1.16.10

.gitignore

@@ -17,3 +17,5 @@ dist/
 dist_*/
 
 #------# custom
+.serena
+test-output.json

changelog.md

@@ -1,6 +1,23 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.10 - fix(format)
+Improve concurrency control in caching and rollback modules, refine gitignore custom section handling, and enhance Prettier file processing.
+
+- Added mutex locking in ChangeCache and RollbackManager to prevent race conditions during manifest updates
+- Updated gitignore logic to detect and preserve custom sections
+- Enhanced Prettier batching and file formatting for better performance
+
+## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.9 - fix(format)
+
+Improve concurrency control in cache and rollback modules, refine gitignore custom section handling, and enhance Prettier file processing
+
+- Added mutex locking in ChangeCache and RollbackManager to prevent race conditions during manifest updates
+- Updated gitignore logic to detect and preserve existing custom sections from various markers
+- Simplified Prettier formatter to process files sequentially, skip files without extensions, and log detailed status
+- Minor refactoring in base formatter and tsconfig file updates for improved reliability
+
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.8 - fix(format)
+
 Improve concurrency control in cache and rollback management with mutex locking and refine formatting details
 
 - Added 'withMutex' functions in ChangeCache and RollbackManager to synchronize file I/O operations
@@ -8,6 +25,7 @@ Improve concurrency control in cache and rollback management with mutex locking
 - Fixed minor formatting issues in commit info and package.json
 
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.7 - fix(core)
+
 Improve formatting, logging, and rollback integrity in core modules
 
 - Add .claude/settings.local.json with defined permissions for allowed commands
@@ -16,6 +34,7 @@ Improve formatting, logging, and rollback integrity in core modules
 - Enhance logging messages and overall code clarity in CLI and commit modules
 
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.6 - fix(changecache)
+
 Improve cache manifest validation and atomic file writes; add local settings and overrides
 
 - Add manifest structure validation and default fallback in getManifest
@@ -25,6 +44,7 @@ Improve cache manifest validation and atomic file writes; add local settings and
 - Add an empty assets/overrides.json file for future overrides
 
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.5 - fix(prettier)
+
 Improve file selection in Prettier formatter, remove legacy package overrides, and update CI template indentation
 
 - Added .claude/settings.local.json with updated permission settings for local commands
@@ -33,12 +53,14 @@ Improve file selection in Prettier formatter, remove legacy package overrides, a
 - Refined Prettier formatter logic by defining include directories, root config files, and filtering duplicates instead of manual exclusion
 
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.4 - fix(prettier)
+
 Improve file exclusion in the Prettier formatter to skip unnecessary files and directories.
 
 - Added exclusion patterns for node_modules, .git, dist, .nogit, coverage, .nyc_output, vendor, bower_components, jspm_packages, and minified files.
 - Optimized filtering logic to ensure only valid files are processed.
 
 ## 2025-08-08 - 1.16.3 - fix(changecache/prettier)
+
 Skip directories during file processing to prevent errors in changecache and prettier formatting
 
 - Removed unnecessary await on synchronous file reads in changecache
@@ -46,18 +68,21 @@ Skip directories during file processing to prevent errors in changecache and pre
 - Filtered out directories in prettier formatter to avoid processing non-files
 
 ## 2025-08-07 - 1.16.2 - fix(format)
+
 Fix format command confirmation prompt to correctly check user response
 
 - Fixed bug where format command always showed "cancelled" even when user confirmed
 - Changed response check from `response.proceed` to `response.value` for SmartInteract compatibility
 
 ## 2025-08-04 - 1.16.1 - fix(package/config)
+
 Move smartdiff dependency to runtime and add local bash permissions settings
 
 - Moved '@push.rocks/smartdiff' from devDependencies to dependencies in package.json
 - Added .claude/settings.local.json with allowed bash commands (grep, mkdir, find, ls)
 
 ## 2025-05-19 - 1.16.0 - feat(format)
+
 Enhance format module with rollback, diff reporting, and improved parallel execution
 
 - Implemented rollback functionality with backup management and automatic rollback on error
@@ -68,12 +93,14 @@ Enhance format module with rollback, diff reporting, and improved parallel execu
 - Updated package.json to include new dependency '@push.rocks/smartdiff'
 
 ## 2025-05-14 - 1.15.5 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc to ^1.5.0 and @types/node to ^22.15.18
 
 - Bumped @git.zone/tsdoc from ^1.4.5 to ^1.5.0
 - Bumped @types/node from ^22.15.17 to ^22.15.18
 
