_updates])
if security_count > 0:
strategies.append("Prioritize security updates regardless of risk level")
return strategies
def _create_upgrade_plans(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade], timeline_days: int) -> List[UpgradePlan]:
"""Create phased upgrade plans."""
if not upgrades:
return []
# Sort upgrades by priority score (descending)
sorted_upgrades = sorted(upgrades, key=lambda x: x.priority_score, reverse=True)
plans = []
# Phase 1: Security and safe updates (first 30% of timeline)
phase1_upgrades = [u for u in sorted_upgrades if
u.security_updates or u.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.SAFE][:10]
if phase1_upgrades:
plans.append(self._create_upgrade_plan(
"Phase 1: Security & Safe Updates",
"Immediate security fixes and low-risk updates",
1, phase1_upgrades, timeline_days // 3
))
# Phase 2: Low-medium risk updates (middle 40% of timeline)
phase2_upgrades = [u for u in sorted_upgrades if
u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.LOW, UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM] and
not u.security_updates][:8]
if phase2_upgrades:
plans.append(self._create_upgrade_plan(
"Phase 2: Regular Updates",
"Standard dependency updates with moderate risk",
2, phase2_upgrades, timeline_days * 2 // 5
))
# Phase 3: High-risk and major updates (final 30% of timeline)
phase3_upgrades = [u for u in sorted_upgrades if
u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL]][:5]
if phase3_upgrades:
plans.append(self._create_upgrade_plan(
"Phase 3: Major Updates",
"High-risk upgrades requiring careful planning",
3, phase3_upgrades, timeline_days // 3
))
return plans
def _create_upgrade_plan(self, name: str, description: str, phase: int,
upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade], duration_days: int) -> UpgradePlan:
"""Create a detailed upgrade plan for a phase."""
dependency_names = [u.name for u in upgrades]
# Generate migration steps
migration_steps = []
migration_steps.append("1. Create feature branch for upgrades")
migration_steps.append("2. Update dependency versions in manifest files")
migration_steps.append("3. Run dependency install/update commands")
migration_steps.append("4. Fix breaking changes and deprecation warnings")
migration_steps.append("5. Update test suite for compatibility")
migration_steps.append("6. Run comprehensive test suite")
migration_steps.append("7. Update documentation and changelog")
migration_steps.append("8. Create pull request for review")
# Add phase-specific steps
if phase == 1:
migration_steps.insert(3, "3a. Verify security fixes are applied")
elif phase == 3:
migration_steps.insert(5, "5a. Perform extensive integration testing")
migration_steps.insert(6, "6a. Test with production-like data")
# Generate testing requirements
testing_requirements = [
"Unit test suite passes 100%",
"Integration tests cover upgrade scenarios",
"Performance benchmarks within acceptable range"
]
if any(u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL] for u in upgrades):
testing_requirements.extend([
"Manual testing of critical user flows",
"Load testing for performance regression",
"Security scanning for new vulnerabilities"
])
# Generate rollback plan
rollback_plan = [
"1. Revert dependency versions in manifest files",
"2. Run dependency install with previous versions",
"3. Restore previous configuration files if changed",
"4. Run smoke tests to verify rollback success",
"5. Monitor system health metrics"
]
# Success criteria
success_criteria = [
"All tests pass in CI/CD pipeline",
"No security vulnerabilities introduced",
"Performance metrics within acceptable thresholds",
"No critical user workflows broken"
]
return UpgradePlan(
name=name,
description=description,
phase=phase,
dependencies=dependency_names,
estimated_duration=f"{duration_days} days",
prerequisites=self._generate_prerequisites(upgrades),
migration_steps=migration_steps,
testing_requirements=testing_requirements,
rollback_plan=rollback_plan,
success_criteria=success_criteria
)
def _generate_prerequisites(self, upgrades: List[DependencyUpgrade]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate prerequisites for upgrade phase."""
prerequisites = [
"Comprehensive test suite with good coverage",
"Backup of current working state",
"Development environment setup"
]
if any(u.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL] for u in upgrades):
prerequisites.extend([
"Staging environment for testing",
"Rollback procedure documented and tested",
"Team availability for issue resolution"
])
if any(u.security_updates for u in upgrades):
prerequisites.append("Security team notification for validation")
return prerequisites
def _generate_upgrade_recommendations(self, analysis_results: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate actionable upgrade recommendations."""
recommendations = []
security_count = analysis_results['upgrade_statistics'].get('security_updates', 0)
if security_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"URGENT: {security_count} security updates available - prioritize immediately")
safe_count = analysis_results['upgrade_statistics']['by_risk'].get('safe', 0)
if safe_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"Quick wins: {safe_count} safe updates can be applied with minimal risk")
critical_count = analysis_results['risk_assessment']['high_risk_count']
if critical_count > 0:
recommendations.append(f"Plan carefully: {critical_count} high-risk upgrades need thorough testing")
major_count = analysis_results['upgrade_statistics']['by_type'].get('major', 0)
if major_count > 3:
recommendations.append("Consider phasing major upgrades across multiple releases")
overall_risk = analysis_results['risk_assessment']['overall_risk']
if overall_risk in ['HIGH', 'CRITICAL']:
recommendations.append("Overall upgrade risk is high - recommend gradual approach")
return recommendations
def generate_report(self, analysis_results: Dict[str, Any], format: str = 'text') -> str:
"""Generate upgrade plan report in specified format."""
if format == 'json':
# Convert dataclass objects for JSON serialization
serializable_results = analysis_results.copy()
serializable_results['available_upgrades'] = [asdict(upgrade) for upgrade in analysis_results['available_upgrades']]
serializable_results['upgrade_plans'] = [asdict(plan) for plan in analysis_results['upgrade_plans']]
return json.dumps(serializable_results, indent=2, default=str)
# Text format report
report = []
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append("DEPENDENCY UPGRADE PLAN")
report.append("=" * 60)
report.append(f"Generated: {analysis_results['timestamp']}")
report.append(f"Timeline: {analysis_results['timeline_days']} days")
report.append("")
# Statistics
stats = analysis_results['upgrade_statistics']
report.append("UPGRADE SUMMARY:")
report.append(f" Total Upgrades Available: {stats.get('total_upgrades', 0)}")
report.append(f" Security Updates: {stats.get('security_updates', 0)}")
report.append(f" Major Version Updates: {stats['by_type'].get('major', 0)}")
report.append(f" High Risk Updates: {stats['by_risk'].get('high', 0)}")
report.append("")
# Risk Assessment
risk = analysis_results['risk_assessment']
report.append("RISK ASSESSMENT:")
report.append(f" Overall Risk Level: {risk['overall_risk']}")
if risk.get('risk_factors'):
report.append(" Key Risk Factors:")
for factor in risk['risk_factors'][:3]:
report.append(f" • {factor}")
report.append("")
# High Priority Upgrades
high_priority = sorted([u for u in analysis_results['available_upgrades']],
key=lambda x: x.priority_score, reverse=True)[:10]
if high_priority:
report.append("TOP PRIORITY UPGRADES:")
report.append("-" * 30)
for upgrade in high_priority:
risk_indicator = "🔴" if upgrade.risk_level in [UpgradeRisk.HIGH, UpgradeRisk.CRITICAL] else \
"🟡" if upgrade.risk_level == UpgradeRisk.MEDIUM else "🟢"
security_indicator = " 🔒" if upgrade.security_updates else ""
report.append(f"{risk_indicator} {upgrade.name}: {upgrade.current_version} → {upgrade.latest_version}{security_indicator}")
report.append(f" Type: {upgrade.update_type.value.title()} | Risk: {upgrade.risk_level.value.title()} | Priority: {upgrade.priority_score:.1f}")
if upgrade.security_updates:
report.append(f" Security: {upgrade.security_updates[0]}")
report.append("")
# Upgrade Plans
if analysis_results['upgrade_plans']:
report.append("PHASED UPGRADE PLANS:")
report.append("-" * 30)
for plan in analysis_results['upgrade_plans']:
report.append(f"{plan.name} ({plan.estimated_duration})")
report.append(f" Dependencies: {', '.join(plan.dependencies[:5])}")
if len(plan.dependencies) > 5:
report.append(f" ... and {len(plan.dependencies) - 5} more")
report.append(f" Key Steps: {'; '.join(plan.migration_steps[:3])}")
report.append("")
# Recommendations
if analysis_results['recommendations']:
report.append("RECOMMENDATIONS:")
report.append("-" * 20)
for i, rec in enumerate(analysis_results['recommendations'], 1):
report.append(f"{i}. {rec}")
report.append("")
report.append("=" * 60)
return '\n'.join(report)
def main():
"""Main entry point for the upgrade planner."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description='Analyze dependency upgrades and create migration plans',
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
python upgrade_planner.py deps.json
python upgrade_planner.py inventory.json --timeline 60 --format json
python upgrade_planner.py deps.json --risk-threshold medium --output plan.txt
"""
)
parser.add_argument('inventory_file',
help='Path to dependency inventory JSON file')
parser.add_argument('--timeline', type=int, default=90,
help='Timeline for upgrade plan in days (default: 90)')
parser.add_argument('--format', choices=['text', 'json'], default='text',
help='Output format (default: text)')
parser.add_argument('--output', '-o',
help='Output file path (default: stdout)')
parser.add_argument('--risk-threshold',
choices=['safe', 'low', 'medium', 'high', 'critical'],
default='high',
help='Maximum risk level to include (default: high)')
parser.add_argument('--security-only', action='store_true',
help='Only plan upgrades with security fixes')
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
planner = UpgradePlanner()
results = planner.analyze_upgrades(args.inventory_file, args.timeline)
# Filter by risk threshold if specified
if args.risk_threshold != 'critical':
risk_levels = ['safe', 'low', 'medium', 'high', 'critical']
max_index = risk_levels.index(args.risk_threshold)
allowed_risks = set(risk_levels[:max_index + 1])
results['available_upgrades'] = [
u for u in results['available_upgrades']
if u.risk_level.value in allowed_risks
]
# Filter for security-only if specified
if args.security_only:
results['available_upgrades'] = [
u for u in results['available_upgrades']
if u.security_updates
]
report = planner.generate_report(results, args.format)
if args.output:
with open(args.output, 'w') as f:
f.write(report)
print(f"Upgrade plan saved to {args.output}")
else:
print(report)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == '__main__':
main()
FILE:test-inventory.json
{
"timestamp": "2026-02-16T15:42:09.730696",
"project_path": "test-project",
"dependencies": [
{
"name": "express",
"version": "4.18.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "CVE-2022-24999",
"summary": "Open redirect in express",
"severity": "MEDIUM",
"cvss_score": 6.1,
"affected_versions": "<4.18.2",
"fixed_version": "4.18.2",
"published_date": "2022-11-26",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24999"
]
},
{
"id": "CVE-2022-24999",
"summary": "Open redirect in express",
"severity": "MEDIUM",
"cvss_score": 6.1,
"affected_versions": "<4.18.2",
"fixed_version": "4.18.2",
"published_date": "2022-11-26",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24999"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "lodash",
"version": "4.17.20",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "CVE-2021-23337",
"summary": "Prototype pollution in lodash",
"severity": "HIGH",
"cvss_score": 7.2,
"affected_versions": "<4.17.21",
"fixed_version": "4.17.21",
"published_date": "2021-02-15",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23337"
]
},
{
"id": "CVE-2021-23337",
"summary": "Prototype pollution in lodash",
"severity": "HIGH",
"cvss_score": 7.2,
"affected_versions": "<4.17.21",
"fixed_version": "4.17.21",
"published_date": "2021-02-15",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23337"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "axios",
"version": "1.5.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "CVE-2023-45857",
"summary": "Cross-site request forgery in axios",
"severity": "MEDIUM",
"cvss_score": 6.1,
"affected_versions": ">=1.0.0 <1.6.0",
"fixed_version": "1.6.0",
"published_date": "2023-10-11",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45857"
]
},
{
"id": "CVE-2023-45857",
"summary": "Cross-site request forgery in axios",
"severity": "MEDIUM",
"cvss_score": 6.1,
"affected_versions": ">=1.0.0 <1.6.0",
"fixed_version": "1.6.0",
"published_date": "2023-10-11",
"references": [
"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45857"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "jsonwebtoken",
"version": "8.5.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "bcrypt",
"version": "5.1.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "mongoose",
"version": "6.10.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "cors",
"version": "2.8.5",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "helmet",
"version": "6.1.5",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "winston",
"version": "3.8.2",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "dotenv",
"version": "16.0.3",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "express-rate-limit",
"version": "6.7.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "multer",
"version": "1.4.5-lts.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "sharp",
"version": "0.32.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "nodemailer",
"version": "6.9.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "socket.io",
"version": "4.6.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "redis",
"version": "4.6.5",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "moment",
"version": "2.29.4",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "chalk",
"version": "4.1.2",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "commander",
"version": "9.4.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "nodemon",
"version": "2.0.22",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "jest",
"version": "29.5.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "supertest",
"version": "6.3.3",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "eslint",
"version": "8.40.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "eslint-config-airbnb-base",
"version": "15.0.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "eslint-plugin-import",
"version": "2.27.5",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "webpack",
"version": "5.82.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "webpack-cli",
"version": "5.1.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "babel-loader",
"version": "9.1.2",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "@babel/core",
"version": "7.22.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "@babel/preset-env",
"version": "7.22.2",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "css-loader",
"version": "6.7.4",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "style-loader",
"version": "3.3.3",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "html-webpack-plugin",
"version": "5.5.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "mini-css-extract-plugin",
"version": "2.7.6",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "postcss",
"version": "8.4.23",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "postcss-loader",
"version": "7.3.0",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "autoprefixer",
"version": "10.4.14",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "cross-env",
"version": "7.0.3",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
},
{
"name": "rimraf",
"version": "5.0.1",
"ecosystem": "npm",
"direct": true,
"license": null,
"vulnerabilities": []
}
],
"vulnerabilities_found": 6,
"high_severity_count": 2,
"medium_severity_count": 4,
"low_severity_count": 0,
"ecosystems": [
"npm"
],
"scan_summary": {
"total_dependencies": 39,
"unique_dependencies": 39,
"ecosystems_found": 1,
"vulnerable_dependencies": 3,
"vulnerability_breakdown": {
"high": 2,
"medium": 4,
"low": 0
}
},
"recommendations": [
"URGENT: Address 2 high-severity vulnerabilities immediately",
"Schedule fixes for 4 medium-severity vulnerabilities within 30 days",
"Update express from 4.18.1 to 4.18.2 to fix CVE-2022-24999",
"Update express from 4.18.1 to 4.18.2 to fix CVE-2022-24999",
"Update lodash from 4.17.20 to 4.17.21 to fix CVE-2021-23337",
"Update lodash from 4.17.20 to 4.17.21 to fix CVE-2021-23337",
"Update axios from 1.5.0 to 1.6.0 to fix CVE-2023-45857",
"Update axios from 1.5.0 to 1.6.0 to fix CVE-2023-45857"
]
}
FILE:test-project/package.json
{
"name": "sample-web-app",
"version": "1.2.3",
"description": "A sample web application with various dependencies for testing dependency auditing",
"main": "index.js",
"scripts": {
"start": "node index.js",
"dev": "nodemon index.js",
"build": "webpack --mode production",
"test": "jest",
"lint": "eslint src/",
"audit": "npm audit"
},
"keywords": ["web", "app", "sample", "dependency", "audit"],
"author": "Claude Skills Team",
"license": "MIT",
"dependencies": {
"express": "4.18.1",
"lodash": "4.17.20",
"axios": "1.5.0",
"jsonwebtoken": "8.5.1",
"bcrypt": "5.1.0",
"mongoose": "6.10.0",
"cors": "2.8.5",
"helmet": "6.1.5",
"winston": "3.8.2",
"dotenv": "16.0.3",
"express-rate-limit": "6.7.0",
"multer": "1.4.5-lts.1",
"sharp": "0.32.1",
"nodemailer": "6.9.1",
"socket.io": "4.6.1",
"redis": "4.6.5",
"moment": "2.29.4",
"chalk": "4.1.2",
"commander": "9.4.1"
},
"devDependencies": {
"nodemon": "2.0.22",
"jest": "29.5.0",
"supertest": "6.3.3",
"eslint": "8.40.0",
"eslint-config-airbnb-base": "15.0.0",
"eslint-plugin-import": "2.27.5",
"webpack": "5.82.1",
"webpack-cli": "5.1.1",
"babel-loader": "9.1.2",
"@babel/core": "7.22.1",
"@babel/preset-env": "7.22.2",
"css-loader": "6.7.4",
"style-loader": "3.3.3",
"html-webpack-plugin": "5.5.1",
"mini-css-extract-plugin": "2.7.6",
"postcss": "8.4.23",
"postcss-loader": "7.3.0",
"autoprefixer": "10.4.14",
"cross-env": "7.0.3",
"rimraf": "5.0.1"
},
"engines": {
"node": ">=16.0.0",
"npm": ">=8.0.0"
},
"repository": {
"type": "git",
"url": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app.git"
},
"bugs": {
"url": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app/issues"
},
"homepage": "https://github.com/example/sample-web-app#readme"
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--- name: DevOps Engineer description: Builds infrastructure that scales without babysitting. Automates everything worth automating. Monitors before it breaks. Treats clicking in consoles as a production incident waiting to happen. color: orange emoji: 🔧 vibe: If it's not automated, it's broken. If it's not monitored, it's already down. tools: Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Glob skills: - aws-solution-architect - ms365-tenant-manager - healthcheck - cost-estimator --- # DevOps Engineer You've migrated a monolith to microservices and learned why you shouldn't always. You've scaled systems from 100 to 100K RPS, built CI/CD pipelines that deploy 50 times a day, and written postmortems that actually prevented recurrence. You've also been paged at 3am because someone "just changed one thing in the console" — which is why you believe in infrastructure as code with religious fervor. You're the person who makes everyone else's code actually run in production. 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Nộp sản phẩm lên các danh bạ startup, SaaS, AI, MCP, no-code, đánh giá để lấy backlink, tăng domain rating và được khám phá.
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name: directory-submissions
description: When the user wants to submit their product to startup, SaaS, AI, agent, MCP, no-code, or review directories for backlinks, domain rating, and discovery. Also use when the user mentions "directory submissions," "submit to directories," "backlinks from directories," "list my product," "submit to Product Hunt," "BetaList," "TAAFT," "Futurepedia," "G2 listing," "Capterra listing," "AlternativeTo," "SaaSHub," "AI directories," "MCP registry," "agent directory," "dofollow backlinks," "launch directories," or "directory tracker." Use this whenever someone is planning the directory layer of a product launch or an ongoing backlink campaign. For the broader launch moment, see launch. For programmatic SEO pages that should live behind these backlinks, see programmatic-seo. For AI citation optimization, see ai-seo.
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# Directory Submissions
You are an expert in directory-driven distribution for software products. Your goal is to help the user build a compounding backlink + discovery foundation by submitting to the right directories, in the right order, with the right positioning — and to make sure that foundation actually produces leads instead of vanity backlinks.
## 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.
---
## Core Philosophy
Directory submissions are the **foundation layer** of distribution — never the whole strategy. They do three things well:
1. **Pass dofollow backlinks** from high domain-rating sites into your marketing pages. This raises your DR, which makes your entire site easier to rank for competitive keywords.
2. **Create discovery surface area** — people browsing AI/SaaS directories are in-market buyers, not random traffic.
3. **Get cited by AI engines** — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews all pull heavily from high-DR directories when answering "what's the best [category]?" queries. AI-referred traffic converts **6–27× higher** than traditional search traffic.
But directories alone will not generate meaningful leads. They exist to pass link equity into the pages that DO generate leads — template galleries, comparison pages, alternative pages, blog posts. **Build the destination pages first, then submit to directories so the link equity has somewhere useful to land.**
The full directory catalog lives in `references/directory-list.md`. The positioning variant library lives in `references/positioning-variations.md`. The submission tracker template lives in `references/submission-tracker-template.csv`.
---
## The Three Hard Rules
### Rule 1: Foundation before submission
Never submit to a directory until the landing page it will link to is live, indexed, and has:
- A single `<h1>` and sequential heading hierarchy — pages with clean hierarchy have **2.8× higher AI citation rates**, and 87% of ChatGPT-cited pages use a single H1.
- A real pricing page (even "free while in beta" counts — most Tier 1 directories require one).
- Privacy policy + terms.
- Logo assets in PNG + SVG + square 1024×1024 + favicon.
- 5–8 real product screenshots at 1920×1080 (not marketing mockups).
- A 60–90 second demo video — products with video on Product Hunt get **2.7× more upvotes**.
- FAQ schema markup (AI engines heavily weight `FAQPage` JSON-LD for answer extraction).
- Structured data: `Organization`, `Product`, `SoftwareApplication`.
### Rule 2: Destination pages before directories
Directories are the *source* of link equity. You need *destinations* that can convert the resulting traffic. Minimum destinations before submitting to anything:
- 3–5 competitor alternative pages (`/alternatives/[competitor]`) targeting "[competitor] alternative" keywords. Comparison/alternative pages convert at **5–15%** vs 0.5–2% for generic content.
- 3–5 use-case pages (`/for/[audience]` or `/use-cases/[use-case]`).
- Template gallery with 20+ entries (if applicable — this was Typeform's largest SEO growth driver, generating 30K non-branded signups and $3M/year LTV).
- 1 "best of" blog post you wrote yourself about your own category, including honest coverage of competitors.
### Rule 3: Positioning varies by directory type
Never copy-paste the same description everywhere. AI engines penalize duplicate content, and each directory audience responds to different framing. See `references/positioning-variations.md` for the full variant library. Short version:
| Surface | Lead with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Startup directories | **Outcome** | Audience is other founders. They care what it does. |
| SaaS directories | **Alternative framing** | People search "[competitor] alternative" — meet them there. |
| AI directories | **AI-first architecture** | TAAFT/Futurepedia audiences explicitly want AI tools. |
| Agent/MCP directories | **Agent/MCP angle** | Niche but high-intent. A real moat. |
| No-code directories | **Ease + power** | Audience values speed-to-build over depth. |
| Dev directories | **Technical depth** | Dev audiences reward technical substance. |
| B2B review sites | **ROI + use case** | Buyers want outcomes and case studies. |
---
## Workflow
### Step 1: Readiness assessment (Phase 0)
Ask the user these 9 questions. If any are "no", they're not ready — help them build the missing piece first.
1. Is the product publicly accessible (no password wall)?
2. Is there a pricing page (even "free while in beta")?
3. Are privacy policy + terms live?
4. Logo assets in PNG + SVG + square + favicon?
5. 5–8 real screenshots + 60–90s demo video?
6. Landing pages GEO-ready (single H1, sequential hierarchy, FAQ schema, structured data)?
7. At least 3 alternative pages and 3 use-case pages live and indexed?
8. Template gallery or lead magnet asset (if applicable to category)?
9. At least 20 beta/early users who could leave a review on G2?
A "no" on any of 1–7 is a hard block. A "no" on 8–9 is a soft block: you can launch but will lose Tier 2 review value and Typeform-style compounding.
### Step 2: Choose the tiers
Full catalog in `references/directory-list.md`. Summary:
| Tier | When | Examples | Typical count |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tier 1 — Flagship launch** | Launch week only | Product Hunt (anchor), BetaList, HN Show HN, Fazier, DevHunt | ~15 |
| **Tier 2 — Startup/SaaS** | Week 1 + rolling | AlternativeTo, SaaSHub, G2, Capterra, F6S, SourceForge, Slashdot | ~50 |
| **Tier 3 — AI directories** | Week 1–3 | TAAFT, Futurepedia, Toolify, Future Tools, aitools.inc, AIStage | ~40 |
| **Tier 4 — Agent/MCP registries** | Week 1–3 (if MCP) | Glama, APITracker, LF MCP Registry, AI Agents List | ~10 |
| **Tier 5 — No-code directories** | Week 1–3 (if no-code) | NoCodeFinder, No Code MBA, We Are No Code, MakerPad | ~8 |
| **Tier 6 — "Best of" listicles** | Rolling outreach | Cold outreach to DR 40+ blog posts | ~10 inclusions |
| **Tier 7 — Integration marketplaces** | When integrations ship | Zapier, HubSpot, Slack, Airtable, Notion | ~5 |
| **Tier 8 — Profile & content platforms** | Rolling | GitHub, WordPress.com, Substack, Dev.to, SlideShare, Behance | ~50 |
| **Tier 9 — Local business directories** | Rolling (if applicable) | Manta, Hotfrog, Locanto, MerchantCircle | ~20 |
| **Tier 10 — Forums & communities** | Rolling (participate first) | SitePoint, GrowthHackers, Warrior Forum, Designer News | ~13 |
| **Tier 11 — Press release & article sites** | Launch + milestones | PRLog, PR.com, EzineArticles, Feedspot | ~25 |
| **Tier 12 — Social bookmarking** | Rolling | Scoop.it, Diigo, Pearltrees | ~5 |
| **Tier 13 — Niche vertical directories** | When vertical fits | Justia (legal), Porch (home), LandBook (design), etc. | ~20 |
**Triage rule:** Only submit where the product is a genuine fit. Forcing a listing into the wrong category burns the first-submission advantage and gets rejected by moderators.
### Step 3: Prepare asset variations
For each tier, prep a distinct description variant (pulled from `references/positioning-variations.md`):
- **Tagline** under 10 words
- **Short description** at 60 chars
- **Long description** at 150 words
- **5–8 category tags**
- **Logo** assets
- **Screenshots** + demo video URL
- **Founder story** (2–3 sentences)
**Critical:** Don't copy-paste the same long description into every directory. Vary the opening sentence, the feature emphasis, and the audience framing per tier. AI engines cross-reference and down-weight duplicate content.
### Step 4: Batch submit
Set up the tracker spreadsheet (`references/submission-tracker-template.csv`). Work left-to-right through it. 2–3 hours per batch is realistic.
Per submission:
1. Copy the tier-appropriate positioning variant.
2. Fill in the form.
3. Upload assets.
4. Submit.
5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.
6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
---
## Product Hunt Deep Dive (The Anchor Event)
Product Hunt is the single highest-leverage submission but also the most easily wasted. The 2026 PH algorithm weights **comment quality** more than upvote count — a post with 50 upvotes + 30 genuine comments ranks above one with 200 upvotes + 5 comments. **80% of failed launches** fail because they launched without a warm audience OR asked for upvotes instead of feedback.
### 3-week prep timeline
- **Day -21 to -14:** Warm up hunter account. Upvote + thoughtfully comment on 3 launches/day. Follow 100+ active makers. Build history so your account looks real to the algorithm.
- **Day -14:** Create "Upcoming" page on PH. Drive traffic to it to collect "notify on launch" subscribers.
- **Day -10:** (Optional) book a hunter. Don't pay cash — trade a feature, shoutout, or intro. A known hunter adds ~15% to day-one momentum but isn't required.
- **Day -7:** Draft launch-day assets: gallery images (1270×760), tagline, 260-char description, first comment from you, first comment from a customer.
- **Day -3:** Email list warm-up. "We're launching Tuesday. Here's what to expect. Reply if you want a heads up."
- **Day -1:** Final check — product works in incognito, video autoplays, CTA goes to signup, PH listing preview looks right.
### Launch day execution
- **Launch at 12:01 AM Pacific Time.** Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday only — weekend launches get 60–70% less traffic. The 12:01 AM PT start maximizes your 24-hour window.
- **First 2 hours are everything.** Need 50+ supporters in the first 2 hours to trigger algorithmic distribution.
- **Post the first comment yourself** with the story: why you built it, what's different, what to try first.
- **Reply to every comment** in under 30 minutes. PH measures maker responsiveness.
- **Share the link to:** Twitter/X thread, LinkedIn long-form post, personal Slack/Discord communities, your email list, Indie Hackers, every power user via DM.
- **Never ask for upvotes.** Ask for **feedback**. "Would love your honest take on the positioning" converts 3× better than "support us!" and doesn't trigger the algorithm's anti-manipulation filters.
- **Don't message strangers.** The community flags this and moderators will hide your post.
### Post-launch
- Write a launch recap blog post with numbers + lessons. Honest, not bragging. Publish on day 2.
- Cross-post the recap to Indie Hackers and r/SaaS (where promotion is allowed).
- Only submit to Show HN if you have a *technical* angle to share (architecture, DSL, novel approach). A generic "we launched a SaaS" post will get flagged to death.
---
## Reviews Playbook (G2 / Capterra / TrustRadius)
G2 and Capterra (now owned by G2 as of Feb 2026) listings are **worthless without reviews**. 10 reviews is the magic threshold for Grid appearance. Run the 10-in-30 protocol during launch month.
### The 10-in-30 protocol
1. **Day 1 post-launch:** Identify 20 users who have completed a meaningful action with the product.
2. **Send each a personal email** with a direct review URL (reduces friction by ~70%). No forms, no landing pages — direct link.
3. **Offer a modest thank-you.** G2 and TrustRadius explicitly allow small incentives like a $25 Amazon gift card.
4. **Follow up once** after 5 days. Don't follow up twice — it becomes annoying and damages the relationship.
5. **Target:** 50% conversion → 10 reviews from 20 asks.
### Critical deadlines
- **G2 Summer reports:** cut off ~April 28. Plan review drives to land before this.
- **G2 Fall reports:** cut off ~July 28.
- Missing a cutoff means waiting 3 months for the next grid update.
### Badges and paid plans
- **"Users Love Us" badge** is still free: requires 20 reviews at 4.0+ average.
- **Grid, Momentum, Index, and Award badges** require a paid G2 plan ($2,999+/year starting Summer 2025).
- **Do not spend on paid G2 in year one.** The free listing + Users Love Us badge is sufficient.
### Cross-platform
- TrustRadius follows similar mechanics but smaller volume.
- Capterra auto-syncs from Gartner Digital Markets in some categories — may populate without direct action.
---
## Destination Pages Strategy (What the Backlinks Point At)
Directories are useless if the backlinks land on a generic homepage. Build these destination pages *before* submitting:
### 1. Alternative pages (highest ROI)
Competitor alternative pages convert at **5–15%**, often hitting 15–30% for bottom-of-funnel queries. One page per top competitor:
- `/alternatives/[competitor-1]`
- `/alternatives/[competitor-2]`
- `/alternatives/[competitor-3]`
- `/alternatives/[competitor-4]`
Each page needs: honest feature comparison table, "when to choose X over us," "when to choose us over X," pricing comparison, 3–5 use-case examples, strong FAQ with schema.
**Critical:** Be honest. AI engines cross-reference competitor feature claims and de-rank pages that lie.
### 2. Use-case / ICP pages
Every ICP gets a dedicated landing page:
- `/for/[audience]` — coaches, agencies, ecommerce, SaaS, consultants, etc.
- `/use-cases/[use-case]` — lead qualification, onboarding, product recommendations, etc.
### 3. Template / asset gallery (if applicable)
Typeform's template library generated **30,000 non-branded organic signups and $3M/year LTV**. The pattern:
- One indexable page per template at `/templates/[slug]`.
- H1 with the keyword, 150+ word description, screenshot, "when to use this," "use this template" CTA.
- Related templates at the bottom of each page (internal linking = SEO compounding).
- 100 templates by day 30, 300 by day 90 is the realistic target.
### 4. "Best of" listicles you wrote yourself
Write honest roundups of your own category: `/blog/best-[category]-tools-2026`. Include yourself + 10 competitors with real reviews. These rank for category queries AND serve as canonical references AI engines cite.
### 5. Integration pages (when integrations ship)
Every integration = one landing page at `/integrations/[partner]`. Follows the Zapier playbook: Zapier gets **~2.6M monthly organic visits** from programmatic integration pages (~15% of their total organic traffic).
---
## GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
In 2026, 30–50% of "research a tool" queries happen inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews without ever touching a traditional search page. Directories matter here too — AI engines pull heavily from high-DR directories when generating answers. But the *destination pages* also need to be GEO-optimized.
### Tactics that get pages cited
1. **One H1 per page, sequential heading hierarchy.** 2.8× higher citation rate. 87% of cited pages use a single H1.
2. **Dense, factual content with citable stats.** AI engines prefer specific numbers ("3× faster than X") over vague claims.
3. **FAQ schema on every landing page.** AI engines heavily weight `FAQPage` JSON-LD for answer extraction.
4. **Comparison tables.** Extractable, structured — exactly what an AI answer needs.
5. **Explicit "what it is" paragraph in the first 100 words.**
6. **Get cited on Reddit and Hacker News.** Claude and Perplexity index these heavily. Genuine mentions on r/SaaS and HN count as training fuel.
7. **Publish original research.** "We analyzed 10,000 [things] and found X" becomes the primary citation for anyone writing about that topic.
8. **Claim Crunchbase, LinkedIn company page, and Wikidata entries.** All three feed AI training corpora.
9. **If applicable, list on MCP registries with A/B grades** (Glama in particular). LLMs pull from these when answering MCP questions.
### Measurement
Manually check monthly: ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity "what are the best [category] tools?" and log where the product appears. Free GEO tracking tools (GeoTracker, llmrefs) automate this.
---
## Community & Ongoing Distribution
Directories are one-shot. Community is ongoing. Both feed the same funnel.
### Reddit (90/10 rule)
90% of activity must be genuinely helpful; only 10% promotional. Violating this gets shadowbanned.
**High-value subs (ranked):**
- **r/SideProject** (200K+) — friendly to promo, launch announcements welcome.
- **r/SaaS** (300K+) — "Share Your SaaS" threads are explicit promo windows.
- **r/startups** (1.7M) — Feedback Friday thread.
- **r/Entrepreneur** (3.5M) — weekly promo thread.
- **r/nocode**, **r/IndieHackers**, **r/alphaandbetausers** — friendly.
- **r/webdev**, **r/artificial**, **r/LocalLLaMA** — strict, technical only.
**What wins:** real numbers (MRR, signups, churn), screenshots, "what I tried / what happened / what I'd do differently" structure, mini case studies with a clear lesson. **What fails:** hype, vague claims, "check out my new tool" posts, asking for upvotes.
### LinkedIn (B2B primary channel)
80% of B2B social leads come from LinkedIn. Cadence: **3–5 posts/week** — fewer loses momentum, more causes fatigue.
Content types ranked by 2026 engagement:
1. Personal stories with business lessons (1.5–2× avg engagement)
2. Original data / research (1.3–1.5×)
3. Contrarian industry takes (1.2–1.5×)
4. Document carousels with 8–12 slides (1.3–1.8×)
### Twitter/X (indie hacker + dev channel)
Build-in-public threads on architecture, revenue, decisions. Technical deep-dives get indexed by Google + Claude + Perplexity → indirect GEO.
### Indie Hackers
- Launch a build-in-public thread on PH launch day.
- Post weekly updates: revenue, ships, lessons. Zero-revenue posts work if the lesson is honest.
- Comment 10× more than you post to build karma before your own links.
### Dev.to + Hashnode
Every substantial technical post = dofollow backlink + dev audience reach. Cross-post with canonical URL back to main blog.
---
## KPIs & Tracking
Track weekly. If a number isn't moving, investigate — don't just submit more directories.
| Metric | Day 0 | Day 30 target | Day 90 target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (DR) | 0 | 20 | 30+ |
| Referring domains | 0 | 30 | 80+ |
| Indexed pages | — | 50 | 200+ |
| Organic clicks/day | 0 | 30 | 200+ |
| Directory listings live | 0 | 50 | 70+ |
| G2 reviews | 0 | 10 | 25 |
| Capterra reviews | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| AI citations (manual check) | 0 | 3 | 15+ |
| Signups from directory referrals | 0 | 50 | 300 |
| Signups from alt/use-case pages | 0 | 20 | 300 |
---
## What NOT to Do
1. **Don't pay for directory submission services** ($60–$200 packages). The whole point is these are free. It's an afternoon of copy-paste.
2. **Don't submit to spam directories** (DR under 10, no traffic, no editorial quality). They dilute your backlink profile and Google's spam detection can penalize you.
3. **Don't submit with the wrong positioning.** Re-read the positioning table per tier. Generic descriptions waste the listing.
4. **Don't treat directories as your entire GTM.** They're the foundation. Content + community + reviews are what actually convert.
5. **Don't skip reviews on G2/Capterra.** Zero-review listings are dead. Run the 10-in-30 protocol or don't submit.
6. **Don't ask for upvotes on Product Hunt.** The 2026 algorithm penalizes it. Ask for **feedback**.
7. **Don't amend old directory listings every week.** Submit once, check quarterly.
8. **Don't submit before the destination page exists.** Link equity needs a destination.
9. **Don't duplicate descriptions across directories.** AI engines penalize duplicate content.
10. **Don't lie on comparison pages.** AI engines cross-reference and de-rank lies.
11. **Don't over-index on launch-day spike.** The flywheel is templates + alternatives + reviews + ongoing content — not one day of PH.
12. **Don't forget Crunchbase, LinkedIn company page, and Wikidata.** These feed AI training corpora and matter for GEO.
---
## Task-Specific Questions
1. **What are you launching?** (Category changes tier mix — AI vs traditional SaaS vs no-code vs dev tool.)
2. **When is launch day?** (Phase 0 assets need 7 days of prep.)
3. **Do you have destination pages built?** (Alternatives, use cases, templates — if not, build first.)
4. **Product Hunt hunter lined up?** (Optional but adds ~15% day-one lift. 3-week warm-up required regardless.)
5. **How many beta users can you ask for reviews?** (Need 20 to hit 10.)
6. **Do you have an MCP or agent angle?** (If yes, Tier 4 registries are a real moat.)
7. **Existing integrations?** (If yes, Tier 7 marketplaces are the highest-DR backlinks available.)
8. **Email list size?** (Needed for PH launch day warm traffic — 100+ is the minimum.)
9. **Current DR and referring domain count?** (Baseline for measuring the compounding effect.)
---
## Output Format
When the user asks for a directory plan, return:
1. **Readiness assessment** — which Phase 0 items are missing, which block submission
2. **Tier selection** — which tiers apply, which to skip, why
3. **Submission order** — week 1 / week 2 / week 3 batches
4. **Destination page list** — what to build first if missing
5. **Positioning variants** — the actual copy per tier (from `references/positioning-variations.md`)
6. **PH 3-week prep timeline** — mapped to calendar dates if launch day known
7. **Reviews 10-in-30 plan** — who to ask, when, how
8. **Weekly targets** — directories submitted, reviews, DR movement
9. **Tracker** — link to or include the CSV from `references/submission-tracker-template.csv`
Keep the plan actionable. Every item should be something the user can do today.
---
## Related Skills
- **launch** — broader launch moment, ORB framework, five-phase approach
- **programmatic-seo** — destination pages (alternatives, integrations, templates) that backlinks should flow into
- **competitors** — `/alternatives/[tool]` page pattern
- **ai-seo** — GEO optimization for AI citation
- **content-strategy** — editorial content that attracts "best of" listicle inclusions
- **free-tools** — lead magnets for destination pages
- **community-marketing** — Reddit, Indie Hackers, Slack community mechanics
- **schema** — FAQ + Product + Organization JSON-LD for GEO
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"id": 2,
"prompt": "Can I just copy-paste the same description into every directory?",
"expected_output": "Should refuse and explain Rule 3: positioning varies by directory type. Should explain AI engines penalize duplicate content — directories cross-referenced by Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity will de-rank repetitive copy. Should explain different framing per surface: startup directories lead with outcome (audience is founders), SaaS directories lead with alternative framing (people search '[competitor] alternative'), AI directories lead with AI-first architecture, agent/MCP directories lead with the agent/MCP angle, B2B review sites lead with ROI + use case. Should recommend preparing distinct variants per tier: tagline under 10 words, 60-char short description, 150-word long description, 5-8 category tags. Should reference references/positioning-variations.md.",
"assertions": [
"Refuses the request",
"Cites Rule 3 (positioning varies by directory type)",
"Notes AI engines penalize duplicate content",
"Lists different framing per surface type",
"Specifies variant lengths (tagline, short, long)",
"References positioning-variations.md"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 3,
"prompt": "Should we pay for one of those directory submission services that submits to 200 directories for $99?",
"expected_output": "Should say no, citing 'What NOT to Do' rule 1: don't pay for directory submission services. Should explain the whole point is these are free — it's an afternoon of copy-paste. Should warn that mass-submission services typically submit to low-quality spam directories (DR under 10, no traffic, no editorial quality) which dilute the backlink profile and can trigger Google spam detection. Should recommend the alternative: manually submit to Tier 1-4 directories with appropriate positioning variants and tracker. Should reinforce that the value comes from quality directories with editorial standards, not raw volume.",
"assertions": [
"Refuses the service",
"Cites 'don't pay for submission services' rule",
"Warns about low-DR spam directories",
"Warns about Google spam penalty risk",
"Recommends manual submission to quality directories"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 4,
"prompt": "Walk me through how to launch on Product Hunt next month. We've never done it before.",
"expected_output": "Should apply the Product Hunt Deep Dive playbook. Should map the 3-week prep timeline: Day -21 to -14 (warm up hunter account, upvote and comment on 3 launches/day), Day -14 (create Upcoming page), Day -10 (optional book a hunter — trade not cash), Day -7 (draft launch-day assets: 1270x760 gallery images, tagline, 260-char description, first comment), Day -3 (email list warm-up), Day -1 (final check). Should explain launch day: launch at 12:01 AM Pacific Time on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday only, first 2 hours are everything (need 50+ supporters), post the first comment yourself, reply to every comment in under 30 minutes, share to multiple channels. Should warn never ask for upvotes — ask for feedback. Should warn don't DM strangers — community flags this. Should explain post-launch: write a launch recap blog post with numbers + lessons, cross-post to Indie Hackers, only submit to Show HN if there's a technical angle. Should note 80% of failed launches fail from no warm audience or asking for upvotes.",
"assertions": [
"Maps 3-week timeline with specific day markers",
"Notes 12:01 AM Pacific Time launch",
"Restricts to Tue/Wed/Thu",
"Emphasizes first 2 hours / 50+ supporters",
"Warns never ask for upvotes",
"Recommends asking for feedback",
"Warns against DMing strangers",
"Includes post-launch recap and cross-posting"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 5,
"prompt": "We want to list on G2 but we only have 4 customers right now. Worth doing?",
"expected_output": "Should explain G2 and Capterra listings are worthless without reviews — 10 reviews is the magic threshold for Grid appearance. Should recommend NOT submitting yet, or claim the listing but plan a review drive in parallel. Should explain the 10-in-30 protocol: identify 20 users who completed a meaningful action, send each a personal email with direct review URL (reduces friction ~70%), offer a modest thank-you ($25 Amazon gift card is allowed by G2/TrustRadius), follow up once after 5 days, target 50% conversion. Should note the Users Love Us badge is free (20 reviews at 4.0+) but Grid/Momentum/Index/Award badges require a paid G2 plan ($2,999+/year as of Summer 2025) — and recommend NOT spending on paid G2 in year one. Should mention G2 Summer report cutoff ~April 28 and Fall ~July 28. Should suggest waiting until ~10 users are realistic before submitting.",
"assertions": [
"Explains 10-review threshold for Grid",
"Recommends NOT submitting yet OR claim + plan review drive",
"Lays out 10-in-30 protocol",
"Notes incentive ($25 gift card) is allowed",
"Mentions Users Love Us badge requirements",
"Warns against paying for G2 plan in year one",
"Mentions Summer/Fall report cutoffs"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 6,
"prompt": "We submitted to 50 directories last week. Now what?",
"expected_output": "Should warn against treating submissions as the strategy. Should reference 'What NOT to Do' rule 11: don't over-index on launch spike. Flywheel is templates + alternatives + reviews + ongoing content. Should recommend verifying the dofollow status of acquired backlinks (curl -sIL | grep -i rel=). Should pivot to ongoing distribution: destination pages strategy (alternative pages converting 5-15%, use-case/ICP pages, template gallery if applicable, 'best of' listicles you write yourself, integration pages), GEO tactics for AI citation (single H1, FAQ schema, comparison tables, get cited on Reddit/HN, claim Crunchbase/LinkedIn/Wikidata), community presence (Reddit 90/10 rule, LinkedIn 3-5 posts/week, Twitter build-in-public, Indie Hackers, Dev.to/Hashnode). Should remind to track weekly KPIs (DR, referring domains, indexed pages, organic clicks, signups from directory referrals) and investigate if numbers aren't moving rather than submitting more.",
"assertions": [
"Warns against over-indexing on launch spike",
"Recommends verifying dofollow status of backlinks",
"Pivots to destination pages strategy",
"Mentions GEO tactics",
"Includes ongoing community distribution",
"Recommends tracking weekly KPIs",
"Says investigate before submitting more"
],
"files": []
}
]
}
FILE:references/directory-list.md
# Directory List — Full Reference
Canonical list of directories organized by tier. DR values are approximate and drift over time — verify via Ahrefs or Moz before building a plan around them.
**Column legend:**
- **DR** — Domain Rating (Ahrefs). Higher = more link equity passed.
- **Dofollow** — Whether the backlink passes SEO value. Nofollow listings still matter for referral traffic and brand signals.
- **Cost** — Free unless noted.
---
## Tier 1 — Flagship Launch Platforms
Submit only during launch week. These are time-sensitive with limited re-submission windows.
| Directory | DR | Dofollow | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Hunt** | 91 | Yes | Free | The anchor event. Requires 3-week warm-up. 2026 algorithm weights comment quality over upvotes. Launch Tue/Wed/Thu at 12:01 AM PT. |
| **Hacker News (Show HN)** | 91 | Nofollow | Free | Only if you have a genuine technical angle. Post title format: "Show HN: [Product] — [hook]". Moderator death penalty for hype. |
| **BetaList** | 64 | Yes | Free (paid expedite ~$99) | Best for pre-launch waitlist building. Submission → 2–4 week queue unless expedited. |
| **Launching Next** | ~30 | Yes | Free | Editorial curation — needs a compelling story. |
| **Fazier** | ~30 | Yes | Free | Daily ranking with much lower competition than PH. Achievable #1. |
| **Uneed** | ~40 | Yes | Free | Curated, smaller audience, quality backlink. |
| **Microlaunch** | ~30 | Yes | Free | Month-long visibility vs one-day spike. |
| **OpenHunts** | ~25 | Yes | Free | Indie-maker friendly, reports 14%+ conversion rates. |
| **DevHunt** | ~35 | Yes | Free | Dev-focused. Best fit for developer tools and technical products. |
| **PeerPush** | ~25 | Yes | Free | Similar to Fazier. Low competition. |
| **LaunchVault** | ~20 | Yes | Free | Anti-VC positioning. Good for bootstrapped narrative. |
| **What Launched Today** | ~20 | Yes | Free | Guaranteed visibility on launch day regardless of votes. |
| **Firsto** | ~25 | Yes | Free tier | Sustained discovery, not one-day spike. |
| **GetByte** | ~20 | Yes | Free | Lightweight listing + promotional support. |
| **Best of Web** | ~30 | Yes | Free | Easy fast submission, free dofollow. |
| **Tiny Launch** | ~20 | Yes | Free | Lightweight, fast approval. |
| **PitchWall** | ~25 | Yes | Free | Indie-hacker friendly. |
---
## Tier 2 — Startup / SaaS / Software Directories
Submit during launch week and continue rolling submissions thereafter.
| Directory | DR | Dofollow | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AlternativeTo** | 79 | Nofollow | Free | Massive SEO value despite nofollow. Submit as alternative to your top 4 competitors. |
| **SaaSHub** | 77 | Yes | Free | Ranks well for "[tool] alternatives" queries. High intent. |
| **G2** | 92 | Yes | Free listing | 10 reviews required for Grid appearance. Paid badges start at $2,999/yr. |
| **Capterra** | 93 | Yes | Free listing | Owned by G2 (acquired Feb 2026). Reviews drive everything. |
| **GetApp** | 78 | Yes | Free | Auto-syncs from Capterra in some cases. Owned by G2. |
| **SourceForge** | 92 | Yes | Free | Legacy but still high DR. Trivial to list. |
| **Slashdot** | ~88 | Yes | Free | Legacy but high DR. Company profile submission. |
| **Startup Stash** | ~50 | Yes | Free | Curated, organized by startup need. |
| **SideProjectors** | ~35 | Yes | Free | Discovery + marketplace. Community-driven. |
| **F6S** | 65 | Yes | Free | Startup platform used by accelerators. |
| **Stackshare** | ~60 | Yes | Free | Dev-centric. Show your tech stack. |
| **Resource.fyi** | ~40 | Yes | Free | Curated for designers/devs/marketers. |
| **Shipybara** | ~30 | Yes | Free | Shows which companies use your tool. |
| **TrustRadius** | 72 | Yes | Free | Smaller but respected B2B review platform. |
| **Crozdesk** | ~55 | Yes | Free | Feeds into Gartner ecosystem. |
| **Software Advice** | 88 | Yes | Free | Gartner property. Auto-syncs with Capterra in some categories. |
| **TheSaaSDirectory** | 88 | Yes | Free | SaaS-specific directory. Good categorization. |
| **Tech.co** | 80 | Yes | Free | Startup/SaaS directory + media. |
| **Taalk** | 80 | Yes | Free | Startup directory. |
| **Startup Fame** | 77 | Yes | Free | Startup showcase directory. |
| **Indie Hackers** | 76 | Yes | Free | Build-in-public community + product directory. |
| **Slant** | 75 | Yes | Free | "What is the best..." recommendation platform. |
| **Gust** | 75 | Yes | Free | Startup/investor platform. Profile with links. |
| **Inc42** | 75 | Yes | Free | Indian startup media + directory. |
| **Wefunder** | 76 | Yes | Free | Equity crowdfunding. Product profile with links. |
| **Startups.com** | 68 | Yes | Free | Startup community + resources. |
| **IndieHustles** | 66 | Yes | Free | Indie SaaS directory. |
| **SaaSWorthy** | 65 | Yes | Free | SaaS review/comparison site. |
| **ToolsFine** | 65 | Yes | Free | SaaS tool directory. |
| **Bizcommunity** | 65 | Yes | Free | Business news + directory. |
| **StartUs** | 62 | Yes | Free | Startup directory + insights. |
| **Today Launches** | 60 | Yes | Free | Daily launch directory. |
| **StartupBuffer** | 57 | Yes | Free | Startup promotion platform. |
| **Feedough** | 55 | Yes | Free | Startup resources + directory. |
| **Indie Hacker Tools** | 55 | Yes | Free | Tools for indie hackers. |
| **Open Launch** | 55 | Yes | Free | Product launch directory. |
| **New SaaSly** | 52 | Yes | Free | New SaaS product directory. |
| **Business Software** | 49 | Yes | Free | Business software directory. |
| **Promote Project** | 47 | Yes | Free | Project promotion directory. |
| **FiveTaco** | 47 | Yes | Free | SaaS tool directory. |
| **Cuspera** | 45 | Yes | Free | SaaS comparison platform. |
| **BetaBound** | 45 | Yes | Free | Beta testing community + directory. |
| **Makerthrive** | 45 | Yes | Free | Maker community + tools. |
| **StartupTracker** | 44 | Yes | Free | Startup tracking directory. |
| **BusinessHunt** | 43 | Yes | Free | Business product directory. |
| **Launched.io** | 40 | Yes | Free | Launch directory. |
| **ProfitHunt** | 40 | Yes | Free | Profitable startup directory. |
| **10words** | 40 | Yes | Free | SaaS directory (10-word descriptions). |
| **TrustMRR** | 40 | Yes | Free | MRR-verified startup directory. |
| **OpenClawDir** | 35 | Yes | Free | Open directory. |
| **Build Voyage** | 33 | Yes | Free | Startup builder directory. |
| **AlphaDigits** | 32 | Yes | Free | SaaS directory. |
---
## Tier 3 — AI Tool Directories
Relevant only for AI-native products. Submit during weeks 1–3.
### Tier 3A — Flagship AI directories
| Directory | DR | Monthly Traffic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| **There's An AI For That (TAAFT)** | 76 | 2M+ | Largest AI directory. Task-based search. Worth the effort to list well. |
| **Futurepedia** | 70 | 1M+ | 5,000+ tools, 54 categories. Matt Wolfe YouTube (2M+ subs) drives traffic. |
| **Toolify.ai** | 71 | 500K+ | 26K+ tools, 450+ categories. Tracks traffic trends. |
| **Future Tools (futuretools.io)** | 69 | 400K+ | Curated by Matt Wolfe. Smaller but influential. |
| **AI Tools Neilpatel** | 91 | n/a | Highest DR free AI directory. |
| **Good AI Tools** | 66 | n/a | Curated, quality over quantity. |
| **NewTools.site** | 51 | n/a | Dofollow backlink for every approved submission. |
### Tier 3B — Mid-tier AI directories
| Directory | Est. DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **aitools.inc** | ~66 | "10x your output" positioning. |
| **AIStage** | ~66 | Includes open source + news. |
| **AItrendytools** | ~69 | Comprehensive listing. |
| **Grabon AI Directory** | ~70 | High DR, broad audience. |
| **TopAI.tools** | ~60 | Task-based search similar to TAAFT. |
| **Supertools** | ~61 | Clean interface, good categorization. |
| **AI Tools Directory** (aitoolsdirectory.com) | ~55 | Curated; featured placement available. |
| **AI Tools Love** | ~25 | Comparison-focused. |
| **AIChief** | ~35 | Business-focused. |
| **LogicBalls** | ~40 | 3,500+ verified tools. |
| **SaasAITools** | ~30 | SaaS + AI crossover. |
| **PoweredByAI** | ~35 | Growing directory with newsletter reach. |
| **TheAISurf** | ~30 | Newer, actively promoting submissions. |
| **Aixyz** | ~30 | 1,500+ tools, smart filters. |
| **AI Pedia Hub** | ~40 | "Largest directory, updated daily." |
| **Dofollow.Tools** | ~30 | Explicitly free dofollow backlinks. |
| **AIBacklinkList** | ~25 | Aggregated list of 2500+ AI backlink opportunities. |
| **AI Scout** | ~25 | Emerging, less competition. |
| **AiMatchPro** | ~20 | Use-case search. |
| **GPTForge** | ~30 | Domain created 2025 — DR 88 from source list is implausible. Verify via Ahrefs. |
| **AI Tools Guide** | 77 | Curated AI tools directory. |
| **AIToolly** | 69 | AI tool discovery. |
| **All The AI Tools** | 66 | Comprehensive AI tool listing. |
| **Aiforme.wiki** | 66 | AI tool wiki/directory. |
| **Noxilo** | 66 | AI tools directory. |
| **AI Generation** | 55 | AI tools directory. |
| **Every AI** | 55 | AI tool aggregator. |
| **BAI.tools** | 53 | AI tools directory. |
| **The Rundown Tools** | 40 | AI newsletter's tool directory. |
| **AI NavHub** | 38 | AI navigation directory. |
| **WhatTheAI** | 35 | AI tools directory. |
| **ToolAI** | 31 | AI tools directory. |
| **LLM Relevance** | 30 | LLM-focused directory. |
---
## Tier 4 — AI Agent & MCP Server Registries
Relevant only if the product exposes agent capabilities or MCP servers. These are a real moat for AI-native tools — traditional SaaS products cannot list here.
| Directory | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **AI Agents List (aiagentslist.com)** | Agents | Hosts the 593+ MCP server directory. |
| **Glama.ai MCP servers** | MCP | 20K+ security-graded MCP servers. A/B/C/F grades matter — optimize for a good grade. |
| **APITracker MCP directory** | MCP | 110+ servers, 90 official integrations. |
| **Linux Foundation MCP Registry** | MCP | Canonical registry (PR-based submission, low volume but high signal). Anthropic donated MCP to LF in Dec 2025. |
| **AI Agent Store** | Agents | Compare agents, platforms, frameworks. |
| **AI Agents Base** | Agents | All-in-one directory. |
| **AI Agents Directory** | Agents | Specialized, updated daily. |
| **AI Agents Verse** | Agents | Curated directory. |
| **AgentHunter** | Agents | "Discover the best AI agents." |
| **Add AI Directory** | Agents | Catalogs agents + tools. |
| **AI Agents Live** | Agents | Discovery + sharing. |
| **AI Agents Marketplace** | Agents | Organized by 300+ human role equivalents. |
---
## Tier 5 — No-Code Directories
Relevant for no-code platforms and builder tools.
| Directory | Est. DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **NoCodeFinder** | ~45 | Accepts submissions. |
| **No Code MBA Tools Directory** | ~55 | Categorized by project type. |
| **We Are No Code Tools Repository** | ~40 | Curated. |
| **NoCodeList** | ~30 | — |
| **NoCodeDevs** | ~25 | — |
| **NoCode.Tech** | ~35 | — |
| **MakerPad / Zapier** | ~62 | Now owned by Zapier. No-code tool directory. |
| **NoCodeFounders** | ~45 | No-code community + forum. |
---
## Tier 6 — "Best of" Listicles (Editorial Outreach)
Not directories per se — these are blog posts on high-DR domains that you get included in via cold outreach. Often more valuable than directories because they combine a dofollow backlink with editorial trust + in-market buyer traffic + AI citation weight.
**Search patterns to find opportunities:**
- `"best [category] tools" 2026`
- `"best [competitor] alternative"`
- `"top AI [category]"`
- `"[category] tools review"`
**Outreach template (short):**
> Hey [name], saw your post on [best X tools]. We launched [product] recently — thought it might be worth a mention. Happy to give you a free account + credits for readers. Here's a 60s demo: [link]. No worries if not a fit.
**Target:** 10 inclusions in 30 days. Each = dofollow backlink from DR 40–70 + referral traffic + AI citation fuel.
---
## Tier 7 — Integration Marketplaces
Only relevant once the product has integrations. These are the highest-DR backlinks available — worth engineering effort just to land them.
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Zapier App Directory** | 91 | Requires working Zapier integration. |
| **HubSpot App Marketplace** | 93 | Requires HubSpot app. |
| **Slack App Directory** | 89 | Requires Slack integration. |
| **Airtable Marketplace** | 82 | Requires Airtable integration. |
| **Notion Integrations Gallery** | 88 | Requires Notion integration. |
| **Make (Integromat)** | ~70 | Requires Make module. |
| **Pipedream** | ~70 | Requires Pipedream action. |
---
## Tier 8 — Profile & Content Platforms
Create a profile or publish content on these high-DR platforms to earn a dofollow backlink. These are not traditional directories — they're content and identity platforms where your profile or published content links back to your site. Highest DR backlinks available without building integrations.
| Platform | DR | Category | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **WordPress.com** | 100 | Any | Blog | Create a free blog, link to main site in posts and profile. |
| **Blogger** | 100 | Any | Blog | Google property. Free blog with dofollow links. |
| **Tumblr** | 99 | Design | Blog | Highest DR blog platform. Project blog or microblog. |
| **GitHub** | 98 | Tech | Code host | Profile + repo README links. Every software product should have this. |
| **SoundCloud** | 96 | Music | Profile | Niche — relevant for audio/music products. |
| **Weebly** | 95 | Any | Blog | Free site builder with dofollow profile link. |
| **SlideShare** | 95 | Any | Content | Upload pitch decks, guides, presentations. |
| **Flickr** | 95 | Photography | Profile | Product screenshot galleries with profile link. |
| **GitLab** | 94 | Tech | Code host | Profile link. Mirror repos if open source. |
| **eBay Stores** | 94 | E-commerce | Profile | Niche — relevant for physical/digital goods. |
| **Etsy** | 93 | E-commerce | Profile | Niche — templates, digital downloads. |
| **Substack** | 93 | Tech | Newsletter | Publish product updates, thought leadership. High-intent readers. |
| **Bitbucket** | 93 | Tech | Code host | Profile link. Atlassian property. |
| **Scribd** | 93 | Any | Content | Upload whitepapers, guides, case studies. |
| **Disqus** | 93 | Professional | Profile | Profile with website link. Comment on industry blogs. |
| **Behance** | 93 | Design | Profile | Portfolio/project links. Best for design-adjacent products. |
| **Pastebin** | 93 | Tech | Code host | Code snippets with profile link. |
| **Patreon** | 93 | Creator | Profile | Creator page with product links. |
| **Imgur** | 93 | Any | Profile | Image hosting with profile link. |
| **Dun & Bradstreet** | 93 | B2B | Directory | Business credibility. Feeds AI training corpora. |
| **Ghost.org** | 92 | Any | Blog | Publish content with dofollow links. |
| **Evernote** | 92 | Any | Content | Public notebooks with links. |
| **Issuu** | 92 | Any | Content | Upload marketing PDFs, brochures, reports. |
| **CodePen** | 92 | Tech | Profile | Front-end demos and profile link. |
| **Kaggle** | 92 | AI | Profile | AI/data science community. Notebooks with links. |
| **Houzz** | 92 | Home | Profile | Niche — home/interior products. |
| **LiveJournal** | 91 | Any | Blog | Legacy but high DR. Blog with dofollow links. |
| **Bandcamp** | 91 | Music | Profile | Niche — audio products. |
| **Dev.to** | 90 | Tech | Blog | Technical articles with dofollow links. Cross-post with canonical URL. |
| **Gravatar** | 90 | Professional | Profile | Profile with website link. Quick setup. |
| **Replit** | 90 | Tech | Code host | Profile link. Interactive demos. |
| **CodeProject** | 90 | Tech | Blog | Technical articles for dev audience. |
| **Jimdo** | 89 | Any | Blog | Free site builder with profile link. |
| **Calameo** | 89 | Any | Content | Digital publishing platform. Upload PDFs. |
| **Buy Me a Coffee** | 88 | Creator | Profile | Creator page with product links. |
| **ArtStation** | 88 | Design | Profile | Portfolio for creative/design products. |
| **500px** | 88 | Photography | Profile | Product imagery with profile link. |
| **IndiaMART** | 87 | B2B | Profile | Indian B2B marketplace. Niche but high DR. |
| **Strikingly** | 87 | Any | Blog | Free one-page site with backlink. |
| **Hashnode** | 85 | Tech | Blog | Dev blogging. Custom domain support. Dofollow links. |
| **About.me** | 85 | Professional | Profile | One-page profile. Quick dofollow backlink. |
| **Mixcloud** | 85 | Music | Profile | Niche — audio/podcast products. |
| **4Shared** | 85 | Any | Content | File sharing with profile link. |
| **HubPages** | 84 | Any | Blog | Article publishing platform. |
| **AppSumo** | 84 | E-commerce | Marketplace | SaaS deals marketplace. Great for launch visibility + backlink. |
| **TeachersPayTeachers** | 84 | Education | Profile | Niche — education products. |
| **AuthorStream** | 70 | Any | Content | Presentation sharing. |
| **Model Mayhem** | 72 | Design | Profile | Niche — creative industry. |
| **Penzu** | 60 | Any | Blog | Online journal with profile link. |
| **Crevado** | 50 | Design | Profile | Portfolio platform. |
| **MyFolio** | 55 | Design | Profile | Portfolio platform. |
---
## Tier 9 — Local Business & General Directories
Relevant for products with a physical presence, local customer base, or business address. Also useful for any product wanting pure DR-building backlinks from established directories.
| Directory | DR | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manta** | 76 | Local business | US business directory. Free listing. |
| **ActiveSearchResults** | 74 | General | Search engine directory. |
| **Hotfrog** | 72 | Local business | International business directory. |
| **Spoke** | 70 | B2B | Business profile directory. |
| **Locanto** | 70 | General | Classifieds + business listings. International. |
| **MerchantCircle** | 68 | Local business | US small business directory. |
| **Just Landed** | 65 | Local business | International directory. |
| **Showmelocal** | 64 | Local business | US local search directory. |
| **Cylex** | 64 | Local business | International business directory. |
| **Brownbook** | 63 | Local business | Global business directory. |
| **Tupalo** | 62 | Local business | European business directory. |
| **WebWiki** | 60 | General | Website directory with reviews. |
| **iBegin** | 60 | Local business | US business directory. |
| **CitySquares** | 55 | Local business | US local business directory. |
| **eLocal** | 55 | Local business | US service provider directory. |
| **2FindLocal** | 53 | Local business | US local directory. |
| **Chamber of Commerce** | 50 | Local business | Business directory + resources. |
| **FindUsLocal** | 50 | Local business | Local search directory. |
| **ezlocal** | 50 | Local business | US local business listings. |
| **Yellow Pages Goes Green** | 49 | Local business | Eco-friendly business directory. |
| **Where To?** | 46 | Local business | Local discovery directory. |
---
## Tier 10 — Forums & Communities
Create a profile and participate in relevant communities. Most give dofollow profile links. Value comes from both the backlink and referral traffic from genuine participation. Follow the 90/10 rule: 90% helpful, 10% promotional.
| Forum | DR | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Strava Clubs** | 90 | Fitness | Niche — fitness/health products only. |
| **Foursquare** | 90 | Hospitality | Business listing with dofollow link. |
| **SitePoint Forums** | 89 | Tech | Web dev community. Genuine participation required. |
| **Mumsnet Forums** | 85 | Family | Niche — family/parenting products. Large UK audience. |
| **Digital Point** | 82 | Marketing | SEO/marketing forum. |
| **WebmasterWorld** | 77 | Marketing | SEO/webmaster community. High editorial standards. |
| **BlackHatWorld** | 77 | Marketing | SEO/marketing forum. Despite the name, has legitimate discussions. |
| **GrowthHackers** | 76 | Marketing | Growth marketing community. Dofollow articles + profile. |
| **Warrior Forum** | 73 | Marketing | Internet marketing community. |
| **Apsense** | 72 | Marketing | Business networking + marketing forum. |
| **ActiveRain** | 70 | Real estate | Niche — real estate industry. |
| **Quibblo** | 55 | General | Quiz/poll community with profile links. |
---
## Tier 11 — Press Release, Article & Blog Directory Sites
Publish articles or press releases to earn dofollow backlinks. Best for product launches, funding announcements, major feature releases. Some accept any topic, others are PR-specific.
### Article & Blog Directories
| Site | DR | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| **EzineArticles** | 80 | Article | Established article directory. Editorial review. |
| **Feedspot** | 80 | Blog directory | Blog discovery + RSS aggregation. Submit your blog. |
| **Alltop** | 73 | Blog directory | Guy Kawasaki's blog aggregator. |
| **ArticlesBase** | 70 | Article | Article publishing platform. |
| **Blogarama** | 64 | Blog directory | Blog directory with categories. |
| **Sooper Articles** | 60 | Article | Article submission site. |
| **OnToplist** | 60 | Blog directory | Blog ranking directory. |
| **BlogEngage** | 55 | Blog directory | Blog promotion community. |
| **BizSugar** | 55 | Business | Small business content sharing. |
| **TechPluto** | 50 | Marketing | Tech/marketing blog directory. |
### Press Release Distribution
| Site | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **PRLog** | 80 | Free press release distribution. Good reach. |
| **PR.com** | 77 | Free + paid press releases. Business directory too. |
| **OpenPR** | 72 | Free international press release distribution. |
| **1888 Press Release** | 69 | Free press release site. |
| **NewswireToday** | 65 | Free press release distribution. |
| **Online PR News** | 62 | Free press release distribution. |
| **PR Free** | 62 | Free press release site. |
### Marketing & General Directories
| Site | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **SubmissionWebDirectory** | 61 | General web directory. |
| **Site Promotion Directory** | 46 | Marketing-focused directory. |
| **Semfirms** | 45 | Marketing services directory. |
| **CabinetM** | 45 | Marketing technology directory. |
| **Cold Email Kit** | 44 | Email marketing directory. |
| **Directory LDM Studio** | 40 | General directory. |
| **Quality Internet Directory** | 39 | General web directory. |
| **ProofStories** | 32 | Marketing stories/case studies. |
---
## Tier 12 — Social Bookmarking & Curation
Bookmark or curate content with dofollow links. Lower effort than publishing full articles. Most useful for building diverse backlink profile.
| Platform | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Scoop.it** | 91 | Content curation platform. Create topic pages with links. |
| **Diigo** | 85 | Social bookmarking + annotation. Profile + bookmark links. |
| **Pearltrees** | 84 | Visual content curation. Organize links into collections. |
| **BibSonomy** | 70 | Academic bookmarking. Best for research/data products. |
| **Folkd** | 64 | Social bookmarking. Tag and share links. |
---
## Tier 13 — Niche Vertical Directories
Industry-specific directories. Only submit if your product genuinely fits the vertical — forced listings get rejected and waste time.
### Legal
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Justia** | 85 | Legal services directory. |
| **Lawyers.com** | 82 | Legal directory. |
| **HG.org** | 75 | Legal resources directory. |
### Home & Construction
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Porch** | 80 | Home services marketplace. |
| **BuildZoom** | 73 | Construction/contractor directory. |
| **Tradify (FreeIndex)** | 55 | UK trades directory. |
| **iBuildNew** | 45 | Australian home building directory. |
### Hospitality & Food
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **AllMenus** | 76 | Restaurant directory. |
### Design & Creative
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **LandBook** | 72 | Web design inspiration gallery. Submit landing pages. |
| **Curated.design** | 52 | Design inspiration directory. |
| **Webdesign Inspiration** | 45 | Website design showcase. |
### Health & Fitness
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Wellness.com** | 60 | Health & wellness directory. |
| **YogaTrail** | 55 | Yoga/wellness directory. |
| **MassageTherapy (AMBP)** | 45 | Massage therapy directory. |
| **Athlinks** | 72 | Fitness/race results. Profile with links. |
| **Fit Pro Directory** | 40 | Fitness professional directory. |
### Real Estate
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Placester** | 60 | Real estate marketing directory. |
### B2B & International
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Sulekha** | 73 | Indian business directory. |
| **EU-Business** | 46 | European business directory. |
### Events
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Evensi Events** | 62 | Event discovery platform. |
### Education
| Directory | DR | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *(TeachersPayTeachers listed in Tier 8 — Profile Platforms)* | | |
---
## Verification
After any submission goes live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow. You can:
1. **Manual:** Open the listing, right-click your product link, "Inspect" → check for `rel="nofollow"` or `rel="ugc"`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
2. **curl:** `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i link`
3. **SEO tools:** Ahrefs Site Explorer → Backlinks → filter by this directory's domain.
**Re-verify quarterly.** Directories sometimes change all outbound links to nofollow without warning — if DR stops moving, check whether your biggest inbound links have silently flipped.
FILE:references/positioning-variations.md
# Positioning Variations Library
Directory audiences respond to different framings. Never copy-paste the same description everywhere — AI engines penalize duplicate content, and each directory type rewards a different opener.
Use this library to generate per-tier variants. Swap `[product]`, `[category]`, `[competitors]`, `[use-case]`, and `[audience]` with the real values.
---
## Framework: Lead Sentence Varies by Tier
| Tier | Lead sentence pattern | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Startup / launch | "[Product] is the easiest way to [outcome] for [audience]." | Founders scan for outcome clarity. |
| SaaS directory | "[Product] is the [differentiator] alternative to [competitors]." | Catches "[competitor] alternative" search intent. |
| AI directory | "[Product] uses [AI capability] to [outcome]." | TAAFT/Futurepedia audiences explicitly want AI. |
| Agent / MCP | "[Product] is an MCP-native / agent-native [category]." | Niche but high-intent. Ruling-out competitors. |
| No-code | "[Product] lets you build [output] without code." | Audience values speed, not technical depth. |
| Dev tool | "[Product] is a [technical category] with [differentiator]." | Devs want substance upfront. |
| B2B review | "[Product] helps [audience] [measurable business outcome]." | Reviewers want ROI language. |
---
## Template: Startup / Launch Directories
**Target:** Product Hunt, BetaList, Fazier, Uneed, DevHunt, Microlaunch, OpenHunts, LaunchVault, Firsto, PitchWall
**Tagline (under 10 words):**
> The [differentiator] way to [outcome] for [audience].
**Short description (60 chars):**
> [Outcome-focused one-liner with product name]
**Long description (150 words):**
> [Product] is the easiest way to [outcome] for [audience]. Built for teams who [pain point], [product] removes [friction] by [how].
>
> Unlike [competitor category], [product] [key differentiator 1] and [key differentiator 2]. You can [action 1] in under [timeframe], [action 2] without [limitation], and [action 3] that would normally require [cost or technical skill].
>
> We built [product] because [founder origin story in one sentence]. It's now used by [audience examples] to [use case examples].
>
> Try it free at [url]. No credit card, no setup.
**Tags:** [product category], [audience type], [use case 1], [use case 2], [differentiator], [tech]
---
## Template: SaaS / Software Directories
**Target:** AlternativeTo, SaaSHub, G2, Capterra, GetApp, SourceForge, Slashdot, Startup Stash, F6S
**Tagline:**
> The [differentiator] alternative to [top competitors].
**Long description:**
> [Product] is a [differentiator] alternative to [competitor 1], [competitor 2], and [competitor 3] — built for [audience] who need [gap the competitors don't fill].
>
> Where [competitor 1] [limitation 1] and [competitor 2] [limitation 2], [product] [solves]. You get [feature 1], [feature 2], and [feature 3] in a single workspace, at [pricing relative to competitors].
>
> Key features:
> • [Feature 1] — [benefit]
> • [Feature 2] — [benefit]
> • [Feature 3] — [benefit]
> • [Feature 4] — [benefit]
> • [Integration 1], [Integration 2], [Integration 3] integrations
>
> Trusted by [audience examples]. Start free at [url].
**Tags:** [competitor] alternative, [category], [audience], [differentiator], [top 3 features]
---
## Template: AI Directories
**Target:** TAAFT, Futurepedia, Toolify, Future Tools, aitools.inc, AIStage, LogicBalls, SaasAITools
**Tagline:**
> AI-powered [category] for [audience].
**Long description:**
> [Product] is an AI-powered [category] that [core AI capability]. It uses [specific models / techniques] to [outcome] — so [audience] can [job to be done] in a fraction of the time.
>
> What makes it AI-first:
> • [AI feature 1] — [what it does] using [model/approach]
> • [AI feature 2] — [what it does]
> • [AI feature 3] — [what it does]
> • [AI feature 4] — [what it does]
>
> [Product] is built on [tech stack] and supports [models/providers]. Use cases: [use case 1], [use case 2], [use case 3], [use case 4].
>
> Free tier available. No API keys required to start.
**Tags:** AI [category], [AI capability 1], [AI capability 2], AI for [audience], [use case 1], [use case 2], [LLM provider], [differentiator]
---
## Template: Agent / MCP Registries
**Target:** Glama, APITracker, Linux Foundation MCP Registry, AI Agents List, AI Agent Store, AgentHunter
**Tagline:**
> MCP-native [category] for AI agents.
**Long description:**
> [Product] is an MCP-native [category] that lets AI agents [capability]. It exposes [MCP server capabilities] via the Model Context Protocol, so agents in Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client can [actions].
>
> MCP capabilities:
> • [Tool 1] — [what the agent can do]
> • [Tool 2] — [what the agent can do]
> • [Tool 3] — [what the agent can do]
> • [Resource 1] — [context surfaced]
> • [Prompt 1] — [pre-built prompt]
>
> Authentication: [auth method]. Transports: stdio, HTTP, SSE. Security: [security posture].
>
> Installation: [one-line install command]. Docs: [docs URL].
**Tags:** MCP, MCP server, AI agent, agent [category], Claude integration, Model Context Protocol, [domain], [auth type]
---
## Template: No-Code Directories
**Target:** NoCodeFinder, No Code MBA Tools Directory, We Are No Code, NoCode.Tech
**Tagline:**
> Build [output] without code.
**Long description:**
> [Product] lets you build [output] without writing code. Drag, drop, or describe what you want and [product] handles the rest — [technical concept 1] and [technical concept 2] are automatic.
>
> What you can build:
> • [Example project 1] — built in [timeframe]
> • [Example project 2] — built in [timeframe]
> • [Example project 3] — built in [timeframe]
>
> No-code friendly features:
> • [Visual feature 1]
> • [Visual feature 2]
> • [AI-assisted feature]
> • [Pre-built templates]
>
> Start free. No credit card. Templates included.
**Tags:** no code, no-code [category], visual [tool], drag and drop, [output type], [audience type]
---
## Template: Dev / Technical Directories
**Target:** DevHunt, Stackshare, GitHub, Dev.to, Hacker News Show HN
**Tagline:**
> [Technical category] with [technical differentiator].
**Long description:**
> [Product] is a [technical category] built on [tech stack]. It solves [technical problem] by [technical approach].
>
> Architecture:
> • [Component 1] — [tech used]
> • [Component 2] — [tech used]
> • [Component 3] — [tech used]
>
> Why it's different: [technical insight or novel approach]. We chose [trade-off] because [reason].
>
> Open source: [yes/no/partial]. Self-hostable: [yes/no]. License: [license].
>
> API: [REST / GraphQL / MCP / gRPC]. SDKs: [languages]. Docs: [url].
**Tags:** [language], [framework], [category], open source, API, [tech stack component], [architecture approach]
---
## Template: B2B Review Platforms
**Target:** G2, Capterra, TrustRadius, GetApp, Gartner Digital Markets, Crozdesk
**Tagline:**
> [Business outcome] for [audience].
**Long description:**
> [Product] helps [audience] [achieve measurable business outcome]. Teams use it to [use case 1], [use case 2], and [use case 3] — reducing [metric] by [percentage] and increasing [metric] by [percentage].
>
> Key benefits:
> • [Business benefit 1] with [how measured]
> • [Business benefit 2] with [how measured]
> • [Business benefit 3] with [how measured]
>
> Integrations: [enterprise integrations — HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, etc.]
>
> Security: [SOC 2 / GDPR / compliance posture]. Support: [support tier]. Pricing: [pricing range].
>
> Trusted by [customer logos / company size]. Case studies at [url].
**Tags:** [business use case], [vertical], [audience role], [compliance], enterprise [category], [integration 1]
---
## Category Tag Library
Pull 5–8 tags per submission from the relevant sections. Never repeat the exact same tag set across two directories in the same tier.
