# Config

> View or update cogitation project configuration. Modify test/build/lint commands, branching conventions, or other project settings. Use when user says "change config", "update settings", "set test command", or wants to modify project setup. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/config-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/config-5`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/config-5/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/config-5

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# Configure Cogitation

View or update project configuration stored in EC.

**Announce:** "I'm using the config skill to manage project settings."

## The Flow

```
Load Current → Present → Modify → Save → Verify
```

## Step 1: Load Current Configuration

```
ec_search:
  query: project config
  type: config
  area: project
```

**If no config found:**

> "No configuration found. Want to initialize cogitation for this project?"

If yes → **Use @init**

## Step 2: Present Current Settings

```markdown
## Current Configuration

| Setting | Value |
|---------|-------|
| Test command | `pnpm test` |
| Lint command | `pnpm lint` |
| Build command | `pnpm build` |
| Branch convention | `feat/fix/chore` |

What would you like to change?
```

## Step 3: Modify Settings

**Use AskUserQuestion:**

```json
{
  "questions": [{
    "question": "Which setting do you want to modify?",
    "header": "Setting",
    "options": [
      { "label": "Test command", "description": "Command to run tests" },
      { "label": "Lint command", "description": "Command to check types/lint" },
      { "label": "Build command", "description": "Command to build project" },
      { "label": "Branch convention", "description": "How branches are named" }
    ],
    "multiSelect": true
  }]
}
```

For each selected setting, ask for the new value:

```json
{
  "questions": [{
    "question": "What should the test command be?",
    "header": "Test",
    "options": [
      { "label": "pnpm test", "description": "pnpm package manager" },
      { "label": "npm test", "description": "npm package manager" },
      { "label": "go test ./...", "description": "Go testing" },
      { "label": "cargo test", "description": "Rust testing" }
    ],
    "multiSelect": false
  }]
}
```

## Step 4: Save Updated Configuration

1. **Invalidate old config:**
```
ec_invalidate:
  id: <old_config_id>
```

2. **Store new config:**
```
ec_add:
  type: config
  area: project
  content: |
    test_command: <new value>
    lint_command: <new value>
    build_command: <new value>
    branch_convention: <new value>
  rationale: Updated project configuration
```

## Step 5: Verify

> **Configuration Updated**
>
> | Setting | Old | New |
> |---------|-----|-----|
> | Test | `pnpm test` | `npm test` |
>
> Changes take effect immediately for all cogitation skills.

## Quick Commands

For fast updates, users can specify directly:

- "Set test command to `go test ./...`"
- "Change lint to `npm run lint`"
- "Use feat/bugfix branching"

Parse the intent and update accordingly without full Q&A flow.

## Configuration Reference

### Test Commands
| Stack | Common Commands |
|-------|-----------------|
| Node | `npm test`, `pnpm test`, `yarn test`, `bun test` |
| Go | `go test ./...`, `go test -v ./...` |
| Rust | `cargo test` |
| Python | `pytest`, `python -m pytest` |

### Lint Commands
| Stack | Common Commands |
|-------|-----------------|
| Node | `npm run lint`, `pnpm lint`, `eslint .` |
| Go | `go vet ./...`, `golangci-lint run` |
| Rust | `cargo clippy` |
| Python | `ruff check .`, `flake8` |

### Build Commands
| Stack | Common Commands |
|-------|-----------------|
| Node | `npm run build`, `pnpm build`, `tsc` |
| Go | `go build ./...`, `go build ./cmd/...` |
| Rust | `cargo build` |
| Python | Usually none needed |

### Branch Conventions
| Style | Example |
|-------|---------|
| feat/fix/chore | `feat/add-auth`, `fix/login-bug`, `chore/update-deps` |
| feature/bugfix | `feature/user-auth`, `bugfix/session-timeout` |
| Flat | `add-user-authentication`, `fix-login-issue` |

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