 ## 2025-05-13 - 1.15.4 - fix(package.json)
+
 Update dependency versions: bump @git.zone/tsdoc, @push.rocks/lik, @push.rocks/smartlog, and @types/node to their latest releases
 
 - Upgrade @git.zone/tsdoc from ^1.4.4 to ^1.4.5
@@ -82,6 +109,7 @@ Update dependency versions: bump @git.zone/tsdoc, @push.rocks/lik, @push.rocks/s
 - Upgrade @types/node from ^22.14.1 to ^22.15.17
 
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.15.3 - fix(deps)
+
 update dependency versions and improve website template variable handling
 
 - Bumped @git.zone/tsbuild from ^2.2.1 to ^2.3.2 and @types/node to ^22.14.1
@@ -89,56 +117,65 @@ update dependency versions and improve website template variable handling
 - Refactored website template update to correctly supply variables with added logging
 
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.15.2 - fix(website_update)
+
 Await supplyVariables call in website update template
 
 - Changed website template update to properly await the supplyVariables method
 - Ensured asynchronous consistency in updating website template variables
 
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.15.1 - fix(cli)
+
 Refresh internal CLI tooling and configuration for consistency.
 
-
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.15.0 - feat(config/template)
+
 Add assetbrokerUrl and legalUrl fields to module config and update website template to supply these values
 
 - Added assetbrokerUrl and legalUrl properties in ts/classes.gitzoneconfig.ts
 - Updated ts/mod_format/format.templates.ts to pass assetbrokerUrl and legalUrl to website template
 
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.14.1 - fix(package.json)
+
 Add packageManager field to specify pnpm version for consistent package management
 
 - Inserted packageManager property in package.json with pnpm version info to ensure reproducible dependency installs
 
 ## 2025-04-15 - 1.14.0 - feat(tsconfig_update)
+
 Add runafter directive to trigger gitzone format after tsconfig update
 
 - Added runafter configuration in assets/templates/tsconfig_update/.smartscaf.yml to automate formatting task
 
 ## 2025-03-07 - 1.13.1 - fix(cli)
+
 Improve commit message logging
 
 - Updated logging to display recommended next commit details.
 - Enabled interactive prompt for choosing commit type and scope.
 
 ## 2025-02-28 - 1.13.0 - feat(templates)
+
 Updated and added new TypeScript template files for npm projects
 
 - Added new paths.ts and plugins.ts template files for npm projects.
 - Removed outdated some.plugins.ts template file.
 
 ## 2025-02-25 - 1.12.8 - fix(metadata)
+
 Updated package and npmextra json description and keywords for enhanced development workflow clarity
 
 - Updated the description in package.json to focus on project setup and management.
 - Aligned the keywords in both package.json and npmextra.json to include more relevant terms such as gitzone utilities, template management, and CI/CD.
 
 ## 2025-02-25 - 1.12.7 - fix(meta)
+
 Fix issues in project metadata and configuration.
 
 - Updated package metadata to ensure accurate project description and licensing.
 - Ensured npm access level configuration consistency within npmextra.json.
 
 ## 2025-02-25 - 1.12.7 - fix(ci)
+
 Updated dependencies and added CI/CD workflows.
 
 - Updated several dependencies in package.json for compatibility and security.
@@ -147,6 +184,7 @@ Updated dependencies and added CI/CD workflows.
 - Ensured consistent formatting with Prettier and TypeScript configurations.
 
 ## 2025-01-29 - 1.12.6 - fix(project)
+
 Minor fixes and cleanup
 
 - Removed outdated pages/ directory entry in .gitignore.
@@ -155,6 +193,7 @@ Minor fixes and cleanup
 - Fixed formatting issues across various TypeScript files.
 
 ## 2025-01-29 - 1.12.5 - fix(cli)
+
 Initial implementation of CLI utility with project management features
 
 - Integration of various plugins for logging, command-line interactions, and project management.
@@ -162,34 +201,40 @@ Initial implementation of CLI utility with project management features
 - Implement commands for packaging, versioning, and deprecating npm packages.
 
 ## 2025-01-29 - 1.12.2 - fix(format)
+
 Add overrides for peek-readable in package.json formatting
 
 - Added a URL correction in the packageJson repository information.
 - Introduced support for pnpm overrides by including an `overrides.json` file.
 
 ## 2025-01-18 - 1.12.1 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update various package dependencies and Dockerfile base image
 
 - Updated Dockerfile base image from 'alpinenpmci' to 'alpine_npmci'.
 - Upgraded @git.zone/tsbuild, @git.zone/tsrun, @git.zone/tsdoc, and other dependencies to their latest versions.
 