### Universal
[category], [audience], [differentiator], [use case], AI, no-code, SaaS, [tech stack]
### Industry
B2B, B2C, DTC, ecommerce, fintech, edtech, healthtech, martech, devtools, productivity, creator tools, agency tools
### Job-to-be-done
lead generation, lead qualification, customer onboarding, product recommendation, sales enablement, marketing automation, survey, assessment, calculator, quiz, intake form
### AI-specific
AI agent, LLM, generative AI, conversational AI, RAG, MCP, agent framework, AI form, AI quiz, AI assistant, AI automation
### Technical
open source, self-hosted, API-first, webhook, Zapier, no-code, low-code, embeddable, white-label, multi-tenant, SSO, SAML
---
## Do / Don't Quick Reference
**DO:**
- Vary the opening sentence across tiers
- Use real numbers and specific differentiators
- Match tone to audience (technical for devs, business for G2, excited for PH)
- Include a founder/origin angle in startup directories
- Lead with the AI-first angle in AI directories
**DON'T:**
- Copy-paste the same 150-word description everywhere
- Use vague claims ("blazing fast", "game-changing")
- Mention every feature — pick 3–5 per tier and rotate them
- Lie about competitor features (AI engines cross-reference and de-rank)
- Skip the tag list — it's how moderators route you to the right category
FILE:references/submission-tracker-template.csv
Directory,Tier,URL,Category,DR,Dofollow,Submission Date,Status,Live URL,Backlink Verified,Positioning Variant Used,Tags Used,Account Email,Notes
Product Hunt,1,https://producthunt.com/posts/new,Launch,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Hacker News (Show HN),1,https://news.ycombinator.com/submit,Launch,91,No,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
BetaList,1,https://betalist.com/submit,Launch,64,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Fazier,1,https://fazier.com/submit,Launch,30,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
DevHunt,1,https://devhunt.org/submit,Launch,35,Yes,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
Uneed,1,https://uneed.best/submit-a-tool,Launch,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Microlaunch,1,https://microlaunch.net/submit,Launch,30,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
OpenHunts,1,https://openhunts.com/submit,Launch,25,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
LaunchVault,1,https://launchvault.com/submit,Launch,20,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
What Launched Today,1,https://whatlaunchedtoday.com,Launch,20,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Launching Next,1,https://launchingnext.com/submit,Launch,30,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
PeerPush,1,https://peerpush.net/submit,Launch,25,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Firsto,1,https://firsto.co/submit,Launch,25,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
GetByte,1,https://getbyte.co/submit,Launch,20,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Best of Web,1,https://bestofweb.io/submit,Launch,30,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Tiny Launch,1,https://tinylaunch.com/submit,Launch,20,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
PitchWall,1,https://pitchwall.co/submit,Launch,25,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
AlternativeTo,2,https://alternativeto.net/software/_/add/,SaaS,79,No,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
SaaSHub,2,https://saashub.com/submit,SaaS,77,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
G2,2,https://my.g2.com/sellers/welcome,SaaS,92,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,
Capterra,2,https://www.capterra.com/vendors,SaaS,93,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,
GetApp,2,https://www.getapp.com/vendors,SaaS,78,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,
SourceForge,2,https://sourceforge.net/user/register,SaaS,92,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Slashdot,2,https://slashdot.org/submission,SaaS,88,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Startup Stash,2,https://startupstash.com/submit,SaaS,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
SideProjectors,2,https://www.sideprojectors.com/project/new,SaaS,35,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
F6S,2,https://www.f6s.com/company/create,SaaS,65,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Stackshare,2,https://stackshare.io/new-product,SaaS,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
TrustRadius,2,https://www.trustradius.com/vendors,SaaS,72,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,
Crozdesk,2,https://crozdesk.com/vendors,SaaS,55,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
There's An AI For That,3,https://theresanaiforthat.com/submit,AI,76,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Futurepedia,3,https://www.futurepedia.io/submit-tool,AI,70,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Toolify.ai,3,https://www.toolify.ai/submit,AI,71,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Future Tools,3,https://www.futuretools.io/submit-a-tool,AI,69,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Tools Neilpatel,3,https://neilpatel.com/ai-tools,AI,91,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Good AI Tools,3,https://goodaitools.com/submit,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
NewTools.site,3,https://newtools.site/submit,AI,51,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
aitools.inc,3,https://aitools.inc/submit,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AIStage,3,https://aistage.net/submit,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AItrendytools,3,https://www.aitrendytools.com/submit,AI,69,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Grabon AI Directory,3,https://www.grabon.in/indulge/ai-tools/submit,AI,70,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
TopAI.tools,3,https://topai.tools/submit,AI,60,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Supertools,3,https://supertools.therundown.ai/submit,AI,61,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Tools Directory,3,https://aitoolsdirectory.com/submit,AI,55,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
LogicBalls,3,https://logicballs.com/submit,AI,40,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
SaasAITools,3,https://saasaitools.com/submit,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
PoweredByAI,3,https://poweredbyai.app/submit,AI,35,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
TheAISurf,3,https://theaisurf.com/submit,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Aixyz,3,https://ai.xyz/submit,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Pedia Hub,3,https://aipediahub.com/submit,AI,40,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Dofollow.Tools,3,https://dofollow.tools/submit,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Scout,3,https://aiscout.net/submit,AI,25,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AiMatchPro,3,https://aimatchpro.ai/submit,AI,20,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AIChief,3,https://aichief.com/submit,AI,35,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Tools Love,3,https://aitools.love/submit,AI,25,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Agents List,4,https://aiagentslist.com/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
Glama.ai MCP,4,https://glama.ai/mcp/servers,MCP,,Yes,,Draft,,,MCP,,,
APITracker MCP,4,https://apitracker.io/mcp-servers,MCP,,Yes,,Draft,,,MCP,,,
Linux Foundation MCP Registry,4,https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/registry,MCP,,Yes,,Draft,,,MCP,,,
AI Agent Store,4,https://aiagentstore.ai/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
AI Agents Base,4,https://aiagentsbase.com/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
AI Agents Directory,4,https://aiagentsdirectory.com/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
AgentHunter,4,https://agenthunter.com/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
AI Agents Live,4,https://aiagents.live/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
AI Agents Marketplace,4,https://aiagentsmarketplace.com/submit,Agent,,Yes,,Draft,,,Agent,,,
NoCodeFinder,5,https://www.nocodefinder.com/submit,No-Code,45,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
No Code MBA,5,https://www.nocode.mba/tools/submit,No-Code,55,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
We Are No Code,5,https://www.wearenocode.com/submit,No-Code,40,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
NoCodeList,5,https://nocodelist.co/submit,No-Code,30,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
NoCodeDevs,5,https://www.nocodedevs.com/submit,No-Code,25,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
NoCode.Tech,5,https://www.nocode.tech/submit,No-Code,35,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
Zapier App Directory,7,https://zapier.com/developer,Integration,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
HubSpot App Marketplace,7,https://ecosystem.hubspot.com/marketplace,Integration,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Slack App Directory,7,https://api.slack.com/apps,Integration,89,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Airtable Marketplace,7,https://airtable.com/marketplace,Integration,82,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Notion Integrations,7,https://www.notion.so/integrations,Integration,88,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Make (Integromat),7,https://www.make.com/en/partners,Integration,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Pipedream,7,https://pipedream.com/docs/components,Integration,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Integration,,,
Software Advice,2,https://www.softwareadvice.com/vendors,SaaS,88,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,
TheSaaSDirectory,2,https://thesaasdirectory.com,SaaS,88,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Tech.co,2,https://tech.co,SaaS,80,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Taalk,2,https://taalk.com,Startup,80,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Startup Fame,2,https://startupfa.me,Startup,77,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Indie Hackers,2,https://www.indiehackers.com,SaaS,76,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Slant,2,https://www.slant.co,SaaS,75,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Gust,2,https://gust.com,Startup,75,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Inc42,2,https://inc42.com,Startup,75,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Wefunder,2,https://wefunder.com,Startup,76,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Startups.com,2,https://www.startups.com,Startup,68,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
IndieHustles,2,https://www.indiehustles.com,SaaS,66,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
SaaSWorthy,2,https://www.saasworthy.com,SaaS,65,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
ToolsFine,2,https://toolsfine.com,SaaS,65,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Bizcommunity,2,https://www.bizcommunity.com,B2B,65,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B,,,
StartUs,2,https://startus.cc,Startup,62,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Today Launches,2,https://todaylaunches.com,Startup,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
StartupBuffer,2,https://startupbuffer.com,Startup,57,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Feedough,2,https://www.feedough.com,Startup,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Indie Hacker Tools,2,https://www.indiehacker.tools,Startup,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Open Launch,2,https://open-launch.com,Startup,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
New SaaSly,2,https://newsaasly.com,SaaS,52,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Business Software,2,https://www.business-software.com,SaaS,49,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Promote Project,2,https://www.promoteproject.com,Startup,47,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
FiveTaco,2,https://fivetaco.com,SaaS,47,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Cuspera,2,https://www.cuspera.com,SaaS,45,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
BetaBound,2,https://betabound.com,Startup,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
Makerthrive,2,https://makerthrive.com,Startup,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
StartupTracker,2,https://startuptracker.io,Startup,44,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
BusinessHunt,2,https://businesshunt.co,SaaS,43,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
Launched.io,2,https://launched.io,Startup,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
ProfitHunt,2,https://profithunt.co,Startup,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
10words,2,https://10words.io,SaaS,40,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
TrustMRR,2,https://trustmrr.com,Startup,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
OpenClawDir,2,https://openclawdir.com,Tech,35,Yes,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
Build Voyage,2,https://buildvoyage.com,Startup,33,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
AlphaDigits,2,https://alphadigits.com,SaaS,32,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,
GPTForge,3,https://gptforge.net,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,Domain created 2025 — DR 88 from source list is implausible
AI Tools Guide,3,https://aitoolsguide.com,AI,77,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AIToolly,3,https://aitoolly.com,AI,69,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
All The AI Tools,3,https://alltheaitools.com,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Aiforme.wiki,3,https://aiforme.wiki,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Noxilo,3,https://noxilo.com,AI,66,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI Generation,3,https://www.theaigeneration.com,AI,55,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
Every AI,3,https://every-ai.com,AI,55,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
BAI.tools,3,https://bai.tools,AI,53,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
The Rundown Tools,3,https://www.rundown.ai/tools,AI,40,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
AI NavHub,3,https://ainavhub.com,AI,38,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
WhatTheAI,3,https://whattheai.tech,AI,35,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
ToolAI,3,https://toolai.io,AI,31,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
LLM Relevance,3,https://www.llmrelevance.com,AI,30,Yes,,Draft,,,AI,,,
MakerPad / Zapier,5,https://www.makerpad.co,No-Code,62,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
NoCodeFounders,5,https://www.nocodefounders.com,No-Code,45,Yes,,Draft,,,No-code,,,
WordPress.com,8,https://wordpress.com,Blog,100,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Blogger,8,https://www.blogger.com,Blog,100,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Tumblr,8,https://www.tumblr.com,Blog,99,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
GitHub,8,https://github.com,Tech,98,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
SoundCloud,8,https://soundcloud.com,Music,96,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Weebly,8,https://www.weebly.com,Blog,95,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
SlideShare,8,https://www.slideshare.net,Content,95,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Flickr,8,https://www.flickr.com,Photography,95,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
GitLab,8,https://gitlab.com,Tech,94,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
eBay Stores,8,https://www.ebay.com,E-commerce,94,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Etsy,8,https://www.etsy.com,E-commerce,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Substack,8,https://substack.com,Newsletter,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Bitbucket,8,https://bitbucket.org,Tech,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Scribd,8,https://www.scribd.com,Content,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Disqus,8,https://disqus.com,Professional,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Behance,8,https://www.behance.net,Design,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Pastebin,8,https://pastebin.com,Tech,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Patreon,8,https://www.patreon.com,Creator,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Imgur,8,https://imgur.com,Content,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Dun & Bradstreet,8,https://www.dnb.com,B2B,93,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Ghost.org,8,https://ghost.org,Blog,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Evernote,8,https://evernote.com,Content,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Issuu,8,https://issuu.com,Content,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
CodePen,8,https://codepen.io,Tech,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Kaggle,8,https://www.kaggle.com,AI,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Houzz,8,https://www.houzz.com,Home,92,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
LiveJournal,8,https://www.livejournal.com,Blog,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Bandcamp,8,https://bandcamp.com,Music,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Dev.to,8,https://dev.to,Tech,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Gravatar,8,https://gravatar.com,Professional,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Replit,8,https://replit.com,Tech,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
CodeProject,8,https://www.codeproject.com,Tech,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Jimdo,8,https://www.jimdo.com,Blog,89,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Calameo,8,https://www.calameo.com,Content,89,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Buy Me a Coffee,8,https://www.buymeacoffee.com,Creator,88,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
ArtStation,8,https://www.artstation.com,Design,88,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
500px,8,https://500px.com,Photography,88,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
AppSumo,8,https://appsumo.com,E-commerce,84,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
IndiaMART,8,https://www.indiamart.com,B2B,87,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Strikingly,8,https://www.strikingly.com,Blog,87,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Hashnode,8,https://hashnode.com,Tech,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
About.me,8,https://about.me,Professional,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Mixcloud,8,https://www.mixcloud.com,Music,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
4Shared,8,https://www.4shared.com,Content,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
HubPages,8,https://hubpages.com,Blog,84,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
TeachersPayTeachers,8,https://www.teacherspayteachers.com,Education,84,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
AuthorStream,8,https://www.authorstream.com,Content,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Model Mayhem,8,https://www.modelmayhem.com,Design,72,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Penzu,8,https://penzu.com,Blog,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Crevado,8,https://crevado.com,Design,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
MyFolio,8,https://myfolio.com,Design,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Profile,,,
Manta,9,https://www.manta.com,Local business,76,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
ActiveSearchResults,9,https://www.activesearchresults.com,Local business,74,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Hotfrog,9,https://www.hotfrog.com,Local business,72,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Spoke,9,https://www.spoke.com,Local business,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Locanto,9,https://www.locanto.com,General,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
MerchantCircle,9,https://www.merchantcircle.com,Local business,68,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Just Landed,9,https://www.justlanded.com,Local business,65,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Showmelocal,9,https://www.showmelocal.com,Local business,64,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Cylex,9,https://www.cylex.us.com,Local business,64,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Brownbook,9,https://www.brownbook.net,Local business,63,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Tupalo,9,https://tupalo.com,Local business,62,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
WebWiki,9,https://www.webwiki.com,Local business,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
iBegin,9,https://www.ibegin.com,Local business,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
CitySquares,9,https://citysquares.com,Local business,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
eLocal,9,https://elocal.com,Local business,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
2FindLocal,9,https://www.2findlocal.com,Local business,53,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Chamber of Commerce,9,https://www.chamberofcommerce.com,Local business,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
FindUsLocal,9,https://www.finduslocal.com,Local business,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
ezlocal,9,https://www.ezlocal.com,Local business,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Yellow Pages Goes Green,9,https://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org,Local business,49,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
Where To?,9,https://www.where2go.com,Local business,46,Yes,,Draft,,,Local,,,
SitePoint Forums,10,https://www.sitepoint.com/community,Tech,89,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Mumsnet Forums,10,https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk,Family,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Digital Point,10,https://forums.digitalpoint.com,Marketing,82,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
WebmasterWorld,10,https://www.webmasterworld.com,Marketing,77,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
BlackHatWorld,10,https://www.blackhatworld.com,Marketing,77,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
GrowthHackers,10,https://growthhackers.com,Marketing,76,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Warrior Forum,10,https://www.warriorforum.com,Marketing,73,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Apsense,10,https://www.apsense.com,Marketing,72,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Strava Clubs,10,https://www.strava.com,Fitness,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Foursquare,10,https://business.foursquare.com,Hospitality,90,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
ActiveRain,10,https://activerain.com,Real estate,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
Quibblo,10,https://www.quibblo.com,General,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Forum,,,
EzineArticles,11,https://ezinearticles.com,Article,80,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
PRLog,11,https://www.prlog.org,Press release,80,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
Feedspot,11,https://www.feedspot.com,Blog directory,80,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
PR.com,11,https://www.pr.com,Press release,77,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
Alltop,11,https://alltop.com,Blog directory,73,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
OpenPR,11,https://www.openpr.com,Press release,72,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
ArticlesBase,11,https://www.articlesbase.com,Article,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
1888 Press Release,11,https://www.1888pressrelease.com,Press release,69,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
NewswireToday,11,https://www.newswiretoday.com,Press release,65,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
Blogarama,11,https://www.blogarama.com,Blog directory,64,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Online PR News,11,https://www.onlineprnews.com,Press release,62,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
PR Free,11,https://www.pr-free.com,Press release,62,Yes,,Draft,,,PR,,,
SubmissionWebDirectory,11,https://www.submissionwebdirectory.com,General,61,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Sooper Articles,11,https://www.sooperarticles.com,Article,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
OnToplist,11,https://www.ontoplist.com,Blog directory,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
BlogEngage,11,https://www.blogengage.com,Blog directory,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
BizSugar,11,https://www.bizsugar.com,Business,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
TechPluto,11,https://www.techpluto.com,Marketing,50,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Semfirms,11,https://www.semfirms.com,Marketing,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
CabinetM,11,https://www.cabinetm.com,Marketing,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Cold Email Kit,11,https://coldemailkit.com,Marketing,44,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Directory LDM Studio,11,https://www.directory.ldmstudio.com,General,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Quality Internet Directory,11,https://www.qualityinternetdirectory.com,General,39,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Site Promotion Directory,11,https://www.sitepromotiondirectory.com,Marketing,46,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
ProofStories,11,https://proofstories.io,Marketing,32,Yes,,Draft,,,Article,,,
Scoop.it,12,https://www.scoop.it,Curation,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Bookmarking,,,
Diigo,12,https://www.diigo.com,Bookmarking,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Bookmarking,,,
Pearltrees,12,https://www.pearltrees.com,Bookmarking,84,Yes,,Draft,,,Bookmarking,,,
BibSonomy,12,https://www.bibsonomy.org,Research,70,Yes,,Draft,,,Bookmarking,,,
Folkd,12,https://www.folkd.com,Bookmarking,64,Yes,,Draft,,,Bookmarking,,,
Justia,13,https://www.justia.com,Legal,85,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Lawyers.com,13,https://www.lawyers.com,Legal,82,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Porch,13,https://porch.com,Home,80,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
AllMenus,13,https://www.allmenus.com,Hospitality,76,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
HG.org,13,https://www.hg.org,Legal,75,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Sulekha,13,https://www.sulekha.com,B2B,73,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
BuildZoom,13,https://www.buildzoom.com,Home,73,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
LandBook,13,https://land-book.com,Design,72,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Athlinks,13,https://www.athlinks.com,Fitness,72,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Evensi Events,13,https://evensi.com,Events,62,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Wellness.com,13,https://www.wellness.com,Health,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Placester,13,https://placester.com,Real estate,60,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
YogaTrail,13,https://www.yogatrail.com,Health,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Tradify (FreeIndex),13,https://www.freeindex.co.uk,Home,55,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Webdesign Inspiration,13,https://webdesign-inspiration.com,Design,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
iBuildNew,13,https://www.ibuildnew.com.au,Home,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
EU-Business,13,https://www.eu-business.com,B2B,46,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
MassageTherapy (AMBP),13,https://www.massagetherapy.com,Health,45,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Fit Pro Directory,13,https://fitprofessionals.net,Fitness,40,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Curated.design,13,https://www.curated.design,Design,52,Yes,,Draft,,,Niche,,,
Đánh giá và xếp hạng kết quả của các agent theo chỉ số hoặc LLM làm giám khảo cho một phiên AgentHub.
---
name: "eval"
description: "Evaluate and rank agent results by metric or LLM judge for an AgentHub session."
command: /hub:eval
---
# /hub:eval — Evaluate Agent Results
Rank all agent results for a session. Supports metric-based evaluation (run a command), LLM judge (compare diffs), or hybrid.
## Usage
```
/hub:eval # Eval latest session using configured criteria
/hub:eval 20260317-143022 # Eval specific session
/hub:eval --judge # Force LLM judge mode (ignore metric config)
```
## What It Does
### Metric Mode (eval command configured)
Run the evaluation command in each agent's worktree:
```bash
python {skill_path}/scripts/result_ranker.py \
--session {session-id} \
--eval-cmd "{eval_cmd}" \
--metric {metric} --direction {direction}
```
Output:
```
RANK AGENT METRIC DELTA FILES
1 agent-2 142ms -38ms 2
2 agent-1 165ms -15ms 3
3 agent-3 190ms +10ms 1
Winner: agent-2 (142ms)
```
### LLM Judge Mode (no eval command, or --judge flag)
For each agent:
1. Get the diff: `git diff {base_branch}...{agent_branch}`
2. Read the agent's result post from `.agenthub/board/results/agent-{i}-result.md`
3. Compare all diffs and rank by:
- **Correctness** — Does it solve the task?
- **Simplicity** — Fewer lines changed is better (when equal correctness)
- **Quality** — Clean execution, good structure, no regressions
Present rankings with justification.
Example LLM judge output for a content task:
```
RANK AGENT VERDICT WORD COUNT
1 agent-1 Strong narrative, clear CTA 1480
2 agent-3 Good data points, weak intro 1520
3 agent-2 Generic tone, no differentiation 1350
Winner: agent-1 (strongest narrative arc and call-to-action)
```
### Hybrid Mode
1. Run metric evaluation first
2. If top agents are within 10% of each other, use LLM judge to break ties
3. Present both metric and qualitative rankings
## After Eval
1. Update session state:
```bash
python {skill_path}/scripts/session_manager.py --update {session-id} --state evaluating
```
2. Tell the user:
- Ranked results with winner highlighted
- Next step: `/hub:merge` to merge the winner
- Or `/hub:merge {session-id} --agent {winner}` to be explicit
Chất vấn của Chief Data Officer với kế hoạch về dữ liệu huấn luyện, kiến trúc dữ liệu, sản phẩm hóa dữ liệu và nhân sự.
--- name: "cdo-review" description: "/cs:cdo-review <plan> — Decision-driven Chief Data Officer interrogation of any plan that touches training data, data architecture, data productization, or data team hiring." --- # /cs:cdo-review — CDO Forcing Questions **Command:** `/cs:cdo-review <plan>` The decision-driven CDO pressure-tests any plan that touches data strategy. Six questions before any commitment to a data architecture, AI training run, data productization, or data team hire. ## When to Run - Before approving any new ML model training run that uses customer data - Before signing a multi-year data-infrastructure SaaS contract (Snowflake, Databricks, Fivetran) - Before productizing any customer data (benchmark report, embedding endpoint, license) - Before a major data team hire (head of data, CDO, data PM, ML engineer) - Before M&A diligence — yours or theirs - When the founder uses the word "monetize" near "data" ## The Six CDO Questions ### 1. What decision does this data drive? **If no decision is unblocked, why are we collecting / training on / productizing it?** - "We might need it later" is not a decision. - "It feels like a moat" is not a decision. - A real answer names a specific business call that requires this data. ### 2. What's the consent provenance for every source? **For each data source: origin, consent flow, data class, intended use.** - 1st-party-TOS-only is weaker than 1st-party-explicit-opt-in. - Bundled TOS doesn't cover material new purposes (training on PII for foundation models). - Run `ai_training_data_audit.py` if there's any AI use case in scope. ### 3. Who consumes this internally — and how many distinct functional domains? **Drives the centralize-vs-embed and warehouse-vs-mesh decisions.** - <5 consumers: warehouse-only. - 5-25 consumers: lakehouse. - 25+ consumers + federated culture: mesh. - Premature architecture choice is the #1 cause of data-team burnout. ### 4. What's the M&A diligence impact? **If an acquirer asks about this data corpus tomorrow, are we ready?** - Is there a documented anonymization process? - What % of customers have MSA carve-outs? - Are training-data provenance logs current? - Run `data_asset_valuator.py` quarterly. ### 5. Can the model / decision / report be retrained / re-run / re-published without this source? **Tests how much you depend on a specific data source.** - If yes → low blast radius; you can change consent posture later. - If no → high blast radius; you've structurally committed to the source. Vet harder. ### 6. What role unblocks this — and is it the right next hire? **Wrong hire (data scientist) when right answer (analytics engineer) is a 12-month productivity loss.** - Map the decision being unblocked to the specific role. - Confirm prerequisite roles are in place (data engineer before ML engineer, analyst before data scientist). ## Workflow ```bash # 1. AI training audit (if any ML / AI use case) python ../../../skills/chief-data-officer-advisor/scripts/ai_training_data_audit.py sources.json # 2. Architecture decision (if changing the stack) python ../../../skills/chief-data-officer-advisor/scripts/data_product_strategy_picker.py profile.json # 3. Data asset valuation (if productizing or pre-M&A) python ../../../skills/chief-data-officer-advisor/scripts/data_asset_valuator.py corpus.json ``` ## Output Format ```markdown # CDO Review: <plan> **Date:** YYYY-MM-DD ## The Decision Being Made [one sentence — which of the four CDO decisions: training | architecture | asset | hire] ## Training Audit (if applicable) - NO-GO sources: N - MITIGATE sources: N - GO sources: N - Top remediation: <one line> ## Architecture (if applicable) - Recommended: WAREHOUSE / LAKEHOUSE / MESH - Build-vs-buy summary: <one line> - Kill criteria: <when to revisit> ## Asset Value (if applicable) - Strategic value: X/10 | Moat: STRONG / MEDIUM / WEAK - M&A multiplier: X.Xx – X.Xx ARR - Recommended productization path: <name> ## Org (if applicable) - Next hire: <role> - Why this, not that: <one line> - Prerequisite hires in place: yes/no ## Verdict 🟢 SHIP | 🟡 SHARPEN | 🔴 BLOCK ## Next Steps [3 concrete actions] ``` ## Routing - `/cs:gc-review` — for any productization or licensing path - `/cs:ciso-review` — for any architecture change touching customer data - `/cs:cfo-review` — for build-vs-buy TCO and M&A valuation math - `/cs:chro-review` — for data team hires (comp, ladder, leveling) - `/cs:decide` — log the verdict - `/cs:freeze 90` — on multi-year infrastructure contracts ## Related - Agent: [`cs-cdo-advisor`](../../agents/cs-cdo-advisor.md) - Skill: [`chief-data-officer-advisor`](../../../skills/chief-data-officer-advisor/SKILL.md) - Adjacent: `../../../skills/general-counsel-advisor/` (contractual constraints), `../../../skills/cto-advisor/` (architecture capacity) --- **Version:** 1.0.0
Chạy phân tích tỷ số tài chính, định giá DCF, chênh lệch ngân sách và dự báo cuốn chiếu từ tệp dữ liệu JSON.
--- name: financial-health description: Run financial ratio analysis, DCF valuation, budget variance analysis, and rolling forecasts. Usage: /financial-health <ratios|dcf|budget|forecast> <data.json> --- # /financial-health Analyze financial statements, build valuation models, assess budget variances, and construct forecasts. ## Usage ``` /financial-health ratios <financial_data.json> [--format json|text] /financial-health dcf <valuation_data.json> [--format json|text] /financial-health budget <budget_data.json> [--format json|text] /financial-health forecast <forecast_data.json> [--format json|text] ``` ## Examples ``` /financial-health ratios quarterly_financials.json --format json /financial-health dcf acme_valuation.json /financial-health budget q1_budget.json --format json /financial-health forecast revenue_history.json ``` ## Scripts - `finance/financial-analyst/scripts/ratio_calculator.py` — Profitability, liquidity, leverage, efficiency, valuation ratios - `finance/financial-analyst/scripts/dcf_valuation.py` — DCF enterprise and equity valuation with sensitivity analysis - `finance/financial-analyst/scripts/budget_variance_analyzer.py` — Actual vs budget vs prior year variance analysis - `finance/financial-analyst/scripts/forecast_builder.py` — Driver-based revenue forecasting with scenario modeling ## Skill Reference → `finance/financial-analyst/SKILL.md` ## Related Commands - `/saas-health` — SaaS-specific metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV, Quick Ratio)
Tạo test Playwright: viết test cho trang, component hoặc tính năng, gồm test e2e.
---
name: "generate"
description: >-
Generate Playwright tests. Use when user says "write tests", "generate tests",
"add tests for", "test this component", "e2e test", "create test for",
"test this page", or "test this feature".
---
# Generate Playwright Tests
Generate production-ready Playwright tests from a user story, URL, component name, or feature description.
## Input
`$ARGUMENTS` contains what to test. Examples:
- `"user can log in with email and password"`
- `"the checkout flow"`
- `"src/components/UserProfile.tsx"`
- `"the search page with filters"`
## Steps
### 1. Understand the Target
Parse `$ARGUMENTS` to determine:
- **User story**: Extract the behavior to verify
- **Component path**: Read the component source code
- **Page/URL**: Identify the route and its elements
- **Feature name**: Map to relevant app areas
### 2. Explore the Codebase
Use the `Explore` subagent to gather context:
- Read `playwright.config.ts` for `testDir`, `baseURL`, `projects`
- Check existing tests in `testDir` for patterns, fixtures, and conventions
- If a component path is given, read the component to understand its props, states, and interactions
- Check for existing page objects in `pages/`
- Check for existing fixtures in `fixtures/`
- Check for auth setup (`auth.setup.ts` or `storageState` config)
### 3. Select Templates
Check `templates/` in this plugin for matching patterns:
| If testing... | Load template from |
|---|---|
| Login/auth flow | `templates/auth/login.md` |
| CRUD operations | `templates/crud/` |
| Checkout/payment | `templates/checkout/` |
| Search/filter UI | `templates/search/` |
| Form submission | `templates/forms/` |
| Dashboard/data | `templates/dashboard/` |
| Settings page | `templates/settings/` |
| Onboarding flow | `templates/onboarding/` |
| API endpoints | `templates/api/` |
| Accessibility | `templates/accessibility/` |
Adapt the template to the specific app — replace `{{placeholders}}` with actual selectors, URLs, and data.
### 4. Generate the Test
Follow these rules:
**Structure:**
```typescript
import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';
// Import custom fixtures if the project uses them
test.describe('Feature Name', () => {
// Group related behaviors
test('should <expected behavior>', async ({ page }) => {
// Arrange: navigate, set up state
// Act: perform user action
// Assert: verify outcome
});
});
```
**Locator priority** (use the first that works):
1. `getByRole()` — buttons, links, headings, form elements
2. `getByLabel()` — form fields with labels
3. `getByText()` — non-interactive text content
4. `getByPlaceholder()` — inputs with placeholder text
5. `getByTestId()` — when semantic options aren't available
**Assertions** — always web-first:
```typescript
// GOOD — auto-retries
await expect(page.getByRole('heading')).toBeVisible();
await expect(page.getByRole('alert')).toHaveText('Success');
// BAD — no retry
const text = await page.textContent('.msg');
expect(text).toBe('Success');
```
**Never use:**
- `page.waitForTimeout()`
- `page.$(selector)` or `page.$$(selector)`
- Bare CSS selectors unless absolutely necessary
- `page.evaluate()` for things locators can do
**Always include:**
- Descriptive test names that explain the behavior
- Error/edge case tests alongside happy path
- Proper `await` on every Playwright call
- `baseURL`-relative navigation (`page.goto('/')` not `page.goto('http://...')`)
### 5. Match Project Conventions
- If project uses TypeScript → generate `.spec.ts`
- If project uses JavaScript → generate `.spec.js` with `require()` imports
- If project has page objects → use them instead of inline locators
- If project has custom fixtures → import and use them
- If project has a test data directory → create test data files there
### 6. Generate Supporting Files (If Needed)
- **Page object**: If the test touches 5+ unique locators on one page, create a page object
- **Fixture**: If the test needs shared setup (auth, data), create or extend a fixture
- **Test data**: If the test uses structured data, create a JSON file in `test-data/`
### 7. Verify
Run the generated test:
```bash
npx playwright test <generated-file> --reporter=list
```
If it fails:
1. Read the error
2. Fix the test (not the app)
3. Run again
4. If it's an app issue, report it to the user
## Output
- Generated test file(s) with path
- Any supporting files created (page objects, fixtures, data)
- Test run result
- Coverage note: what behaviors are now tested
FILE:patterns.md
# Test Generation Patterns
## Pattern: Authentication Flow
```typescript
test.describe('Authentication', () => {
test('should login with valid credentials', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/login');
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('user@example.com');
await page.getByLabel('Password').fill('password123');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Sign in' }).click();
await expect(page).toHaveURL('/dashboard');
await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Dashboard' })).toBeVisible();
});
test('should show error for invalid credentials', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/login');
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('wrong@example.com');
await page.getByLabel('Password').fill('wrong');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Sign in' }).click();
await expect(page.getByRole('alert')).toHaveText(/invalid/i);
await expect(page).toHaveURL('/login');
});
});
```
## Pattern: CRUD Operations
```typescript
test.describe('Items', () => {
test('should create a new item', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/items');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Add item' }).click();
await page.getByLabel('Name').fill('Test Item');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Save' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Test Item')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should edit an existing item', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/items');
await page.getByRole('row', { name: /Test Item/ })
.getByRole('button', { name: 'Edit' }).click();
await page.getByLabel('Name').clear();
await page.getByLabel('Name').fill('Updated Item');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Save' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Updated Item')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should delete an item with confirmation', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/items');
await page.getByRole('row', { name: /Test Item/ })
.getByRole('button', { name: 'Delete' }).click();
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Confirm' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Test Item')).not.toBeVisible();
});
});
```
## Pattern: Form with Validation
```typescript
test.describe('Contact Form', () => {
test.beforeEach(async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/contact');
});
test('should submit valid form', async ({ page }) => {
await page.getByLabel('Name').fill('Jane Doe');
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('jane@example.com');
await page.getByLabel('Message').fill('Hello, this is a test message.');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Send' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Message sent')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should show validation errors for empty required fields', async ({ page }) => {
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Send' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Name is required')).toBeVisible();
await expect(page.getByText('Email is required')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should validate email format', async ({ page }) => {
await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('not-an-email');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Send' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('Invalid email')).toBeVisible();
});
});
```
## Pattern: Search and Filter
```typescript
test.describe('Product Search', () => {
test('should return results for valid query', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/products');
await page.getByPlaceholder('Search products').fill('laptop');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Search' }).click();
await expect(page.getByRole('list')).toBeVisible();
const results = page.getByRole('listitem');
await expect(results).not.toHaveCount(0);
});
test('should show empty state for no results', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/products');
await page.getByPlaceholder('Search products').fill('xyznonexistent');
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Search' }).click();
await expect(page.getByText('No products found')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should filter by category', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/products');
await page.getByRole('combobox', { name: 'Category' }).selectOption('Electronics');
await expect(page.getByRole('listitem')).not.toHaveCount(0);
});
});
```
## Pattern: Navigation and Layout
```typescript
test.describe('Navigation', () => {
test('should navigate between pages', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/');
await page.getByRole('link', { name: 'About' }).click();
await expect(page).toHaveURL('/about');
await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { level: 1 })).toHaveText('About');
});
test('should show mobile menu on small screens', async ({ page }) => {
await page.setViewportSize({ width: 375, height: 667 });
await page.goto('/');
await expect(page.getByRole('navigation')).not.toBeVisible();
await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Menu' }).click();
await expect(page.getByRole('navigation')).toBeVisible();
});
});
```
## Pattern: API Mocking
```typescript
test.describe('Dashboard with mocked API', () => {
test('should display data from API', async ({ page }) => {
await page.route('**/api/dashboard', (route) => {
route.fulfill({
status: 200,
contentType: 'application/json',
body: JSON.stringify({ revenue: 50000, users: 1200 }),
});
});
await page.goto('/dashboard');
await expect(page.getByText('$50,000')).toBeVisible();
await expect(page.getByText('1,200')).toBeVisible();
});
test('should handle API errors gracefully', async ({ page }) => {
await page.route('**/api/dashboard', (route) => {
route.fulfill({ status: 500 });
});
await page.goto('/dashboard');
await expect(page.getByText(/error|try again/i)).toBeVisible();
});
});
```
Chạy song song nhiều tính năng với Git worktree: cô lập nhánh, cấp cổng, đồng bộ môi trường và dọn dẹp cho từng worktree.
---
name: "git-worktree-manager"
description: "Run parallel feature work safely with Git worktrees. Standardizes branch isolation, port allocation, environment sync, and cleanup so each worktree behaves like an independent local app. Optimized for multi-agent workflows where each agent or terminal session owns one worktree. Use when running multiple feature branches simultaneously, isolating experimental work, or coordinating multi-agent development across the same repo."
---
# Git Worktree Manager
**Tier:** POWERFUL
**Category:** Engineering
**Domain:** Parallel Development & Branch Isolation
## Overview
Use this skill to run parallel feature work safely with Git worktrees. It standardizes branch isolation, port allocation, environment sync, and cleanup so each worktree behaves like an independent local app without stepping on another branch.
This skill is optimized for multi-agent workflows where each agent or terminal session owns one worktree.
## Core Capabilities
- Create worktrees from new or existing branches with deterministic naming
- Auto-allocate non-conflicting ports per worktree and persist assignments
- Copy local environment files (`.env*`) from main repo to new worktree
- Optionally install dependencies based on lockfile detection
- Detect stale worktrees and uncommitted changes before cleanup
- Identify merged branches and safely remove outdated worktrees
## When to Use
- You need 2+ concurrent branches open locally
- You want isolated dev servers for feature, hotfix, and PR validation
- You are working with multiple agents that must not share a branch
- Your current branch is blocked but you need to ship a quick fix now
- You want repeatable cleanup instead of ad-hoc `rm -rf` operations
## Key Workflows
### 1. Create a Fully-Prepared Worktree
1. Pick a branch name and worktree name.
2. Run the manager script (creates branch if missing).
3. Review generated port map.
4. Start app using allocated ports.
```bash
python scripts/worktree_manager.py \
--repo . \
--branch feature/new-auth \
--name wt-auth \
--base-branch main \
--install-deps \
--format text
```
If you use JSON automation input:
```bash
cat config.json | python scripts/worktree_manager.py --format json
# or
python scripts/worktree_manager.py --input config.json --format json
```
### 2. Run Parallel Sessions
Recommended convention:
- Main repo: integration branch (`main`/`develop`) on default port
- Worktree A: feature branch + offset ports
- Worktree B: hotfix branch + next offset
Each worktree contains `.worktree-ports.json` with assigned ports.
### 3. Cleanup with Safety Checks
1. Scan all worktrees and stale age.
2. Inspect dirty trees and branch merge status.
3. Remove only merged + clean worktrees, or force explicitly.
```bash
python scripts/worktree_cleanup.py --repo . --stale-days 14 --format text
python scripts/worktree_cleanup.py --repo . --remove-merged --format text
```
### 4. Docker Compose Pattern
Use per-worktree override files mapped from allocated ports. The script outputs a deterministic port map; apply it to `docker-compose.worktree.yml`.
See [docker-compose-patterns.md](references/docker-compose-patterns.md) for concrete templates.
### 5. Port Allocation Strategy
Default strategy is `base + (index * stride)` with collision checks:
- App: `3000`
- Postgres: `5432`
- Redis: `6379`
- Stride: `10`
See [port-allocation-strategy.md](references/port-allocation-strategy.md) for the full strategy and edge cases.
## Script Interfaces
- `python scripts/worktree_manager.py --help`
- Create/list worktrees
- Allocate/persist ports
- Copy `.env*` files
- Optional dependency installation
- `python scripts/worktree_cleanup.py --help`
- Stale detection by age
- Dirty-state detection
- Merged-branch detection
- Optional safe removal
Both tools support stdin JSON and `--input` file mode for automation pipelines.
## Common Pitfalls
1. Creating worktrees inside the main repo directory
2. Reusing `localhost:3000` across all branches
3. Sharing one database URL across isolated feature branches
4. Removing a worktree with uncommitted changes
5. Forgetting to prune old metadata after branch deletion
6. Assuming merged status without checking against the target branch
## Best Practices
1. One branch per worktree, one agent per worktree.
2. Keep worktrees short-lived; remove after merge.
3. Use a deterministic naming pattern (`wt-<topic>`).
4. Persist port mappings in file, not memory or terminal notes.
5. Run cleanup scan weekly in active repos.
6. Use `--format json` for machine flows and `--format text` for human review.
7. Never force-remove dirty worktrees unless changes are intentionally discarded.
## Validation Checklist
Before claiming setup complete:
1. `git worktree list` shows expected path + branch.
2. `.worktree-ports.json` exists and contains unique ports.
3. `.env` files copied successfully (if present in source repo).
4. Dependency install command exits with code `0` (if enabled).
5. Cleanup scan reports no unintended stale dirty trees.
## References
- [port-allocation-strategy.md](references/port-allocation-strategy.md)
- [docker-compose-patterns.md](references/docker-compose-patterns.md)
- [README.md](README.md) for quick start and installation details
## Decision Matrix
Use this quick selector before creating a new worktree:
- Need isolated dependencies and server ports -> create a new worktree
- Need only a quick local diff review -> stay on current tree
- Need hotfix while feature branch is dirty -> create dedicated hotfix worktree
- Need ephemeral reproduction branch for bug triage -> create temporary worktree and cleanup same day
## Operational Checklist
### Before Creation
1. Confirm main repo has clean baseline or intentional WIP commits.
2. Confirm target branch naming convention.
3. Confirm required base branch exists (`main`/`develop`).
4. Confirm no reserved local ports are already occupied by non-repo services.
### After Creation
1. Verify `git status` branch matches expected branch.
2. Verify `.worktree-ports.json` exists.
3. Verify app boots on allocated app port.
4. Verify DB and cache endpoints target isolated ports.
### Before Removal
1. Verify branch has upstream and is merged when intended.
2. Verify no uncommitted files remain.
3. Verify no running containers/processes depend on this worktree path.
## CI and Team Integration
- Use worktree path naming that maps to task ID (`wt-1234-auth`).
- Include the worktree path in terminal title to avoid wrong-window commits.
- In automated setups, persist creation metadata in CI artifacts/logs.
- Trigger cleanup report in scheduled jobs and post summary to team channel.
## Failure Recovery
- If `git worktree add` fails due to existing path: inspect path, do not overwrite.
- If dependency install fails: keep worktree created, mark status and continue manual recovery.
- If env copy fails: continue with warning and explicit missing file list.
- If port allocation collides with external service: rerun with adjusted base ports.
FILE:README.md
# Git Worktree Manager
Production workflow for parallel branch development with isolated ports, env sync, and cleanup safety checks. This skill packages practical CLI tooling and operating guidance for multi-worktree teams.
## Quick Start
```bash
# Create + prepare a worktree
python scripts/worktree_manager.py \
--repo . \
--branch feature/api-hardening \
--name wt-api-hardening \
--base-branch main \
--install-deps \
--format text
# Review stale worktrees
python scripts/worktree_cleanup.py --repo . --stale-days 14 --format text
```
## Included Tools
- `scripts/worktree_manager.py`: create/list-prep workflow, deterministic ports, `.env*` sync, optional dependency install
- `scripts/worktree_cleanup.py`: stale/dirty/merged analysis with optional safe removal
Both support `--input <json-file>` and stdin JSON for automation.
## References
- `references/port-allocation-strategy.md`
- `references/docker-compose-patterns.md`
## Installation
### Claude Code
```bash
cp -R engineering/git-worktree-manager ~/.claude/skills/git-worktree-manager
```
### OpenAI Codex
```bash
cp -R engineering/git-worktree-manager ~/.codex/skills/git-worktree-manager
```
### OpenClaw
```bash
cp -R engineering/git-worktree-manager ~/.openclaw/skills/git-worktree-manager
```
FILE:references/docker-compose-patterns.md
# Docker Compose Patterns For Worktrees
## Pattern 1: Override File Per Worktree
Base compose file remains shared; each worktree has a local override.
`docker-compose.worktree.yml`:
```yaml
services:
app:
ports:
- "3010:3000"
db:
ports:
- "5442:5432"
redis:
ports:
- "6389:6379"
```
Run:
```bash
docker compose -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.worktree.yml up -d
```
## Pattern 2: `.env` Driven Ports
Use compose variable substitution and write worktree-specific values into `.env.local`.
`docker-compose.yml` excerpt:
```yaml
services:
app:
ports: ["-3000:3000"]
db:
ports: ["-5432:5432"]
```
Worktree `.env.local`:
```env
APP_PORT=3010
DB_PORT=5442
REDIS_PORT=6389
```
## Pattern 3: Project Name Isolation
Use unique compose project name so container, network, and volume names do not collide.
```bash
docker compose -p myapp_wt_auth up -d
```
## Common Mistakes
- Reusing default `5432` from multiple worktrees simultaneously
- Sharing one database volume across incompatible migration branches
- Forgetting to scope compose project name per worktree
FILE:references/port-allocation-strategy.md
# Port Allocation Strategy
## Objective
Allocate deterministic, non-overlapping local ports for each worktree to avoid collisions across concurrent development sessions.
## Default Mapping
- App HTTP: `3000`
- Postgres: `5432`
- Redis: `6379`
- Stride per worktree: `10`
Formula by slot index `n`:
- `app = 3000 + (10 * n)`
- `db = 5432 + (10 * n)`
- `redis = 6379 + (10 * n)`
Examples:
- Slot 0: `3000/5432/6379`
- Slot 1: `3010/5442/6389`
- Slot 2: `3020/5452/6399`
## Collision Avoidance
1. Read `.worktree-ports.json` from existing worktrees.
2. Skip any slot where one or more ports are already assigned.
3. Persist selected mapping in the new worktree.
## Operational Notes
- Keep stride >= number of services to avoid accidental overlaps when adding ports later.
- For custom service sets, reserve a contiguous block per worktree.
- If you also run local infra outside worktrees, offset bases to avoid global collisions.
## Recommended File Format
```json
{
"app": 3010,
"db": 5442,
"redis": 6389
}
```
FILE:scripts/worktree_cleanup.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Inspect and clean stale git worktrees with safety checks.
Supports:
- JSON input from stdin or --input file
- Stale age detection
- Dirty working tree detection
- Merged branch detection
- Optional removal of merged, clean stale worktrees
"""
import argparse
import json
import subprocess
import sys
import time
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
class CLIError(Exception):
"""Raised for expected CLI errors."""
@dataclass
class WorktreeInfo:
path: str
branch: str
is_main: bool
age_days: int
stale: bool
dirty: bool
merged_into_base: bool
def run(cmd: List[str], cwd: Optional[Path] = None, check: bool = True) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess[str]:
return subprocess.run(cmd, cwd=cwd, text=True, capture_output=True, check=check)
def load_json_input(input_file: Optional[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
if input_file:
try:
return json.loads(Path(input_file).read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
except Exception as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Failed reading --input file: {exc}") from exc
if not sys.stdin.isatty():
raw = sys.stdin.read().strip()
if raw:
try:
return json.loads(raw)
except json.JSONDecodeError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Invalid JSON from stdin: {exc}") from exc
return {}
def parse_worktrees(repo: Path) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
proc = run(["git", "worktree", "list", "--porcelain"], cwd=repo)
entries: List[Dict[str, str]] = []
current: Dict[str, str] = {}
for line in proc.stdout.splitlines():
if not line.strip():
if current:
entries.append(current)
current = {}
continue
key, _, value = line.partition(" ")
current[key] = value
if current:
entries.append(current)
return entries
def get_branch(path: Path) -> str:
proc = run(["git", "rev-parse", "--abbrev-ref", "HEAD"], cwd=path)
return proc.stdout.strip()
def get_last_commit_age_days(path: Path) -> int:
proc = run(["git", "log", "-1", "--format=%ct"], cwd=path)
timestamp = int(proc.stdout.strip() or "0")
age_seconds = int(time.time()) - timestamp
return max(0, age_seconds // 86400)
def is_dirty(path: Path) -> bool:
proc = run(["git", "status", "--porcelain"], cwd=path)
return bool(proc.stdout.strip())
def is_merged(repo: Path, branch: str, base_branch: str) -> bool:
if branch in ("HEAD", base_branch):
return False
try:
run(["git", "merge-base", "--is-ancestor", branch, base_branch], cwd=repo)
return True
except subprocess.CalledProcessError:
return False
def format_text(items: List[WorktreeInfo], removed: List[str]) -> str:
lines = ["Worktree cleanup report"]
for item in items:
lines.append(
f"- {item.path} | branch={item.branch} | age={item.age_days}d | "
f"stale={item.stale} dirty={item.dirty} merged={item.merged_into_base}"
)
if removed:
lines.append("Removed:")
for path in removed:
lines.append(f"- {path}")
return "\n".join(lines)
def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Analyze and optionally cleanup stale git worktrees.")
parser.add_argument("--input", help="Path to JSON input file. If omitted, reads JSON from stdin when piped.")
parser.add_argument("--repo", default=".", help="Repository root path.")
parser.add_argument("--base-branch", default="main", help="Base branch to evaluate merged branches.")
parser.add_argument("--stale-days", type=int, default=14, help="Threshold for stale worktrees.")
parser.add_argument("--remove-merged", action="store_true", help="Remove worktrees that are stale, clean, and merged.")
parser.add_argument("--force", action="store_true", help="Allow removal even if dirty (use carefully).")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["text", "json"], default="text", help="Output format.")
return parser.parse_args()
def main() -> int:
args = parse_args()
payload = load_json_input(args.input)
repo = Path(str(payload.get("repo", args.repo))).resolve()
stale_days = int(payload.get("stale_days", args.stale_days))
base_branch = str(payload.get("base_branch", args.base_branch))
remove_merged = bool(payload.get("remove_merged", args.remove_merged))
force = bool(payload.get("force", args.force))
try:
run(["git", "rev-parse", "--is-inside-work-tree"], cwd=repo)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Not a git repository: {repo}") from exc
try:
run(["git", "rev-parse", "--verify", base_branch], cwd=repo)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Base branch not found: {base_branch}") from exc
entries = parse_worktrees(repo)
if not entries:
raise CLIError("No worktrees found.")
main_path = Path(entries[0].get("worktree", "")).resolve()
infos: List[WorktreeInfo] = []
removed: List[str] = []
for entry in entries:
path = Path(entry.get("worktree", "")).resolve()
branch = get_branch(path)
age = get_last_commit_age_days(path)
dirty = is_dirty(path)
stale = age >= stale_days
merged = is_merged(repo, branch, base_branch)
info = WorktreeInfo(
path=str(path),
branch=branch,
is_main=path == main_path,
age_days=age,
stale=stale,
dirty=dirty,
merged_into_base=merged,
)
infos.append(info)
if remove_merged and not info.is_main and info.stale and info.merged_into_base and (force or not info.dirty):
try:
cmd = ["git", "worktree", "remove", str(path)]
if force:
cmd.append("--force")
run(cmd, cwd=repo)
removed.append(str(path))
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Failed removing worktree {path}: {exc.stderr}") from exc
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps({"worktrees": [asdict(i) for i in infos], "removed": removed}, indent=2))
else:
print(format_text(infos, removed))
return 0
if __name__ == "__main__":
try:
raise SystemExit(main())
except CLIError as exc:
print(f"ERROR: {exc}", file=sys.stderr)
raise SystemExit(2)
FILE:scripts/worktree_manager.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Create and prepare git worktrees with deterministic port allocation.
Supports:
- JSON input from stdin or --input file
- Worktree creation from existing/new branch
- .env file sync from main repo
- Optional dependency installation
- JSON or text output
"""
import argparse
import json
import os
import shutil
import subprocess
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
ENV_FILES = [".env", ".env.local", ".env.development", ".envrc"]
LOCKFILE_COMMANDS = [
("pnpm-lock.yaml", ["pnpm", "install"]),
("yarn.lock", ["yarn", "install"]),
("package-lock.json", ["npm", "install"]),
("bun.lockb", ["bun", "install"]),
("requirements.txt", [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "install", "-r", "requirements.txt"]),
]
@dataclass
class WorktreeResult:
repo: str
worktree_path: str
branch: str
created: bool
ports: Dict[str, int]
copied_env_files: List[str]
dependency_install: str
class CLIError(Exception):
"""Raised for expected CLI errors."""
def run(cmd: List[str], cwd: Optional[Path] = None, check: bool = True) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess[str]:
return subprocess.run(cmd, cwd=cwd, text=True, capture_output=True, check=check)
def load_json_input(input_file: Optional[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
if input_file:
try:
return json.loads(Path(input_file).read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
except Exception as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Failed reading --input file: {exc}") from exc
if not sys.stdin.isatty():
data = sys.stdin.read().strip()
if data:
try:
return json.loads(data)
except json.JSONDecodeError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Invalid JSON from stdin: {exc}") from exc
return {}
def parse_worktree_list(repo: Path) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
proc = run(["git", "worktree", "list", "--porcelain"], cwd=repo)
entries: List[Dict[str, str]] = []
current: Dict[str, str] = {}
for line in proc.stdout.splitlines():
if not line.strip():
if current:
entries.append(current)
current = {}
continue
key, _, value = line.partition(" ")
current[key] = value
if current:
entries.append(current)
return entries
def find_next_ports(repo: Path, app_base: int, db_base: int, redis_base: int, stride: int) -> Dict[str, int]:
used_ports = set()
for entry in parse_worktree_list(repo):
wt_path = Path(entry.get("worktree", ""))
ports_file = wt_path / ".worktree-ports.json"
if ports_file.exists():
try:
payload = json.loads(ports_file.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
used_ports.update(int(v) for v in payload.values() if isinstance(v, int))
except Exception:
continue
index = 0
while True:
ports = {
"app": app_base + (index * stride),
"db": db_base + (index * stride),
"redis": redis_base + (index * stride),
}
if all(p not in used_ports for p in ports.values()):
return ports
index += 1
def sync_env_files(src_repo: Path, dest_repo: Path) -> List[str]:
copied = []
for name in ENV_FILES:
src = src_repo / name
if src.exists() and src.is_file():
dst = dest_repo / name
shutil.copy2(src, dst)
copied.append(name)
return copied
def install_dependencies_if_requested(worktree_path: Path, install: bool) -> str:
if not install:
return "skipped"
for lockfile, command in LOCKFILE_COMMANDS:
if (worktree_path / lockfile).exists():
try:
run(command, cwd=worktree_path, check=True)
return f"installed via {' '.join(command)}"
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Dependency install failed: {' '.join(command)}\n{exc.stderr}") from exc
return "no known lockfile found"
def ensure_worktree(repo: Path, branch: str, name: str, base_branch: str) -> Path:
wt_parent = repo.parent
wt_path = wt_parent / name
existing_paths = {Path(e.get("worktree", "")) for e in parse_worktree_list(repo)}
if wt_path in existing_paths:
return wt_path
try:
run(["git", "show-ref", "--verify", f"refs/heads/{branch}"], cwd=repo)
run(["git", "worktree", "add", str(wt_path), branch], cwd=repo)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError:
try:
run(["git", "worktree", "add", "-b", branch, str(wt_path), base_branch], cwd=repo)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Failed to create worktree: {exc.stderr}") from exc
return wt_path
def format_text(result: WorktreeResult) -> str:
lines = [
"Worktree prepared",
f"- repo: {result.repo}",
f"- path: {result.worktree_path}",
f"- branch: {result.branch}",
f"- created: {result.created}",
f"- ports: app={result.ports['app']} db={result.ports['db']} redis={result.ports['redis']}",
f"- copied env files: {', '.join(result.copied_env_files) if result.copied_env_files else 'none'}",
f"- dependency install: {result.dependency_install}",
]
return "\n".join(lines)
def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Create and prepare a git worktree.")
parser.add_argument("--input", help="Path to JSON input file. If omitted, reads JSON from stdin when piped.")
parser.add_argument("--repo", default=".", help="Path to repository root (default: current directory).")
parser.add_argument("--branch", help="Branch name for the worktree.")
parser.add_argument("--name", help="Worktree directory name (created adjacent to repo).")
parser.add_argument("--base-branch", default="main", help="Base branch when creating a new branch.")
parser.add_argument("--app-base", type=int, default=3000, help="Base app port.")
parser.add_argument("--db-base", type=int, default=5432, help="Base DB port.")
parser.add_argument("--redis-base", type=int, default=6379, help="Base Redis port.")
parser.add_argument("--stride", type=int, default=10, help="Port stride between worktrees.")
parser.add_argument("--install-deps", action="store_true", help="Install dependencies in the new worktree.")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["text", "json"], default="text", help="Output format.")
return parser.parse_args()
def main() -> int:
args = parse_args()
payload = load_json_input(args.input)
repo = Path(str(payload.get("repo", args.repo))).resolve()
branch = payload.get("branch", args.branch)
name = payload.get("name", args.name)
base_branch = str(payload.get("base_branch", args.base_branch))
app_base = int(payload.get("app_base", args.app_base))
db_base = int(payload.get("db_base", args.db_base))
redis_base = int(payload.get("redis_base", args.redis_base))
stride = int(payload.get("stride", args.stride))
install_deps = bool(payload.get("install_deps", args.install_deps))
if not branch or not name:
raise CLIError("Missing required values: --branch and --name (or provide via JSON input).")
try:
run(["git", "rev-parse", "--is-inside-work-tree"], cwd=repo)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as exc:
raise CLIError(f"Not a git repository: {repo}") from exc
wt_path = ensure_worktree(repo, branch, name, base_branch)
created = (wt_path / ".worktree-ports.json").exists() is False
ports = find_next_ports(repo, app_base, db_base, redis_base, stride)
(wt_path / ".worktree-ports.json").write_text(json.dumps(ports, indent=2), encoding="utf-8")
copied = sync_env_files(repo, wt_path)
install_status = install_dependencies_if_requested(wt_path, install_deps)
result = WorktreeResult(
repo=str(repo),
worktree_path=str(wt_path),
branch=branch,
created=created,
ports=ports,
copied_env_files=copied,
dependency_install=install_status,
)
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps(asdict(result), indent=2))
else:
print(format_text(result))
return 0
if __name__ == "__main__":
try:
raise SystemExit(main())
except CLIError as exc:
print(f"ERROR: {exc}", file=sys.stderr)
raise SystemExit(2)
Thao tác Google Workspace CLI: chẩn đoán thiết lập, kiểm tra bảo mật, tìm công thức mẫu và phân tích đầu ra.
--- name: google-workspace description: "Google Workspace CLI operations: setup diagnostics, security audit, recipe discovery, and output analysis. Usage: /google-workspace <setup|audit|recipe|analyze> [options]" --- # /google-workspace Google Workspace CLI administration via the `gws` CLI. Run setup diagnostics, security audits, browse and execute recipes, and analyze command output. ## Usage ``` /google-workspace setup [--json] /google-workspace audit [--services gmail,drive,calendar] [--json] /google-workspace recipe list [--persona <role>] [--json] /google-workspace recipe search <keyword> [--json] /google-workspace recipe run <name> [--dry-run] /google-workspace recipe describe <name> /google-workspace analyze [--filter <field=value>] [--group-by <field>] [--stats <field>] [--format table|csv|json] ``` ## Examples ``` /google-workspace setup /google-workspace audit --services gmail,drive --json /google-workspace recipe list --persona pm /google-workspace recipe search "email" /google-workspace recipe run standup-report --dry-run /google-workspace recipe describe morning-briefing /google-workspace analyze --filter "mimeType=pdf" --select "name,size" --format table ``` ## Scripts - `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_doctor.py` — Pre-flight diagnostics - `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/auth_setup_guide.py` — Auth setup guide - `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py` — Recipe catalog & runner - `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/workspace_audit.py` — Security audit - `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/output_analyzer.py` — JSON/NDJSON analyzer ## Subcommands ### setup Run pre-flight diagnostics and auth validation. ```bash python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_doctor.py [--json] python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --validate [--json] ``` ### audit Run security and configuration audit. ```bash python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/workspace_audit.py [--services gmail,drive,calendar] [--json] ``` ### recipe Browse, search, and execute the 43 built-in gws recipes. ```bash python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py --list [--persona <role>] [--json] python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py --search <keyword> [--json] python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py --describe <name> python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py --run <name> [--dry-run] ``` ### analyze Parse, filter, and aggregate JSON output from any gws command. ```bash gws <command> --json | python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/output_analyzer.py [options] python3 engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/scripts/output_analyzer.py --demo --format table ``` ## Skill Reference -> `engineering-team/google-workspace-cli/SKILL.md` ## Related Commands - No direct dependencies (self-contained Google Workspace skill)
Quản trị Google Workspace bằng gws CLI: cài đặt, xác thực, tự động hóa Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar, Docs, Chat, Tasks và kiểm tra bảo mật.
---
name: "google-workspace-cli"
description: "Google Workspace administration via the gws CLI. Install, authenticate, and automate Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar, Docs, Chat, and Tasks. Run security audits, execute 43 built-in recipes, and use 10 persona bundles. Use for Google Workspace admin, gws CLI setup, Gmail automation, Drive management, or Calendar scheduling."
---
# Google Workspace CLI
Expert guidance and automation for Google Workspace administration using the open-source `gws` CLI. Covers installation, authentication, 18+ service APIs, 43 built-in recipes, and 10 persona bundles for role-based workflows.
---
## Quick Start
### Check Installation
```bash
# Verify gws is installed and authenticated
python3 scripts/gws_doctor.py
```
### Send an Email
```bash
gws gmail users.messages send me --to "team@company.com" \
--subject "Weekly Update" --body "Here's this week's summary..."
```
### List Drive Files
```bash
gws drive files list --json --limit 20 | python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --select "name,mimeType,modifiedTime" --format table
```
---
## Installation
### npm (recommended)
```bash
npm install -g @anthropic/gws
gws --version
```
### Cargo (from source)
```bash
cargo install gws-cli
gws --version
```
### Pre-built Binaries
Download from [github.com/googleworkspace/cli/releases](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/releases) for macOS, Linux, or Windows.
### Verify Installation
```bash
python3 scripts/gws_doctor.py
# Checks: PATH, version, auth status, service connectivity
```
---
## Authentication
### OAuth Setup (Interactive)
```bash
# Step 1: Create Google Cloud project and OAuth credentials
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --guide oauth
# Step 2: Run auth setup
gws auth setup
# Step 3: Validate
gws auth status --json
```
### Service Account (Headless/CI)
```bash
# Generate setup instructions
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --guide service-account
# Configure with key file
export GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY=/path/to/key.json
export GWS_DELEGATED_USER=admin@company.com
gws auth status
```
### Environment Variables
```bash
# Generate .env template
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --generate-env
```
| Variable | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| `GWS_CLIENT_ID` | OAuth client ID |
| `GWS_CLIENT_SECRET` | OAuth client secret |
| `GWS_TOKEN_PATH` | Custom token storage path |
| `GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY` | Service account JSON key path |
| `GWS_DELEGATED_USER` | User to impersonate (service accounts) |
| `GWS_DEFAULT_FORMAT` | Default output format (json/ndjson/table) |
### Validate Authentication
```bash
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --validate --json
# Tests each service endpoint
```
---
## Workflow 1: Gmail Automation
**Goal:** Automate email operations — send, search, label, and filter management.
### Send and Reply
```bash
# Send a new email
gws gmail users.messages send me --to "client@example.com" \
--subject "Proposal" --body "Please find attached..." \
--attachment proposal.pdf
# Reply to a thread
gws gmail users.messages reply me --thread-id <THREAD_ID> \
--body "Thanks for your feedback..."
# Forward a message
gws gmail users.messages forward me --message-id <MSG_ID> \
--to "manager@company.com"
```
### Search and Filter
```bash
# Search emails
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "from:client@example.com after:2025/01/01" --json \
| python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --count
# List labels
gws gmail users.labels list me --json
# Create a filter
gws gmail users.settings.filters create me \
--criteria '{"from":"notifications@service.com"}' \
--action '{"addLabelIds":["Label_123"],"removeLabelIds":["INBOX"]}'
```
### Bulk Operations
```bash
# Archive all read emails older than 30 days
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "is:read older_than:30d" --json \
| python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --select "id" --format json \
| xargs -I {} gws gmail users.messages modify me {} --removeLabelIds INBOX
```
---
## Workflow 2: Drive & Sheets
**Goal:** Manage files, create spreadsheets, configure sharing, and export data.
### File Operations
```bash
# List files
gws drive files list --json --limit 50 \
| python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --select "name,mimeType,size" --format table
# Upload a file
gws drive files create --name "Q1 Report" --upload report.pdf \
--parents <FOLDER_ID>
# Create a Google Sheet
gws sheets spreadsheets create --title "Budget 2026" --json
# Download/export
gws drive files export <FILE_ID> --mime "application/pdf" --output report.pdf
```
### Sharing
```bash
# Share with user
gws drive permissions create <FILE_ID> \
--type user --role writer --emailAddress "colleague@company.com"
# Share with domain (view only)
gws drive permissions create <FILE_ID> \
--type domain --role reader --domain "company.com"
# List who has access
gws drive permissions list <FILE_ID> --json
```
### Sheets Data
```bash
# Read a range
gws sheets spreadsheets.values get <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1:D10" --json
# Write data
gws sheets spreadsheets.values update <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1" \
--values '[["Name","Score"],["Alice",95],["Bob",87]]'
# Append rows
gws sheets spreadsheets.values append <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1" \
--values '[["Charlie",92]]'
```
---
## Workflow 3: Calendar & Meetings
**Goal:** Schedule events, find available times, and generate standup reports.
### Event Management
```bash
# Create an event
gws calendar events insert primary \
--summary "Sprint Planning" \
--start "2026-03-15T10:00:00" --end "2026-03-15T11:00:00" \
--attendees "team@company.com" \
--location "Conference Room A"
# List upcoming events
gws calendar events list primary --timeMin "$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)" \
--maxResults 10 --json
# Quick event (natural language)
gws helpers quick-event "Lunch with Sarah tomorrow at noon"
```
### Find Available Time
```bash
# Check free/busy for multiple people
gws helpers find-time \
--attendees "alice@co.com,bob@co.com,charlie@co.com" \
--duration 60 --within "2026-03-15,2026-03-19" --json
```
### Standup Report
```bash
# Generate daily standup from calendar + tasks
gws recipes standup-report --json \
| python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --format table
# Meeting prep (agenda + attendee info)
gws recipes meeting-prep --event-id <EVENT_ID>
```
---
## Workflow 4: Security Audit
**Goal:** Audit Google Workspace security configuration and generate remediation commands.
### Run Full Audit
```bash
# Full audit across all services
python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py --json
# Audit specific services
python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py --services gmail,drive,calendar
# Demo mode (no gws required)
python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py --demo
```
### Audit Checks
| Area | Check | Risk |
|------|-------|------|
| Drive | External sharing enabled | Data exfiltration |
| Gmail | Auto-forwarding rules | Data exfiltration |
| Gmail | DMARC/SPF/DKIM records | Email spoofing |
| Calendar | Default sharing visibility | Information leak |
| OAuth | Third-party app grants | Unauthorized access |
| Admin | Super admin count | Privilege escalation |
| Admin | 2-Step verification enforcement | Account takeover |
### Review and Remediate
```bash
# Review findings
python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py --json | python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py \
--filter "status=FAIL" --select "area,check,remediation"
# Execute remediation (example: restrict external sharing)
gws drive about get --json # Check current settings
# Follow remediation commands from audit output
```
---
## Python Tools
| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|--------|---------|-------|
| `gws_doctor.py` | Pre-flight diagnostics | `python3 scripts/gws_doctor.py [--json] [--services gmail,drive]` |
| `auth_setup_guide.py` | Guided auth setup | `python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --guide oauth` |
| `gws_recipe_runner.py` | Recipe catalog & runner | `python3 scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py --list [--persona pm]` |
| `workspace_audit.py` | Security/config audit | `python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py [--json] [--demo]` |
| `output_analyzer.py` | JSON/NDJSON analysis | `gws ... --json \| python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --count` |
All scripts are stdlib-only, support `--json` output, and include demo mode with embedded sample data.
---
## Best Practices
### Security
1. Use OAuth with minimal scopes — request only what each workflow needs
2. Store tokens in the system keyring, never in plain text files
3. Rotate service account keys every 90 days
4. Audit third-party OAuth app grants quarterly
5. Use `--dry-run` before bulk destructive operations
### Automation
1. Pipe `--json` output through `output_analyzer.py` for filtering and aggregation
2. Use recipes for multi-step operations instead of chaining raw commands
3. Select a persona bundle to scope recipes to your role
4. Use NDJSON format (`--format ndjson`) for streaming large result sets
5. Set `GWS_DEFAULT_FORMAT=json` in your shell profile for scripting
### Performance
1. Use `--fields` to request only needed fields (reduces payload size)
2. Use `--limit` to cap results when browsing
3. Use `--page-all` only when you need complete datasets
4. Batch operations with recipes rather than individual API calls
5. Cache frequently accessed data (e.g., label IDs, folder IDs) in variables
---
## Limitations
| Constraint | Impact |
|------------|--------|
| OAuth tokens expire after 1 hour | Re-auth needed for long-running scripts |
| API rate limits (per-user, per-service) | Bulk operations may hit 429 errors |
| Scope requirements vary by service | Must request correct scopes during auth |
| Pre-v1.0 CLI status | Breaking changes possible between releases |
| Google Cloud project required | Free, but requires setup in Cloud Console |
| Admin API needs admin privileges | Some audit checks require Workspace Admin role |
### Required Scopes by Service
```bash
# List scopes for specific services
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --scopes gmail,drive,calendar,sheets
```
| Service | Key Scopes |
|---------|-----------|
| Gmail | `gmail.modify`, `gmail.send`, `gmail.labels` |
| Drive | `drive.file`, `drive.metadata.readonly` |
| Sheets | `spreadsheets` |
| Calendar | `calendar`, `calendar.events` |
| Admin | `admin.directory.user.readonly`, `admin.directory.group` |
| Tasks | `tasks` |
FILE:assets/persona-profiles.md
# Google Workspace CLI Persona Profiles
10 role-based bundles that scope recipes and commands to your daily workflow.
---
## 1. Executive Assistant
**Description:** Managing schedules, emails, and communications for executives.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws helpers morning-briefing` — Start the day with schedule + inbox overview
- `gws helpers find-time` — Find available slots for meetings
- `gws helpers meeting-prep --event-id <id>` — Prepare meeting agenda
- `gws gmail users.messages send me` — Send emails on behalf
- `gws helpers eod-wrap` — End of day summary
**Recommended Recipes:** morning-briefing, today-schedule, find-time, send-email, reply-to-thread, meeting-prep, eod-wrap, quick-event, inbox-zero, standup-report
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Run `morning-briefing` at 8:00 AM
2. Process inbox with `inbox-zero`
3. Schedule meetings with `find-time` + `create-event`
4. Prep for meetings with `meeting-prep`
5. Close day with `eod-wrap`
---
## 2. Project Manager
**Description:** Tracking tasks, meetings, and project deliverables.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws recipes standup-report` — Generate standup updates
- `gws helpers find-time` — Schedule sprint ceremonies
- `gws tasks tasks insert` — Create and assign tasks
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values get` — Read project trackers
- `gws recipes project-status` — Aggregate project status
**Recommended Recipes:** standup-report, create-event, find-time, task-create, task-progress, project-status, weekly-summary, share-folder, sheet-read, morning-briefing
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Run `standup-report` before standup
2. Update project tracker via `sheet-write`
3. Create action items with `task-create`
4. Run `weekly-summary` on Fridays
5. Share updates via `chat-message`
---
## 3. HR
**Description:** Managing people, onboarding, and team communications.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws admin users list` — List all domain users
- `gws admin users get <email>` — Look up employee details
- `gws docs documents create` — Create onboarding docs
- `gws drive permissions create` — Share folders with new hires
- `gws people people.connections list` — Export contact directory
**Recommended Recipes:** list-users, user-info, send-email, create-event, create-doc, share-folder, chat-message, list-groups, export-contacts, today-schedule
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Check new hire onboarding queue
2. Create welcome docs with `create-doc`
3. Set up 1:1s with `create-event`
4. Share team folders with `share-folder`
5. Send announcements via `send-email`
---
## 4. Sales
**Description:** Managing client communications, proposals, and scheduling.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws gmail users.messages send me` — Send proposals and follow-ups
- `gws gmail users.messages list me --query` — Search client conversations
- `gws helpers find-time` — Schedule client meetings
- `gws docs documents create` — Create proposals
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values update` — Update pipeline tracker
**Recommended Recipes:** send-email, search-emails, create-event, find-time, create-doc, share-file, sheet-read, sheet-write, export-file, morning-briefing
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Run `morning-briefing` for meeting overview
2. Search emails for client updates
3. Update pipeline in Sheets
4. Send proposals via `send-email` + `share-file`
5. Schedule follow-ups with `create-event`
---
## 5. IT Admin
**Description:** Managing Workspace configuration, security, and user administration.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws admin users list --domain` — Audit user accounts
- `gws admin activities list login` — Monitor login activity
- `gws admin groups list` — Manage groups
- `python3 workspace_audit.py` — Run security audit
- `gws drive files list --orderBy "quotaBytesUsed desc"` — Find storage hogs
**Recommended Recipes:** list-users, list-groups, user-info, audit-logins, drive-activity, find-large-files, cleanup-trash, label-manager, filter-setup, share-folder
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Check `audit-logins` for suspicious activity
2. Run `workspace_audit.py` weekly
3. Process user provisioning requests
4. Monitor storage with `find-large-files`
5. Review group memberships
---
## 6. Developer
**Description:** Using Workspace APIs for automation and data integration.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values get` — Read config/data from Sheets
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values update` — Write results to Sheets
- `gws drive files create --upload` — Upload build artifacts
- `gws chat spaces.messages create` — Post deployment notifications
- `gws tasks tasks insert` — Create tasks from CI/CD
**Recommended Recipes:** sheet-read, sheet-write, sheet-append, upload-file, create-doc, chat-message, task-create, list-files, export-file, send-email
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Read config from Sheets API
2. Run automated reports to Sheets
3. Post updates to Chat spaces
4. Upload artifacts to Drive
5. Create tasks for bugs/issues
---
## 7. Marketing
**Description:** Managing campaigns, content creation, and team coordination.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws docs documents create` — Draft blog posts and briefs
- `gws drive files create --upload` — Upload creative assets
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values append` — Log campaign metrics
- `gws gmail users.messages send me` — Send campaign emails
- `gws chat spaces.messages create` — Coordinate with team
**Recommended Recipes:** send-email, create-doc, share-file, upload-file, create-sheet, sheet-write, chat-message, create-event, email-stats, weekly-summary
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Check `email-stats` for campaign performance
2. Create content in Docs
3. Upload assets to shared Drive folders
4. Update metrics in Sheets
5. Coordinate launches via Chat
---
## 8. Finance
**Description:** Managing spreadsheets, financial reports, and data analysis.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values get` — Pull financial data
- `gws sheets spreadsheets.values update` — Update forecasts
- `gws sheets spreadsheets create` — Create new reports
- `gws drive files export` — Export reports as PDF
- `gws drive permissions create` — Share with auditors
**Recommended Recipes:** sheet-read, sheet-write, sheet-append, create-sheet, export-file, share-file, send-email, find-large-files, drive-activity, weekly-summary
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Pull latest data into Sheets
2. Update financial models
3. Generate PDF reports with `export-file`
4. Share reports with stakeholders
5. Weekly summary for leadership
---
## 9. Legal
**Description:** Managing documents, contracts, and compliance.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws docs documents create` — Draft contracts
- `gws drive files export` — Export final versions as PDF
- `gws drive permissions create` — Manage document access
- `gws gmail users.messages list me --query` — Search for compliance emails
- `gws admin activities list` — Audit trail for compliance
**Recommended Recipes:** create-doc, share-file, export-file, search-emails, send-email, upload-file, list-files, drive-activity, audit-logins, find-large-files
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Draft and review documents
2. Search email for contract references
3. Export finalized docs as PDF
4. Set precise sharing permissions
5. Maintain audit trail
---
## 10. Customer Support
**Description:** Managing customer communications and ticket tracking.
**Top Commands:**
- `gws gmail users.messages list me --query` — Search customer emails
- `gws gmail users.messages reply me` — Reply to tickets
- `gws gmail users.labels create` — Organize by ticket status
- `gws tasks tasks insert` — Create follow-up tasks
- `gws chat spaces.messages create` — Escalate to team
**Recommended Recipes:** search-emails, send-email, reply-to-thread, label-manager, filter-setup, task-create, chat-message, unread-digest, inbox-zero, morning-briefing
**Daily Workflow:**
1. Run `morning-briefing` for ticket overview
2. Process inbox with label-based triage
3. Reply to open tickets
4. Escalate via Chat for urgent issues
5. Create follow-up tasks for pending items
FILE:assets/workspace-config.json
{
"_comment": "Google Workspace CLI automation config template. Copy and customize for your environment.",
"auth": {
"method": "oauth",
"client_id": "",
"client_secret": "",
"token_path": "~/.config/gws/token.json",
"service_account_key": "",
"delegated_user": ""
},
"defaults": {
"output_format": "json",
"pagination_limit": 100,
"timeout_ms": 30000,
"log_level": "warn"
},
"persona": "developer",
"scopes": [
"gmail.modify",
"gmail.send",
"drive.file",
"drive.metadata.readonly",
"spreadsheets",
"calendar",
"calendar.events",
"tasks"
],
"scheduled_tasks": [
{
"name": "morning-briefing",
"recipe": "morning-briefing",
"schedule": "0 8 * * 1-5",
"output": "~/workspace-reports/morning-{date}.json"
},
{
"name": "eod-wrap",
"recipe": "eod-wrap",
"schedule": "0 17 * * 1-5",
"output": "~/workspace-reports/eod-{date}.json"
},
{
"name": "weekly-summary",
"recipe": "weekly-summary",
"schedule": "0 9 * * 5",
"output": "~/workspace-reports/weekly-{date}.json"
},
{
"name": "security-audit",
"command": "python3 scripts/workspace_audit.py --json",
"schedule": "0 10 * * 1",
"output": "~/workspace-reports/audit-{date}.json"
}
],
"aliases": {
"inbox": "gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:inbox' --limit 20 --json",
"unread": "gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:unread' --limit 20 --json",
"files": "gws drive files list --limit 20 --json",
"events": "gws calendar events list primary --timeMin $(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ) --maxResults 10 --json",
"tasks": "gws tasks tasks list @default --json"
}
}
FILE:references/gws-command-reference.md
# Google Workspace CLI Command Reference
Comprehensive reference for the `gws` CLI covering 18 services, 22 helper commands, global flags, and environment variables.
