Add Platform.research

add_platform.research

Step 1/4 in add_platform workflow

Adds a new AI platform to DeepWork with adapter, templates, and tests. Use when integrating Cursor, Windsurf, or other AI coding tools.

Instructions

Goal: Captures CLI configuration and hooks system documentation for the new platform. Use when starting platform integration.

Research Platform Documentation

Objective

Capture comprehensive documentation for the new AI platform's CLI configuration and hooks system, creating a local reference that will guide the implementation phases.

Task

Research the target platform's official documentation and create two focused documentation files that will serve as the foundation for implementing platform support in DeepWork.

Process

1. Identify the platform's documentation sources

   • Find the official documentation website
   • Locate the CLI/agent configuration documentation
   • Find the hooks or customization system documentation
   • Note: Focus ONLY on slash command/custom command hooks, not general CLI hooks

2. Gather CLI configuration documentation

   • How is the CLI configured? (config files, environment variables, etc.)
   • Where are custom commands/skills stored?
   • What is the command file format? (markdown, YAML, etc.)
   • What metadata or frontmatter is supported?
   • How does the platform discover and load commands?

3. Gather hooks system documentation

   • What hooks are available for custom command definitions?
   • Focus on hooks that trigger during or after command execution
   • Examples: stop_hooks, pre_hooks, post_hooks, validation hooks
   • Document the syntax and available hook types
   • Important: Only document hooks available on slash command definitions, not general CLI hooks

4. Create the documentation files

   • Place files in doc/platforms/<platform_name>/
   • Each file must have a header comment with source and date
   • Content should be comprehensive but focused

Output Format

cli_configuration.md

Located at: doc/platforms/<platform_name>/cli_configuration.md

Structure:

<!--
Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD
Source: [URL where this documentation was obtained]
-->

# <Platform Name> CLI Configuration

## Overview

[Brief description of the platform and its CLI/agent system]

## Configuration Files

[Document where configuration lives and its format]

### File Locations

- [Location 1]: [Purpose]
- [Location 2]: [Purpose]

### Configuration Format

[Show the configuration file format with examples]

## Custom Commands/Skills

[Document how custom commands are defined]

### Command Location

[Where command files are stored]

### Command File Format

[The format of command files - markdown, YAML, etc.]

### Metadata/Frontmatter

[What metadata fields are supported in command files]

```[format]
[Example of a minimal command file]

Command Discovery

[How the platform discovers and loads commands]

Platform-Specific Features

[Any unique features relevant to command configuration]

### hooks_system.md

Located at: `doc/platforms/<platform_name>/hooks_system.md`

**Structure**:
```markdown
<!--
Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD
Source: [URL where this documentation was obtained]
-->

# <Platform Name> Hooks System (Command Definitions)

## Overview

[Brief description of hooks available for command definitions]

**Important**: This document covers ONLY hooks available within slash command/skill definitions, not general CLI hooks.

## Available Hooks

### [Hook Name 1]

**Purpose**: [What this hook does]

**Syntax**:
```yaml
[hook_name]:
  - [configuration]

Example:

[Complete example of using this hook]

Behavior: [When and how this hook executes]

[Hook Name 2]

[Repeat for each available hook]

Hook Execution Order

[Document the order in which hooks execute, if multiple are supported]

Comparison with Other Platforms

Limitations

[Any limitations or caveats about the hooks system]

## Quality Criteria

- Both files exist in `doc/platforms/<platform_name>/`
- Each file has a header comment with:
  - Last updated date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
  - Source URL where documentation was obtained
- `cli_configuration.md` comprehensively covers:
  - Configuration file locations and format
  - Custom command file format and location
  - Command discovery mechanism
- `hooks_system.md` comprehensively covers:
  - All hooks available for slash command definitions
  - Syntax and examples for each hook
  - NOT general CLI hooks (only command-level hooks)
- Documentation is detailed enough to implement the platform adapter
- No extraneous topics (only CLI config and command hooks)
- When all criteria are met, include `<promise>✓ Quality Criteria Met</promise>` in your response

## Context

This is the foundation step for adding a new platform to DeepWork. The documentation you capture here will be referenced throughout the implementation process:
- CLI configuration informs how to generate command files
- Hooks documentation determines what features the adapter needs to support
- This documentation becomes a permanent reference in `doc/platforms/`

Take time to be thorough - incomplete documentation will slow down subsequent steps.

## Tips

- Use the platform's official documentation as the primary source
- If documentation is sparse, check GitHub repos, community guides, or changelog entries
- When in doubt about whether something is a "command hook" vs "CLI hook", err on the side of inclusion and note the ambiguity
- Include code examples from the official docs where available


### Job Context

A workflow for adding support for a new AI platform (like Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to DeepWork.

This job guides you through four phases:
1. **Research**: Capture the platform's CLI configuration and hooks system documentation
2. **Add Capabilities**: Update the job schema and adapters with any new hook events
3. **Implement**: Create the platform adapter, templates, tests (100% coverage), and README updates
4. **Verify**: Ensure installation works correctly and produces expected files

The workflow ensures consistency across all supported platforms and maintains
comprehensive test coverage for new functionality.

**Important Notes**:
- Only hooks available on slash command definitions should be captured
- Each existing adapter must be updated when new hooks are added (typically with null values)
- Tests must achieve 100% coverage for any new functionality
- Installation verification confirms the platform integrates correctly with existing jobs


## Required Inputs

**User Parameters** - Gather from user before starting:
- **platform_name**: Clear identifier of the platform (e.g., 'cursor', 'windsurf-editor', 'github-copilot-chat')


## Work Branch

Use branch format: `deepwork/add_platform-[instance]-YYYYMMDD`

- If on a matching work branch: continue using it
- If on main/master: create new branch with `git checkout -b deepwork/add_platform-[instance]-$(date +%Y%m%d)`

## Outputs

**Required outputs**:
- `cli_configuration.md`
- `hooks_system.md`

## Guardrails

- Do NOT skip prerequisite verification if this step has dependencies
- Do NOT produce partial outputs; complete all required outputs before finishing
- Do NOT proceed without required inputs; ask the user if any are missing
- Do NOT modify files outside the scope of this step's defined outputs

## Quality Validation

Stop hooks will automatically validate your work. The loop continues until all criteria pass.



**To complete**: Include `<promise>✓ Quality Criteria Met</promise>` in your final response only after verifying ALL criteria are satisfied.

## On Completion

1. Verify outputs are created
2. Inform user: "Step 1/4 complete, outputs: cli_configuration.md, hooks_system.md"
3. **Continue workflow**: Use Skill tool to invoke `/add_platform.add_capabilities`

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**Reference files**: `.deepwork/jobs/add_platform/job.yml`, `.deepwork/jobs/add_platform/steps/research.md`