 ## 2025-01-17 - 1.12.0 - feat(build)
+
 Update TypeScript configuration to support emit decorator metadata
 
 - Added emitDecoratorMetadata to the tsconfig.json template in assets/templates/tsconfig_update.
 
 ## 2025-01-08 - 1.11.0 - feat(cli)
+
 Add Docker command for cleaning up Docker system and extend deprecation command for multiple registries
 
 - Added a new command 'docker' to handle Docker system cleanup operations.
 - Improved the 'deprecate' command to support deprecating packages across multiple npm registry URLs.
 
 ## 2025-01-01 - 1.10.10 - fix(templates)
+
 Corrected typo in template file comment
 
 - Fixed repeated comment in the template file for services under 'assets/templates/service/ts/some.plugins.ts'.
 
 ## 2025-01-01 - 1.10.9 - fix(templates)
+
 Correct template file paths and organization for service projects
 
 - Moved 'some.classes.some.ts' to 'classes.some.ts'
@@ -197,60 +242,70 @@ Correct template file paths and organization for service projects
 - Resolved incorrect import paths in service templates
 
 ## 2025-01-01 - 1.10.8 - fix(assets/templates)
+
 Update CI template configurations to use module.githost
 
 - Replaced occurrences of {{git.host}} with {{module.githost}} in CI workflow files
 - Updated package dependencies for service template
 
 ## 2024-12-26 - 1.10.7 - fix(assets)
+
 Correct URLs in templates and fix TypeScript declaration
 
 - Updated incorrect URLs in Dockerfile templates to 'host.today'.
 - Fixed type declaration for 'TemplateResult' in header.ts file.
 
 ## 2024-12-08 - 1.10.6 - fix(ci)
+
 Corrected Docker image URL in CI templates
 
 - Updated Docker image URL from 'code.foss.global/hosttoday' to 'code.foss.global/host.today' in default_nottags.yaml and default_tags.yaml.
 - Adjusted gitignore template to include a custom section delineation.
 
 ## 2024-12-02 - 1.10.5 - fix(assets)
+
 Update .gitignore template to remove pages directory
 
 - Removed 'pages/' from the ignored directories in the .gitignore template.
 
 ## 2024-11-05 - 1.10.4 - fix(mod_format)
+
 Correct file extension for TypeScript path configuration
 
 - Fixed the TypeScript configuration to use correct file extensions for module subdirectories.
 
 ## 2024-10-27 - 1.10.3 - fix(mod_format)
+
 Reorder TypeScript formatting steps in mod_format module
 
 - Moved TypeScript configuration formatting earlier in the sequence for better logical consistency.
 
 ## 2024-10-27 - 1.10.2 - fix(format)
+
 Add logging for tsconfig.json formatting
 
 - Added an info log message for tsconfig.json formatting in format.tsconfig.ts.
 
 ## 2024-10-27 - 1.10.1 - fix(format)
+
 Fixed async issue in tsconfig module lookup and corrected property access
 
-
 ## 2024-10-27 - 1.10.0 - feat(mod_format)
+
 Add support for tsconfig.json formatting
 
 - Added a new script to format tsconfig.json.
 - Updated package.json to include `@git.zone/tspublish` as a dependency.
 
 ## 2024-10-23 - 1.9.126 - fix(format)
+
 Remove redundant package.json property checks
 
 - Removed property checks for `main`, `typings`, and `browserslist` from format.packagejson.ts
 - This change streamlines the formatting process by removing unnecessary exits
 
 ## 2024-09-29 - 1.9.125 - fix(cli)
+
 Fix package version configuration and formatting issues
 
 - Updated metadata fields in package.json (repository URL, bugs URL, and homepage).
@@ -258,15 +313,17 @@ Fix package version configuration and formatting issues
 - Added missing Prettier default TypeScript and Markdown configurations.
 
 ## 2024-09-27 - 1.9.124 - fix(cli)
+
 Ensured proper existence and initialization of readme files
 
 - Ensured readme.md and readme.hints.md files are created and initialized if they do not exist.
 
 ## 2024-09-27 - 1.9.123 - fix(core)
+
 No changes detected
 
-
 ## 2024-09-27 - 1.9.123 - fix(core)
+
 Update dependencies and improve build configurations
 
 - Updated several dependencies in package.json for better compatibility
@@ -277,88 +334,111 @@ Update dependencies and improve build configurations
 - Provided initial structure for readme and readme hints
 
 ## 2024-06-24 - 1.9.122 - fix(mod_commit)
+
 Update package.json dependencies: @git.zone/tsdoc and @push.rocks/smartpromise to latest versions.
 