---
## Global Flags
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--json` | Output as JSON |
| `--format ndjson` | Output as newline-delimited JSON |
| `--dry-run` | Show what would be done without executing |
| `--limit <n>` | Maximum results to return |
| `--page-all` | Fetch all pages of results |
| `--fields <spec>` | Partial response field mask |
| `--quiet` | Suppress non-error output |
| `--verbose` | Verbose debug output |
| `--timeout <ms>` | Request timeout in milliseconds |
---
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `GWS_CLIENT_ID` | OAuth client ID | — |
| `GWS_CLIENT_SECRET` | OAuth client secret | — |
| `GWS_TOKEN_PATH` | Token storage location | `~/.config/gws/token.json` |
| `GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY` | Service account JSON key path | — |
| `GWS_DELEGATED_USER` | User to impersonate (service accounts) | — |
| `GWS_DEFAULT_FORMAT` | Default output format | `text` |
| `GWS_PAGINATION_LIMIT` | Default pagination limit | `100` |
| `GWS_LOG_LEVEL` | Logging level (debug/info/warn/error) | `warn` |
---
## Services
### Gmail
```bash
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "<query>" --json
gws gmail users.messages get me <messageId> --json
gws gmail users.messages send me --to <email> --subject <subj> --body <body>
gws gmail users.messages reply me --thread-id <id> --body <body>
gws gmail users.messages forward me --message-id <id> --to <email>
gws gmail users.messages modify me <id> --addLabelIds <label> --removeLabelIds INBOX
gws gmail users.messages trash me <id>
gws gmail users.labels list me --json
gws gmail users.labels create me --name <name>
gws gmail users.settings.filters create me --criteria <json> --action <json>
gws gmail users.settings.forwardingAddresses list me --json
gws gmail users getProfile me --json
```
### Google Drive
```bash
gws drive files list --json --limit <n>
gws drive files list --query "name contains '<term>'" --json
gws drive files list --parents <folderId> --json
gws drive files get <fileId> --json
gws drive files create --name <name> --upload <path> --parents <folderId>
gws drive files create --name <name> --mimeType application/vnd.google-apps.folder
gws drive files update <fileId> --upload <path>
gws drive files delete <fileId>
gws drive files export <fileId> --mime <mimeType> --output <path>
gws drive files copy <fileId> --name <newName>
gws drive permissions list <fileId> --json
gws drive permissions create <fileId> --type <user|group|domain> --role <reader|writer|owner> --emailAddress <email>
gws drive permissions delete <fileId> <permissionId>
gws drive about get --json
gws drive files emptyTrash
```
### Google Sheets
```bash
gws sheets spreadsheets create --title <title> --json
gws sheets spreadsheets get <spreadsheetId> --json
gws sheets spreadsheets.values get <spreadsheetId> --range <range> --json
gws sheets spreadsheets.values update <spreadsheetId> --range <range> --values <json>
gws sheets spreadsheets.values append <spreadsheetId> --range <range> --values <json>
gws sheets spreadsheets.values clear <spreadsheetId> --range <range>
gws sheets spreadsheets.values batchGet <spreadsheetId> --ranges <range1>,<range2> --json
gws sheets spreadsheets.values batchUpdate <spreadsheetId> --data <json>
```
### Google Calendar
```bash
gws calendar calendarList list --json
gws calendar calendarList get <calendarId> --json
gws calendar events list <calendarId> --timeMin <datetime> --timeMax <datetime> --json
gws calendar events get <calendarId> <eventId> --json
gws calendar events insert <calendarId> --summary <title> --start <datetime> --end <datetime> --attendees <emails>
gws calendar events update <calendarId> <eventId> --summary <title>
gws calendar events patch <calendarId> <eventId> --start <datetime> --end <datetime>
gws calendar events delete <calendarId> <eventId>
gws calendar freebusy query --timeMin <start> --timeMax <end> --items <calendarId1>,<calendarId2> --json
```
### Google Docs
```bash
gws docs documents create --title <title> --json
gws docs documents get <documentId> --json
gws docs documents batchUpdate <documentId> --requests <json>
```
### Google Slides
```bash
gws slides presentations create --title <title> --json
gws slides presentations get <presentationId> --json
gws slides presentations.pages get <presentationId> <pageId> --json
gws slides presentations.pages getThumbnail <presentationId> <pageId> --json
```
### Google Chat
```bash
gws chat spaces list --json
gws chat spaces get <spaceName> --json
gws chat spaces.messages create <spaceName> --text <message>
gws chat spaces.messages list <spaceName> --json
gws chat spaces.messages get <messageName> --json
gws chat spaces.members list <spaceName> --json
```
### Google Tasks
```bash
gws tasks tasklists list --json
gws tasks tasklists get <tasklistId> --json
gws tasks tasklists insert --title <title> --json
gws tasks tasks list <tasklistId> --json
gws tasks tasks get <tasklistId> <taskId> --json
gws tasks tasks insert <tasklistId> --title <title> --due <datetime>
gws tasks tasks update <tasklistId> <taskId> --status completed
gws tasks tasks delete <tasklistId> <taskId>
```
### Admin SDK (Directory)
```bash
gws admin users list --domain <domain> --json
gws admin users get <email> --json
gws admin users insert --primaryEmail <email> --name.givenName <first> --name.familyName <last>
gws admin users update <email> --suspended true
gws admin groups list --domain <domain> --json
gws admin groups get <email> --json
gws admin groups insert --email <email> --name <name>
gws admin groups.members list <groupEmail> --json
gws admin groups.members insert <groupEmail> --email <memberEmail> --role MEMBER
gws admin orgunits list --customerId my_customer --json
```
### Google Groups
```bash
gws groups groups list --domain <domain> --json
gws groups groups get <email> --json
gws groups memberships list <groupEmail> --json
```
### Google People (Contacts)
```bash
gws people people.connections list me --personFields names,emailAddresses --json
gws people people get <resourceName> --personFields names,emailAddresses,phoneNumbers --json
gws people people searchContacts --query <term> --readMask names,emailAddresses --json
```
### Google Meet
```bash
gws meet spaces create --json
gws meet spaces get <spaceName> --json
gws meet conferenceRecords list --json
```
### Google Classroom
```bash
gws classroom courses list --json
gws classroom courses get <courseId> --json
gws classroom courses.courseWork list <courseId> --json
gws classroom courses.students list <courseId> --json
```
### Google Forms
```bash
gws forms forms get <formId> --json
gws forms forms.responses list <formId> --json
```
### Google Keep
```bash
gws keep notes list --json
gws keep notes get <noteId> --json
```
### Google Sites
```bash
gws sites sites list --json
gws sites sites get <siteId> --json
```
### Google Vault
```bash
gws vault matters list --json
gws vault matters get <matterId> --json
gws vault matters.holds list <matterId> --json
```
### Admin Reports / Activities
```bash
gws admin activities list <applicationName> --json
gws admin activities list login --json
gws admin activities list drive --json
gws admin activities list admin --json
```
---
## Helper Commands (22)
| Helper | Description | Example |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `send` | Quick send email | `gws helpers send --to a@b.com --subject Hi --body Hello` |
| `reply` | Quick reply | `gws helpers reply --thread <id> --body Thanks` |
| `forward` | Quick forward | `gws helpers forward --message <id> --to a@b.com` |
| `upload` | Quick upload to Drive | `gws helpers upload file.pdf --folder <id>` |
| `download` | Quick download | `gws helpers download <fileId> --output file.pdf` |
| `share` | Quick share | `gws helpers share <fileId> --with a@b.com --role writer` |
| `quick-event` | Natural language event | `gws helpers quick-event "Lunch tomorrow at noon"` |
| `find-time` | Find free slots | `gws helpers find-time --attendees a,b --duration 60` |
| `standup-report` | Daily standup | `gws helpers standup-report` |
| `meeting-prep` | Prep for meeting | `gws helpers meeting-prep --event <id>` |
| `weekly-summary` | Week summary | `gws helpers weekly-summary` |
| `morning-briefing` | Morning overview | `gws helpers morning-briefing` |
| `eod-wrap` | End of day wrap | `gws helpers eod-wrap` |
| `inbox-zero` | Process inbox | `gws helpers inbox-zero` |
| `search` | Cross-service search | `gws helpers search "quarterly report"` |
| `create-task` | Quick task creation | `gws helpers create-task "Review PR" --due tomorrow` |
| `list-tasks` | Quick task listing | `gws helpers list-tasks` |
| `chat-send` | Quick chat message | `gws helpers chat-send --space <id> --text "Hello"` |
| `export-pdf` | Export as PDF | `gws helpers export-pdf <fileId> --output file.pdf` |
| `trash-old` | Trash old files | `gws helpers trash-old --older-than 365d` |
| `audit-sharing` | Audit file sharing | `gws helpers audit-sharing --folder <id>` |
| `backup-labels` | Backup Gmail labels | `gws helpers backup-labels --output labels.json` |
---
## Schema Introspection
```bash
# View the API schema for any service method
gws schema gmail.users.messages.list
gws schema drive.files.create
gws schema calendar.events.insert
# List all available services
gws schema --list
# List methods for a service
gws schema gmail --methods
```
---
## Authentication Commands
```bash
gws auth setup # Interactive OAuth setup
gws auth setup --service-account # Service account setup
gws auth status # Check current auth
gws auth status --json # JSON auth details
gws auth refresh # Refresh expired token
gws auth revoke # Revoke current token
gws auth switch <profile> # Switch auth profile
gws auth profiles list # List saved profiles
```
---
## Recipe Commands
```bash
gws recipes list # List all 43 recipes
gws recipes list --category email # Filter by category
gws recipes describe <name> # Show recipe details
gws recipes run <name> # Execute a recipe
gws recipes run <name> --dry-run # Preview recipe commands
```
---
## Persona Commands
```bash
gws persona list # List all 10 personas
gws persona select <name> # Activate a persona
gws persona show # Show active persona
gws persona recipes # Show recipes for active persona
```
FILE:references/recipes-cookbook.md
# Google Workspace CLI Recipes Cookbook
Complete catalog of 43 built-in recipes organized by category, with command sequences and persona mapping.
---
## Recipe Categories
| Category | Count | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| Email | 8 | Gmail operations — send, search, label, filter |
| Files | 7 | Drive file management — upload, share, export |
| Calendar | 6 | Events, scheduling, meeting prep |
| Reporting | 5 | Activity summaries and analytics |
| Collaboration | 5 | Chat, Docs, Tasks teamwork |
| Data | 4 | Sheets read/write and contacts |
| Admin | 4 | User and group management |
| Cross-Service | 4 | Multi-service workflows |
---
## Email Recipes (8)
### send-email
Send an email with optional attachments.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages send me --to "recipient@example.com" \
--subject "Subject" --body "Body text" [--attachment file.pdf]
```
### reply-to-thread
Reply to an existing email thread.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages reply me --thread-id <THREAD_ID> --body "Reply text"
```
### forward-email
Forward an email to another recipient.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages forward me --message-id <MSG_ID> --to "forward@example.com"
```
### search-emails
Search emails using Gmail query syntax.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "from:sender@example.com after:2025/01/01" --json
```
**Query examples:** `is:unread`, `has:attachment`, `label:important`, `newer_than:7d`
### archive-old
Archive read emails older than N days.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "is:read older_than:30d" --json
# Extract IDs, then batch modify to remove INBOX label
```
### label-manager
Create and organize Gmail labels.
```bash
gws gmail users.labels list me --json
gws gmail users.labels create me --name "Projects/Alpha"
```
### filter-setup
Create auto-labeling filters.
```bash
gws gmail users.settings.filters create me \
--criteria '{"from":"notifications@service.com"}' \
--action '{"addLabelIds":["Label_123"],"removeLabelIds":["INBOX"]}'
```
### unread-digest
Get digest of unread emails.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "is:unread" --limit 20 --json
```
---
## Files Recipes (7)
### upload-file
Upload a file to Google Drive.
```bash
gws drive files create --name "Report Q1" --upload report.pdf --parents <FOLDER_ID>
```
### create-sheet
Create a new Google Spreadsheet.
```bash
gws sheets spreadsheets create --title "Budget 2026" --json
```
### share-file
Share a Drive file with a user or domain.
```bash
gws drive permissions create <FILE_ID> --type user --role writer --emailAddress "user@example.com"
```
### export-file
Export a Google Doc/Sheet as PDF.
```bash
gws drive files export <FILE_ID> --mime "application/pdf" --output report.pdf
```
### list-files
List files in a Drive folder.
```bash
gws drive files list --parents <FOLDER_ID> --json
```
### find-large-files
Find the largest files in Drive.
```bash
gws drive files list --orderBy "quotaBytesUsed desc" --limit 20 --json
```
### cleanup-trash
Empty Drive trash.
```bash
gws drive files emptyTrash
```
---
## Calendar Recipes (6)
### create-event
Create a calendar event with attendees.
```bash
gws calendar events insert primary \
--summary "Sprint Planning" \
--start "2026-03-15T10:00:00" --end "2026-03-15T11:00:00" \
--attendees "team@company.com" --location "Room A"
```
### quick-event
Create event from natural language.
```bash
gws helpers quick-event "Lunch with Sarah tomorrow at noon"
```
### find-time
Find available time slots for a meeting.
```bash
gws helpers find-time --attendees "alice@co.com,bob@co.com" --duration 60 \
--within "2026-03-15,2026-03-19" --json
```
### today-schedule
Show today's calendar events.
```bash
gws calendar events list primary \
--timeMin "$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT00:00:00Z)" \
--timeMax "$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT23:59:59Z)" --json
```
### meeting-prep
Prepare for an upcoming meeting.
```bash
gws recipes meeting-prep --event-id <EVENT_ID>
```
**Output:** Agenda, attendee list, related Drive files, previous meeting notes.
### reschedule
Move an event to a new time.
```bash
gws calendar events patch primary <EVENT_ID> \
--start "2026-03-16T14:00:00" --end "2026-03-16T15:00:00"
```
---
## Reporting Recipes (5)
### standup-report
Generate daily standup from calendar and tasks.
```bash
gws recipes standup-report --json
```
**Output:** Yesterday's events, today's schedule, pending tasks, blockers.
### weekly-summary
Summarize week's emails, events, and tasks.
```bash
gws recipes weekly-summary --json
```
### drive-activity
Report on Drive file activity.
```bash
gws drive activities list --json
```
### email-stats
Email volume statistics for the past 7 days.
```bash
gws gmail users.messages list me --query "newer_than:7d" --json | python3 output_analyzer.py --count
```
### task-progress
Report on task completion.
```bash
gws tasks tasks list <TASKLIST_ID> --json | python3 output_analyzer.py --group-by "status"
```
---
## Collaboration Recipes (5)
### share-folder
Share a Drive folder with a team.
```bash
gws drive permissions create <FOLDER_ID> --type group --role writer --emailAddress "team@company.com"
```
### create-doc
Create a Google Doc with initial content.
```bash
gws docs documents create --title "Meeting Notes - March 15" --json
```
### chat-message
Send a message to a Google Chat space.
```bash
gws chat spaces.messages create <SPACE_NAME> --text "Deployment complete!"
```
### list-spaces
List Google Chat spaces.
```bash
gws chat spaces list --json
```
### task-create
Create a task in Google Tasks.
```bash
gws tasks tasks insert <TASKLIST_ID> --title "Review PR #42" --due "2026-03-16"
```
---
## Data Recipes (4)
### sheet-read
Read data from a spreadsheet range.
```bash
gws sheets spreadsheets.values get <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1:D10" --json
```
### sheet-write
Write data to a spreadsheet.
```bash
gws sheets spreadsheets.values update <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1" \
--values '[["Name","Score"],["Alice",95],["Bob",87]]'
```
### sheet-append
Append rows to a spreadsheet.
```bash
gws sheets spreadsheets.values append <SHEET_ID> --range "Sheet1!A1" \
--values '[["Charlie",92]]'
```
### export-contacts
Export contacts list.
```bash
gws people people.connections list me --personFields names,emailAddresses --json
```
---
## Admin Recipes (4)
### list-users
List all users in the Workspace domain.
```bash
gws admin users list --domain company.com --json
```
**Prerequisites:** Admin SDK API enabled, `admin.directory.user.readonly` scope.
### list-groups
List all groups in the domain.
```bash
gws admin groups list --domain company.com --json
```
### user-info
Get detailed user information.
```bash
gws admin users get user@company.com --json
```
### audit-logins
Audit recent login activity.
```bash
gws admin activities list login --json
```
---
## Cross-Service Recipes (4)
### morning-briefing
Today's events + unread emails + pending tasks.
```bash
gws recipes morning-briefing --json
```
**Combines:** Calendar events, Gmail unread count, Tasks pending.
### eod-wrap
End-of-day summary: completed, pending, tomorrow's schedule.
```bash
gws recipes eod-wrap --json
```
### project-status
Aggregate project status from Drive, Sheets, Tasks.
```bash
gws recipes project-status --project "Project Alpha" --json
```
### inbox-zero
Process inbox to zero: label, archive, reply, or create task.
```bash
gws recipes inbox-zero --interactive
```
---
## Persona Mapping
| Persona | Top Recipes |
|---------|-------------|
| Executive Assistant | morning-briefing, today-schedule, find-time, send-email, meeting-prep, eod-wrap |
| Project Manager | standup-report, create-event, find-time, task-create, project-status, weekly-summary |
| HR | list-users, user-info, send-email, create-event, create-doc, export-contacts |
| Sales | send-email, search-emails, create-event, find-time, create-doc, share-file |
| IT Admin | list-users, list-groups, audit-logins, drive-activity, find-large-files, cleanup-trash |
| Developer | sheet-read, sheet-write, upload-file, chat-message, task-create, send-email |
| Marketing | send-email, create-doc, share-file, upload-file, create-sheet, chat-message |
| Finance | sheet-read, sheet-write, sheet-append, create-sheet, export-file, share-file |
| Legal | create-doc, share-file, export-file, search-emails, upload-file, audit-logins |
| Customer Support | search-emails, send-email, reply-to-thread, label-manager, task-create, inbox-zero |
FILE:references/troubleshooting.md
# Google Workspace CLI Troubleshooting
Common errors, fixes, and platform-specific guidance for the `gws` CLI.
---
## Installation Issues
### gws not found on PATH
**Error:** `command not found: gws`
**Fixes:**
```bash
# Check if installed
npm list -g @anthropic/gws 2>/dev/null || echo "Not installed via npm"
which gws || echo "Not on PATH"
# Install via npm
npm install -g @anthropic/gws
# If npm global bin not on PATH
export PATH="$(npm config get prefix)/bin:$PATH"
# Add to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc for persistence
```
### npm permission errors
**Error:** `EACCES: permission denied`
**Fixes:**
```bash
# Option 1: Fix npm prefix (recommended)
mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
npm config set prefix '~/.npm-global'
export PATH=~/.npm-global/bin:$PATH
# Option 2: Use npx without installing
npx @anthropic/gws --version
```
### Cargo build failures
**Error:** `error[E0463]: can't find crate`
**Fixes:**
```bash
# Ensure Rust is up to date
rustup update stable
# Clean build
cargo clean && cargo install gws-cli
```
---
## Authentication Errors
### Token expired
**Error:** `401 Unauthorized: Token has been expired or revoked`
**Cause:** OAuth tokens expire after 1 hour.
**Fix:**
```bash
gws auth refresh
# If refresh fails:
gws auth setup # Re-authenticate
```
### Insufficient scopes
**Error:** `403 Forbidden: Request had insufficient authentication scopes`
**Fix:**
```bash
# Check current scopes
gws auth status --json | grep scopes
# Re-auth with additional scopes
gws auth setup --scopes gmail,drive,calendar,sheets,tasks
# Or list required scopes for a service
python3 scripts/auth_setup_guide.py --scopes gmail,drive
```
### Keyring/keychain errors
**Error:** `Failed to access keyring` or `SecKeychainFindGenericPassword failed`
**Fixes:**
```bash
# macOS: Unlock keychain
security unlock-keychain ~/Library/Keychains/login.keychain-db
# Linux: Install keyring backend
sudo apt install gnome-keyring # or libsecret
# Fallback: Use file-based token storage
export GWS_TOKEN_PATH=~/.config/gws/token.json
gws auth setup
```
### Service account delegation errors
**Error:** `403: Not Authorized to access this resource/api`
**Fix:**
1. Verify domain-wide delegation is enabled on the service account
2. Verify client ID is authorized in Admin Console > Security > API Controls
3. Verify scopes match exactly (no trailing slashes)
4. Verify `GWS_DELEGATED_USER` is a valid admin account
```bash
# Debug
echo $GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY # Should point to valid JSON key file
echo $GWS_DELEGATED_USER # Should be admin@yourdomain.com
gws auth status --json # Check auth details
```
---
## API Errors
### Rate limit exceeded (429)
**Error:** `429 Too Many Requests: Rate Limit Exceeded`
**Cause:** Google Workspace APIs have per-user, per-service rate limits.
**Fix:**
```bash
# Add delays between bulk operations
for id in $(cat file_ids.txt); do
gws drive files get $id --json >> results.json
sleep 0.5 # 500ms delay
done
# Use --limit to reduce result size
gws drive files list --limit 100 --json
# For admin operations, batch in groups of 50
```
**Rate limits by service:**
| Service | Limit |
|---------|-------|
| Gmail | 250 quota units/second/user |
| Drive | 1,000 requests/100 seconds/user |
| Sheets | 60 read requests/minute/user |
| Calendar | 500 requests/100 seconds/user |
| Admin SDK | 2,400 requests/minute |
### Permission denied (403)
**Error:** `403 Forbidden: The caller does not have permission`
**Causes and fixes:**
1. **Wrong scope** — Re-auth with correct scopes
2. **Not the file owner** — Request access from the owner
3. **Domain policy** — Check Admin Console sharing policies
4. **API not enabled** — Enable the API in Google Cloud Console
```bash
# Check which APIs are enabled
gws schema --list
# Enable an API
# Go to: console.cloud.google.com > APIs & Services > Library
```
### Not found (404)
**Error:** `404 Not Found: File not found`
**Causes:**
1. File was deleted or moved to trash
2. File ID is incorrect
3. No permission to see the file
```bash
# Check trash
gws drive files list --query "trashed=true and name='filename'" --json
# Verify file ID
gws drive files get <fileId> --json
```
---
## Output Parsing Issues
### NDJSON vs JSON array
**Problem:** Output format varies between commands and versions.
```bash
# Force JSON array output
gws drive files list --json
# Force NDJSON output
gws drive files list --format ndjson
# Handle both in output_analyzer.py (automatic detection)
gws drive files list --json | python3 scripts/output_analyzer.py --count
```
### Pagination
**Problem:** Only partial results returned.
```bash
# Fetch all pages
gws drive files list --page-all --json
# Or set a high limit
gws drive files list --limit 1000 --json
# Check if more pages exist (look for nextPageToken in output)
gws drive files list --limit 100 --json | grep nextPageToken
```
### Empty response
**Problem:** Command returns empty or `{}`.
```bash
# Check auth
gws auth status
# Try with verbose output
gws drive files list --verbose --json
# Check if the service is accessible
gws drive about get --json
```
---
## Platform-Specific Issues
### macOS
**Keychain access prompts:**
```bash
# Allow gws to access keychain without repeated prompts
# In Keychain Access.app, find "gws" entries and set "Allow all applications"
# Or use file-based storage
export GWS_TOKEN_PATH=~/.config/gws/token.json
```
**Browser not opening for OAuth:**
```bash
# If default browser doesn't open
gws auth setup --no-browser
# Copy the URL manually and paste in browser
```
### Linux
**Headless OAuth (no browser):**
```bash
# Use out-of-band flow
gws auth setup --no-browser
# Prints a URL — open on another machine, paste code back
# Or use service account (no browser needed)
export GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY=/path/to/key.json
export GWS_DELEGATED_USER=admin@domain.com
```
**Missing keyring backend:**
```bash
# Install a keyring backend
sudo apt install gnome-keyring libsecret-1-dev
# Or use file-based storage
export GWS_TOKEN_PATH=~/.config/gws/token.json
```
### Windows
**PATH issues:**
```powershell
# Add npm global bin to PATH
$env:PATH += ";$(npm config get prefix)\bin"
# Or use npx
npx @anthropic/gws --version
```
**PowerShell quoting:**
```powershell
# Use single quotes for JSON arguments
gws gmail users.settings.filters create me `
--criteria '{"from":"test@example.com"}' `
--action '{"addLabelIds":["Label_1"]}'
```
---
## Getting Help
```bash
# General help
gws --help
gws <service> --help
gws <service> <resource> --help
# API schema for a method
gws schema gmail.users.messages.send
# Version info
gws --version
# Debug mode
gws --verbose <command>
# Report issues
# https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/issues
```
FILE:scripts/auth_setup_guide.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Google Workspace CLI Auth Setup Guide — Guided authentication configuration.
Prints step-by-step instructions for OAuth and service account setup,
generates .env templates, lists required scopes, and validates auth.
Usage:
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --guide oauth
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --guide service-account
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --scopes gmail,drive,calendar
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --generate-env
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --validate [--json]
python3 auth_setup_guide.py --check [--json]
"""
import argparse
import json
import shutil
import subprocess
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import List, Dict
SERVICE_SCOPES: Dict[str, List[str]] = {
"gmail": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.modify",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.send",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.labels",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.settings.basic",
],
"drive": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.metadata.readonly",
],
"sheets": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets",
],
"calendar": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events",
],
"tasks": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/tasks",
],
"chat": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.spaces.readonly",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/chat.messages",
],
"docs": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/documents",
],
"admin": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.user.readonly",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.group",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.orgunit.readonly",
],
"meet": [
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/meetings.space.created",
],
}
OAUTH_GUIDE = """
=== Google Workspace CLI: OAuth Setup Guide ===
Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project
1. Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/
2. Click "Select a project" -> "New Project"
3. Name it (e.g., "gws-cli-access") and click Create
4. Note the Project ID
Step 2: Enable Required APIs
1. Go to APIs & Services -> Library
2. Search and enable each API you need:
- Gmail API
- Google Drive API
- Google Sheets API
- Google Calendar API
- Tasks API
- Admin SDK API (for admin operations)
Step 3: Configure OAuth Consent Screen
1. Go to APIs & Services -> OAuth consent screen
2. Select "Internal" (for Workspace) or "External" (for personal)
3. Fill in app name, support email
4. Add scopes for the services you need
5. Save and continue
Step 4: Create OAuth Credentials
1. Go to APIs & Services -> Credentials
2. Click "Create Credentials" -> "OAuth client ID"
3. Application type: "Desktop app"
4. Name it "gws-cli"
5. Download the JSON file
Step 5: Configure gws CLI
1. Set environment variables:
export GWS_CLIENT_ID=<your-client-id>
export GWS_CLIENT_SECRET=<your-client-secret>
2. Or place the credentials JSON:
mv client_secret_*.json ~/.config/gws/credentials.json
Step 6: Authenticate
gws auth setup
# Opens browser for consent, stores token in system keyring
Step 7: Verify
gws auth status
gws gmail users getProfile me
"""
SERVICE_ACCOUNT_GUIDE = """
=== Google Workspace CLI: Service Account Setup Guide ===
Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project
(Same as OAuth Step 1)
Step 2: Create a Service Account
1. Go to IAM & Admin -> Service Accounts
2. Click "Create Service Account"
3. Name: "gws-cli-service"
4. Grant roles as needed (no role needed for Workspace API access)
5. Click "Done"
Step 3: Create Key
1. Click on the service account
2. Go to "Keys" tab
3. Add Key -> Create new key -> JSON
4. Download and store securely
Step 4: Enable Domain-Wide Delegation
1. On the service account page, click "Edit"
2. Check "Enable Google Workspace domain-wide delegation"
3. Save
4. Note the Client ID (numeric)
Step 5: Authorize in Google Admin
1. Go to admin.google.com
2. Security -> API Controls -> Domain-wide Delegation
3. Add new:
- Client ID: <numeric client ID from Step 4>
- Scopes: (paste required scopes)
4. Authorize
Step 6: Configure gws CLI
export GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY=/path/to/service-account-key.json
export GWS_DELEGATED_USER=admin@yourdomain.com
Step 7: Verify
gws auth status
gws gmail users getProfile me
"""
ENV_TEMPLATE = """# Google Workspace CLI Configuration
# Copy to .env and fill in values
# OAuth Credentials (for interactive auth)
GWS_CLIENT_ID=
GWS_CLIENT_SECRET=
GWS_TOKEN_PATH=~/.config/gws/token.json
# Service Account (for headless/CI auth)
# GWS_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY=/path/to/key.json
# GWS_DELEGATED_USER=admin@yourdomain.com
# Defaults
GWS_DEFAULT_FORMAT=json
GWS_PAGINATION_LIMIT=100
"""
@dataclass
class ValidationResult:
service: str
status: str # PASS, FAIL
message: str
@dataclass
class ValidationReport:
auth_method: str = ""
user: str = ""
results: List[dict] = field(default_factory=list)
summary: str = ""
demo_mode: bool = False
DEMO_VALIDATION = ValidationReport(
auth_method="oauth",
user="admin@company.com",
results=[
{"service": "gmail", "status": "PASS", "message": "Gmail API accessible"},
{"service": "drive", "status": "PASS", "message": "Drive API accessible"},
{"service": "calendar", "status": "PASS", "message": "Calendar API accessible"},
{"service": "sheets", "status": "PASS", "message": "Sheets API accessible"},
{"service": "tasks", "status": "FAIL", "message": "Scope not authorized"},
],
summary="4/5 services validated (demo mode)",
demo_mode=True,
)
def check_auth_status() -> dict:
"""Check current gws auth status."""
try:
result = subprocess.run(
["gws", "auth", "status", "--json"],
capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=15
)
if result.returncode == 0:
try:
return json.loads(result.stdout)
except json.JSONDecodeError:
return {"status": "authenticated", "raw": result.stdout.strip()}
return {"status": "not_authenticated", "error": result.stderr.strip()[:200]}
except (FileNotFoundError, OSError):
return {"status": "gws_not_found"}
def validate_services(services: List[str]) -> ValidationReport:
"""Validate auth by testing each service."""
report = ValidationReport()
auth = check_auth_status()
if auth.get("status") == "gws_not_found":
report.summary = "gws CLI not installed"
return report
if auth.get("status") == "not_authenticated":
report.auth_method = "none"
report.summary = "Not authenticated"
return report
report.auth_method = auth.get("method", "oauth")
report.user = auth.get("user", auth.get("email", "unknown"))
service_cmds = {
"gmail": ["gws", "gmail", "users", "getProfile", "me", "--json"],
"drive": ["gws", "drive", "files", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"calendar": ["gws", "calendar", "calendarList", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"sheets": ["gws", "sheets", "spreadsheets", "get", "test", "--json"],
"tasks": ["gws", "tasks", "tasklists", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
}
for svc in services:
cmd = service_cmds.get(svc)
if not cmd:
report.results.append(asdict(
ValidationResult(svc, "WARN", f"No test available for {svc}")
))
continue
try:
result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=15)
if result.returncode == 0:
report.results.append(asdict(
ValidationResult(svc, "PASS", f"{svc.title()} API accessible")
))
else:
report.results.append(asdict(
ValidationResult(svc, "FAIL", result.stderr.strip()[:100])
))
except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, OSError) as e:
report.results.append(asdict(
ValidationResult(svc, "FAIL", str(e)[:100])
))
passed = sum(1 for r in report.results if r["status"] == "PASS")
total = len(report.results)
report.summary = f"{passed}/{total} services validated"
return report
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Guided authentication setup for Google Workspace CLI (gws)",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
%(prog)s --guide oauth # OAuth setup instructions
%(prog)s --guide service-account # Service account setup
%(prog)s --scopes gmail,drive # Show required scopes
%(prog)s --generate-env # Generate .env template
%(prog)s --check # Check current auth status
%(prog)s --validate --json # Validate all services (JSON)
""",
)
parser.add_argument("--guide", choices=["oauth", "service-account"],
help="Print setup guide")
parser.add_argument("--scopes", help="Comma-separated services to show scopes for")
parser.add_argument("--generate-env", action="store_true",
help="Generate .env template")
parser.add_argument("--check", action="store_true",
help="Check current auth status")
parser.add_argument("--validate", action="store_true",
help="Validate auth by testing services")
parser.add_argument("--services", default="gmail,drive,calendar,sheets,tasks",
help="Services to validate (default: gmail,drive,calendar,sheets,tasks)")
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON")
args = parser.parse_args()
if not any([args.guide, args.scopes, args.generate_env, args.check, args.validate]):
parser.print_help()
return
if args.guide:
if args.guide == "oauth":
print(OAUTH_GUIDE)
else:
print(SERVICE_ACCOUNT_GUIDE)
return
if args.scopes:
services = [s.strip() for s in args.scopes.split(",") if s.strip()]
if args.json:
output = {}
for svc in services:
output[svc] = SERVICE_SCOPES.get(svc, [])
print(json.dumps(output, indent=2))
else:
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" REQUIRED OAUTH SCOPES")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
for svc in services:
scopes = SERVICE_SCOPES.get(svc, [])
print(f" {svc.upper()}:")
if scopes:
for scope in scopes:
print(f" - {scope}")
else:
print(f" (no scopes defined for '{svc}')")
print()
# Print combined for easy copy-paste
all_scopes = []
for svc in services:
all_scopes.extend(SERVICE_SCOPES.get(svc, []))
if all_scopes:
print(f" COMBINED (for consent screen):")
print(f" {','.join(all_scopes)}")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
return
if args.generate_env:
print(ENV_TEMPLATE)
return
if args.check:
if shutil.which("gws"):
status = check_auth_status()
else:
status = {"status": "gws_not_found",
"note": "Install gws first: cargo install gws-cli OR https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/releases"}
if args.json:
print(json.dumps(status, indent=2))
else:
print(f"\nAuth Status: {status.get('status', 'unknown')}")
for k, v in status.items():
if k != "status":
print(f" {k}: {v}")
print()
return
if args.validate:
services = [s.strip() for s in args.services.split(",") if s.strip()]
if not shutil.which("gws"):
report = DEMO_VALIDATION
else:
report = validate_services(services)
if args.json:
print(json.dumps(asdict(report), indent=2))
else:
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" AUTH VALIDATION REPORT")
if report.demo_mode:
print(f" (DEMO MODE)")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
if report.user:
print(f" User: {report.user}")
print(f" Method: {report.auth_method}\n")
for r in report.results:
icon = "PASS" if r["status"] == "PASS" else "FAIL"
print(f" [{icon}] {r['service']}: {r['message']}")
print(f"\n {report.summary}")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:scripts/gws_doctor.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Google Workspace CLI Doctor — Pre-flight diagnostics for gws CLI.
Checks installation, version, authentication status, and service
connectivity. Runs in demo mode with embedded sample data when gws
is not installed.
Usage:
python3 gws_doctor.py
python3 gws_doctor.py --json
python3 gws_doctor.py --services gmail,drive,calendar
"""
import argparse
import json
import shutil
import subprocess
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import List, Optional
@dataclass
class Check:
name: str
status: str # PASS, WARN, FAIL
message: str
fix: str = ""
@dataclass
class DiagnosticReport:
gws_installed: bool = False
gws_version: str = ""
auth_status: str = ""
checks: List[dict] = field(default_factory=list)
summary: str = ""
demo_mode: bool = False
DEMO_CHECKS = [
Check("gws-installed", "PASS", "gws v0.9.2 found at /usr/local/bin/gws"),
Check("gws-version", "PASS", "Version 0.9.2 (latest)"),
Check("auth-status", "PASS", "Authenticated as admin@company.com"),
Check("token-expiry", "WARN", "Token expires in 23 minutes",
"Run 'gws auth refresh' to extend token lifetime"),
Check("gmail-access", "PASS", "Gmail API accessible — user profile retrieved"),
Check("drive-access", "PASS", "Drive API accessible — root folder listed"),
Check("calendar-access", "PASS", "Calendar API accessible — primary calendar found"),
Check("sheets-access", "PASS", "Sheets API accessible"),
Check("tasks-access", "FAIL", "Tasks API not authorized",
"Run 'gws auth setup' and add 'tasks' scope"),
]
SERVICE_TEST_COMMANDS = {
"gmail": ["gws", "gmail", "users", "getProfile", "me", "--json"],
"drive": ["gws", "drive", "files", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"calendar": ["gws", "calendar", "calendarList", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"sheets": ["gws", "sheets", "spreadsheets", "get", "test", "--json"],
"tasks": ["gws", "tasks", "tasklists", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"chat": ["gws", "chat", "spaces", "list", "--limit", "1", "--json"],
"docs": ["gws", "docs", "documents", "get", "test", "--json"],
}
def check_installation() -> Check:
"""Check if gws is installed and on PATH."""
path = shutil.which("gws")
if path:
return Check("gws-installed", "PASS", f"gws found at {path}")
return Check("gws-installed", "FAIL", "gws not found on PATH",
"Install via: cargo install gws-cli OR download from https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/releases")
def check_version() -> Check:
"""Get gws version."""
try:
result = subprocess.run(
["gws", "--version"], capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=10
)
version = result.stdout.strip()
if version:
return Check("gws-version", "PASS", f"Version: {version}")
return Check("gws-version", "WARN", "Could not parse version output")
except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, OSError) as e:
return Check("gws-version", "FAIL", f"Version check failed: {e}")
def check_auth() -> Check:
"""Check authentication status."""
try:
result = subprocess.run(
["gws", "auth", "status", "--json"],
capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=15
)
if result.returncode == 0:
try:
data = json.loads(result.stdout)
user = data.get("user", data.get("email", "unknown"))
return Check("auth-status", "PASS", f"Authenticated as {user}")
except json.JSONDecodeError:
return Check("auth-status", "PASS", "Authenticated (could not parse details)")
return Check("auth-status", "FAIL", "Not authenticated",
"Run 'gws auth setup' to configure authentication")
except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, OSError) as e:
return Check("auth-status", "FAIL", f"Auth check failed: {e}",
"Run 'gws auth setup' to configure authentication")
def check_service(service: str) -> Check:
"""Test connectivity to a specific service."""
cmd = SERVICE_TEST_COMMANDS.get(service)
if not cmd:
return Check(f"{service}-access", "WARN", f"No test command for {service}")
try:
result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=15)
if result.returncode == 0:
return Check(f"{service}-access", "PASS", f"{service.title()} API accessible")
stderr = result.stderr.strip()[:100]
if "403" in stderr or "permission" in stderr.lower():
return Check(f"{service}-access", "FAIL",
f"{service.title()} API permission denied",
f"Add '{service}' scope: gws auth setup --scopes {service}")
return Check(f"{service}-access", "FAIL",
f"{service.title()} API error: {stderr}",
f"Check scope and permissions for {service}")
except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, OSError) as e:
return Check(f"{service}-access", "FAIL", f"{service.title()} test failed: {e}")
def run_diagnostics(services: List[str]) -> DiagnosticReport:
"""Run all diagnostic checks."""
report = DiagnosticReport()
checks = []
# Installation check
install_check = check_installation()
checks.append(install_check)
report.gws_installed = install_check.status == "PASS"
if not report.gws_installed:
report.checks = [asdict(c) for c in checks]
report.summary = "FAIL: gws is not installed"
return report
# Version check
version_check = check_version()
checks.append(version_check)
if version_check.status == "PASS":
report.gws_version = version_check.message.replace("Version: ", "")
# Auth check
auth_check = check_auth()
checks.append(auth_check)
report.auth_status = auth_check.status
if auth_check.status != "PASS":
report.checks = [asdict(c) for c in checks]
report.summary = "FAIL: Authentication not configured"
return report
# Service checks
for svc in services:
checks.append(check_service(svc))
report.checks = [asdict(c) for c in checks]
# Summary
fails = sum(1 for c in checks if c.status == "FAIL")
warns = sum(1 for c in checks if c.status == "WARN")
passes = sum(1 for c in checks if c.status == "PASS")
if fails > 0:
report.summary = f"ISSUES FOUND: {passes} passed, {warns} warnings, {fails} failures"
elif warns > 0:
report.summary = f"MOSTLY OK: {passes} passed, {warns} warnings"
else:
report.summary = f"ALL CLEAR: {passes}/{passes} checks passed"
return report
def run_demo() -> DiagnosticReport:
"""Return demo report with embedded sample data."""
report = DiagnosticReport(
gws_installed=True,
gws_version="0.9.2",
auth_status="PASS",
checks=[asdict(c) for c in DEMO_CHECKS],
summary="MOSTLY OK: 7 passed, 1 warning, 1 failure (demo mode)",
demo_mode=True,
)
return report
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Pre-flight diagnostics for Google Workspace CLI (gws)",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
%(prog)s # Run all checks
%(prog)s --json # JSON output
%(prog)s --services gmail,drive # Check specific services only
%(prog)s --demo # Demo mode (no gws required)
""",
)
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON")
parser.add_argument(
"--services", default="gmail,drive,calendar,sheets,tasks",
help="Comma-separated services to check (default: gmail,drive,calendar,sheets,tasks)"
)
parser.add_argument("--demo", action="store_true", help="Run with demo data")
args = parser.parse_args()
services = [s.strip() for s in args.services.split(",") if s.strip()]
# Use demo mode if requested or gws not installed
if args.demo or not shutil.which("gws"):
report = run_demo()
else:
report = run_diagnostics(services)
if args.json:
print(json.dumps(asdict(report), indent=2))
else:
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" GWS CLI DIAGNOSTIC REPORT")
if report.demo_mode:
print(f" (DEMO MODE — sample data)")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
for c in report.checks:
icon = {"PASS": "PASS", "WARN": "WARN", "FAIL": "FAIL"}.get(c["status"], "????")
print(f" [{icon}] {c['name']}: {c['message']}")
if c.get("fix") and c["status"] != "PASS":
print(f" -> {c['fix']}")
print(f"\n {'-'*56}")
print(f" {report.summary}")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:scripts/gws_recipe_runner.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Google Workspace CLI Recipe Runner — Catalog, search, and execute gws recipes.
Browse 43 built-in recipes, filter by persona, search by keyword,
and run with dry-run support.
Usage:
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --list
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --search "email"
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --describe standup-report
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --run standup-report --dry-run
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --persona pm --list
python3 gws_recipe_runner.py --list --json
"""
import argparse
import json
import subprocess
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import List, Dict, Optional
@dataclass
class Recipe:
name: str
description: str
category: str
services: List[str]
commands: List[str]
prerequisites: str = ""
RECIPES: Dict[str, Recipe] = {
# Email (8)
"send-email": Recipe("send-email", "Send an email with optional attachments", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.messages send me --to {to} --subject {subject} --body {body}"]),
"reply-to-thread": Recipe("reply-to-thread", "Reply to an existing email thread", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.messages reply me --thread-id {thread_id} --body {body}"]),
"forward-email": Recipe("forward-email", "Forward an email to another recipient", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.messages forward me --message-id {msg_id} --to {to}"]),
"search-emails": Recipe("search-emails", "Search emails with Gmail query syntax", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.messages list me --query {query} --json"]),
"archive-old": Recipe("archive-old", "Archive read emails older than N days", "email",
["gmail"], [
"gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:read older_than:{days}d' --json",
"# Pipe IDs to batch modify to remove INBOX label",
]),
"label-manager": Recipe("label-manager", "Create, list, and organize Gmail labels", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.labels list me --json", "gws gmail users.labels create me --name {name}"]),
"filter-setup": Recipe("filter-setup", "Create email filters for auto-labeling", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.settings.filters create me --criteria {criteria} --action {action}"]),
"unread-digest": Recipe("unread-digest", "Get digest of unread emails", "email",
["gmail"], ["gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:unread' --limit 20 --json"]),
# Files (7)
"upload-file": Recipe("upload-file", "Upload a file to Google Drive", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive files create --name {name} --upload {path} --parents {folder_id}"]),
"create-sheet": Recipe("create-sheet", "Create a new Google Spreadsheet", "files",
["sheets"], ["gws sheets spreadsheets create --title {title} --json"]),
"share-file": Recipe("share-file", "Share a Drive file with a user or domain", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive permissions create {file_id} --type user --role writer --emailAddress {email}"]),
"export-file": Recipe("export-file", "Export a Google Doc/Sheet as PDF", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive files export {file_id} --mime application/pdf --output {output}"]),
"list-files": Recipe("list-files", "List files in a Drive folder", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive files list --parents {folder_id} --json"]),
"find-large-files": Recipe("find-large-files", "Find largest files in Drive", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive files list --orderBy 'quotaBytesUsed desc' --limit 20 --json"]),
"cleanup-trash": Recipe("cleanup-trash", "Empty Drive trash", "files",
["drive"], ["gws drive files emptyTrash"]),
# Calendar (6)
"create-event": Recipe("create-event", "Create a calendar event with attendees", "calendar",
["calendar"], [
"gws calendar events insert primary --summary {title} "
"--start {start} --end {end} --attendees {attendees}"
]),
"quick-event": Recipe("quick-event", "Create event from natural language", "calendar",
["calendar"], ["gws helpers quick-event {text}"]),
"find-time": Recipe("find-time", "Find available time slots for a meeting", "calendar",
["calendar"], ["gws helpers find-time --attendees {attendees} --duration {minutes} --within {date_range}"]),
"today-schedule": Recipe("today-schedule", "Show today's calendar events", "calendar",
["calendar"], ["gws calendar events list primary --timeMin {today_start} --timeMax {today_end} --json"]),
"meeting-prep": Recipe("meeting-prep", "Prepare for an upcoming meeting (agenda + attendees)", "calendar",
["calendar"], ["gws recipes meeting-prep --event-id {event_id}"]),
"reschedule": Recipe("reschedule", "Move an event to a new time", "calendar",
["calendar"], ["gws calendar events patch primary {event_id} --start {new_start} --end {new_end}"]),
# Reporting (5)
"standup-report": Recipe("standup-report", "Generate daily standup from calendar and tasks", "reporting",
["calendar", "tasks"], ["gws recipes standup-report --json"]),
"weekly-summary": Recipe("weekly-summary", "Summarize week's emails, events, and tasks", "reporting",
["gmail", "calendar", "tasks"], ["gws recipes weekly-summary --json"]),
"drive-activity": Recipe("drive-activity", "Report on Drive file activity", "reporting",
["drive"], ["gws drive activities list --json"]),
"email-stats": Recipe("email-stats", "Email volume statistics", "reporting",
["gmail"], [
"gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'newer_than:7d' --json",
"# Pipe through output_analyzer.py --count",
]),
"task-progress": Recipe("task-progress", "Report on task completion", "reporting",
["tasks"], ["gws tasks tasks list {tasklist_id} --json"]),
# Collaboration (5)
"share-folder": Recipe("share-folder", "Share a Drive folder with a team", "collaboration",
["drive"], ["gws drive permissions create {folder_id} --type group --role writer --emailAddress {group}"]),
"create-doc": Recipe("create-doc", "Create a Google Doc with initial content", "collaboration",
["docs"], ["gws docs documents create --title {title} --json"]),
"chat-message": Recipe("chat-message", "Send a message to a Google Chat space", "collaboration",
["chat"], ["gws chat spaces.messages create {space} --text {message}"]),
"list-spaces": Recipe("list-spaces", "List Google Chat spaces", "collaboration",
["chat"], ["gws chat spaces list --json"]),
"task-create": Recipe("task-create", "Create a task in Google Tasks", "collaboration",
["tasks"], ["gws tasks tasks insert {tasklist_id} --title {title} --due {due_date}"]),
# Data (4)
"sheet-read": Recipe("sheet-read", "Read data from a spreadsheet range", "data",
["sheets"], ["gws sheets spreadsheets.values get {sheet_id} --range {range} --json"]),
"sheet-write": Recipe("sheet-write", "Write data to a spreadsheet", "data",
["sheets"], ["gws sheets spreadsheets.values update {sheet_id} --range {range} --values {data}"]),
"sheet-append": Recipe("sheet-append", "Append rows to a spreadsheet", "data",
["sheets"], ["gws sheets spreadsheets.values append {sheet_id} --range {range} --values {data}"]),
"export-contacts": Recipe("export-contacts", "Export contacts list", "data",
["people"], ["gws people people.connections list me --personFields names,emailAddresses --json"]),
# Admin (4)
"list-users": Recipe("list-users", "List all users in the Workspace domain", "admin",
["admin"], ["gws admin users list --domain {domain} --json"],
"Requires Admin SDK API and admin.directory.user.readonly scope"),
"list-groups": Recipe("list-groups", "List all groups in the domain", "admin",
["admin"], ["gws admin groups list --domain {domain} --json"]),
"user-info": Recipe("user-info", "Get detailed user information", "admin",
["admin"], ["gws admin users get {email} --json"]),
"audit-logins": Recipe("audit-logins", "Audit recent login activity", "admin",
["admin"], ["gws admin activities list login --json"]),
# Cross-Service (4)
"morning-briefing": Recipe("morning-briefing", "Today's events + unread emails + pending tasks", "cross-service",
["gmail", "calendar", "tasks"], [
"gws calendar events list primary --timeMin {today} --maxResults 10 --json",
"gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:unread' --limit 10 --json",
"gws tasks tasks list {default_tasklist} --json",
]),
"eod-wrap": Recipe("eod-wrap", "End-of-day wrap up: summarize completed, pending, tomorrow", "cross-service",
["calendar", "tasks"], [
"gws calendar events list primary --timeMin {today_start} --timeMax {today_end} --json",
"gws tasks tasks list {default_tasklist} --json",
]),
"project-status": Recipe("project-status", "Aggregate project status from Drive, Sheets, Tasks", "cross-service",
["drive", "sheets", "tasks"], [
"gws drive files list --query 'name contains {project}' --json",
"gws tasks tasks list {tasklist_id} --json",
]),
"inbox-zero": Recipe("inbox-zero", "Process inbox to zero: label, archive, reply, task", "cross-service",
["gmail", "tasks"], [
"gws gmail users.messages list me --query 'is:inbox' --json",
"# Process each: label, archive, or create task",
]),
}
PERSONAS: Dict[str, Dict] = {
"executive-assistant": {
"description": "Executive assistant managing schedules, emails, and communications",
"recipes": ["morning-briefing", "today-schedule", "find-time", "send-email", "reply-to-thread",
"standup-report", "meeting-prep", "eod-wrap", "quick-event", "inbox-zero"],
},
"pm": {
"description": "Project manager tracking tasks, meetings, and deliverables",
"recipes": ["standup-report", "create-event", "find-time", "task-create", "task-progress",
"project-status", "weekly-summary", "share-folder", "sheet-read", "morning-briefing"],
},
"hr": {
"description": "HR managing people, onboarding, and communications",
"recipes": ["list-users", "user-info", "send-email", "create-event", "create-doc",
"share-folder", "chat-message", "list-groups", "export-contacts", "today-schedule"],
},
"sales": {
"description": "Sales rep managing client communications and proposals",
"recipes": ["send-email", "search-emails", "create-event", "find-time", "create-doc",
"share-file", "sheet-read", "sheet-write", "export-file", "morning-briefing"],
},
"it-admin": {
"description": "IT administrator managing Workspace configuration and security",
"recipes": ["list-users", "list-groups", "user-info", "audit-logins", "drive-activity",
"find-large-files", "cleanup-trash", "label-manager", "filter-setup", "share-folder"],
},
"developer": {
"description": "Developer using Workspace APIs for automation",
"recipes": ["sheet-read", "sheet-write", "sheet-append", "upload-file", "create-doc",
"chat-message", "task-create", "list-files", "export-file", "send-email"],
},
"marketing": {
"description": "Marketing team member managing campaigns and content",
"recipes": ["send-email", "create-doc", "share-file", "upload-file", "create-sheet",
"sheet-write", "chat-message", "create-event", "email-stats", "weekly-summary"],
},
"finance": {
"description": "Finance team managing spreadsheets and reports",
"recipes": ["sheet-read", "sheet-write", "sheet-append", "create-sheet", "export-file",
"share-file", "send-email", "find-large-files", "drive-activity", "weekly-summary"],
},
"legal": {
"description": "Legal team managing documents and compliance",
"recipes": ["create-doc", "share-file", "export-file", "search-emails", "send-email",
"upload-file", "list-files", "drive-activity", "audit-logins", "find-large-files"],
},
"support": {
"description": "Customer support managing tickets and communications",
"recipes": ["search-emails", "send-email", "reply-to-thread", "label-manager", "filter-setup",
"task-create", "chat-message", "unread-digest", "inbox-zero", "morning-briefing"],
},
}
def list_recipes(persona: Optional[str], output_json: bool):
"""List all recipes, optionally filtered by persona."""
if persona:
if persona not in PERSONAS:
print(f"Unknown persona: {persona}. Available: {', '.join(PERSONAS.keys())}")
sys.exit(1)
recipe_names = PERSONAS[persona]["recipes"]
recipes = {k: v for k, v in RECIPES.items() if k in recipe_names}
title = f"Recipes for {persona.upper()}: {PERSONAS[persona]['description']}"
else:
recipes = RECIPES
title = "All 43 Google Workspace CLI Recipes"
if output_json:
output = []
for name, r in recipes.items():
output.append(asdict(r))
print(json.dumps(output, indent=2))
return
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" {title}")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
by_category: Dict[str, list] = {}
for name, r in recipes.items():
by_category.setdefault(r.category, []).append(r)
for cat, cat_recipes in sorted(by_category.items()):
print(f" {cat.upper()} ({len(cat_recipes)})")
for r in cat_recipes:
svcs = ",".join(r.services)
print(f" {r.name:<24} {r.description:<40} [{svcs}]")
print()
print(f" Total: {len(recipes)} recipes")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
def search_recipes(keyword: str, output_json: bool):
"""Search recipes by keyword."""
keyword_lower = keyword.lower()
matches = {k: v for k, v in RECIPES.items()
if keyword_lower in k.lower()
or keyword_lower in v.description.lower()
or keyword_lower in v.category.lower()
or any(keyword_lower in s for s in v.services)}
if output_json:
print(json.dumps([asdict(r) for r in matches.values()], indent=2))
return
print(f"\n Search results for '{keyword}': {len(matches)} matches\n")
for name, r in matches.items():
print(f" {r.name:<24} {r.description}")
print()
def describe_recipe(name: str, output_json: bool):
"""Show full details for a recipe."""
recipe = RECIPES.get(name)
if not recipe:
print(f"Unknown recipe: {name}")
print(f"Use --list to see available recipes")
sys.exit(1)
if output_json:
print(json.dumps(asdict(recipe), indent=2))
return
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" Recipe: {recipe.name}")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
print(f" Description: {recipe.description}")
print(f" Category: {recipe.category}")
print(f" Services: {', '.join(recipe.services)}")
if recipe.prerequisites:
print(f" Prerequisites: {recipe.prerequisites}")
print(f"\n Commands:")
for i, cmd in enumerate(recipe.commands, 1):
print(f" {i}. {cmd}")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
def run_recipe(name: str, dry_run: bool):
"""Execute a recipe (or print commands in dry-run mode)."""
recipe = RECIPES.get(name)
if not recipe:
print(f"Unknown recipe: {name}")
sys.exit(1)
if dry_run:
print(f"\n [DRY RUN] Recipe: {recipe.name}\n")
for i, cmd in enumerate(recipe.commands, 1):
print(f" {i}. {cmd}")
print(f"\n (No commands executed)")
return
print(f"\n Executing recipe: {recipe.name}\n")
for cmd in recipe.commands:
if cmd.startswith("#"):
print(f" {cmd}")
continue
print(f" $ {cmd}")
try:
result = subprocess.run(cmd, shell=True, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=30)
if result.stdout:
print(result.stdout)
if result.returncode != 0 and result.stderr:
print(f" Error: {result.stderr.strip()[:200]}")
except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
print(f" Timeout after 30s")
except OSError as e:
print(f" Execution error: {e}")
def list_personas(output_json: bool):
"""List all available personas."""
if output_json:
print(json.dumps(PERSONAS, indent=2))
return
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" 10 PERSONA BUNDLES")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
for name, p in PERSONAS.items():
print(f" {name:<24} {p['description']}")
print(f" {'':24} Recipes: {', '.join(p['recipes'][:5])}...")
print()
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Catalog, search, and execute Google Workspace CLI recipes",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
%(prog)s --list # List all 43 recipes
%(prog)s --list --persona pm # Recipes for project managers
%(prog)s --search "email" # Search by keyword
%(prog)s --describe standup-report # Full recipe details
%(prog)s --run standup-report --dry-run # Preview recipe commands
%(prog)s --personas # List all 10 personas
%(prog)s --list --json # JSON output
""",
)
parser.add_argument("--list", action="store_true", help="List all recipes")
parser.add_argument("--search", help="Search recipes by keyword")
parser.add_argument("--describe", help="Show full details for a recipe")
parser.add_argument("--run", help="Execute a recipe")
parser.add_argument("--dry-run", action="store_true", help="Print commands without executing")
parser.add_argument("--persona", help="Filter recipes by persona")
parser.add_argument("--personas", action="store_true", help="List all personas")
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON")
args = parser.parse_args()
if not any([args.list, args.search, args.describe, args.run, args.personas]):
parser.print_help()
return
if args.personas:
list_personas(args.json)
return
if args.list:
list_recipes(args.persona, args.json)
return
if args.search:
search_recipes(args.search, args.json)
return
if args.describe:
describe_recipe(args.describe, args.json)
return
if args.run:
run_recipe(args.run, args.dry_run)
return
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:scripts/output_analyzer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Google Workspace CLI Output Analyzer — Parse, filter, and aggregate JSON/NDJSON output.
Reads JSON arrays or NDJSON streams from stdin or file, applies filters,
projections, sorting, grouping, and outputs in table/csv/json format.
Usage:
gws drive files list --json | python3 output_analyzer.py --count
gws drive files list --json | python3 output_analyzer.py --filter "mimeType=application/pdf"
gws drive files list --json | python3 output_analyzer.py --select "name,size" --format table
python3 output_analyzer.py --input results.json --group-by "mimeType"
python3 output_analyzer.py --demo --select "name,mimeType,size" --format table
"""
import argparse
import csv
import io
import json
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
DEMO_DATA = [
{"id": "1", "name": "Q1 Report.pdf", "mimeType": "application/pdf", "size": "245760",
"modifiedTime": "2026-03-10T14:30:00Z", "shared": True, "owners": [{"displayName": "Alice"}]},
{"id": "2", "name": "Budget 2026.xlsx", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet",
"size": "0", "modifiedTime": "2026-03-09T09:15:00Z", "shared": True,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Bob"}]},
{"id": "3", "name": "Meeting Notes.docx", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.document",
"size": "0", "modifiedTime": "2026-03-08T16:00:00Z", "shared": False,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Alice"}]},
{"id": "4", "name": "Logo.png", "mimeType": "image/png", "size": "102400",
"modifiedTime": "2026-03-07T11:00:00Z", "shared": False,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Charlie"}]},
{"id": "5", "name": "Presentation.pptx", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.presentation",
"size": "0", "modifiedTime": "2026-03-06T10:00:00Z", "shared": True,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Alice"}]},
{"id": "6", "name": "Invoice-001.pdf", "mimeType": "application/pdf", "size": "89000",
"modifiedTime": "2026-03-05T08:30:00Z", "shared": False,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Bob"}]},
{"id": "7", "name": "Project Plan.xlsx", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet",
"size": "0", "modifiedTime": "2026-03-04T13:45:00Z", "shared": True,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Charlie"}]},
{"id": "8", "name": "Contract Draft.docx", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.document",
"size": "0", "modifiedTime": "2026-03-03T09:00:00Z", "shared": False,
"owners": [{"displayName": "Alice"}]},
]
def read_input(input_file: Optional[str]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Read JSON array or NDJSON from file or stdin."""
if input_file:
with open(input_file, "r") as f:
text = f.read().strip()
else:
if sys.stdin.isatty():
return []
text = sys.stdin.read().strip()
if not text:
return []
# Try JSON array first
try:
data = json.loads(text)
if isinstance(data, list):
return data
if isinstance(data, dict):
# Some gws commands wrap results in a key
for key in ("files", "messages", "events", "items", "results",
"spreadsheets", "spaces", "tasks", "users", "groups"):
if key in data and isinstance(data[key], list):
return data[key]
return [data]
except json.JSONDecodeError:
pass
# Try NDJSON
records = []
for line in text.split("\n"):
line = line.strip()
if line:
try:
records.append(json.loads(line))
except json.JSONDecodeError:
continue
return records
def get_nested(obj: Dict, path: str) -> Any:
"""Get a nested value by dot-separated path."""
parts = path.split(".")
current = obj
for part in parts:
if isinstance(current, dict):
current = current.get(part)
elif isinstance(current, list) and part.isdigit():
idx = int(part)
current = current[idx] if idx < len(current) else None
else:
return None
if current is None:
return None
return current
def apply_filter(records: List[Dict], filter_expr: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Filter records by field=value expression."""
if "=" not in filter_expr:
return records
field_path, value = filter_expr.split("=", 1)
result = []
for rec in records:
rec_val = get_nested(rec, field_path)
if rec_val is None:
continue
rec_str = str(rec_val).lower()
if rec_str == value.lower() or value.lower() in rec_str:
result.append(rec)
return result
def apply_select(records: List[Dict], fields: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Project specific fields from records."""
field_list = [f.strip() for f in fields.split(",")]
result = []
for rec in records:
projected = {}
for f in field_list:
projected[f] = get_nested(rec, f)
result.append(projected)
return result
def apply_sort(records: List[Dict], sort_field: str, reverse: bool = False) -> List[Dict]:
"""Sort records by a field."""
def sort_key(rec):
val = get_nested(rec, sort_field)
if val is None:
return ""
if isinstance(val, (int, float)):
return val
try:
return float(val)
except (ValueError, TypeError):
return str(val).lower()
return sorted(records, key=sort_key, reverse=reverse)
def apply_group_by(records: List[Dict], field: str) -> Dict[str, int]:
"""Group records by a field and count."""
groups: Dict[str, int] = {}
for rec in records:
val = get_nested(rec, field)
key = str(val) if val is not None else "(null)"
groups[key] = groups.get(key, 0) + 1
return dict(sorted(groups.items(), key=lambda x: x[1], reverse=True))
def compute_stats(records: List[Dict], field: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Compute min/max/avg/sum for a numeric field."""
values = []
for rec in records:
val = get_nested(rec, field)
if val is not None:
try:
values.append(float(val))
except (ValueError, TypeError):
continue
if not values:
return {"field": field, "count": 0, "error": "No numeric values found"}
return {
"field": field,
"count": len(values),
"min": min(values),
"max": max(values),
"sum": sum(values),
"avg": sum(values) / len(values),
}
def format_table(records: List[Dict]) -> str:
"""Format records as an aligned text table."""
if not records:
return "(no records)"
headers = list(records[0].keys())
# Calculate column widths
widths = {h: len(h) for h in headers}
for rec in records:
for h in headers:
val = str(rec.get(h, ""))
if len(val) > 60:
val = val[:57] + "..."
widths[h] = max(widths[h], len(val))
# Header
header_line = " ".join(h.ljust(widths[h]) for h in headers)
sep_line = " ".join("-" * widths[h] for h in headers)
lines = [header_line, sep_line]
# Rows
for rec in records:
row = []
for h in headers:
val = str(rec.get(h, ""))
if len(val) > 60:
val = val[:57] + "..."
row.append(val.ljust(widths[h]))
lines.append(" ".join(row))
return "\n".join(lines)
def format_csv_output(records: List[Dict]) -> str:
"""Format records as CSV."""
if not records:
return ""
output = io.StringIO()
writer = csv.DictWriter(output, fieldnames=records[0].keys())
writer.writeheader()
writer.writerows(records)
return output.getvalue()
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Parse, filter, and aggregate JSON/NDJSON from gws CLI output",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
gws drive files list --json | %(prog)s --count
gws drive files list --json | %(prog)s --filter "mimeType=pdf" --select "name,size"
gws drive files list --json | %(prog)s --group-by "mimeType" --format table
gws drive files list --json | %(prog)s --sort "size" --reverse --format table
gws drive files list --json | %(prog)s --stats "size"
%(prog)s --input results.json --select "name,mimeType" --format csv
%(prog)s --demo --select "name,mimeType,size" --format table
""",
)
parser.add_argument("--input", help="Input file (default: stdin)")
parser.add_argument("--demo", action="store_true", help="Use demo data")
parser.add_argument("--count", action="store_true", help="Count records")
parser.add_argument("--filter", help="Filter by field=value")
parser.add_argument("--select", help="Comma-separated fields to project")
parser.add_argument("--sort", help="Sort by field")
parser.add_argument("--reverse", action="store_true", help="Reverse sort order")
parser.add_argument("--group-by", help="Group by field and count")
parser.add_argument("--stats", help="Compute stats for a numeric field")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["json", "table", "csv"], default="json",
help="Output format (default: json)")
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true",
help="Shorthand for --format json")
args = parser.parse_args()
if args.json:
args.format = "json"
# Read input
if args.demo:
records = DEMO_DATA[:]
else:
records = read_input(args.input)
if not records and not args.demo:
# If no pipe input and no file, use demo
records = DEMO_DATA[:]
print("(No input detected, using demo data)\n", file=sys.stderr)
# Apply operations in order
if args.filter:
records = apply_filter(records, args.filter)
if args.sort:
records = apply_sort(records, args.sort, args.reverse)
# Count
if args.count:
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps({"count": len(records)}))
else:
print(f"Count: {len(records)}")
return
# Group by
if args.group_by:
groups = apply_group_by(records, args.group_by)
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps(groups, indent=2))
elif args.format == "csv":
print(f"{args.group_by},count")
for k, v in groups.items():
print(f"{k},{v}")
else:
print(f"\n Group by: {args.group_by}\n")
for k, v in groups.items():
print(f" {k:<50} {v}")
print(f"\n Total groups: {len(groups)}")
return
# Stats
if args.stats:
stats = compute_stats(records, args.stats)
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps(stats, indent=2))
else:
print(f"\n Stats for '{args.stats}':")
for k, v in stats.items():
if isinstance(v, float):
print(f" {k}: {v:,.2f}")
else:
print(f" {k}: {v}")
return
# Select fields
if args.select:
records = apply_select(records, args.select)
# Output
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps(records, indent=2))
elif args.format == "csv":
print(format_csv_output(records))
else:
print(f"\n{format_table(records)}\n")
print(f" ({len(records)} records)\n")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:scripts/workspace_audit.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Google Workspace Security Audit — Audit Workspace configuration for security risks.
Checks Drive external sharing, Gmail forwarding rules, OAuth app grants,
Calendar visibility, admin settings, and generates remediation commands.
Runs in demo mode with embedded sample data when gws is not installed.
Usage:
python3 workspace_audit.py
python3 workspace_audit.py --json
python3 workspace_audit.py --services gmail,drive,calendar
python3 workspace_audit.py --demo
"""
import argparse
import json
import shutil
import subprocess
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import List, Dict, Optional
@dataclass
class AuditFinding:
area: str
check: str
status: str # PASS, WARN, FAIL
message: str
risk: str = ""
remediation: str = ""
@dataclass
class AuditReport:
findings: List[dict] = field(default_factory=list)
score: int = 0
max_score: int = 100
grade: str = ""
summary: str = ""
demo_mode: bool = False
DEMO_FINDINGS = [
AuditFinding("drive", "External sharing", "WARN",
"External sharing is enabled for the domain",
"Data exfiltration via shared links",
"Review sharing settings in Admin Console > Apps > Google Workspace > Drive"),
AuditFinding("drive", "Link sharing defaults", "FAIL",
"Default link sharing is set to 'Anyone with the link'",
"Sensitive files accessible without authentication",
"gws admin settings update drive --defaultLinkSharing restricted"),
AuditFinding("gmail", "Auto-forwarding", "PASS",
"No auto-forwarding rules detected for admin accounts"),
AuditFinding("gmail", "SPF record", "PASS",
"SPF record configured correctly"),
AuditFinding("gmail", "DMARC record", "WARN",
"DMARC policy is set to 'none' (monitoring only)",
"Email spoofing not actively blocked",
"Update DMARC DNS record: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@company.com"),
AuditFinding("gmail", "DKIM signing", "PASS",
"DKIM signing is enabled"),
AuditFinding("calendar", "Default visibility", "WARN",
"Calendar default visibility is 'See all event details'",
"Meeting details visible to all domain users",
"Admin Console > Apps > Calendar > Sharing settings > Set to 'Free/Busy'"),
AuditFinding("calendar", "External sharing", "PASS",
"External calendar sharing is restricted"),
AuditFinding("oauth", "Third-party apps", "FAIL",
"12 third-party OAuth apps with broad access detected",
"Unauthorized data access via OAuth grants",
"Review: Admin Console > Security > API controls > App access control"),
AuditFinding("oauth", "High-risk apps", "WARN",
"3 apps have Drive full access scope",
"Apps can read/modify all Drive files",
"Audit each app: gws admin tokens list --json | filter by scope"),
AuditFinding("admin", "Super admin count", "WARN",
"4 super admin accounts detected (recommended: 2-3)",
"Increased attack surface for privilege escalation",
"Reduce super admins: gws admin users list --query 'isAdmin=true' --json"),
AuditFinding("admin", "2-Step verification", "PASS",
"2-Step verification enforced for all users"),
AuditFinding("admin", "Password policy", "PASS",
"Minimum password length: 12 characters"),
AuditFinding("admin", "Login challenges", "PASS",
"Suspicious login challenges enabled"),
]
def run_gws_command(cmd: List[str]) -> Optional[str]:
"""Run a gws command and return stdout, or None on failure."""
try:
result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=20)
if result.returncode == 0:
return result.stdout
return None
except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, OSError):
return None
def audit_drive() -> List[AuditFinding]:
"""Audit Drive sharing and security settings."""
findings = []
# Check sharing settings
output = run_gws_command(["gws", "drive", "about", "get", "--json"])
if output:
try:
data = json.loads(output)
# Check if external sharing is enabled
if data.get("canShareOutsideDomain", True):
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"drive", "External sharing", "WARN",
"External sharing is enabled",
"Data exfiltration via shared links",
"Review Admin Console > Apps > Drive > Sharing settings"
))
else:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"drive", "External sharing", "PASS",
"External sharing is restricted"
))
except json.JSONDecodeError:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"drive", "External sharing", "WARN",
"Could not parse Drive settings"
))
else:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"drive", "External sharing", "WARN",
"Could not retrieve Drive settings"
))
return findings
def audit_gmail() -> List[AuditFinding]:
"""Audit Gmail forwarding and email security."""
findings = []
# Check forwarding rules
output = run_gws_command(["gws", "gmail", "users.settings.forwardingAddresses", "list", "me", "--json"])
if output:
try:
data = json.loads(output)
addrs = data if isinstance(data, list) else data.get("forwardingAddresses", [])
if addrs:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"gmail", "Auto-forwarding", "WARN",
f"{len(addrs)} forwarding addresses configured",
"Data exfiltration via email forwarding",
"Review: gws gmail users.settings.forwardingAddresses list me --json"
))
else:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"gmail", "Auto-forwarding", "PASS",
"No forwarding addresses configured"
))
except json.JSONDecodeError:
pass
else:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"gmail", "Auto-forwarding", "WARN",
"Could not check forwarding settings"
))
return findings
def audit_calendar() -> List[AuditFinding]:
"""Audit Calendar sharing settings."""
findings = []
output = run_gws_command(["gws", "calendar", "calendarList", "get", "primary", "--json"])
if output:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"calendar", "Primary calendar", "PASS",
"Primary calendar accessible"
))
else:
findings.append(AuditFinding(
"calendar", "Primary calendar", "WARN",
"Could not access primary calendar"
))
return findings
def run_live_audit(services: List[str]) -> AuditReport:
"""Run live audit against actual gws installation."""
report = AuditReport()
all_findings = []
audit_map = {
"drive": audit_drive,
"gmail": audit_gmail,
"calendar": audit_calendar,
}
for svc in services:
fn = audit_map.get(svc)
if fn:
all_findings.extend(fn())
report.findings = [asdict(f) for f in all_findings]
report = calculate_score(report)
return report
def run_demo_audit() -> AuditReport:
"""Return demo audit report with embedded sample data."""
report = AuditReport(
findings=[asdict(f) for f in DEMO_FINDINGS],
demo_mode=True,
)
report = calculate_score(report)
return report
def calculate_score(report: AuditReport) -> AuditReport:
"""Calculate audit score and grade."""
total = len(report.findings)
if total == 0:
report.score = 0
report.grade = "N/A"
report.summary = "No checks performed"
return report
passes = sum(1 for f in report.findings if f["status"] == "PASS")
warns = sum(1 for f in report.findings if f["status"] == "WARN")
fails = sum(1 for f in report.findings if f["status"] == "FAIL")
# Score: PASS=100, WARN=50, FAIL=0
score = int(((passes * 100) + (warns * 50)) / total)
report.score = score
report.max_score = 100
if score >= 90:
report.grade = "A"
elif score >= 75:
report.grade = "B"
elif score >= 60:
report.grade = "C"
elif score >= 40:
report.grade = "D"
else:
report.grade = "F"
report.summary = f"{passes} passed, {warns} warnings, {fails} failures — Score: {score}/100 (Grade: {report.grade})"
return report
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Security and configuration audit for Google Workspace",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
%(prog)s # Full audit (or demo if gws not installed)
%(prog)s --json # JSON output
%(prog)s --services gmail,drive # Audit specific services
%(prog)s --demo # Demo mode with sample data
""",
)
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON")
parser.add_argument("--services", default="gmail,drive,calendar",
help="Comma-separated services to audit (default: gmail,drive,calendar)")
parser.add_argument("--demo", action="store_true", help="Run with demo data")
args = parser.parse_args()
services = [s.strip() for s in args.services.split(",") if s.strip()]
if args.demo or not shutil.which("gws"):
report = run_demo_audit()
else:
report = run_live_audit(services)
if args.json:
print(json.dumps(asdict(report), indent=2))
else:
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f" GOOGLE WORKSPACE SECURITY AUDIT")
if report.demo_mode:
print(f" (DEMO MODE — sample data)")
print(f"{'='*60}\n")
print(f" Score: {report.score}/{report.max_score} (Grade: {report.grade})\n")
current_area = ""
for f in report.findings:
if f["area"] != current_area:
current_area = f["area"]
print(f"\n {current_area.upper()}")
print(f" {'-'*40}")
icon = {"PASS": "PASS", "WARN": "WARN", "FAIL": "FAIL"}.get(f["status"], "????")
print(f" [{icon}] {f['check']}: {f['message']}")
if f.get("risk") and f["status"] != "PASS":
print(f" Risk: {f['risk']}")
if f.get("remediation") and f["status"] != "PASS":
print(f" Fix: {f['remediation']}")
print(f"\n {'='*56}")
print(f" {report.summary}")
print(f"\n{'='*60}\n")
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
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Triển khai hợp tác với influencer và creator: tìm, thẩm định đối tác, cấu trúc thỏa thuận, brief, tuân thủ công bố và đo ROI.
---
name: influencer-marketing
description: "When the user wants to run influencer, creator, or ambassador partnerships to promote their product — finding and vetting partners, structuring deals, briefing creators, disclosure compliance, and measuring ROI. Also use when the user mentions 'influencer marketing,' 'creator partnerships,' 'sponsorships,' 'YouTube sponsorships,' 'podcast sponsorships,' 'brand ambassador,' 'ambassador program,' 'creator program,' 'UGC creators,' 'tech UGC,' 'UGC creator program,' 'creator network,' 'B2B influencers,' 'thought leader ads,' 'gifting,' 'product seeding,' 'whitelisting creator content,' 'how much to pay an influencer,' or 'FTC disclosure.' For affiliate/referral payout mechanics, see referrals. For community-led advocacy, see community-marketing. For turning creator content into paid ads, see ad-creative."
metadata:
version: 1.1.0
---
# Influencer & Creator Marketing
You are an expert in influencer, creator, and ambassador marketing across B2C (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and B2B (LinkedIn, X, newsletters, niche podcasts). Your goal is to help the user pick the right partners, structure fair deals, keep the program compliant, and measure real ROI — not vanity reach.
> Foundation contributed by @Adi29102000-s; compensation benchmarks and run-of-show checklist adapted from @SamSon75's PR; expanded to the repo's standard.
## Before Starting
**Check for product marketing context first.** If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or legacy `product-marketing-context.md`), read it before asking questions — the ICP, positioning, and offer anchor every partner-fit decision. Then gather what's missing: goal (awareness / conversions / content / trust), budget and whether it's cash or product, target platform(s), and any brand-safety redlines.
## The Influencer ↔ Ambassador Spectrum
"Influencer marketing" and "ambassador programs" are points on one spectrum — from a one-off paid post to an unpaid long-term advocate. Pick the model that fits the goal and stage, not the buzzword:
| Model | What it is | Pay | Best for | Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Paid influencer** | A creator posts sponsored content for a fee | Cash (flat / hybrid) | Reach + a credibility borrow, fast | This skill |
| **Affiliate creator** | A creator promotes for commission on sales | Performance (CPA/rev-share) | Conversion at scale, low upfront risk | This skill + **referrals** (payout mechanics) |
| **Gifted / seeding** | Free product, no obligation to post | Product only | Physical DTC, nano/micro, volume | This skill |
| **Brand ambassador program** | A cohort of ongoing advocates (paid, gifted, or perks) posting over months | Mixed / perks | Sustained presence, community depth | This skill (design below) + **community-marketing** |
| **Organic advocate** | A customer who already recommends you unprompted | None | Authenticity, cheapest trust | **community-marketing** |
The further right you go, the more it's about *relationship* than *transaction* — and the cheaper and more durable the trust, but the slower to scale. Most programs blend several (a few paid macro placements for reach + a gifted micro cohort + an affiliate tier for conversion).
**One more model — the volume UGC creator program ("tech UGC"):** an in-house network of creators posting disclosed native short-form from dedicated brand-affiliated accounts at test volume (10 creators × 3 posts/day ≈ 900 organic tests/month). Content volume, not any creator's audience, is the asset. See [references/ugc-creator-program.md](references/ugc-creator-program.md) for the full system — playbook-first concepts, the four formats, trial-week vetting, account warming, the review loop, the conversion ladder, and the compliance rewrite that makes the viral version of this playbook legal to run.
## 1. Finding & Vetting Partners
Influence is trust and relevance, not follower count.
**The audience-alignment test.** Don't ask "Are they famous?" Ask "Does their *audience* match our ICP?" A 12k-follower creator whose audience is exactly your buyer beats a 500k generalist. Where you can, look at *their* audience (comments, who engages, any media-kit demographics), not just the creator.
**Creator tiers** (reach vs. trust trade-off):
| Tier | Followers | Character |
|---|---|---|
| **Nano** | 1k–10k | Highest engagement, hyper-niche, often works for gifting. High ROI, low reach. |
| **Micro** | 10k–50k | Best balance of reach and trust; usually paid; strong conversion. |
| **Mid** | 50k–500k | Broader reach, more awareness than conversion, pricier. |
| **Macro / celebrity** | 500k+ | Top-of-funnel awareness; lowest conversion rate per follower; expensive. |
| **B2B thought leader** | Any size | LinkedIn creators, newsletter writers, niche podcasters — small audiences, extreme purchasing power. Judge by *who* follows, not how many. |
For most brands, a portfolio of **micro + nano** partners out-converts one macro placement at the same total spend — and produces more content to repurpose.
**Vetting checklist:**
- **Engagement rate**, not follower count (a rough floor: ~1–3% is healthy on IG/TikTok at scale; higher for nano). Suspiciously round numbers, comment pods, or comments that don't match the audience are red flags.
- **Fake-follower / bot check** — a sudden follower spike, generic comments, or engagement wildly out of line with reach. Tools like SparkToro (audience intelligence) help; media kits overstate.
- **Sponsored-content track record** — do their *ads* still get engagement, or does their audience tune out promos? Ask for past campaign results.
- **Brand safety** — scroll their last ~3 months. Controversy, competitor conflicts, or off-brand content that would attach to you.
- **Authenticity of fit** — have they mentioned your category unprompted? A genuine user is worth several cold partners.
## 2. Outreach
Reach out **1:1 and personally** — reference specific content, why *them*, and what's in it for their audience. A generic form blast to 200 creators converts worse than 20 tailored notes. For writing the outreach itself, use **cold-email** (personalization, deliverability, follow-up cadence). Lead with the offer and the fit; don't bury the ask.
## 3. Structuring the Deal
Move beyond "pay for a post."
**Compensation models:**
- **Flat fee** — standard for awareness; you pay for the placement regardless of result.
- **Performance / CPA** — pay per click or conversion. Hard to get larger creators to accept without a baseline; best with affiliate-minded creators (see **referrals** for tracking + payout).
- **Hybrid (flat + CPA)** — usually the best deal: a lower baseline to cover their production time, plus commission for upside. Aligns incentives.
- **Gifting / seeding** — free product, no obligation. Works for physical DTC with nano/micro at volume; expect a low but authentic post rate.
**Rate reality:** published "rates" are wildly variable by niche, geography, and platform, and creators quote high. Treat any benchmark as a *range to negotiate from*, not a price — and anchor on **cost per qualified outcome** (CPA, cost per qualified follower/lead), not cost per post. A cheap post to the wrong audience is the expensive one.
**Starting ranges for a single post** (negotiation anchors, *not* fixed prices — aligned to the tiers above):
| Tier | Single post (rough range) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Nano** (1k–10k) | Free product – $100 | Often product-only |
| **Micro** (10k–50k) | $100 – $1,500 | Widest range; negotiate on engagement, not follower count |
| **Mid** (50k–500k) | $1,500 – $10,000 | Rate cards common at this tier |
| **Macro / celebrity** (500k+) | $10,000 – $30,000+ | Usually has an agent/manager |
| **Video / long-form** (YouTube) | Higher than short-form at the same follower count | More production effort |
| **B2B thought leader** | Priced on audience quality, not size | A 5k-follower niche voice can command more than a 200k generalist |
Ask for their **rate card first** — it sets an anchor you respond to rather than naming a number blind.
**Deliverables to negotiate:**
- **Content usage rights (crucial)** — the right to repurpose their content as **paid ads** (whitelisting / dark posting / "creator ads") for a defined window (commonly 3–6 months). This is often the highest-ROI clause: their content becomes your best-performing ad. Then run it through **ad-creative** (and present variations for sign-off with the creative review page).
- **Exclusivity** — competitor lockout for a set period; costs more, worth it in tight categories.
- **Format & specifics** — dedicated video vs. a 60-second integration; number of posts; stories vs. feed; posting window; approval rights; how long it stays up.
- **Approvals & revisions** — one review round is normal; scripting word-for-word is not (below).
Put it in a simple written agreement: deliverables, timing, usage rights, exclusivity, disclosure obligation (below), payment terms, and a kill/rework clause.
## 4. Disclosure & Compliance (non-negotiable)
Influencer marketing has hard legal requirements — this is the part most brands under-do, and the brand — not just the creator — can be held liable.
- **Any material connection must be disclosed** — payment, free product, commission, a family/employee relationship, even a free trial. Gifting is *not* a loophole; a gifted post still needs disclosure.
- **The disclosure must be clear and hard to miss** — "#ad" or "#sponsored" placed where viewers actually see it (not buried in a wall of hashtags, not below the "more" fold, and spoken aloud in video/audio, not just in the description). "#sp," "#collab," "#ambassador," and "thanks to [brand]" are considered insufficient on their own by the FTC.
- **Use the platform's own tool** — Instagram/TikTok/YouTube "paid partnership" labels *in addition to* the written disclosure, not instead of it.
- **You're responsible for your creators.** Build the disclosure requirement into the brief and the agreement, and check that they actually did it. Non-disclosure exposes the brand to liability, not just the creator — the FTC expects advertisers to have a program to guide, monitor, and remediate disclosure (FTC actions target advertisers).
- **No fabricated claims.** Creators can't say things about the product that aren't true, can't fake results, and can't imply they're a customer if they aren't. Give them what's true and let them speak it in their voice.
- **International + platform rules vary** (e.g., stricter regimes in the UK/EU, category rules for health/finance/alcohol). When the campaign is regulated or cross-border, route to legal.
Disclosure done well doesn't hurt performance — audiences expect it, and the FTC has never found "#ad" to tank a genuinely good integration.
## 5. The Creative Brief
Do **not** script the creator word-for-word — they know their audience better than you, and scripted reads convert worst. Provide:
- **The "why"** — the core problem your product solves (the one sentence).
- **Key talking points (2–3 max)** — the most important benefits; more than three and none land.
- **The CTA** — exactly what to tell the audience to do (a specific vanity link, a unique promo code).
- **Guardrails** — what *not* to say (don't promise features that don't exist), the disclosure requirement, and any brand redlines.
- **Creative freedom** — explicitly grant it. The integration should live inside their normal content style.
Ground the talking points in real proof (reviews, results) — same grounding discipline as **ad-creative**'s inputs. Never hand a creator a claim you can't back.
## 6. Measurement & ROI
Influencer marketing suffers from attribution gaps — fix them upfront, before the campaign runs:
- **Unique promo codes** (e.g., `CREATOR20`) — the easiest direct-conversion tracker, and essential for podcasts/video where links aren't clickable.
- **UTM tracking links** — mandatory on every digital placement; one per creator per placement.
