aiwg-regenerate

---
namespace: aiwg
name: aiwg-regenerate
platforms: [all]
description: Regenerate platform context file with preserved team directives
---

# Regenerate Platform Context File

Analyze current project state and regenerate the platform context file (CLAUDE.md, WARP.md, or AGENTS.md) while preserving team directives and organizational requirements.

By default, uses the **hook file architecture**: generates `AIWG.md` (or provider equivalent) and adds a single directive to the context file. Use `--full-inject` for the legacy inline approach.

## Parameters

| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--no-backup` | Skip creating backup file |
| `--dry-run` | Preview changes without writing |
| `--show-preserved` | List all detected preserved content and exit |
| `--full` | Full regeneration, preserve nothing (destructive) |
| `--full-inject` | Inject AIWG content directly into context file (legacy/compatibility mode) |
| `--all` | Regenerate for ALL installed providers simultaneously |
| `--migrate` | Migrate existing full-injection to hook file approach |

## Platform Detection

Detect current platform automatically by checking for existing context files:

| Priority | Check | Platform | Command |
|----------|-------|----------|---------|
| 1 | `CLAUDE.md` exists | Claude Code | `/aiwg-regenerate-claude` |
| 2 | `WARP.md` exists | Warp Terminal | `/aiwg-regenerate-warp` |
| 3 | `.cursorrules` exists | Cursor | `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` |
| 4 | `.windsurfrules` exists | Windsurf | `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` |
| 5 | `.github/copilot-instructions.md` exists | GitHub Copilot | `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` |
| 6 | `CODEX.md` exists | Codex | `/aiwg-regenerate-codex` |
| 7 | `.opencode/context.md` exists | OpenCode | `/aiwg-regenerate-opencode` |
| 8 | `AGENTS.md` exists + `.factory/` | Factory AI | `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` |
| 9 | `AGENTS.md` exists | Windsurf/generic | `/aiwg-regenerate-agents` |
| 10 | `.factory/` exists | Factory AI | `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` |
| 11 | `.cursor/` exists | Cursor | `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` |
| 12 | `.windsurf/` exists | Windsurf | `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` |
| 13 | `.github/agents/` exists | GitHub Copilot | `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` |

If multiple files exist, use priority order. If ambiguous, ask user.

### `--all` Mode

Regenerate all detected providers simultaneously:

```
Detected providers: claude, warp, cursor
Regenerating all...
  ✓ CLAUDE.md → AIWG.md (312 lines)
  ✓ WARP.md → AIWG-warp.md (298 lines)
  ✓ .cursorrules → AIWG-cursor.md (295 lines)
Regenerated 3 providers.
```

For explicit platform targeting, use:
- `/aiwg-regenerate-claude` → CLAUDE.md + AIWG.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-warp` → WARP.md + AIWG-warp.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-agents` → AGENTS.md + AIWG-agents.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-cursorrules` → .cursorrules + AIWG-cursor.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-windsurfrules` → .windsurfrules + AIWG-windsurf.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-copilot` → copilot-instructions.md + AIWG-copilot.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-factory` → AGENTS.md + AIWG-factory.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-opencode` → .opencode/context.md + AIWG-opencode.md
- `/aiwg-regenerate-codex` → CODEX.md (full inject, no @-link support)

## Execution Steps

### Step 1: Detect Platform

Determine which context file to regenerate based on platform detection.

Report:
```
Platform detected: Claude Code
Target file: CLAUDE.md
```

### Step 2: Create Backup

Unless `--no-backup` flag is set:

1. Generate timestamp: `YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS`
2. Copy current file to `{filename}.backup-{timestamp}`
3. Report backup location

```
Backup created: CLAUDE.md.backup-20251206-152233
```

### Step 3: Extract Preserved Content

Parse existing file and extract content matching preservation patterns.

**Preservation Patterns:**

1. **Explicit Markers**
   ```markdown
   <!-- PRESERVE -->
   Content here is always preserved
   <!-- /PRESERVE -->

   <!-- PRESERVE: Single line directive -->
   ```

2. **Section Headings** (case-insensitive)
   - `## Team *` - Team rules/conventions
   - `## Org *` / `## Organization *` - Org policies
   - `## Definition of Done` - DoD criteria
   - `## Code Quality *` - Quality standards
   - `## Security Requirements` / `## Security Policy` - Security policies
   - `## Convention*` - Conventions
   - `## Rules` / `## Guidelines` - Rules
   - `## Important *` / `## Critical *` - Important notes
   - `## NFR*` / `## Non-Functional *` - NFRs
   - `## *Standards` - Standards
   - `## Project-Specific Notes` - User notes

3. **Directive Lines** (within non-preserved sections)
   - Lines starting with: "Do not", "Don't", "Never", "Always", "Must", "Required:", "Policy:", "Rule:"
   - Lines containing: `<!-- PRESERVE:`

**If `--show-preserved` flag:**
Display all preserved content and exit without regenerating.

```
Preserved Content Analysis
==========================

## Sections (3 found):

### Team Conventions (lines 45-62, 18 lines)
  - Do not add claude code signature to commit messages
  - All Python commands must run within venv
  - Commits made without attribution
  ... (15 more lines)

### Definition of Done (lines 78-86, 9 lines)
  - All tests passing
  - Code reviewed
  - Documentation updated
  ... (6 more lines)

### Security Requirements (lines 92-98, 7 lines)
  - All API keys via environment variables
  - No secrets in code
  ... (5 more lines)

## Inline Directives (2 found):

  Line 34: <!-- PRESERVE: Use internal npm registry for @company/* -->
  Line 112: Never deploy on Fridays without approval

Total: 36 lines will be preserved
```

### Step 4: Analyze Project

Scan project to extract regenerable content:

**Package Detection:**
```bash
# Check for package files
ls package.json pyproject.toml requirements.txt go.mod Cargo.toml pom.xml build.gradle composer.json Gemfile 2>/dev/null
```

**Extract from package.json:**
- `name`, `description`, `version`
- `scripts` → Development commands
- `dependencies`, `devDependencies` → Tech stack

**Extract from other sources:**
- `Makefile` → Make targets
- `README.md` → Project description (first paragraph)
- Directory structure → Architecture overview

**Detect Test Framework:**
- `jest.config.*` → Jest
- `vitest.config.*` → Vitest
- `pytest.ini`, `conftest.py` → Pytest
- `*_test.go` files → Go testing
- `.rspec` → RSpec

**Detect CI/CD:**
- `.github/workflows/*.yml` → GitHub Actions
- `.gitlab-ci.yml` → GitLab CI
- `Jenkinsfile` → Jenkins
- `.circleci/` → CircleCI

Report:
```
Project Analysis
================
Languages: TypeScript, Python
Package Manager: npm
Build Commands: 12 scripts detected
Test Framework: Vitest
CI/CD: GitHub Actions (3 workflows)
```

### Step 5: Detect AIWG State

Check installed AIWG frameworks:

1. **Check Registry**
   ```bash
   # Project registry
   cat .aiwg/frameworks/registry.json 2>/dev/null

   # Global registry
   cat ~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide/registry.json 2>/dev/null
   ```

2. **Scan Deployed Assets**
   ```bash
   # Count agents
   ls .claude/agents/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l

   # Count commands
   ls .claude/commands/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
   ```

3. **Identify Frameworks**
   - Check for sdlc-complete markers
   - Check for media-marketing-kit markers
   - Check for addon presence

Report:
```
AIWG State
==========
Frameworks:
  - sdlc-complete v1.0.0 (54 agents, 42 commands)
  - aiwg-utils v1.0.0 (1 agent, 4 commands)
```

### Step 6: Generate New Document

**If `--dry-run` flag:**
Display generated content without writing.

**Structure:**

```markdown
# CLAUDE.md

This file provides guidance to Claude Code when working with this codebase.

## Repository Purpose

{Generated from README.md first paragraph or package.json description}

## Tech Stack

{Generated list of detected languages, frameworks, runtimes}

## Development Commands

{Generated from package.json scripts, Makefile targets, etc.}

## Testing

{Generated from detected test framework}

## Architecture

{Generated from directory structure analysis}

## Important Files

{Key files identified during analysis}

---

## Team Directives & Standards

<!-- PRESERVED SECTION - Content maintained across regeneration -->

{ALL PRESERVED CONTENT INSERTED HERE}

<!-- /PRESERVED SECTION -->

---

## AIWG Framework Integration

{Generated from current AIWG installation state}

### Installed Frameworks

{List of installed frameworks with versions}

### Available Agents

{Summary of deployed agents}

### Available Commands

{Summary of deployed commands}

### Orchestration

{Core orchestrator role description}

---

<!--
  USER NOTES
  Add team directives, conventions, or project-specific notes below.
  Content in this file's preserved sections is maintained during regeneration.
  Use <!-- PRESERVE --> markers for content that must be kept.
-->
```

### Step 7: Write File

1. Write generated content to target file
2. Report summary

```
Regeneration Complete
=====================

Backup: CLAUDE.md.backup-20251206-152233

Preserved (36 lines):
  - Team Conventions (18 lines)
  - Definition of Done (9 lines)
  - Security Requirements (7 lines)
  - Inline directives (2)

Regenerated:
  - Repository Purpose
  - Tech Stack (TypeScript, Python)
  - Development Commands (12 scripts)
  - Testing (Vitest)
  - Architecture
  - AIWG Integration (sdlc-complete, aiwg-utils)

Output: CLAUDE.md (428 lines)
```

## Examples

```bash
# Standard regeneration with backup and preservation
/aiwg-regenerate

# Preview what would be generated
/aiwg-regenerate --dry-run

# See what content would be preserved
/aiwg-regenerate --show-preserved

# Full regeneration (loses all user content)
/aiwg-regenerate --full

# Regenerate without backup (use with caution)
/aiwg-regenerate --no-backup
```

## Warning for --full Flag

If `--full` flag is used, display warning:

```
WARNING: Full regeneration will discard ALL existing content.

The following will be LOST:
  - Team Conventions (18 lines)
  - Definition of Done (9 lines)
  - Security Requirements (7 lines)
  - 2 inline directives

This cannot be undone (backup will still be created).

Continue with full regeneration? [y/N]
```

## Interactive Mode

When `--interactive` is specified, ask strategic questions before regenerating:

1. Which provider to regenerate (if multiple detected)
2. Whether to use hook file or full-inject approach
3. Whether to preserve all detected team directives
4. Whether to create a backup

**Native UX tool preference**: For each question, use the platform's native interaction tool if available (e.g., `AskUserQuestion` in Claude Code). This provides a proper input UI rather than plain text output. If no native tool is available, fall back to formatted markdown with clear options. Ask one question per interaction turn.

See `@$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/native-ux-tools.md` for the full pattern.

## Error Handling

| Condition | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| No existing file | Generate fresh document with empty preserved section |
| File read error | Report error, abort |
| Backup write fails | Abort with error (never overwrite without backup) |
| AIWG not detected | Generate project-only content, warn user |
| Parse error | Warn, offer `--full` as recovery option |

## References

- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/README.md — aiwg-utils addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/native-ux-tools.md — Platform detection and native UX tool usage
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/human-authorization.md — Confirmation before destructive --full regeneration
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/cli-reference.md — CLI reference for aiwg sync command
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/README.md — SDLC framework context included in regenerated files