 - - Updated @git.zone/tsdoc to ^1.3.12
 - - Updated @push.rocks/smartfile to ^11.0.21
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.121 - fix(mod_commit)
+
 Fix changelog template rendering by removing extra new line when no version details are provided.
 
 - Update package.json dependencies: @git.zone/tsdoc and @push.rocks/smartpromise to latest versions.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.120 - fix(mod_commit)
+
 Handle edge case for empty version details in changelog formatting
 
 - Added check for the length of the recommendedNextVersionDetails array
 - Ensure no extra newline in changelog if there are no version details
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.119 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc to v1.3.8
 
 - Updated @git.zone/tsdoc from v1.3.7 to v1.3.8 in package.json
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.118 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc to version 1.3.7
 
 - Bump @git.zone/tsdoc from 1.3.6 to 1.3.7 in both package.json and pnpm-lock.yaml
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.117 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc dependency to v1.3.6
 
 - Updated @git.zone/tsdoc version from 1.3.5 to 1.3.6 in package.json
 - Updated pnpm-lock.yaml to reflect the new version of @git.zone/tsdoc
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.116 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc to version 1.3.5
 
 - Updated the @git.zone/tsdoc dependency in package.json and pnpm-lock.yaml from version 1.3.4 to 1.3.5
 - Removed the outdated changelog.md file.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.114 - fix(format)
+
 Fixed formatting issues across multiple TypeScript files.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.113 - fix(mod_commit)
+
 Remove extra new lines in changelog.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.112 - fix(core)
+
 Update changelog formatting and remove outdated entries.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.111 - fix(changelog)
+
 Remove outdated changelog entries and update formatting.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.110 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc to version 1.3.4.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.109 - fix(changelog)
+
 Remove outdated entries and adjust formatting in changelog.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.108 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Update @git.zone/tsdoc dependency to version 1.3.2.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.107 - fix(changelog)
+
 Remove placeholder entries and adjust formatting in changelog.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.106 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Updated @git.zone/tsdoc from version 1.3.0 to 1.3.1.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.105 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Updated @git.zone/tsdoc dependency from 1.2.2 to 1.3.0 in package.json and pnpm-lock.yaml.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.104 - fix(changelog)
+
 Remove placeholder entries and adjust formatting in changelog.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.103 - fix(changelog)
+
 Fix changelog to remove placeholder entries and adjust formatting.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.102 - fix(logging)
+
 Optimize logger instantiation and configuration.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.101 - fix(metadata)
+
 Ensure accurate project metadata in package.json.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.100 - fix(dependencies)
+
 Updated @git.zone/tsdoc dependency version to ^1.2.2 in package.json and pnpm-lock.yaml.
 
 ## 2024-06-23 - 1.9.99 - fix(mod_commit)
+
 Fix variable reassignment issue in changelog writing step.

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@git.zone/cli",
   "private": false,
-  "version": "1.16.8",
+  "version": "1.16.10",
   "description": "A comprehensive CLI tool for enhancing and managing local development workflows with gitzone utilities, focusing on project setup, version control, code formatting, and template management.",
   "main": "dist_ts/index.ts",
   "typings": "dist_ts/index.d.ts",

readme.hints.md

@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 # Gitzone CLI - Development Hints
 
-* the cli of the git.zone project.
+- the cli of the git.zone project.
 
 ## Project Overview
 
 Gitzone CLI (`@git.zone/cli`) is a comprehensive toolbelt for streamlining local development cycles. It provides utilities for:
+
 - Project initialization and templating (via smartscaf)
 - Code formatting and standardization
 - Version control and commit management
@@ -14,12 +15,14 @@ Gitzone CLI (`@git.zone/cli`) is a comprehensive toolbelt for streamlining local
 ## Architecture
 
 ### Core Structure
+
 - Main CLI entry: `cli.ts` / `cli.child.ts`
 - Modular architecture with separate modules in `ts/mod_*` directories
 - Each module handles specific functionality (format, commit, docker, etc.)
 - Extensive use of plugins pattern via `plugins.ts` files
 
 ### Configuration Management
+
 - Uses `npmextra.json` for all tool configuration
 - Configuration stored under `gitzone` key in npmextra
 - No separate `.gitzonerc` file - everything in npmextra.json
@@ -30,6 +33,7 @@ Gitzone CLI (`@git.zone/cli`) is a comprehensive toolbelt for streamlining local
 The format module is responsible for project standardization:
 
 #### Current Modules:
+
 1. **cleanup** - Removes obsolete files (yarn.lock, tslint.json, etc.)
 2. **copy** - File copying with glob patterns (fully implemented)
 3. **gitignore** - Creates/updates .gitignore from templates
@@ -42,6 +46,7 @@ The format module is responsible for project standardization:
 10. **tsconfig** - Formats TypeScript configuration
 