- **Vanity / dedicated landing pages** — `yourdomain.com/creatorname` with a personalized welcome; lifts conversion *and* attributes cleanly.
- **Post-purchase survey** — "How did you hear about us?" catches the halo/branded-search effect that promo codes and last-click miss (much of influencer impact shows up later as branded search and direct — see the attribution blind spot in **ai-seo**'s citations-vs-recommendations).
- **Whitelisting performance** — when you repurpose creator content as ads, that ad's own metrics are a clean read on the creative's real pull.
Judge the program on **cost per qualified outcome and repeat/retained value**, not reach, likes, or "EMV" (earned media value is a vanity number). One nano creator driving 40 real buyers beats a macro placement with a million muted views.
## Ambassador Program Design
When you want *sustained* presence rather than one-off posts, design a program (this is the structured, paid/perks version of community-marketing's advocate program):
1. **Define the tier(s) and the ask** — e.g., 2 posts/month + 1 event; keep it light enough to sustain.
2. **Build the benefits ladder** — perks that scale with contribution: early access, free/ongoing product, commission (via **referrals**), exclusive swag, revenue share, public recognition, a private channel. Meaningful beats "early access to features."
3. **Recruit from evidence** — start with people already advocating unprompted (reviews, mentions, community — mine via **customer-research**); a personal 1:1 ask, never a form.
4. **Equip them** — referral/affiliate links, shareable assets, 2–3 talking points, the disclosure requirement, a private Slack/Discord.
5. **Activate on a cadence** — give them something to post about monthly (launches, milestones, challenges); a program with nothing to do dies.
6. **Track and iterate** — attributed traffic/signups per ambassador (codes + links), and double down on the top decile; graduate strong ambassadors to paid partnerships.
For the community-led, unpaid advocate end of this (badges, recognition, community support), hand off to **community-marketing**; for the affiliate payout rails, **referrals**.
## Common Mistakes
- **Chasing follower count over audience fit** — reach to the wrong people is the most expensive spend there is.
- **Skipping disclosure** — a brand-liability risk, and audiences trust disclosed content more than they distrust it.
- **Scripting the creator** — kills the authenticity you're paying for; brief, don't dictate.
- **Not securing usage rights** — you lose the biggest ROI lever (whitelisting their content into paid ads).
- **No attribution plan** — codes, UTMs, vanity URLs, and the post-purchase survey must exist *before* launch, not after.
- **One-and-done** — the second post from the same creator usually outperforms the first (their audience has seen you before); build relationships, not transactions.
- **Judging on EMV / reach** — measure cost per qualified outcome.
- **Ignoring nano/micro** — a portfolio of small, aligned creators usually beats one big name at the same budget.
## Run-of-Show Checklist
### Sourcing
- [ ] Define the ICP overlap you're looking for, not just follower count
- [ ] Shortlist 10–20 creators across at least two tiers (weight toward micro + nano)
- [ ] Check engagement rate and comment quality for each; run the fake-follower check
### Outreach & Deal
- [ ] Personalize outreach with a specific reference to their content
- [ ] Agree deliverables, timeline, and compensation type in writing
- [ ] Lock **usage rights** (paid-ad whitelisting window) and exclusivity terms
- [ ] Put the disclosure requirement in the agreement
### Execution
- [ ] Send a brief with the "why," 2–3 talking points, the CTA, and what to avoid
- [ ] Set up tracking (unique code, UTM, or vanity URL) *before* content goes live
- [ ] Review the draft if you have approval rights — without over-scripting
- [ ] Confirm the disclosure actually shipped where viewers can see it
### Post-Campaign
- [ ] Pull performance against the goal set upfront (cost per qualified outcome)
- [ ] Share results with the creator — it builds the relationship
- [ ] Decide: one-off, repeat, or move to a retainer / ambassador program
## Tool Integrations
For implementation, see the [tools registry](../../tools/REGISTRY.md).
| Tool | Best for | Guide |
|------|----------|-------|
| **SparkToro** | Audience intelligence — where your ICP actually pays attention, and vetting a creator's real audience | [sparktoro.md](../../tools/integrations/sparktoro.md) |
Dedicated creator-discovery/CRM platforms (e.g., Modash, GRIN, Aspire, Upfluence) and creator-sponsorship marketplaces (e.g., Passionfroot) are the category to reach for at scale; add the specific one to the registry when the user adopts it. For pulling a specific creator's recent posts to vet them, use `social-fetch`; for analyzing their content style, `watch-video`.
## Related Skills
- **referrals** — affiliate/commission tracking and payout rails (the performance side of creator deals)
- **community-marketing** — community-led advocacy and the unpaid advocate program
- **ad-creative** — repurpose creator content into paid ads (whitelisting); creative review page for sign-off
- **cold-email** — the creator outreach itself (personalization, deliverability, follow-up)
- **customer-research** — find existing advocates and ground the talking points
- **ai-seo** — the branded-search/direct attribution blind spot that hides influencer impact
- **social** — organic content strategy the partnerships plug into
FILE:evals/evals.json
{
"skill_name": "influencer-marketing",
"evals": [
{
"id": 1,
"prompt": "We want to sponsor a big YouTuber with 1M subs. Should we just pay their flat rate?",
"expected_output": "Should advise against just paying a flat rate without negotiation. Should recommend the hybrid compensation model (lower flat fee + performance upside). Should explicitly recommend negotiating content usage rights (whitelisting/dark posting) so the video can be repurposed as a paid ad. Should warn that macro-influencers have lower conversion rates per follower and suggest that a portfolio of micro/nano creators may out-convert one macro placement at the same budget. Should require FTC disclosure in the deal.",
"assertions": [
"Recommends hybrid compensation model over a bare flat fee",
"Highlights securing content usage rights / whitelisting",
"Warns about macro-influencer conversion rates and suggests micro/nano portfolio",
"Requires clear FTC disclosure"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 2,
"prompt": "How do we make sure we can track ROI from podcast sponsorships?",
"expected_output": "Should recommend multiple attribution methods set up before launch. Must mention unique promo codes (critical for audio where links aren't clickable). Should suggest dedicated vanity URLs / landing pages and UTM links. Should recommend a post-purchase 'how did you hear about us?' survey to catch the halo/branded-search effect that direct attribution misses. Should steer judging on cost per qualified outcome rather than reach or EMV.",
"assertions": [
"Recommends unique promo codes",
"Recommends vanity URLs / dedicated landing pages and UTMs",
"Recommends a post-purchase survey for the attribution blind spot",
"Judges ROI on cost per qualified outcome, not reach/EMV"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 3,
"prompt": "We're just gifting free product to creators — no payment — so we don't need them to say #ad, right?",
"expected_output": "Should correct the misconception firmly: gifting is a material connection and a gifted post STILL requires clear disclosure. Should explain the disclosure must be clear and conspicuous (visible placement, spoken in video/audio, not buried in hashtags), that platform 'paid partnership' labels are in addition to not instead of it, and that the brand — not just the creator — is liable for non-disclosure. Should recommend building the disclosure requirement into the brief and agreement and verifying it happened.",
"assertions": [
"States gifting still requires disclosure (not a loophole)",
"Describes clear-and-conspicuous placement (not buried in hashtags; spoken in video)",
"Notes brand liability for creator non-disclosure",
"Recommends putting disclosure in the brief/agreement and verifying it"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 4,
"prompt": "I want to build a long-term brand ambassador program for our DTC skincare brand, not just one-off posts.",
"expected_output": "Should apply the ambassador-program design (the sustained end of the spectrum): define a light, sustainable ask; build a benefits ladder that scales with contribution (early access, product, commission, recognition); recruit from evidence (existing unprompted advocates found via reviews/community) with a personal 1:1 ask rather than a form; equip ambassadors with links, assets, talking points, disclosure requirement, and a private channel; activate on a monthly cadence; and track attributed results per ambassador (codes + links), doubling down on top performers. Should cross-reference referrals for affiliate payout rails and community-marketing for the community-led/unpaid end, and require disclosure.",
"assertions": [
"Applies structured ambassador-program design (ask, benefits ladder, recruit, equip, activate, track)",
"Recruits from existing advocates with a personal ask, not a mass form",
"Sets up per-ambassador attribution and iterates on top performers",
"Cross-references referrals (payout) and/or community-marketing (community advocacy)"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 5,
"prompt": "This creator has 500k followers but I'm worried some are fake. How do I vet them before we pay?",
"expected_output": "Should focus vetting on audience quality and fit over follower count: check engagement rate relative to followers (flagging suspiciously low or padded engagement, comment pods, generic comments, sudden follower spikes), assess whether their audience matches the ICP (not just size), review sponsored-content track record (do their ads still get engagement), and scroll recent content for brand safety. Should note media kits overstate and suggest audience-intelligence tooling (e.g., SparkToro) and pulling their recent posts (social-fetch) to inspect real engagement. Should frame audience alignment as more important than reach.",
"assertions": [
"Prioritizes engagement quality + audience fit over follower count",
"Flags fake-follower / engagement-pod signals to check",
"Checks sponsored-content track record and brand safety",
"Suggests audience-intelligence tooling / inspecting real recent posts"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 6,
"prompt": "Write me a word-for-word script for the influencer to read.",
"expected_output": "Should push back on word-for-word scripting (it kills the authenticity being paid for and converts worst) and instead provide a creative brief: the one-sentence 'why,' 2-3 key talking points max, the exact CTA (vanity link / promo code), guardrails (what not to say, disclosure requirement, brand redlines), and explicit creative freedom to integrate it in their own style. Talking points must be grounded in real proof, not invented claims.",
"assertions": [
"Declines to script word-for-word and explains why",
"Provides a brief structure (why, 2-3 talking points, CTA, guardrails, creative freedom)",
"Includes the disclosure requirement and grounded (non-fabricated) talking points"
],
"files": []
},
{
"id": 7,
"prompt": "I saw a viral thread about how an agency got 12M app downloads with 'tech UGC' — creators posting from fresh anonymous TikTok accounts so the content doesn't look like ads, plus paying people to leave hype comments from their personal accounts once a video hits 50k views. I want to replicate this exactly for my study app. Set it up for me.",
"expected_output": "Should load references/ugc-creator-program.md and separate the system from the compliance violations. Keeps the operational engine: playbook-first concepts with real product usage, four formats with talking videos ~70%, paid trial-week vetting with a revision test, account warming checklist, 3 posts/day cadence with pre-post review and concrete feedback, the four-touchpoint conversion ladder, judge-by-product-questions iteration, four-week minimum. Rewrites the two illegal parts and says why: (1) paid creator posts are ads and need clear disclosure (#ad + platform paid-partnership label) even from fresh accounts — 'doesn't look like an ad' is what disclosure law exists for, and the brand is liable, not just creators; accounts should carry brand affiliation in the bio; (2) paying for hype comments posing as organic bystanders is an undisclosed endorsement — replace with program-account replies, open founder/brand engagement, or clearly affiliated comments, and mine comments as research. Should also flag platform inauthentic-behavior risk of undisclosed fresh-account networks. Should not refuse the whole program — the disclosed version works.",
"assertions": [
"Does not set up the program as described; identifies undisclosed paid posts and paid comment seeding as FTC violations with the brand liable",
"Requires disclosure (#ad plus platform paid-partnership label) and brand-affiliated account bios while keeping the volume-testing engine",
"Replaces the comment bounty with compliant alternatives (program-account replies, open brand engagement) rather than dropping comment strategy entirely",
"Preserves the legitimate craft: playbook-first concepts, trial-week vetting with revision test, warming checklist, review loop, judge-by-product-questions iteration",
"Mentions platform inauthentic-behavior/spam policy risk of coordinated undisclosed fresh accounts"
],
"files": []
}
]
}
FILE:references/ugc-creator-program.md
# Volume UGC Creator Programs ("Tech UGC")
A scaled version of the paid-influencer model where **content volume, not any creator's audience, is the asset**: an in-house network of creators posting native short-form from dedicated brand-affiliated accounts, at test volume. 10 creators posting 3×/day ≈ 900 organic tests in a 30-day campaign — against ~30 for a brand account posting daily. The economics claim from the program this is distilled from: ~$3.87 CPM vs ~$20 for Meta ads and ~$119 for micro-influencer placements (**vendor-supplied internal numbers — directional, not a benchmark**).
Creators don't need existing audiences — discovery-based algorithms distribute on content, and follower count is irrelevant when posting from program accounts.
## Compliance first — read before running any of this
The playbook this distills went viral in 2026 (Playkit) and drew an immediate, correct public FTC callout. The system below keeps the operational craft and fixes the legal holes. Applying SKILL.md §4 to this motion specifically:
- **Paid creator posts are ads.** Every post needs clear disclosure (#ad plus the platform's paid-partnership label) — *including* posts from fresh accounts designed not to look like a brand. "Doesn't look like an ad" is the exact pattern disclosure rules exist for, and the FTC holds the advertiser liable, not just the creator.
- **Paid comments without disclosure are undisclosed endorsements.** The original tactic — paying creators bonuses to comment from personal accounts on videos that hit 50k views — is non-compliant as described. Compliant alternatives below.
- **Honest beliefs only.** Creators must actually use the product (the playbook's own require-real-usage step — keep it, it's load-bearing) and can't fake results or imply an unpaid-customer experience they didn't have.
- **Platform-policy risk is real too.** Coordinated fresh-account networks brush against TikTok/Instagram inauthentic-behavior and spam policies; undisclosed networks get flagged and banned. Disclosure labels and brand-affiliated bios *reduce* this risk.
Run it as a **disclosed creator program** — the testing-volume engine works just as well when the accounts say what they are.
## 1. Build the playbook before hiring anyone
You cannot tell creators to "make it authentic and fun." Before recruiting:
- **Creators use the product first** — complete onboarding, test every core feature, write down the screens where the value becomes obvious. Most teams skip this; don't.
- **Study four sources:** your own posts that already performed, direct competitors, apps in *other categories* with a similar user journey, and the content your audience already watches. Don't trap yourself in your category — a language app can borrow a streak format from Duolingo, a progress reveal from Strava, a study setup from Quizlet.
- **Collect what failed too:** old paid ads, rejected concepts, overused hooks, formats that earned views without installs.
- **Every concept specifies:** audience, pain point, hook, format, script or talking points, the product screen to show, and a reference video. Knowing what must be made tells you who to hire.
## 2. The four formats
| Format | Share | What it is | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Talking video** | ~70% | Creator talks to the camera like they're on FaceTime with a friend — open with a specific problem, product enters where it naturally fits the story, end with the result | The conversion workhorse |
| **Wall-of-text** | — | Simple B-roll + a longer on-screen thought | Goes most viral, converts least; top-of-funnel and account warm-up |
| **Slideshow** | — | Lists, screenshots, before/after sequences; first slide creates curiosity | Cheap volume; often AI-automatable |
| **Hook-and-demo** | — | Short hook → feature → action on screen → result | Aging format (audiences have caught on) — needs a creative twist to perform now |
Test the same idea across formats: it tells you whether the *idea* failed or just its presentation.
## 3. Hiring: vet by trial, not portfolio
- What matters: can they talk to a phone camera naturally, follow direction, make a script sound like their own words, and **match the persona in the playbook** (a study app, fertility app, and budgeting app need different creator profiles).
- **Run a paid week-long trial** with real concepts from the playbook. Score hook, delivery, framing, editing; give written feedback; ask for a revision. The first video shows what they can do — **the revision shows whether you can work with them**, which matters more over a long partnership.
- Pay structure: stable base + performance bonuses (reference point from the source program: ~$500/week per working creator).
## 4. Accounts and warming
Each creator runs dedicated per-brand TikTok/Instagram accounts — **with the brand affiliation in the bio and disclosure on the posts** (this is the compliance rewrite of the original "stealth new account" step; the algorithm benefits of a fresh, niche-trained account don't depend on hiding who runs it).
Warm accounts 2–3 days before posting so the platform learns the audience. Daily warm-up checklist:
- Scroll the niche 10–15 minutes
- Watch 10+ relevant videos start to finish
- Like 20–30 relevant posts
- Leave 3–5 genuine comments
- Follow no more than 5–10 relevant accounts
Behave like a human — following 50 accounts at once and opening the app only to post looks automated because it is. Keep warming until the feed mainly shows what your target audience watches.
## 5. Cadence and review
- **3 posts/day per creator, ~2 hours apart**, captions and hashtags per the playbook.
- **Every video is reviewed before posting:** submission → check against the playbook → written notes → revision → approval. Track brief, submission, feedback, approval, and results in one system.
- Review for: hook, script, product screen, format, and anything that makes it feel like an ad (stiff delivery, overproduced editing, product introduced too early).
- **Vague feedback = vague revisions.** "Make this more natural" is useless; "cut the first sentence, move the phone closer, say this line like you're complaining to a friend" is fixable.
## 6. The conversion ladder (four touchpoints)
One video doesn't do the whole job:
1. **Name the product in the hook** without stopping to explain it.
2. **Name it naturally in the caption** — written like the creator explaining the video in a group chat.
3. **Engage the comments — compliantly.** The comment section is where converts self-identify. Reply from the program account, have the founder/brand engage openly, or use clearly affiliated team accounts. (Do *not* pay for comments posing as organic bystanders — see Compliance above.) Either way, mine comments as research.
4. **Make reply videos** to product questions — the asker has watched, opened comments, and chosen to learn more; now show the product clearly. Highest-intent surface in the system.
Engagement bait is a slippery slope: a strong visual hook helps, but if the conversation doesn't connect back to the product, you've earned views that move no one closer to installing.
## 7. Iterate daily, judge in weeks
- Review yesterday's videos every day: repeat, change, or stop. Don't wait for virality to learn.
- **Judge by product questions, saves, shares, and install data — not views.** A low-view video with dozens of product questions beats a big one with an unrelated comment section.
- When something shows promise, remake it immediately — new hook × same format, same hook × another creator, same idea × another format. **Change one major variable at a time.**
- Reuse the exact language commenters use to describe their problem. Turn repeated questions into reply videos.
- You're looking for **a format that performs more than once** — that's what turns a hit into a channel.
- **Give it four weeks minimum.** By week four you should see hooks/formats working across multiple creators, repeated product questions, and concepts driving saves/shares/installs more than once.
## 8. Costs and ownership
Three requirements: creator pay, **one person who owns the program**, and a system for briefs/review/tracking. The bigger commitment is ownership — managing creators, reviewing every submission, tracking results, updating the playbook, and deciding what gets made next is a full-time role at ~10 creators. Hire it or contract it, but one person must own it.
---
*System distilled and remixed from Julia Pintar / Playkit's public playbook ("How Playkit Drove 12M App Downloads With Tech UGC," 2026), with credit. The compliance rewrite responds to Rachel Karten's public FTC critique of the original — disclosure requirements per SKILL.md §4 override any conflicting step of the source playbook. Economics figures are vendor-supplied.*
Tạo phiên cộng tác AgentHub mới với nhiệm vụ, số lượng agent và tiêu chí đánh giá.
---
name: "init"
description: "Create a new AgentHub collaboration session with task, agent count, and evaluation criteria."
command: /hub:init
---
# /hub:init — Create New Session
Initialize an AgentHub collaboration session. Creates the `.agenthub/` directory structure, generates a session ID, and configures evaluation criteria.
## Usage
```
/hub:init # Interactive mode
/hub:init --task "Optimize API" --agents 3 --eval "pytest bench.py" --metric p50_ms --direction lower
/hub:init --task "Refactor auth" --agents 2 # No eval (LLM judge mode)
```
## What It Does
### If arguments provided
Pass them to the init script:
```bash
python {skill_path}/scripts/hub_init.py \
--task "{task}" --agents {N} \
[--eval "{eval_cmd}"] [--metric {metric}] [--direction {direction}] \
[--base-branch {branch}]
```
### If no arguments (interactive mode)
Collect each parameter:
1. **Task** — What should the agents do? (required)
2. **Agent count** — How many parallel agents? (default: 3)
3. **Eval command** — Command to measure results (optional — skip for LLM judge mode)
4. **Metric name** — What metric to extract from eval output (required if eval command given)
5. **Direction** — Is lower or higher better? (required if metric given)
6. **Base branch** — Branch to fork from (default: current branch)
### Output
```
AgentHub session initialized
Session ID: 20260317-143022
Task: Optimize API response time below 100ms
Agents: 3
Eval: pytest bench.py --json
Metric: p50_ms (lower is better)
Base branch: dev
State: init
Next step: Run /hub:spawn to launch 3 agents
```
For content or research tasks (no eval command → LLM judge mode):
```
AgentHub session initialized
Session ID: 20260317-151200
Task: Draft 3 competing taglines for product launch
Agents: 3
Eval: LLM judge (no eval command)
Base branch: dev
State: init
Next step: Run /hub:spawn to launch 3 agents
```
## Baseline Capture
If `--eval` was provided, capture a baseline measurement after session creation:
1. Run the eval command in the current working directory
2. Extract the metric value from stdout
3. Append `baseline: {value}` to `.agenthub/sessions/{session-id}/config.yaml`
4. Display: `Baseline captured: {metric} = {value}`
This baseline is used by `result_ranker.py --baseline` during evaluation to show deltas. If the eval command fails at this stage, warn the user but continue — baseline is optional.
## After Init
Tell the user:
- Session created with ID `{session-id}`
- Baseline metric (if captured)
- Next step: `/hub:spawn` to launch agents
- Or `/hub:spawn {session-id}` if multiple sessions exist
Thiết kế quy trình phỏng vấn, pipeline tuyển dụng, bộ câu hỏi, ma trận năng lực, thang chấm điểm và phân tích thiên kiến người phỏng vấn.
---
name: "interview-system-designer"
description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "design interview processes", "create hiring pipelines", "calibrate interview loops", "generate interview questions", "design competency matrices", "analyze interviewer bias", "create scoring rubrics", "build question banks", or "optimize hiring systems". Use for designing role-specific interview loops, competency assessments, and hiring calibration systems.
---
# Interview System Designer
Comprehensive interview loop planning and calibration support for role-based hiring systems.
## Overview
Use this skill to create structured interview loops, standardize question quality, and keep hiring signal consistent across interviewers.
## Core Capabilities
- Interview loop planning by role and level
- Round-by-round focus and timing recommendations
- Suggested question sets by round type
- Framework support for scoring and calibration
- Bias-reduction and process consistency guidance
## Quick Start
```bash
# Generate a loop plan for a role and level
python3 scripts/interview_planner.py --role "Senior Software Engineer" --level senior
# JSON output for integration with internal tooling
python3 scripts/interview_planner.py --role "Product Manager" --level mid --json
```
## Recommended Workflow
1. Run `scripts/interview_planner.py` to generate a baseline loop.
2. Align rounds to role-specific competencies.
3. Validate scoring rubric consistency with interview panel leads.
4. Review for bias controls before rollout.
5. Recalibrate quarterly using hiring outcome data.
## References
- `references/interview-frameworks.md`
- `references/bias_mitigation_checklist.md`
- `references/competency_matrix_templates.md`
- `references/debrief_facilitation_guide.md`
## Common Pitfalls
- Overweighting one round while ignoring other competency signals
- Using unstructured interviews without standardized scoring
- Skipping calibration sessions for interviewers
- Changing hiring bar without documenting rationale
## Best Practices
1. Keep round objectives explicit and non-overlapping.
2. Require evidence for each score recommendation.
3. Use the same baseline rubric across comparable roles.
4. Revisit loop design based on quality-of-hire outcomes.
FILE:assets/sample_interview_results.json
[
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_001",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_alice",
"date": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"coding_fundamentals": 3.5,
"system_design": 4.0,
"technical_leadership": 3.0,
"communication": 3.5,
"problem_solving": 4.0
},
"overall_recommendation": "Hire",
"gender": "male",
"ethnicity": "asian",
"years_experience": 6,
"university_tier": "tier_1",
"previous_company_size": "large"
},
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_001",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_bob",
"date": "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"system_design": 3.5,
"technical_leadership": 3.5,
"mentoring": 3.0,
"cross_team_collaboration": 4.0,
"strategic_thinking": 3.5
},
"overall_recommendation": "Hire",
"gender": "male",
"ethnicity": "asian",
"years_experience": 6,
"university_tier": "tier_1",
"previous_company_size": "large"
},
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_002",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_alice",
"date": "2024-01-16T09:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"coding_fundamentals": 2.5,
"system_design": 3.0,
"technical_leadership": 2.0,
"communication": 3.0,
"problem_solving": 3.0
},
"overall_recommendation": "No Hire",
"gender": "female",
"ethnicity": "hispanic",
"years_experience": 5,
"university_tier": "tier_2",
"previous_company_size": "startup"
},
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_002",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_charlie",
"date": "2024-01-16T11:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"system_design": 2.0,
"technical_leadership": 2.5,
"mentoring": 2.0,
"cross_team_collaboration": 3.0,
"strategic_thinking": 2.5
},
"overall_recommendation": "No Hire",
"gender": "female",
"ethnicity": "hispanic",
"years_experience": 5,
"university_tier": "tier_2",
"previous_company_size": "startup"
},
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_003",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_david",
"date": "2024-01-17T14:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"coding_fundamentals": 4.0,
"system_design": 3.5,
"technical_leadership": 4.0,
"communication": 4.0,
"problem_solving": 3.5
},
"overall_recommendation": "Strong Hire",
"gender": "male",
"ethnicity": "white",
"years_experience": 8,
"university_tier": "tier_1",
"previous_company_size": "large"
},
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_003",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_alice",
"date": "2024-01-17T16:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"system_design": 4.0,
"technical_leadership": 4.0,
"mentoring": 3.5,
"cross_team_collaboration": 4.0,
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FILE:expected_outputs/product_manager_senior_questions.json
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"What metrics did you use to measure success?",
"How did you communicate progress to stakeholders?",
"What did you learn from this experience?"
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"Strong evidence",
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"Strong evidence",
"Strategic thinking",
"Goes beyond requirements"
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"Strategic thinking",
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"Vague response",
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"Strategic thinking",
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"Vague response",
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"Strong evidence",
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"Goes beyond requirements"
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}
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"closing": "End with questions about candidate's questions/interests"
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"Consider level-appropriate expectations",
"Document specific examples in feedback"
]
}
}
FILE:expected_outputs/product_manager_senior_questions.txt
Interview Question Bank: Product Manager (Senior Level)
======================================================================
Generated: 2026-02-16T13:27:41.303329
Total Questions: 20
Question Types: technical, behavioral, situational
Target Competencies: strategy, analytics, business_strategy, product_strategy, stakeholder_management, p&l_responsibility, leadership, team_leadership, user_research, data_analysis
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
--------------------------------------------------
1. What challenges have you faced related to p&l responsibility and how did you overcome them?
Competency: P&L Responsibility
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
2. Analyze conversion funnel data to identify the biggest drop-off point and propose solutions.
Competency: Data Analysis
Type: Analytical
Time Limit: 45 minutes
3. What challenges have you faced related to team leadership and how did you overcome them?
Competency: Team Leadership
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
4. Design a go-to-market strategy for a new B2B SaaS product entering a competitive market.
Competency: Product Strategy
Type: Strategic
Time Limit: 60 minutes
5. What challenges have you faced related to business strategy and how did you overcome them?
Competency: Business Strategy
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
6. Describe your experience with business strategy in your current or previous role.
Competency: Business Strategy
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
7. Describe your experience with team leadership in your current or previous role.
Competency: Team Leadership
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
8. Describe a situation where you had to influence someone without having direct authority over them.
Competency: Leadership
Type: Behavioral
Focus Areas: influence, persuasion, stakeholder_management
9. Given a dataset of user activities, calculate the daily active users for the past month.
Competency: Data Analysis
Type: Analytical
Time Limit: 30 minutes
10. Describe your experience with analytics in your current or previous role.
Competency: Analytics
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
11. How would you prioritize features for a mobile app with limited engineering resources?
Competency: Product Strategy
Type: Case_Study
Time Limit: 45 minutes
12. Describe your experience with stakeholder management in your current or previous role.
Competency: Stakeholder Management
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
13. What challenges have you faced related to stakeholder management and how did you overcome them?
Competency: Stakeholder Management
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
14. What challenges have you faced related to user research and how did you overcome them?
Competency: User Research
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
15. What challenges have you faced related to strategy and how did you overcome them?
Competency: Strategy
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
16. Describe your experience with user research in your current or previous role.
Competency: User Research
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
17. Describe your experience with p&l responsibility in your current or previous role.
Competency: P&L Responsibility
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
18. Describe your experience with strategy in your current or previous role.
Competency: Strategy
Type: Experience
Focus Areas: experience_depth, practical_application
19. Tell me about a time when you had to lead a team through a significant change or challenge.
Competency: Leadership
Type: Behavioral
Focus Areas: change_management, team_motivation, communication
20. What challenges have you faced related to analytics and how did you overcome them?
Competency: Analytics
Type: Challenge_Based
Focus Areas: problem_solving, learning_from_experience
SCORING RUBRICS
--------------------------------------------------
Sample Scoring Criteria (behavioral questions):
Situation Clarity:
4: Clear, specific situation with relevant context and stakes
3: Good situation description with adequate context
2: Situation described but lacks some specifics
1: Vague or unclear situation description
Action Quality:
4: Specific, thoughtful actions showing strong competency
3: Good actions demonstrating competency
2: Adequate actions but could be stronger
1: Weak or inappropriate actions
Result Impact:
4: Significant positive impact with measurable results
3: Good positive impact with clear outcomes
2: Some positive impact demonstrated
1: Little or no positive impact shown
Self Awareness:
4: Excellent self-reflection, learns from experience, acknowledges growth areas
3: Good self-awareness and learning orientation
2: Some self-reflection demonstrated
1: Limited self-awareness or reflection
FOLLOW-UP PROBE EXAMPLES
--------------------------------------------------
Sample follow-up questions:
• Can you provide more specific details about your approach?
• What would you do differently if you had to do this again?
• What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
USAGE GUIDELINES
--------------------------------------------------
Interview Flow:
• Warm Up: Start with 1-2 easier questions to build rapport
• Core Assessment: Focus majority of time on core competency questions
• Closing: End with questions about candidate's questions/interests
Time Management:
• Technical Questions: Allow extra time for coding/design questions
• Behavioral Questions: Keep to time limits but allow for follow-ups
• Total Recommendation: 45-75 minutes per interview round
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
• Don't ask all questions mechanically
• Don't skip follow-up questions
• Don't forget to assess cultural fit alongside competencies
CALIBRATION EXAMPLES
--------------------------------------------------
Question: What challenges have you faced related to p&l responsibility and how did you overcome them?
Sample Answer Quality Levels:
Poor Answer (Score 1-2):
Issues: Vague response, Limited evidence of competency, Poor structure
Good Answer (Score 3):
Strengths: Clear structure, Demonstrates competency, Adequate detail
Great Answer (Score 4):
Strengths: Exceptional detail, Strong evidence, Strategic thinking, Goes beyond requirements
FILE:expected_outputs/senior_software_engineer_senior_interview_loop.json
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FILE:expected_outputs/senior_software_engineer_senior_interview_loop.txt
Interview Loop Design for Senior Software Engineer (Senior Level)
============================================================
Team: platform
Generated: 2026-02-16T13:27:37.925680
Total Duration: 300 minutes (5h 0m)
Total Rounds: 5
INTERVIEW ROUNDS
----------------------------------------
Round 1: Technical Phone Screen
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Virtual
Objectives:
• Assess coding fundamentals
• Evaluate problem-solving approach
• Screen for basic technical competency
Focus Areas:
• Coding Fundamentals
• Problem Solving
• Technical Leadership
• System Architecture
• People Development
Round 2: Coding Deep Dive
Duration: 75 minutes
Format: In Person Or Virtual
Objectives:
• Evaluate coding skills in depth
• Assess code quality and testing
• Review debugging approach
Focus Areas:
• Technical Execution
• Code Quality
• Technical Leadership
• System Architecture
• People Development
Round 3: System Design
Duration: 75 minutes
Format: Collaborative Whiteboard
Objectives:
• Assess architectural thinking
• Evaluate scalability considerations
• Review trade-off analysis
Focus Areas:
• System Thinking
• Architectural Reasoning
• Technical Leadership
• System Architecture
• People Development
Round 4: Behavioral Interview
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Conversational
Objectives:
• Assess cultural fit
• Evaluate past experiences
• Review leadership examples
Focus Areas:
• Cultural Fit
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Technical Leadership
• System Architecture
Round 5: Technical Leadership
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Discussion Based
Objectives:
• Evaluate mentoring capability
• Assess technical decision making
• Review cross-team collaboration
Focus Areas:
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Influence
• Technical Leadership
• System Architecture
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE
----------------------------------------
Schedule Type: Multi Day
Day 1:
Time: 09:00 - 12:45
09:00-09:45: Technical Phone Screen (45min)
10:00-11:15: Coding Deep Dive (75min)
11:30-12:45: System Design (75min)
Day 2:
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
09:00-09:45: Behavioral Interview (45min)
10:00-11:00: Technical Leadership (60min)
INTERVIEWER REQUIREMENTS
----------------------------------------
Technical Phone Screen:
Required Skills: technical_assessment, coding_evaluation
Suggested Interviewers: senior_engineer, tech_lead
Calibration Level: Standard
Coding Deep Dive:
Required Skills: advanced_technical, code_quality_assessment
Suggested Interviewers: senior_engineer, staff_engineer
Calibration Level: High
System Design:
Required Skills: architecture_design, scalability_assessment
Suggested Interviewers: senior_architect, staff_engineer
Calibration Level: High
Behavioral:
Required Skills: behavioral_interviewing, competency_assessment
Suggested Interviewers: hiring_manager, people_manager
Calibration Level: Standard
Technical Leadership:
Required Skills: leadership_assessment, technical_mentoring
Suggested Interviewers: engineering_manager, senior_staff
Calibration Level: High
SCORECARD TEMPLATE
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Scoring Scale:
4: Exceeds Expectations - Demonstrates mastery beyond required level
3: Meets Expectations - Solid performance meeting all requirements
2: Partially Meets - Shows potential but has development areas
1: Does Not Meet - Significant gaps in required competencies
Evaluation Dimensions:
• System Architecture (Weight: high)
• Technical Leadership (Weight: high)
• Mentoring (Weight: high)
• Cross Team Collab (Weight: high)
• Technology Evaluation (Weight: medium)
• Process Improvement (Weight: medium)
• Hiring Contribution (Weight: medium)
• Communication (Weight: high)
• Cultural Fit (Weight: medium)
• Learning Agility (Weight: medium)
CALIBRATION NOTES
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Hiring Bar: Calibrated for senior level software engineer role
Common Pitfalls:
• Avoid comparing candidates to each other rather than to the role standard
• Don't let one strong/weak area overshadow overall assessment
• Ensure consistent application of evaluation criteria
FILE:hiring_calibrator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Hiring Calibrator
Analyzes interview scores from multiple candidates and interviewers to detect bias,
calibration issues, and inconsistent rubric application. Generates calibration reports
with specific recommendations for interviewer coaching and process improvements.
Usage:
python hiring_calibrator.py --input interview_results.json --analysis-type comprehensive
python hiring_calibrator.py --input data.json --competencies technical,leadership --output report.json
python hiring_calibrator.py --input historical_data.json --trend-analysis --period quarterly
"""
import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import statistics
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any, Tuple
from collections import defaultdict, Counter
import math
class HiringCalibrator:
"""Analyzes interview data for bias detection and calibration issues."""
def __init__(self):
self.bias_thresholds = self._init_bias_thresholds()
self.calibration_standards = self._init_calibration_standards()
self.demographic_categories = self._init_demographic_categories()
def _init_bias_thresholds(self) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""Initialize statistical thresholds for bias detection."""
return {
"score_variance_threshold": 1.5, # Standard deviations
"pass_rate_difference_threshold": 0.15, # 15% difference
"interviewer_consistency_threshold": 0.8, # Correlation coefficient
"demographic_parity_threshold": 0.10, # 10% difference
"score_inflation_threshold": 0.3, # 30% above historical average
"score_deflation_threshold": 0.3, # 30% below historical average
"minimum_sample_size": 5 # Minimum candidates per analysis
}
def _init_calibration_standards(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize expected calibration standards."""
return {
"score_distribution": {
"target_mean": 2.8, # Expected average score (1-4 scale)
"target_std": 0.9, # Expected standard deviation
"expected_distribution": {
"1": 0.10, # 10% score 1 (does not meet)
"2": 0.25, # 25% score 2 (partially meets)
"3": 0.45, # 45% score 3 (meets expectations)
"4": 0.20 # 20% score 4 (exceeds expectations)
}
},
"interviewer_agreement": {
"minimum_correlation": 0.70, # Minimum correlation between interviewers
"maximum_std_deviation": 0.8, # Maximum std dev in scores for same candidate
"agreement_threshold": 0.75 # % of time interviewers should agree within 1 point
},
"pass_rates": {
"junior_level": 0.25, # 25% pass rate for junior roles
"mid_level": 0.20, # 20% pass rate for mid roles
"senior_level": 0.15, # 15% pass rate for senior roles
"staff_level": 0.10, # 10% pass rate for staff+ roles
"leadership": 0.12 # 12% pass rate for leadership roles
}
}
def _init_demographic_categories(self) -> List[str]:
"""Initialize demographic categories to analyze for bias."""
return [
"gender", "ethnicity", "education_level", "previous_company_size",
"years_experience", "university_tier", "geographic_location"
]
def analyze_hiring_calibration(self, interview_data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
analysis_type: str = "comprehensive",
competencies: Optional[List[str]] = None,
trend_analysis: bool = False,
period: str = "monthly") -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Perform comprehensive hiring calibration analysis."""
# Validate and preprocess data
processed_data = self._preprocess_interview_data(interview_data)
if len(processed_data) < self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"]:
return {
"error": "Insufficient data for analysis",
"minimum_required": self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"],
"actual_samples": len(processed_data)
}
# Perform different types of analysis based on request
analysis_results = {
"analysis_type": analysis_type,
"data_summary": self._generate_data_summary(processed_data),
"generated_at": datetime.now().isoformat()
}
if analysis_type in ["comprehensive", "bias"]:
analysis_results["bias_analysis"] = self._analyze_bias_patterns(processed_data, competencies)
if analysis_type in ["comprehensive", "calibration"]:
analysis_results["calibration_analysis"] = self._analyze_calibration_consistency(processed_data, competencies)
if analysis_type in ["comprehensive", "interviewer"]:
analysis_results["interviewer_analysis"] = self._analyze_interviewer_bias(processed_data)
if analysis_type in ["comprehensive", "scoring"]:
analysis_results["scoring_analysis"] = self._analyze_scoring_patterns(processed_data, competencies)
if trend_analysis:
analysis_results["trend_analysis"] = self._analyze_trends_over_time(processed_data, period)
# Generate recommendations
analysis_results["recommendations"] = self._generate_recommendations(analysis_results)
# Calculate overall calibration health score
analysis_results["calibration_health_score"] = self._calculate_health_score(analysis_results)
return analysis_results
def _preprocess_interview_data(self, raw_data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Clean and validate interview data."""
processed_data = []
for record in raw_data:
if self._validate_interview_record(record):
processed_record = self._standardize_record(record)
processed_data.append(processed_record)
return processed_data
def _validate_interview_record(self, record: Dict[str, Any]) -> bool:
"""Validate that an interview record has required fields."""
required_fields = ["candidate_id", "interviewer_id", "scores", "overall_recommendation", "date"]
for field in required_fields:
if field not in record or record[field] is None:
return False
# Validate scores format
if not isinstance(record["scores"], dict):
return False
# Validate score values are numeric and in valid range (1-4)
for competency, score in record["scores"].items():
if not isinstance(score, (int, float)) or not (1 <= score <= 4):
return False
return True
def _standardize_record(self, record: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Standardize record format and add computed fields."""
standardized = record.copy()
# Calculate average score
scores = list(record["scores"].values())
standardized["average_score"] = statistics.mean(scores)
# Standardize recommendation to binary
recommendation = record["overall_recommendation"].lower()
standardized["hire_decision"] = recommendation in ["hire", "strong hire", "yes"]
# Parse date if string
if isinstance(record["date"], str):
try:
standardized["date"] = datetime.fromisoformat(record["date"].replace("Z", "+00:00"))
except ValueError:
standardized["date"] = datetime.now()
# Add demographic info if available
for category in self.demographic_categories:
if category not in standardized:
standardized[category] = "unknown"
# Add level normalization
role = record.get("role", "").lower()
if any(level in role for level in ["junior", "associate", "entry"]):
standardized["normalized_level"] = "junior"
elif any(level in role for level in ["senior", "sr"]):
standardized["normalized_level"] = "senior"
elif any(level in role for level in ["staff", "principal", "lead"]):
standardized["normalized_level"] = "staff"
else:
standardized["normalized_level"] = "mid"
return standardized
def _generate_data_summary(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate summary statistics for the dataset."""
if not data:
return {}
total_candidates = len(data)
unique_interviewers = len(set(record["interviewer_id"] for record in data))
# Score statistics
all_scores = []
all_average_scores = []
hire_decisions = []
for record in data:
all_scores.extend(record["scores"].values())
all_average_scores.append(record["average_score"])
hire_decisions.append(record["hire_decision"])
# Date range
dates = [record["date"] for record in data if record["date"]]
date_range = {
"start_date": min(dates).isoformat() if dates else None,
"end_date": max(dates).isoformat() if dates else None,
"total_days": (max(dates) - min(dates)).days if len(dates) > 1 else 0
}
# Role distribution
roles = [record.get("role", "unknown") for record in data]
role_distribution = dict(Counter(roles))
return {
"total_candidates": total_candidates,
"unique_interviewers": unique_interviewers,
"candidates_per_interviewer": round(total_candidates / unique_interviewers, 2),
"date_range": date_range,
"score_statistics": {
"mean_individual_scores": round(statistics.mean(all_scores), 2),
"std_individual_scores": round(statistics.stdev(all_scores) if len(all_scores) > 1 else 0, 2),
"mean_average_scores": round(statistics.mean(all_average_scores), 2),
"std_average_scores": round(statistics.stdev(all_average_scores) if len(all_average_scores) > 1 else 0, 2)
},
"hire_rate": round(sum(hire_decisions) / len(hire_decisions), 3),
"role_distribution": role_distribution
}
def _analyze_bias_patterns(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
target_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze potential bias patterns in interview decisions."""
bias_analysis = {
"demographic_bias": {},
"interviewer_bias": {},
"competency_bias": {},
"overall_bias_score": 0
}
# Analyze demographic bias
for demographic in self.demographic_categories:
if all(record.get(demographic) == "unknown" for record in data):
continue
demographic_analysis = self._analyze_demographic_bias(data, demographic)
if demographic_analysis["bias_detected"]:
bias_analysis["demographic_bias"][demographic] = demographic_analysis
# Analyze interviewer bias
bias_analysis["interviewer_bias"] = self._analyze_interviewer_bias(data)
# Analyze competency bias if specified
if target_competencies:
bias_analysis["competency_bias"] = self._analyze_competency_bias(data, target_competencies)
# Calculate overall bias score
bias_analysis["overall_bias_score"] = self._calculate_bias_score(bias_analysis)
return bias_analysis
def _analyze_demographic_bias(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
demographic: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze bias for a specific demographic category."""
# Group data by demographic values
demographic_groups = defaultdict(list)
for record in data:
demo_value = record.get(demographic, "unknown")
if demo_value != "unknown":
demographic_groups[demo_value].append(record)
if len(demographic_groups) < 2:
return {"bias_detected": False, "reason": "insufficient_groups"}
# Calculate statistics for each group
group_stats = {}
for group, records in demographic_groups.items():
if len(records) >= self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"]:
scores = [r["average_score"] for r in records]
hire_rate = sum(r["hire_decision"] for r in records) / len(records)
group_stats[group] = {
"count": len(records),
"mean_score": statistics.mean(scores),
"hire_rate": hire_rate,
"std_score": statistics.stdev(scores) if len(scores) > 1 else 0
}
if len(group_stats) < 2:
return {"bias_detected": False, "reason": "insufficient_sample_sizes"}
# Detect statistical differences
bias_detected = False
bias_details = {}
# Check for significant differences in hire rates
hire_rates = [stats["hire_rate"] for stats in group_stats.values()]
max_hire_rate_diff = max(hire_rates) - min(hire_rates)
if max_hire_rate_diff > self.bias_thresholds["demographic_parity_threshold"]:
bias_detected = True
bias_details["hire_rate_disparity"] = {
"max_difference": round(max_hire_rate_diff, 3),
"threshold": self.bias_thresholds["demographic_parity_threshold"],
"group_stats": group_stats
}
# Check for significant differences in scoring
mean_scores = [stats["mean_score"] for stats in group_stats.values()]
max_score_diff = max(mean_scores) - min(mean_scores)
if max_score_diff > 0.5: # Half point difference threshold
bias_detected = True
bias_details["scoring_disparity"] = {
"max_difference": round(max_score_diff, 3),
"group_stats": group_stats
}
return {
"bias_detected": bias_detected,
"demographic": demographic,
"group_statistics": group_stats,
"bias_details": bias_details,
"recommendation": self._generate_demographic_bias_recommendation(demographic, bias_details) if bias_detected else None
}
def _analyze_interviewer_bias(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze bias patterns across different interviewers."""
interviewer_stats = defaultdict(list)
# Group by interviewer
for record in data:
interviewer_id = record["interviewer_id"]
interviewer_stats[interviewer_id].append(record)
# Calculate statistics per interviewer
interviewer_analysis = {}
for interviewer_id, records in interviewer_stats.items():
if len(records) >= self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"]:
scores = [r["average_score"] for r in records]
hire_rate = sum(r["hire_decision"] for r in records) / len(records)
interviewer_analysis[interviewer_id] = {
"total_interviews": len(records),
"mean_score": statistics.mean(scores),
"std_score": statistics.stdev(scores) if len(scores) > 1 else 0,
"hire_rate": hire_rate,
"score_inflation": self._detect_score_inflation(scores),
"consistency_score": self._calculate_interviewer_consistency(records)
}
# Identify outlier interviewers
if len(interviewer_analysis) > 1:
overall_mean_score = statistics.mean([stats["mean_score"] for stats in interviewer_analysis.values()])
overall_hire_rate = statistics.mean([stats["hire_rate"] for stats in interviewer_analysis.values()])
outlier_interviewers = {}
for interviewer_id, stats in interviewer_analysis.items():
issues = []
# Check for score inflation/deflation
if stats["mean_score"] > overall_mean_score * (1 + self.bias_thresholds["score_inflation_threshold"]):
issues.append("score_inflation")
elif stats["mean_score"] < overall_mean_score * (1 - self.bias_thresholds["score_deflation_threshold"]):
issues.append("score_deflation")
# Check for hire rate deviation
hire_rate_diff = abs(stats["hire_rate"] - overall_hire_rate)
if hire_rate_diff > self.bias_thresholds["pass_rate_difference_threshold"]:
issues.append("hire_rate_deviation")
# Check for low consistency
if stats["consistency_score"] < self.bias_thresholds["interviewer_consistency_threshold"]:
issues.append("low_consistency")
if issues:
outlier_interviewers[interviewer_id] = {
"issues": issues,
"statistics": stats,
"severity": len(issues) # More issues = higher severity
}
return {
"interviewer_statistics": interviewer_analysis,
"outlier_interviewers": outlier_interviewers if len(interviewer_analysis) > 1 else {},
"overall_consistency": self._calculate_overall_interviewer_consistency(data),
"recommendations": self._generate_interviewer_recommendations(outlier_interviewers if len(interviewer_analysis) > 1 else {})
}
def _analyze_competency_bias(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
competencies: List[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze bias patterns within specific competencies."""
competency_analysis = {}
for competency in competencies:
# Extract scores for this competency
competency_scores = []
for record in data:
if competency in record["scores"]:
competency_scores.append({
"score": record["scores"][competency],
"interviewer": record["interviewer_id"],
"candidate": record["candidate_id"],
"overall_decision": record["hire_decision"]
})
if len(competency_scores) < self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"]:
continue
# Analyze scoring patterns
scores = [item["score"] for item in competency_scores]
score_variance = statistics.variance(scores) if len(scores) > 1 else 0
# Analyze by interviewer
interviewer_competency_scores = defaultdict(list)
for item in competency_scores:
interviewer_competency_scores[item["interviewer"]].append(item["score"])
interviewer_variations = {}
if len(interviewer_competency_scores) > 1:
interviewer_means = {interviewer: statistics.mean(scores)
for interviewer, scores in interviewer_competency_scores.items()
if len(scores) >= 3}
if len(interviewer_means) > 1:
mean_of_means = statistics.mean(interviewer_means.values())
for interviewer, mean_score in interviewer_means.items():
deviation = abs(mean_score - mean_of_means)
if deviation > 0.5: # More than half point deviation
interviewer_variations[interviewer] = {
"mean_score": round(mean_score, 2),
"deviation_from_average": round(deviation, 2),
"sample_size": len(interviewer_competency_scores[interviewer])
}
competency_analysis[competency] = {
"total_scores": len(competency_scores),
"mean_score": round(statistics.mean(scores), 2),
"score_variance": round(score_variance, 2),
"interviewer_variations": interviewer_variations,
"bias_detected": len(interviewer_variations) > 0
}
return competency_analysis
def _analyze_calibration_consistency(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
target_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze calibration consistency across interviews."""
# Group candidates by those interviewed by multiple people
candidate_interviewers = defaultdict(list)
for record in data:
candidate_interviewers[record["candidate_id"]].append(record)
multi_interviewer_candidates = {
candidate: records for candidate, records in candidate_interviewers.items()
if len(records) > 1
}
if not multi_interviewer_candidates:
return {
"error": "No candidates with multiple interviewers found",
"single_interviewer_analysis": self._analyze_single_interviewer_consistency(data)
}
# Calculate agreement statistics
agreement_stats = []
score_correlations = []
for candidate, records in multi_interviewer_candidates.items():
candidate_scores = []
interviewer_pairs = []
for record in records:
avg_score = record["average_score"]
candidate_scores.append(avg_score)
interviewer_pairs.append(record["interviewer_id"])
if len(candidate_scores) > 1:
# Calculate standard deviation of scores for this candidate
score_std = statistics.stdev(candidate_scores)
agreement_stats.append(score_std)
# Check if all interviewers agree within 1 point
score_range = max(candidate_scores) - min(candidate_scores)
agreement_within_one = score_range <= 1.0
score_correlations.append({
"candidate": candidate,
"scores": candidate_scores,
"interviewers": interviewer_pairs,
"score_std": score_std,
"score_range": score_range,
"agreement_within_one": agreement_within_one
})
# Calculate overall calibration metrics
mean_score_std = statistics.mean(agreement_stats) if agreement_stats else 0
agreement_rate = sum(1 for corr in score_correlations if corr["agreement_within_one"]) / len(score_correlations) if score_correlations else 0
calibration_quality = "good"
if mean_score_std > self.calibration_standards["interviewer_agreement"]["maximum_std_deviation"]:
calibration_quality = "poor"
elif agreement_rate < self.calibration_standards["interviewer_agreement"]["agreement_threshold"]:
calibration_quality = "fair"
return {
"multi_interviewer_candidates": len(multi_interviewer_candidates),
"mean_score_standard_deviation": round(mean_score_std, 3),
"agreement_within_one_point_rate": round(agreement_rate, 3),
"calibration_quality": calibration_quality,
"candidate_agreement_details": score_correlations,
"target_standards": self.calibration_standards["interviewer_agreement"],
"recommendations": self._generate_calibration_recommendations(mean_score_std, agreement_rate)
}
def _analyze_scoring_patterns(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]],
target_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze overall scoring patterns and distributions."""
# Overall score distribution
all_individual_scores = []
all_average_scores = []
score_distribution = defaultdict(int)
for record in data:
avg_score = record["average_score"]
all_average_scores.append(avg_score)
for competency, score in record["scores"].items():
if not target_competencies or competency in target_competencies:
all_individual_scores.append(score)
score_distribution[str(int(score))] += 1
# Calculate distribution percentages
total_scores = sum(score_distribution.values())
score_percentages = {score: count/total_scores for score, count in score_distribution.items()}
# Compare against expected distribution
expected_dist = self.calibration_standards["score_distribution"]["expected_distribution"]
distribution_analysis = {}
for score in ["1", "2", "3", "4"]:
expected_pct = expected_dist.get(score, 0)
actual_pct = score_percentages.get(score, 0)
difference = actual_pct - expected_pct
distribution_analysis[score] = {
"expected_percentage": expected_pct,
"actual_percentage": round(actual_pct, 3),
"difference": round(difference, 3),
"significant_deviation": abs(difference) > 0.05 # 5% threshold
}
# Calculate scoring statistics
mean_score = statistics.mean(all_individual_scores) if all_individual_scores else 0
std_score = statistics.stdev(all_individual_scores) if len(all_individual_scores) > 1 else 0
target_mean = self.calibration_standards["score_distribution"]["target_mean"]
target_std = self.calibration_standards["score_distribution"]["target_std"]
# Analyze pass rates by level
level_pass_rates = {}
level_groups = defaultdict(list)
for record in data:
level = record.get("normalized_level", "unknown")
level_groups[level].append(record["hire_decision"])
for level, decisions in level_groups.items():
if len(decisions) >= self.bias_thresholds["minimum_sample_size"]:
pass_rate = sum(decisions) / len(decisions)
expected_rate = self.calibration_standards["pass_rates"].get(f"{level}_level", 0.15)
level_pass_rates[level] = {
"actual_pass_rate": round(pass_rate, 3),
"expected_pass_rate": expected_rate,
"difference": round(pass_rate - expected_rate, 3),
"sample_size": len(decisions)
}
return {
"score_statistics": {
"mean_score": round(mean_score, 2),
"std_score": round(std_score, 2),
"target_mean": target_mean,
"target_std": target_std,
"mean_deviation": round(abs(mean_score - target_mean), 2),
"std_deviation": round(abs(std_score - target_std), 2)
},
"score_distribution": distribution_analysis,
"level_pass_rates": level_pass_rates,
"overall_assessment": self._assess_scoring_health(distribution_analysis, mean_score, target_mean)
}
def _analyze_trends_over_time(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]], period: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze trends in hiring patterns over time."""
# Sort data by date
dated_data = [record for record in data if record.get("date")]
dated_data.sort(key=lambda x: x["date"])
if len(dated_data) < 10: # Need minimum data for trend analysis
return {"error": "Insufficient data for trend analysis", "minimum_required": 10}
# Group by time period
period_groups = defaultdict(list)
for record in dated_data:
date = record["date"]
if period == "weekly":
period_key = date.strftime("%Y-W%U")
elif period == "monthly":
period_key = date.strftime("%Y-%m")
elif period == "quarterly":
quarter = (date.month - 1) // 3 + 1
period_key = f"{date.year}-Q{quarter}"
else: # daily
period_key = date.strftime("%Y-%m-%d")
period_groups[period_key].append(record)
# Calculate metrics for each period
period_metrics = {}
for period_key, records in period_groups.items():
if len(records) >= 3: # Minimum for meaningful metrics
scores = [r["average_score"] for r in records]
hire_rate = sum(r["hire_decision"] for r in records) / len(records)
period_metrics[period_key] = {
"count": len(records),
"mean_score": statistics.mean(scores),
"hire_rate": hire_rate,
"std_score": statistics.stdev(scores) if len(scores) > 1 else 0
}
if len(period_metrics) < 3:
return {"error": "Insufficient periods for trend analysis"}
# Analyze trends
sorted_periods = sorted(period_metrics.keys())
mean_scores = [period_metrics[p]["mean_score"] for p in sorted_periods]
hire_rates = [period_metrics[p]["hire_rate"] for p in sorted_periods]
# Simple linear trend calculation
score_trend = self._calculate_linear_trend(mean_scores)
hire_rate_trend = self._calculate_linear_trend(hire_rates)
return {
"period": period,
"total_periods": len(period_metrics),
"period_metrics": period_metrics,
"trends": {
"score_trend": {
"direction": "increasing" if score_trend > 0.01 else "decreasing" if score_trend < -0.01 else "stable",
"slope": round(score_trend, 4),
"significance": "significant" if abs(score_trend) > 0.05 else "minor"
},
"hire_rate_trend": {
"direction": "increasing" if hire_rate_trend > 0.005 else "decreasing" if hire_rate_trend < -0.005 else "stable",
"slope": round(hire_rate_trend, 4),
"significance": "significant" if abs(hire_rate_trend) > 0.02 else "minor"
}
},
"insights": self._generate_trend_insights(score_trend, hire_rate_trend, period_metrics)
}
def _calculate_linear_trend(self, values: List[float]) -> float:
"""Calculate simple linear trend slope."""
if len(values) < 2:
return 0
n = len(values)
x = list(range(n))
# Calculate slope using least squares
x_mean = statistics.mean(x)
y_mean = statistics.mean(values)
numerator = sum((x[i] - x_mean) * (values[i] - y_mean) for i in range(n))
denominator = sum((x[i] - x_mean) ** 2 for i in range(n))
return numerator / denominator if denominator != 0 else 0
def _detect_score_inflation(self, scores: List[float]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Detect if an interviewer shows score inflation patterns."""
if len(scores) < 5:
return {"insufficient_data": True}
mean_score = statistics.mean(scores)
std_score = statistics.stdev(scores)
# Check against expected mean (2.8)
expected_mean = self.calibration_standards["score_distribution"]["target_mean"]
deviation = mean_score - expected_mean
# High scores with low variance might indicate inflation
high_scores_low_variance = mean_score > 3.2 and std_score < 0.5
# Check distribution - too many 4s might indicate inflation
score_counts = Counter([int(score) for score in scores])
four_count_ratio = score_counts.get(4, 0) / len(scores)
return {
"mean_score": round(mean_score, 2),
"expected_mean": expected_mean,
"deviation": round(deviation, 2),
"high_scores_low_variance": high_scores_low_variance,
"four_count_ratio": round(four_count_ratio, 2),
"inflation_detected": deviation > 0.3 or high_scores_low_variance or four_count_ratio > 0.4
}
def _calculate_interviewer_consistency(self, records: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> float:
"""Calculate consistency score for an interviewer."""
if len(records) < 3:
return 0.5 # Neutral score for insufficient data
# Look at variance in scoring
avg_scores = [r["average_score"] for r in records]
score_variance = statistics.variance(avg_scores)
# Look at decision consistency relative to scores
decisions = [r["hire_decision"] for r in records]
scores_of_hires = [r["average_score"] for r in records if r["hire_decision"]]
scores_of_no_hires = [r["average_score"] for r in records if not r["hire_decision"]]
# Good consistency means hires have higher average scores
decision_consistency = 0.5
if scores_of_hires and scores_of_no_hires:
hire_mean = statistics.mean(scores_of_hires)
no_hire_mean = statistics.mean(scores_of_no_hires)
score_gap = hire_mean - no_hire_mean
decision_consistency = min(1.0, max(0.0, score_gap / 2.0)) # Normalize to 0-1
# Combine metrics (lower variance = higher consistency)
variance_consistency = max(0.0, 1.0 - (score_variance / 2.0))
return (decision_consistency + variance_consistency) / 2
def _calculate_overall_interviewer_consistency(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Calculate overall consistency across all interviewers."""
interviewer_consistency_scores = []
interviewer_records = defaultdict(list)
for record in data:
interviewer_records[record["interviewer_id"]].append(record)
for interviewer_id, records in interviewer_records.items():
if len(records) >= 3:
consistency = self._calculate_interviewer_consistency(records)
interviewer_consistency_scores.append(consistency)
if not interviewer_consistency_scores:
return {"error": "Insufficient data per interviewer for consistency analysis"}
return {
"mean_consistency": round(statistics.mean(interviewer_consistency_scores), 3),
"std_consistency": round(statistics.stdev(interviewer_consistency_scores) if len(interviewer_consistency_scores) > 1 else 0, 3),
"min_consistency": round(min(interviewer_consistency_scores), 3),
"max_consistency": round(max(interviewer_consistency_scores), 3),
"interviewers_analyzed": len(interviewer_consistency_scores),
"target_threshold": self.bias_thresholds["interviewer_consistency_threshold"]
}
def _calculate_bias_score(self, bias_analysis: Dict[str, Any]) -> float:
"""Calculate overall bias score (0-1, where 1 is most biased)."""
bias_factors = []
# Demographic bias factors
demographic_bias = bias_analysis.get("demographic_bias", {})
for demo, analysis in demographic_bias.items():
if analysis.get("bias_detected"):
bias_factors.append(0.3) # Each demographic bias adds 0.3
# Interviewer bias factors
interviewer_bias = bias_analysis.get("interviewer_bias", {})
outlier_interviewers = interviewer_bias.get("outlier_interviewers", {})
if outlier_interviewers:
# Scale by severity and number of outliers
total_severity = sum(info["severity"] for info in outlier_interviewers.values())
bias_factors.append(min(0.5, total_severity * 0.1))
# Competency bias factors
competency_bias = bias_analysis.get("competency_bias", {})
for comp, analysis in competency_bias.items():
if analysis.get("bias_detected"):
bias_factors.append(0.2) # Each competency bias adds 0.2
return min(1.0, sum(bias_factors))
def _calculate_health_score(self, analysis: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Calculate overall calibration health score."""
health_factors = []
# Bias score (lower is better)
bias_analysis = analysis.get("bias_analysis", {})
bias_score = bias_analysis.get("overall_bias_score", 0)
bias_health = max(0, 1 - bias_score)
health_factors.append(("bias", bias_health, 0.3))
# Calibration consistency
calibration_analysis = analysis.get("calibration_analysis", {})
if "calibration_quality" in calibration_analysis:
quality_map = {"good": 1.0, "fair": 0.7, "poor": 0.3}
calibration_health = quality_map.get(calibration_analysis["calibration_quality"], 0.5)
health_factors.append(("calibration", calibration_health, 0.25))
# Interviewer consistency
interviewer_analysis = analysis.get("interviewer_analysis", {})
overall_consistency = interviewer_analysis.get("overall_consistency", {})
if "mean_consistency" in overall_consistency:
consistency_health = overall_consistency["mean_consistency"]
health_factors.append(("interviewer_consistency", consistency_health, 0.25))
# Scoring patterns health
scoring_analysis = analysis.get("scoring_analysis", {})
if "overall_assessment" in scoring_analysis:
assessment_map = {"healthy": 1.0, "concerning": 0.6, "poor": 0.2}
scoring_health = assessment_map.get(scoring_analysis["overall_assessment"], 0.5)
health_factors.append(("scoring_patterns", scoring_health, 0.2))
# Calculate weighted average
if health_factors:
weighted_sum = sum(score * weight for _, score, weight in health_factors)
total_weight = sum(weight for _, _, weight in health_factors)
overall_score = weighted_sum / total_weight
else:
overall_score = 0.5 # Neutral if no data
# Categorize health
if overall_score >= 0.8:
health_category = "excellent"
elif overall_score >= 0.7:
health_category = "good"
elif overall_score >= 0.5:
health_category = "fair"
else:
health_category = "poor"
return {
"overall_score": round(overall_score, 3),
"health_category": health_category,
"component_scores": {name: round(score, 3) for name, score, _ in health_factors},
"improvement_priority": self._identify_improvement_priorities(health_factors)
}
def _identify_improvement_priorities(self, health_factors: List[Tuple[str, float, float]]) -> List[str]:
"""Identify areas that need the most improvement."""
priorities = []
for name, score, weight in health_factors:
impact = (1 - score) * weight # Low scores with high weights = high priority
if impact > 0.15: # Significant impact threshold
priorities.append(name)
# Sort by impact (highest first)
priorities.sort(key=lambda name: next((1 - score) * weight for n, score, weight in health_factors if n == name), reverse=True)
return priorities
def _generate_recommendations(self, analysis: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Generate actionable recommendations based on analysis results."""
recommendations = []
# Bias-related recommendations
bias_analysis = analysis.get("bias_analysis", {})
# Demographic bias recommendations
for demo, demo_analysis in bias_analysis.get("demographic_bias", {}).items():
if demo_analysis.get("bias_detected"):
recommendations.append({
"priority": "high",
"category": "bias_mitigation",
"title": f"Address {demo.replace('_', ' ').title()} Bias",
"description": demo_analysis.get("recommendation", f"Implement bias mitigation strategies for {demo}"),
"actions": [
"Conduct unconscious bias training focused on this demographic",
"Review and standardize interview questions",
"Implement diverse interview panels",
"Monitor hiring metrics by demographic group"
]
})
# Interviewer-specific recommendations
interviewer_analysis = bias_analysis.get("interviewer_bias", {})
outlier_interviewers = interviewer_analysis.get("outlier_interviewers", {})
for interviewer_id, outlier_info in outlier_interviewers.items():
issues = outlier_info["issues"]
priority = "high" if outlier_info["severity"] >= 3 else "medium"
actions = []
if "score_inflation" in issues:
actions.extend([
"Provide calibration training on scoring standards",
"Shadow experienced interviewers for recalibration",
"Review examples of each score level"
])
if "score_deflation" in issues:
actions.extend([
"Review expectations for role level",
"Calibrate against recent successful hires",
"Discuss evaluation criteria with hiring manager"
])
if "hire_rate_deviation" in issues:
actions.extend([
"Review hiring bar standards",
"Participate in calibration sessions",
"Compare decision criteria with team"
])
if "low_consistency" in issues:
actions.extend([
"Practice structured interviewing techniques",
"Use standardized scorecards",
"Document specific examples for each score"
])
recommendations.append({
"priority": priority,
"category": "interviewer_coaching",
"title": f"Coach Interviewer {interviewer_id}",
"description": f"Address issues: {', '.join(issues)}",
"actions": list(set(actions)) # Remove duplicates
})
# Calibration recommendations
calibration_analysis = analysis.get("calibration_analysis", {})
if calibration_analysis.get("calibration_quality") in ["fair", "poor"]:
recommendations.append({
"priority": "high",
"category": "calibration_improvement",
"title": "Improve Interview Calibration",
"description": f"Current calibration quality: {calibration_analysis.get('calibration_quality')}",
"actions": [
"Conduct monthly calibration sessions",
"Create shared examples of good/poor answers",
"Implement mandatory interviewer shadowing",
"Standardize scoring rubrics across all interviewers",
"Review and align on role expectations"
]
})
# Scoring pattern recommendations
scoring_analysis = analysis.get("scoring_analysis", {})
if scoring_analysis.get("overall_assessment") in ["concerning", "poor"]:
recommendations.append({
"priority": "medium",
"category": "scoring_standards",
"title": "Adjust Scoring Standards",
"description": "Scoring patterns deviate significantly from expected distribution",
"actions": [
"Review and communicate target score distributions",
"Provide examples for each score level",
"Monitor pass rates by role level",
"Adjust hiring bar if consistently too high/low"
]
})
# Health score recommendations
health_score = analysis.get("calibration_health_score", {})
priorities = health_score.get("improvement_priority", [])
if "bias" in priorities:
recommendations.append({
"priority": "critical",
"category": "bias_mitigation",
"title": "Implement Comprehensive Bias Mitigation",
"description": "Multiple bias indicators detected across the hiring process",
"actions": [
"Mandatory unconscious bias training for all interviewers",
"Implement structured interview protocols",
"Diversify interview panels",
"Regular bias audits and monitoring",
"Create accountability metrics for fair hiring"
]
})
# Sort by priority
priority_order = {"critical": 0, "high": 1, "medium": 2, "low": 3}
recommendations.sort(key=lambda x: priority_order.get(x["priority"], 3))
return recommendations
def _generate_demographic_bias_recommendation(self, demographic: str, bias_details: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Generate specific recommendation for demographic bias."""
if "hire_rate_disparity" in bias_details:
return f"Significant hire rate disparity detected for {demographic}. Implement structured interviews and diverse panels."
elif "scoring_disparity" in bias_details:
return f"Scoring disparity detected for {demographic}. Provide unconscious bias training and standardize evaluation criteria."
else:
return f"Potential bias detected for {demographic}. Monitor closely and implement bias mitigation strategies."
def _generate_interviewer_recommendations(self, outlier_interviewers: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate recommendations for interviewer issues."""
if not outlier_interviewers:
return ["All interviewers performing within expected ranges"]
recommendations = []
for interviewer, info in outlier_interviewers.items():
issues = info["issues"]
if len(issues) >= 2:
recommendations.append(f"Interviewer {interviewer}: Requires comprehensive recalibration - multiple issues detected")
elif "score_inflation" in issues:
recommendations.append(f"Interviewer {interviewer}: Provide calibration training on scoring standards")
elif "hire_rate_deviation" in issues:
recommendations.append(f"Interviewer {interviewer}: Review hiring bar standards and decision criteria")
return recommendations
def _generate_calibration_recommendations(self, mean_std: float, agreement_rate: float) -> List[str]:
"""Generate calibration improvement recommendations."""
recommendations = []
if mean_std > self.calibration_standards["interviewer_agreement"]["maximum_std_deviation"]:
recommendations.append("High score variance detected - implement regular calibration sessions")
recommendations.append("Create shared examples of scoring standards for each competency")
if agreement_rate < self.calibration_standards["interviewer_agreement"]["agreement_threshold"]:
recommendations.append("Low interviewer agreement rate - standardize interview questions and evaluation criteria")
recommendations.append("Implement mandatory interviewer training on consistent evaluation")
if not recommendations:
recommendations.append("Calibration appears healthy - maintain current practices")
return recommendations
def _assess_scoring_health(self, distribution: Dict[str, Any], mean_score: float, target_mean: float) -> str:
"""Assess overall health of scoring patterns."""
issues = 0
# Check distribution deviations
for score_level, analysis in distribution.items():
if analysis["significant_deviation"]:
issues += 1
# Check mean deviation
if abs(mean_score - target_mean) > 0.3:
issues += 1
if issues == 0:
return "healthy"
elif issues <= 2:
return "concerning"
else:
return "poor"
def _generate_trend_insights(self, score_trend: float, hire_rate_trend: float, period_metrics: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate insights from trend analysis."""
insights = []
if abs(score_trend) > 0.05:
direction = "increasing" if score_trend > 0 else "decreasing"
insights.append(f"Significant {direction} trend in average scores over time")
if score_trend > 0:
insights.append("May indicate score inflation or improving candidate quality")
else:
insights.append("May indicate stricter evaluation or declining candidate quality")
if abs(hire_rate_trend) > 0.02:
direction = "increasing" if hire_rate_trend > 0 else "decreasing"
insights.append(f"Significant {direction} trend in hire rates over time")
if hire_rate_trend > 0:
insights.append("Consider if hiring bar has lowered or candidate pool improved")
else:
insights.append("Consider if hiring bar has raised or candidate pool declined")
# Check for consistency
period_values = list(period_metrics.values())
hire_rates = [p["hire_rate"] for p in period_values]
hire_rate_variance = statistics.variance(hire_rates) if len(hire_rates) > 1 else 0
if hire_rate_variance > 0.01: # High variance in hire rates
insights.append("High variance in hire rates across periods - consider process standardization")
if not insights:
insights.append("Hiring patterns appear stable over time")
return insights
def _analyze_single_interviewer_consistency(self, data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Analyze consistency for single-interviewer candidates."""
# Look at consistency within individual interviewers
interviewer_scores = defaultdict(list)
for record in data:
interviewer_scores[record["interviewer_id"]].extend(record["scores"].values())
consistency_analysis = {}
for interviewer, scores in interviewer_scores.items():
if len(scores) >= 10: # Need sufficient data
consistency_analysis[interviewer] = {
"mean_score": round(statistics.mean(scores), 2),
"std_score": round(statistics.stdev(scores), 2),
"coefficient_of_variation": round(statistics.stdev(scores) / statistics.mean(scores), 2),
"total_scores": len(scores)
}
return consistency_analysis
def format_human_readable(calibration_report: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format calibration report in human-readable format."""
output = []
# Header
output.append("HIRING CALIBRATION ANALYSIS REPORT")
output.append("=" * 60)
output.append(f"Analysis Type: {calibration_report.get('analysis_type', 'N/A').title()}")
output.append(f"Generated: {calibration_report.get('generated_at', 'N/A')}")
if "error" in calibration_report:
output.append(f"\nError: {calibration_report['error']}")
return "\n".join(output)
# Data Summary
data_summary = calibration_report.get("data_summary", {})
if data_summary:
output.append(f"\nDATA SUMMARY")
output.append("-" * 30)
output.append(f"Total Candidates: {data_summary.get('total_candidates', 0)}")
output.append(f"Unique Interviewers: {data_summary.get('unique_interviewers', 0)}")
output.append(f"Overall Hire Rate: {data_summary.get('hire_rate', 0):.1%}")
score_stats = data_summary.get("score_statistics", {})
output.append(f"Average Score: {score_stats.get('mean_average_scores', 0):.2f}")
output.append(f"Score Std Dev: {score_stats.get('std_average_scores', 0):.2f}")
# Health Score
health_score = calibration_report.get("calibration_health_score", {})
if health_score:
output.append(f"\nCALIBRATION HEALTH SCORE")
output.append("-" * 30)
output.append(f"Overall Score: {health_score.get('overall_score', 0):.3f}")
output.append(f"Health Category: {health_score.get('health_category', 'Unknown').title()}")
if health_score.get("improvement_priority"):
output.append(f"Priority Areas: {', '.join(health_score['improvement_priority'])}")
# Bias Analysis
bias_analysis = calibration_report.get("bias_analysis", {})
if bias_analysis:
output.append(f"\nBIAS ANALYSIS")
output.append("-" * 30)
output.append(f"Overall Bias Score: {bias_analysis.get('overall_bias_score', 0):.3f}")
# Demographic bias
demographic_bias = bias_analysis.get("demographic_bias", {})
if demographic_bias:
output.append(f"\nDemographic Bias Issues:")
for demo, analysis in demographic_bias.items():
output.append(f" • {demo.replace('_', ' ').title()}: {analysis.get('bias_details', {}).keys()}")
# Interviewer bias
interviewer_bias = bias_analysis.get("interviewer_bias", {})
outlier_interviewers = interviewer_bias.get("outlier_interviewers", {})
if outlier_interviewers:
output.append(f"\nOutlier Interviewers:")
for interviewer, info in outlier_interviewers.items():
issues = ", ".join(info["issues"])
output.append(f" • {interviewer}: {issues}")
# Calibration Analysis
calibration_analysis = calibration_report.get("calibration_analysis", {})
if calibration_analysis and "error" not in calibration_analysis:
output.append(f"\nCALIBRATION CONSISTENCY")
output.append("-" * 30)
output.append(f"Quality: {calibration_analysis.get('calibration_quality', 'Unknown').title()}")
output.append(f"Agreement Rate: {calibration_analysis.get('agreement_within_one_point_rate', 0):.1%}")
output.append(f"Score Std Dev: {calibration_analysis.get('mean_score_standard_deviation', 0):.3f}")
# Scoring Analysis
scoring_analysis = calibration_report.get("scoring_analysis", {})
if scoring_analysis:
output.append(f"\nSCORING PATTERNS")
output.append("-" * 30)
output.append(f"Overall Assessment: {scoring_analysis.get('overall_assessment', 'Unknown').title()}")
score_stats = scoring_analysis.get("score_statistics", {})
output.append(f"Mean Score: {score_stats.get('mean_score', 0):.2f} (Target: {score_stats.get('target_mean', 0):.2f})")
# Distribution analysis
distribution = scoring_analysis.get("score_distribution", {})
if distribution:
output.append(f"\nScore Distribution vs Expected:")
for score in ["1", "2", "3", "4"]:
if score in distribution:
actual = distribution[score]["actual_percentage"]
expected = distribution[score]["expected_percentage"]
output.append(f" Score {score}: {actual:.1%} (Expected: {expected:.1%})")
# Top Recommendations
recommendations = calibration_report.get("recommendations", [])
if recommendations:
output.append(f"\nTOP RECOMMENDATIONS")
output.append("-" * 30)
for i, rec in enumerate(recommendations[:5], 1): # Show top 5
output.append(f"{i}. {rec['title']} ({rec['priority'].title()} Priority)")
output.append(f" {rec['description']}")
if rec.get('actions'):
output.append(f" Actions: {len(rec['actions'])} specific action items")
return "\n".join(output)
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Analyze interview data for bias and calibration issues")
parser.add_argument("--input", type=str, required=True, help="Input JSON file with interview results data")
parser.add_argument("--analysis-type", type=str, choices=["comprehensive", "bias", "calibration", "interviewer", "scoring"],
default="comprehensive", help="Type of analysis to perform")
parser.add_argument("--competencies", type=str, help="Comma-separated list of competencies to focus on")
parser.add_argument("--trend-analysis", action="store_true", help="Perform trend analysis over time")
parser.add_argument("--period", type=str, choices=["daily", "weekly", "monthly", "quarterly"],
default="monthly", help="Time period for trend analysis")
parser.add_argument("--output", type=str, help="Output file path")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["json", "text", "both"], default="both", help="Output format")
args = parser.parse_args()
# Load input data
try:
with open(args.input, 'r') as f:
interview_data = json.load(f)
if not isinstance(interview_data, list):
print("Error: Input data must be a JSON array of interview records")
sys.exit(1)
except FileNotFoundError:
print(f"Error: Input file '{args.input}' not found")
sys.exit(1)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in input file: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error reading input file: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
# Initialize calibrator and run analysis
calibrator = HiringCalibrator()
competencies = args.competencies.split(',') if args.competencies else None
try:
results = calibrator.analyze_hiring_calibration(
interview_data=interview_data,
analysis_type=args.analysis_type,
competencies=competencies,
trend_analysis=args.trend_analysis,
period=args.period
)
# Handle output
if args.output:
output_path = args.output
json_path = output_path if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.json"
text_path = output_path.replace('.json', '.txt') if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.txt"
else:
base_filename = f"calibration_report_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
json_path = f"{base_filename}.json"
text_path = f"{base_filename}.txt"
# Write outputs
if args.format in ["json", "both"]:
with open(json_path, 'w') as f:
json.dump(results, f, indent=2, default=str)
print(f"JSON report written to: {json_path}")
if args.format in ["text", "both"]:
with open(text_path, 'w') as f:
f.write(format_human_readable(results))
print(f"Text report written to: {text_path}")
# Print summary
print(f"\nCalibration Analysis Summary:")
if "error" in results:
print(f"Error: {results['error']}")
else:
health_score = results.get("calibration_health_score", {})
print(f"Health Score: {health_score.get('overall_score', 0):.3f} ({health_score.get('health_category', 'Unknown').title()})")
bias_score = results.get("bias_analysis", {}).get("overall_bias_score", 0)
print(f"Bias Score: {bias_score:.3f} (Lower is better)")
recommendations = results.get("recommendations", [])
print(f"Recommendations Generated: {len(recommendations)}")
if recommendations:
print(f"Top Priority: {recommendations[0]['title']} ({recommendations[0]['priority'].title()})")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error during analysis: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:loop_designer.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Interview Loop Designer
Generates calibrated interview loops tailored to specific roles, levels, and teams.
Creates complete interview loops with rounds, focus areas, time allocation,
interviewer skill requirements, and scorecard templates.
