# Gitzone Format Module Improvement Plan 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 - [x] Add transaction-like behavior: all-or-nothing formatting - [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) - [x] Support custom template directories (via configuration) - [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) - [x] Add validation layer before format execution - [x] Implement `FormatPlanner` class for plan → action workflow ## 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 - [x] Add format statistics (files changed, time taken, etc.) ## 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 - [x] Better progress indicators and user feedback ## Implementation Status ### ✅ Completed Features 1. **Rollback Mechanism** - Full backup/restore functionality - Manifest tracking and integrity checks - CLI commands for rollback operations 2. **Plan → Action Workflow** - Two-phase approach (analyze then execute) - Interactive confirmation - Dry-run support 3. **Configuration System** - Comprehensive npmextra.json support - Module control (skip/only/order) - Cache configuration - Parallel execution settings 4. **Performance Improvements** - Parallel execution by dependency analysis - File change caching - Prettier batching - Execution time tracking 5. **Reporting & Statistics** - Detailed diff views - Execution statistics - Verbose logging mode - Save reports to file 6. **Architecture Improvements** - BaseFormatter abstract class - FormatContext for state management - DependencyAnalyzer for parallel execution - Type-safe interfaces ### 🚧 Partially Completed 1. **License Management** - Basic configuration support - Exception handling for specific packages - Need: compatibility matrix, compliance reports 2. **Package.json Management** - Basic ensureDependency implementation - Need: smart sorting, script generation, validation ### ⏳ Not Started 1. **Plugin System** - Need to design plugin API - Hook system for pre/post operations - Custom validation rules 2. **Git Integration** - Pre-commit hooks - Automatic formatting on commit 3. **Advanced UI** - Interactive configuration mode - Undo/redo capability - Format presets ## Technical Achievements 1. **Type Safety**: All new code uses TypeScript interfaces and types 2. **Error Handling**: Comprehensive try-catch blocks with rollback 3. **API Compatibility**: Updated to use latest smartfile/smartnpm APIs 4. **Testing**: Ready for comprehensive test suite 5. **Performance**: Significant improvements through caching and parallelization ## Next Steps 1. Write comprehensive tests for all new functionality 2. Create user documentation for new features 3. Consider plugin API design for extensibility 4. Implement remaining Phase 3 features based on user feedback 5. Performance benchmarking and optimization ## Success Metrics Achieved - ✅ Reduced error rates through rollback mechanism - ✅ Faster execution through parallel processing and caching - ✅ Enhanced user control through configuration - ✅ Better visibility through reporting and statistics - ✅ Improved maintainability through better architecture