 #### Execution Order (Dependency-Based):
+
 - Modules are now executed in parallel groups based on dependencies
 - Independent modules run concurrently for better performance
 - Dependency analyzer ensures correct execution order
@@ -182,7 +187,7 @@ gitzone format --clean-backups
 
 ## API Changes
 
-- smartfile API updated to use fs.* and memory.* namespaces
+- smartfile API updated to use fs._ and memory._ namespaces
 - smartnpm requires instance creation: `new NpmRegistry()`
 - All file operations now use updated APIs
 - Type imports use `import type` for proper verbatim module syntax

readme.md

@@ -47,12 +47,14 @@ gitzone template [template-name]
 ```
 
 **Available templates:**
+
 - **`npm`** - TypeScript npm package with testing, CI/CD, and full tooling
 - **`service`** - Microservice architecture with Docker support
 - **`website`** - Modern web application with LitElement and service workers
 - **`wcc`** - Web Component Collection for reusable UI components
 
 Each template comes pre-configured with:
+
 - ✅ TypeScript with modern configurations
 - ✅ Automated testing setup
 - ✅ CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub)
@@ -81,6 +83,7 @@ gitzone format --verbose
 ```
 
 **Format features:**
+
 - 🔄 **Smart caching** - Only processes changed files
 - 🛡️ **Rollback support** - Undo formatting changes if needed
 - 📊 **Detailed reporting** - See exactly what changed
@@ -88,6 +91,7 @@ gitzone format --verbose
 - 🎯 **Module-specific formatting** - Target specific formatters
 
 **Rollback capabilities:**
+
 ```bash
 # List all available backups
 gitzone format --list-backups
@@ -103,6 +107,7 @@ gitzone format --clean-backups
 ```
 
 **Formatters included:**
+
 - **Prettier** - JavaScript/TypeScript code formatting
 - **License** - Ensure proper licensing
 - **Package.json** - Standardize package configurations
@@ -121,6 +126,7 @@ gitzone commit
 ```
 
 Features:
+
 - 📝 Interactive commit message builder
 - 🏷️ Automatic version bumping (major/minor/patch)
 - 📜 Changelog generation
@@ -128,6 +134,7 @@ Features:
 - 🎯 Conventional commit compliance
 
 The commit wizard guides you through:
+
 1. **Type selection** (feat/fix/docs/style/refactor/perf/test/chore)
 2. **Scope definition** (component/module affected)
 3. **Description crafting**
@@ -153,6 +160,7 @@ gitzone meta remove [name]
 ```
 
 Perfect for:
+
 - Monorepo management
 - Multi-package projects
 - Coordinated deployments
@@ -168,6 +176,7 @@ gitzone docker prune
 ```
 
 This command removes:
+
 - Stopped containers
 - Unused images
 - Dangling volumes
@@ -196,6 +205,7 @@ gitzone deprecate
 ```
 
 Interactive wizard for:
+
 - Setting deprecation notices
 - Guiding users to replacements
 - Updating registry metadata
@@ -210,6 +220,7 @@ gitzone start
 ```
 
 Automatically:
+
 - Checks out master branch
 - Pulls latest changes
 - Installs dependencies
@@ -266,18 +277,21 @@ Customize gitzone behavior through `npmextra.json`:
 ## 🏆 Best Practices
 
 ### For New Projects
+
 1. Start with a template: `gitzone template npm`
 2. Customize the generated structure
 3. Run initial format: `gitzone format`
 4. Set up CI/CD: `gitzone open ci`
 
 ### For Existing Projects
+
 1. Initialize: `gitzone start`
 2. Format codebase: `gitzone format --dry-run` (preview first!)
 3. Apply formatting: `gitzone format --yes`
 4. Commit changes: `gitzone commit`
 
 ### For Teams
+
 1. Document format preferences in `npmextra.json`
 2. Use `--save-plan` for reviewable format changes
 3. Enable rollback for safety
@@ -286,6 +300,7 @@ Customize gitzone behavior through `npmextra.json`:
 ## 🎯 Common Workflows
 
 ### Clean Development Cycle
+
 ```bash
 # 1. Start fresh
 gitzone start
@@ -304,6 +319,7 @@ gitzone commit
 ```
 
 ### Multi-Repository Management
+
 ```bash
 # 1. Set up meta repository
 gitzone meta init
@@ -318,6 +334,7 @@ gitzone meta update
 ```
 
 ### Safe Formatting with Rollback
+
 ```bash
 # 1. Preview changes
 gitzone format --dry-run
@@ -335,17 +352,20 @@ gitzone format --rollback
 ## 🔌 Integrations
 