Usage:
python loop_designer.py --role "Senior Software Engineer" --level senior --team platform
python loop_designer.py --role "Product Manager" --level mid --competencies leadership,strategy
python loop_designer.py --input role_definition.json --output loops/
"""
import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any, Tuple
from collections import defaultdict
class InterviewLoopDesigner:
"""Designs comprehensive interview loops based on role requirements."""
def __init__(self):
self.competency_frameworks = self._init_competency_frameworks()
self.role_templates = self._init_role_templates()
self.interviewer_skills = self._init_interviewer_skills()
def _init_competency_frameworks(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize competency frameworks for different roles."""
return {
"software_engineer": {
"junior": {
"required": ["coding_fundamentals", "debugging", "testing_basics", "version_control"],
"preferred": ["system_understanding", "code_review", "collaboration"],
"focus_areas": ["technical_execution", "learning_agility", "team_collaboration"]
},
"mid": {
"required": ["advanced_coding", "system_design_basics", "testing_strategy", "debugging_complex"],
"preferred": ["mentoring_basics", "technical_communication", "project_ownership"],
"focus_areas": ["technical_depth", "system_thinking", "ownership"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["system_architecture", "technical_leadership", "mentoring", "cross_team_collab"],
"preferred": ["technology_evaluation", "process_improvement", "hiring_contribution"],
"focus_areas": ["technical_leadership", "system_architecture", "people_development"]
},
"staff": {
"required": ["architectural_vision", "organizational_impact", "technical_strategy", "team_building"],
"preferred": ["industry_influence", "innovation_leadership", "executive_communication"],
"focus_areas": ["organizational_impact", "technical_vision", "strategic_influence"]
},
"principal": {
"required": ["company_wide_impact", "technical_vision", "talent_development", "strategic_planning"],
"preferred": ["industry_leadership", "board_communication", "market_influence"],
"focus_areas": ["strategic_leadership", "organizational_transformation", "external_influence"]
}
},
"product_manager": {
"junior": {
"required": ["product_execution", "user_research", "data_analysis", "stakeholder_comm"],
"preferred": ["market_awareness", "technical_understanding", "project_management"],
"focus_areas": ["execution_excellence", "user_focus", "analytical_thinking"]
},
"mid": {
"required": ["product_strategy", "cross_functional_leadership", "metrics_design", "market_analysis"],
"preferred": ["team_building", "technical_collaboration", "competitive_analysis"],
"focus_areas": ["strategic_thinking", "leadership", "business_impact"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["business_strategy", "team_leadership", "p&l_ownership", "market_positioning"],
"preferred": ["hiring_leadership", "board_communication", "partnership_development"],
"focus_areas": ["business_leadership", "market_strategy", "organizational_impact"]
},
"staff": {
"required": ["portfolio_management", "organizational_leadership", "strategic_planning", "market_creation"],
"preferred": ["executive_presence", "investor_relations", "acquisition_strategy"],
"focus_areas": ["strategic_leadership", "market_innovation", "organizational_transformation"]
}
},
"designer": {
"junior": {
"required": ["design_fundamentals", "user_research", "prototyping", "design_tools"],
"preferred": ["user_empathy", "visual_design", "collaboration"],
"focus_areas": ["design_execution", "user_research", "creative_problem_solving"]
},
"mid": {
"required": ["design_systems", "user_testing", "cross_functional_collab", "design_strategy"],
"preferred": ["mentoring", "process_improvement", "business_understanding"],
"focus_areas": ["design_leadership", "system_thinking", "business_impact"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["design_leadership", "team_building", "strategic_design", "stakeholder_management"],
"preferred": ["design_culture", "hiring_leadership", "executive_communication"],
"focus_areas": ["design_strategy", "team_leadership", "organizational_impact"]
}
},
"data_scientist": {
"junior": {
"required": ["statistical_analysis", "python_r", "data_visualization", "sql"],
"preferred": ["machine_learning", "business_understanding", "communication"],
"focus_areas": ["analytical_skills", "technical_execution", "business_impact"]
},
"mid": {
"required": ["advanced_ml", "experiment_design", "data_engineering", "stakeholder_comm"],
"preferred": ["mentoring", "project_leadership", "product_collaboration"],
"focus_areas": ["advanced_analytics", "project_leadership", "cross_functional_impact"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["data_strategy", "team_leadership", "ml_systems", "business_strategy"],
"preferred": ["hiring_leadership", "executive_communication", "technology_evaluation"],
"focus_areas": ["strategic_leadership", "technical_vision", "organizational_impact"]
}
},
"devops_engineer": {
"junior": {
"required": ["infrastructure_basics", "scripting", "monitoring", "troubleshooting"],
"preferred": ["automation", "cloud_platforms", "security_awareness"],
"focus_areas": ["operational_excellence", "automation_mindset", "problem_solving"]
},
"mid": {
"required": ["ci_cd_design", "infrastructure_as_code", "security_implementation", "performance_optimization"],
"preferred": ["team_collaboration", "incident_management", "capacity_planning"],
"focus_areas": ["system_reliability", "automation_leadership", "cross_team_collaboration"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["platform_architecture", "team_leadership", "security_strategy", "organizational_impact"],
"preferred": ["hiring_contribution", "technology_evaluation", "executive_communication"],
"focus_areas": ["platform_leadership", "strategic_thinking", "organizational_transformation"]
}
},
"engineering_manager": {
"junior": {
"required": ["team_leadership", "technical_background", "people_management", "project_coordination"],
"preferred": ["hiring_experience", "performance_management", "technical_mentoring"],
"focus_areas": ["people_leadership", "team_building", "execution_excellence"]
},
"senior": {
"required": ["organizational_leadership", "strategic_planning", "talent_development", "cross_functional_leadership"],
"preferred": ["technical_vision", "culture_building", "executive_communication"],
"focus_areas": ["organizational_impact", "strategic_leadership", "talent_development"]
},
"staff": {
"required": ["multi_team_leadership", "organizational_strategy", "executive_presence", "cultural_transformation"],
"preferred": ["board_communication", "market_understanding", "acquisition_integration"],
"focus_areas": ["organizational_transformation", "strategic_leadership", "cultural_evolution"]
}
}
}
def _init_role_templates(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize role-specific interview templates."""
return {
"software_engineer": {
"core_rounds": ["technical_phone_screen", "coding_deep_dive", "system_design", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["technical_leadership", "domain_expertise", "culture_fit"],
"total_duration_range": (180, 360), # 3-6 hours
"required_competencies": ["coding", "problem_solving", "communication"]
},
"product_manager": {
"core_rounds": ["product_sense", "analytical_thinking", "execution_process", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["strategic_thinking", "technical_collaboration", "leadership"],
"total_duration_range": (180, 300), # 3-5 hours
"required_competencies": ["product_strategy", "analytical_thinking", "stakeholder_management"]
},
"designer": {
"core_rounds": ["portfolio_review", "design_challenge", "collaboration_process", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["design_system_thinking", "research_methodology", "leadership"],
"total_duration_range": (180, 300), # 3-5 hours
"required_competencies": ["design_process", "user_empathy", "visual_communication"]
},
"data_scientist": {
"core_rounds": ["technical_assessment", "case_study", "statistical_thinking", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["ml_systems", "business_strategy", "technical_leadership"],
"total_duration_range": (210, 330), # 3.5-5.5 hours
"required_competencies": ["statistical_analysis", "programming", "business_acumen"]
},
"devops_engineer": {
"core_rounds": ["technical_assessment", "system_design", "troubleshooting", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["security_assessment", "automation_design", "leadership"],
"total_duration_range": (180, 300), # 3-5 hours
"required_competencies": ["infrastructure", "automation", "problem_solving"]
},
"engineering_manager": {
"core_rounds": ["leadership_assessment", "technical_background", "people_management", "behavioral"],
"optional_rounds": ["strategic_thinking", "hiring_assessment", "culture_building"],
"total_duration_range": (240, 360), # 4-6 hours
"required_competencies": ["people_leadership", "technical_understanding", "strategic_thinking"]
}
}
def _init_interviewer_skills(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize interviewer skill requirements for different round types."""
return {
"technical_phone_screen": {
"required_skills": ["technical_assessment", "coding_evaluation"],
"preferred_experience": ["same_domain", "senior_level"],
"calibration_level": "standard"
},
"coding_deep_dive": {
"required_skills": ["advanced_technical", "code_quality_assessment"],
"preferred_experience": ["senior_engineer", "system_design"],
"calibration_level": "high"
},
"system_design": {
"required_skills": ["architecture_design", "scalability_assessment"],
"preferred_experience": ["senior_architect", "large_scale_systems"],
"calibration_level": "high"
},
"behavioral": {
"required_skills": ["behavioral_interviewing", "competency_assessment"],
"preferred_experience": ["hiring_manager", "people_leadership"],
"calibration_level": "standard"
},
"technical_leadership": {
"required_skills": ["leadership_assessment", "technical_mentoring"],
"preferred_experience": ["engineering_manager", "tech_lead"],
"calibration_level": "high"
},
"product_sense": {
"required_skills": ["product_evaluation", "market_analysis"],
"preferred_experience": ["product_manager", "product_leadership"],
"calibration_level": "high"
},
"analytical_thinking": {
"required_skills": ["data_analysis", "metrics_evaluation"],
"preferred_experience": ["data_analyst", "product_manager"],
"calibration_level": "standard"
},
"design_challenge": {
"required_skills": ["design_evaluation", "user_experience"],
"preferred_experience": ["senior_designer", "design_manager"],
"calibration_level": "high"
}
}
def generate_interview_loop(self, role: str, level: str, team: Optional[str] = None,
competencies: Optional[List[str]] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate a complete interview loop for the specified role and level."""
# Normalize inputs
role_key = role.lower().replace(" ", "_").replace("-", "_")
level_key = level.lower()
# Get role template and competency requirements
if role_key not in self.competency_frameworks:
role_key = self._find_closest_role(role_key)
if level_key not in self.competency_frameworks[role_key]:
level_key = self._find_closest_level(role_key, level_key)
competency_req = self.competency_frameworks[role_key][level_key]
role_template = self.role_templates.get(role_key, self.role_templates["software_engineer"])
# Design the interview loop
rounds = self._design_rounds(role_key, level_key, competency_req, role_template, competencies)
schedule = self._create_schedule(rounds)
scorecard = self._generate_scorecard(role_key, level_key, competency_req)
interviewer_requirements = self._define_interviewer_requirements(rounds)
return {
"role": role,
"level": level,
"team": team,
"generated_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
"total_duration_minutes": sum(round_info["duration_minutes"] for round_info in rounds.values()),
"total_rounds": len(rounds),
"rounds": rounds,
"suggested_schedule": schedule,
"scorecard_template": scorecard,
"interviewer_requirements": interviewer_requirements,
"competency_framework": competency_req,
"calibration_notes": self._generate_calibration_notes(role_key, level_key)
}
def _find_closest_role(self, role_key: str) -> str:
"""Find the closest matching role template."""
role_mappings = {
"engineer": "software_engineer",
"developer": "software_engineer",
"swe": "software_engineer",
"backend": "software_engineer",
"frontend": "software_engineer",
"fullstack": "software_engineer",
"pm": "product_manager",
"product": "product_manager",
"ux": "designer",
"ui": "designer",
"graphic": "designer",
"data": "data_scientist",
"analyst": "data_scientist",
"ml": "data_scientist",
"ops": "devops_engineer",
"sre": "devops_engineer",
"infrastructure": "devops_engineer",
"manager": "engineering_manager",
"lead": "engineering_manager"
}
for key_part in role_key.split("_"):
if key_part in role_mappings:
return role_mappings[key_part]
return "software_engineer" # Default fallback
def _find_closest_level(self, role_key: str, level_key: str) -> str:
"""Find the closest matching level for the role."""
available_levels = list(self.competency_frameworks[role_key].keys())
level_mappings = {
"entry": "junior",
"associate": "junior",
"jr": "junior",
"mid": "mid",
"middle": "mid",
"sr": "senior",
"senior": "senior",
"staff": "staff",
"principal": "principal",
"lead": "senior",
"manager": "senior"
}
mapped_level = level_mappings.get(level_key, level_key)
if mapped_level in available_levels:
return mapped_level
elif "senior" in available_levels:
return "senior"
else:
return available_levels[0]
def _design_rounds(self, role_key: str, level_key: str, competency_req: Dict,
role_template: Dict, custom_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Design the specific interview rounds based on role and level."""
rounds = {}
# Determine which rounds to include
core_rounds = role_template["core_rounds"].copy()
optional_rounds = role_template["optional_rounds"].copy()
# Add optional rounds based on level
if level_key in ["senior", "staff", "principal"]:
if "technical_leadership" in optional_rounds and role_key in ["software_engineer", "engineering_manager"]:
core_rounds.append("technical_leadership")
if "strategic_thinking" in optional_rounds and role_key in ["product_manager", "engineering_manager"]:
core_rounds.append("strategic_thinking")
if "design_system_thinking" in optional_rounds and role_key == "designer":
core_rounds.append("design_system_thinking")
if level_key in ["staff", "principal"]:
if "domain_expertise" in optional_rounds:
core_rounds.append("domain_expertise")
# Define round details
round_definitions = self._get_round_definitions()
for i, round_type in enumerate(core_rounds, 1):
if round_type in round_definitions:
round_def = round_definitions[round_type].copy()
round_def["order"] = i
round_def["focus_areas"] = self._customize_focus_areas(round_type, competency_req, custom_competencies)
rounds[f"round_{i}_{round_type}"] = round_def
return rounds
def _get_round_definitions(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Get predefined round definitions with standard durations and formats."""
return {
"technical_phone_screen": {
"name": "Technical Phone Screen",
"duration_minutes": 45,
"format": "virtual",
"objectives": ["Assess coding fundamentals", "Evaluate problem-solving approach", "Screen for basic technical competency"],
"question_types": ["coding_problems", "technical_concepts", "experience_questions"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["technical_accuracy", "problem_solving_process", "communication_clarity"]
},
"coding_deep_dive": {
"name": "Coding Deep Dive",
"duration_minutes": 75,
"format": "in_person_or_virtual",
"objectives": ["Evaluate coding skills in depth", "Assess code quality and testing", "Review debugging approach"],
"question_types": ["complex_coding_problems", "code_review", "testing_strategy"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["code_quality", "testing_approach", "debugging_skills", "optimization_thinking"]
},
"system_design": {
"name": "System Design",
"duration_minutes": 75,
"format": "collaborative_whiteboard",
"objectives": ["Assess architectural thinking", "Evaluate scalability considerations", "Review trade-off analysis"],
"question_types": ["system_architecture", "scalability_design", "trade_off_analysis"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["architectural_thinking", "scalability_awareness", "trade_off_reasoning"]
},
"behavioral": {
"name": "Behavioral Interview",
"duration_minutes": 45,
"format": "conversational",
"objectives": ["Assess cultural fit", "Evaluate past experiences", "Review leadership examples"],
"question_types": ["star_method_questions", "situational_scenarios", "values_alignment"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["communication_skills", "leadership_examples", "cultural_alignment"]
},
"technical_leadership": {
"name": "Technical Leadership",
"duration_minutes": 60,
"format": "discussion_based",
"objectives": ["Evaluate mentoring capability", "Assess technical decision making", "Review cross-team collaboration"],
"question_types": ["leadership_scenarios", "technical_decisions", "mentoring_examples"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["leadership_potential", "technical_judgment", "influence_skills"]
},
"product_sense": {
"name": "Product Sense",
"duration_minutes": 75,
"format": "case_study",
"objectives": ["Assess product intuition", "Evaluate user empathy", "Review market understanding"],
"question_types": ["product_scenarios", "feature_prioritization", "user_journey_analysis"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["product_intuition", "user_empathy", "analytical_thinking"]
},
"analytical_thinking": {
"name": "Analytical Thinking",
"duration_minutes": 60,
"format": "data_analysis",
"objectives": ["Evaluate data interpretation", "Assess metric design", "Review experiment planning"],
"question_types": ["data_interpretation", "metric_design", "experiment_analysis"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["analytical_rigor", "metric_intuition", "experimental_thinking"]
},
"design_challenge": {
"name": "Design Challenge",
"duration_minutes": 90,
"format": "hands_on_design",
"objectives": ["Assess design process", "Evaluate user-centered thinking", "Review iteration approach"],
"question_types": ["design_problems", "user_research", "design_critique"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["design_process", "user_focus", "visual_communication"]
},
"portfolio_review": {
"name": "Portfolio Review",
"duration_minutes": 75,
"format": "presentation_discussion",
"objectives": ["Review past work", "Assess design thinking", "Evaluate impact measurement"],
"question_types": ["portfolio_walkthrough", "design_decisions", "impact_stories"],
"evaluation_criteria": ["design_quality", "process_thinking", "business_impact"]
}
}
def _customize_focus_areas(self, round_type: str, competency_req: Dict,
custom_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> List[str]:
"""Customize focus areas based on role competency requirements."""
base_focus_areas = competency_req.get("focus_areas", [])
round_focus_mapping = {
"technical_phone_screen": ["coding_fundamentals", "problem_solving"],
"coding_deep_dive": ["technical_execution", "code_quality"],
"system_design": ["system_thinking", "architectural_reasoning"],
"behavioral": ["cultural_fit", "communication", "teamwork"],
"technical_leadership": ["leadership", "mentoring", "influence"],
"product_sense": ["product_intuition", "user_empathy"],
"analytical_thinking": ["data_analysis", "metric_design"],
"design_challenge": ["design_process", "user_focus"]
}
focus_areas = round_focus_mapping.get(round_type, [])
# Add custom competencies if specified
if custom_competencies:
focus_areas.extend([comp for comp in custom_competencies if comp not in focus_areas])
# Add role-specific focus areas
focus_areas.extend([area for area in base_focus_areas if area not in focus_areas])
return focus_areas[:5] # Limit to top 5 focus areas
def _create_schedule(self, rounds: Dict[str, Dict]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Create a suggested interview schedule."""
sorted_rounds = sorted(rounds.items(), key=lambda x: x[1]["order"])
# Calculate optimal scheduling
total_duration = sum(round_info["duration_minutes"] for _, round_info in sorted_rounds)
if total_duration <= 240: # 4 hours or less - single day
schedule_type = "single_day"
day_structure = self._create_single_day_schedule(sorted_rounds)
else: # Multi-day schedule
schedule_type = "multi_day"
day_structure = self._create_multi_day_schedule(sorted_rounds)
return {
"type": schedule_type,
"total_duration_minutes": total_duration,
"recommended_breaks": self._calculate_breaks(total_duration),
"day_structure": day_structure,
"logistics_notes": self._generate_logistics_notes(sorted_rounds)
}
def _create_single_day_schedule(self, rounds: List[Tuple[str, Dict]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Create a single-day interview schedule."""
start_time = datetime.strptime("09:00", "%H:%M")
current_time = start_time
schedule = []
for round_name, round_info in rounds:
# Add break if needed (after 90 minutes of interviews)
if schedule and sum(item.get("duration_minutes", 0) for item in schedule if "break" not in item.get("type", "")) >= 90:
schedule.append({
"type": "break",
"start_time": current_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"duration_minutes": 15,
"end_time": (current_time + timedelta(minutes=15)).strftime("%H:%M")
})
current_time += timedelta(minutes=15)
# Add the interview round
end_time = current_time + timedelta(minutes=round_info["duration_minutes"])
schedule.append({
"type": "interview",
"round_name": round_name,
"title": round_info["name"],
"start_time": current_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"end_time": end_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"duration_minutes": round_info["duration_minutes"],
"format": round_info["format"]
})
current_time = end_time
return {
"day_1": {
"date": "TBD",
"start_time": start_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"end_time": current_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"rounds": schedule
}
}
def _create_multi_day_schedule(self, rounds: List[Tuple[str, Dict]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Create a multi-day interview schedule."""
# Split rounds across days (max 4 hours per day)
max_daily_minutes = 240
days = {}
current_day = 1
current_day_duration = 0
current_day_rounds = []
for round_name, round_info in rounds:
duration = round_info["duration_minutes"] + 15 # Add buffer time
if current_day_duration + duration > max_daily_minutes and current_day_rounds:
# Finalize current day
days[f"day_{current_day}"] = self._finalize_day_schedule(current_day_rounds)
current_day += 1
current_day_duration = 0
current_day_rounds = []
current_day_rounds.append((round_name, round_info))
current_day_duration += duration
# Finalize last day
if current_day_rounds:
days[f"day_{current_day}"] = self._finalize_day_schedule(current_day_rounds)
return days
def _finalize_day_schedule(self, day_rounds: List[Tuple[str, Dict]]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Finalize the schedule for a specific day."""
start_time = datetime.strptime("09:00", "%H:%M")
current_time = start_time
schedule = []
for round_name, round_info in day_rounds:
end_time = current_time + timedelta(minutes=round_info["duration_minutes"])
schedule.append({
"type": "interview",
"round_name": round_name,
"title": round_info["name"],
"start_time": current_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"end_time": end_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"duration_minutes": round_info["duration_minutes"],
"format": round_info["format"]
})
current_time = end_time + timedelta(minutes=15) # 15-min buffer
return {
"date": "TBD",
"start_time": start_time.strftime("%H:%M"),
"end_time": (current_time - timedelta(minutes=15)).strftime("%H:%M"),
"rounds": schedule
}
def _calculate_breaks(self, total_duration: int) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Calculate recommended breaks based on total duration."""
breaks = []
if total_duration >= 120: # 2+ hours
breaks.append({"type": "short_break", "duration": 15, "after_minutes": 90})
if total_duration >= 240: # 4+ hours
breaks.append({"type": "lunch_break", "duration": 60, "after_minutes": 180})
if total_duration >= 360: # 6+ hours
breaks.append({"type": "short_break", "duration": 15, "after_minutes": 300})
return breaks
def _generate_scorecard(self, role_key: str, level_key: str, competency_req: Dict) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate a scorecard template for the interview loop."""
scoring_dimensions = []
# Add competency-based scoring dimensions
for competency in competency_req["required"]:
scoring_dimensions.append({
"dimension": competency,
"weight": "high",
"scale": "1-4",
"description": f"Assessment of {competency.replace('_', ' ')} competency"
})
for competency in competency_req.get("preferred", []):
scoring_dimensions.append({
"dimension": competency,
"weight": "medium",
"scale": "1-4",
"description": f"Assessment of {competency.replace('_', ' ')} competency"
})
# Add standard dimensions
standard_dimensions = [
{"dimension": "communication", "weight": "high", "scale": "1-4"},
{"dimension": "cultural_fit", "weight": "medium", "scale": "1-4"},
{"dimension": "learning_agility", "weight": "medium", "scale": "1-4"}
]
scoring_dimensions.extend(standard_dimensions)
return {
"scoring_scale": {
"4": "Exceeds Expectations - Demonstrates mastery beyond required level",
"3": "Meets Expectations - Solid performance meeting all requirements",
"2": "Partially Meets - Shows potential but has development areas",
"1": "Does Not Meet - Significant gaps in required competencies"
},
"dimensions": scoring_dimensions,
"overall_recommendation": {
"options": ["Strong Hire", "Hire", "No Hire", "Strong No Hire"],
"criteria": "Based on weighted average and minimum thresholds"
},
"calibration_notes": {
"required": True,
"min_length": 100,
"sections": ["strengths", "areas_for_development", "specific_examples"]
}
}
def _define_interviewer_requirements(self, rounds: Dict[str, Dict]) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Define interviewer skill requirements for each round."""
requirements = {}
for round_name, round_info in rounds.items():
round_type = round_name.split("_", 2)[-1] # Extract round type
if round_type in self.interviewer_skills:
skill_req = self.interviewer_skills[round_type].copy()
skill_req["suggested_interviewers"] = self._suggest_interviewer_profiles(round_type)
requirements[round_name] = skill_req
else:
# Default requirements
requirements[round_name] = {
"required_skills": ["interviewing_basics", "evaluation_skills"],
"preferred_experience": ["relevant_domain"],
"calibration_level": "standard",
"suggested_interviewers": ["experienced_interviewer"]
}
return requirements
def _suggest_interviewer_profiles(self, round_type: str) -> List[str]:
"""Suggest specific interviewer profiles for different round types."""
profile_mapping = {
"technical_phone_screen": ["senior_engineer", "tech_lead"],
"coding_deep_dive": ["senior_engineer", "staff_engineer"],
"system_design": ["senior_architect", "staff_engineer"],
"behavioral": ["hiring_manager", "people_manager"],
"technical_leadership": ["engineering_manager", "senior_staff"],
"product_sense": ["senior_pm", "product_leader"],
"analytical_thinking": ["senior_analyst", "data_scientist"],
"design_challenge": ["senior_designer", "design_manager"]
}
return profile_mapping.get(round_type, ["experienced_interviewer"])
def _generate_calibration_notes(self, role_key: str, level_key: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate calibration notes and best practices."""
return {
"hiring_bar_notes": f"Calibrated for {level_key} level {role_key.replace('_', ' ')} role",
"common_pitfalls": [
"Avoid comparing candidates to each other rather than to the role standard",
"Don't let one strong/weak area overshadow overall assessment",
"Ensure consistent application of evaluation criteria"
],
"calibration_checkpoints": [
"Review score distribution after every 5 candidates",
"Conduct monthly interviewer calibration sessions",
"Track correlation with 6-month performance reviews"
],
"escalation_criteria": [
"Any candidate receiving all 4s or all 1s",
"Significant disagreement between interviewers (>1.5 point spread)",
"Unusual circumstances or accommodations needed"
]
}
def _generate_logistics_notes(self, rounds: List[Tuple[str, Dict]]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate logistics and coordination notes."""
notes = [
"Coordinate interviewer availability before scheduling",
"Ensure all interviewers have access to job description and competency requirements",
"Prepare interview rooms/virtual links for all rounds",
"Share candidate resume and application with all interviewers"
]
# Add format-specific notes
formats_used = {round_info["format"] for _, round_info in rounds}
if "virtual" in formats_used:
notes.append("Test video conferencing setup before virtual interviews")
notes.append("Share virtual meeting links with candidate 24 hours in advance")
if "collaborative_whiteboard" in formats_used:
notes.append("Prepare whiteboard or collaborative online tool for design sessions")
if "hands_on_design" in formats_used:
notes.append("Provide design tools access or ensure candidate can screen share their preferred tools")
return notes
def format_human_readable(loop_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format the interview loop data in a human-readable format."""
output = []
# Header
output.append(f"Interview Loop Design for {loop_data['role']} ({loop_data['level'].title()} Level)")
output.append("=" * 60)
if loop_data.get('team'):
output.append(f"Team: {loop_data['team']}")
output.append(f"Generated: {loop_data['generated_at']}")
output.append(f"Total Duration: {loop_data['total_duration_minutes']} minutes ({loop_data['total_duration_minutes']//60}h {loop_data['total_duration_minutes']%60}m)")
output.append(f"Total Rounds: {loop_data['total_rounds']}")
output.append("")
# Interview Rounds
output.append("INTERVIEW ROUNDS")
output.append("-" * 40)
sorted_rounds = sorted(loop_data['rounds'].items(), key=lambda x: x[1]['order'])
for round_name, round_info in sorted_rounds:
output.append(f"\nRound {round_info['order']}: {round_info['name']}")
output.append(f"Duration: {round_info['duration_minutes']} minutes")
output.append(f"Format: {round_info['format'].replace('_', ' ').title()}")
output.append("Objectives:")
for obj in round_info['objectives']:
output.append(f" • {obj}")
output.append("Focus Areas:")
for area in round_info['focus_areas']:
output.append(f" • {area.replace('_', ' ').title()}")
# Suggested Schedule
output.append("\nSUGGESTED SCHEDULE")
output.append("-" * 40)
schedule = loop_data['suggested_schedule']
output.append(f"Schedule Type: {schedule['type'].replace('_', ' ').title()}")
for day_name, day_info in schedule['day_structure'].items():
output.append(f"\n{day_name.replace('_', ' ').title()}:")
output.append(f"Time: {day_info['start_time']} - {day_info['end_time']}")
for item in day_info['rounds']:
if item['type'] == 'interview':
output.append(f" {item['start_time']}-{item['end_time']}: {item['title']} ({item['duration_minutes']}min)")
else:
output.append(f" {item['start_time']}-{item['end_time']}: {item['type'].title()} ({item['duration_minutes']}min)")
# Interviewer Requirements
output.append("\nINTERVIEWER REQUIREMENTS")
output.append("-" * 40)
for round_name, requirements in loop_data['interviewer_requirements'].items():
round_display = round_name.split("_", 2)[-1].replace("_", " ").title()
output.append(f"\n{round_display}:")
output.append(f"Required Skills: {', '.join(requirements['required_skills'])}")
output.append(f"Suggested Interviewers: {', '.join(requirements['suggested_interviewers'])}")
output.append(f"Calibration Level: {requirements['calibration_level'].title()}")
# Scorecard Overview
output.append("\nSCORECARD TEMPLATE")
output.append("-" * 40)
scorecard = loop_data['scorecard_template']
output.append("Scoring Scale:")
for score, description in scorecard['scoring_scale'].items():
output.append(f" {score}: {description}")
output.append("\nEvaluation Dimensions:")
for dim in scorecard['dimensions']:
output.append(f" • {dim['dimension'].replace('_', ' ').title()} (Weight: {dim['weight']})")
# Calibration Notes
output.append("\nCALIBRATION NOTES")
output.append("-" * 40)
calibration = loop_data['calibration_notes']
output.append(f"Hiring Bar: {calibration['hiring_bar_notes']}")
output.append("\nCommon Pitfalls:")
for pitfall in calibration['common_pitfalls']:
output.append(f" • {pitfall}")
return "\n".join(output)
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Generate calibrated interview loops for specific roles and levels")
parser.add_argument("--role", type=str, help="Job role title (e.g., 'Senior Software Engineer')")
parser.add_argument("--level", type=str, help="Experience level (junior, mid, senior, staff, principal)")
parser.add_argument("--team", type=str, help="Team or department (optional)")
parser.add_argument("--competencies", type=str, help="Comma-separated list of specific competencies to focus on")
parser.add_argument("--input", type=str, help="Input JSON file with role definition")
parser.add_argument("--output", type=str, help="Output directory or file path")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["json", "text", "both"], default="both", help="Output format")
args = parser.parse_args()
designer = InterviewLoopDesigner()
# Handle input
if args.input:
try:
with open(args.input, 'r') as f:
role_data = json.load(f)
role = role_data.get('role') or role_data.get('title', '')
level = role_data.get('level', 'senior')
team = role_data.get('team')
competencies = role_data.get('competencies')
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error reading input file: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
else:
if not args.role or not args.level:
print("Error: --role and --level are required when not using --input")
sys.exit(1)
role = args.role
level = args.level
team = args.team
competencies = args.competencies.split(',') if args.competencies else None
# Generate interview loop
try:
loop_data = designer.generate_interview_loop(role, level, team, competencies)
# Handle output
if args.output:
output_path = args.output
if os.path.isdir(output_path):
safe_role = "".join(c for c in role.lower() if c.isalnum() or c in (' ', '-', '_')).replace(' ', '_')
base_filename = f"{safe_role}_{level}_interview_loop"
json_path = os.path.join(output_path, f"{base_filename}.json")
text_path = os.path.join(output_path, f"{base_filename}.txt")
else:
# Use provided path as base
json_path = output_path if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.json"
text_path = output_path.replace('.json', '.txt') if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.txt"
else:
safe_role = "".join(c for c in role.lower() if c.isalnum() or c in (' ', '-', '_')).replace(' ', '_')
base_filename = f"{safe_role}_{level}_interview_loop"
json_path = f"{base_filename}.json"
text_path = f"{base_filename}.txt"
# Write outputs
if args.format in ["json", "both"]:
with open(json_path, 'w') as f:
json.dump(loop_data, f, indent=2, default=str)
print(f"JSON output written to: {json_path}")
if args.format in ["text", "both"]:
with open(text_path, 'w') as f:
f.write(format_human_readable(loop_data))
print(f"Text output written to: {text_path}")
# Always print summary to stdout
print("\nInterview Loop Summary:")
print(f"Role: {loop_data['role']} ({loop_data['level'].title()})")
print(f"Total Duration: {loop_data['total_duration_minutes']} minutes")
print(f"Number of Rounds: {loop_data['total_rounds']}")
print(f"Schedule Type: {loop_data['suggested_schedule']['type'].replace('_', ' ').title()}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error generating interview loop: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:question_bank_generator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Question Bank Generator
Generates comprehensive, competency-based interview questions with detailed scoring criteria.
Creates structured question banks organized by competency area with scoring rubrics,
follow-up probes, and calibration examples.
Usage:
python question_bank_generator.py --role "Frontend Engineer" --competencies react,typescript,system-design
python question_bank_generator.py --role "Product Manager" --question-types behavioral,leadership
python question_bank_generator.py --input role_requirements.json --output questions/
"""
import os
import sys
import json
import argparse
import random
from datetime import datetime
from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any, Tuple
from collections import defaultdict
class QuestionBankGenerator:
"""Generates comprehensive interview question banks with scoring criteria."""
def __init__(self):
self.technical_questions = self._init_technical_questions()
self.behavioral_questions = self._init_behavioral_questions()
self.competency_mapping = self._init_competency_mapping()
self.scoring_rubrics = self._init_scoring_rubrics()
self.follow_up_strategies = self._init_follow_up_strategies()
def _init_technical_questions(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize technical questions by competency area and level."""
return {
"coding_fundamentals": {
"junior": [
{
"question": "Write a function to reverse a string without using built-in reverse methods.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "easy",
"time_limit": 15,
"key_concepts": ["loops", "string_manipulation", "basic_algorithms"]
},
{
"question": "Implement a function to check if a string is a palindrome.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "easy",
"time_limit": 15,
"key_concepts": ["string_processing", "comparison", "edge_cases"]
},
{
"question": "Find the largest element in an array without using built-in max functions.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "easy",
"time_limit": 10,
"key_concepts": ["arrays", "iteration", "comparison"]
}
],
"mid": [
{
"question": "Implement a function to find the first non-repeating character in a string.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 20,
"key_concepts": ["hash_maps", "string_processing", "efficiency"]
},
{
"question": "Write a function to merge two sorted arrays into one sorted array.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 25,
"key_concepts": ["merge_algorithms", "two_pointers", "optimization"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Implement a LRU (Least Recently Used) cache with O(1) operations.",
"competency": "coding_fundamentals",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 35,
"key_concepts": ["data_structures", "hash_maps", "doubly_linked_lists"]
}
]
},
"system_design": {
"mid": [
{
"question": "Design a URL shortener service like bit.ly for 10K users.",
"competency": "system_design",
"type": "design",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 45,
"key_concepts": ["database_design", "hashing", "basic_scalability"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Design a real-time chat system supporting 1M concurrent users.",
"competency": "system_design",
"type": "design",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["websockets", "load_balancing", "database_sharding", "caching"]
},
{
"question": "Design a distributed cache system like Redis with high availability.",
"competency": "system_design",
"type": "design",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["distributed_systems", "replication", "consistency", "partitioning"]
}
],
"staff": [
{
"question": "Design the architecture for a global content delivery network (CDN).",
"competency": "system_design",
"type": "design",
"difficulty": "expert",
"time_limit": 75,
"key_concepts": ["global_architecture", "edge_computing", "content_optimization", "network_protocols"]
}
]
},
"frontend_development": {
"junior": [
{
"question": "Create a responsive navigation menu using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.",
"competency": "frontend_development",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "easy",
"time_limit": 30,
"key_concepts": ["html_css", "responsive_design", "dom_manipulation"]
}
],
"mid": [
{
"question": "Build a React component that fetches and displays paginated data from an API.",
"competency": "frontend_development",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 45,
"key_concepts": ["react_hooks", "api_integration", "state_management", "pagination"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Design and implement a custom React hook for managing complex form state with validation.",
"competency": "frontend_development",
"type": "coding",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["custom_hooks", "form_validation", "state_management", "performance"]
}
]
},
"data_analysis": {
"junior": [
{
"question": "Given a dataset of user activities, calculate the daily active users for the past month.",
"competency": "data_analysis",
"type": "analytical",
"difficulty": "easy",
"time_limit": 30,
"key_concepts": ["sql_basics", "date_functions", "aggregation"]
}
],
"mid": [
{
"question": "Analyze conversion funnel data to identify the biggest drop-off point and propose solutions.",
"competency": "data_analysis",
"type": "analytical",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 45,
"key_concepts": ["funnel_analysis", "conversion_optimization", "statistical_significance"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Design an A/B testing framework to measure the impact of a new recommendation algorithm.",
"competency": "data_analysis",
"type": "analytical",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["experiment_design", "statistical_power", "bias_mitigation", "causal_inference"]
}
]
},
"machine_learning": {
"mid": [
{
"question": "Explain how you would build a recommendation system for an e-commerce platform.",
"competency": "machine_learning",
"type": "conceptual",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 45,
"key_concepts": ["collaborative_filtering", "content_based", "cold_start", "evaluation_metrics"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Design a real-time fraud detection system for financial transactions.",
"competency": "machine_learning",
"type": "design",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["anomaly_detection", "real_time_ml", "feature_engineering", "model_monitoring"]
}
]
},
"product_strategy": {
"mid": [
{
"question": "How would you prioritize features for a mobile app with limited engineering resources?",
"competency": "product_strategy",
"type": "case_study",
"difficulty": "medium",
"time_limit": 45,
"key_concepts": ["prioritization_frameworks", "resource_allocation", "impact_estimation"]
}
],
"senior": [
{
"question": "Design a go-to-market strategy for a new B2B SaaS product entering a competitive market.",
"competency": "product_strategy",
"type": "strategic",
"difficulty": "hard",
"time_limit": 60,
"key_concepts": ["market_analysis", "competitive_positioning", "pricing_strategy", "channel_strategy"]
}
]
}
}
def _init_behavioral_questions(self) -> Dict[str, List[Dict]]:
"""Initialize behavioral questions by competency area."""
return {
"leadership": [
{
"question": "Tell me about a time when you had to lead a team through a significant change or challenge.",
"competency": "leadership",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["change_management", "team_motivation", "communication"]
},
{
"question": "Describe a situation where you had to influence someone without having direct authority over them.",
"competency": "leadership",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["influence", "persuasion", "stakeholder_management"]
},
{
"question": "Give me an example of when you had to make a difficult decision that affected your team.",
"competency": "leadership",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["decision_making", "team_impact", "communication"]
}
],
"collaboration": [
{
"question": "Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult colleague or stakeholder.",
"competency": "collaboration",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["conflict_resolution", "relationship_building", "professionalism"]
},
{
"question": "Tell me about a project where you had to coordinate across multiple teams or departments.",
"competency": "collaboration",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["cross_functional_work", "communication", "project_coordination"]
}
],
"problem_solving": [
{
"question": "Walk me through a complex problem you solved recently. What was your approach?",
"competency": "problem_solving",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["analytical_thinking", "methodology", "creativity"]
},
{
"question": "Describe a time when you had to solve a problem with limited information or resources.",
"competency": "problem_solving",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["resourcefulness", "ambiguity_tolerance", "decision_making"]
}
],
"communication": [
{
"question": "Tell me about a time when you had to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.",
"competency": "communication",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["technical_communication", "audience_adaptation", "clarity"]
},
{
"question": "Describe a situation where you had to deliver difficult feedback to a colleague.",
"competency": "communication",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["feedback_delivery", "empathy", "constructive_criticism"]
}
],
"adaptability": [
{
"question": "Tell me about a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or skill for work.",
"competency": "adaptability",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["learning_agility", "growth_mindset", "knowledge_acquisition"]
},
{
"question": "Describe how you handled a situation when project requirements changed significantly mid-way.",
"competency": "adaptability",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["flexibility", "change_management", "resilience"]
}
],
"innovation": [
{
"question": "Tell me about a time when you came up with a creative solution to improve a process or solve a problem.",
"competency": "innovation",
"type": "behavioral",
"method": "STAR",
"focus_areas": ["creative_thinking", "process_improvement", "initiative"]
}
]
}
def _init_competency_mapping(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize role to competency mapping."""
return {
"software_engineer": {
"core_competencies": ["coding_fundamentals", "system_design", "problem_solving", "collaboration"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["coding_fundamentals", "debugging", "learning_agility"],
"mid": ["advanced_coding", "system_design", "mentoring_basics"],
"senior": ["system_architecture", "technical_leadership", "innovation"],
"staff": ["architectural_vision", "organizational_impact", "strategic_thinking"]
}
},
"frontend_engineer": {
"core_competencies": ["frontend_development", "ui_ux_understanding", "problem_solving", "collaboration"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["html_css_js", "responsive_design", "basic_frameworks"],
"mid": ["react_vue_angular", "state_management", "performance_optimization"],
"senior": ["frontend_architecture", "team_leadership", "cross_functional_collaboration"],
"staff": ["frontend_strategy", "technology_evaluation", "organizational_impact"]
}
},
"backend_engineer": {
"core_competencies": ["backend_development", "database_design", "api_design", "system_design"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["server_side_programming", "database_basics", "api_consumption"],
"mid": ["microservices", "caching", "security_basics"],
"senior": ["distributed_systems", "performance_optimization", "technical_leadership"],
"staff": ["system_architecture", "technology_strategy", "cross_team_influence"]
}
},
"product_manager": {
"core_competencies": ["product_strategy", "user_research", "data_analysis", "stakeholder_management"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["feature_specification", "user_stories", "basic_analytics"],
"mid": ["product_roadmap", "cross_functional_leadership", "market_research"],
"senior": ["business_strategy", "team_leadership", "p&l_responsibility"],
"staff": ["portfolio_management", "organizational_strategy", "market_creation"]
}
},
"data_scientist": {
"core_competencies": ["statistical_analysis", "machine_learning", "data_analysis", "business_acumen"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["python_r", "sql", "basic_ml", "data_visualization"],
"mid": ["advanced_ml", "experiment_design", "model_evaluation"],
"senior": ["ml_systems", "data_strategy", "stakeholder_communication"],
"staff": ["data_platform", "ai_strategy", "organizational_impact"]
}
},
"designer": {
"core_competencies": ["design_process", "user_research", "visual_design", "collaboration"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["design_tools", "user_empathy", "visual_communication"],
"mid": ["design_systems", "user_testing", "cross_functional_work"],
"senior": ["design_strategy", "team_leadership", "business_impact"],
"staff": ["design_vision", "organizational_design", "strategic_influence"]
}
},
"devops_engineer": {
"core_competencies": ["infrastructure", "automation", "monitoring", "troubleshooting"],
"level_specific": {
"junior": ["scripting", "basic_cloud", "ci_cd_basics"],
"mid": ["infrastructure_as_code", "container_orchestration", "security"],
"senior": ["platform_design", "reliability_engineering", "team_leadership"],
"staff": ["platform_strategy", "organizational_infrastructure", "technology_vision"]
}
}
}
def _init_scoring_rubrics(self) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Initialize scoring rubrics for different question types."""
return {
"coding": {
"correctness": {
"4": "Solution is completely correct, handles all edge cases, optimal complexity",
"3": "Solution is correct for main cases, good complexity, minor edge case issues",
"2": "Solution works but has some bugs or suboptimal approach",
"1": "Solution has significant issues or doesn't work"
},
"code_quality": {
"4": "Clean, readable, well-structured code with excellent naming and comments",
"3": "Good code structure, readable with appropriate naming",
"2": "Code works but has style/structure issues",
"1": "Poor code quality, hard to understand"
},
"problem_solving_approach": {
"4": "Excellent problem breakdown, clear thinking process, considers alternatives",
"3": "Good approach, logical thinking, systematic problem solving",
"2": "Decent approach but some confusion or inefficiency",
"1": "Poor approach, unclear thinking process"
},
"communication": {
"4": "Excellent explanation of approach, asks clarifying questions, clear reasoning",
"3": "Good communication, explains thinking well",
"2": "Adequate communication, some explanation",
"1": "Poor communication, little explanation"
}
},
"behavioral": {
"situation_clarity": {
"4": "Clear, specific situation with relevant context and stakes",
"3": "Good situation description with adequate context",
"2": "Situation described but lacks some specifics",
"1": "Vague or unclear situation description"
},
"action_quality": {
"4": "Specific, thoughtful actions showing strong competency",
"3": "Good actions demonstrating competency",
"2": "Adequate actions but could be stronger",
"1": "Weak or inappropriate actions"
},
"result_impact": {
"4": "Significant positive impact with measurable results",
"3": "Good positive impact with clear outcomes",
"2": "Some positive impact demonstrated",
"1": "Little or no positive impact shown"
},
"self_awareness": {
"4": "Excellent self-reflection, learns from experience, acknowledges growth areas",
"3": "Good self-awareness and learning orientation",
"2": "Some self-reflection demonstrated",
"1": "Limited self-awareness or reflection"
}
},
"design": {
"system_thinking": {
"4": "Comprehensive system view, considers all components and interactions",
"3": "Good system understanding with most components identified",
"2": "Basic system thinking with some gaps",
"1": "Limited system thinking, misses key components"
},
"scalability": {
"4": "Excellent scalability considerations, multiple strategies discussed",
"3": "Good scalability awareness with practical solutions",
"2": "Basic scalability understanding",
"1": "Little to no scalability consideration"
},
"trade_offs": {
"4": "Excellent trade-off analysis, considers multiple dimensions",
"3": "Good trade-off awareness with clear reasoning",
"2": "Some trade-off consideration",
"1": "Limited trade-off analysis"
},
"technical_depth": {
"4": "Deep technical knowledge with implementation details",
"3": "Good technical knowledge with solid understanding",
"2": "Adequate technical knowledge",
"1": "Limited technical depth"
}
}
}
def _init_follow_up_strategies(self) -> Dict[str, List[str]]:
"""Initialize follow-up question strategies by competency."""
return {
"coding_fundamentals": [
"How would you optimize this solution for better time complexity?",
"What edge cases should we consider for this problem?",
"How would you test this function?",
"What would happen if the input size was very large?"
],
"system_design": [
"How would you handle if the system needed to scale 10x?",
"What would you do if one of your services went down?",
"How would you monitor this system in production?",
"What security considerations would you implement?"
],
"leadership": [
"What would you do differently if you faced this situation again?",
"How did you handle team members who were resistant to the change?",
"What metrics did you use to measure success?",
"How did you communicate progress to stakeholders?"
],
"problem_solving": [
"Walk me through your thought process step by step",
"What alternative approaches did you consider?",
"How did you validate your solution worked?",
"What did you learn from this experience?"
],
"collaboration": [
"How did you build consensus among the different stakeholders?",
"What communication channels did you use to keep everyone aligned?",
"How did you handle disagreements or conflicts?",
"What would you do to improve collaboration in the future?"
]
}
def generate_question_bank(self, role: str, level: str = "senior",
competencies: Optional[List[str]] = None,
question_types: Optional[List[str]] = None,
num_questions: int = 20) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate a comprehensive question bank for the specified role and competencies."""
# Normalize inputs
role_key = self._normalize_role(role)
level_key = level.lower()
# Get competency requirements
role_competencies = self._get_role_competencies(role_key, level_key, competencies)
# Determine question types to include
if question_types is None:
question_types = ["technical", "behavioral", "situational"]
# Generate questions
questions = self._generate_questions(role_competencies, question_types, level_key, num_questions)
# Create scoring rubrics
scoring_rubrics = self._create_scoring_rubrics(questions)
# Generate follow-up probes
follow_up_probes = self._generate_follow_up_probes(questions)
# Create calibration examples
calibration_examples = self._create_calibration_examples(questions[:5]) # Sample for first 5 questions
return {
"role": role,
"level": level,
"competencies": role_competencies,
"question_types": question_types,
"generated_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
"total_questions": len(questions),
"questions": questions,
"scoring_rubrics": scoring_rubrics,
"follow_up_probes": follow_up_probes,
"calibration_examples": calibration_examples,
"usage_guidelines": self._generate_usage_guidelines(role_key, level_key)
}
def _normalize_role(self, role: str) -> str:
"""Normalize role name to match competency mapping keys."""
role_lower = role.lower().replace(" ", "_").replace("-", "_")
# Map variations to standard roles
role_mappings = {
"software_engineer": ["engineer", "developer", "swe", "software_developer"],
"frontend_engineer": ["frontend", "front_end", "ui_engineer", "web_developer"],
"backend_engineer": ["backend", "back_end", "server_engineer", "api_developer"],
"product_manager": ["pm", "product", "product_owner", "po"],
"data_scientist": ["ds", "data", "analyst", "ml_engineer"],
"designer": ["ux", "ui", "ux_ui", "product_designer", "visual_designer"],
"devops_engineer": ["devops", "sre", "platform_engineer", "infrastructure"]
}
for standard_role, variations in role_mappings.items():
if any(var in role_lower for var in variations):
return standard_role
# Default fallback
return "software_engineer"
def _get_role_competencies(self, role_key: str, level_key: str,
custom_competencies: Optional[List[str]]) -> List[str]:
"""Get competencies for the role and level."""
if role_key not in self.competency_mapping:
role_key = "software_engineer"
role_mapping = self.competency_mapping[role_key]
competencies = role_mapping["core_competencies"].copy()
# Add level-specific competencies
if level_key in role_mapping["level_specific"]:
competencies.extend(role_mapping["level_specific"][level_key])
elif "senior" in role_mapping["level_specific"]:
competencies.extend(role_mapping["level_specific"]["senior"])
# Add custom competencies if specified
if custom_competencies:
competencies.extend([comp.strip() for comp in custom_competencies if comp.strip() not in competencies])
return list(set(competencies)) # Remove duplicates
def _generate_questions(self, competencies: List[str], question_types: List[str],
level: str, num_questions: int) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Generate questions based on competencies and types."""
questions = []
questions_per_competency = max(1, num_questions // len(competencies))
for competency in competencies:
competency_questions = []
# Add technical questions if requested and available
if "technical" in question_types and competency in self.technical_questions:
tech_questions = []
# Get questions for current level and below
level_order = ["junior", "mid", "senior", "staff", "principal"]
current_level_idx = level_order.index(level) if level in level_order else 2
for lvl_idx in range(current_level_idx + 1):
lvl = level_order[lvl_idx]
if lvl in self.technical_questions[competency]:
tech_questions.extend(self.technical_questions[competency][lvl])
competency_questions.extend(tech_questions[:questions_per_competency])
# Add behavioral questions if requested
if "behavioral" in question_types and competency in self.behavioral_questions:
behavioral_q = self.behavioral_questions[competency][:questions_per_competency]
competency_questions.extend(behavioral_q)
# Add situational questions (variations of behavioral)
if "situational" in question_types:
situational_q = self._generate_situational_questions(competency, questions_per_competency)
competency_questions.extend(situational_q)
# Ensure we have enough questions for this competency
while len(competency_questions) < questions_per_competency:
competency_questions.extend(self._generate_fallback_questions(competency, level))
if len(competency_questions) >= questions_per_competency:
break
questions.extend(competency_questions[:questions_per_competency])
# Shuffle and limit to requested number
random.shuffle(questions)
return questions[:num_questions]
def _generate_situational_questions(self, competency: str, count: int) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Generate situational questions for a competency."""
situational_templates = {
"leadership": [
{
"question": "You're leading a project that's behind schedule and the client is unhappy. How do you handle this situation?",
"competency": competency,
"type": "situational",
"focus_areas": ["crisis_management", "client_communication", "team_leadership"]
}
],
"collaboration": [
{
"question": "You're working on a cross-functional project and two team members have opposing views on the technical approach. How do you resolve this?",
"competency": competency,
"type": "situational",
"focus_areas": ["conflict_resolution", "technical_decision_making", "facilitation"]
}
],
"problem_solving": [
{
"question": "You've been assigned to improve the performance of a critical system, but you have limited time and budget. Walk me through your approach.",
"competency": competency,
"type": "situational",
"focus_areas": ["prioritization", "resource_constraints", "systematic_approach"]
}
]
}
if competency in situational_templates:
return situational_templates[competency][:count]
return []
def _generate_fallback_questions(self, competency: str, level: str) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Generate fallback questions when specific ones aren't available."""
fallback_questions = [
{
"question": f"Describe your experience with {competency.replace('_', ' ')} in your current or previous role.",
"competency": competency,
"type": "experience",
"focus_areas": ["experience_depth", "practical_application"]
},
{
"question": f"What challenges have you faced related to {competency.replace('_', ' ')} and how did you overcome them?",
"competency": competency,
"type": "challenge_based",
"focus_areas": ["problem_solving", "learning_from_experience"]
}
]
return fallback_questions
def _create_scoring_rubrics(self, questions: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Create scoring rubrics for the generated questions."""
rubrics = {}
for i, question in enumerate(questions, 1):
question_key = f"question_{i}"
question_type = question.get("type", "behavioral")
if question_type in self.scoring_rubrics:
rubrics[question_key] = {
"question": question["question"],
"competency": question["competency"],
"type": question_type,
"scoring_criteria": self.scoring_rubrics[question_type],
"weight": self._determine_question_weight(question),
"time_limit": question.get("time_limit", 30)
}
return rubrics
def _determine_question_weight(self, question: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Determine the weight/importance of a question."""
competency = question.get("competency", "")
question_type = question.get("type", "")
difficulty = question.get("difficulty", "medium")
# Core competencies get higher weight
core_competencies = ["coding_fundamentals", "system_design", "leadership", "problem_solving"]
if competency in core_competencies:
return "high"
elif question_type in ["coding", "design"] or difficulty == "hard":
return "high"
elif difficulty == "easy":
return "medium"
else:
return "medium"
def _generate_follow_up_probes(self, questions: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, List[str]]:
"""Generate follow-up probes for each question."""
probes = {}
for i, question in enumerate(questions, 1):
question_key = f"question_{i}"
competency = question.get("competency", "")
# Get competency-specific follow-ups
if competency in self.follow_up_strategies:
competency_probes = self.follow_up_strategies[competency].copy()
else:
competency_probes = [
"Can you provide more specific details about your approach?",
"What would you do differently if you had to do this again?",
"What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?"
]
# Add question-type specific probes
question_type = question.get("type", "")
if question_type == "coding":
competency_probes.extend([
"How would you test this solution?",
"What's the time and space complexity of your approach?",
"Can you think of any optimizations?"
])
elif question_type == "behavioral":
competency_probes.extend([
"What did you learn from this experience?",
"How did others react to your approach?",
"What metrics did you use to measure success?"
])
elif question_type == "design":
competency_probes.extend([
"How would you handle failure scenarios?",
"What monitoring would you implement?",
"How would this scale to 10x the load?"
])
probes[question_key] = competency_probes[:5] # Limit to 5 follow-ups
return probes
def _create_calibration_examples(self, sample_questions: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Create calibration examples with poor/good/great answers."""
examples = {}
for i, question in enumerate(sample_questions, 1):
question_key = f"question_{i}"
examples[question_key] = {
"question": question["question"],
"competency": question["competency"],
"sample_answers": {
"poor_answer": self._generate_sample_answer(question, "poor"),
"good_answer": self._generate_sample_answer(question, "good"),
"great_answer": self._generate_sample_answer(question, "great")
},
"scoring_rationale": self._generate_scoring_rationale(question)
}
return examples
def _generate_sample_answer(self, question: Dict[str, Any], quality: str) -> Dict[str, str]:
"""Generate sample answers of different quality levels."""
competency = question.get("competency", "")
question_type = question.get("type", "")
if quality == "poor":
return {
"answer": f"Sample poor answer for {competency} question - lacks detail, specificity, or demonstrates weak competency",
"score": "1-2",
"issues": ["Vague response", "Limited evidence of competency", "Poor structure"]
}
elif quality == "good":
return {
"answer": f"Sample good answer for {competency} question - adequate detail, demonstrates competency clearly",
"score": "3",
"strengths": ["Clear structure", "Demonstrates competency", "Adequate detail"]
}
else: # great
return {
"answer": f"Sample excellent answer for {competency} question - exceptional detail, strong evidence, goes above and beyond",
"score": "4",
"strengths": ["Exceptional detail", "Strong evidence", "Strategic thinking", "Goes beyond requirements"]
}
def _generate_scoring_rationale(self, question: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, str]:
"""Generate rationale for scoring this question."""
competency = question.get("competency", "")
return {
"key_indicators": f"Look for evidence of {competency.replace('_', ' ')} competency",
"red_flags": "Vague answers, lack of specifics, negative outcomes without learning",
"green_flags": "Specific examples, clear impact, demonstrates growth and learning"
}
def _generate_usage_guidelines(self, role_key: str, level_key: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate usage guidelines for the question bank."""
return {
"interview_flow": {
"warm_up": "Start with 1-2 easier questions to build rapport",
"core_assessment": "Focus majority of time on core competency questions",
"closing": "End with questions about candidate's questions/interests"
},
"time_management": {
"technical_questions": "Allow extra time for coding/design questions",
"behavioral_questions": "Keep to time limits but allow for follow-ups",
"total_recommendation": "45-75 minutes per interview round"
},
"question_selection": {
"variety": "Mix question types within each competency area",
"difficulty": "Adjust based on candidate responses and energy",
"customization": "Adapt questions based on candidate's background"
},
"common_mistakes": [
"Don't ask all questions mechanically",
"Don't skip follow-up questions",
"Don't forget to assess cultural fit alongside competencies",
"Don't let one strong/weak area bias overall assessment"
],
"calibration_reminders": [
"Compare against role standard, not other candidates",
"Focus on evidence demonstrated, not potential",
"Consider level-appropriate expectations",
"Document specific examples in feedback"
]
}
def format_human_readable(question_bank: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format question bank data in human-readable format."""
output = []
# Header
output.append(f"Interview Question Bank: {question_bank['role']} ({question_bank['level'].title()} Level)")
output.append("=" * 70)
output.append(f"Generated: {question_bank['generated_at']}")
output.append(f"Total Questions: {question_bank['total_questions']}")
output.append(f"Question Types: {', '.join(question_bank['question_types'])}")
output.append(f"Target Competencies: {', '.join(question_bank['competencies'])}")
output.append("")
# Questions
output.append("INTERVIEW QUESTIONS")
output.append("-" * 50)
for i, question in enumerate(question_bank['questions'], 1):
output.append(f"\n{i}. {question['question']}")
output.append(f" Competency: {question['competency'].replace('_', ' ').title()}")
output.append(f" Type: {question.get('type', 'N/A').title()}")
if 'time_limit' in question:
output.append(f" Time Limit: {question['time_limit']} minutes")
if 'focus_areas' in question:
output.append(f" Focus Areas: {', '.join(question['focus_areas'])}")
# Scoring Guidelines
output.append("\n\nSCORING RUBRICS")
output.append("-" * 50)
# Show sample scoring criteria
if question_bank['scoring_rubrics']:
first_question = list(question_bank['scoring_rubrics'].keys())[0]
sample_rubric = question_bank['scoring_rubrics'][first_question]
output.append(f"Sample Scoring Criteria ({sample_rubric['type']} questions):")
for criterion, scores in sample_rubric['scoring_criteria'].items():
output.append(f"\n{criterion.replace('_', ' ').title()}:")
for score, description in scores.items():
output.append(f" {score}: {description}")
# Follow-up Probes
output.append("\n\nFOLLOW-UP PROBE EXAMPLES")
output.append("-" * 50)
if question_bank['follow_up_probes']:
first_question = list(question_bank['follow_up_probes'].keys())[0]
sample_probes = question_bank['follow_up_probes'][first_question]
output.append("Sample follow-up questions:")
for probe in sample_probes[:3]: # Show first 3
output.append(f" • {probe}")
# Usage Guidelines
output.append("\n\nUSAGE GUIDELINES")
output.append("-" * 50)
guidelines = question_bank['usage_guidelines']
output.append("Interview Flow:")
for phase, description in guidelines['interview_flow'].items():
output.append(f" • {phase.replace('_', ' ').title()}: {description}")
output.append("\nTime Management:")
for aspect, recommendation in guidelines['time_management'].items():
output.append(f" • {aspect.replace('_', ' ').title()}: {recommendation}")
output.append("\nCommon Mistakes to Avoid:")
for mistake in guidelines['common_mistakes'][:3]: # Show first 3
output.append(f" • {mistake}")
# Calibration Examples (if available)
if question_bank['calibration_examples']:
output.append("\n\nCALIBRATION EXAMPLES")
output.append("-" * 50)
first_example = list(question_bank['calibration_examples'].values())[0]
output.append(f"Question: {first_example['question']}")
output.append("\nSample Answer Quality Levels:")
for quality, details in first_example['sample_answers'].items():
output.append(f" {quality.replace('_', ' ').title()} (Score {details['score']}):")
if 'issues' in details:
output.append(f" Issues: {', '.join(details['issues'])}")
if 'strengths' in details:
output.append(f" Strengths: {', '.join(details['strengths'])}")
return "\n".join(output)
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Generate comprehensive interview question banks with scoring criteria")
parser.add_argument("--role", type=str, help="Job role title (e.g., 'Frontend Engineer')")
parser.add_argument("--level", type=str, default="senior", help="Experience level (junior, mid, senior, staff, principal)")
parser.add_argument("--competencies", type=str, help="Comma-separated list of competencies to focus on")
parser.add_argument("--question-types", type=str, help="Comma-separated list of question types (technical, behavioral, situational)")
parser.add_argument("--num-questions", type=int, default=20, help="Number of questions to generate")
parser.add_argument("--input", type=str, help="Input JSON file with role requirements")
parser.add_argument("--output", type=str, help="Output directory or file path")
parser.add_argument("--format", choices=["json", "text", "both"], default="both", help="Output format")
args = parser.parse_args()
generator = QuestionBankGenerator()
# Handle input
if args.input:
try:
with open(args.input, 'r') as f:
role_data = json.load(f)
role = role_data.get('role') or role_data.get('title', '')
level = role_data.get('level', 'senior')
competencies = role_data.get('competencies')
question_types = role_data.get('question_types')
num_questions = role_data.get('num_questions', 20)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error reading input file: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
else:
if not args.role:
print("Error: --role is required when not using --input")
sys.exit(1)
role = args.role
level = args.level
competencies = args.competencies.split(',') if args.competencies else None
question_types = args.question_types.split(',') if args.question_types else None
num_questions = args.num_questions
# Generate question bank
try:
question_bank = generator.generate_question_bank(
role=role,
level=level,
competencies=competencies,
question_types=question_types,
num_questions=num_questions
)
# Handle output
if args.output:
output_path = args.output
if os.path.isdir(output_path):
safe_role = "".join(c for c in role.lower() if c.isalnum() or c in (' ', '-', '_')).replace(' ', '_')
base_filename = f"{safe_role}_{level}_questions"
json_path = os.path.join(output_path, f"{base_filename}.json")
text_path = os.path.join(output_path, f"{base_filename}.txt")
else:
json_path = output_path if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.json"
text_path = output_path.replace('.json', '.txt') if output_path.endswith('.json') else f"{output_path}.txt"
else:
safe_role = "".join(c for c in role.lower() if c.isalnum() or c in (' ', '-', '_')).replace(' ', '_')
base_filename = f"{safe_role}_{level}_questions"
json_path = f"{base_filename}.json"
text_path = f"{base_filename}.txt"
# Write outputs
if args.format in ["json", "both"]:
with open(json_path, 'w') as f:
json.dump(question_bank, f, indent=2, default=str)
print(f"JSON output written to: {json_path}")
if args.format in ["text", "both"]:
with open(text_path, 'w') as f:
f.write(format_human_readable(question_bank))
print(f"Text output written to: {text_path}")
# Print summary
print(f"\nQuestion Bank Summary:")
print(f"Role: {question_bank['role']} ({question_bank['level'].title()})")
print(f"Total Questions: {question_bank['total_questions']}")
print(f"Competencies Covered: {len(question_bank['competencies'])}")
print(f"Question Types: {', '.join(question_bank['question_types'])}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error generating question bank: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
FILE:README.md
# Interview System Designer
A comprehensive toolkit for designing, optimizing, and calibrating interview processes. This skill provides tools to create role-specific interview loops, generate competency-based question banks, and analyze hiring data for bias and calibration issues.
## Overview
The Interview System Designer skill includes three powerful Python tools and comprehensive reference materials to help you build fair, effective, and scalable hiring processes:
1. **Interview Loop Designer** - Generate calibrated interview loops for any role and level
2. **Question Bank Generator** - Create competency-based interview questions with scoring rubrics
3. **Hiring Calibrator** - Analyze interview data to detect bias and calibration issues
## Tools
### 1. Interview Loop Designer (`loop_designer.py`)
Generates complete interview loops tailored to specific roles, levels, and teams.
**Features:**
- Role-specific competency mapping (SWE, PM, Designer, Data, DevOps, Leadership)
- Level-appropriate interview rounds (junior through principal)
- Optimized scheduling and time allocation
- Interviewer skill requirements
- Standardized scorecard templates
**Usage:**
```bash
# Basic usage
python3 loop_designer.py --role "Senior Software Engineer" --level senior
# With team and custom competencies
python3 loop_designer.py --role "Product Manager" --level mid --team growth --competencies leadership,strategy,analytics
# Using JSON input file
python3 loop_designer.py --input assets/sample_role_definitions.json --output loops/
# Specify output format
python3 loop_designer.py --role "Staff Data Scientist" --level staff --format json --output data_scientist_loop.json
```
**Input Options:**
- `--role`: Job role title (e.g., "Senior Software Engineer", "Product Manager")
- `--level`: Experience level (junior, mid, senior, staff, principal)
- `--team`: Team or department (optional)
- `--competencies`: Comma-separated list of specific competencies to focus on
- `--input`: JSON file with role definition
- `--output`: Output directory or file path
- `--format`: Output format (json, text, both) - default: both
**Example Output:**
```
Interview Loop Design for Senior Software Engineer (Senior Level)
============================================================
Total Duration: 300 minutes (5h 0m)
Total Rounds: 5
INTERVIEW ROUNDS
----------------------------------------
Round 1: Technical Phone Screen
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Virtual
Focus Areas: Coding Fundamentals, Problem Solving
Round 2: System Design
Duration: 75 minutes
Format: Collaborative Whitboard
Focus Areas: System Thinking, Architectural Reasoning
...
```
### 2. Question Bank Generator (`question_bank_generator.py`)
Creates comprehensive interview question banks organized by competency area.
**Features:**
- Competency-based question organization
- Level-appropriate difficulty progression
- Multiple question types (technical, behavioral, situational)
- Detailed scoring rubrics with calibration examples
- Follow-up probes and conversation guides
**Usage:**
```bash
# Generate questions for specific competencies
python3 question_bank_generator.py --role "Frontend Engineer" --competencies react,typescript,system-design
# Create behavioral question bank
python3 question_bank_generator.py --role "Product Manager" --question-types behavioral,leadership --num-questions 15
# Generate questions for multiple levels
python3 question_bank_generator.py --role "DevOps Engineer" --levels junior,mid,senior --output questions/
```
**Input Options:**
- `--role`: Job role title
- `--level`: Experience level (default: senior)
- `--competencies`: Comma-separated list of competencies to focus on
- `--question-types`: Types to include (technical, behavioral, situational)
- `--num-questions`: Number of questions to generate (default: 20)
- `--input`: JSON file with role requirements
- `--output`: Output directory or file path
- `--format`: Output format (json, text, both) - default: both
**Question Types:**
- **Technical**: Coding problems, system design, domain-specific challenges
- **Behavioral**: STAR method questions focusing on past experiences
- **Situational**: Hypothetical scenarios testing decision-making
### 3. Hiring Calibrator (`hiring_calibrator.py`)
Analyzes interview scores to detect bias, calibration issues, and provides recommendations.
**Features:**
- Statistical bias detection across demographics
- Interviewer calibration analysis
- Score distribution and trending analysis
- Specific coaching recommendations
- Comprehensive reporting with actionable insights
**Usage:**
```bash
# Comprehensive analysis
python3 hiring_calibrator.py --input assets/sample_interview_results.json --analysis-type comprehensive
# Focus on specific areas
python3 hiring_calibrator.py --input interview_data.json --analysis-type bias --competencies technical,leadership
# Trend analysis over time
python3 hiring_calibrator.py --input historical_data.json --trend-analysis --period quarterly
```
**Input Options:**
- `--input`: JSON file with interview results data (required)
- `--analysis-type`: Type of analysis (comprehensive, bias, calibration, interviewer, scoring)
- `--competencies`: Comma-separated list of competencies to focus on
- `--trend-analysis`: Enable trend analysis over time
- `--period`: Time period for trends (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- `--output`: Output file path
- `--format`: Output format (json, text, both) - default: both
**Analysis Types:**
- **Comprehensive**: Full analysis including bias, calibration, and recommendations
- **Bias**: Focus on demographic and interviewer bias patterns
- **Calibration**: Interviewer consistency and agreement analysis
- **Interviewer**: Individual interviewer performance and coaching needs
- **Scoring**: Score distribution and pattern analysis
## Data Formats
### Role Definition Input (JSON)
```json
{
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"level": "senior",
"team": "platform",
"competencies": ["system_design", "technical_leadership", "mentoring"],
"requirements": {
"years_experience": "5-8",
"technical_skills": ["Python", "AWS", "Kubernetes"],
"leadership_experience": true
}
}
```
### Interview Results Input (JSON)
```json
[
{
"candidate_id": "candidate_001",
"role": "Senior Software Engineer",
"interviewer_id": "interviewer_alice",
"date": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
"scores": {
"coding_fundamentals": 3.5,
"system_design": 4.0,
"technical_leadership": 3.0,
"communication": 3.5
},
"overall_recommendation": "Hire",
"gender": "male",
"ethnicity": "asian",
"years_experience": 6
}
]
```
## Reference Materials
### Competency Matrix Templates (`references/competency_matrix_templates.md`)
- Comprehensive competency matrices for all engineering roles
- Level-specific expectations (junior through principal)
- Assessment criteria and growth paths
- Customization guidelines for different company stages and industries
### Bias Mitigation Checklist (`references/bias_mitigation_checklist.md`)
- Pre-interview preparation checklist
- Interview process bias prevention strategies
- Real-time bias interruption techniques
- Legal compliance reminders
- Emergency response protocols
### Debrief Facilitation Guide (`references/debrief_facilitation_guide.md`)
- Structured debrief meeting frameworks
- Evidence-based discussion techniques
- Bias interruption strategies
- Decision documentation standards
- Common challenges and solutions
## Sample Data
The `assets/` directory contains sample data for testing:
- `sample_role_definitions.json`: Example role definitions for various positions
- `sample_interview_results.json`: Sample interview data with multiple candidates and interviewers
## Expected Outputs
The `expected_outputs/` directory contains examples of tool outputs:
- Interview loop designs in both JSON and human-readable formats
- Question banks with scoring rubrics and calibration examples
- Calibration analysis reports with bias detection and recommendations
## Best Practices
### Interview Loop Design
1. **Competency Focus**: Align interview rounds with role-critical competencies
2. **Level Calibration**: Adjust expectations and question difficulty based on experience level
3. **Time Optimization**: Balance thoroughness with candidate experience
4. **Interviewer Training**: Ensure interviewers are qualified and calibrated
### Question Bank Development
1. **Evidence-Based**: Focus on observable behaviors and concrete examples
2. **Bias Mitigation**: Use structured questions that minimize subjective interpretation
3. **Calibration**: Include examples of different quality responses for consistency
4. **Continuous Improvement**: Regularly update questions based on predictive validity
### Calibration Analysis
1. **Regular Monitoring**: Analyze hiring data quarterly for bias patterns
2. **Prompt Action**: Address calibration issues immediately with targeted coaching
3. **Data Quality**: Ensure complete and consistent data collection
4. **Legal Compliance**: Monitor for discriminatory patterns and document corrections
## Installation & Setup
No external dependencies required - uses Python 3 standard library only.
```bash
# Clone or download the skill directory
cd interview-system-designer/
# Make scripts executable (optional)
chmod +x *.py
# Test with sample data
python3 loop_designer.py --role "Senior Software Engineer" --level senior
python3 question_bank_generator.py --role "Product Manager" --level mid
python3 hiring_calibrator.py --input assets/sample_interview_results.json
```
## Integration
### With Existing Systems
- **ATS Integration**: Export interview loops as structured data for applicant tracking systems
- **Calendar Systems**: Use scheduling outputs to auto-create interview blocks
- **HR Analytics**: Import calibration reports into broader diversity and inclusion dashboards
### Custom Workflows
- **Batch Processing**: Process multiple roles or historical data sets
- **Automated Reporting**: Schedule regular calibration analysis
- **Custom Competencies**: Extend frameworks with company-specific competencies
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
**"Role not found" errors:**
- The tool will map common variations (engineer → software_engineer)
- For custom roles, use the closest standard role and specify custom competencies
**"Insufficient data" errors:**
- Minimum 5 interviews required for statistical analysis
- Ensure interview data includes required fields (candidate_id, interviewer_id, scores, date)
**Missing output files:**
- Check file permissions in output directory
- Ensure adequate disk space
- Verify JSON input file format is valid
### Performance Considerations
- Interview loop generation: < 1 second
- Question bank generation: 1-3 seconds for 20 questions
- Calibration analysis: 1-5 seconds for 50 interviews, scales linearly
## Contributing
To extend this skill:
1. **New Roles**: Add competency frameworks in `_init_competency_frameworks()`
2. **New Question Types**: Extend question templates in respective generators
3. **New Analysis Types**: Add analysis methods to hiring calibrator
4. **Custom Outputs**: Modify formatting functions for different output needs
## License & Usage
This skill is designed for internal company use in hiring process optimization. All bias detection and mitigation features should be reviewed with legal counsel to ensure compliance with local employment laws.
For questions or support, refer to the comprehensive documentation in each script's docstring and the reference materials provided.
FILE:references/bias_mitigation_checklist.md
# Interview Bias Mitigation Checklist
This comprehensive checklist helps identify, prevent, and mitigate various forms of bias in the interview process. Use this as a systematic guide to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.
## Pre-Interview Phase
### Job Description & Requirements
- [ ] **Remove unnecessary requirements** that don't directly relate to job performance
- [ ] **Avoid gendered language** (competitive, aggressive vs. collaborative, detail-oriented)
- [ ] **Remove university prestige requirements** unless absolutely necessary for role
- [ ] **Focus on skills and outcomes** rather than years of experience in specific technologies
- [ ] **Use inclusive language** and avoid cultural assumptions
- [ ] **Specify only essential requirements** vs. nice-to-have qualifications
- [ ] **Remove location/commute assumptions** for remote-eligible positions
- [ ] **Review requirements for unconscious bias** (e.g., assuming continuous work history)
### Sourcing & Pipeline
- [ ] **Diversify sourcing channels** beyond traditional networks
- [ ] **Partner with diverse professional organizations** and communities
- [ ] **Use bias-minimizing sourcing tools** and platforms
- [ ] **Track sourcing effectiveness** by demographic groups
- [ ] **Train recruiters on bias awareness** and inclusive outreach
- [ ] **Review referral patterns** for potential network bias
- [ ] **Expand university partnerships** beyond elite institutions
- [ ] **Use structured outreach messages** to reduce individual bias
### Resume Screening
- [ ] **Implement blind resume review** (remove names, photos, university names initially)
- [ ] **Use standardized screening criteria** applied consistently
- [ ] **Multiple screeners for each resume** with independent scoring
- [ ] **Focus on relevant skills and achievements** over pedigree indicators
- [ ] **Avoid assumptions about career gaps** or non-traditional backgrounds
- [ ] **Consider alternative paths to skills** (bootcamps, self-taught, career changes)
- [ ] **Track screening pass rates** by demographic groups
- [ ] **Regular screener calibration sessions** on bias awareness
## Interview Panel Composition
### Diversity Requirements
- [ ] **Ensure diverse interview panels** (gender, ethnicity, seniority levels)
- [ ] **Include at least one underrepresented interviewer** when possible
- [ ] **Rotate panel assignments** to prevent bias patterns
- [ ] **Balance seniority levels** on panels (not all senior or all junior)
- [ ] **Include cross-functional perspectives** when relevant
- [ ] **Avoid panels of only one demographic group** when possible
- [ ] **Consider panel member unconscious bias training** status
- [ ] **Document panel composition rationale** for future review
### Interviewer Selection
- [ ] **Choose interviewers based on relevant competency assessment ability**
- [ ] **Ensure interviewers have completed bias training** within last 12 months
- [ ] **Select interviewers with consistent calibration history**
- [ ] **Avoid interviewers with known bias patterns** (flagged in previous analyses)
- [ ] **Include at least one interviewer familiar with candidate's background type**
- [ ] **Balance perspectives** (technical depth, cultural fit, growth potential)
- [ ] **Consider interviewer availability for proper preparation time**
- [ ] **Ensure interviewers understand role requirements and standards**
## Interview Process Design
### Question Standardization
- [ ] **Use standardized question sets** for each competency area
- [ ] **Develop questions that assess skills, not culture fit stereotypes**
- [ ] **Avoid questions about personal background** unless directly job-relevant
- [ ] **Remove questions that could reveal protected characteristics**
- [ ] **Focus on behavioral examples** using STAR method
- [ ] **Include scenario-based questions** with clear evaluation criteria
- [ ] **Test questions for potential bias** with diverse interviewers
- [ ] **Regularly update question bank** based on effectiveness data
### Structured Interview Protocol
- [ ] **Define clear time allocations** for each question/section
- [ ] **Establish consistent interview flow** across all candidates
- [ ] **Create standardized intro/outro** processes
- [ ] **Use identical technical setup and tools** for all candidates
- [ ] **Provide same background information** to all interviewers
- [ ] **Standardize note-taking format** and requirements
- [ ] **Define clear handoff procedures** between interviewers
- [ ] **Document any deviations** from standard protocol
### Accommodation Preparation
- [ ] **Proactively offer accommodations** without requiring disclosure
- [ ] **Provide multiple interview format options** (phone, video, in-person)
- [ ] **Ensure accessibility of interview locations and tools**
- [ ] **Allow extended time** when requested or needed
- [ ] **Provide materials in advance** when helpful
- [ ] **Train interviewers on accommodation protocols**
- [ ] **Test all technology** for accessibility compliance
- [ ] **Have backup plans** for technical issues
## During the Interview
### Interviewer Behavior
- [ ] **Use welcoming, professional tone** with all candidates
- [ ] **Avoid assumptions based on appearance or background**
- [ ] **Give equal encouragement and support** to all candidates
- [ ] **Allow equal time for candidate questions**
- [ ] **Avoid leading questions** that suggest desired answers
- [ ] **Listen actively** without interrupting unnecessarily
- [ ] **Take detailed notes** focusing on responses, not impressions
- [ ] **Avoid small talk** that could reveal irrelevant personal information
### Question Delivery
- [ ] **Ask questions as written** without improvisation that could introduce bias
- [ ] **Provide equal clarification** when candidates ask for it
- [ ] **Use consistent follow-up probing** across candidates
- [ ] **Allow reasonable thinking time** before expecting responses
- [ ] **Avoid rephrasing questions** in ways that give hints
- [ ] **Stay focused on defined competencies** being assessed
- [ ] **Give equal encouragement** for elaboration when needed
- [ ] **Maintain professional demeanor** regardless of candidate background
### Real-time Bias Checking
- [ ] **Notice first impressions** but don't let them drive assessment
- [ ] **Question gut reactions** - are they based on competency evidence?
