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Wifi Watchtower by arnie016 — Agent Skill

Name: Wifi Watchtower
Author: Arnie016

Wifi Watchtower

Build, run, troubleshoot, or refine the WiFi Watchtower macOS menu bar app in `apps/wifi-watchtower`. Use when Codex needs the exact app workspace, repo-native doctor/typecheck/build/test flows, or menu bar and dashboard changes for local Wi-Fi trust scoring.

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WiFi Watchtower

Use this skill when the user wants the native WiFi Watchtower app in apps/wifi-watchtower. If the request is about the portable Network Studio workspace or SwiftBar plugin, use $network-studio instead.

Default product shape: a compact macOS MenuBarExtra utility with a trust-grade popover, an optional dashboard window, and local-only Wi-Fi inspection.

Quick Start

Read references/project-map.md before editing the app workspace.
Run bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh doctor.
Run bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh inspect.
Use bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh generate after changing project.yml.
Use bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh typecheck for a fast Swift source sanity pass.
Use bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh build after model, scoring, or view changes.
Use bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh test after logic or scoring changes when Xcode is ready.
Use bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh run when you need the menu bar app relaunched from the local build.
Keep the app menu-bar-first, compact, and honest about uncertainty.

Workflow

Before Editing

Inspect project.yml and WifiWatchtowerApp/Info.plist before changing project settings or app metadata.
Keep the menu bar surface compact and action-first.
Preserve local-only Wi-Fi inspection and scoring. Do not add remote telemetry or account-bound sync by default.

Product Boundary

WiFi Watchtower owns:
- the native MenuBarExtra app
- current-network trust grading
- nearby Wi-Fi risk context
- dashboard explanations for why the grade changed
WiFi Watchtower does not own:
- the portable Network Studio workspace or SwiftBar plugin
- any packet-sniffing or deep network inspection claims

Editing Guidance

Prefer MenuBarExtra and a compact accessory-style app surface.
Keep the first screen action-oriented:
- current trust grade
- strongest reasons behind the grade
- current gateway or DNS summary
- nearby Wi-Fi risk summary
Preserve clear distinction between current-network trust, nearby-network context, and subjective recommendation copy.
Keep the app honest about uncertainty. A caution or avoid score should explain why in plain language.
If you touch the refresh loop or scoring logic, keep the UI copy aligned with the actual signals being measured.

Running The App

Prefer the local runner script before typing xcodegen or xcodebuild manually.
Run inspect for quick orientation and typecheck when you want a faster source-level sanity pass than a full build.
Use build or test after changes to WifiWatchtowerApp/Sources, especially the inspector, scorer, or views.
Use run after UI changes so the menu bar app relaunches from the built app bundle.
If doctor reports that Xcode is not ready, stop and use the exact command it prints before trying build or run.

Resources

scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh: local doctor, inspect, generate, open, typecheck, build, test, and run helper for the app workspace.
references/project-map.md: app target map, main files, and build notes.

---name: wifi-watchtowerdescription: Build, run, troubleshoot, or refine the WiFi Watchtower macOS menu bar app in `apps/wifi-watchtower`. Use when Codex needs the exact app workspace, repo-native doctor/typecheck/build/test flows, or menu bar and dashboard changes for local Wi-Fi trust scoring.---# WiFi WatchtowerUse this skill when the user wants the native WiFi Watchtower app in `apps/wifi-watchtower`. If the request is about the portable Network Studio workspace or SwiftBar plugin, use `$network-studio` instead.Default product shape: a compact macOS `MenuBarExtra` utility with a trust-grade popover, an optional dashboard window, and local-only Wi-Fi inspection.## Quick Start1. Read `references/project-map.md` before editing the app workspace.2. Run `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh doctor`.3. Run `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh inspect`.4. Use `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh generate` after changing `project.yml`.5. Use `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh typecheck` for a fast Swift source sanity pass.6. Use `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh build` after model, scoring, or view changes.7. Use `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh test` after logic or scoring changes when Xcode is ready.8. Use `bash scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh run` when you need the menu bar app relaunched from the local build.9. Keep the app menu-bar-first, compact, and honest about uncertainty.## Workflow### Before Editing- Inspect `project.yml` and `WifiWatchtowerApp/Info.plist` before changing project settings or app metadata.- Keep the menu bar surface compact and action-first.- Preserve local-only Wi-Fi inspection and scoring. Do not add remote telemetry or account-bound sync by default.### Product Boundary- WiFi Watchtower owns: - the native `MenuBarExtra` app - current-network trust grading - nearby Wi-Fi risk context - dashboard explanations for why the grade changed- WiFi Watchtower does not own: - the portable Network Studio workspace or SwiftBar plugin - any packet-sniffing or deep network inspection claims### Editing Guidance- Prefer `MenuBarExtra` and a compact accessory-style app surface.- Keep the first screen action-oriented: - current trust grade - strongest reasons behind the grade - current gateway or DNS summary - nearby Wi-Fi risk summary- Preserve clear distinction between current-network trust, nearby-network context, and subjective recommendation copy.- Keep the app honest about uncertainty. A caution or avoid score should explain why in plain language.- If you touch the refresh loop or scoring logic, keep the UI copy aligned with the actual signals being measured.### Running The App- Prefer the local runner script before typing `xcodegen` or `xcodebuild` manually.- Run `inspect` for quick orientation and `typecheck` when you want a faster source-level sanity pass than a full build.- Use `build` or `test` after changes to `WifiWatchtowerApp/Sources`, especially the inspector, scorer, or views.- Use `run` after UI changes so the menu bar app relaunches from the built app bundle.- If `doctor` reports that Xcode is not ready, stop and use the exact command it prints before trying `build` or `run`.## Resources- `scripts/run_wifi_watchtower.sh`: local doctor, inspect, generate, open, typecheck, build, test, and run helper for the app workspace.- `references/project-map.md`: app target map, main files, and build notes.

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