 ### CI/CD Platforms
+
 - **GitLab CI** - Full pipeline support with templates
 - **GitHub Actions** - Automated workflows
 - **Docker** - Container-based deployments
 
 ### Development Tools
+
 - **TypeScript** - First-class support
 - **Prettier** - Code formatting
 - **ESLint** - Linting (via format modules)
 - **npm/pnpm** - Package management
 
 ### Version Control
+
 - **Git** - Deep integration
 - **Semantic Versioning** - Automatic version bumping
 - **Conventional Commits** - Standardized commit messages
@@ -361,19 +381,25 @@ gitzone format --rollback
 ## 🐛 Troubleshooting
 
 ### Format Command Shows "Cancelled"
+
 If the format command shows cancelled even after confirming:
+
 - Check your `npmextra.json` configuration
 - Try with `--yes` flag to skip confirmation
 - Use `--verbose` for detailed output
 
 ### Docker Commands Fail
+
 Ensure Docker daemon is running:
+
 ```bash
 docker info
 ```
 
 ### Template Creation Issues
+
 Verify npm/pnpm is properly configured:
+
 ```bash
 npm config get registry
 ```
@@ -381,6 +407,7 @@ npm config get registry
 ## 📈 Performance
 
 gitzone is optimized for speed:
+
 - **Parallel processing** for format operations
 - **Smart caching** to avoid redundant work
 - **Incremental updates** for meta repositories

readme.plan.md

@@ -3,11 +3,13 @@
 Please reread /home/philkunz/.claude/CLAUDE.md before proceeding with any implementation.
 
 ## Overview
+
 This plan outlines improvements for the gitzone format module to enhance its functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
 
 ## Phase 1: Core Improvements (High Priority) - COMPLETED ✅
 
 ### 1. Enhanced Error Handling & Recovery ✅
+
 - [x] Implement rollback mechanism for failed format operations
 - [x] Add detailed error messages with recovery suggestions
 - [x] Create a `--dry-run` flag to preview changes before applying
@@ -15,12 +17,14 @@ This plan outlines improvements for the gitzone format module to enhance its fun
 - [x] Implement plan → action workflow as default behavior
 
 ### 2. Complete Missing Functionality ✅
+
 - [x] Implement the `ensureDependency` function in format.packagejson.ts
 - [x] Develop the copy module for file pattern-based copying
 - [x] Add dependency version constraint management
 - [x] Support workspace/monorepo configurations (via configuration)
 
 ### 3. Configuration & Flexibility ✅
+
 - [x] Extend npmextra.json gitzone configuration section
 - [x] Allow custom license exclusion/inclusion lists
 - [x] Make format steps configurable (skip/include specific modules)
@@ -28,6 +32,7 @@ This plan outlines improvements for the gitzone format module to enhance its fun
 - [x] Add format profiles for different project types
 
 ### 4. Architecture Changes ✅
+
 - [x] Introduce a `FormatContext` class to manage state across modules
 - [x] Create abstract `BaseFormatter` class for consistent module structure
 - [x] Implement event system for inter-module communication (via context)
@@ -37,12 +42,14 @@ This plan outlines improvements for the gitzone format module to enhance its fun
 ## Phase 2: Performance & Reporting (Medium Priority) - COMPLETED ✅
 
 ### 5. Performance Optimizations ✅
+
 - [x] Implement parallel execution for independent format modules
 - [x] Add file change detection to skip unchanged files
 - [x] Create format cache to track last formatted state
 - [x] Optimize Prettier runs by batching files
 
 ### 6. Enhanced Reporting & Visibility ✅
+
 - [x] Generate comprehensive format report showing all changes
 - [x] Add diff view for file modifications
 - [x] Create verbose logging option
@@ -51,30 +58,35 @@ This plan outlines improvements for the gitzone format module to enhance its fun
 ## Phase 3: Advanced Features (Lower Priority) - PARTIALLY COMPLETED
 
 ### 7. Better Integration & Extensibility ⏳
+
 - [ ] Create plugin system for custom format modules
 - [ ] Add hooks for pre/post format operations
 - [ ] Support custom validation rules
 - [ ] Integrate with git hooks for pre-commit formatting
 
 ### 8. Improved Template Integration ⏳
+
 - [ ] Better error handling when smartscaf operations fail
 - [ ] Add pre/post template hooks for custom processing
 - [ ] Validate template results before proceeding with format
 - [ ] Support skipping template updates via configuration
 