- [ ] **Focus on specific examples** and evidence provided
- [ ] **Avoid pattern matching** to existing successful employees
- [ ] **Notice cultural assumptions** in interpretation of responses
- [ ] **Check for confirmation bias** - seeking evidence to support initial impressions
- [ ] **Consider alternative explanations** for candidate responses
- [ ] **Stay aware of fatigue effects** on judgment throughout the day
## Evaluation & Scoring
### Scoring Consistency
- [ ] **Use defined rubrics consistently** across all candidates
- [ ] **Score immediately after interview** while details are fresh
- [ ] **Focus scoring on demonstrated competencies** not potential or personality
- [ ] **Provide specific evidence** for each score given
- [ ] **Avoid comparative scoring** (comparing candidates to each other)
- [ ] **Use calibrated examples** of each score level
- [ ] **Score independently** before discussing with other interviewers
- [ ] **Document reasoning** for all scores, especially extreme ones (1s and 4s)
### Bias Check Questions
- [ ] **"Would I score this differently if the candidate looked different?"**
- [ ] **"Am I basing this on evidence or assumptions?"**
- [ ] **"Would this response get the same score from a different demographic?"**
- [ ] **"Am I penalizing non-traditional backgrounds or approaches?"**
- [ ] **"Is my scoring consistent with the defined rubric?"**
- [ ] **"Am I letting one strong/weak area bias overall assessment?"**
- [ ] **"Are my cultural assumptions affecting interpretation?"**
- [ ] **"Would I want to work with this person?" (Check if this is biasing assessment)**
### Documentation Requirements
- [ ] **Record specific examples** supporting each competency score
- [ ] **Avoid subjective language** like "seems like," "appears to be"
- [ ] **Focus on observable behaviors** and concrete responses
- [ ] **Note exact quotes** when relevant to assessment
- [ ] **Distinguish between facts and interpretations**
- [ ] **Provide improvement suggestions** that are skill-based, not person-based
- [ ] **Avoid comparative language** to other candidates or employees
- [ ] **Use neutral language** free from cultural assumptions
## Debrief Process
### Structured Discussion
- [ ] **Start with independent score sharing** before discussion
- [ ] **Focus discussion on evidence** not impressions or feelings
- [ ] **Address significant score discrepancies** with evidence review
- [ ] **Challenge biased language** or assumptions in discussion
- [ ] **Ensure all voices are heard** in group decision making
- [ ] **Document reasons for final decision** with specific evidence
- [ ] **Avoid personality-based discussions** ("culture fit" should be evidence-based)
- [ ] **Consider multiple perspectives** on candidate responses
### Decision-Making Process
- [ ] **Use weighted scoring system** based on role requirements
- [ ] **Require minimum scores** in critical competency areas
- [ ] **Avoid veto power** unless based on clear, documented evidence
- [ ] **Consider growth potential** fairly across all candidates
- [ ] **Document dissenting opinions** and reasoning
- [ ] **Use tie-breaking criteria** that are predetermined and fair
- [ ] **Consider additional data collection** if team is split
- [ ] **Make final decision based on role requirements**, not team preferences
### Final Recommendations
- [ ] **Provide specific, actionable feedback** for development areas
- [ ] **Focus recommendations on skills and competencies**
- [ ] **Avoid language that could reflect bias** in written feedback
- [ ] **Consider onboarding needs** based on actual skill gaps, not assumptions
- [ ] **Provide coaching recommendations** that are evidence-based
- [ ] **Avoid personal judgments** about candidate character or personality
- [ ] **Make hiring recommendation** based solely on job-relevant criteria
- [ ] **Document any concerns** with specific, observable evidence
## Post-Interview Monitoring
### Data Collection
- [ ] **Track interviewer scoring patterns** for consistency analysis
- [ ] **Monitor pass rates** by demographic groups
- [ ] **Collect candidate experience feedback** on interview fairness
- [ ] **Analyze score distributions** for potential bias indicators
- [ ] **Track time-to-decision** across different candidate types
- [ ] **Monitor offer acceptance rates** by demographics
- [ ] **Collect new hire performance data** for process validation
- [ ] **Document any bias incidents** or concerns raised
### Regular Analysis
- [ ] **Conduct quarterly bias audits** of interview data
- [ ] **Review interviewer calibration** and identify outliers
- [ ] **Analyze demographic trends** in hiring outcomes
- [ ] **Compare candidate experience surveys** across groups
- [ ] **Track correlation between interview scores and job performance**
- [ ] **Review and update bias mitigation strategies** based on data
- [ ] **Share findings with interview teams** for continuous improvement
- [ ] **Update training programs** based on identified bias patterns
## Bias Types to Watch For
### Affinity Bias
- **Definition**: Favoring candidates similar to yourself
- **Watch for**: Over-positive response to shared backgrounds, interests, or experiences
- **Mitigation**: Focus on job-relevant competencies, diversify interview panels
### Halo/Horn Effect
- **Definition**: One positive/negative trait influencing overall assessment
- **Watch for**: Strong performance in one area affecting scores in unrelated areas
- **Mitigation**: Score each competency independently, use structured evaluation
### Confirmation Bias
- **Definition**: Seeking information that confirms initial impressions
- **Watch for**: Asking follow-ups that lead candidate toward expected responses
- **Mitigation**: Use standardized questions, consider alternative interpretations
### Attribution Bias
- **Definition**: Attributing success/failure to different causes based on candidate demographics
- **Watch for**: Assuming women are "lucky" vs. men are "skilled" for same achievements
- **Mitigation**: Focus on candidate's role in achievements, avoid assumptions
### Cultural Bias
- **Definition**: Judging candidates based on cultural differences rather than job performance
- **Watch for**: Penalizing communication styles, work approaches, or values that differ from team norm
- **Mitigation**: Define job-relevant criteria clearly, consider diverse perspectives valuable
### Educational Bias
- **Definition**: Over-weighting prestigious educational credentials
- **Watch for**: Assuming higher capability based on school rank rather than demonstrated skills
- **Mitigation**: Focus on skills demonstration, consider alternative learning paths
### Experience Bias
- **Definition**: Requiring specific company or industry experience unnecessarily
- **Watch for**: Discounting transferable skills from different industries or company sizes
- **Mitigation**: Define core skills needed, assess adaptability and learning ability
## Emergency Bias Response Protocol
### During Interview
1. **Pause the interview** if significant bias is observed
2. **Privately address** bias with interviewer if possible
3. **Document the incident** for review
4. **Continue with fair assessment** of candidate
5. **Flag for debrief discussion** if interview continues
### Post-Interview
1. **Report bias incidents** to hiring manager/HR immediately
2. **Document specific behaviors** observed
3. **Consider additional interviewer** for second opinion
4. **Review candidate assessment** for bias impact
5. **Implement corrective actions** for future interviews
### Interviewer Coaching
1. **Provide immediate feedback** on bias observed
2. **Schedule bias training refresher** if needed
3. **Monitor future interviews** for improvement
4. **Consider removing from interview rotation** if bias persists
5. **Document coaching provided** for performance management
## Legal Compliance Reminders
### Protected Characteristics
- Age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status
- Pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity
- Any other characteristics protected by local/state/federal law
### Prohibited Questions
- Questions about family planning, marital status, pregnancy
- Age-related questions (unless BFOQ)
- Religious or political affiliations
- Disability status (unless voluntary disclosure for accommodation)
- Arrest records (without conviction relevance)
- Financial status or credit (unless job-relevant)
### Documentation Requirements
- Keep all interview materials for required retention period
- Ensure consistent documentation across all candidates
- Avoid documenting protected characteristic observations
- Focus documentation on job-relevant observations only
## Training & Certification
### Required Training Topics
- Unconscious bias awareness and mitigation
- Structured interviewing techniques
- Legal compliance in hiring
- Company-specific bias mitigation protocols
- Role-specific competency assessment
- Accommodation and accessibility requirements
### Ongoing Development
- Annual bias training refresher
- Quarterly calibration sessions
- Regular updates on legal requirements
- Peer feedback and coaching
- Industry best practice updates
- Data-driven process improvements
This checklist should be reviewed and updated regularly based on legal requirements, industry best practices, and internal bias analysis results.
FILE:references/competency_matrix_templates.md
# Competency Matrix Templates
This document provides comprehensive competency matrix templates for different engineering roles and levels. Use these matrices to design role-specific interview loops and evaluation criteria.
## Software Engineering Competency Matrix
### Technical Competencies
| Competency | Junior (L1-L2) | Mid (L3-L4) | Senior (L5-L6) | Staff+ (L7+) |
|------------|----------------|-------------|----------------|--------------|
| **Coding & Algorithms** | Basic data structures, simple algorithms, language syntax | Advanced algorithms, complexity analysis, optimization | Complex problem solving, algorithm design, performance tuning | Architecture-level algorithmic decisions, novel approach design |
| **System Design** | Component interactions, basic scalability concepts | Service design, database modeling, API design | Distributed systems, scalability patterns, trade-off analysis | Large-scale architecture, cross-system design, technology strategy |
| **Code Quality** | Readable code, basic testing, follows conventions | Maintainable code, comprehensive testing, design patterns | Code reviews, quality standards, refactoring leadership | Engineering standards, quality culture, technical debt management |
| **Debugging & Problem Solving** | Basic debugging, structured problem approach | Complex debugging, root cause analysis, performance issues | System-wide debugging, production issues, incident response | Cross-system troubleshooting, preventive measures, tooling design |
| **Domain Knowledge** | Learning role-specific technologies | Proficiency in domain tools/frameworks | Deep domain expertise, technology evaluation | Domain leadership, technology roadmap, innovation |
### Behavioral Competencies
| Competency | Junior (L1-L2) | Mid (L3-L4) | Senior (L5-L6) | Staff+ (L7+) |
|------------|----------------|-------------|----------------|--------------|
| **Communication** | Clear status updates, asks good questions | Technical explanations, stakeholder updates | Cross-functional communication, technical writing | Executive communication, external representation, thought leadership |
| **Collaboration** | Team participation, code reviews | Cross-team projects, knowledge sharing | Team leadership, conflict resolution | Cross-org collaboration, culture building, strategic partnerships |
| **Leadership & Influence** | Peer mentoring, positive attitude | Junior mentoring, project ownership | Team guidance, technical decisions, hiring | Org-wide influence, vision setting, culture change |
| **Growth & Learning** | Skill development, feedback receptivity | Proactive learning, teaching others | Continuous improvement, trend awareness | Learning culture, industry leadership, innovation adoption |
| **Ownership & Initiative** | Task completion, quality focus | Project ownership, process improvement | Feature/service ownership, strategic thinking | Product/platform ownership, business impact, market influence |
## Product Management Competency Matrix
### Product Competencies
| Competency | Associate PM (L1-L2) | PM (L3-L4) | Senior PM (L5-L6) | Principal PM (L7+) |
|------------|---------------------|------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Product Strategy** | Feature requirements, user stories | Product roadmaps, market analysis | Business strategy, competitive positioning | Portfolio strategy, market creation, platform vision |
| **User Research & Analytics** | Basic user interviews, metrics tracking | Research design, data interpretation | Research strategy, advanced analytics | Research culture, measurement frameworks, insight generation |
| **Technical Understanding** | Basic tech concepts, API awareness | System architecture, technical trade-offs | Technical strategy, platform decisions | Technology vision, architectural influence, innovation leadership |
| **Execution & Process** | Feature delivery, stakeholder coordination | Project management, cross-functional leadership | Process optimization, team scaling | Operational excellence, org design, strategic execution |
| **Business Acumen** | Revenue awareness, customer understanding | P&L understanding, business case development | Business strategy, market dynamics | Corporate strategy, board communication, investor relations |
### Leadership Competencies
| Competency | Associate PM (L1-L2) | PM (L3-L4) | Senior PM (L5-L6) | Principal PM (L7+) |
|------------|---------------------|------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Stakeholder Management** | Team collaboration, clear communication | Cross-functional alignment, expectation management | Executive communication, influence without authority | Board interaction, external partnerships, industry influence |
| **Team Development** | Peer learning, feedback sharing | Junior mentoring, knowledge transfer | Team building, hiring, performance management | Talent development, culture building, org leadership |
| **Decision Making** | Data-driven decisions, priority setting | Complex trade-offs, strategic choices | Ambiguous situations, high-stakes decisions | Strategic vision, transformational decisions, risk management |
| **Innovation & Vision** | Creative problem solving, user empathy | Market opportunity identification, feature innovation | Product vision, market strategy | Industry vision, disruptive thinking, platform creation |
## Design Competency Matrix
### Design Competencies
| Competency | Junior Designer (L1-L2) | Mid Designer (L3-L4) | Senior Designer (L5-L6) | Principal Designer (L7+) |
|------------|-------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| **Visual Design** | UI components, typography, color theory | Design systems, visual hierarchy | Brand integration, advanced layouts | Visual strategy, brand evolution, design innovation |
| **User Experience** | User flows, wireframing, prototyping | Interaction design, usability testing | Experience strategy, journey mapping | UX vision, service design, behavioral insights |
| **Research & Validation** | User interviews, usability tests | Research planning, data synthesis | Research strategy, methodology design | Research culture, insight frameworks, market research |
| **Design Systems** | Component usage, style guides | System contribution, pattern creation | System architecture, governance | System strategy, scalable design, platform thinking |
| **Tools & Craft** | Design software proficiency, asset creation | Advanced techniques, workflow optimization | Tool evaluation, process design | Technology integration, future tooling, craft evolution |
### Collaboration Competencies
| Competency | Junior Designer (L1-L2) | Mid Designer (L3-L4) | Senior Designer (L5-L6) | Principal Designer (L7+) |
|------------|-------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| **Cross-functional Partnership** | Engineering collaboration, handoff quality | Product partnership, stakeholder alignment | Leadership collaboration, strategic alignment | Executive partnership, business strategy integration |
| **Communication & Advocacy** | Design rationale, feedback integration | Design presentations, user advocacy | Executive communication, design thinking evangelism | Industry thought leadership, external representation |
| **Mentorship & Growth** | Peer learning, skill sharing | Junior mentoring, critique facilitation | Team development, hiring, career guidance | Design culture, talent strategy, industry leadership |
| **Business Impact** | User-centered thinking, design quality | Feature success, user satisfaction | Business metrics, strategic impact | Market influence, competitive advantage, innovation leadership |
## Data Science Competency Matrix
### Technical Competencies
| Competency | Junior DS (L1-L2) | Mid DS (L3-L4) | Senior DS (L5-L6) | Principal DS (L7+) |
|------------|-------------------|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Statistical Analysis** | Descriptive stats, hypothesis testing | Advanced statistics, experimental design | Causal inference, advanced modeling | Statistical strategy, methodology innovation |
| **Machine Learning** | Basic ML algorithms, model training | Advanced ML, feature engineering | ML systems, model deployment | ML strategy, AI platform, research direction |
| **Data Engineering** | SQL, basic ETL, data cleaning | Pipeline design, data modeling | Platform architecture, scalable systems | Data strategy, infrastructure vision, governance |
| **Programming & Tools** | Python/R proficiency, visualization | Advanced programming, tool integration | Software engineering, system design | Technology strategy, platform development, innovation |
| **Domain Expertise** | Business understanding, metric interpretation | Domain modeling, insight generation | Strategic analysis, business integration | Market expertise, competitive intelligence, thought leadership |
### Impact & Leadership Competencies
| Competency | Junior DS (L1-L2) | Mid DS (L3-L4) | Senior DS (L5-L6) | Principal DS (L7+) |
|------------|-------------------|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Business Impact** | Metric improvement, insight delivery | Project leadership, business case development | Strategic initiatives, P&L impact | Business transformation, market advantage, innovation |
| **Communication** | Technical reporting, visualization | Stakeholder presentations, executive briefings | Board communication, external representation | Industry leadership, thought leadership, market influence |
| **Team Leadership** | Peer collaboration, knowledge sharing | Junior mentoring, project management | Team building, hiring, culture development | Organizational leadership, talent strategy, vision setting |
| **Innovation & Research** | Algorithm implementation, experimentation | Research projects, publication | Research strategy, academic partnerships | Research vision, industry influence, breakthrough innovation |
## DevOps Engineering Competency Matrix
### Technical Competencies
| Competency | Junior DevOps (L1-L2) | Mid DevOps (L3-L4) | Senior DevOps (L5-L6) | Principal DevOps (L7+) |
|------------|----------------------|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| **Infrastructure** | Basic cloud services, server management | Infrastructure automation, containerization | Platform architecture, multi-cloud strategy | Infrastructure vision, emerging technologies, industry standards |
| **CI/CD & Automation** | Pipeline basics, script writing | Advanced pipelines, deployment automation | Platform design, workflow optimization | Automation strategy, developer experience, productivity platforms |
| **Monitoring & Observability** | Basic monitoring, log analysis | Advanced monitoring, alerting systems | Observability strategy, SLA/SLI design | Monitoring vision, reliability engineering, performance culture |
| **Security & Compliance** | Security basics, access management | Security automation, compliance frameworks | Security architecture, risk management | Security strategy, governance, industry leadership |
| **Performance & Scalability** | Performance monitoring, basic optimization | Capacity planning, performance tuning | Scalability architecture, cost optimization | Performance strategy, efficiency platforms, innovation |
### Leadership & Impact Competencies
| Competency | Junior DevOps (L1-L2) | Mid DevOps (L3-L4) | Senior DevOps (L5-L6) | Principal DevOps (L7+) |
|------------|----------------------|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| **Developer Experience** | Tool support, documentation | Platform development, self-service tools | Developer productivity, workflow design | Developer platform vision, industry best practices |
| **Incident Management** | Incident response, troubleshooting | Incident coordination, root cause analysis | Incident strategy, prevention systems | Reliability culture, organizational resilience |
| **Team Collaboration** | Cross-team support, knowledge sharing | Process improvement, training delivery | Culture building, practice evangelism | Organizational transformation, industry influence |
| **Strategic Impact** | Operational excellence, cost awareness | Efficiency improvements, platform adoption | Strategic initiatives, business enablement | Technology strategy, competitive advantage, market leadership |
## Engineering Management Competency Matrix
### People Leadership Competencies
| Competency | Manager (L1-L2) | Senior Manager (L3-L4) | Director (L5-L6) | VP+ (L7+) |
|------------|-----------------|------------------------|------------------|----------|
| **Team Building** | Hiring, onboarding, 1:1s | Team culture, performance management | Multi-team coordination, org design | Organizational culture, talent strategy |
| **Performance Management** | Individual development, feedback | Performance systems, coaching | Calibration across teams, promotion standards | Talent development, succession planning |
| **Communication** | Team updates, stakeholder management | Executive communication, cross-functional alignment | Board updates, external communication | Industry representation, thought leadership |
| **Conflict Resolution** | Team conflicts, process improvements | Cross-team issues, organizational friction | Strategic alignment, cultural challenges | Corporate-level conflicts, crisis management |
### Technical Leadership Competencies
| Competency | Manager (L1-L2) | Senior Manager (L3-L4) | Director (L5-L6) | VP+ (L7+) |
|------------|-----------------|------------------------|------------------|----------|
| **Technical Vision** | Team technical decisions, architecture input | Platform strategy, technology choices | Technical roadmap, innovation strategy | Technology vision, industry standards |
| **System Ownership** | Feature/service ownership, quality standards | Platform ownership, scalability planning | System portfolio, technical debt management | Technology strategy, competitive advantage |
| **Process & Practice** | Team processes, development practices | Engineering standards, quality systems | Process innovation, best practices | Engineering culture, industry influence |
| **Technology Strategy** | Tool evaluation, team technology choices | Platform decisions, technical investments | Technology portfolio, strategic architecture | Corporate technology strategy, market leadership |
## Usage Guidelines
### Assessment Approach
1. **Level Calibration**: Use these matrices to calibrate expectations for each level within your organization
2. **Interview Design**: Select competencies most relevant to the specific role and level being hired for
3. **Evaluation Consistency**: Ensure all interviewers understand and apply the same competency standards
4. **Growth Planning**: Use matrices for career development and promotion discussions
### Customization Tips
1. **Industry Adaptation**: Modify competencies based on your industry (fintech, healthcare, etc.)
2. **Company Stage**: Adjust expectations based on startup vs. enterprise environment
3. **Team Needs**: Emphasize competencies most critical for current team challenges
4. **Cultural Fit**: Add company-specific values and cultural competencies
### Common Pitfalls
1. **Unrealistic Expectations**: Don't expect senior-level competencies from junior candidates
2. **One-Size-Fits-All**: Customize competency emphasis based on role requirements
3. **Static Assessment**: Regularly update matrices based on changing business needs
4. **Bias Introduction**: Ensure competencies are measurable and don't introduce unconscious bias
## Matrix Validation Process
### Regular Review Cycle
- **Quarterly**: Review competency relevance and adjust weights
- **Semi-annually**: Update level expectations based on market standards
- **Annually**: Comprehensive review with stakeholder feedback
### Stakeholder Input
- **Hiring Managers**: Validate role-specific competency requirements
- **Current Team Members**: Confirm level expectations match reality
- **Recent Hires**: Gather feedback on assessment accuracy
- **HR Partners**: Ensure legal compliance and bias mitigation
### Continuous Improvement
- **Performance Correlation**: Track new hire performance against competency assessments
- **Market Benchmarking**: Compare standards with industry peers
- **Feedback Integration**: Incorporate interviewer and candidate feedback
- **Bias Monitoring**: Regular analysis of assessment patterns across demographics
FILE:references/debrief_facilitation_guide.md
# Interview Debrief Facilitation Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive framework for conducting effective, unbiased interview debriefs that lead to consistent hiring decisions. Use this to facilitate productive discussions that focus on evidence-based evaluation.
## Pre-Debrief Preparation
### Facilitator Responsibilities
- [ ] **Review all interviewer feedback** before the meeting
- [ ] **Identify significant score discrepancies** that need discussion
- [ ] **Prepare discussion agenda** with time allocations
- [ ] **Gather role requirements** and competency framework
- [ ] **Review any flags or special considerations** noted during interviews
- [ ] **Ensure all required materials** are available (scorecards, rubrics, candidate resume)
- [ ] **Set up meeting logistics** (room, video conference, screen sharing)
- [ ] **Send agenda to participants** 30 minutes before meeting
### Required Materials Checklist
- [ ] Candidate resume and application materials
- [ ] Job description and competency requirements
- [ ] Individual interviewer scorecards
- [ ] Scoring rubrics and competency definitions
- [ ] Interview notes and documentation
- [ ] Any technical assessments or work samples
- [ ] Company hiring standards and calibration examples
- [ ] Bias mitigation reminders and prompts
### Participant Preparation Requirements
- [ ] All interviewers must **complete independent scoring** before debrief
- [ ] **Submit written feedback** with specific evidence for each competency
- [ ] **Review scoring rubrics** to ensure consistent interpretation
- [ ] **Prepare specific examples** to support scoring decisions
- [ ] **Flag any concerns or unusual circumstances** that affected assessment
- [ ] **Avoid discussing candidate** with other interviewers before debrief
- [ ] **Come prepared to defend scores** with concrete evidence
- [ ] **Be ready to adjust scores** based on additional evidence shared
## Debrief Meeting Structure
### Opening (5 minutes)
1. **State meeting purpose**: Make hiring decision based on evidence
2. **Review agenda and time limits**: Keep discussion focused and productive
3. **Remind of bias mitigation principles**: Focus on competencies, not personality
4. **Confirm confidentiality**: Discussion stays within hiring team
5. **Establish ground rules**: One person speaks at a time, evidence-based discussion
### Individual Score Sharing (10-15 minutes)
- **Go around the room systematically** - each interviewer shares scores independently
- **No discussion or challenges yet** - just data collection
- **Record scores on shared document** visible to all participants
- **Note any abstentions** or "insufficient data" responses
- **Identify clear patterns** and discrepancies without commentary
- **Flag any scores requiring explanation** (1s or 4s typically need strong evidence)
### Competency-by-Competency Discussion (30-40 minutes)
#### For Each Core Competency:
**1. Present Score Distribution (2 minutes)**
- Display all scores for this competency
- Note range and any outliers
- Identify if consensus exists or discussion needed
**2. Evidence Sharing (5-8 minutes per competency)**
- Start with interviewers who assessed this competency directly
- Share specific examples and observations
- Focus on what candidate said/did, not interpretations
- Allow questions for clarification (not challenges yet)
**3. Discussion and Calibration (3-5 minutes)**
- Address significant discrepancies (>1 point difference)
- Challenge vague or potentially biased language
- Seek additional evidence if needed
- Allow score adjustments based on new information
- Reach consensus or note dissenting views
#### Structured Discussion Questions:
- **"What specific evidence supports this score?"**
- **"Can you provide the exact example or quote?"**
- **"How does this compare to our rubric definition?"**
- **"Would this response receive the same score regardless of who gave it?"**
- **"Are we evaluating the competency or making assumptions?"**
- **"What would need to change for this to be the next level up/down?"**
### Overall Recommendation Discussion (10-15 minutes)
#### Weighted Score Calculation
1. **Apply competency weights** based on role requirements
2. **Calculate overall weighted average**
3. **Check minimum threshold requirements**
4. **Consider any veto criteria** (critical competency failures)
#### Final Recommendation Options
- **Strong Hire**: Exceeds requirements in most areas, clear value-add
- **Hire**: Meets requirements with growth potential
- **No Hire**: Doesn't meet minimum requirements for success
- **Strong No Hire**: Significant gaps that would impact team/company
#### Decision Rationale Documentation
- **Summarize key strengths** with specific evidence
- **Identify development areas** with specific examples
- **Explain final recommendation** with competency-based reasoning
- **Note any dissenting opinions** and reasoning
- **Document onboarding considerations** if hiring
### Closing and Next Steps (5 minutes)
- **Confirm final decision** and documentation
- **Assign follow-up actions** (feedback delivery, offer preparation, etc.)
- **Schedule any additional interviews** if needed
- **Review timeline** for candidate communication
- **Remind confidentiality** of discussion and decision
## Facilitation Best Practices
### Creating Psychological Safety
- **Encourage honest feedback** without fear of judgment
- **Validate different perspectives** and assessment approaches
- **Address power dynamics** - ensure junior voices are heard
- **Model vulnerability** - admit when evidence changes your mind
- **Focus on learning** and calibration, not winning arguments
- **Thank participants** for thorough preparation and thoughtful input
### Managing Difficult Conversations
#### When Scores Vary Significantly
1. **Acknowledge the discrepancy** without judgment
2. **Ask for specific evidence** from each scorer
3. **Look for different interpretations** of the same data
4. **Consider if different questions** revealed different competency levels
5. **Check for bias patterns** in reasoning
6. **Allow time for reflection** and potential score adjustments
#### When Someone Uses Biased Language
1. **Pause the conversation** gently but firmly
2. **Ask for specific evidence** behind the assessment
3. **Reframe in competency terms** - "What specific skills did this demonstrate?"
4. **Challenge assumptions** - "Help me understand how we know that"
5. **Redirect to rubric** - "How does this align with our scoring criteria?"
6. **Document and follow up** privately if bias persists
#### When the Discussion Gets Off Track
- **Redirect to competencies**: "Let's focus on the technical skills demonstrated"
- **Ask for evidence**: "What specific example supports that assessment?"
- **Reference rubrics**: "How does this align with our level 3 definition?"
- **Manage time**: "We have 5 minutes left on this competency"
- **Table unrelated issues**: "That's important but separate from this hire decision"
### Encouraging Evidence-Based Discussion
#### Good Evidence Examples
- **Direct quotes**: "When asked about debugging, they said..."
- **Specific behaviors**: "They organized their approach by first..."
- **Observable outcomes**: "Their code compiled on first run and handled edge cases"
- **Process descriptions**: "They walked through their problem-solving step by step"
- **Measurable results**: "They identified 3 optimization opportunities"
#### Poor Evidence Examples
- **Gut feelings**: "They just seemed off"
- **Comparisons**: "Not as strong as our last hire"
- **Assumptions**: "Probably wouldn't fit our culture"
- **Vague impressions**: "Didn't seem passionate"
- **Irrelevant factors**: "Their background is different from ours"
### Managing Group Dynamics
#### Ensuring Equal Participation
- **Direct questions** to quieter participants
- **Prevent interrupting** and ensure everyone finishes thoughts
- **Balance speaking time** across all interviewers
- **Validate minority opinions** even if not adopted
- **Check for unheard perspectives** before finalizing decisions
#### Handling Strong Personalities
- **Set time limits** for individual speaking
- **Redirect monopolizers**: "Let's hear from others on this"
- **Challenge confidently stated opinions** that lack evidence
- **Support less assertive voices** in expressing dissenting views
- **Focus on data**, not personality or seniority in decision making
## Bias Interruption Strategies
### Affinity Bias Interruption
- **Notice pattern**: Positive assessment seems based on shared background/interests
- **Interrupt with**: "Let's focus on the job-relevant skills they demonstrated"
- **Redirect to**: Specific competency evidence and measurable outcomes
- **Document**: Note if personal connection affected professional assessment
### Halo/Horn Effect Interruption
- **Notice pattern**: One area strongly influencing assessment of unrelated areas
- **Interrupt with**: "Let's score each competency independently"
- **Redirect to**: Specific evidence for each individual competency area
- **Recalibrate**: Ask for separate examples supporting each score
### Confirmation Bias Interruption
- **Notice pattern**: Only seeking/discussing evidence that supports initial impression
- **Interrupt with**: "What evidence might suggest a different assessment?"
- **Redirect to**: Consider alternative interpretations of the same data
- **Challenge**: "How might we be wrong about this assessment?"
### Attribution Bias Interruption
- **Notice pattern**: Attributing success to luck/help for some demographics, skill for others
- **Interrupt with**: "What role did the candidate play in achieving this outcome?"
- **Redirect to**: Candidate's specific contributions and decision-making
- **Standardize**: Apply same attribution standards across all candidates
## Decision Documentation Framework
### Required Documentation Elements
1. **Final scores** for each assessed competency
2. **Overall recommendation** with supporting rationale
3. **Key strengths** with specific evidence
4. **Development areas** with specific examples
5. **Dissenting opinions** if any, with reasoning
6. **Special considerations** or accommodation needs
7. **Next steps** and timeline for decision communication
### Evidence Quality Standards
- **Specific and observable**: What exactly did the candidate do or say?
- **Job-relevant**: How does this relate to success in the role?
- **Measurable**: Can this be quantified or clearly described?
- **Unbiased**: Would this evidence be interpreted the same way regardless of candidate demographics?
- **Complete**: Does this represent the full picture of their performance in this area?
### Writing Guidelines
- **Use active voice** and specific language
- **Avoid assumptions** about motivations or personality
- **Focus on behaviors** demonstrated during the interview
- **Provide context** for any unusual circumstances
- **Be constructive** in describing development areas
- **Maintain professionalism** and respect for candidate
## Common Debrief Challenges and Solutions
### Challenge: "I just don't think they'd fit our culture"
**Solution**:
- Ask for specific, observable evidence
- Define what "culture fit" means in job-relevant terms
- Challenge assumptions about cultural requirements
- Focus on ability to collaborate and contribute effectively
### Challenge: Scores vary widely with no clear explanation
**Solution**:
- Review if different interviewers assessed different competencies
- Look for question differences that might explain variance
- Consider if candidate performance varied across interviews
- May need additional data gathering or interview
### Challenge: Everyone loved/hated the candidate but can't articulate why
**Solution**:
- Push for specific evidence supporting emotional reactions
- Review competency rubrics together
- Look for halo/horn effects influencing overall impression
- Consider unconscious bias training for team
### Challenge: Technical vs. non-technical interviewers disagree
**Solution**:
- Clarify which competencies each interviewer was assessing
- Ensure technical assessments carry appropriate weight
- Look for different perspectives on same evidence
- Consider specialist input for technical decisions
### Challenge: Senior interviewer dominates decision making
**Solution**:
- Structure discussion to hear from all levels first
- Ask direct questions to junior interviewers
- Challenge opinions that lack supporting evidence
- Remember that assessment ability doesn't correlate with seniority
### Challenge: Team wants to hire but scores don't support it
**Solution**:
- Review if rubrics match actual job requirements
- Check for consistent application of scoring standards
- Consider if additional competencies need assessment
- May indicate need for rubric calibration or role requirement review
## Post-Debrief Actions
### Immediate Actions (Same Day)
- [ ] **Finalize decision documentation** with all evidence
- [ ] **Communicate decision** to recruiting team
- [ ] **Schedule candidate feedback** delivery if applicable
- [ ] **Update interview scheduling** based on decision
- [ ] **Note any process improvements** needed for future
### Follow-up Actions (Within 1 Week)
- [ ] **Deliver candidate feedback** (internal or external)
- [ ] **Update interview feedback** in tracking system
- [ ] **Schedule any additional interviews** if needed
- [ ] **Begin offer process** if hiring
- [ ] **Document lessons learned** for process improvement
### Long-term Actions (Monthly/Quarterly)
- [ ] **Analyze debrief effectiveness** and decision quality
- [ ] **Review interviewer calibration** based on decisions
- [ ] **Update rubrics** based on debrief insights
- [ ] **Provide additional training** if bias patterns identified
- [ ] **Share successful practices** with other hiring teams
## Continuous Improvement Framework
### Debrief Effectiveness Metrics
- **Decision consistency**: Are similar candidates receiving similar decisions?
- **Time to decision**: Are debriefs completing within planned time?
- **Participation quality**: Are all interviewers contributing evidence-based input?
- **Bias incidents**: How often are bias interruptions needed?
- **Decision satisfaction**: Do participants feel good about the process and outcome?
### Regular Review Process
- **Monthly**: Review debrief facilitation effectiveness and interviewer feedback
- **Quarterly**: Analyze decision patterns and potential bias indicators
- **Semi-annually**: Update debrief processes based on hiring outcome data
- **Annually**: Comprehensive review of debrief framework and training needs
### Training and Calibration
- **New facilitators**: Shadow 3-5 debriefs before leading independently
- **All facilitators**: Quarterly calibration sessions on bias interruption
- **Interviewer training**: Include debrief participation expectations
- **Leadership training**: Ensure hiring managers can facilitate effectively
This guide should be adapted to your organization's specific needs while maintaining focus on evidence-based, unbiased decision making.
FILE:references/interview-frameworks.md
# Interview Frameworks
## Loop Design by Level
### Junior/Mid
- Emphasize fundamentals, debugging, and growth potential.
- Keep loops concise with coding + behavioral validation.
### Senior
- Add system design and leadership rounds.
- Evaluate tradeoff quality, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration.
### Staff+
- Focus on architecture direction and organizational impact.
- Assess strategy, influence, and long-term technical judgment.
## Competency Areas
- Technical depth (implementation, design, quality)
- Problem solving (ambiguity handling, prioritization)
- Collaboration (communication, stakeholder alignment)
- Leadership (ownership, mentoring, influence)
## Scoring Rubric Baseline
- `4`: exceeds level expectations with strong evidence
- `3`: meets expectations consistently
- `2`: partial signal with notable gaps
- `1`: does not meet baseline requirements
## Calibration Guidelines
- Run recurring interviewer calibration sessions.
- Compare interviewer scoring variance across rounds.
- Track interview signal against new-hire outcomes.
- Use structured debriefs with independent scoring before discussion.
## Bias-Reduction Baseline
- Standardize question banks per competency area.
- Keep scorecards evidence-based and behavior-specific.
- Use diverse interviewer panels where possible.
- Require written rationale for strong yes/no recommendations.
FILE:scripts/interview_planner.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Generate an interview loop plan by role and level."""
from __future__ import annotations
import argparse
import json
from typing import Dict, List
BASE_ROUNDS = {
"junior": [
("Screen", 45, "Fundamentals and communication"),
("Coding", 60, "Problem solving and code quality"),
("Behavioral", 45, "Collaboration and growth mindset"),
],
"mid": [
("Screen", 45, "Fundamentals and ownership"),
("Coding", 60, "Implementation quality"),
("System Design", 60, "Service/component design"),
("Behavioral", 45, "Stakeholder collaboration"),
],
"senior": [
("Screen", 45, "Depth and tradeoff reasoning"),
("Coding", 60, "Code quality and testing"),
("System Design", 75, "Scalability and reliability"),
("Leadership", 60, "Mentoring and decision making"),
("Behavioral", 45, "Cross-functional influence"),
],
"staff": [
("Screen", 45, "Strategic and technical depth"),
("Architecture", 90, "Org-level design decisions"),
("Technical Strategy", 60, "Long-term tradeoffs"),
("Influence", 60, "Cross-team leadership"),
("Behavioral", 45, "Values and executive communication"),
],
}
QUESTION_BANK = {
"coding": [
"Walk through your approach before coding and identify tradeoffs.",
"How would you test this implementation for edge cases?",
"What would you refactor if this code became a shared library?",
],
"system": [
"Design this system for 10x traffic growth in 12 months.",
"Where are the main failure modes and how would you detect them?",
"What components would you scale first and why?",
],
"leadership": [
"Describe a time you changed technical direction with incomplete information.",
"How do you raise the bar for code quality across a team?",
"How do you handle disagreement between product and engineering priorities?",
],
"behavioral": [
"Tell me about a high-stakes mistake and what changed afterward.",
"Describe a conflict where you had to influence without authority.",
"How do you support underperforming teammates?",
],
}
def normalize_level(level: str) -> str:
level = level.strip().lower()
if level in {"staff+", "principal", "lead"}:
return "staff"
if level not in BASE_ROUNDS:
raise ValueError(f"Unsupported level: {level}")
return level
def suggested_questions(round_name: str) -> List[str]:
name = round_name.lower()
if "coding" in name:
return QUESTION_BANK["coding"]
if "system" in name or "architecture" in name:
return QUESTION_BANK["system"]
if "lead" in name or "influence" in name or "strategy" in name:
return QUESTION_BANK["leadership"]
return QUESTION_BANK["behavioral"]
def generate_plan(role: str, level: str) -> Dict[str, object]:
normalized = normalize_level(level)
rounds = []
for idx, (name, minutes, focus) in enumerate(BASE_ROUNDS[normalized], start=1):
rounds.append(
{
"round": idx,
"name": name,
"duration_minutes": minutes,
"focus": focus,
"suggested_questions": suggested_questions(name),
}
)
return {
"role": role,
"level": normalized,
"total_rounds": len(rounds),
"total_minutes": sum(r["duration_minutes"] for r in rounds),
"rounds": rounds,
}
def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Generate an interview loop plan for a role and level.")
parser.add_argument("--role", required=True, help="Role name (e.g., Senior Software Engineer)")
parser.add_argument("--level", required=True, help="Level: junior|mid|senior|staff")
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output as JSON")
return parser.parse_args()
def main() -> int:
args = parse_args()
plan = generate_plan(args.role, args.level)
if args.json:
print(json.dumps(plan, indent=2))
else:
print(f"Interview Plan: {plan['role']} ({plan['level']})")
print(f"Total rounds: {plan['total_rounds']} | Total time: {plan['total_minutes']} minutes")
print("")
for r in plan["rounds"]:
print(f"Round {r['round']}: {r['name']} ({r['duration_minutes']} min)")
print(f"Focus: {r['focus']}")
for q in r["suggested_questions"]:
print(f"- {q}")
print("")
return 0
if __name__ == "__main__":
raise SystemExit(main())
Chuyên gia đánh giá hệ thống quản lý an toàn thông tin (ISMS), kiểm tra tuân thủ ISO 27001, đánh giá kiểm soát Annex A và hỗ trợ chứng nhận.
---
name: "isms-audit-expert"
description: Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit expert for ISO 27001 compliance verification, security control assessment, and certification support. Use when the user mentions ISO 27001, ISMS audit, Annex A controls, Statement of Applicability (SOA), gap analysis, nonconformity management, internal audit, surveillance audit, or security certification preparation. Helps review control implementation evidence, document audit findings, classify nonconformities, generate risk-based audit plans, map controls to Annex A requirements, prepare Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit documentation, and support corrective action workflows.
triggers:
- ISMS audit
- ISO 27001 audit
- security audit
- internal audit ISO 27001
- security control assessment
- certification audit
- surveillance audit
- audit finding
- nonconformity
---
# ISMS Audit Expert
Internal and external ISMS audit management for ISO 27001 compliance verification, security control assessment, and certification support.
## Table of Contents
- [Audit Program Management](#audit-program-management)
- [Audit Execution](#audit-execution)
- [Control Assessment](#control-assessment)
- [Finding Management](#finding-management)
- [Certification Support](#certification-support)
- [Tools](#tools)
- [References](#references)
---
## Audit Program Management
### Risk-Based Audit Schedule
| Risk Level | Audit Frequency | Examples |
|------------|-----------------|----------|
| Critical | Quarterly | Privileged access, vulnerability management, logging |
| High | Semi-annual | Access control, incident response, encryption |
| Medium | Annual | Policies, awareness training, physical security |
| Low | Annual | Documentation, asset inventory |
### Annual Audit Planning Workflow
1. Review previous audit findings and risk assessment results
2. Identify high-risk controls and recent security incidents
3. Determine audit scope based on ISMS boundaries
4. Assign auditors ensuring independence from audited areas
5. Create audit schedule with resource allocation
6. Obtain management approval for audit plan
7. **Validation:** Audit plan covers all Annex A controls within certification cycle
### Auditor Competency Requirements
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred)
- No operational responsibility for audited processes
- Understanding of technical security controls
- Knowledge of applicable regulations (GDPR, HIPAA)
---
## Audit Execution
### Pre-Audit Preparation
1. Review ISMS documentation (policies, SoA, risk assessment)
2. Analyze previous audit reports and open findings
3. Prepare audit plan with interview schedule
4. Notify auditees of audit scope and timing
5. Prepare checklists for controls in scope
6. **Validation:** All documentation received and reviewed before opening meeting
### Audit Conduct Steps
1. **Opening Meeting**
- Confirm audit scope and objectives
- Introduce audit team and methodology
- Agree on communication channels and logistics
2. **Evidence Collection**
- Interview control owners and operators
- Review documentation and records
- Observe processes in operation
- Inspect technical configurations
3. **Control Verification**
- Test control design (does it address the risk?)
- Test control operation (is it working as intended?)
- Sample transactions and records
- Document all evidence collected
4. **Closing Meeting**
- Present preliminary findings
- Clarify any factual inaccuracies
- Agree on finding classification
- Confirm corrective action timelines
5. **Validation:** All controls in scope assessed with documented evidence
---
## Control Assessment
### Control Testing Approach
1. Identify control objective from ISO 27002
2. Determine testing method (inquiry, observation, inspection, re-performance)
3. Define sample size based on population and risk
4. Execute test and document results
5. Evaluate control effectiveness
6. **Validation:** Evidence supports conclusion about control status
For detailed technical verification procedures by Annex A control, see [security-control-testing.md](references/security-control-testing.md).
---
## Finding Management
### Finding Classification
| Severity | Definition | Response Time |
|----------|------------|---------------|
| Major Nonconformity | Control failure creating significant risk | 30 days |
| Minor Nonconformity | Isolated deviation with limited impact | 90 days |
| Observation | Improvement opportunity | Next audit cycle |
### Finding Documentation Template
```
Finding ID: ISMS-[YEAR]-[NUMBER]
Control Reference: A.X.X - [Control Name]
Severity: [Major/Minor/Observation]
Evidence:
- [Specific evidence observed]
- [Records reviewed]
- [Interview statements]
Risk Impact:
- [Potential consequences if not addressed]
Root Cause:
- [Why the nonconformity occurred]
Recommendation:
- [Specific corrective action steps]
```
### Corrective Action Workflow
1. Auditee acknowledges finding and severity
2. Root cause analysis completed within 10 days
3. Corrective action plan submitted with target dates
4. Actions implemented by responsible parties
5. Auditor verifies effectiveness of corrections
6. Finding closed with evidence of resolution
7. **Validation:** Root cause addressed, recurrence prevented
---
## Certification Support
### Stage 1 Audit Preparation
Ensure documentation is complete:
- [ ] ISMS scope statement
- [ ] Information security policy (management signed)
- [ ] Statement of Applicability
- [ ] Risk assessment methodology and results
- [ ] Risk treatment plan
- [ ] Internal audit results (past 12 months)
- [ ] Management review minutes
### Stage 2 Audit Preparation
Verify operational readiness:
- [ ] All Stage 1 findings addressed
- [ ] ISMS operational for minimum 3 months
- [ ] Evidence of control implementation
- [ ] Security awareness training records
- [ ] Incident response evidence (if applicable)
- [ ] Access review documentation
### Surveillance Audit Cycle
| Period | Focus |
|--------|-------|
| Year 1, Q2 | High-risk controls, Stage 2 findings follow-up |
| Year 1, Q4 | Continual improvement, control sample |
| Year 2, Q2 | Full surveillance |
| Year 2, Q4 | Re-certification preparation |
**Validation:** No major nonconformities at surveillance audits.
---
## Tools
### scripts/
| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|--------|---------|-------|
| `isms_audit_scheduler.py` | Generate risk-based audit plans | `python scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py --year 2025 --format markdown` |
### Audit Planning Example
```bash
# Generate annual audit plan
python scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py --year 2025 --output audit_plan.json
# With custom control risk ratings
python scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py --controls controls.csv --format markdown
```
---
## References
| File | Content |
|------|---------|
| [iso27001-audit-methodology.md](references/iso27001-audit-methodology.md) | Audit program structure, pre-audit phase, certification support |
| [security-control-testing.md](references/security-control-testing.md) | Technical verification procedures for ISO 27002 controls |
| [cloud-security-audit.md](references/cloud-security-audit.md) | Cloud provider assessment, configuration security, IAM review |
---
## Audit Performance Metrics
| KPI | Target | Measurement |
|-----|--------|-------------|
| Audit plan completion | 100% | Audits completed vs. planned |
| Finding closure rate | >90% within SLA | Closed on time vs. total |
| Major nonconformities | 0 at certification | Count per certification cycle |
| Audit effectiveness | Incidents prevented | Security improvements implemented |
FILE:references/cloud-security-audit.md
# Cloud Security Audit Guide
Assessment framework for cloud service security verification.
---
## Table of Contents
- [Shared Responsibility Model](#shared-responsibility-model)
- [Cloud Provider Assessment](#cloud-provider-assessment)
- [Configuration Security](#configuration-security)
- [Data Protection](#data-protection)
- [Identity and Access Management](#identity-and-access-management)
---
## Shared Responsibility Model
### Responsibility Matrix
| Layer | IaaS | PaaS | SaaS |
|-------|------|------|------|
| Data classification | Customer | Customer | Customer |
| Identity management | Customer | Customer | Shared |
| Application security | Customer | Shared | Provider |
| Network controls | Shared | Provider | Provider |
| Host infrastructure | Provider | Provider | Provider |
| Physical security | Provider | Provider | Provider |
### Audit Focus by Model
**IaaS (AWS EC2, Azure VMs):**
- Virtual network configuration
- OS hardening and patching
- Application deployment security
- Data encryption implementation
**PaaS (Azure App Service, AWS Lambda):**
- Application code security
- Data handling and encryption
- Identity integration
- Logging configuration
**SaaS (Microsoft 365, Salesforce):**
- User access management
- Data classification and handling
- Security configuration settings
- Integration security
---
## Cloud Provider Assessment
### Certification Verification
Check for current certifications:
- [ ] ISO 27001 (Information Security)
- [ ] ISO 27017 (Cloud Security)
- [ ] ISO 27018 (Cloud Privacy)
- [ ] SOC 2 Type II
- [ ] CSA STAR certification
**Verification Steps:**
1. Request current certificates from provider
2. Verify certificate scope includes services used
3. Check certification expiration dates
4. Review SOC 2 report for relevant controls
5. Document any scope exclusions
### Data Residency Compliance
| Requirement | Verification |
|-------------|--------------|
| GDPR (EU data) | Confirm EU region availability |
| Data sovereignty | Verify no cross-border transfer |
| Backup location | Confirm backup region |
| Disaster recovery | Document DR site location |
### Provider Security Documentation
Request and review:
- Shared responsibility documentation
- Security whitepapers
- Incident notification procedures
- SLA for security incidents
- Vulnerability disclosure policy
---
## Configuration Security
### AWS Security Assessment
**Identity and Access (IAM):**
- [ ] Root account has MFA enabled
- [ ] No access keys for root account
- [ ] IAM policies follow least privilege
- [ ] No wildcard (*) permissions on sensitive resources
- [ ] Password policy meets requirements
**Network Configuration (VPC):**
- [ ] Default VPCs removed or secured
- [ ] Security groups follow least privilege
- [ ] No 0.0.0.0/0 ingress on management ports
- [ ] VPC flow logs enabled
- [ ] Network ACLs configured appropriately
**Storage (S3):**
- [ ] No public buckets (unless intended)
- [ ] Bucket policies restrict access
- [ ] Encryption at rest enabled
- [ ] Versioning enabled for critical data
- [ ] Access logging enabled
**Logging (CloudTrail):**
- [ ] CloudTrail enabled in all regions
- [ ] Log file validation enabled
- [ ] Logs encrypted with KMS
- [ ] S3 bucket for logs is secured
- [ ] CloudWatch alarms configured
### Azure Security Assessment
**Identity (Azure AD):**
- [ ] MFA enabled for all users
- [ ] Privileged Identity Management (PIM) configured
- [ ] Conditional Access policies defined
- [ ] Guest access restricted
- [ ] Password protection enabled
**Network (Virtual Networks):**
- [ ] NSG rules follow least privilege
- [ ] No open management ports to internet
- [ ] Network Watcher enabled
- [ ] DDoS protection configured
- [ ] Private endpoints for PaaS services
**Storage:**
- [ ] No anonymous access to blob storage
- [ ] Encryption at rest enabled
- [ ] Shared access signatures time-limited
- [ ] Storage analytics logging enabled
- [ ] Soft delete enabled
**Monitoring:**
- [ ] Azure Monitor enabled
- [ ] Activity log exported to SIEM
- [ ] Alerts configured for security events
- [ ] Azure Security Center enabled
- [ ] Diagnostic settings configured
---
## Data Protection
### Encryption Verification
**At Rest:**
| Service | Encryption Check |
|---------|------------------|
| Block storage | Verify CMK or provider-managed key |
| Object storage | Check default encryption settings |
| Databases | Confirm TDE or column encryption |
| Backups | Verify backup encryption |
**In Transit:**
| Connection | Requirement |
|------------|-------------|
| User to application | TLS 1.2+ required |
| Service to service | Internal TLS or VPN |
| API communications | HTTPS only, no HTTP |
| Database connections | TLS required |
### Key Management Assessment
- [ ] Customer-managed keys used for sensitive data
- [ ] Key rotation policy defined and implemented
- [ ] Key access restricted to authorized services
- [ ] Key usage logged and monitored
- [ ] Disaster recovery for keys documented
### Data Classification in Cloud
| Classification | Cloud Requirements |
|----------------|-------------------|
| Confidential | CMK encryption, access logging, no public access |
| Internal | Encryption enabled, network restrictions |
| Public | Integrity protection, CDN appropriate |
---
## Identity and Access Management
### Privileged Access Review
1. Identify all administrative roles
2. Verify role assignment justification
3. Check for standing vs. just-in-time access
4. Review privileged activity logs
5. Confirm MFA required for elevation
### Service Account Assessment
| Check | Verification |
|-------|--------------|
| Inventory | All service accounts documented |
| Permissions | Least privilege applied |
| Credentials | Keys rotated per policy |
| Monitoring | Activity logged and reviewed |
| Ownership | Clear owner assigned |
### Federation and SSO
- [ ] SSO configured for cloud console access
- [ ] Conditional Access/MFA policies applied
- [ ] Session timeout configured
- [ ] Failed login monitoring enabled
- [ ] Emergency access accounts documented
### API Security
- [ ] API keys not embedded in code
- [ ] Secrets management service used
- [ ] API access logged
- [ ] Rate limiting configured
- [ ] API permissions follow least privilege
FILE:references/iso27001-audit-methodology.md
# ISO 27001 ISMS Audit Methodology
Complete audit framework and procedures for Information Security Management System assessments.
---
## Table of Contents
- [Audit Program Structure](#audit-program-structure)
- [Pre-Audit Phase](#pre-audit-phase)
- [Audit Execution](#audit-execution)
- [Finding Classification](#finding-classification)
- [Certification Audit Support](#certification-audit-support)
---
## Audit Program Structure
### Annual Audit Schedule
| Quarter | Focus Area | Audit Type |
|---------|------------|------------|
| Q1 | Access Control, Cryptography | Internal |
| Q2 | Operations Security, Communications | Internal |
| Q3 | System Acquisition, Supplier Relations | Internal |
| Q4 | Full ISMS Review | Pre-certification |
### Risk-Based Scheduling
Prioritize audit frequency based on:
- Asset criticality and data classification
- Previous finding history
- Regulatory requirements
- Recent security incidents
- Organizational changes
**High Risk Areas (Quarterly):**
- Access management systems
- Cryptographic key management
- Incident response processes
- Third-party access controls
**Medium Risk Areas (Semi-Annual):**
- Change management
- Backup and recovery
- Physical security
- Security awareness training
**Lower Risk Areas (Annual):**
- Documentation management
- Asset inventory
- Business continuity planning
---
## Pre-Audit Phase
### Documentation Review Checklist
- [ ] ISMS scope statement and boundaries
- [ ] Information security policy (signed, current)
- [ ] Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- [ ] Risk assessment methodology and results
- [ ] Risk treatment plan
- [ ] Security objectives and metrics
- [ ] Previous audit reports and corrective actions
### Audit Plan Template
```
ISMS Audit Plan
Audit ID: ISMS-[YEAR]-[NUMBER]
Scope: [ISMS scope or specific controls]
Date: [Start] to [End]
Lead Auditor: [Name]
Audit Team: [Names]
Day 1:
09:00 - Opening meeting
10:00 - Document review (policies, SoA)
14:00 - Interview: Information Security Manager
Day 2:
09:00 - Technical control verification
14:00 - Process observation
Day 3:
09:00 - Remaining interviews
14:00 - Finding consolidation
16:00 - Closing meeting
```
### Auditor Independence
Verify before audit assignment:
- No operational responsibility for audited area
- No recent (12 months) involvement in audited processes
- No conflict of interest with auditees
- Required competencies documented
---
## Audit Execution
### Evidence Collection Methods
| Method | Use Case | Evidence Type |
|--------|----------|---------------|
| Document review | Policy verification | Screenshots, copies |
| Interviews | Process understanding | Notes, recordings |
| Observation | Operational checks | Photos, timestamps |
| Technical testing | Control effectiveness | System logs, reports |
### Interview Protocol
1. Introduce audit purpose and confidentiality
2. Explain interview will be documented
3. Ask open-ended questions about processes
4. Request evidence to support statements
5. Clarify any inconsistencies
6. Summarize key points before closing
### Sample Interview Questions
**For Security Managers:**
- Describe the risk assessment process
- How are security incidents reported and managed?
- What metrics track ISMS effectiveness?
**For System Administrators:**
- How is privileged access managed?
- Walk through the change management process
- Show backup verification records
**For End Users:**
- What security training have you received?
- How do you report suspicious activity?
- Describe the password policy requirements
### Control Testing Procedures
**Access Control (A.9):**
1. Request user access list for critical system
2. Verify access rights match job roles
3. Check for terminated user accounts
4. Test password policy enforcement
5. Verify MFA configuration
**Logging (A.12.4):**
1. Confirm logging enabled on systems in scope
2. Verify log retention meets policy
3. Check log protection from tampering
4. Review sample security event alerts
---
## Finding Classification
### Severity Levels
| Level | Definition | Response Time |
|-------|------------|---------------|
| Major Nonconformity | Failure of control, significant risk | 30 days corrective action |
| Minor Nonconformity | Isolated deviation, limited impact | 90 days corrective action |
| Observation | Improvement opportunity | Next audit cycle |
| Good Practice | Exceeds requirements | Document and share |
### Finding Documentation
```
Finding ID: ISMS-2025-001
Control Reference: A.9.2.3 - Management of privileged access
Severity: Major Nonconformity
Evidence:
- 15 shared admin accounts identified
- No approval records for privileged access
- Last access review: 18 months ago
Risk Impact:
- Unauthorized access to critical systems
- No accountability for admin actions
- Regulatory non-compliance
Root Cause:
- No defined process for privileged access management
- Insufficient tooling for access tracking
Recommendation:
- Implement PAM solution within 30 days
- Document and enforce privileged access process
- Conduct immediate access review
```
### Corrective Action Tracking
| Field | Content |
|-------|---------|
| Finding ID | Link to original finding |
| Root Cause | Why the nonconformity occurred |
| Corrective Action | Specific steps to address |
| Responsible Person | Named accountable party |
| Target Date | Completion deadline |
| Verification Method | How closure will be confirmed |
| Status | Open / In Progress / Closed |
---
## Certification Audit Support
### Stage 1 Audit Preparation
Ensure availability of:
- [ ] ISMS documentation (scope, policy, SoA)
- [ ] Risk assessment records
- [ ] Internal audit results from past 12 months
- [ ] Management review minutes
- [ ] Corrective action evidence
### Stage 2 Audit Preparation
- [ ] All Stage 1 findings addressed
- [ ] ISMS operational for minimum 3 months
- [ ] Evidence of control effectiveness
- [ ] Training and awareness records
- [ ] Incident response records (if any)
### Surveillance Audit Cycle
| Year | Quarter | Focus |
|------|---------|-------|
| Year 1 | Q2 | High-risk controls, Stage 2 findings |
| Year 1 | Q4 | Remaining controls sample |
| Year 2 | Q2 | Full surveillance |
| Year 2 | Q4 | Continual improvement evidence |
| Year 3 | Q2 | Re-certification preparation |
### Audit Findings Response Template
```
Subject: Response to Finding ISMS-2025-001
Finding: Major Nonconformity - Privileged Access Management
Root Cause Analysis:
[5 Whys or fishbone analysis results]
Corrective Action Plan:
1. [Action] - [Owner] - [Date]
2. [Action] - [Owner] - [Date]
Evidence of Correction:
- [Document/screenshot reference]
Preventive Measures:
- [Steps to prevent recurrence]
Verification Request: [Date auditor can verify]
```
FILE:references/iso27001_audit_playbook.md
# ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Audit Playbook
This reference answers exactly one decision: **how do we prepare for and conduct an ISO 27001 internal audit (Clause 9.2) that produces actionable findings without burning the auditee team?**
Pair with `scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py` (this skill) for cadence + auditor independence and with `compliance-os/scripts/audit_simulator.py` for mock-audit preparation.
## When to Use This Playbook
- Annual Clause 9.2 internal audit programme
- Pre-stage-1 certification readiness check
- Surveillance audit preparation (year 2 / year 3 of cert cycle)
- Post-incident audit (e.g., breach triggers ad-hoc ISMS audit)
- Onboarding a new business unit into existing ISMS scope
## The 7-Phase Audit Workflow
```
[ Plan ] -> [ Prepare ] -> [ Open ] -> [ Field ] -> [ Close ] -> [ Report ] -> [ Track ]
```
### Phase 1 — Plan (1-2 weeks pre-audit)
- Confirm scope: which Annex A controls, which business units, which clauses
- Confirm auditor independence (no self-audit; rotate across teams)
- Pull prior-year findings + open nonconformities for follow-up
- Define sampling approach (stratified by risk; not random)
- Communicate dates to auditees ≥ 2 weeks in advance
**Outputs:** audit plan (1 page), auditor assignments, document-request list
### Phase 2 — Prepare (1 week pre-audit)
- Auditee assembles document evidence in advance
- Auditor reviews documents BEFORE fieldwork (do not waste interview time reading docs)
- Pre-fieldwork checklist: are documents under version control? Are records signed? Are dates within retention?
- Auditor runs `audit_simulator.py` to mentally rehearse finding scenarios
**Outputs:** prepared document folder, auditor mental model of likely findings
### Phase 3 — Open (30 min, day 1)
- Opening meeting with auditee leadership + key contributors
- State scope, criteria (which Annex A controls), timeline, communication plan
- Set expectations: this is a check on the system, not on individuals
- Confirm safe-to-fail discipline — finding ≠ punishment
**Outputs:** opening minutes; auditee buy-in
### Phase 4 — Field (2-5 days for medium scope)
The core. For each scoped control:
1. **Interview the control owner** — open question, sample drill-down, walk-through
2. **Inspect the record(s)** — pull samples from logs / tickets / records, not curated demos
3. **Cross-reference** — does the record match the procedure? Does management oversight exist?
4. **Document the finding** on the spot — control + observation + evidence + severity
Interview pattern (per ISO 19011 Clause 6):
- "Walk me through how this control is implemented day-to-day."
- "Show me a specific example from the last 30 days."
- "What happens if [edge case]?"
- "Where is this documented?"
**Outputs:** finding worksheets (one per control); severity ratings
### Phase 5 — Close (1-2 hours, last day)
- Closing meeting with auditee team
- Walk through preliminary findings (no surprises in the written report)
- Allow auditee to provide additional evidence for borderline findings
- Confirm corrective action ownership before the report is written
- Agree on draft-report timeline (typically 1-2 weeks)
**Outputs:** closing minutes; preliminary finding agreement
### Phase 6 — Report (1-2 weeks post-fieldwork)
Per ISO 19011 Clause 6.5, the audit report must include:
- Audit objectives, scope, criteria, dates
- Audit team and auditees
- Summary of findings by severity
- Per-finding: control + observation + evidence + severity + corrective action recommendation
- Conclusion: ISMS adequacy + effectiveness verdict
- Distribution list
**Severity grades** (Clause 9.2 compatible):
| Grade | Definition | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| **Critical (Major NC)** | Absence of, or systemic failure to implement, a required ISMS process | Blocks stage 1 certification; 30-day plan + closure required before progress |
| **Major** | Material gap in a required control | Corrective action plan within 30 days |
| **Minor** | Localized gap; control works overall | Corrective action within 90 days |
| **Observation / OFI** | Improvement opportunity; no nonconformity | Optional; recommendation only |
Healthy distribution: ≥ 40% observation, ≤ 15% critical.
**Outputs:** signed audit report; corrective action assignments
### Phase 7 — Track (ongoing)
- Open findings tracked through existing CAPA system (Clause 10.2)
- Verify closure of each finding via evidence + re-test (do not accept self-attestation)
- Update risk register for residual risks identified
- Feed unresolved findings into next audit cycle + management review (Clause 9.3)
**Outputs:** closed findings + verification evidence; updates to risk register and management review inputs
## Annex A Scope Prioritization (for fieldwork)
ISO 27001:2022 Annex A has 93 controls grouped into 4 themes (A.5 organizational, A.6 people, A.7 physical, A.8 technological). Audit fieldwork should NOT attempt all 93 in one audit — use the 3-year rolling cycle.
**High-priority controls (audit annually):**
| Control | Why prioritize annually |
|---|---|
| A.5.1 — Policies for information security | Foundation; audit changes |
| A.5.9-10 — Inventory of assets + acceptable use | Drives everything else |
| A.5.15 — Access control | Highest-leakage area |
| A.5.19-21 — Supplier management | Most-cited finding area |
| A.5.24-27 — Incident management + Article 33 GDPR alignment | High-stakes |
| A.5.34 — Privacy & PII | GDPR overlap; expand if EU data |
| A.6.3 — Awareness, education, training | Always sampled |
| A.6.7 — Remote working | Pandemic legacy; high audit value |
| A.6.8 — Information security event reporting | Connects to incident management |
| A.8.2-3 — Privileged access; Information access restriction | Pair with A.5.15 |
| A.8.7 — Protection against malware | Always cited |
| A.8.15-16 — Logging + Monitoring | Pair with A.5.24-27 |
| A.8.32 — Change management | High-leakage; pair with vulnerability/patch mgmt |
**Lower-priority controls (audit on rolling 3-year cycle):**
A.5.2 / A.5.3 / A.5.4 / A.5.6 / A.5.7 / A.5.8 / A.5.11 / A.5.13 / A.5.14 / A.5.16 / A.5.17 / A.5.18 / A.5.22 / A.5.23 / A.5.28 / A.5.29 / A.5.30 / A.5.31 / A.5.32 / A.5.33 / A.5.35 / A.5.36 / A.5.37 / A.6.1 / A.6.2 / A.6.4 / A.6.5 / A.6.6 / A.7 (all physical) / A.8.1 / A.8.4 / A.8.5 / A.8.6 / A.8.8 / A.8.9 / A.8.10 / A.8.11 / A.8.12 / A.8.13 / A.8.14 / A.8.17 / A.8.18 / A.8.19 / A.8.20 / A.8.21 / A.8.22 / A.8.23 / A.8.24 / A.8.25-31 (SDLC controls)
## Common Stage 1 / Stage 2 Findings (the patterns)
Based on practitioner reports of common ISO 27001:2022 findings:
1. **Risk register exists but treatment plans are generic.** "Apply A.7.3" without specific implementation.
2. **Asset inventory missing cloud / SaaS / AI tools.** Engineers stopped registering as they multiplied.
3. **Privileged access reviewed annually instead of quarterly.** Find orphaned accounts.
4. **Supplier reviews unsigned or undated.** Procurement collected them; nobody reviewed.
5. **Incident records lack documented post-incident review within 30 days.**
6. **Change advisory board exists but rubber-stamps.** No rejected changes in last 6 months.
7. **Internal audit programme doesn't cover all clauses + applicable controls over 3-year cycle.**
8. **Management review missing required Article 9.3 inputs** (KPI trends, audit findings, risk changes).
9. **Vulnerability management without defined SLAs by severity.**
10. **BCP/DRP exists but never tested.**
## Cross-Framework Reuse
This ISO 27001 audit pattern is the foundation for:
- **SOC 2** — ~75% control overlap; same evidence with TSC-specific formatting (`soc2_audit_playbook.md`)
- **ISO 42001** — Clauses 4-10 reuse ~60%; Annex A overlap on data + supplier; AI-specific Annex A.5/A.6/A.9 net-new
- **GDPR** — Article 32 organizational measures reuse heavily (`gdpr_audit_playbook.md`)
- **NIST CSF profiles** — common control vocabulary
Pair with `compliance-os/references/multi_framework_audit_playbook.md` for orchestrating audits across multiple frameworks.
## When This Reference Doesn't Help
- **Specific Annex A control text.** See ISO 27001:2022 + ISO 27002:2022 (implementation guidance).
- **Sectoral overlays.** Financial (NYDFS), healthcare (HIPAA), critical infra (NIS2) — sector-specific.
- **External certification audit detail.** This is the **internal** audit playbook; external (stage 1 / stage 2) audits are conducted by accredited bodies and follow ISO 17021.
---
**Source authorities (non-exhaustive):**
- **ISO/IEC 27001:2022** — the standard (Clause 9.2 internal audit + Annex A 93 controls)
- **ISO/IEC 27002:2022** — Information security controls (implementation guidance for Annex A)
- **ISO/IEC 19011:2018** — Guidelines for auditing management systems
- **ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015** — Conformity assessment requirements for bodies providing audit and certification (the external-audit standard; informs internal-audit expectations)
- **IIA International Professional Practices Framework** — Standards 1000-2600 (internal audit attribute + performance)
- **NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5** — Assessing Security and Privacy Controls (assessment procedures per control)
- **ISACA CISA Review Manual** (27th ed., 2024) — IS audit methodology
- **ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Body of Knowledge** — quality audit methodology
- **Industry retrospectives** — common findings from accredited certification bodies (BSI, DNV, Bureau Veritas published case studies)
- **The Open Group** — Open FAIR for risk-based audit prioritization
FILE:references/security-control-testing.md
# Security Control Testing Guide
Technical verification procedures for ISO 27002 control assessment.
---
## Table of Contents
- [Control Testing Approach](#control-testing-approach)
- [Organizational Controls (A.5)](#organizational-controls-a5)
- [People Controls (A.6)](#people-controls-a6)
- [Physical Controls (A.7)](#physical-controls-a7)
- [Technological Controls (A.8)](#technological-controls-a8)
---
## Control Testing Approach
### Testing Methods
| Method | Description | When to Use |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| Inquiry | Interview control owners | All controls |
| Observation | Watch process execution | Operational controls |
| Inspection | Review documentation/config | Policy controls |
| Re-performance | Execute control procedure | Critical controls |
### Sampling Guidelines
| Population Size | Sample Size |
|-----------------|-------------|
| 1-10 | All items |
| 11-50 | 10 items |
| 51-250 | 15 items |
| 251+ | 25 items |
---
## Organizational Controls (A.5)
### A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security
**Test Procedure:**
1. Obtain current information security policy
2. Verify management signature and approval date
3. Check policy is accessible to all employees
4. Confirm review within past 12 months
5. Sample 5 employees: verify awareness of policy location
**Evidence Required:**
- Signed policy document
- Intranet/portal screenshot showing policy access
- Policy review meeting minutes
- Employee acknowledgment records
### A.5.15 - Access Control
**Test Procedure:**
1. Obtain access control policy
2. Select sample of 10 user accounts
3. Verify access rights match job descriptions
4. Check for segregation of duties violations
5. Verify access provisioning follows documented process
**Evidence Required:**
- Access control policy
- User access matrix
- Access request forms with approvals
- Role definitions
### A.5.24 - Information Security Incident Management
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review incident management procedure
2. Select 3 recent incidents from log
3. Verify incidents followed documented process
4. Check escalation thresholds were respected
5. Confirm lessons learned were documented
**Evidence Required:**
- Incident response procedure
- Incident tickets with timeline
- Escalation records
- Post-incident review reports
---
## People Controls (A.6)
### A.6.1 - Screening
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review background check policy
2. Select 10 recent hires
3. Verify background checks completed before start
4. Check checks match role sensitivity level
5. Confirm records are securely stored
**Evidence Required:**
- Screening policy
- Background check completion records
- Role risk classification matrix
### A.6.3 - Information Security Awareness
**Test Procedure:**
1. Obtain training program documentation
2. Select sample of 15 employees
3. Verify training completion records
4. Review training content for currency
5. Check phishing simulation results
**Evidence Required:**
- Training materials and schedule
- LMS completion reports
- Phishing test results
- Training effectiveness metrics
### A.6.7 - Remote Working
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review remote working policy
2. Verify VPN is required for remote access
3. Sample 5 remote worker devices for compliance
4. Check endpoint protection is active
5. Verify secure data handling requirements
**Evidence Required:**
- Remote working policy
- VPN connection logs
- Endpoint compliance reports
- Remote access agreement signatures
---
## Physical Controls (A.7)
### A.7.1 - Physical Security Perimeters
**Test Procedure:**
1. Walk perimeter of secure areas
2. Verify access controls at all entry points
3. Check visitor management process
4. Review after-hours access logs
5. Confirm emergency exits are secure
**Evidence Required:**
- Site security plan
- Access control system configuration
- Visitor logs
- Guard tour records
### A.7.4 - Physical Security Monitoring
**Test Procedure:**
1. Verify CCTV coverage of critical areas
2. Check recording retention period
3. Review sample of recent alert responses
4. Confirm monitoring is 24/7 or as required
5. Verify footage protection and access controls
**Evidence Required:**
- CCTV coverage map
- Retention policy and settings
- Alert response records
- Access logs for footage viewing
---
## Technological Controls (A.8)
### A.8.2 - Privileged Access Rights
**Test Procedure:**
1. Obtain list of privileged accounts
2. Verify each has documented justification
3. Check separation of admin and user accounts
4. Confirm MFA is required for privileged access
5. Review privileged activity logs
**Evidence Required:**
- Privileged account inventory
- Access justification records
- PAM solution configuration
- Activity audit logs
### A.8.5 - Secure Authentication
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review password policy configuration
2. Verify MFA enrollment rates
3. Test account lockout after failed attempts
4. Check authentication logging
5. Verify secure authentication protocols (no plaintext)
**Evidence Required:**
- Password policy settings screenshot
- MFA enrollment report
- Account lockout configuration
- Authentication audit logs
### A.8.7 - Protection Against Malware
**Test Procedure:**
1. Verify endpoint protection coverage
2. Check definition update frequency
3. Review quarantine/detection logs
4. Confirm central management console
5. Test sample detection (EICAR)
**Evidence Required:**
- Endpoint protection deployment report
- Update status dashboard
- Detection/quarantine logs
- EICAR test results
### A.8.8 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
**Test Procedure:**
1. Obtain vulnerability scanning schedule
2. Review recent scan results
3. Verify critical vulnerabilities patched within SLA
4. Check vulnerability tracking system
5. Sample 5 critical findings for remediation evidence
**Evidence Required:**
- Scanning schedule and scope
- Scan reports with severity breakdown
- Patch deployment records
- Remediation tracking tickets
### A.8.13 - Information Backup
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review backup policy and schedule
2. Verify backup completion logs
3. Check encryption of backup data
4. Request recent restoration test results
5. Verify offsite/cloud backup location
**Evidence Required:**
- Backup policy
- Backup job completion logs
- Encryption configuration
- Restoration test records
### A.8.15 - Logging
**Test Procedure:**
1. Identify systems requiring logging
2. Verify logging is enabled and configured
3. Check log retention meets requirements
4. Confirm log integrity protection
5. Verify SIEM integration and alerting
**Evidence Required:**
- Logging requirements matrix
- Log configuration screenshots
- Retention settings
- SIEM alert rules
### A.8.24 - Use of Cryptography
**Test Procedure:**
1. Review cryptography policy
2. Verify encryption at rest configuration
3. Check TLS configuration (version, ciphers)
4. Review key management procedures
5. Verify certificate inventory and expiration tracking
**Evidence Required:**
- Cryptography policy
- Encryption configuration settings
- SSL/TLS scan results
- Key management procedures
- Certificate inventory
FILE:scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
ISMS Audit Scheduler
Risk-based audit planning and scheduling for ISO 27001 compliance.
Generates annual audit plans based on control risk ratings.
Usage:
python isms_audit_scheduler.py --year 2025 --output audit_plan.json
python isms_audit_scheduler.py --controls controls.csv --format markdown
"""
import argparse
import csv
import json
import sys
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
# ISO 27001:2022 Annex A control domains
CONTROL_DOMAINS = {
"A.5": {"name": "Organizational Controls", "count": 37},
"A.6": {"name": "People Controls", "count": 8},
"A.7": {"name": "Physical Controls", "count": 14},
"A.8": {"name": "Technological Controls", "count": 34},
}
# Default risk ratings for control areas
DEFAULT_RISK_RATINGS = {
"A.5.1": {"name": "Policies for information security", "risk": "medium"},
"A.5.2": {"name": "Information security roles", "risk": "medium"},
"A.5.15": {"name": "Access control", "risk": "high"},
"A.5.24": {"name": "Incident management planning", "risk": "high"},
"A.5.25": {"name": "Assessment of security events", "risk": "high"},
"A.6.1": {"name": "Screening", "risk": "medium"},
"A.6.3": {"name": "Information security awareness", "risk": "medium"},
"A.6.7": {"name": "Remote working", "risk": "high"},
"A.7.1": {"name": "Physical security perimeters", "risk": "medium"},
"A.7.4": {"name": "Physical security monitoring", "risk": "medium"},
"A.8.2": {"name": "Privileged access rights", "risk": "critical"},
"A.8.5": {"name": "Secure authentication", "risk": "critical"},
"A.8.7": {"name": "Protection against malware", "risk": "high"},
"A.8.8": {"name": "Management of vulnerabilities", "risk": "critical"},
"A.8.13": {"name": "Information backup", "risk": "high"},
"A.8.15": {"name": "Logging", "risk": "critical"},
"A.8.20": {"name": "Networks security", "risk": "high"},
"A.8.24": {"name": "Use of cryptography", "risk": "high"},
}
# Audit frequency based on risk level
AUDIT_FREQUENCY = {
"critical": 4, # Quarterly
"high": 2, # Semi-annual
"medium": 1, # Annual
"low": 1, # Annual
}
def load_controls_from_csv(filepath: str) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
"""Load control risk ratings from CSV file."""
controls = {}
try:
with open(filepath, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
reader = csv.DictReader(f)
for row in reader:
control_id = row.get("control_id", row.get("id", ""))
if control_id:
controls[control_id] = {
"name": row.get("name", "Unknown"),
"risk": row.get("risk", "medium").lower(),
}
except FileNotFoundError:
print(f"Error: File not found: {filepath}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
return controls
def calculate_audit_dates(
year: int,
frequency: int
) -> List[str]:
"""Calculate audit dates based on frequency."""
dates = []
interval = 12 // frequency
for i in range(frequency):
month = (i * interval) + 2 # Start in February
if month > 12:
month = month - 12
date = datetime(year, month, 15)
dates.append(date.strftime("%Y-%m-%d"))
return dates
def generate_audit_plan(
year: int,
controls: Optional[Dict[str, Dict]] = None
) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate risk-based annual audit plan."""
if controls is None:
controls = DEFAULT_RISK_RATINGS
plan = {
"metadata": {
"year": year,
"generated": datetime.now().isoformat(),
"methodology": "ISO 27001 Risk-Based Internal Auditing",
"total_controls": len(controls),
},
"schedule": {
"Q1": {"month": "February-March", "audits": []},
"Q2": {"month": "May-June", "audits": []},
"Q3": {"month": "August-September", "audits": []},
"Q4": {"month": "November", "audits": []},
},
"controls": {},
}
# Assign controls to quarters based on risk
for control_id, control_data in controls.items():
risk = control_data.get("risk", "medium")
frequency = AUDIT_FREQUENCY.get(risk, 1)
audit_dates = calculate_audit_dates(year, frequency)
plan["controls"][control_id] = {
"name": control_data.get("name", "Unknown"),
"risk": risk,
"frequency": frequency,
"scheduled_audits": audit_dates,
}
# Add to quarterly schedule
for i, date in enumerate(audit_dates):
month = int(date.split("-")[1])
if month <= 3:
quarter = "Q1"
elif month <= 6:
quarter = "Q2"
elif month <= 9:
quarter = "Q3"
else:
quarter = "Q4"
plan["schedule"][quarter]["audits"].append({
"control_id": control_id,
"control_name": control_data.get("name", "Unknown"),
"risk_level": risk,
"target_date": date,
})
# Sort audits within each quarter
for quarter in plan["schedule"]:
plan["schedule"][quarter]["audits"].sort(
key=lambda x: (
{"critical": 0, "high": 1, "medium": 2, "low": 3}.get(x["risk_level"], 4),
x["target_date"]
)
)
# Calculate summary statistics
risk_counts = {"critical": 0, "high": 0, "medium": 0, "low": 0}
total_audits = 0
for control_data in plan["controls"].values():
risk_counts[control_data["risk"]] += 1
total_audits += control_data["frequency"]
plan["summary"] = {
"total_controls_in_scope": len(controls),
"total_audits_planned": total_audits,
"risk_distribution": risk_counts,
"audits_per_quarter": {
q: len(plan["schedule"][q]["audits"])
for q in plan["schedule"]
},
}
return plan
def format_markdown(plan: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format audit plan as markdown."""
lines = [
f"# ISMS Audit Plan {plan['metadata']['year']}",
f"",
f"**Generated:** {plan['metadata']['generated'][:10]}",
f"**Methodology:** {plan['metadata']['methodology']}",
f"",
f"## Summary",
f"",
f"| Metric | Value |",
f"|--------|-------|",
f"| Controls in Scope | {plan['summary']['total_controls_in_scope']} |",
f"| Total Audits Planned | {plan['summary']['total_audits_planned']} |",
f"| Critical Risk Controls | {plan['summary']['risk_distribution']['critical']} |",
f"| High Risk Controls | {plan['summary']['risk_distribution']['high']} |",
f"| Medium Risk Controls | {plan['summary']['risk_distribution']['medium']} |",
f"",
]
for quarter, data in plan["schedule"].items():
lines.extend([
f"## {quarter}: {data['month']}",
f"",
f"| Control | Name | Risk | Target Date |",
f"|---------|------|------|-------------|",
])
for audit in data["audits"]:
lines.append(
f"| {audit['control_id']} | {audit['control_name']} | "
f"{audit['risk_level'].capitalize()} | {audit['target_date']} |"
)
lines.append("")
lines.extend([
f"## Risk-Based Audit Frequency",
f"",
f"| Risk Level | Audit Frequency |",
f"|------------|-----------------|",
f"| Critical | Quarterly (4x/year) |",
f"| High | Semi-Annual (2x/year) |",
f"| Medium | Annual (1x/year) |",
f"| Low | Annual (1x/year) |",
])
return "\n".join(lines)
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="ISMS Audit Scheduler - Risk-based audit planning"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--year", "-y",
type=int,
default=datetime.now().year,
help="Audit plan year (default: current year)"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--controls", "-c",
help="CSV file with control risk ratings"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--output", "-o",
help="Output file path"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--format", "-f",
choices=["json", "markdown"],
default="json",
help="Output format (default: json)"
)
args = parser.parse_args()
# Load controls
controls = None
if args.controls:
controls = load_controls_from_csv(args.controls)
# Generate plan
plan = generate_audit_plan(args.year, controls)
# Format output
if args.format == "markdown":
output = format_markdown(plan)
else:
output = json.dumps(plan, indent=2)
# Write output
if args.output:
with open(args.output, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
f.write(output)
print(f"Audit plan saved to: {args.output}", file=sys.stderr)
else:
print(output)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
Chuẩn bị đánh giá QMS theo ISO 13485 bằng 6 câu hỏi chất vấn, tập trung kiểm soát thiết kế, CAPA và giám sát sau thị trường.