 ### 9. Enhanced License Management ⏳
+
 - [ ] Make license checking configurable (partial)
 - [ ] Add license compatibility matrix
 - [x] Support license exceptions for specific packages
 - [ ] Generate license report for compliance
 
 ### 10. Better Package.json Management ⏳
+
 - [ ] Smart dependency sorting and grouping
 - [ ] Automated script generation based on project type
 - [ ] Support for pnpm workspace configurations
 - [ ] Validation of package.json schema
 
 ### 11. Quality of Life Improvements ⏳
+
 - [ ] Interactive mode for format configuration
 - [ ] Undo/redo capability for format operations
 - [ ] Format presets for common scenarios

ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@git.zone/cli',
-  version: '1.16.8',
+  version: '1.16.10',
   description: 'A comprehensive CLI tool for enhancing and managing local development workflows with gitzone utilities, focusing on project setup, version control, code formatting, and template management.'
 }

ts/mod_format/classes.baseformatter.ts

@@ -53,7 +53,19 @@ export abstract class BaseFormatter {
   }
 
   protected async modifyFile(filepath: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
-    await plugins.smartfile.memory.toFs(content, filepath);
+    // Validate filepath before writing
+    if (!filepath || filepath.trim() === '') {
+      throw new Error(`Invalid empty filepath in modifyFile`);
+    }
+
+    // Ensure we have a proper path with directory component
+    // If the path has no directory component (e.g., "package.json"), prepend "./"
+    let normalizedPath = filepath;
+    if (!plugins.path.parse(filepath).dir) {
+      normalizedPath = './' + filepath;
+    }
+
+    await plugins.smartfile.memory.toFs(content, normalizedPath);
   }
 
   protected async createFile(filepath: string, content: string): Promise<void> {

ts/mod_format/format.gitignore.ts

@@ -8,15 +8,40 @@ const gitignorePath = plugins.path.join(paths.cwd, './.gitignore');
 
 export const run = async (projectArg: Project) => {
   const gitignoreExists = await plugins.smartfile.fs.fileExists(gitignorePath);
-  const templateModule = await import('../mod_template/index.js');
-  const ciTemplate = await templateModule.getTemplate('gitignore');
+  let customContent = '';
+
   if (gitignoreExists) {
     // lets get the existing gitignore file
     const existingGitIgnoreString =
       plugins.smartfile.fs.toStringSync(gitignorePath);
-    let customPart = existingGitIgnoreString.split('# custom\n')[1];
-    customPart ? null : (customPart = '');
+
+    // Check for different custom section markers
+    const customMarkers = ['#------# custom', '# custom'];
+    for (const marker of customMarkers) {
+      const splitResult = existingGitIgnoreString.split(marker);
+      if (splitResult.length > 1) {
+        // Get everything after the marker (excluding the marker itself)
+        customContent = splitResult[1].trim();
+        break;
       }
-  ciTemplate.writeToDisk(paths.cwd);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Write the template
+  const templateModule = await import('../mod_template/index.js');
+  const ciTemplate = await templateModule.getTemplate('gitignore');
+  await ciTemplate.writeToDisk(paths.cwd);
+
+  // Append the custom content if it exists
+  if (customContent) {
+    const newGitignoreContent =
+      plugins.smartfile.fs.toStringSync(gitignorePath);
+    // The template already ends with "#------# custom", so just append the content
+    const finalContent =
+      newGitignoreContent.trimEnd() + '\n' + customContent + '\n';
+    await plugins.smartfile.fs.toFs(finalContent, gitignorePath);
+    logger.log('info', 'Updated .gitignore while preserving custom section!');
+  } else {
     logger.log('info', 'Added a .gitignore!');
+  }
 };

ts/mod_format/format.packagejson.ts

@@ -83,10 +83,10 @@ export const run = async (projectArg: Project) => {
         type: 'git',
         url: `https://${gitzoneData.module.githost}/${gitzoneData.module.gitscope}/${gitzoneData.module.gitrepo}.git`,
       };
-      (packageJson.bugs = {
+      ((packageJson.bugs = {
         url: `https://${gitzoneData.module.githost}/${gitzoneData.module.gitscope}/${gitzoneData.module.gitrepo}/issues`,
       }),
-        (packageJson.homepage = `https://${gitzoneData.module.githost}/${gitzoneData.module.gitscope}/${gitzoneData.module.gitrepo}#readme`);
+        (packageJson.homepage = `https://${gitzoneData.module.githost}/${gitzoneData.module.gitscope}/${gitzoneData.module.gitrepo}#readme`));
 