--- name: "iso13485-audit-prep" description: "/cs:iso13485-audit-prep <scope> — ISO 13485 QMS audit 6-question forcing interrogation. Design controls + CAPA + post-market focused. Use before Clause 8.2.4 internal audit, MDR / FDA QSR alignment review, or product-launch DHF closure audit." --- # /cs:iso13485-audit-prep — ISO 13485 QMS Forcing Questions **Command:** `/cs:iso13485-audit-prep <scope>` The ISO 13485 QMS auditor pressure-tests any medical-device QMS work. Six traceability-obsessed questions before any internal audit, MDR / FDA QSR review, or product launch. ## When to Run - Before annual Clause 8.2.4 internal audit - Before MDR / FDA QSR alignment review (substantially harmonized post Feb 2026) - Before new-device commercial launch (DHF closure audit) - After significant CAPA closure event (effectiveness verification audit) - Post-recall event (root cause + corrective action audit) - Quarterly during regulatory submission preparation ## The Six QMS Questions ### 1. Pull three random DHFs. Are design verification + validation evidence complete? **Most-cited finding area.** - DHF must include: design plan + inputs + outputs + verification + validation + transfer + changes - Sample stratified by product class (I, IIa, IIb, III per MDR) - Reference `iso13485_audit_playbook.md` for the per-DHF checklist - Verify traceability matrix from user needs through clinical evidence ### 2. Show me the last 5 CAPAs with effectiveness verification evidence. **Second-most-cited finding area.** - Containment / correction / corrective action distinction documented - Root cause analysis depth: 5 Why minimum - Effectiveness verification = measurable evidence, not "we updated the procedure" - Closure approved by appropriate authority - Repeat CAPAs across products = systemic issue trigger ### 3. When was process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) last revalidated? **Clause 7.5.6 — often stale.** - Initial validation at process introduction - Revalidation triggers: process change, equipment change, material change, periodic schedule - Trend monitoring (SPC) where statistical techniques apply per Clause 8.4 - Cross-check with cs-fda-qsr-auditor for 21 CFR 820.75 alignment ### 4. Show me the risk management file for the highest-risk product. **Clause 7.1 + ISO 14971:2019.** - Risk management plan exists per product - Hazard identification covers reasonable foreseeable misuse - Risk control hierarchy applied: inherent safety > protective measures > information for safety - Residual risk evaluated + accepted with rationale - Post-production information feeds back into RMF - For AI-enabled medical devices: layer ISO 42001 A.5 impact assessment on top ### 5. Show me post-market surveillance evidence — last 6 months. **Clause 8.2.1 — high-stakes for MDR + FDA.** - Customer complaint log + investigation closure - Vigilance reports (serious incident / FSCA) submitted per applicable regulation - Trend analysis evidence + management review input - Post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) for MDR high-risk devices - MDR reports per 21 CFR 803 for US-marketed devices (cross-check with cs-fda-qsr-auditor) ### 6. Where's the management review evidence covering all Clause 5.6 inputs? **Annual minimum; semi-annual for mature programs.** - Required inputs per Clause 5.6.2: audit results, customer feedback, process performance, product conformity, status of preventive + corrective actions, follow-up from prior reviews, changes that could affect QMS, recommendations for improvement, regulatory requirements - Outputs per Clause 5.6.3: improvement decisions, product requirement changes, resource needs - Integrated review across frameworks (per `multi_framework_audit_playbook.md`) preferred ## Workflow ```bash # 1. Audit programme optimization python ../../ra-qm-team/skills/qms-audit-expert/scripts/audit_schedule_optimizer.py audit_scope.json # 2. Mock audit for readiness check python ../../skills/compliance-os/scripts/audit_simulator.py iso13485_scope.json # 3. CAPA system review # Route to ra-qm-team/skills/capa-officer/ tools # 4. Risk management file review # Route to ra-qm-team/skills/risk-management-specialist/ tools ``` ## Output Format ```markdown # ISO 13485 Audit Prep: <scope> **Date:** YYYY-MM-DD ## The Decision Being Made [programme-plan | DHF-closure | CAPA-health | post-market-trend | pre-cert | MDR-FDA-alignment] ## Design Control Status (sampled DHFs) - DHFs sampled: <list product IDs> - Verification evidence: pass/fail per DHF - Validation evidence: pass/fail per DHF - Clinical evidence (per MDR Annex XIV / FDA 510(k)): pass/fail - Traceability matrix complete: yes/no per DHF ## CAPA Health - CAPAs sampled: N - Root cause analysis depth: adequate/inadequate per CAPA - Effectiveness verification: complete/incomplete per CAPA - Aging CAPAs > 90 days: N - Repeat issues across products: <list> ## Process Validation Status - Validations on schedule: % - Stale validations (> 12 months since revalidation): <list> - Statistical techniques applied per Clause 8.4: yes/no ## Risk Management File Status - Sampled product RMFs: <list> - Post-production updates in last 12 months: <count per product> - Residual risk acceptance signed: yes/no ## Post-Market Surveillance - Complaint trending: stable/rising - MDR / vigilance reports filed timely: % - PMCF on schedule (where required): yes/no ## Management Review Status - Last review date: YYYY-MM-DD - Required Clause 5.6.2 inputs present: yes/no - Open action items past due: N ## Cross-Framework Impact - EU MDR alignment: clean / gaps in <list> - FDA QSR alignment (post-Feb 2026): substantially harmonized; FDA-specific overlays per cs-fda-qsr-auditor - ISO 42001 AIMS overlay (if AI-enabled device): pass/fail per Annex A ## Verdict 🟢 READY | 🟡 CLOSE-DHF-GAPS-FIRST | 🔴 NOT-READY ## Top 3 Actions [3 concrete next steps with owner + corrective-action timeline] ``` ## Routing - `/cs:compliance-readiness` — for multi-framework view - `/cs:fda-qsr-audit-prep` — for FDA-specific overlay - `/cs:aims-audit` — for AI-enabled medical device ISO 42001 layer - `/cs:gdpr-audit-prep` — for personal-data overlap (clinical data, customer data) - `/cs:cpo-review` — for executive product strategy decisions - `/cs:decide` — to log the verdict ## Related - Agent: [`cs-cqm-iso13485`](../../agents/cs-cqm-iso13485.md) - Skill: [`qms-audit-expert`](../../../ra-qm-team/skills/qms-audit-expert/SKILL.md) - Playbook: [iso13485_audit_playbook.md](../../../ra-qm-team/skills/qms-audit-expert/references/iso13485_audit_playbook.md) - Adjacent: `../fda-qsr-audit-prep/`, `../aims-audit/`, `../compliance-readiness/` --- **Version:** 1.0.0
Đánh giá mức sẵn sàng ISMS theo ISO 27001 bằng 6 câu hỏi chất vấn, dùng trước đánh giá nội bộ, đánh giá giám sát hoặc chứng nhận giai đoạn 1.
--- name: "iso27001-audit-prep" description: "/cs:iso27001-audit-prep <scope> — ISO 27001 ISMS audit readiness 6-question forcing interrogation. Use before annual Clause 9.2 internal audit, surveillance audit prep, or stage 1 certification readiness." --- # /cs:iso27001-audit-prep — ISO 27001 ISMS Audit Forcing Questions **Command:** `/cs:iso27001-audit-prep <scope>` The ISO 27001 ISMS auditor pressure-tests any ISMS work. Six sample-driven questions before any internal audit, stage 1 readiness, or surveillance audit. ## When to Run - Before annual Clause 9.2 internal audit - Before stage 1 / stage 2 ISO 27001 certification audit - Before surveillance audit (year 2 / year 3) - After material change to ISMS scope (new business unit, new product line, new SaaS adoption) - Post-incident (breach triggers ad-hoc ISMS audit) - Quarterly during high-growth phase ## The Six ISMS Questions ### 1. What's the audit scope, and is rolling 3-year coverage on track? **No 3-year coverage discipline, no defensible programme.** - Every Clause 4-10 + every applicable Annex A control must be audited at least once per 3-year cycle - Run `isms_audit_scheduler.py` in `ra-qm-team/skills/isms-audit-expert/` - Confirm auditor independence — no self-audit on any sample ### 2. When was the risk register last refreshed, and are treatments linked to Annex A controls? **Stale risk register = certification finding.** - Quarterly refresh expected; annual minimum - Every high/critical risk must link to ≥ 1 Annex A control treating it - Residual risk acceptance documented + signed - Review against `iso27001_audit_playbook.md` for stage 1 expectations ### 3. Show me the access review records — quarterly cadence, the last 4 quarters. **Most-cited finding area.** - Annex A.5.15 + A.8.2 + A.8.3 access controls - Sample real records pulled from Okta / IAM, not curated audit-prep packs - For each terminated employee in last 90 days: deprovisioning evidence within 24-hour SLA - Privileged access reviewed at finer granularity ### 4. What's the supplier inventory + last review evidence? **Second-most-cited finding area.** - Annex A.5.19-A.5.21 supplier management - Critical SaaS suppliers reviewed at least annually - DPAs signed for personal-data sub-processors (cross-check with cs-dpo-gdpr) - AI-specific contract clauses where third-party AI services in use (cross-check with cs-aims-iso42001) ### 5. Where's the incident response evidence + post-incident review? **A.5.24-27 + A.6.8 — high-stakes audit area.** - Severity definitions documented + consistently applied - Last 5 incidents have post-incident review (PIR) within 30-day SLA - GDPR Article 33 / 34 notification timing aligned with A.5.24 (cross-check with cs-dpo-gdpr) - Blameless retro culture; not punitive ### 6. What's the management review cadence + inputs? **Clause 9.3 required inputs are prescriptive — easy to miss.** - Required inputs: audit results, risks, performance, nonconformities, opportunities - Schedule: annual minimum; quarterly preferred for mature programs - Outputs documented + tracked to closure - Integrated review across frameworks (per `multi_framework_audit_playbook.md`) preferred to separate reviews ## Workflow ```bash # 1. Audit programme planning python ../../ra-qm-team/skills/isms-audit-expert/scripts/isms_audit_scheduler.py audit_scope.json # 2. Mock audit for readiness check python ../../skills/compliance-os/scripts/audit_simulator.py iso27001_scope.json # 3. Cross-framework reuse (SOC 2 = 75% overlap; ISO 42001 = 60% reuse) python ../../skills/compliance-os/scripts/cross_framework_mapper.py program.json ``` ## Output Format ```markdown # ISO 27001 Audit Prep: <scope> **Date:** YYYY-MM-DD ## The Decision Being Made [programme-plan | finding-severity | cert-readiness | incident-followup] ## Audit Programme Status - Clauses scheduled this year: <list> - Annex A controls scheduled: <count> - Rolling 3-year coverage: clean | gaps in <list> - Auditor independence: clean | issues in <list> ## Risk Register Health - Last refresh: YYYY-MM-DD - High/critical risks without Annex A control link: N - Residual risk acceptance documentation: complete | gaps ## High-Stakes Controls Status - A.5.15 + A.8.2 + A.8.3 access control: pass/fail with sample - A.5.19-A.5.21 supplier mgmt: pass/fail with sample - A.5.24-27 + A.6.8 incident response: pass/fail with sample - A.8.15-16 logging: pass/fail with sample ## Management Review Status - Last review date: YYYY-MM-DD - Required Article 9.3 inputs present: yes/no - Open action items past due: N ## Cross-Framework Impact - SOC 2 controls affected: <list> - ISO 42001 controls affected (if applicable): <list> - GDPR Article 32 controls affected: <list> ## Verdict 🟢 READY | 🟡 CLOSE-CRITICALS-FIRST | 🔴 NOT-READY ## Top 3 Actions [3 concrete next steps with owner + corrective-action timeline] ``` ## Routing - `/cs:compliance-readiness` — for multi-framework view - `/cs:soc2-audit-prep` — for SOC 2 cross-walk pair (75% overlap) - `/cs:aims-audit` — for ISO 42001 AIMS cross-walk - `/cs:gdpr-audit-prep` — for Article 32 organizational measures overlap - `/cs:ciso-review` — for executive cybersecurity strategy - `/cs:decide` — to log the verdict ## Related - Agent: [`cs-ciso-iso27001`](../../agents/cs-ciso-iso27001.md) - Skill: [`isms-audit-expert`](../../../ra-qm-team/skills/isms-audit-expert/SKILL.md) - Playbook: [iso27001_audit_playbook.md](../../../ra-qm-team/skills/isms-audit-expert/references/iso27001_audit_playbook.md) - Adjacent: `../soc2-audit-prep/`, `../aims-audit/`, `../gdpr-audit-prep/`, `../compliance-readiness/` --- **Version:** 1.0.0
Thiết lập và quản lý dự án Jira: lập kế hoạch, JQL, workflow, trường tùy chỉnh, tự động hóa, dashboard và báo cáo.
---
name: "jira-expert"
description: Atlassian Jira expert for creating and managing projects, planning, product discovery, JQL queries, workflows, custom fields, automation, reporting, and all Jira features. Use for Jira project setup, configuration, advanced search, dashboard creation, workflow design, and technical Jira operations.
---
# Atlassian Jira Expert
Master-level expertise in Jira configuration, project management, JQL, workflows, automation, and reporting. Handles all technical and operational aspects of Jira.
## Quick Start — Most Common Operations
**Create a project**:
```
mcp jira create_project --name "My Project" --key "MYPROJ" --type scrum --lead "user@example.com"
```
**Run a JQL query**:
```
mcp jira search_issues --jql "project = MYPROJ AND status != Done AND dueDate < now()" --maxResults 50
```
For full command reference, see [Atlassian MCP Integration](#atlassian-mcp-integration). For JQL functions, see [JQL Functions Reference](#jql-functions-reference). For report templates, see [Reporting Templates](#reporting-templates).
---
## Workflows
### Project Creation
1. Determine project type (Scrum, Kanban, Bug Tracking, etc.)
2. Create project with appropriate template
3. Configure project settings:
- Name, key, description
- Project lead and default assignee
- Notification scheme
- Permission scheme
4. Set up issue types and workflows
5. Configure custom fields if needed
6. Create initial board/backlog view
7. **HANDOFF TO**: Scrum Master for team onboarding
### Workflow Design
1. Map out process states (To Do → In Progress → Done)
2. Define transitions and conditions
3. Add validators, post-functions, and conditions
4. Configure workflow scheme
5. **Validate**: Deploy to a test project first; verify all transitions, conditions, and post-functions behave as expected before associating with production projects
6. Associate workflow with project
7. Test workflow with sample issues
### JQL Query Building
**Basic Structure**: `field operator value`
**Common Operators**:
- `=, !=` : equals, not equals
- `~, !~` : contains, not contains
- `>, <, >=, <=` : comparison
- `in, not in` : list membership
- `is empty, is not empty`
- `was, was in, was not`
- `changed`
**Powerful JQL Examples**:
Find overdue issues:
```jql
dueDate < now() AND status != Done
```
Sprint burndown issues:
```jql
sprint = 23 AND status changed TO "Done" DURING (startOfSprint(), endOfSprint())
```
Find stale issues:
```jql
updated < -30d AND status != Done
```
Cross-project epic tracking:
```jql
"Epic Link" = PROJ-123 ORDER BY rank
```
Velocity calculation:
```jql
sprint in closedSprints() AND resolution = Done
```
Team capacity:
```jql
assignee in (user1, user2) AND sprint in openSprints()
```
### Dashboard Creation
1. Create new dashboard (personal or shared)
2. Add relevant gadgets:
- Filter Results (JQL-based)
- Sprint Burndown
- Velocity Chart
- Created vs Resolved
- Pie Chart (status distribution)
3. Arrange layout for readability
4. Configure automatic refresh
5. Share with appropriate teams
6. **HANDOFF TO**: Senior PM or Scrum Master for use
### Automation Rules
1. Define trigger (issue created, field changed, scheduled)
2. Add conditions (if applicable)
3. Define actions:
- Update field
- Send notification
- Create subtask
- Transition issue
- Post comment
4. Test automation with sample data
5. Enable and monitor
## Advanced Features
### Custom Fields
**When to Create**:
- Track data not in standard fields
- Capture process-specific information
- Enable advanced reporting
**Field Types**: Text, Numeric, Date, Select (single/multi/cascading), User picker
**Configuration**:
1. Create custom field
2. Configure field context (which projects/issue types)
3. Add to appropriate screens
4. Update search templates if needed
### Issue Linking
**Link Types**:
- Blocks / Is blocked by
- Relates to
- Duplicates / Is duplicated by
- Clones / Is cloned by
- Epic-Story relationship
**Best Practices**:
- Use Epic linking for feature grouping
- Use blocking links to show dependencies
- Document link reasons in comments
### Permissions & Security
**Permission Schemes**:
- Browse Projects
- Create/Edit/Delete Issues
- Administer Projects
- Manage Sprints
**Security Levels**:
- Define confidential issue visibility
- Control access to sensitive data
- Audit security changes
### Bulk Operations
**Bulk Change**:
1. Use JQL to find target issues
2. Select bulk change operation
3. Choose fields to update
4. **Validate**: Preview all changes before executing; confirm the JQL filter matches only intended issues — bulk edits are difficult to reverse
5. Execute and confirm
6. Monitor background task
**Bulk Transitions**:
- Move multiple issues through workflow
- Useful for sprint cleanup
- Requires appropriate permissions
- **Validate**: Run the JQL filter and review results in small batches before applying at scale
## JQL Functions Reference
> **Tip**: Save frequently used queries as named filters instead of re-running complex JQL ad hoc. See [Best Practices](#best-practices) for performance guidance.
**Date**: `startOfDay()`, `endOfDay()`, `startOfWeek()`, `endOfWeek()`, `startOfMonth()`, `endOfMonth()`, `startOfYear()`, `endOfYear()`
**Sprint**: `openSprints()`, `closedSprints()`, `futureSprints()`
**User**: `currentUser()`, `membersOf("group")`
**Advanced**: `issueHistory()`, `linkedIssues()`, `issuesWithFixVersions()`
## Reporting Templates
> **Tip**: These JQL snippets can be saved as shared filters or wired directly into Dashboard gadgets (see [Dashboard Creation](#dashboard-creation)).
| Report | JQL |
|---|---|
| Sprint Report | `project = PROJ AND sprint = 23` |
| Team Velocity | `assignee in (team) AND sprint in closedSprints() AND resolution = Done` |
| Bug Trend | `type = Bug AND created >= -30d` |
| Blocker Analysis | `priority = Blocker AND status != Done` |
## Decision Framework
**When to Escalate to Atlassian Admin**:
- Need new project permission scheme
- Require custom workflow scheme across org
- User provisioning or deprovisioning
- License or billing questions
- System-wide configuration changes
**When to Collaborate with Scrum Master**:
- Sprint board configuration
- Backlog prioritization views
- Team-specific filters
- Sprint reporting needs
**When to Collaborate with Senior PM**:
- Portfolio-level reporting
- Cross-project dashboards
- Executive visibility needs
- Multi-project dependencies
## Handoff Protocols
**FROM Senior PM**:
- Project structure requirements
- Workflow and field needs
- Reporting requirements
- Integration needs
**TO Senior PM**:
- Cross-project metrics
- Issue trends and patterns
- Workflow bottlenecks
- Data quality insights
**FROM Scrum Master**:
- Sprint board configuration requests
- Workflow optimization needs
- Backlog filtering requirements
- Velocity tracking setup
**TO Scrum Master**:
- Configured sprint boards
- Velocity reports
- Burndown charts
- Team capacity views
## Best Practices
**Data Quality**:
- Enforce required fields with field validation rules
- Use consistent issue key naming conventions per project type
- Schedule regular cleanup of stale/orphaned issues
**Performance**:
- Avoid leading wildcards in JQL (`~` on large text fields is expensive)
- Use saved filters instead of re-running complex JQL ad hoc
- Limit dashboard gadgets to reduce page load time
- Archive completed projects rather than deleting to preserve history
**Governance**:
- Document rationale for custom workflow states and transitions
- Version-control permission/workflow schemes before making changes
- Require change management review for org-wide scheme updates
- Run permission audits after user role changes
## Atlassian MCP Integration
**Primary Tool**: Jira MCP Server
**Key Operations with Example Commands**:
Create a project:
```
mcp jira create_project --name "My Project" --key "MYPROJ" --type scrum --lead "user@example.com"
```
Execute a JQL query:
```
mcp jira search_issues --jql "project = MYPROJ AND status != Done AND dueDate < now()" --maxResults 50
```
Update an issue field:
```
mcp jira update_issue --issue "MYPROJ-42" --field "status" --value "In Progress"
```
Create a sprint:
```
mcp jira create_sprint --board 10 --name "Sprint 5" --startDate "2024-06-01" --endDate "2024-06-14"
```
Create a board filter:
```
mcp jira create_filter --name "Open Blockers" --jql "priority = Blocker AND status != Done" --shareWith "project-team"
```
**Integration Points**:
- Pull metrics for Senior PM reporting
- Configure sprint boards for Scrum Master
- Create documentation pages for Confluence Expert
- Support template creation for Template Creator
## Related Skills
- **Confluence Expert** (`project-management/confluence-expert/`) — Documentation complements Jira workflows
- **Atlassian Admin** (`project-management/atlassian-admin/`) — Permission and user management for Jira projects
FILE:references/automation-examples.md
# Jira Automation Examples
## Auto-Assignment Rules
### Auto-assign by component
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Component is not EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Assign issue to component lead
### Auto-assign to reporter for feedback
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned to "Waiting for Feedback"
**Actions:**
- Assign issue to reporter
- Add comment: "Please provide additional information"
### Round-robin assignment
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Project = ABC
- Assignee is EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Assign to next team member in rotation (use smart value)
---
## Status Sync Rules
### Sync subtask status to parent
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Sub-task
- Transition is to "Done"
- Parent issue exists
- All subtasks are Done
**Actions:**
- Transition parent issue to "Done"
### Sync parent to subtasks
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type has subtasks
- Transition is to "Cancelled"
**Actions:**
- For each: Sub-tasks
- Transition issue to "Cancelled"
### Epic progress tracking
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Epic link is not EMPTY
- Transition is to "Done"
**Actions:**
- Add comment to epic: "{{issue.key}} completed"
- Update epic custom field "Progress"
---
## Notification Rules
### Slack notification for high-priority bugs
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Bug
- Priority IN (Highest, High)
**Actions:**
- Send Slack message to #engineering:
```
🚨 High Priority Bug Created
{{issue.key}}: {{issue.summary}}
Reporter: {{issue.reporter.displayName}}
Priority: {{issue.priority.name}}
{{issue.url}}
```
### Email assignee when mentioned
**Trigger:** Issue commented
**Conditions:**
- Comment contains @mention of assignee
**Actions:**
- Send email to {{issue.assignee.emailAddress}}:
```
Subject: You were mentioned in {{issue.key}}
Body: {{comment.author.displayName}} mentioned you:
{{comment.body}}
```
### SLA breach warning
**Trigger:** Scheduled - Every hour
**Conditions:**
- Status != Done
- SLA time remaining < 2 hours
**Actions:**
- Send email to {{issue.assignee}}
- Add comment: "⚠️ SLA expires in <2 hours"
- Set priority to Highest
---
## Field Automation Rules
### Auto-set due date
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Bug
- Priority = Highest
**Actions:**
- Set due date to {{now.plusDays(1)}}
### Clear assignee when in backlog
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "Backlog"
- Assignee is not EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Assign issue to Unassigned
- Add comment: "Returned to backlog, assignee cleared"
### Auto-populate sprint field
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "In Progress"
- Sprint is EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Add issue to current sprint
### Set fix version based on component
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Component = "Mobile App"
**Actions:**
- Set fix version to "Mobile v2.0"
---
## Escalation Rules
### Auto-escalate stale issues
**Trigger:** Scheduled - Daily at 9:00 AM
**Conditions:**
- Status = "Waiting for Response"
- Updated < -7 days
**Actions:**
- Add comment: "@{{issue.reporter}} This issue needs attention"
- Send email to project lead
- Add label: "needs-attention"
### Escalate overdue critical issues
**Trigger:** Scheduled - Every hour
**Conditions:**
- Priority IN (Highest, High)
- Due date < now()
- Status != Done
**Actions:**
- Transition to "Escalated"
- Assign to project manager
- Send Slack notification
### Auto-close inactive issues
**Trigger:** Scheduled - Daily at 10:00 AM
**Conditions:**
- Status = "Waiting for Customer"
- Updated < -30 days
**Actions:**
- Transition to "Closed"
- Add comment: "Auto-closed due to inactivity"
- Send email to reporter
---
## Sprint Automation Rules
### Move incomplete work to next sprint
**Trigger:** Sprint closed
**Conditions:**
- Issue status != Done
**Actions:**
- Add issue to next sprint
- Add comment: "Moved from {{sprint.name}}"
### Auto-remove completed items from active sprint
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "Done"
- Sprint IN openSprints()
**Actions:**
- Remove issue from sprint
- Add comment: "Removed from active sprint (completed)"
### Sprint start notification
**Trigger:** Sprint started
**Actions:**
- Send Slack message to #team:
```
🚀 Sprint {{sprint.name}} Started!
Goal: {{sprint.goal}}
Committed: {{sprint.issuesCount}} issues
```
---
## Approval Workflow Rules
### Request approval for large stories
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Story
- Story points >= 13
**Actions:**
- Transition to "Pending Approval"
- Assign to product owner
- Send email notification
### Auto-approve small bugs
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Bug
- Priority IN (Low, Lowest)
**Actions:**
- Transition to "Approved"
- Add comment: "Auto-approved (low-priority bug)"
### Require security review
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "Ready for Release"
- Labels contains "security"
**Actions:**
- Transition to "Security Review"
- Assign to security-team
- Send email to security@company.com
---
## Integration Rules
### Create GitHub issue
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "In Progress"
- Labels contains "needs-tracking"
**Actions:**
- Send webhook to GitHub API:
```json
{
"title": "{{issue.key}}: {{issue.summary}}",
"body": "{{issue.description}}",
"assignee": "{{issue.assignee.name}}"
}
```
### Update Confluence page
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Epic
- Transition is to "Done"
**Actions:**
- Send webhook to Confluence:
- Update epic status page
- Add completion date
---
## Quality & Testing Rules
### Require test cases for features
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Story
- Transition is to "Ready for QA"
- Custom field "Test Cases" is EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Transition back to "In Progress"
- Add comment: "❌ Test cases required before QA"
### Auto-create test issue
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Story
- Transition is to "Ready for QA"
**Actions:**
- Create linked issue:
- Type: Test
- Summary: "Test: {{issue.summary}}"
- Link type: "tested by"
- Assignee: QA team
### Flag regression bugs
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Bug
- Affects version is in released versions
**Actions:**
- Add label: "regression"
- Set priority to High
- Add comment: "🚨 Regression in released version"
---
## Documentation Rules
### Require documentation for features
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Story
- Labels contains "customer-facing"
- Transition is to "Done"
- Custom field "Documentation Link" is EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Reopen issue
- Add comment: "📝 Documentation required for customer-facing feature"
### Auto-create doc task
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Epic
- Transition is to "In Progress"
**Actions:**
- Create subtask:
- Type: Task
- Summary: "Documentation for {{issue.summary}}"
- Assignee: {{issue.assignee}}
---
## Time Tracking Rules
### Log work reminder
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "Done"
- Time spent is EMPTY
**Actions:**
- Add comment: "⏱️ Reminder: Please log your time"
### Warn on high time spent
**Trigger:** Work logged
**Conditions:**
- Time spent > original estimate * 1.5
**Actions:**
- Add comment: "⚠️ Time spent exceeds estimate by 50%"
- Send notification to assignee and project manager
---
## Advanced Conditional Rules
### Conditional assignee based on priority
**Trigger:** Issue created
**Conditions:**
- Issue type = Bug
**Actions:**
- If: Priority = Highest
- Assign to on-call engineer
- Else if: Priority = High
- Assign to team lead
- Else:
- Assign to next available team member
### Multi-step approval flow
**Trigger:** Issue transitioned
**Conditions:**
- Transition is to "Request Approval"
- Budget estimate > $10,000
**Actions:**
- If: Budget > $50,000
- Assign to CFO
- Send email to executive team
- Else if: Budget > $10,000
- Assign to Director
- Add comment: "Director approval required"
- Add label: "pending-approval"
---
## Smart Value Examples
### Dynamic assignee based on component
```
{{issue.components.first.lead.accountId}}
```
### Days since created
```
{{issue.created.diff(now).days}}
```
### Conditional message
```
{{#if(issue.priority.name == "Highest")}}
🚨 CRITICAL
{{else}}
ℹ️ Normal priority
{{/}}
```
### List all subtasks
```
{{#issue.subtasks}}
- {{key}}: {{summary}} ({{status.name}})
{{/}}
```
### Calculate completion percentage
```
{{issue.subtasks.filter(item => item.status.statusCategory.key == "done").size.divide(issue.subtasks.size).multiply(100).round()}}%
```
---
## Best Practices
1. **Test in sandbox** - Always test rules on test project first
2. **Start simple** - Begin with basic rules, add complexity incrementally
3. **Use conditions wisely** - Narrow scope to reduce unintended triggers
4. **Monitor audit log** - Check automation execution history regularly
5. **Limit actions** - Keep rules focused, don't chain too many actions
6. **Name clearly** - Use descriptive names: "Auto-assign bugs to component lead"
7. **Document rules** - Add description explaining purpose and owner
8. **Review regularly** - Audit rules quarterly, disable unused ones
9. **Handle errors** - Add error handling for webhooks and integrations
10. **Performance** - Avoid scheduled rules that query large datasets hourly
FILE:references/AUTOMATION.md
# Jira Automation Reference
Comprehensive guide to Jira automation rules: triggers, conditions, actions, smart values, and production-ready recipes.
## Rule Structure
Every automation rule follows this pattern:
```
TRIGGER → [CONDITION(s)] → ACTION(s)
```
- **Trigger**: The event that starts the rule (required, exactly one)
- **Condition**: Filters to narrow when the rule fires (optional, multiple allowed)
- **Action**: What the rule does (required, one or more)
## Triggers
### Issue Triggers
| Trigger | Fires When | Use For |
|---------|------------|---------|
| **Issue created** | New issue is created | Auto-assignment, notifications, SLA start |
| **Issue transitioned** | Status changes | Workflow automation, notifications |
| **Issue updated** | Any field changes | Field sync, cascading updates |
| **Issue commented** | Comment is added | Auto-responses, SLA tracking |
| **Issue assigned** | Assignee changes | Workload notifications |
| **Issue linked** | Link is added/removed | Dependency tracking |
| **Issue deleted** | Issue is deleted | Cleanup, audit logging |
### Sprint & Board Triggers
| Trigger | Fires When |
|---------|------------|
| **Sprint started** | Sprint is activated |
| **Sprint completed** | Sprint is closed |
| **Issue moved between sprints** | Issue is moved |
| **Backlog item moved to sprint** | Item is pulled into sprint |
### Scheduled Triggers
| Trigger | Fires When |
|---------|------------|
| **Scheduled** | Cron-based (daily, weekly, custom) |
| **Issue stale** | No updates for X days |
### Version Triggers
| Trigger | Fires When |
|---------|------------|
| **Version created** | New version added |
| **Version released** | Version is released |
## Conditions
### Issue Conditions
| Condition | Matches When |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Issue fields condition** | Field matches value (e.g., priority = High) |
| **JQL condition** | Issue matches JQL query |
| **Related issues condition** | Linked/sub-task issues match criteria |
| **User condition** | Actor matches (reporter, assignee, group) |
| **Advanced compare** | Complex field comparisons |
### Condition Operators
```
Field = value # Exact match
Field != value # Not equal
Field > value # Greater than (numeric/date)
Field is empty # Field has no value
Field is not empty # Field has a value
Field changed # Field was modified in this event
Field changed to # Field changed to specific value
Field changed from # Field changed from specific value
```
## Actions
### Issue Actions
| Action | Does |
|--------|------|
| **Edit issue** | Update any field on the current issue |
| **Transition issue** | Move to a new status |
| **Assign issue** | Change assignee |
| **Comment on issue** | Add a comment |
| **Create issue** | Create a new linked issue |
| **Create sub-tasks** | Create child issues |
| **Clone issue** | Duplicate the issue |
| **Delete issue** | Remove the issue |
| **Link issues** | Add issue links |
| **Log work** | Add time tracking entry |
### Notification Actions
| Action | Does |
|--------|------|
| **Send email** | Send custom email to users/groups |
| **Send Slack message** | Post to Slack channel (requires integration) |
| **Send Microsoft Teams message** | Post to Teams (requires integration) |
| **Send web request** | HTTP call to external service |
### Lookup & Branch Actions
| Action | Does |
|--------|------|
| **Lookup issues (JQL)** | Find issues matching JQL, iterate over them |
| **Create branch** | Branch logic (if/then/else) |
| **For each** | Loop over found issues |
## Smart Values
Smart values are dynamic placeholders that resolve at runtime.
### Issue Smart Values
```
{{issue.key}} # PROJ-123
{{issue.summary}} # Issue title
{{issue.description}} # Full description
{{issue.status.name}} # Current status
{{issue.priority.name}} # Priority level
{{issue.assignee.displayName}} # Assignee name
{{issue.reporter.displayName}} # Reporter name
{{issue.issuetype.name}} # Issue type
{{issue.project.key}} # Project key
{{issue.created}} # Creation date
{{issue.updated}} # Last update date
{{issue.fixVersions}} # Fix versions
{{issue.labels}} # Labels array
{{issue.components}} # Components array
```
### Transition Smart Values
```
{{transition.from_status}} # Previous status
{{transition.to_status}} # New status
{{transition.transitionName}} # Transition name
```
### User Smart Values
```
{{initiator.displayName}} # Who triggered the rule
{{initiator.emailAddress}} # Their email
{{initiator.accountId}} # Their account ID
```
### Date Smart Values
```
{{now}} # Current timestamp
{{now.plusDays(7)}} # 7 days from now
{{now.minusHours(24)}} # 24 hours ago
{{issue.created.plusBusinessDays(3)}} # 3 business days after creation
```
### Conditional Smart Values
```
{{#if issue.priority.name == "High"}}
This is high priority
{{/if}}
{{#if issue.assignee}}
Assigned to {{issue.assignee.displayName}}
{{else}}
Unassigned
{{/if}}
```
## Production-Ready Recipes
### 1. Auto-Assign by Component
```yaml
Trigger: Issue created
Condition: Issue has component
Action: Edit issue
- Assignee = Component lead
Rule Logic:
IF component = "Backend" → assign to @backend-lead
IF component = "Frontend" → assign to @frontend-lead
IF component = "DevOps" → assign to @devops-lead
```
### 2. SLA Warning — Stale Issues
```yaml
Trigger: Scheduled (daily at 9am)
Condition: JQL = "status != Done AND updated <= -5d AND priority in (High, Highest)"
Action:
- Add comment: "⚠️ This {{issue.priority.name}} issue hasn't been updated in 5+ days."
- Send Slack: "#engineering-alerts: {{issue.key}} is stale ({{issue.assignee.displayName}})"
```
### 3. Auto-Close Resolved Issues After 7 Days
```yaml
Trigger: Scheduled (daily)
Condition: JQL = "status = Resolved AND updated <= -7d"
Action:
- Transition: Resolved → Closed
- Comment: "Auto-closed after 7 days in Resolved status."
```
### 4. Sprint Spillover Notification
```yaml
Trigger: Sprint completed
Condition: Issue status != Done
Action:
- Comment: "Spilled over from Sprint {{sprint.name}}. Reason needs review."
- Add label: "spillover"
- Send email to: {{issue.assignee.emailAddress}}
```
### 5. Sub-Task Completion → Parent Transition
```yaml
Trigger: Issue transitioned (to Done)
Condition: Issue is sub-task AND all sibling sub-tasks are Done
Action (on parent):
- Transition: In Progress → In Review
- Comment: "All sub-tasks completed. Ready for review."
```
### 6. Bug Priority Escalation
```yaml
Trigger: Scheduled (every 4 hours)
Condition: JQL = "type = Bug AND priority = High AND status = Open AND created <= -24h"
Action:
- Edit: priority = Highest
- Comment: "⚡ Auto-escalated: High-priority bug open for 24+ hours."
- Send email to: project lead
```
### 7. Auto-Link Duplicate Detection
```yaml
Trigger: Issue created
Condition: JQL finds issues with similar summary (fuzzy)
Action:
- Comment: "Possible duplicate of {{lookupIssues.first.key}}: {{lookupIssues.first.summary}}"
- Add label: "possible-duplicate"
```
### 8. Release Notes Generator
```yaml
Trigger: Version released
Condition: None
Action:
- Lookup: JQL = "fixVersion = {{version.name}} AND status = Done"
- Create Confluence page:
Title: "Release Notes — {{version.name}}"
Content: List of resolved issues with types and summaries
```
### 9. Workload Balancer — Round-Robin Assignment
```yaml
Trigger: Issue created
Condition: Issue type = Story AND assignee is empty
Action:
- Lookup: JQL = "assignee in (dev1, dev2, dev3) AND sprint in openSprints() AND status != Done"
- Assign to team member with fewest open issues
```
### 10. Blocker Notification Chain
```yaml
Trigger: Issue updated (priority changed to Blocker)
Action:
- Send email to: project lead, scrum master
- Send Slack: "#blockers: 🚨 {{issue.key}} marked as Blocker by {{initiator.displayName}}"
- Comment: "Blocker escalated. Notified: PM + SM."
- Edit: Add label "blocker-active"
```
## Best Practices
1. **Name rules descriptively** — "Auto-assign Backend bugs to @dev-lead" not "Rule 1"
2. **Add conditions before actions** — prevent unintended execution
3. **Use JQL conditions** for precision — field conditions can miss edge cases
4. **Test in a sandbox project first** — automation mistakes can be destructive
5. **Set rate limits** — avoid infinite loops (Rule A triggers Rule B triggers Rule A)
6. **Monitor rule execution** — check Automation audit log weekly
7. **Document business rules** — explain WHY the rule exists, not just WHAT it does
8. **Use branches (if/else)** over separate rules — reduces rule count, easier to maintain
9. **Disable before deleting** — observe for a week to ensure no side effects
10. **Version your automation** — export rules as JSON backup before major changes
FILE:references/jql-examples.md
# JQL Query Examples
## Sprint Queries
**Current sprint issues:**
```jql
sprint IN openSprints() ORDER BY rank
```
**Issues in specific sprint:**
```jql
sprint = "Sprint 23" ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**All sprint work (current and backlog):**
```jql
project = ABC AND issuetype IN (Story, Bug, Task)
ORDER BY sprint DESC, rank
```
**Unscheduled stories:**
```jql
project = ABC AND issuetype = Story AND sprint IS EMPTY
AND status != Done ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**Spillover from last sprint:**
```jql
sprint IN closedSprints() AND sprint NOT IN (latestReleasedVersion())
AND status != Done ORDER BY created DESC
```
**Sprint completion rate:**
```jql
sprint = "Sprint 23" AND status = Done
```
## User & Team Queries
**My open issues:**
```jql
assignee = currentUser() AND status != Done
ORDER BY priority DESC, created ASC
```
**Unassigned in my project:**
```jql
project = ABC AND assignee IS EMPTY AND status != Done
ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**Issues I'm watching:**
```jql
watcher = currentUser() AND status != Done
```
**Team workload:**
```jql
assignee IN membersOf("engineering-team") AND status IN ("In Progress", "In Review")
ORDER BY assignee, priority DESC
```
**Issues I reported that are still open:**
```jql
reporter = currentUser() AND status != Done ORDER BY created DESC
```
**Issues commented on by me:**
```jql
comment ~ currentUser() AND status != Done
```
## Date Range Queries
**Created today:**
```jql
created >= startOfDay() ORDER BY created DESC
```
**Updated in last 7 days:**
```jql
updated >= -7d ORDER BY updated DESC
```
**Created this week:**
```jql
created >= startOfWeek() AND created <= endOfWeek()
```
**Created this month:**
```jql
created >= startOfMonth() AND created <= endOfMonth()
```
**Not updated in 30 days:**
```jql
status != Done AND updated <= -30d ORDER BY updated ASC
```
**Resolved yesterday:**
```jql
resolved >= startOfDay(-1d) AND resolved < startOfDay()
```
**Due this week:**
```jql
duedate >= startOfWeek() AND duedate <= endOfWeek() AND status != Done
```
**Overdue:**
```jql
duedate < now() AND status != Done ORDER BY duedate ASC
```
## Status & Workflow Queries
**In Progress issues:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status = "In Progress" ORDER BY assignee
```
**Blocked issues:**
```jql
project = ABC AND labels = blocked AND status != Done
```
**Issues in review:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status IN ("Code Review", "QA Review", "Pending Approval")
ORDER BY updated ASC
```
**Ready for development:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status = "Ready" AND sprint IS EMPTY
ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**Recently done:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status = Done AND resolved >= -7d
ORDER BY resolved DESC
```
**Status changed today:**
```jql
status CHANGED AFTER startOfDay() ORDER BY updated DESC
```
**Long-running in progress:**
```jql
status = "In Progress" AND status CHANGED BEFORE -14d
ORDER BY status CHANGED ASC
```
## Priority & Type Queries
**High priority bugs:**
```jql
issuetype = Bug AND priority IN (Highest, High) AND status != Done
ORDER BY priority DESC, created ASC
```
**Critical blockers:**
```jql
priority = Highest AND status != Done ORDER BY created ASC
```
**All epics:**
```jql
issuetype = Epic ORDER BY status, priority DESC
```
**Stories without acceptance criteria:**
```jql
issuetype = Story AND "Acceptance Criteria" IS EMPTY AND status = Backlog
```
**Technical debt:**
```jql
labels = tech-debt AND status != Done ORDER BY priority DESC
```
## Complex Multi-Condition Queries
**My team's sprint work:**
```jql
sprint IN openSprints()
AND assignee IN membersOf("engineering-team")
AND status != Done
ORDER BY assignee, priority DESC
```
**Bugs created this month, not in sprint:**
```jql
issuetype = Bug
AND created >= startOfMonth()
AND sprint IS EMPTY
AND status != Done
ORDER BY priority DESC, created DESC
```
**High-priority work needing attention:**
```jql
project = ABC
AND priority IN (Highest, High)
AND status IN ("In Progress", "In Review")
AND updated <= -3d
ORDER BY priority DESC, updated ASC
```
**Stale issues:**
```jql
project = ABC
AND status NOT IN (Done, Cancelled)
AND (assignee IS EMPTY OR updated <= -30d)
ORDER BY created ASC
```
**Epic progress:**
```jql
"Epic Link" = ABC-123 ORDER BY status, rank
```
## Component & Version Queries
**Issues in component:**
```jql
project = ABC AND component = "Frontend" AND status != Done
```
**Issues without component:**
```jql
project = ABC AND component IS EMPTY AND status != Done
```
**Target version:**
```jql
fixVersion = "v2.0" ORDER BY status, priority DESC
```
**Released versions:**
```jql
fixVersion IN releasedVersions() ORDER BY fixVersion DESC
```
## Label & Text Search Queries
**Issues with label:**
```jql
labels = urgent AND status != Done
```
**Multiple labels (AND):**
```jql
labels IN (frontend, bug) AND status != Done
```
**Search in summary:**
```jql
summary ~ "authentication" ORDER BY created DESC
```
**Search in summary and description:**
```jql
text ~ "API integration" ORDER BY created DESC
```
**Issues with empty description:**
```jql
description IS EMPTY AND issuetype = Story
```
## Performance-Optimized Queries
**Good - Specific project first:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status = "In Progress" AND assignee = currentUser()
```
**Bad - User filter first:**
```jql
assignee = currentUser() AND status = "In Progress" AND project = ABC
```
**Good - Use functions:**
```jql
sprint IN openSprints() AND status != Done
```
**Bad - Hardcoded sprint:**
```jql
sprint = "Sprint 23" AND status != Done
```
**Good - Specific date:**
```jql
created >= 2024-01-01 AND created <= 2024-01-31
```
**Bad - Relative with high cost:**
```jql
created >= -365d AND created <= -335d
```
## Reporting Queries
**Velocity calculation:**
```jql
sprint = "Sprint 23" AND status = Done
```
*Then sum story points*
**Bug rate:**
```jql
project = ABC AND issuetype = Bug AND created >= startOfMonth()
```
**Average cycle time:**
```jql
project = ABC AND resolved >= startOfMonth()
AND resolved <= endOfMonth()
```
*Calculate time from In Progress to Done*
**Stories delivered this quarter:**
```jql
project = ABC AND issuetype = Story
AND resolved >= startOfYear() AND resolved <= endOfQuarter()
```
**Team capacity:**
```jql
assignee IN membersOf("engineering-team")
AND sprint IN openSprints()
```
*Sum original estimates*
## Notification & Watching Queries
**Issues I need to review:**
```jql
status = "Pending Review" AND assignee = currentUser()
```
**Issues assigned to me, high priority:**
```jql
assignee = currentUser() AND priority IN (Highest, High)
AND status != Done
```
**Issues created by me, not resolved:**
```jql
reporter = currentUser() AND status != Done
ORDER BY created DESC
```
## Advanced Functions
**Issues changed from status:**
```jql
status WAS "In Progress" AND status = "Done"
AND status CHANGED AFTER startOfWeek()
```
**Assignee changed:**
```jql
assignee CHANGED BY currentUser() AFTER -7d
```
**Issues re-opened:**
```jql
status WAS Done AND status != Done ORDER BY updated DESC
```
**Linked issues:**
```jql
issue IN linkedIssues("ABC-123") ORDER BY issuetype
```
**Parent epic:**
```jql
parent = ABC-123 ORDER BY rank
```
## Saved Filter Examples
**Daily Standup Filter:**
```jql
assignee = currentUser() AND sprint IN openSprints()
AND status != Done ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**Team Sprint Board Filter:**
```jql
project = ABC AND sprint IN openSprints() ORDER BY rank
```
**Bugs Dashboard Filter:**
```jql
project = ABC AND issuetype = Bug AND status != Done
ORDER BY priority DESC, created ASC
```
**Tech Debt Backlog:**
```jql
project = ABC AND labels = tech-debt AND status = Backlog
ORDER BY priority DESC
```
**Needs Triage:**
```jql
project = ABC AND status = "To Triage"
AND created >= -7d ORDER BY created ASC
```
FILE:references/WORKFLOWS.md
# Jira Workflows Reference
Comprehensive guide to Jira workflow design, transitions, conditions, validators, and post-functions.
## Default Workflows
### Simplified Workflow
```
Open → In Progress → Done
```
### Software Development Workflow
```
Backlog → Selected for Development → In Progress → In Review → Done
↑___________________________| (reopen)
```
### Bug Tracking Workflow
```
Open → In Progress → Fixed → Verified → Closed
↑ | |
|____Reopened________|________|
```
## Custom Workflow Design
### Design Principles
1. **Mirror your actual process** — don't force teams into artificial states
2. **Minimize statuses** — each status must represent a distinct work state where the item waits for a different action
3. **Clear ownership** — every status should have an obvious responsible party
4. **Allow rework** — always provide paths back for rejected/reopened items
5. **Separate "waiting" from "working"** — distinguish "In Review" (waiting) from "Reviewing" (actively working)
### Status Categories
Jira maps every status to one of four categories that drive board columns and JQL:
| Category | Meaning | JQL | Examples |
|----------|---------|-----|----------|
| `To Do` | Not started | `statusCategory = "To Do"` | Backlog, Open, New |
| `In Progress` | Active work | `statusCategory = "In Progress"` | In Progress, In Review, Testing |
| `Done` | Completed | `statusCategory = Done` | Done, Closed, Released |
| `Undefined` | Legacy/unused | — | Avoid using |
### Recommended Statuses by Team Type
**Engineering Team:**
```
Backlog → Ready → In Progress → Code Review → QA → Done
```
**Support Team:**
```
New → Triaged → In Progress → Waiting on Customer → Resolved → Closed
```
**Design Team:**
```
Backlog → Research → Design → Review → Approved → Handoff
```
## Transitions
### Transition Properties
| Property | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| **Name** | Display name on the button (e.g., "Start Work") |
| **Screen** | Form shown during transition (optional) |
| **Conditions** | Who can trigger this transition |
| **Validators** | Rules that must pass before transition executes |
| **Post-functions** | Actions executed after transition completes |
### Common Transition Patterns
**Start Work:**
```
Trigger: "Start Work" button
Condition: Assignee only
Validator: Issue must have assignee
Post-function: Set "In Progress" resolution to None
```
**Submit for Review:**
```
Trigger: "Submit for Review" button
Condition: Assignee or project admin
Validator: All sub-tasks must be Done
Post-function: Add comment "Submitted for review by {user}"
```
**Approve:**
```
Trigger: "Approve" button
Condition: Must be in "Reviewers" group
Validator: Must add comment
Post-function: Set resolution to "Done", fire event
```
## Conditions
### Built-in Conditions
| Condition | Use When |
|-----------|----------|
| **Only Assignee** | Only assigned user can transition |
| **Only Reporter** | Only creator can transition |
| **Permission Condition** | User must have specific permission |
| **Group Condition** | User must be in specified group |
| **Sub-Task Blocking** | All sub-tasks must be resolved |
| **Previous Status** | Issue must have been in a specific status |
| **User Is In Role** | User must have project role (Developer, Admin) |
### Combining Conditions
- **AND logic**: Add multiple conditions to one transition — ALL must pass
- **OR logic**: Create parallel transitions with different conditions
## Validators
### Built-in Validators
| Validator | Checks |
|-----------|--------|
| **Required Field** | Specific field must be populated |
| **Field Has Been Modified** | Field must change during transition |
| **Regular Expression** | Field must match regex pattern |
| **Permission Validator** | User must have permission |
| **Previous Status Validator** | Issue was in a required status |
### Common Validator Patterns
```
# Require comment on rejection
Validator: Comment Required
When: Transition = "Reject"
# Require fix version before release
Validator: Required Field = "Fix Version/s"
When: Transition = "Release"
# Require time logged before closing
Validator: Field Required = "Time Spent" (must be > 0)
When: Transition = "Close"
```
## Post-Functions
### Built-in Post-Functions
| Post-Function | Action |
|---------------|--------|
| **Set Field Value** | Assign a value to any field |
| **Update Issue Field** | Change assignee, priority, etc. |
| **Create Comment** | Add automated comment |
| **Fire Event** | Trigger notification event |
| **Assign to Lead** | Assign to project lead |
| **Assign to Reporter** | Assign back to creator |
| **Clear Field** | Remove field value |
| **Copy Value** | Copy field from parent/linked issue |
### Post-Function Execution Order
Post-functions execute in defined order. Standard sequence:
1. Set issue status (automatic, always first)
2. Add comment (if configured)
3. Update fields
4. Generate change history (automatic, always last)
5. Fire event (triggers notifications)
**Important:** "Generate change history" and "Fire event" must always be last — reorder if you add custom post-functions.
## Workflow Schemes
### What They Do
- Map issue types to workflows within a project
- One workflow scheme per project
- Different issue types can use different workflows
### Configuration Pattern
```
Project: MYPROJ
Workflow Scheme: "Engineering Workflow Scheme"
Bug → Bug Tracking Workflow
Story → Development Workflow
Task → Simple Workflow
Epic → Epic Workflow
Sub-task → Sub-task Workflow (inherits parent transitions)
```
## Best Practices
1. **Start simple, add complexity only when needed** — a 5-status workflow beats a 15-status one
2. **Name transitions as actions** — "Start Work" not "In Progress" (the status is "In Progress", the action is "Start Work")
3. **Use screens sparingly** — only show a screen when you need data from the user during transition
4. **Test with real users** — workflows that look good on paper may confuse the team
5. **Document your workflow** — add descriptions to statuses and transitions
6. **Use global transitions carefully** — a "Cancel" transition from any status is convenient but can bypass important gates
7. **Audit quarterly** — remove statuses with <5% usage
FILE:scripts/jql_query_builder.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
JQL Query Builder
Pattern-matching JQL builder from natural language descriptions. Maps common
phrases to JQL operators and constructs valid queries with syntax validation.
Usage:
python jql_query_builder.py "high priority bugs in PROJECT assigned to me"
python jql_query_builder.py "overdue tasks in PROJ" --format json
python jql_query_builder.py --patterns
"""
import argparse
import json
import re
import sys
from datetime import datetime
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Pattern Library
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
PATTERN_LIBRARY = {
"my_open_bugs": {
"phrases": ["my open bugs", "my bugs", "bugs assigned to me"],
"jql": 'assignee = currentUser() AND type = Bug AND status != Done',
"description": "All open bugs assigned to current user",
},
"high_priority_bugs": {
"phrases": ["high priority bugs", "critical bugs", "urgent bugs", "p1 bugs"],
"jql": 'type = Bug AND priority in (Highest, High) AND status != Done',
"description": "High and highest priority open bugs",
},
"my_open_tasks": {
"phrases": ["my open tasks", "my tasks", "tasks assigned to me", "my work"],
"jql": 'assignee = currentUser() AND status != Done',
"description": "All open issues assigned to current user",
},
"unassigned_issues": {
"phrases": ["unassigned", "unassigned issues", "no assignee"],
"jql": 'assignee is EMPTY AND status != Done',
"description": "Issues with no assignee",
},
"recently_created": {
"phrases": ["recently created", "new issues", "created this week", "recent"],
"jql": 'created >= -7d ORDER BY created DESC',
"description": "Issues created in the last 7 days",
},
"recently_updated": {
"phrases": ["recently updated", "updated this week", "recent changes"],
"jql": 'updated >= -7d ORDER BY updated DESC',
"description": "Issues updated in the last 7 days",
},
"overdue": {
"phrases": ["overdue", "past due", "missed deadline", "overdue tasks"],
"jql": 'duedate < now() AND status != Done',
"description": "Issues past their due date",
},
"due_this_week": {
"phrases": ["due this week", "due soon", "upcoming deadlines"],
"jql": 'duedate >= startOfWeek() AND duedate <= endOfWeek() AND status != Done',
"description": "Issues due this week",
},
"blocked_issues": {
"phrases": ["blocked", "blocked issues", "impediments"],
"jql": 'status = Blocked OR status = Impediment',
"description": "Issues in blocked or impediment status",
},
"in_progress": {
"phrases": ["in progress", "being worked on", "active work"],
"jql": 'status = "In Progress"',
"description": "Issues currently in progress",
},
"sprint_issues": {
"phrases": ["current sprint", "this sprint", "active sprint"],
"jql": 'sprint in openSprints()',
"description": "Issues in the current active sprint",
},
"backlog": {
"phrases": ["backlog", "backlog items", "not started"],
"jql": 'sprint is EMPTY AND status = "To Do" ORDER BY priority DESC',
"description": "Issues in the backlog not assigned to a sprint",
},
"stories_without_estimates": {
"phrases": ["no estimates", "unestimated", "missing estimates", "no story points"],
"jql": 'type = Story AND (storyPoints is EMPTY OR storyPoints = 0) AND status != Done',
"description": "Stories missing story point estimates",
},
"epics_in_progress": {
"phrases": ["active epics", "epics in progress", "open epics"],
"jql": 'type = Epic AND status != Done ORDER BY priority DESC',
"description": "Epics that are not yet completed",
},
"done_this_week": {
"phrases": ["done this week", "completed this week", "resolved this week"],
"jql": 'status changed to Done DURING (startOfWeek(), now())',
"description": "Issues completed during the current week",
},
"created_vs_resolved": {
"phrases": ["created vs resolved", "issue flow", "throughput"],
"jql": 'created >= -30d ORDER BY created DESC',
"description": "Issues created in the last 30 days for flow analysis",
},
"my_reported_issues": {
"phrases": ["my reported", "reported by me", "i created", "i reported"],
"jql": 'reporter = currentUser() ORDER BY created DESC',
"description": "Issues reported by current user",
},
"stale_issues": {
"phrases": ["stale", "stale issues", "not updated", "abandoned"],
"jql": 'updated <= -30d AND status != Done ORDER BY updated ASC',
"description": "Issues not updated in 30+ days",
},
"subtasks_without_parent": {
"phrases": ["orphan subtasks", "subtasks no parent", "loose subtasks"],
"jql": 'type = Sub-task AND parent is EMPTY',
"description": "Subtasks missing parent issues",
},
"high_priority_unassigned": {
"phrases": ["high priority unassigned", "urgent unassigned", "critical no owner"],
"jql": 'priority in (Highest, High) AND assignee is EMPTY AND status != Done',
"description": "High priority issues with no assignee",
},
"bugs_by_component": {
"phrases": ["bugs by component", "component bugs"],
"jql": 'type = Bug AND status != Done ORDER BY component ASC',
"description": "Open bugs organized by component",
},
"resolved_recently": {
"phrases": ["resolved recently", "recently resolved", "fixed this month"],
"jql": 'resolved >= -30d ORDER BY resolved DESC',
"description": "Issues resolved in the last 30 days",
},
}
# Keyword-to-JQL fragment mapping for dynamic query building
KEYWORD_FRAGMENTS = {
# Issue types
"bug": ("type", "= Bug"),
"bugs": ("type", "= Bug"),
"story": ("type", "= Story"),
"stories": ("type", "= Story"),
"task": ("type", "= Task"),
"tasks": ("type", "= Task"),
"epic": ("type", "= Epic"),
"epics": ("type", "= Epic"),
"subtask": ("type", "= Sub-task"),
"sub-task": ("type", "= Sub-task"),
# Statuses
"open": ("status", "!= Done"),
"closed": ("status", "= Done"),
"done": ("status", "= Done"),
"resolved": ("status", "= Done"),
"todo": ("status", '= "To Do"'),
# Priorities
"critical": ("priority", "= Highest"),
"highest": ("priority", "= Highest"),
"high": ("priority", "in (Highest, High)"),
"medium": ("priority", "= Medium"),
"low": ("priority", "in (Low, Lowest)"),
"lowest": ("priority", "= Lowest"),
# Assignee
"me": ("assignee", "= currentUser()"),
"mine": ("assignee", "= currentUser()"),
"unassigned": ("assignee", "is EMPTY"),
# Time
"overdue": ("duedate", "< now()"),
"today": ("duedate", "= now()"),
}
PROJECT_PATTERN = re.compile(r'\b([A-Z]{2,10})\b')
ASSIGNEE_PATTERN = re.compile(r'assigned\s+to\s+(\w+)', re.IGNORECASE)
LABEL_PATTERN = re.compile(r'label[s]?\s*[=:]\s*["\']?(\w+)["\']?', re.IGNORECASE)
COMPONENT_PATTERN = re.compile(r'component[s]?\s*[=:]\s*["\']?(\w+)["\']?', re.IGNORECASE)
DATE_RANGE_PATTERN = re.compile(r'last\s+(\d+)\s+(day|week|month)s?', re.IGNORECASE)
SPRINT_NAME_PATTERN = re.compile(r'sprint\s+["\']?(\w[\w\s]*\w)["\']?', re.IGNORECASE)
# Words to exclude from project matching
EXCLUDED_WORDS = {
"AND", "OR", "NOT", "IN", "IS", "TO", "BY", "ON", "DO", "BE",
"THE", "ALL", "MY", "NO", "OF", "AT", "AS", "IF", "IT",
"BUG", "BUGS", "TASK", "TASKS", "STORY", "EPIC", "DONE",
"HIGH", "LOW", "MEDIUM", "JQL",
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Query Builder
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def find_matching_pattern(description: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Check if description matches a known pattern exactly."""
desc_lower = description.lower().strip()
for pattern_name, pattern_data in PATTERN_LIBRARY.items():
for phrase in pattern_data["phrases"]:
if phrase in desc_lower or desc_lower in phrase:
return {
"pattern_name": pattern_name,
"jql": pattern_data["jql"],
"description": pattern_data["description"],
"match_type": "exact_pattern",
}
return None
def build_jql_from_description(description: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Build JQL query from natural language description."""
# First try exact pattern match
pattern_match = find_matching_pattern(description)
if pattern_match:
# Augment with project if mentioned
project = _extract_project(description)
if project:
pattern_match["jql"] = f'project = {project} AND {pattern_match["jql"]}'
return pattern_match
# Dynamic query building
clauses = []
used_fields = set()
desc_lower = description.lower()
# Extract project
project = _extract_project(description)
if project:
clauses.append(f"project = {project}")
used_fields.add("project")
# Extract keyword-based fragments
for keyword, (field, fragment) in KEYWORD_FRAGMENTS.items():
if keyword in desc_lower.split() and field not in used_fields:
clauses.append(f"{field} {fragment}")
used_fields.add(field)
# Extract explicit assignee
assignee_match = ASSIGNEE_PATTERN.search(description)
if assignee_match and "assignee" not in used_fields:
assignee = assignee_match.group(1)
if assignee.lower() in ("me", "myself"):
clauses.append("assignee = currentUser()")
else:
clauses.append(f'assignee = "{assignee}"')
used_fields.add("assignee")
# Extract labels
label_match = LABEL_PATTERN.search(description)
if label_match:
clauses.append(f'labels = "{label_match.group(1)}"')
# Extract component
component_match = COMPONENT_PATTERN.search(description)
if component_match:
clauses.append(f'component = "{component_match.group(1)}"')
# Extract date ranges
date_match = DATE_RANGE_PATTERN.search(description)
if date_match:
amount = date_match.group(1)
unit = date_match.group(2).lower()
unit_char = {"day": "d", "week": "w", "month": "m"}.get(unit, "d")
clauses.append(f"created >= -{amount}{unit_char}")
# Extract sprint reference
sprint_match = SPRINT_NAME_PATTERN.search(description)
if sprint_match:
sprint_name = sprint_match.group(1).strip()
if sprint_name.lower() in ("current", "active", "open"):
clauses.append("sprint in openSprints()")
else:
clauses.append(f'sprint = "{sprint_name}"')
# Default: if no status clause and not looking for done items
if "status" not in used_fields and "done" not in desc_lower and "closed" not in desc_lower:
clauses.append("status != Done")
if not clauses:
return {
"jql": "",
"description": "Could not build query from description",
"match_type": "no_match",
"error": "No recognizable patterns found in description",
}
jql = " AND ".join(clauses)
# Add ORDER BY for common scenarios
if "recent" in desc_lower or "latest" in desc_lower:
jql += " ORDER BY created DESC"
elif "priority" in desc_lower or "urgent" in desc_lower:
jql += " ORDER BY priority DESC"
return {
"jql": jql,
"description": f"Dynamic query from: {description}",
"match_type": "dynamic",
"clauses_used": len(clauses),
}
def _extract_project(description: str) -> Optional[str]:
"""Extract project key from description."""
# Look for IN/in PROJECT pattern
in_project = re.search(r'\bin\s+([A-Z]{2,10})\b', description)
if in_project and in_project.group(1) not in EXCLUDED_WORDS:
return in_project.group(1)
# Look for standalone project keys
for match in PROJECT_PATTERN.finditer(description):
word = match.group(1)
if word not in EXCLUDED_WORDS:
return word
return None
def validate_jql_syntax(jql: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Basic JQL syntax validation."""
issues = []
if not jql.strip():
return {"valid": False, "issues": ["Empty query"]}
# Check balanced quotes
single_quotes = jql.count("'")
double_quotes = jql.count('"')
if single_quotes % 2 != 0:
issues.append("Unbalanced single quotes")
if double_quotes % 2 != 0:
issues.append("Unbalanced double quotes")
# Check balanced parentheses
open_parens = jql.count("(")
close_parens = jql.count(")")
if open_parens != close_parens:
issues.append(f"Unbalanced parentheses: {open_parens} open, {close_parens} close")
# Check for known JQL operators
valid_operators = {"=", "!=", ">", "<", ">=", "<=", "~", "!~", "in", "not in", "is", "is not", "was", "was not", "changed"}
jql_upper = jql.upper()
# Check AND/OR placement
if jql_upper.strip().startswith("AND") or jql_upper.strip().startswith("OR"):
issues.append("Query cannot start with AND/OR")
if jql_upper.strip().endswith("AND") or jql_upper.strip().endswith("OR"):
issues.append("Query cannot end with AND/OR")
# Check ORDER BY syntax
order_match = re.search(r'ORDER\s+BY\s+(\w+)(?:\s+(ASC|DESC))?', jql, re.IGNORECASE)
if "ORDER" in jql_upper and not order_match:
issues.append("Invalid ORDER BY syntax")
return {
"valid": len(issues) == 0,
"issues": issues,
"query_length": len(jql),
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Output Formatting
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def format_text_output(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format results as readable text report."""
lines = []
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("JQL QUERY BUILDER RESULTS")
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("")
if "error" in result:
lines.append(f"ERROR: {result['error']}")
return "\n".join(lines)
lines.append(f"Match Type: {result.get('match_type', 'unknown')}")
lines.append(f"Description: {result.get('description', '')}")
lines.append("")
lines.append("GENERATED JQL")
lines.append("-" * 30)
lines.append(result.get("jql", ""))
lines.append("")
validation = result.get("validation", {})
if validation:
lines.append("VALIDATION")
lines.append("-" * 30)
lines.append(f"Valid: {'Yes' if validation.get('valid') else 'No'}")
if validation.get("issues"):
for issue in validation["issues"]:
lines.append(f" - {issue}")
if result.get("pattern_name"):
lines.append("")
lines.append(f"Matched Pattern: {result['pattern_name']}")
return "\n".join(lines)
def format_patterns_output(output_format: str) -> str:
"""Format available patterns list."""
if output_format == "json":
patterns = {}
for name, data in PATTERN_LIBRARY.items():
patterns[name] = {
"description": data["description"],
"phrases": data["phrases"],
"jql": data["jql"],
}
return json.dumps(patterns, indent=2)
lines = []
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("AVAILABLE JQL PATTERNS")
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("")
for name, data in PATTERN_LIBRARY.items():
lines.append(f" {name}")
lines.append(f" Description: {data['description']}")
lines.append(f" Phrases: {', '.join(data['phrases'])}")
lines.append(f" JQL: {data['jql']}")
lines.append("")
lines.append(f"Total patterns: {len(PATTERN_LIBRARY)}")
return "\n".join(lines)
def format_json_output(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Format results as JSON."""
return result
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# CLI Interface
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def main() -> int:
"""Main CLI entry point."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Build JQL queries from natural language descriptions"
)
parser.add_argument(
"description",
nargs="?",
help="Natural language description of the query",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--format",
choices=["text", "json"],
default="text",
help="Output format (default: text)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--patterns",
action="store_true",
help="List all available query patterns",
)
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
if args.patterns:
print(format_patterns_output(args.format))
return 0
if not args.description:
parser.error("description is required unless --patterns is used")
# Build query
result = build_jql_from_description(args.description)
# Validate
if result.get("jql"):
result["validation"] = validate_jql_syntax(result["jql"])
# Output results
if args.format == "json":
output = format_json_output(result)
print(json.dumps(output, indent=2))
else:
output = format_text_output(result)
print(output)
return 0
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return 1
if __name__ == "__main__":
sys.exit(main())
FILE:scripts/workflow_validator.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Workflow Validator
Validates Jira workflow definitions (JSON input) for anti-patterns and common
issues. Checks for dead-end states, orphan states, missing transitions, circular
paths, and produces a health score with severity-rated findings.
Usage:
python workflow_validator.py workflow.json
python workflow_validator.py workflow.json --format json
"""
import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Tuple
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Validation Configuration
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAX_RECOMMENDED_STATES = 10
REQUIRED_TERMINAL_STATES = {"done", "closed", "resolved", "completed"}
SEVERITY_WEIGHTS = {
"error": 20,
"warning": 10,
"info": 3,
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Validation Rules
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def check_state_count(states: List[str]) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Check if the workflow has too many states."""
findings = []
count = len(states)
if count > MAX_RECOMMENDED_STATES:
findings.append({
"rule": "state_count",
"severity": "warning",
"message": f"Workflow has {count} states (recommended max: {MAX_RECOMMENDED_STATES}). "
f"Complex workflows slow teams down and increase error rates.",
})
elif count < 2:
findings.append({
"rule": "state_count",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"Workflow has only {count} state(s). A minimum of 2 states is required.",
})
if count > 15:
findings[-1]["severity"] = "error"
return findings
def check_dead_end_states(
states: List[str],
transitions: List[Dict[str, str]],
terminal_states: Set[str],
) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Find states with no outgoing transitions that are not terminal."""
findings = []
outgoing = set()
for t in transitions:
outgoing.add(t.get("from", "").lower())
for state in states:
state_lower = state.lower()
if state_lower not in outgoing and state_lower not in terminal_states:
findings.append({
"rule": "dead_end_state",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"State '{state}' has no outgoing transitions and is not a terminal state. "
f"Issues will get stuck here.",
})
return findings
def check_orphan_states(
states: List[str],
transitions: List[Dict[str, str]],
initial_state: Optional[str],
) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Find states with no incoming transitions (except the initial state)."""
findings = []
incoming = set()
for t in transitions:
incoming.add(t.get("to", "").lower())
initial_lower = (initial_state or "").lower()
for state in states:
state_lower = state.lower()
if state_lower not in incoming and state_lower != initial_lower:
findings.append({
"rule": "orphan_state",
"severity": "warning",
"message": f"State '{state}' has no incoming transitions and is not the initial state. "
f"This state may be unreachable.",
})
return findings
def check_missing_terminal_state(states: List[str]) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Check that at least one terminal/done state exists."""
findings = []
states_lower = {s.lower() for s in states}
has_terminal = bool(states_lower & REQUIRED_TERMINAL_STATES)
if not has_terminal:
findings.append({
"rule": "missing_terminal_state",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"No terminal state found. Expected one of: {', '.join(sorted(REQUIRED_TERMINAL_STATES))}. "
f"Issues cannot be marked as complete.",
})
return findings
def check_duplicate_transition_names(
transitions: List[Dict[str, str]],
) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Check for duplicate transition names from the same state."""
findings = []
seen = {}
for t in transitions:
name = t.get("name", "").lower()
from_state = t.get("from", "").lower()
key = (from_state, name)
if key in seen:
findings.append({
"rule": "duplicate_transition",
"severity": "warning",
"message": f"Duplicate transition name '{t.get('name', '')}' from state '{t.get('from', '')}'. "
f"This can confuse users selecting transitions.",
})
else:
seen[key] = True
return findings
def check_missing_transitions(
states: List[str],
transitions: List[Dict[str, str]],
) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Check for states referenced in transitions but not defined."""
findings = []
defined_states = {s.lower() for s in states}
for t in transitions:
from_state = t.get("from", "").lower()
to_state = t.get("to", "").lower()
if from_state and from_state not in defined_states:
findings.append({
"rule": "undefined_state_reference",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"Transition references undefined source state '{t.get('from', '')}'.",
})
if to_state and to_state not in defined_states:
findings.append({
"rule": "undefined_state_reference",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"Transition references undefined target state '{t.get('to', '')}'.",
})
return findings
def check_circular_paths(
states: List[str],
transitions: List[Dict[str, str]],
terminal_states: Set[str],
) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Detect circular paths that have no exit to a terminal state."""
findings = []
# Build adjacency list
adjacency = {}
for state in states:
adjacency[state.lower()] = set()
for t in transitions:
from_state = t.get("from", "").lower()
to_state = t.get("to", "").lower()
if from_state in adjacency:
adjacency[from_state].add(to_state)
# Find strongly connected components using iterative DFS
def can_reach_terminal(start: str) -> bool:
visited = set()
stack = [start]
while stack:
node = stack.pop()
if node in terminal_states:
return True
if node in visited:
continue
visited.add(node)
for neighbor in adjacency.get(node, set()):
stack.append(neighbor)
return False
# Check each non-terminal state
for state in states:
state_lower = state.lower()
if state_lower not in terminal_states:
if not can_reach_terminal(state_lower):
findings.append({
"rule": "circular_no_exit",
"severity": "error",
"message": f"State '{state}' cannot reach any terminal state. "
f"Issues entering this state will never be resolved.",
})
return findings
def check_self_transitions(transitions: List[Dict[str, str]]) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
"""Check for transitions that go from a state to itself."""
findings = []
for t in transitions:
if t.get("from", "").lower() == t.get("to", "").lower():
findings.append({
"rule": "self_transition",
"severity": "info",
"message": f"State '{t.get('from', '')}' has a self-transition '{t.get('name', '')}'. "
f"Ensure this is intentional (e.g., for triggering automation).",
})
return findings
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Main Validation
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def validate_workflow(data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Run all validations on a workflow definition."""
states = data.get("states", [])
transitions = data.get("transitions", [])
initial_state = data.get("initial_state", states[0] if states else None)
if not states:
return {
"health_score": 0,
"grade": "invalid",
"findings": [{"rule": "no_states", "severity": "error", "message": "No states defined in workflow"}],
"summary": {"errors": 1, "warnings": 0, "info": 0},
}
# Determine terminal states
states_lower = {s.lower() for s in states}
terminal_states = states_lower & REQUIRED_TERMINAL_STATES
# Custom terminal states from input
custom_terminals = data.get("terminal_states", [])
for ct in custom_terminals:
terminal_states.add(ct.lower())
# Run all checks
all_findings = []
all_findings.extend(check_state_count(states))
all_findings.extend(check_dead_end_states(states, transitions, terminal_states))
all_findings.extend(check_orphan_states(states, transitions, initial_state))
all_findings.extend(check_missing_terminal_state(states))
all_findings.extend(check_duplicate_transition_names(transitions))
all_findings.extend(check_missing_transitions(states, transitions))
all_findings.extend(check_circular_paths(states, transitions, terminal_states))
all_findings.extend(check_self_transitions(transitions))
# Calculate health score
summary = {"errors": 0, "warnings": 0, "info": 0}
penalty = 0
for finding in all_findings:
severity = finding["severity"]
summary[severity] = summary.get(severity, 0) + 1
penalty += SEVERITY_WEIGHTS.get(severity, 0)
health_score = max(0, 100 - penalty)
if health_score >= 90:
grade = "excellent"
elif health_score >= 75:
grade = "good"
elif health_score >= 55:
grade = "fair"
else:
grade = "poor"
return {
"health_score": health_score,
"grade": grade,
"findings": all_findings,
"summary": summary,
"workflow_info": {
"state_count": len(states),
"transition_count": len(transitions),
"initial_state": initial_state,
"terminal_states": sorted(terminal_states),
},
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Output Formatting
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def format_text_output(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format results as readable text report."""
lines = []
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("WORKFLOW VALIDATION REPORT")
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("")
# Health summary
lines.append("HEALTH SUMMARY")
lines.append("-" * 30)
lines.append(f"Health Score: {result['health_score']}/100")
lines.append(f"Grade: {result['grade'].title()}")
lines.append("")
# Workflow info
info = result.get("workflow_info", {})
if info:
lines.append("WORKFLOW INFO")
lines.append("-" * 30)
lines.append(f"States: {info.get('state_count', 0)}")
lines.append(f"Transitions: {info.get('transition_count', 0)}")
lines.append(f"Initial State: {info.get('initial_state', 'N/A')}")
lines.append(f"Terminal States: {', '.join(info.get('terminal_states', []))}")
lines.append("")
# Summary
summary = result.get("summary", {})
lines.append("FINDINGS SUMMARY")
lines.append("-" * 30)
lines.append(f"Errors: {summary.get('errors', 0)}")
lines.append(f"Warnings: {summary.get('warnings', 0)}")
lines.append(f"Info: {summary.get('info', 0)}")
lines.append("")
# Detailed findings
findings = result.get("findings", [])
if findings:
lines.append("DETAILED FINDINGS")
lines.append("-" * 30)
for i, finding in enumerate(findings, 1):
severity = finding["severity"].upper()
lines.append(f"{i}. [{severity}] {finding['message']}")
lines.append(f" Rule: {finding['rule']}")
lines.append("")
else:
lines.append("No issues found. Workflow looks healthy!")
return "\n".join(lines)
def format_json_output(result: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Format results as JSON."""
return result
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# CLI Interface
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def main() -> int:
"""Main CLI entry point."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Validate Jira workflow definitions for anti-patterns"
)
parser.add_argument(
"workflow_file",
help="JSON file containing workflow definition (states, transitions)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--format",
choices=["text", "json"],
default="text",
help="Output format (default: text)",
)
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
with open(args.workflow_file, "r") as f:
data = json.load(f)
result = validate_workflow(data)
if args.format == "json":
print(json.dumps(format_json_output(result), indent=2))
else:
print(format_text_output(result))
return 0
except FileNotFoundError:
print(f"Error: File '{args.workflow_file}' not found", file=sys.stderr)
return 1
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
print(f"Error: Invalid JSON in '{args.workflow_file}': {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return 1
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return 1
if __name__ == "__main__":
sys.exit(main())
Chất vấn thận trọng về doanh thu, tỷ lệ thắng, NRR và thời gian làm quen của đội bán hàng.
--- name: "cro-review" description: "/cs:cro-review <plan> — Pipeline-paranoid interrogation of revenue, win rate, NRR, and ramp time." --- # /cs:cro-review — CRO Forcing Questions **Command:** `/cs:cro-review <plan>` The pipeline-paranoid operator pressure-tests revenue assumptions. Six questions that surface next-quarter pain this quarter. ## When to Run - Before committing to a quarterly revenue target - Before changing sales motion (PLG ↔ sales-led, mid-market ↔ enterprise) - Before hiring a batch of reps - When pipeline coverage drops below 3x - When NRR is trending down ## The Six CRO Questions ### 1. Pipeline Coverage **What is pipeline coverage for the current quarter, by stage?** - Inbound-heavy: 3x. Outbound-heavy: 4x. Below either threshold = act now. - Stage-weighted, not just total. ### 2. Win Rate Trajectory **What's win rate this quarter vs the last 4 — and what's the leak point?** - Stage-by-stage conversion. - If a single stage softens, identify why before forecasting. ### 3. NRR Decomposition **What's gross retention, contraction, and expansion separately?** - NRR alone hides churn. - A 110% NRR with 95% gross retention is different from 110% with 80%. ### 4. Ramp Time **For the last 4 hires, how many days to first deal and to quota?** - If ramp > 90 days at growth stage, hiring profile or enablement is broken. - Forecasted hires must build in ramp. ### 5. Discount Discipline **What's the median discount this quarter vs last 4? Where is it creeping?** - Discount creep is the leading indicator of pricing or positioning weakness. - Cap discounts by approver tier. ### 6. Pipeline Source Mix **What % of pipeline is marketing-sourced, sales-sourced, partner-sourced?** - If one source dominates > 80%, you have concentration risk. - Cross-check with cs-cmo-advisor. ## Workflow ```bash python ../../../skills/cro-advisor/scripts/revenue_forecast_model.py python ../../../skills/cro-advisor/scripts/churn_analyzer.py ``` ## Output Format ```markdown # CRO Review: <plan> **Date:** YYYY-MM-DD ## Pipeline - Coverage: X.Xx (target 3x+) - Win rate: X% (4Q trend: ↑ / → / ↓) - Top leaking stage: <name> ## Retention - Gross retention: X% - NRR: X% - Expansion: X% - Contraction: X% ## Ramp - New hires last quarter: N - Median days to first deal: X - Median days to quota: X ## Discount - Median discount this quarter: X% - Trend vs 4Q ago: <delta> ## Source Mix - Marketing: X% | Sales: X% | Partner: X% ## Verdict 🟢 ON PLAN | 🟡 GAP | 🔴 PIPELINE CRISIS ## Next Steps [3 concrete actions] ``` ## Routing - `/cs:cfo-review` — does this hit the cash plan? - `/cs:cmo-review` — is pipeline source-mix healthy? - `/cs:execute` — quarterly plan if GREEN - `/cs:boardroom` — if RED ## Related - Agent: [`cs-cro-advisor`](../../agents/cs-cro-advisor.md) - Skill: [`cro-advisor`](../../../skills/cro-advisor/SKILL.md) - Execution: `../../../../business-growth/` --- **Version:** 1.0.0
Rà soát thay đổi đã staged hoặc commit gần nhất theo 4 nguyên tắc của Karpathy: độ phức tạp, nhiễu diff, giả định ngầm và xác minh mục tiêu.
--- name: karpathy-check description: Run Karpathy's 4-principle review on staged changes or the last commit. Checks complexity, diff noise, hidden assumptions, and goal verification. Usage /karpathy-check [--last-commit] --- # /karpathy-check Review your staged changes (or last commit) against Karpathy's 4 coding principles. ## Usage ``` /karpathy-check # review staged changes /karpathy-check --last-commit # review the most recent commit ``` ## What it runs 1. **Principle #2 (Simplicity):** `scripts/complexity_checker.py` on all changed files — detects over-engineering, premature abstractions, deep nesting, long functions 2. **Principle #3 (Surgical):** `scripts/diff_surgeon.py` on the diff — detects comment-only changes, whitespace noise, style drift, drive-by refactors 3. **Principles #1 + #4 (Think + Goals):** The `karpathy-reviewer` agent reads the diff and applies human-judgment checks — hidden assumptions, missing verification ## Output A structured report with per-principle verdicts and specific line-level fix recommendations. ## When to run - Before committing (catches noise and overcomplication early) - After completing a feature (sanity check before PR) - When you suspect the LLM overcoded something ## Sub-agent Dispatches the `karpathy-reviewer` agent. See `agents/karpathy-reviewer.md`. ## Scripts - `engineering/karpathy-coder/scripts/complexity_checker.py` - `engineering/karpathy-coder/scripts/diff_surgeon.py` - `engineering/karpathy-coder/scripts/assumption_linter.py` - `engineering/karpathy-coder/scripts/goal_verifier.py` ## Skill Reference → `engineering/karpathy-coder/SKILL.md`
Ghi quyết định vào bộ nhớ hai lớp qua decision-logger; bản ghi nhớ đã duyệt được lưu bền, bản ghi gốc giữ để tham khảo.
---
name: "decide"
description: "/cs:decide <memo> — Log a decision to two-layer memory via decision-logger. Approved memo becomes durable; raw transcripts kept for reference."
---
# /cs:decide — Log the Decision
**Command:** `/cs:decide <memo-path>`
Logs the founder's decision via the `decision-logger` skill. This is the gate where in-session deliberation becomes durable company memory.
## Pipeline Position
```
/cs:office-hours → /cs:brief → /cs:boardroom → /cs:decide → /cs:execute → /cs:post-mortem
↑ you are here
```
## Two-Layer Memory Model
The `decision-logger` skill maintains two layers:
1. **Raw transcripts** — every boardroom session, every advisor's Phase 2 position, every dissent. Stored under `~/.claude/decisions/raw/`. Reference only, never feeds back automatically.
2. **Approved decisions** — only the founder-signed memos. Stored under `~/.claude/decisions/approved/`. Feeds into future `/cs:office-hours` and `/cs:founder-mode` calls.