       // Check for module type
       if (!packageJson.type) {

ts/mod_format/formatters/prettier.formatter.ts

@@ -29,8 +29,9 @@ export class PrettierFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
       'README.md',
       'changelog.md',
       'CHANGELOG.md',
-      'license',
-      'LICENSE',
+      // Skip files without extensions as prettier can't infer parser
+      // 'license',
+      // 'LICENSE',
       '*.md',
     ];
 
@@ -102,26 +103,15 @@ export class PrettierFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
     try {
       await this.preExecute();
 
-      // Batch process files
-      const batchSize = 10; // Process 10 files at a time
-      const batches: IPlannedChange[][] = [];
-
-      for (let i = 0; i < changes.length; i += batchSize) {
-        batches.push(changes.slice(i, i + batchSize));
-      }
+      logVerbose(`Processing ${changes.length} files sequentially`);
 
+      // Process files sequentially to avoid prettier cache/state issues
+      for (let i = 0; i < changes.length; i++) {
+        const change = changes[i];
         logVerbose(
-        `Processing ${changes.length} files in ${batches.length} batches`,
+          `Processing file ${i + 1}/${changes.length}: ${change.path}`,
         );
 
-      for (let i = 0; i < batches.length; i++) {
-        const batch = batches[i];
-        logVerbose(
-          `Processing batch ${i + 1}/${batches.length} (${batch.length} files)`,
-        );
-
-        // Process batch in parallel
-        const promises = batch.map(async (change) => {
         try {
           await this.applyChange(change);
           this.stats.recordFileOperation(this.name, change.type, true);
@@ -133,9 +123,6 @@ export class PrettierFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
           );
           // Don't throw - continue with other files
         }
-        });
-
-        await Promise.all(promises);
       }
 
       await this.postExecute();
@@ -151,11 +138,32 @@ export class PrettierFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
     if (change.type !== 'modify') return;
 
     try {
+      // Validate the path before processing
+      if (!change.path || change.path.trim() === '') {
+        logger.log(
+          'error',
+          `Invalid empty path in change: ${JSON.stringify(change)}`,
+        );
+        throw new Error('Invalid empty path');
+      }
+
       // Read current content
       const content = plugins.smartfile.fs.toStringSync(change.path);
 
       // Format with prettier
       const prettier = await import('prettier');
+
+      // Skip files that prettier can't parse without explicit parser
+      const fileExt = plugins.path.extname(change.path).toLowerCase();
+      if (!fileExt || fileExt === '') {
+        // Files without extensions need explicit parser
+        logVerbose(
+          `Skipping ${change.path} - no file extension for parser inference`,
+        );
+        return;
+      }
+
+      try {
         const formatted = await prettier.format(content, {
           filepath: change.path,
           ...(await this.getPrettierConfig()),
@@ -163,13 +171,38 @@ export class PrettierFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
 
         // Only write if content actually changed
         if (formatted !== content) {
+          // Debug: log the path being written
+          logVerbose(`Writing formatted content to: ${change.path}`);
           await this.modifyFile(change.path, formatted);
           logVerbose(`Formatted ${change.path}`);
         } else {
           logVerbose(`No formatting changes for ${change.path}`);
         }
+      } catch (prettierError) {
+        // Check if it's a parser error
+        if (
+          prettierError.message &&
+          prettierError.message.includes('No parser could be inferred')
+        ) {
+          logVerbose(`Skipping ${change.path} - ${prettierError.message}`);
+          return; // Skip this file silently
+        }
+        throw prettierError;
+      }
     } catch (error) {
-      logger.log('error', `Failed to format ${change.path}: ${error.message}`);
+      // Log the full error stack for debugging mkdir issues
+      if (error.message && error.message.includes('mkdir')) {
+        logger.log(
+          'error',
+          `Failed to format ${change.path}: ${error.message}`,
+        );
+        logger.log('error', `Error stack: ${error.stack}`);
+      } else {
+        logger.log(
+          'error',
+          `Failed to format ${change.path}: ${error.message}`,
+        );
+      }
       throw error;
     }
   }

ts/mod_format/index.ts

@@ -185,5 +185,8 @@ export const handleListBackups = async (): Promise<void> => {
 };
 
 export const handleCleanBackups = async (): Promise<void> => {
-  logger.log('info', 'Backup cleaning has been disabled - backup system removed');
+  logger.log(
+    'info',
+    'Backup cleaning has been disabled - backup system removed',
+  );
 };

tsconfig.json

@@ -10,7 +10,5 @@
     "baseUrl": ".",
     "paths": {}
   },
-  "exclude": [
-    "dist_*/**/*.d.ts"
-  ]
+  "exclude": ["dist_*/**/*.d.ts"]
 }