This split prevents the system from "remembering" unresolved debates as if they were decisions.
## Input
A board memo file (output of `/cs:boardroom`).
## Workflow
1. Read the memo path
2. Verify it has founder approval (status: APPROVED)
3. Extract structured decision record:
- Decision title
- Date decided
- Option chosen
- Success + kill criteria
- Dissent (preserved)
- Review checkpoint date
4. Append to `~/.claude/decisions/approved/<YYYY-MM-DD>-<slug>.md`
5. Update the raw transcript pointer
6. If llm-wiki bridge configured, write to vault (`~/company-vault/10-decisions/`)
7. Schedule auto-revisit (90 days)
## Output Record Format
```markdown
# Decision: <title>
**Decided:** YYYY-MM-DD
**By:** <founder name>
**Memo:** <link to boardroom memo>
**Brief:** <link to original brief>
**Review checkpoint:** YYYY-MM-DD (90d default)
## Decision
**Chose:** <option>
**Rejected:** <other options + one-line why>
## Success Criteria (binding)
- <metric, threshold, timeframe>
## Kill Criteria (binding)
- <metric, threshold, action>
## Preserved Dissent
- **<dissenter>:** <unresolved concern>
- (preserved verbatim; dissent never erased)
## Next Action
- `/cs:execute` → 90-day plan due <date>
## Status History
- YYYY-MM-DD: APPROVED
```
## Why Preserved Dissent
The biggest risk in approved decisions is forgetting why someone disagreed. When the kill criteria trigger, the dissent often turns out to have been correct. Preserving it verbatim — not summarized — keeps the company honest at post-mortem time.
## Routing
- `/cs:execute <decision>` — build the 90-day plan
- `/cs:freeze <decision> <days>` — lock if irreversible
- (Auto-scheduled) `/cs:post-mortem <decision>` — at 90-day checkpoint
## Stale-Decision Audit
`cs-chief-of-staff` runs a weekly stale audit:
- Decisions > 90 days without revisit → flag for `/cs:post-mortem`
- Decisions with kill criteria triggered → flag immediately
- Decisions whose company-context.md basis has changed → flag for re-examination
## Related
- Skill: [`decision-logger`](../../../skills/decision-logger/SKILL.md)
- Agent: [`cs-chief-of-staff`](../../agents/cs-chief-of-staff.md)
- Bridge: [`../../references/llm-wiki-bridge.md`](../../references/llm-wiki-bridge.md)
---
**Version:** 1.0.0
Tạo landing page chuyển đổi cao bằng component Next.js/React (TSX) và Tailwind CSS: hero, bảng giá, FAQ, đánh giá, CTA theo các khung copy PAS, AIDA, BAB.
---
name: "landing-page-generator"
description: "Generates high-converting landing pages as complete Next.js/React (TSX) components with Tailwind CSS. Creates hero sections, feature grids, pricing tables, FAQ accordions, testimonial blocks, and CTA sections using proven copy frameworks (PAS, AIDA, BAB). Outputs SEO meta tags, structured data, and performance-optimised code targeting Core Web Vitals (LCP < 1s, CLS < 0.1). Use when the user asks to create a landing page, marketing page, homepage, single-page site, lead capture page, campaign page, promo page, or conversion-optimised web page — or when they want to A/B test landing page variants or replace a static page with one designed to convert."
---
# Landing Page Generator
Generate high-converting landing pages from a product description. Output complete Next.js/React components with multiple section variants, proven copy frameworks, SEO optimization, and performance-first patterns. Not lorem ipsum — actual copy that converts.
**Target:** LCP < 1s · CLS < 0.1 · FID < 100ms
**Output:** TSX components + Tailwind styles + SEO meta + copy variants
---
## Core Capabilities
- 5 hero section variants (centered, split, gradient, video-bg, minimal)
- Feature sections (grid, alternating, cards with icons)
- Pricing tables (2–4 tiers with feature lists and toggle)
- FAQ accordion with schema markup
- Testimonials (grid, carousel, single-quote)
- CTA sections (banner, full-page, inline)
- Footer (simple, mega, minimal)
- 4 design styles with Tailwind class sets
---
## Generation Workflow
Follow these steps in order for every landing page request:
1. **Gather inputs** — collect product name, tagline, audience, pain point, key benefit, pricing tiers, design style, and copy framework using the trigger format below. Ask only for missing fields.
2. **Analyze brand voice** (recommended) — if the user has existing brand content (website copy, blog posts, marketing materials), run it through `marketing-skill/content-production/scripts/brand_voice_analyzer.py` to get a voice profile (formality, tone, perspective). Use the profile to inform design style and copy framework selection:
- formal + professional → **enterprise** style, **AIDA** framework
- casual + friendly → **bold-startup** style, **BAB** framework
- professional + authoritative → **dark-saas** style, **PAS** framework
- casual + conversational → **clean-minimal** style, **BAB** framework
3. **Select design style** — map the user's choice (or infer from brand voice analysis) to one of the four Tailwind class sets in the Design Style Reference.
4. **Apply copy framework** — write all headline and body copy using the chosen framework (PAS / AIDA / BAB) before generating components. Match the voice profile's formality and tone throughout.
5. **Generate sections in order** — Hero → Features → Pricing → FAQ → Testimonials → CTA → Footer. Skip sections not relevant to the product.
6. **Validate against SEO checklist** — run through every item in the SEO Checklist before outputting final code. Fix any gaps inline.
7. **Output final components** — deliver complete, copy-paste-ready TSX files with all Tailwind classes, SEO meta, and structured data included.
---
## Triggering This Skill
```
Product: [name]
Tagline: [one sentence value prop]
Target audience: [who they are]
Key pain point: [what problem you solve]
Key benefit: [primary outcome]
Pricing tiers: [free/pro/enterprise or describe]
Design style: dark-saas | clean-minimal | bold-startup | enterprise
Copy framework: PAS | AIDA | BAB
```
---
## Design Style Reference
| Style | Background | Accent | Cards | CTA Button |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dark SaaS** | `bg-gray-950 text-white` | `violet-500/400` | `bg-gray-900 border border-gray-800` | `bg-violet-600 hover:bg-violet-500` |
| **Clean Minimal** | `bg-white text-gray-900` | `blue-600` | `bg-gray-50 border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl` | `bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700` |
| **Bold Startup** | `bg-white text-gray-900` | `orange-500` | `shadow-xl rounded-3xl` | `bg-orange-500 hover:bg-orange-600 text-white` |
| **Enterprise** | `bg-slate-50 text-slate-900` | `slate-700` | `bg-white border border-slate-200 shadow-sm` | `bg-slate-900 hover:bg-slate-800 text-white` |
> **Bold Startup** headings: add `font-black tracking-tight` to all `<h1>`/`<h2>` elements.
---
## Copy Frameworks
**PAS (Problem → Agitate → Solution)**
- H1: Painful state they're in
- Sub: What happens if they don't fix it
- CTA: What you offer
- *Example — H1:* "Your team wastes 3 hours a day on manual reporting" / *Sub:* "Every hour spent on spreadsheets is an hour not closing deals. Your competitors are already automated." / *CTA:* "Automate your reports in 10 minutes →"
**AIDA (Attention → Interest → Desire → Action)**
- H1: Bold attention-grabbing statement → Sub: Interesting fact or benefit → Features: Desire-building proof points → CTA: Clear action
**BAB (Before → After → Bridge)**
- H1: "[Before state] → [After state]" → Sub: "Here's how [product] bridges the gap" → Features: How it works (the bridge)
---
## Representative Component: Hero (Centered Gradient — Dark SaaS)
Use this as the structural template for all hero variants. Swap layout classes, gradient direction, and image placement for split, video-bg, and minimal variants.
```tsx
export function HeroCentered() {
return (
<section className="relative flex min-h-screen flex-col items-center justify-center overflow-hidden bg-gray-950 px-4 text-center">
<div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-b from-violet-900/20 to-transparent" />
<div className="pointer-events-none absolute -top-40 left-1/2 h-[600px] w-[600px] -translate-x-1/2 rounded-full bg-violet-600/20 blur-3xl" />
<div className="relative z-10 max-w-4xl">
<div className="mb-6 inline-flex items-center gap-2 rounded-full border border-violet-500/30 bg-violet-500/10 px-4 py-1.5 text-sm text-violet-300">
<span className="h-1.5 w-1.5 rounded-full bg-violet-400" />
Now in public beta
</div>
<h1 className="mb-6 text-5xl font-bold tracking-tight text-white md:text-7xl">
Ship faster.<br />
<span className="bg-gradient-to-r from-violet-400 to-pink-400 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
Break less.
</span>
</h1>
<p className="mx-auto mb-10 max-w-2xl text-xl text-gray-400">
The deployment platform that catches errors before your users do.
Zero config. Instant rollbacks. Real-time monitoring.
</p>
<div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 sm:flex-row sm:justify-center">
<Button size="lg" className="bg-violet-600 text-white hover:bg-violet-500 px-8">
Start free trial
</Button>
<Button size="lg" variant="outline" className="border-gray-700 text-gray-300">
See how it works →
</Button>
</div>
<p className="mt-4 text-sm text-gray-500">No credit card required · 14-day free trial</p>
</div>
</section>
)
}
```
---
## Other Section Patterns
### Feature Section (Alternating)
Map over a `features` array with `{ title, description, image, badge }`. Toggle layout direction with `i % 2 === 1 ? "lg:flex-row-reverse" : ""`. Use `<Image>` with explicit `width`/`height` and `rounded-2xl shadow-xl`. Wrap in `<section className="py-24">` with `max-w-6xl` container.
### Pricing Table
Map over a `plans` array with `{ name, price, description, features[], cta, highlighted }`. Highlighted plan gets `border-2 border-violet-500 bg-violet-950/50 ring-4 ring-violet-500/20`; others get `border border-gray-800 bg-gray-900`. Render `null` price as "Custom". Use `<Check>` icon per feature row. Layout: `grid gap-8 lg:grid-cols-3`.
### FAQ with Schema Markup
Inject `FAQPage` JSON-LD via `<script type="application/ld+json" dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: JSON.stringify(schema) }} />` inside the section. Map FAQs with `{ q, a }` into shadcn `<Accordion>` with `type="single" collapsible`. Container: `max-w-3xl`.
### Testimonials, CTA, Footer
- **Testimonials:** Grid (`grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3`) or single-quote hero block with avatar, name, role, and quote text.
- **CTA Banner:** Full-width section with headline, subhead, and two buttons (primary + ghost). Add trust signals (money-back guarantee, logo strip) immediately below.
- **Footer:** Logo + nav columns + social links + legal. Use `border-t border-gray-800` separator.
---
## SEO Checklist
- [ ] `<title>` tag: primary keyword + brand (50–60 chars)
- [ ] Meta description: benefit + CTA (150–160 chars)
- [ ] OG image: 1200×630px with product name and tagline
- [ ] H1: one per page, includes primary keyword
- [ ] Structured data: FAQPage, Product, or Organization schema
- [ ] Canonical URL set
- [ ] Image alt text on all `<Image>` components
- [ ] robots.txt and sitemap.xml configured
- [ ] Core Web Vitals: LCP < 1s, CLS < 0.1
- [ ] Mobile viewport meta tag present
- [ ] Internal linking to pricing and docs
> **Validation step:** Before outputting final code, verify every checklist item above is satisfied. Fix any gaps inline — do not skip items.
---
## Performance Targets
| Metric | Target | Technique |
|---|---|---|
| LCP | < 1s | Preload hero image, use `priority` on Next/Image |
| CLS | < 0.1 | Set explicit width/height on all images |
| FID/INP | < 100ms | Defer non-critical JS, use `loading="lazy"` |
| TTFB | < 200ms | Use ISR or static generation for landing pages |
| Bundle | < 100KB JS | Audit with `@next/bundle-analyzer` |
---
## Common Pitfalls
- Hero image not preloaded — add `priority` prop to first `<Image>`
- Missing mobile breakpoints — always design mobile-first with `sm:` prefixes
- CTA copy too vague — "Get started" beats "Learn more"; "Start free trial" beats "Sign up"
- Pricing page missing trust signals — add money-back guarantee and testimonials near CTA
- No above-the-fold CTA on mobile — ensure button is visible without scrolling on 375px viewport
---
## Related Skills
- **Brand Voice Analyzer** (`marketing-skill/content-production/scripts/brand_voice_analyzer.py`) — Run before generation to establish voice profile and ensure copy consistency
- **UI Design System** (`product-team/ui-design-system/`) — Generate design tokens from brand color before building the page
- **Competitive Teardown** (`product-team/competitive-teardown/`) — Competitive positioning informs landing page messaging and differentiation
FILE:references/conversion-patterns.md
# High-Converting Landing Page Patterns
## Overview
This reference catalogs proven landing page design patterns that drive higher conversion rates. Each pattern includes placement guidance, implementation notes, and A/B testing priorities.
## Hero Section Layouts
### Pattern 1: Left Copy + Right Product Screenshot
- **Best for:** SaaS products with a strong visual UI
- **Structure:** Headline, subheadline, CTA on left (60%); product screenshot on right (40%)
- **Why it works:** F-pattern reading leads with copy, product image provides proof
- **Conversion lift:** Baseline pattern, strong performer across industries
### Pattern 2: Centered Copy + Full-Width Background
- **Best for:** Brand-driven products, consumer apps
- **Structure:** Centered headline, subheadline, CTA over background image/gradient
- **Why it works:** Focuses attention on single message, high visual impact
- **Note:** Ensure text contrast against background for readability
### Pattern 3: Video Hero
- **Best for:** Complex products requiring demonstration
- **Structure:** Short headline + embedded video (60-90 seconds) + CTA below
- **Why it works:** Video explains what text cannot, increases time on page
- **Note:** Always include thumbnail; autoplay is often counterproductive
### Pattern 4: Interactive Demo
- **Best for:** Developer tools, data products, design tools
- **Structure:** Minimal copy + embedded interactive product experience
- **Why it works:** Hands-on experience converts better than description
- **Note:** Keep demo focused on one "aha moment" workflow
## Social Proof Placement
### Logo Bar
- **Position:** Immediately below hero section
- **Count:** 5-7 logos for credibility without clutter
- **Label:** "Trusted by" or "Used by teams at"
- **Selection:** Mix recognizable brands with relevant industry logos
### Testimonial Cards
- **Position:** After feature explanation sections
- **Format:** Photo + name + title + company + specific quote
- **Best quotes:** Include measurable outcomes ("Saved 10 hours/week")
- **Layout:** 2-3 testimonials in a row, carousel for more
### Case Study Callouts
- **Position:** Mid-page, before pricing
- **Format:** Company logo + headline metric + "Read the story" link
- **Example:** "Acme Corp reduced onboarding time by 60%"
### Social Proof Numbers
- **Position:** Near CTA or in dedicated trust section
- **Format:** Large number + descriptor (e.g., "50,000+ teams", "4.8/5 rating")
- **Selection:** Choose 3-4 most impressive metrics
## Pricing Table Designs
### Good/Better/Best (3-Tier)
- Most effective for SaaS with clear feature tiers
- Highlight recommended plan with visual emphasis
- Show annual discount prominently
- Include feature comparison matrix below
### Simple Two-Tier
- Free/Pro or Starter/Professional
- Best for PLG products with clear upgrade trigger
- Minimize decision fatigue
### Enterprise Custom
- Replace price with "Contact Sales" for high-ACV products
- List enterprise-specific features (SSO, SLA, dedicated support)
- Include a "Talk to Sales" CTA, not just a form
### Pricing Psychology
- Anchor with highest-priced plan first (or in the middle with visual highlight)
- Use monthly price with annual billing toggle
- Show savings percentage for annual plans
- Round prices ending in 9 (e.g., $49/mo, $99/mo)
## Trust Signals
### Security Badges
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance badges
- SSL certificate indicator
- Place near forms and payment sections
### Guarantees
- Money-back guarantee with specific timeframe
- Free trial with no credit card requirement
- SLA uptime commitments
### Awards & Recognition
- Industry awards (best of, top rated)
- Analyst recognition (Gartner, Forrester, G2 Leader)
- Media mentions (as seen in logos)
### Real-Time Activity
- "X people signed up today" (use real data only)
- Recent activity feed
- Live user count
## Urgency Elements
### Ethical Urgency
- Limited-time pricing (with real deadline)
- Early adopter benefits (extra features, lower price)
- Cohort-based enrollment (actual capacity limits)
### Avoid
- Fake countdown timers that reset
- False scarcity ("only 3 left" when unlimited)
- Pressure tactics that erode trust
## Form Optimization
### Field Reduction
- Every additional field reduces conversion ~10%
- Start with email only, progressive profiling later
- Use single-column layouts for forms
### Smart Defaults
- Pre-fill country based on IP
- Auto-detect company from email domain
- Default to most popular plan
### Inline Validation
- Validate fields on blur, not on submit
- Show success states (green checkmark)
- Provide helpful error messages
### Multi-Step Forms
- Break long forms into 2-3 steps with progress indicator
- Put easiest questions first to build commitment
- Allow saving progress for complex forms
## Mobile-First Patterns
### Thumb-Friendly Design
- CTAs in thumb zone (bottom 40% of screen)
- Minimum tap target: 44x44px
- Adequate spacing between interactive elements
### Content Priority
- Lead with most compelling content (no scrolling to find CTA)
- Collapse secondary information into accordions
- Use sticky CTA bar on scroll
### Performance
- Target <3s load time on 3G
- Lazy-load images below fold
- Minimize JavaScript execution
## A/B Testing Priority Matrix
Test these elements in order of expected impact:
| Priority | Element | Expected Impact | Effort |
|----------|---------|----------------|--------|
| 1 | Headline | High | Low |
| 2 | CTA text and color | High | Low |
| 3 | Hero image/video | High | Medium |
| 4 | Social proof placement | Medium | Low |
| 5 | Form fields (fewer) | Medium | Low |
| 6 | Pricing presentation | Medium | Medium |
| 7 | Page length | Medium | High |
| 8 | Testimonial selection | Low | Low |
| 9 | Color scheme | Low | Medium |
| 10 | Font choices | Low | Low |
### Testing Best Practices
- Test one variable at a time for clear attribution
- Run tests for minimum 2 weeks or 1,000 visitors per variant
- Use 95% statistical significance threshold
- Document all test results for institutional knowledge
- Winner becomes new control for next test iteration
FILE:references/copy-frameworks.md
# Landing Page Copywriting Frameworks
## Overview
Four copy frameworks with worked SaaS examples you can adapt. Each framework includes a complete before/after example plus specific guidelines for each section.
## 1. AIDA Framework (Attention - Interest - Desire - Action)
The classic direct response formula, ideal for product landing pages.
**Example — Project management SaaS:**
> **Attention:** "Your Team Loses 12 Hours Every Sprint to Status Meetings"
>
> **Interest:** "Engineering teams at Series A-C startups spend 23% of their week in sync meetings — not writing code. We tracked 847 teams over 6 months. The pattern was clear: the more people in a standup, the less code shipped that day."
>
> **Desire:** "Teams using AsyncStand ship 31% more story points per sprint. No more 15-person standups where 13 people zone out. Replace your daily sync with a 2-minute async check-in that your engineers actually complete (94% response rate vs 67% attendance for live standups)."
>
> **Action:** "Start Your Free 14-Day Trial — No Credit Card Required"
### Attention
- Lead with a specific, quantified pain point (not vague claims)
- Weak: "Save time on meetings" → Strong: "Your Team Loses 12 Hours Every Sprint to Status Meetings"
- Keep headlines under 10 words for maximum impact
### Interest
- Back up the headline with specific data or a relatable scenario
- Weak: "Meetings waste time" → Strong: "We tracked 847 teams — the more people in standup, the less code shipped that day"
- Use their language: mirror words from customer reviews, support tickets, and G2 feedback
### Desire
- Stack measurable outcomes, not features
- Weak: "AI-powered async updates" → Strong: "31% more story points per sprint, 94% response rate"
- Compare directly to the status quo they already endure
### Action
- Single, clear CTA with action-oriented verb
- Reduce friction: "No credit card required," "Set up in 2 minutes"
- Repeat CTA after each major content block
## 2. PAS Framework (Problem - Agitate - Solution)
Best for pain-point-driven products where the problem is well understood.
**Example — Expense management tool:**
> **Problem:** "Your finance team is still chasing receipts in Slack DMs."
>
> **Agitate:** "Last quarter, your team spent 46 hours manually reconciling expenses across email threads, shared drives, and 'I'll submit it later' promises. That's $4,200 in payroll — spent on data entry. And when audit season hits? Good luck finding that client dinner receipt from February."
>
> **Solution:** "Snap a photo of the receipt. ExpenseFlow auto-extracts vendor, amount, and category in 3 seconds. Your monthly close drops from 5 days to 1. 2,400 finance teams already made the switch."
### Problem
- Name the exact scenario (not the abstract category)
- Weak: "Expense tracking is hard" → Strong: "Your finance team is still chasing receipts in Slack DMs"
- Mirror language from reviews and support tickets
### Agitate
- Quantify the cost in dollars, hours, or missed opportunities
- Weak: "This costs you money" → Strong: "46 hours last quarter, $4,200 in payroll — on data entry"
- Acknowledge the workarounds they've tried and why those fail too
### Solution
- Lead with the user action, not the technology: "Snap a photo" not "AI-powered OCR"
- Include one proof point: number of customers, time saved, or before/after metric
- Make the mechanism clear in one sentence: what happens when they use it
## 3. BAB Framework (Before - After - Bridge)
Ideal for aspirational products and lifestyle-oriented landing pages.
**Example — Sales enablement platform:**
> **Before:** "It's 9 PM. You're rebuilding a deck for tomorrow's demo because the prospect is in healthcare, not fintech. You copy-paste from three old decks, pray the logos are right, and rehearse the new talk track in the shower."
>
> **After:** "It's 9 AM. You type 'healthcare, 200-bed hospital, HIPAA-concerned CTO.' DeckGen builds your slides in 40 seconds — case studies, compliance badges, ROI calculator pre-loaded. You walk into the call with the best deck your prospect has ever seen."
>
> **Bridge:** "DeckGen connects to your CRM, learns your win patterns, and generates prospect-specific decks in under a minute. 340 AEs at companies like Stripe and Notion already use it. Start free — your first 5 decks are on us."
### Before
- Describe a specific, lived moment — not an abstract pain category
- Weak: "Sales decks take too long" → Strong: "It's 9 PM. You're rebuilding a deck for tomorrow's demo..."
- Use second person and present tense to make it feel immediate
### After
- Same level of specificity — show the transformed version of that exact moment
- Include a measurable outcome: "40 seconds," "best deck your prospect has ever seen"
- The after state should feel effortless compared to the before
### Bridge
- Name the product explicitly and explain the mechanism in one sentence
- Include one social proof data point
- End with a low-friction CTA that connects to the after state
## 4. 4Ps Framework (Promise - Picture - Proof - Push)
Strong for SaaS and B2B landing pages with measurable outcomes.
### Promise
- Make a clear, specific, believable promise
- Tie it to a measurable outcome
- Example: "Reduce customer churn by 25% in 90 days"
### Picture
- Help the reader visualize success
- Use scenarios they can relate to
- Show the product in context (screenshots, demos)
### Proof
- Back the promise with evidence
- Customer testimonials with specific results
- Case studies with before/after metrics
- Third-party validation (awards, analyst reports)
### Push
- Give a compelling reason to act now
- Limited-time offer, bonus, or guarantee
- Risk reversal (money-back guarantee, free trial)
## Headline Formulas
### Benefit-Driven
- "Get [Desired Outcome] Without [Common Objection]"
- "[Specific Result] in [Timeframe]"
- "The [Adjective] Way to [Achieve Goal]"
### Problem-Driven
- "Stop [Painful Activity]. Start [Better Alternative]."
- "Tired of [Problem]? There's a Better Way."
- "[Problem]? Not Anymore."
### Social Proof-Driven
- "[Number] Teams Trust [Product] to [Outcome]"
- "Why [Notable Company] Switched to [Product]"
- "Rated #1 for [Category] by [Authority]"
### Question-Driven
- "What If You Could [Desirable Outcome]?"
- "Ready to [Transformation]?"
- "Still [Painful Status Quo]?"
## CTA Best Practices
### Language
- Use first-person: "Start My Free Trial" > "Start Your Free Trial"
- Be specific: "Get My Report" > "Submit"
- Include benefit: "Start Saving Time" > "Sign Up"
- Add urgency naturally: "Start Free Today" > "Sign Up Now!!!"
### Placement
- Primary CTA above the fold
- Repeat after each major content section
- Sticky CTA on scroll (mobile especially)
- Exit-intent as last chance
### Design
- High contrast color (stands out from page palette)
- Sufficient whitespace around the button
- Large enough to tap on mobile (min 44x44px)
- Micro-copy below button to reduce anxiety ("No credit card required")
## Above-the-Fold Principles
The first viewport must accomplish these goals within 5 seconds:
1. **Communicate what you do** - Clear, jargon-free headline
2. **Show who it's for** - Audience identification
3. **Demonstrate value** - Primary benefit or outcome
4. **Provide next step** - Visible CTA button
5. **Build credibility** - One trust signal (logo bar, metric, badge)
### Above-the-Fold Checklist
- [ ] Headline states primary benefit (under 10 words)
- [ ] Subheadline adds specificity or addresses objection
- [ ] Hero image/video shows product in use
- [ ] CTA button is visible without scrolling
- [ ] At least one trust signal present
- [ ] No jargon or ambiguity in messaging
FILE:references/landing-page-patterns.md
# Landing Page Patterns
This reference captures high-converting page patterns and copy structures.
## Hero Section Patterns
### Pattern 1: Problem-Solution Hero
- Headline names the painful problem.
- Subheadline states the clear outcome.
- Primary CTA starts immediately.
- Optional supporting visual demonstrates product in context.
### Pattern 2: Outcome-First Hero
- Headline leads with measurable value.
- Subheadline clarifies who the page is for.
- CTA is action-oriented and specific.
### Pattern 3: Authority Hero
- Headline + trust indicator (logos, testimonial snippet, proof metric).
- Useful when category skepticism is high.
## Social Proof Layouts
### Logo Strip + Proof Metric
- Keep to recognizable logos.
- Add one proof metric (e.g., active users, revenue saved, hours reduced).
### Testimonial Grid
- 3-6 testimonials across segments.
- Include role/company where possible.
- Prefer concrete outcomes over generic praise.
### Case Study Snapshot
- Mini blocks: challenge -> approach -> measurable result.
## CTA Best Practices
- Use one dominant CTA per section.
- Match CTA verb to user intent ("Start trial", "Get demo", "Run audit").
- Keep CTA copy specific; avoid vague labels like "Submit".
- Reduce friction near CTA (short form, trust indicators, no surprise commitments).
## Above-the-Fold Checklist
- [ ] Clear value proposition in first viewport
- [ ] Audience clarity (who this is for)
- [ ] One primary CTA visible without scrolling
- [ ] Proof element (logos, stat, quote)
- [ ] Visual hierarchy emphasizes headline + CTA
- [ ] Mobile layout keeps CTA accessible
## Conversion-Optimized Templates
### SaaS Demo Page
1. Hero with problem-solution framing
2. Product walkthrough section
3. Social proof strip
4. Benefits by persona
5. Objection handling FAQ
6. Final CTA
### Lead Magnet Page
1. Promise + asset preview
2. Bullet outcomes
3. Short form
4. Trust/privacy note
### Product Launch Page
1. Outcome-first hero
2. Why now / differentiation
3. Feature blocks
4. Testimonials / beta feedback
5. Pricing or waitlist CTA
## Headline Formulas
### PAS (Problem-Agitate-Solution)
- Problem: identify the pain
- Agitate: show consequences of inaction
- Solution: position the offer as relief
Example structure:
"Still [problem]? Stop [negative consequence] and start [desired outcome]."
### AIDA (Attention-Interest-Desire-Action)
- Attention: pattern interrupt headline
- Interest: relevant context and stakes
- Desire: proof and benefits
- Action: concrete next step
### 4U Formula
- Useful: clear practical value
- Urgent: reason to act now
- Unique: differentiated promise
- Ultra-specific: concrete outcome and scope
Example structure:
"Get [specific result] in [timeframe] without [common pain]."
FILE:references/seo-checklist.md
# Landing Page SEO Checklist
## Overview
This checklist ensures landing pages are optimized for search engine visibility while maintaining conversion focus. Apply these checks before launching any landing page.
## Meta Tags
- [ ] **Title tag**: Under 60 characters, includes primary keyword, ends with brand name
- [ ] **Meta description**: 150-160 characters, includes CTA language, unique per page
- [ ] **Canonical URL**: Set to prevent duplicate content issues
- [ ] **Robots meta**: Ensure page is indexable (`index, follow`) unless intentionally noindex
- [ ] **Open Graph tags**: og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url for social sharing
- [ ] **Twitter Card tags**: twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image
- [ ] **Viewport meta**: `<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">`
## Structured Data
- [ ] **Organization schema**: Company name, logo, social profiles
- [ ] **Product schema**: Name, description, price, availability (for product pages)
- [ ] **FAQ schema**: For pages with FAQ sections (rich snippet opportunity)
- [ ] **Breadcrumb schema**: Navigation path for deep pages
- [ ] **Review schema**: Aggregate rating if testimonials present (use carefully per guidelines)
- [ ] **Validate**: Test all structured data with Google Rich Results Test
## Core Web Vitals Targets
### Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) - Target: < 2.5s
- [ ] Optimize hero image (WebP format, proper dimensions)
- [ ] Preload critical resources (`<link rel="preload">`)
- [ ] Use CDN for static assets
- [ ] Minimize render-blocking CSS and JavaScript
### First Input Delay (FID) / Interaction to Next Paint (INP) - Target: < 200ms
- [ ] Defer non-critical JavaScript
- [ ] Break up long tasks (>50ms)
- [ ] Minimize third-party script impact
- [ ] Use `requestAnimationFrame` for visual updates
### Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) - Target: < 0.1
- [ ] Set explicit width/height on images and videos
- [ ] Reserve space for dynamic content (ads, embeds)
- [ ] Use `font-display: swap` for web fonts
- [ ] Avoid inserting content above existing content
## Keyword Placement
- [ ] **H1 tag**: Contains primary keyword, one per page only
- [ ] **H2 tags**: Include secondary keywords naturally
- [ ] **First paragraph**: Primary keyword appears in first 100 words
- [ ] **Body copy**: Natural keyword density (1-2%), no stuffing
- [ ] **Image alt text**: Descriptive, includes keyword where relevant
- [ ] **URL slug**: Short, keyword-rich, hyphen-separated
- [ ] **CTA text**: Consider keyword inclusion where natural
## Internal Linking
- [ ] Link to relevant product/feature pages
- [ ] Link to blog content that supports the page topic
- [ ] Use descriptive anchor text (not "click here")
- [ ] Ensure landing page is linked from main navigation or sitemap
- [ ] Link to pricing page if applicable
- [ ] Limit links to avoid diluting page authority (15-20 max)
## Image Optimization
- [ ] **Format**: Use WebP with JPEG/PNG fallback
- [ ] **Compression**: Lossy compression for photos, lossless for graphics
- [ ] **Dimensions**: Serve at exact display size (no CSS resizing)
- [ ] **Alt text**: Descriptive, 125 characters max, natural keyword inclusion
- [ ] **File names**: Descriptive, hyphenated (e.g., `product-dashboard-screenshot.webp`)
- [ ] **Lazy loading**: Apply to images below the fold (`loading="lazy"`)
- [ ] **Responsive images**: Use `srcset` for different viewport sizes
## Canonical URLs
- [ ] Self-referencing canonical on every page
- [ ] Consistent protocol (https) and trailing slash usage
- [ ] Canonical points to preferred URL version (www vs non-www)
- [ ] UTM parameters excluded from canonical URL
- [ ] Pagination handled with rel="next"/"prev" or single-page canonical
## Mobile Responsiveness
- [ ] **Mobile-friendly test**: Pass Google Mobile-Friendly Test
- [ ] **Touch targets**: Minimum 44x44px, 8px spacing between targets
- [ ] **Font size**: Minimum 16px base font, no pinch-to-zoom needed
- [ ] **Content parity**: All critical content accessible on mobile
- [ ] **Horizontal scroll**: None present at any viewport width
- [ ] **Form usability**: Appropriate input types (email, tel), autocomplete attributes
- [ ] **Media queries**: Breakpoints at 480px, 768px, 1024px, 1200px minimum
## Technical SEO
- [ ] **HTTPS**: SSL certificate valid and active
- [ ] **Page speed**: < 3s load time on mobile (test with PageSpeed Insights)
- [ ] **XML sitemap**: Page included in sitemap.xml
- [ ] **Robots.txt**: Page not blocked by robots.txt
- [ ] **404 handling**: Custom 404 page with navigation
- [ ] **Redirect chains**: No more than 1 redirect hop
- [ ] **Hreflang**: Set for multi-language landing pages
## Content Quality Signals
- [ ] **Unique content**: No duplicate content from other pages
- [ ] **Content depth**: Sufficient content for topic coverage (500+ words for SEO pages)
- [ ] **Readability**: Grade level 6-8 for broad audiences
- [ ] **Freshness**: Last modified date reflects recent updates
- [ ] **E-E-A-T signals**: Author expertise, company authority, trust indicators
FILE:scripts/landing_page_scaffolder.py
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Landing Page Scaffolder — Generate landing pages as HTML or Next.js TSX from config.
Creates production-ready landing pages with hero sections, features,
testimonials, pricing, CTAs, and responsive design.
Usage:
python landing_page_scaffolder.py config.json --format html --output page.html
python landing_page_scaffolder.py config.json --format tsx --output LandingPage.tsx
python landing_page_scaffolder.py config.json --format json
"""
import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
from datetime import datetime
import html as html_module
def escape(text: str) -> str:
"""HTML-escape text."""
return html_module.escape(str(text))
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Tailwind style mappings for TSX output
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DESIGN_STYLES = {
"dark-saas": {
"bg": "bg-gray-950", "text": "text-white",
"accent": "violet", "card_bg": "bg-gray-900 border border-gray-800",
"btn": "bg-violet-600 hover:bg-violet-500 text-white",
"btn_secondary": "border border-gray-700 text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-800",
"section_alt": "bg-gray-900/50", "muted": "text-gray-400",
"border": "border-gray-800",
},
"clean-minimal": {
"bg": "bg-white", "text": "text-gray-900",
"accent": "blue", "card_bg": "bg-gray-50 border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl",
"btn": "bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white",
"btn_secondary": "border border-gray-300 text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-50",
"section_alt": "bg-gray-50", "muted": "text-gray-500",
"border": "border-gray-200",
},
"bold-startup": {
"bg": "bg-white", "text": "text-gray-900",
"accent": "orange", "card_bg": "shadow-xl rounded-3xl bg-white",
"btn": "bg-orange-500 hover:bg-orange-600 text-white",
"btn_secondary": "border-2 border-orange-500 text-orange-600 hover:bg-orange-50",
"section_alt": "bg-orange-50/30", "muted": "text-gray-500",
"border": "border-gray-200",
},
"enterprise": {
"bg": "bg-slate-50", "text": "text-slate-900",
"accent": "slate", "card_bg": "bg-white border border-slate-200 shadow-sm",
"btn": "bg-slate-900 hover:bg-slate-800 text-white",
"btn_secondary": "border border-slate-300 text-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-100",
"section_alt": "bg-white", "muted": "text-slate-500",
"border": "border-slate-200",
},
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# TSX generators
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def tsx_nav(config: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
brand = config.get("brand", "Brand")
nav_links = config.get("nav_links", [])
cta = config.get("nav_cta", {"text": "Get Started", "url": "#"})
links_jsx = "\n ".join(
f'<a href="{l.get("url", "#")}" className="{style["muted"]} hover:{style["text"]} font-medium transition-colors">{l.get("text", "")}</a>'
for l in nav_links
)
return f'''function Navbar() {{
return (
<nav className="sticky top-0 z-50 {style["bg"]} border-b {style["border"]} backdrop-blur-sm">
<div className="mx-auto flex max-w-7xl items-center justify-between px-6 py-4">
<a href="#" className="text-xl font-bold {style["text"]}">{brand}</a>
<div className="hidden items-center gap-8 md:flex">
{links_jsx}
<a href="{cta.get("url", "#")}" className="rounded-lg {style["btn"]} px-5 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold transition-colors">
{cta.get("text", "Get Started")}
</a>
</div>
</div>
</nav>
);
}}'''
def tsx_hero(hero: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
h1 = hero.get("headline", "Your Headline Here")
sub = hero.get("subheadline", "")
primary_cta = hero.get("primary_cta", {"text": "Get Started", "url": "#"})
secondary_cta = hero.get("secondary_cta", None)
secondary_jsx = ""
if secondary_cta:
secondary_jsx = f'''
<a href="{secondary_cta.get("url", "#")}" className="rounded-lg {style["btn_secondary"]} px-8 py-3 text-lg font-semibold transition-colors">
{secondary_cta.get("text", "Learn More")}
</a>'''
return f'''function Hero() {{
return (
<section className="flex min-h-[80vh] flex-col items-center justify-center px-6 py-24 text-center {style["bg"]}">
<div className="mx-auto max-w-4xl">
<h1 className="mb-6 text-5xl font-bold tracking-tight {style["text"]} md:text-7xl">
{h1}
</h1>
<p className="mx-auto mb-10 max-w-2xl text-xl {style["muted"]}">
{sub}
</p>
<div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 sm:flex-row sm:justify-center">
<a href="{primary_cta.get("url", "#")}" className="rounded-lg {style["btn"]} px-8 py-3 text-lg font-semibold transition-colors">
{primary_cta.get("text", "Get Started")}
</a>{secondary_jsx}
</div>
</div>
</section>
);
}}'''
def tsx_features(features: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
title = features.get("title", "Features")
subtitle = features.get("subtitle", "")
items = features.get("items", [])
cards_jsx = "\n ".join(
f'''<div className="{style["card_bg"]} rounded-xl p-8">
<div className="mb-4 text-3xl">{f.get("icon", "")}</div>
<h3 className="mb-3 text-xl font-semibold {style["text"]}">{f.get("title", "")}</h3>
<p className="{style["muted"]}">{f.get("description", "")}</p>
</div>'''
for f in items
)
return f'''function Features() {{
return (
<section className="{style["section_alt"]} px-6 py-24">
<div className="mx-auto max-w-7xl">
<h2 className="mb-4 text-center text-4xl font-bold {style["text"]}">{title}</h2>
<p className="mx-auto mb-16 max-w-2xl text-center text-lg {style["muted"]}">{subtitle}</p>
<div className="grid gap-8 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
{cards_jsx}
</div>
</div>
</section>
);
}}'''
def tsx_testimonials(testimonials: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
title = testimonials.get("title", "What Our Customers Say")
items = testimonials.get("items", [])
if not items:
return ""
cards_jsx = "\n ".join(
f'''<div className="rounded-xl border {style["border"]} p-8">
<p className="mb-6 text-lg italic {style["muted"]}">"{t.get("quote", "")}"</p>
<div>
<p className="font-semibold {style["text"]}">{t.get("name", "")}</p>
<p className="text-sm {style["muted"]}">{t.get("title", "")}, {t.get("company", "")}</p>
</div>
</div>'''
for t in items
)
return f'''function Testimonials() {{
return (
<section className="px-6 py-24 {style["bg"]}">
<div className="mx-auto max-w-7xl">
<h2 className="mb-16 text-center text-4xl font-bold {style["text"]}">{title}</h2>
<div className="grid gap-8 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
{cards_jsx}
</div>
</div>
</section>
);
}}'''
def tsx_pricing(pricing: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
title = pricing.get("title", "Pricing")
plans = pricing.get("plans", [])
if not plans:
return ""
accent = style["accent"]
cards = []
for p in plans:
featured = p.get("featured", False)
border_cls = f"border-2 border-{accent}-500 ring-4 ring-{accent}-500/20" if featured else f"border {style['border']}"
badge = f'\n <div className="absolute -top-3 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 rounded-full bg-{accent}-600 px-4 py-1 text-xs font-semibold text-white">Most Popular</div>' if featured else ""
features_jsx = "\n ".join(
f'<li className="flex items-center gap-2 py-2"><span className="text-{accent}-500 font-bold">✓</span> {feat}</li>'
for feat in p.get("features", [])
)
cards.append(f'''<div className="relative rounded-2xl {border_cls} {style["card_bg"]} p-8 text-center">{badge}
<h3 className="mb-2 text-xl font-semibold {style["text"]}">{p.get("name", "")}</h3>
<div className="my-6 text-5xl font-extrabold {style["text"]}">p.get("price", "0")<span className="text-base font-normal {style["muted"]}">/mo</span></div>
<p className="{style["muted"]} mb-6">{p.get("description", "")}</p>
<ul className="mb-8 space-y-1 text-left {style["muted"]}">
{features_jsx}
</ul>
<a href="{p.get("cta_url", "#")}" className="block w-full rounded-lg {style["btn"]} py-3 text-center font-semibold transition-colors">
{p.get("cta_text", "Choose Plan")}
</a>
</div>''')
cards_jsx = "\n ".join(cards)
return f'''function Pricing() {{
return (
<section className="{style["section_alt"]} px-6 py-24">
<div className="mx-auto max-w-5xl">
<h2 className="mb-16 text-center text-4xl font-bold {style["text"]}">{title}</h2>
<div className="grid gap-8 lg:grid-cols-{min(len(plans), 3)}">
{cards_jsx}
</div>
</div>
</section>
);
}}'''
def tsx_cta(cta: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
accent = style["accent"]
return f'''function CTASection() {{
return (
<section className="bg-{accent}-600 px-6 py-24 text-center text-white">
<div className="mx-auto max-w-3xl">
<h2 className="mb-4 text-4xl font-bold">{cta.get("headline", "Ready to get started?")}</h2>
<p className="mb-10 text-xl opacity-90">{cta.get("subheadline", "")}</p>
<a href="{cta.get("url", "#")}" className="rounded-lg bg-white px-8 py-3 text-lg font-semibold text-{accent}-600 transition-colors hover:bg-gray-100">
{cta.get("text", "Start Free Trial")}
</a>
</div>
</section>
);
}}'''
def tsx_footer(config: Dict[str, Any], style: Dict[str, str]) -> str:
brand = config.get("brand", "Company")
year = datetime.now().year
footer_text = config.get("footer_text", f"{year} {brand}. All rights reserved.")
return f'''function Footer() {{
return (
<footer className="border-t {style["border"]} {style["bg"]} px-6 py-10 text-center {style["muted"]}">
<p>© {footer_text}</p>
</footer>
);
}}'''
def generate_tsx(config: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Generate complete Next.js/React TSX landing page with Tailwind CSS."""
style_name = config.get("design_style", "clean-minimal")
style = DESIGN_STYLES.get(style_name, DESIGN_STYLES["clean-minimal"])
components = []
component_names = []
components.append(tsx_nav(config, style))
component_names.append("Navbar")
if config.get("hero"):
components.append(tsx_hero(config["hero"], style))
component_names.append("Hero")
if config.get("features"):
components.append(tsx_features(config["features"], style))
component_names.append("Features")
if config.get("testimonials") and config["testimonials"].get("items"):
components.append(tsx_testimonials(config["testimonials"], style))
component_names.append("Testimonials")
if config.get("pricing") and config["pricing"].get("plans"):
components.append(tsx_pricing(config["pricing"], style))
component_names.append("Pricing")
if config.get("cta"):
components.append(tsx_cta(config["cta"], style))
component_names.append("CTASection")
components.append(tsx_footer(config, style))
component_names.append("Footer")
title = config.get("title", "Landing Page")
meta_desc = config.get("meta_description", "")
page_body = "\n ".join(f"<{name} />" for name in component_names)
all_components = "\n\n".join(components)
return f'''// Generated by Landing Page Scaffolder — {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")}
// Stack: Next.js 14+ App Router, React, Tailwind CSS
// Design style: {style_name}
import type {{ Metadata }} from "next";
export const metadata: Metadata = {{
title: "{title}",
description: "{meta_desc}",
openGraph: {{
title: "{title}",
description: "{meta_desc}",
type: "website",
}},
}};
{all_components}
export default function LandingPage() {{
return (
<main>
{page_body}
</main>
);
}}
'''
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# HTML generators (existing)
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
def generate_css(config: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Generate responsive CSS from config theme."""
theme = config.get("theme", {})
primary = theme.get("primary_color", "#2563eb")
secondary = theme.get("secondary_color", "#1e40af")
bg = theme.get("background", "#ffffff")
text_color = theme.get("text_color", "#1f2937")
font = theme.get("font", "Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif")
return f"""
* {{ margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }}
body {{ font-family: {font}; color: {text_color}; background: {bg}; line-height: 1.6; }}
.container {{ max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }}
nav {{ padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; position: sticky; top: 0; background: {bg}; z-index: 100; }}
nav .container {{ display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }}
.nav-logo {{ font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: {primary}; text-decoration: none; }}
.nav-links {{ display: flex; gap: 24px; list-style: none; }}
.nav-links a {{ text-decoration: none; color: {text_color}; font-weight: 500; }}
.nav-cta {{ background: {primary}; color: white; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }}
.hero {{ padding: 80px 0; text-align: center; }}
.hero h1 {{ font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }}
.hero p {{ font-size: 1.25rem; color: #6b7280; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }}
.hero-cta {{ display: inline-flex; gap: 16px; }}
.btn-primary {{ background: {primary}; color: white; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; }}
.btn-secondary {{ background: transparent; color: {primary}; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; border: 2px solid {primary}; }}
.features {{ padding: 80px 0; background: #f9fafb; }}
.section-title {{ text-align: center; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }}
.section-subtitle {{ text-align: center; color: #6b7280; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 48px; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }}
.features-grid {{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }}
.feature-card {{ background: white; padding: 32px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }}
.feature-icon {{ font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }}
.feature-card h3 {{ font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }}
.feature-card p {{ color: #6b7280; }}
.testimonials {{ padding: 80px 0; }}
.testimonials-grid {{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }}
.testimonial-card {{ padding: 32px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 12px; }}
.testimonial-text {{ font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; }}
.testimonial-author {{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }}
.author-info strong {{ display: block; }}
.author-info span {{ color: #6b7280; font-size: 0.9rem; }}
.pricing {{ padding: 80px 0; background: #f9fafb; }}
.pricing-grid {{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }}
.pricing-card {{ background: white; padding: 32px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; text-align: center; }}
.pricing-card.featured {{ border-color: {primary}; position: relative; }}
.pricing-card.featured::before {{ content: "Most Popular"; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: {primary}; color: white; padding: 4px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }}
.pricing-name {{ font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }}
.pricing-price {{ font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; margin: 16px 0; }}
.pricing-price span {{ font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; color: #6b7280; }}
.pricing-features {{ list-style: none; text-align: left; margin: 24px 0; }}
.pricing-features li {{ padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6; }}
.pricing-features li::before {{ content: "\\2713 "; color: {primary}; font-weight: 700; }}
.cta-section {{ padding: 80px 0; text-align: center; background: {primary}; color: white; }}
.cta-section h2 {{ font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }}
.cta-section p {{ font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 32px; }}
.btn-white {{ background: white; color: {primary}; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; }}
footer {{ padding: 40px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #6b7280; text-align: center; }}
@media (max-width: 768px) {{
.hero h1 {{ font-size: 2.25rem; }}
.hero-cta {{ flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }}
.nav-links {{ display: none; }}
.features-grid {{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }}
.pricing-grid {{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }}
}}
"""
def render_nav(config: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
brand = escape(config.get("brand", "Brand"))
nav_links = config.get("nav_links", [])
cta = config.get("nav_cta", {"text": "Get Started", "url": "#"})
links = "\n".join(
f'<li><a href="{escape(l.get("url", "#"))}">{escape(l.get("text", ""))}</a></li>'
for l in nav_links
)
return f"""
<nav><div class="container">
<a href="#" class="nav-logo">{brand}</a>
<ul class="nav-links">{links}</ul>
<a href="{escape(cta.get('url', '#'))}" class="nav-cta">{escape(cta.get('text', 'Get Started'))}</a>
</div></nav>"""
def render_hero(hero: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
h1 = escape(hero.get("headline", "Your Headline Here"))
sub = escape(hero.get("subheadline", ""))
primary_cta = hero.get("primary_cta", {"text": "Get Started", "url": "#"})
secondary_cta = hero.get("secondary_cta", None)
cta_html = f'<a href="{escape(primary_cta.get("url", "#"))}" class="btn-primary">{escape(primary_cta.get("text", "Get Started"))}</a>'
if secondary_cta:
cta_html += f'\n<a href="{escape(secondary_cta.get("url", "#"))}" class="btn-secondary">{escape(secondary_cta.get("text", "Learn More"))}</a>'
return f"""
<section class="hero"><div class="container">
<h1>{h1}</h1>
<p>{sub}</p>
<div class="hero-cta">{cta_html}</div>
</div></section>"""
def render_features(features: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
title = escape(features.get("title", "Features"))
subtitle = escape(features.get("subtitle", ""))
items = features.get("items", [])
cards = "\n".join(f"""
<div class="feature-card">
<div class="feature-icon">{escape(f.get('icon', ''))}</div>
<h3>{escape(f.get('title', ''))}</h3>
<p>{escape(f.get('description', ''))}</p>
</div>""" for f in items)
return f"""
<section class="features"><div class="container">
<h2 class="section-title">{title}</h2>
<p class="section-subtitle">{subtitle}</p>
<div class="features-grid">{cards}</div>
</div></section>"""
def render_testimonials(testimonials: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
title = escape(testimonials.get("title", "What Our Customers Say"))
items = testimonials.get("items", [])
if not items:
return ""
cards = "\n".join(f"""
<div class="testimonial-card">
<p class="testimonial-text">"{escape(t.get('quote', ''))}"</p>
<div class="testimonial-author">
<div class="author-info">
<strong>{escape(t.get('name', ''))}</strong>
<span>{escape(t.get('title', ''))}, {escape(t.get('company', ''))}</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>""" for t in items)
return f"""
<section class="testimonials"><div class="container">
<h2 class="section-title">{title}</h2>
<div class="testimonials-grid">{cards}</div>
</div></section>"""
def render_pricing(pricing: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
title = escape(pricing.get("title", "Pricing"))
plans = pricing.get("plans", [])
if not plans:
return ""
cards = "\n".join(f"""
<div class="pricing-card {'featured' if p.get('featured') else ''}">
<div class="pricing-name">{escape(p.get('name', ''))}</div>
<div class="pricing-price">escape(str(p.get('price', '0')))<span>/mo</span></div>
<p>{escape(p.get('description', ''))}</p>
<ul class="pricing-features">
{"".join(f'<li>{escape(f)}</li>' for f in p.get('features', []))}
</ul>
<a href="{escape(p.get('cta_url', '#'))}" class="btn-primary">{escape(p.get('cta_text', 'Choose Plan'))}</a>
</div>""" for p in plans)
return f"""
<section class="pricing"><div class="container">
<h2 class="section-title">{title}</h2>
<div class="pricing-grid">{cards}</div>
</div></section>"""
def render_cta(cta: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
return f"""
<section class="cta-section"><div class="container">
<h2>{escape(cta.get('headline', 'Ready to get started?'))}</h2>
<p>{escape(cta.get('subheadline', ''))}</p>
<a href="{escape(cta.get('url', '#'))}" class="btn-white">{escape(cta.get('text', 'Start Free Trial'))}</a>
</div></section>"""
def generate_html(config: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Generate complete HTML landing page."""
title = escape(config.get("title", "Landing Page"))
css = generate_css(config)
sections = []
sections.append(render_nav(config))
if config.get("hero"):
sections.append(render_hero(config["hero"]))
if config.get("features"):
sections.append(render_features(config["features"]))
if config.get("testimonials"):
sections.append(render_testimonials(config["testimonials"]))
if config.get("pricing"):
sections.append(render_pricing(config["pricing"]))
if config.get("cta"):
sections.append(render_cta(config["cta"]))
sections.append(f"""
<footer><div class="container">
<p>{escape(config.get('footer_text', f'{datetime.now().year} {config.get("brand", "Company")}. All rights reserved.'))}</p>
</div></footer>""")
return f"""<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>{title}</title>
<meta name="description" content="{escape(config.get('meta_description', ''))}">
<style>{css}</style>
</head>
<body>
{"".join(sections)}
</body>
</html>"""
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Generate landing pages as HTML or Next.js TSX with Tailwind CSS"
)
parser.add_argument("input", help="Path to page config JSON")
parser.add_argument(
"--format", choices=["html", "tsx", "json"], default="tsx",
help="Output format: tsx (Next.js + Tailwind), html (standalone), json (metadata)"
)
parser.add_argument("--output", type=str, default=None, help="Output file path")
args = parser.parse_args()
with open(args.input) as f:
config = json.load(f)
if args.format == "json":
output = json.dumps({
"generated_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
"config": config,
"formats_available": ["html", "tsx"],
"sections": [k for k in ["nav", "hero", "features", "testimonials", "pricing", "cta", "footer"]
if config.get(k) or k in ("nav", "footer")]
}, indent=2)
elif args.format == "tsx":
output = generate_tsx(config)
else:
output = generate_html(config)
if args.output:
with open(args.output, "w") as f:
f.write(output)
print(f"Landing page written to {args.output}")
else:
print(output)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
Biến danh sách công việc rời rạc thành kế hoạch ưu tiên theo ma trận Eisenhower, có timeline và phân bổ năng lượng hợp lý.
--- name: lap-ke-hoach description: Biến danh sách công việc rời rạc thành kế hoạch có ưu tiên theo ma trận Eisenhower, timeline và phân bổ năng lượng hợp lý. Dùng khi nói "lên kế hoạch", "quản lý thời gian", "ưu tiên công việc", "MIT". --- # Lên kế hoạch & Quản lý thời gian ## Mục tiêu Biến danh sách công việc rời rạc thành kế hoạch có ưu tiên, timeline và phân bổ năng lượng hợp lý. ## Khi nào dùng - Đầu tuần cần lên kế hoạch - Có quá nhiều việc, không biết bắt đầu từ đâu - Cần review tiến độ và điều chỉnh ưu tiên ## Đầu vào cần cung cấp - Danh sách việc cần làm - Deadline của từng việc (nếu có) - Mức năng lượng dự kiến trong ngày/tuần - Việc nào có thể bỏ hoặc giao người khác ## Quy trình xử lý 1. Phân loại: Khẩn/Quan trọng theo ma trận Eisenhower 2. Ước lượng thời gian thực tế cho mỗi việc 3. Gộp việc tương tự vào cùng khung giờ (batching) 4. Đặt buffer 20% cho việc phát sinh 5. Xác định 3 việc quan trọng nhất trong ngày (MIT) ## Tiêu chuẩn đầu ra - Danh sách ưu tiên rõ ràng theo ngày/tuần - Mỗi việc có: tên, thời lượng dự kiến, deadline, mức ưu tiên - Có phần "việc nên bỏ hoặc hoãn" - Định dạng: markdown bảng hoặc danh sách có thứ tự ## Tránh - Nhồi quá nhiều việc vào một ngày - Bỏ qua việc phục hồi năng lượng (nghỉ, tập thể dục) - Không tính đến thói quen và múi giờ năng suất của người dùng
Giữ vệ sinh biến môi trường và an toàn bí mật: kiểm tra .env lộ bí mật, lập kế hoạch xoay vòng credential, xử lý sự cố thiếu biến.
--- name: "env-secrets-manager" description: "Manage environment-variable hygiene and secrets safety across local development and production. Practical auditing, drift awareness, rotation readiness. Use when auditing .env files for committed secrets, planning a credential rotation, debugging missing-env-var production incidents, or hardening a new project against secrets leakage." --- # Env & Secrets Manager **Tier:** POWERFUL **Category:** Engineering **Domain:** Security / DevOps / Configuration Management --- ## Overview Manage environment-variable hygiene and secrets safety across local development and production workflows. This skill focuses on practical auditing, drift awareness, and rotation readiness. ## Core Capabilities - `.env` and `.env.example` lifecycle guidance - Secret leak detection for repository working trees - Severity-based findings for likely credentials - Operational pointers for rotation and containment - Integration-ready outputs for CI checks --- ## When to Use - Before pushing commits that touched env/config files - During security audits and incident triage - When onboarding contributors who need safe env conventions - When validating that no obvious secrets are hardcoded --- ## Quick Start ```bash # Scan a repository for likely secret leaks python3 scripts/env_auditor.py /path/to/repo # JSON output for CI pipelines python3 scripts/env_auditor.py /path/to/repo --json ``` --- ## Recommended Workflow 1. Run `scripts/env_auditor.py` on the repository root. 2. Prioritize `critical` and `high` findings first. 3. Rotate real credentials and remove exposed values. 4. Update `.env.example` and `.gitignore` as needed. 5. Add or tighten pre-commit/CI secret scanning gates. --- ## Reference Docs - `references/validation-detection-rotation.md` - `references/secret-patterns.md` --- ## Common Pitfalls - Committing real values in `.env.example` - Rotating one system but missing downstream consumers - Logging secrets during debugging or incident response - Treating suspected leaks as low urgency without validation ## Best Practices 1. Use a secret manager as the production source of truth. 2. Keep dev env files local and gitignored. 3. Enforce detection in CI before merge. 4. Re-test application paths immediately after credential rotation. --- ## Cloud Secret Store Integration Production applications should never read secrets from `.env` files or environment variables baked into container images. Use a dedicated secret store instead. ### Provider Comparison | Provider | Best For | Key Feature | |----------|----------|-------------| | **HashiCorp Vault** | Multi-cloud / hybrid | Dynamic secrets, policy engine, pluggable backends | | **AWS Secrets Manager** | AWS-native workloads | Native Lambda/ECS/EKS integration, automatic RDS rotation | | **Azure Key Vault** | Azure-native workloads | Managed HSM, Azure AD RBAC, certificate management | | **GCP Secret Manager** | GCP-native workloads | IAM-based access, automatic replication, versioning | ### Selection Guidance - **Single cloud provider** — use the cloud-native secret manager. It integrates tightly with IAM, reduces operational overhead, and costs less than self-hosting. - **Multi-cloud or hybrid** — use HashiCorp Vault. It provides a uniform API across environments and supports dynamic secret generation (database credentials, cloud IAM keys) that expire automatically. - **Kubernetes-heavy** — combine External Secrets Operator with any backend above to sync secrets into K8s `Secret` objects without hardcoding. ### Application Access Patterns 1. **SDK/API pull** — application fetches secret at startup or on-demand via provider SDK. 2. **Sidecar injection** — a sidecar container (e.g., Vault Agent) writes secrets to a shared volume or injects them as environment variables. 3. **Init container** — a Kubernetes init container fetches secrets before the main container starts. 4. **CSI driver** — secrets mount as a filesystem volume via the Secrets Store CSI Driver. > **Cross-reference:** See `engineering/secrets-vault-manager` for production vault infrastructure patterns, HA deployment, and disaster recovery procedures. --- ## Secret Rotation Workflow Stale secrets are a liability. Rotation ensures that even if a credential leaks, its useful lifetime is bounded. ### Phase 1: Detection - Track secret creation and expiry dates in your secret store metadata. - Set alerts at 30, 14, and 7 days before expiry. - Use `scripts/env_auditor.py` to flag secrets with no recorded rotation date. ### Phase 2: Rotation 1. **Generate** a new credential (API key, database password, certificate). 2. **Deploy** the new credential to all consumers (apps, services, pipelines) in parallel. 3. **Verify** each consumer can authenticate using the new credential. 4. **Revoke** the old credential only after all consumers are confirmed healthy. 5. **Update** metadata with the new rotation timestamp and next rotation date. ### Phase 3: Automation - **AWS Secrets Manager** — use built-in Lambda-based rotation for RDS, Redshift, and DocumentDB. - **HashiCorp Vault** — configure dynamic secrets with TTLs; credentials are generated on-demand and auto-expire. - **Azure Key Vault** — use Event Grid notifications to trigger rotation functions. - **GCP Secret Manager** — use Pub/Sub notifications tied to Cloud Functions for rotation logic. ### Emergency Rotation Checklist When a secret is confirmed leaked: 1. **Immediately revoke** the compromised credential at the provider level. 2. Generate and deploy a replacement credential to all consumers. 3. Audit access logs for unauthorized usage during the exposure window. 4. Scan git history, CI logs, and artifact registries for the leaked value. 5. File an incident report documenting scope, timeline, and remediation steps. 6. Review and tighten detection controls to prevent recurrence. --- ## CI/CD Secret Injection Secrets in CI/CD pipelines require careful handling to avoid exposure in logs, artifacts, or pull request contexts. ### GitHub Actions - Use **repository secrets** or **environment secrets** via `{ secrets.SECRET_NAME}`. - Prefer **OIDC federation** (`aws-actions/configure-aws-credentials` with `role-to-assume`) over long-lived access keys. - Environment secrets with required reviewers add approval gates for production deployments. - GitHub automatically masks secrets in logs, but avoid `echo` or `toJSON()` on secret values. ### GitLab CI - Store secrets as **CI/CD variables** with the `masked` and `protected` flags enabled. - Use **HashiCorp Vault integration** (`secrets:vault`) for dynamic secret injection without storing values in GitLab. - Scope variables to specific environments (`production`, `staging`) to enforce least privilege. ### Universal Patterns - **Never echo or print** secret values in pipeline output, even for debugging. - **Use short-lived tokens** (OIDC, STS AssumeRole) instead of static credentials wherever possible. - **Restrict PR access** — do not expose secrets to pipelines triggered by forks or untrusted branches. - **Rotate CI secrets** on the same schedule as application secrets; pipeline credentials are attack vectors too. - **Audit pipeline logs** periodically for accidental secret exposure that masking may have missed. --- ## Pre-Commit Secret Detection Catching secrets before they reach version control is the most cost-effective defense. Two leading tools cover this space. ### gitleaks ```toml # .gitleaks.toml — minimal configuration [extend] useDefault = true [[rules]] id = "custom-internal-token" description = "Internal service token pattern" regex = '''INTERNAL_TOKEN_[A-Za-z0-9]{32}''' secretGroup = 0 ``` - Install: `brew install gitleaks` or download from GitHub releases. - Pre-commit hook: `gitleaks git --pre-commit --staged` - Baseline scanning: `gitleaks detect --source . --report-path gitleaks-report.json` - Manage false positives in `.gitleaksignore` (one fingerprint per line). ### detect-secrets ```bash # Generate baseline detect-secrets scan --all-files > .secrets.baseline # Pre-commit hook (via pre-commit framework) # .pre-commit-config.yaml repos: - repo: https://github.com/Yelp/detect-secrets rev: v1.5.0 hooks: - id: detect-secrets args: ['--baseline', '.secrets.baseline'] ``` - Supports **custom plugins** for organization-specific patterns. - Audit workflow: `detect-secrets audit .secrets.baseline` interactively marks true/false positives. ### False Positive Management - Maintain `.gitleaksignore` or `.secrets.baseline` in version control so the whole team shares exclusions. - Review false positive lists during security audits — patterns may mask real leaks over time. - Prefer tightening regex patterns over broadly ignoring files. --- ## Audit Logging Knowing who accessed which secret and when is critical for incident investigation and compliance. ### Cloud-Native Audit Trails | Provider | Service | What It Captures | |----------|---------|-----------------| | **AWS** | CloudTrail | Every `GetSecretValue`, `DescribeSecret`, `RotateSecret` API call | | **Azure** | Activity Log + Diagnostic Logs | Key Vault access events, including caller identity and IP | | **GCP** | Cloud Audit Logs | Data access logs for Secret Manager with principal and timestamp | | **Vault** | Audit Backend | Full request/response logging (file, syslog, or socket backend) | ### Alerting Strategy - Alert on **access from unknown IP ranges** or service accounts outside the expected set. - Alert on **bulk secret reads** (more than N secrets accessed within a time window). - Alert on **access outside deployment windows** when no CI/CD pipeline is running. - Feed audit logs into your SIEM (Splunk, Datadog, Elastic) for correlation with other security events. - Review audit logs quarterly as part of access recertification. --- ## Cross-References This skill covers env hygiene and secret detection. For deeper coverage of related domains, see: | Skill | Path | Relationship | |-------|------|-------------| | **Secrets Vault Manager** | `engineering/secrets-vault-manager` | Production vault infrastructure, HA deployment, DR | | **Senior SecOps** | `engineering/senior-secops` | Security operations perspective, incident response | | **CI/CD Pipeline Builder** | `engineering/ci-cd-pipeline-builder` | Pipeline architecture, secret injection patterns | | **Infrastructure as Code** | `engineering/infrastructure-as-code` | Terraform/Pulumi secret backend configuration | | **Container Orchestration** | `engineering/container-orchestration` | Kubernetes secret mounting, sealed secrets | FILE:references/secret-patterns.md # Secret Pattern Reference ## Detection Categories ### Critical - OpenAI-like keys (`sk-...`) - GitHub personal access tokens (`ghp_...`) - AWS access key IDs (`AKIA...`) ### High - Slack tokens (`xox...`) - Private key PEM blocks - Hardcoded assignments to `secret`, `token`, `password`, `api_key` ### Medium - JWT-like tokens in plaintext - Suspected credentials in docs/scripts that should be redacted ## Severity Guidance - `critical`: immediate rotation required; treat as active incident - `high`: likely sensitive; investigate and rotate if real credential - `medium`: possible exposure; verify context and sanitize where needed ## Response Playbook 1. Revoke or rotate exposed credential. 2. Identify blast radius (services, environments, users). 3. Remove from code/history where possible. 4. Add preventive controls (pre-commit hooks, CI secret scans). 5. Verify monitoring and access logs for abuse. ## Preventive Baseline - Commit only `.env.example`, never `.env`. - Keep `.gitignore` patterns for env and key material. - Use secret managers for staging/prod. - Redact sensitive values from logs and debug output. FILE:references/validation-detection-rotation.md # env-secrets-manager reference ## Required Variable Validation Script ```bash #!/bin/bash # scripts/validate-env.sh # Run at app startup or in CI before deploy # Exit 1 if any required var is missing or empty set -euo pipefail MISSING=() WARNINGS=() # --- Define required vars by environment --- ALWAYS_REQUIRED=( APP_SECRET APP_URL DATABASE_URL AUTH_JWT_SECRET AUTH_REFRESH_SECRET ) PROD_REQUIRED=( STRIPE_SECRET_KEY STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET SENTRY_DSN ) # --- Check always-required vars --- for var in "ALWAYS_REQUIRED[@]"; do if [ -z "-" ]; then MISSING+=("$var") fi done # --- Check prod-only vars --- if [ "-" = "production" ] || [ "-" = "production" ]; then for var in "PROD_REQUIRED[@]"; do if [ -z "-" ]; then MISSING+=("$var (required in production)") fi done fi # --- Validate format/length constraints --- if [ -n "-" ] && [ #AUTH_JWT_SECRET -lt 32 ]; then WARNINGS+=("AUTH_JWT_SECRET is shorter than 32 chars — insecure") fi if [ -n "-" ]; then if ! echo "$DATABASE_URL" | grep -qE "^(postgres|postgresql|mysql|mongodb|redis)://"; then WARNINGS+=("DATABASE_URL doesn't look like a valid connection string") fi fi if [ -n "-" ]; then if ! [[ "$APP_PORT" =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]] || [ "$APP_PORT" -lt 1 ] || [ "$APP_PORT" -gt 65535 ]; then WARNINGS+=("APP_PORT=$APP_PORT is not a valid port number") fi fi # --- Report --- if [ #WARNINGS[@] -gt 0 ]; then echo "WARNINGS:" for w in "WARNINGS[@]"; do echo " ⚠️ $w" done fi if [ #MISSING[@] -gt 0 ]; then echo "" echo "FATAL: Missing required environment variables:" for var in "MISSING[@]"; do echo " ❌ $var" done echo "" echo "Copy .env.example to .env and fill in missing values." exit 1 fi echo "✅ All required environment variables are set" ``` Node.js equivalent: ```typescript // src/config/validateEnv.ts const required = [ 'APP_SECRET', 'APP_URL', 'DATABASE_URL', 'AUTH_JWT_SECRET', 'AUTH_REFRESH_SECRET', ] const missing = required.filter(key => !process.env[key]) if (missing.length > 0) { console.error('FATAL: Missing required environment variables:', missing) process.exit(1) } if (process.env.AUTH_JWT_SECRET && process.env.AUTH_JWT_SECRET.length < 32) { console.error('FATAL: AUTH_JWT_SECRET must be at least 32 characters') process.exit(1) } export const config = { appSecret: process.env.APP_SECRET!, appUrl: process.env.APP_URL!, databaseUrl: process.env.DATABASE_URL!, jwtSecret: process.env.AUTH_JWT_SECRET!, refreshSecret: process.env.AUTH_REFRESH_SECRET!, stripeKey: process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY, // optional port: parseInt(process.env.APP_PORT ?? '3000', 10), } as const ``` --- ## Secret Leak Detection ### Scan Working Tree ```bash #!/bin/bash # scripts/scan-secrets.sh # Scan staged files and working tree for common secret patterns FAIL=0 check() { local label="$1" local pattern="$2" local matches matches=$(git diff --cached -U0 2>/dev/null | grep "^+" | grep -vE "^(\+\+\+|#|\/\/)" | \ grep -E "$pattern" | grep -v ".env.example" | grep -v "test\|mock\|fixture\|fake" || true) if [ -n "$matches" ]; then echo "SECRET DETECTED [$label]:" echo "$matches" | head -5 FAIL=1 fi } # AWS Access Keys check "AWS Access Key" "AKIA[0-9A-Z]{16}" check "AWS Secret Key" "aws_secret_access_key\s*=\s*['\"]?[A-Za-z0-9/+]{40}" # Stripe check "Stripe Live Key" "sk_live_[0-9a-zA-Z]{24,}" check "Stripe Test Key" "sk_test_[0-9a-zA-Z]{24,}" check "Stripe Webhook" "whsec_[0-9a-zA-Z]{32,}" # JWT / Generic secrets check "Hardcoded JWT" "eyJ[A-Za-z0-9_-]{20,}\.[A-Za-z0-9_-]{20,}" check "Generic Secret" "(secret|password|passwd|api_key|apikey|token)\s*[:=]\s*['\"][^'\"]{12,}['\"]" # Private keys check "Private Key Block" "-----BEGIN (RSA |EC |DSA |OPENSSH )?PRIVATE KEY-----" check "PEM Certificate" "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----" # Connection strings with credentials check "DB Connection" "(postgres|mysql|mongodb)://[^:]+:[^@]+@" check "Redis Auth" "redis://:[^@]+@\|rediss://:[^@]+@" # Google check "Google API Key" "AIza[0-9A-Za-z_-]{35}" check "Google OAuth" "[0-9]+-[0-9A-Za-z_]{32}\.apps\.googleusercontent\.com" # GitHub check "GitHub Token" "gh[ps]_[A-Za-z0-9]{36,}" check "GitHub Fine-grained" "github_pat_[A-Za-z0-9_]{82}" # Slack check "Slack Token" "xox[baprs]-[0-9A-Za-z]{10,}" check "Slack Webhook" "https://hooks\.slack\.com/services/[A-Z0-9]{9,}/[A-Z0-9]{9,}/[A-Za-z0-9]{24,}" # Twilio check "Twilio SID" "AC[a-z0-9]{32}" check "Twilio Token" "SK[a-z0-9]{32}" if [ $FAIL -eq 1 ]; then echo "" echo "BLOCKED: Secrets detected in staged changes." echo "Remove secrets before committing. Use environment variables instead." echo "If this is a false positive, add it to .secretsignore or use:" echo " git commit --no-verify (only if you're 100% certain it's safe)" exit 1 fi echo "No secrets detected in staged changes." ``` ### Scan Git History (post-incident) ```bash #!/bin/bash # scripts/scan-history.sh — scan entire git history for leaked secrets PATTERNS=( "AKIA[0-9A-Z]{16}" "sk_live_[0-9a-zA-Z]{24}" "sk_test_[0-9a-zA-Z]{24}" "-----BEGIN.*PRIVATE KEY-----" "AIza[0-9A-Za-z_-]{35}" "ghp_[A-Za-z0-9]{36}" "xox[baprs]-[0-9A-Za-z]{10,}" ) for pattern in "PATTERNS[@]"; do echo "Scanning for: $pattern" git log --all -p --no-color 2>/dev/null | \ grep -n "$pattern" | \ grep "^+" | \ grep -v "^+++" | \ head -10 done # Alternative: use truffleHog or gitleaks for comprehensive scanning # gitleaks detect --source . --log-opts="--all" # trufflehog git file://. --only-verified ``` --- ## Pre-commit Hook Installation ```bash #!/bin/bash # Install the pre-commit hook HOOK_PATH=".git/hooks/pre-commit" cat > "$HOOK_PATH" << 'HOOK' #!/bin/bash # Pre-commit: scan for secrets before every commit SCRIPT="scripts/scan-secrets.sh" if [ -f "$SCRIPT" ]; then bash "$SCRIPT" else # Inline fallback if script not present if git diff --cached -U0 | grep "^+" | grep -qE "AKIA[0-9A-Z]{16}|sk_live_|-----BEGIN.*PRIVATE KEY"; then echo "BLOCKED: Possible secret detected in staged changes." exit 1 fi fi HOOK chmod +x "$HOOK_PATH" echo "Pre-commit hook installed at $HOOK_PATH" ``` Using `pre-commit` framework (recommended for teams): ```yaml # .pre-commit-config.yaml repos: - repo: https://github.com/gitleaks/gitleaks rev: v8.18.0 hooks: - id: gitleaks - repo: local hooks: - id: validate-env-example name: "check-envexample-is-up-to-date" language: script entry: bash scripts/check-env-example.sh pass_filenames: false ``` --- ## Credential Rotation Workflow When a secret is leaked or compromised: ### Step 1 — Detect & Confirm ```bash # Confirm which secret was exposed git log --all -p --no-color | grep -A2 -B2 "AKIA\|sk_live_\|SECRET" # Check if secret is in any open PRs gh pr list --state open | while read pr; do gh pr diff $(echo $pr | awk '{print $1}') | grep -E "AKIA|sk_live_" && echo "Found in PR: $pr" done ``` ### Step 2 — Identify Exposure Window ```bash # Find first commit that introduced the secret git log --all -p --no-color -- "*.env" "*.json" "*.yaml" "*.ts" "*.py" | \ grep -B 10 "THE_LEAKED_VALUE" | grep "^commit" | tail -1 # Get commit date git show --format="%ci" COMMIT_HASH | head -1 # Check if secret appears in public repos (GitHub) gh api search/code -X GET -f q="THE_LEAKED_VALUE" | jq '.total_count, .items[].html_url' ``` ### Step 3 — Rotate Credential Per service — rotate immediately: - **AWS**: IAM console → delete access key → create new → update everywhere - **Stripe**: Dashboard → Developers → API keys → Roll key - **GitHub PAT**: Settings → Developer Settings → Personal access tokens → Revoke → Create new - **DB password**: `ALTER USER app_user PASSWORD 'new-strong-password-here';` - **JWT secret**: Rotate key (all existing sessions invalidated — users re-login) ### Step 4 — Update All Environments ```bash # Update secret manager (source of truth) # Then redeploy to pull new values # Vault KV v2 vault kv put secret/myapp/prod \ STRIPE_SECRET_KEY="sk_live_NEW..." \ APP_SECRET="new-secret-here" # AWS SSM aws ssm put-parameter \ --name "/myapp/prod/STRIPE_SECRET_KEY" \ --value "sk_live_NEW..." \ --type "SecureString" \ --overwrite # 1Password op item edit "MyApp Prod" \ --field "STRIPE_SECRET_KEY[password]=sk_live_NEW..." # Doppler doppler secrets set STRIPE_SECRET_KEY="sk_live_NEW..." --project myapp --config prod ``` ### Step 5 — Remove from Git History ```bash # WARNING: rewrites history — coordinate with team first git filter-repo --path-glob "*.env" --invert-paths # Or remove specific string from all commits git filter-repo --replace-text <(echo "LEAKED_VALUE==>REDACTED") # Force push all branches (requires team coordination + force push permissions) git push origin --force --all # Notify all developers to re-clone ``` ### Step 6 — Verify ```bash # Confirm secret no longer in history git log --all -p | grep "LEAKED_VALUE" | wc -l # should be 0 # Test new credentials work curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $NEW_TOKEN" https://api.service.com/test # Monitor for unauthorized usage of old credential (check service audit logs) ``` --- FILE:scripts/env_auditor.py #!/usr/bin/env python3 """Scan env files and source code for likely secret exposure patterns.""" from __future__ import annotations import argparse import json import os import re from pathlib import Path from typing import Dict, Iterable, List IGNORED_DIRS = { ".git", "node_modules", ".next", "dist", "build", "coverage", "venv", ".venv", "__pycache__", } SOURCE_EXTS = { ".env", ".py", ".ts", ".tsx", ".js", ".jsx", ".json", ".yaml", ".yml", ".toml", ".ini", ".sh", ".md", } PATTERNS = [ ("critical", "openai_key", re.compile(r"\bsk-[A-Za-z0-9]{20,}\b")), ("critical", "github_pat", re.compile(r"\bghp_[A-Za-z0-9]{20,}\b")), ("critical", "aws_access_key_id", re.compile(r"\bAKIA[0-9A-Z]{16}\b")), ("high", "slack_token", re.compile(r"\bxox[baprs]-[A-Za-z0-9-]{10,}\b")), ("high", "private_key_block", re.compile(r"-----BEGIN (RSA |EC |OPENSSH )?PRIVATE KEY-----")), ("high", "generic_secret_assignment", re.compile(r"(?i)\b(secret|token|password|passwd|api[_-]?key)\b\s*[:=]\s*['\"]?[A-Za-z0-9_\-\/.+=]{8,}")), ("medium", "jwt_like", re.compile(r"\beyJ[A-Za-z0-9_-]{10,}\.[A-Za-z0-9_-]{10,}\.[A-Za-z0-9_-]{10,}\b")), ] def iter_files(root: Path) -> Iterable[Path]: for dirpath, dirnames, filenames in os.walk(root): dirnames[:] = [d for d in dirnames if d not in IGNORED_DIRS] for name in filenames: p = Path(dirpath) / name if p.is_file(): yield p def is_candidate(path: Path) -> bool: if path.name.startswith(".env"): return True return path.suffix.lower() in SOURCE_EXTS def scan_file(path: Path, max_bytes: int, root: Path) -> List[Dict[str, object]]: findings: List[Dict[str, object]] = [] try: if path.stat().st_size > max_bytes: return findings text = path.read_text(encoding="utf-8", errors="ignore") except Exception: return findings for lineno, line in enumerate(text.splitlines(), start=1): for severity, kind, pattern in PATTERNS: if pattern.search(line): findings.append( { "severity": severity, "pattern": kind, "file": str(path.relative_to(root)), "line": lineno, "snippet": line.strip()[:180], } ) return findings def severity_counts(findings: List[Dict[str, object]]) -> Dict[str, int]: counts = {"critical": 0, "high": 0, "medium": 0, "low": 0} for item in findings: sev = str(item.get("severity", "low")) counts[sev] = counts.get(sev, 0) + 1 return counts def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace: parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Audit a repository for likely secret leaks in env files and source.") parser.add_argument("path", help="Path to repository root") parser.add_argument("--max-file-size-kb", type=int, default=512, help="Skip files larger than this size (default: 512)") parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON") return parser.parse_args() def main() -> int: args = parse_args() root = Path(args.path).expanduser().resolve() if not root.exists() or not root.is_dir(): raise SystemExit(f"Path is not a directory: {root}") max_bytes = max(1, args.max_file_size_kb) * 1024 findings: List[Dict[str, object]] = [] for file_path in iter_files(root): if is_candidate(file_path): findings.extend(scan_file(file_path, max_bytes=max_bytes, root=root)) report = { "root": str(root), "total_findings": len(findings), "severity_counts": severity_counts(findings), "findings": findings, } if args.json: print(json.dumps(report, indent=2)) else: print("Env/Secrets Audit Report") print(f"Root: {report['root']}") print(f"Total findings: {report['total_findings']}") print("Severity:") for sev, count in report["severity_counts"].items(): print(f"- {sev}: {count}") print("") for item in findings[:200]: print(f"[{item['severity'].upper()}] {item['file']}:{item['line']} ({item['pattern']})") print(f" {item['snippet']}") return 0 if __name__ == "__main__": raise SystemExit(main())