OpenWriterControle/.opencode/context/openagents-repo/guides/npm-publishing.md
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feat: Context path configuration and documentation reorganization (#143)
* feat: add npm package support for @openagents/control

- Convert package to publishable npm package with scoped name @openagents/control
- Add CLI entry point bin/oac.js for global installation
- Create .npmignore to exclude dev files and node_modules
- Configure package.json with proper files, bin, and metadata
- Add comprehensive NPM_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md with publishing instructions
- Package size: 610KB (2.4MB unpacked) with 353 files
- Includes .opencode/tool/ directory without node_modules
- CLI command: oac (e.g., 'oac developer' or 'oac --help')

Users can install with: npm install -g @openagents/control

* chore: remove telegram bot files from package

- Delete .opencode/_lib/telegram-bot.ts (unused)
- Delete .opencode/plugin/telegram-notify.ts (depends on deleted file)
- Remove _lib directory reference from package.json files field
- Reduces package size from 610KB to 607KB
- Total files: 351 (down from 353)

* chore: remove all telegram references from registry and docs

- Remove telegram-bot and telegram-notify plugin entries from registry.json
- Remove telegram plugin references from all profiles (developer, business, full, advanced)
- Update profile-validation.md to remove telegram from business profile documentation
- Clean package with no telegram dependencies

* docs: enhance README clarity and add configuration examples

- Add Core Philosophy section with 4 key principles
- Add Quick Concepts for First-Time Users (scannable format)
- Add prominent Oh My OpenCode comparison link
- Add comprehensive Model Configuration section
- Add Customizing Agents section with practical examples
- Streamline model selection recommendations
- Add emoji headers for visual consistency
- Remove redundant FAQ entry

Addresses user feedback about documentation clarity and first-time user experience.

* refactor: remove OpenImplementer agent

- Delete OpenImplementer agent file (redundant with OpenAgent)
- Remove from registry.json and all profiles
- Update OpenCoder delegation rules (now handles 1-4 files directly)
- Clean up all context file references
- Remove from commands and documentation

Rationale: OpenImplementer only added 1 file to OpenAgent's capability (3→4 files), creating unnecessary complexity. OpenAgent and OpenCoder provide clearer separation: OpenAgent for general + focused tasks (1-4 files), OpenCoder for complex architecture (4+ files).

* fix: remove stale OpenImplementer reference from OpenCoder

- Remove OpenImplementer from Available Subagents list
- Clarify CoderAgent is used via TaskManager for complex tasks
- Keep delegation rules as-is (execute 1-4 files directly, delegate complex to CoderAgent)

* docs: remove remaining OpenImplementer references

- Update developer profile description (OpenAgent vs OpenCoder)
- Update registry.json profile description
- Update docs/README.md to remove OpenImplementer
- Update CHANGELOG.md to reflect simplified architecture

All OpenImplementer references now removed. Registry validation passes.

* docs: enhance README with first-time user improvements

- Add 'your secret weapon!' to Context System in Quick Concepts
- Add First-Time User Checklist after Get Started section
- Add visual comparison table for AOC vs Oh My OpenCode in FAQ
- Improve scannability and clarity for new users

Based on DocWriter review recommendations.

* docs: clarify project-context.md is created during installation

Minor enhancement to First-Time User Checklist step 2 for extra clarity.

* docs: change 'I' to 'we' for collaborative tone

- Update 'Why I Built This' to 'Why We Built This'
- Change 'I've spent' to 'We've spent'
- Change 'I use this' to 'We use this'
- Makes the project feel more collaborative and team-oriented

* docs: make intro more neutral and objective

- Change 'Why We Built This' to 'Why This Exists'
- Remove personal perspective ('We've spent 14+ years')
- Change 'We use this' to 'It's built for shipping'
- More professional and objective tone

* docs: major README rewrite based on user feedback

Key improvements based on real user confusion:

1. **Clear 'What Is AOC?' section** - Explains scaffold vs plugin approach upfront
2. **Model configuration prominently featured** - Addresses #1 user question
3. **Hook with quantified paradox** - Grabs attention in 15 seconds
4. **Context System promoted** - Moved to top, explains the differentiator
5. **Comparison table** - AOC vs Oh My OpenCode side-by-side
6. **Eliminated 60% redundancy** - Merged overlapping sections
7. **Simplified deep dives** - Model config and customization tightened

Based on user feedback: 'I just expected that behaviour because it was not
documented properly... the only thing really lacking was a clear explanation
of its purpose and how to configure models and adjust agents.'

Addresses: Confusion about scaffold vs plugin, model configuration, and
first-time user expectations.

* chore: publish package as @nextsystems/oac v0.7.0

- Changed package name from @openagents/control to @nextsystems/oac
- Successfully published to npm registry
- Users can install with: npm install -g @nextsystems/oac
- CLI command: oac

* feat: add context path configuration and reorganize documentation

- Add configurable context root via paths.json (@reference support)
- Add /add-context command for interactive context setup
- Move NPM_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md to context system (guides/npm-publishing.md)
- Add GitHub issues workflow guide
- Update agents to support custom context directories
- Update navigation with new guides and file counts

This enables projects to use custom context directories (e.g., .context, .ai/context)
while maintaining backward compatibility with default .opencode/context/ structure.
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NPM Publishing Guide

Purpose: Quick reference for publishing OpenAgents Control to npm

Time to Read: 3 minutes


Core Concept

OpenAgents Control is published as @nextsystems/oac on npm. Users install globally and run oac [profile] to set up their projects.

Key files:

  • package.json - Package configuration
  • bin/oac.js - CLI entry point
  • .npmignore - Exclude dev files
  • install.sh - Main installer (runs when user executes oac)

Publishing Workflow

1. Prepare Release

# Update version
npm version patch  # 0.7.0 -> 0.7.1
npm version minor  # 0.7.0 -> 0.8.0

# Update VERSION file
node -p "require('./package.json').version" > VERSION

# Update CHANGELOG.md with changes

2. Test Locally

# Create package
npm pack

# Install globally from tarball
npm install -g ./nextsystems-oac-0.7.1.tgz

# Test CLI
oac --version
oac --help

# Uninstall
npm uninstall -g @nextsystems/oac

3. Publish

# Login (one-time)
npm login

# Publish (scoped packages need --access public)
npm publish --access public

4. Verify

# Check it's live
npm view @nextsystems/oac

# Test installation
npm install -g @nextsystems/oac
oac --version

5. Create GitHub Release

git tag v0.7.1
git push --tags
# Create release on GitHub with changelog

User Installation

Once published, users can:

# Global install (recommended)
npm install -g @nextsystems/oac
oac developer

# Or use npx (no install)
npx @nextsystems/oac developer

Common Issues

"You do not have permission to publish"

npm whoami  # Check you're logged in
npm publish --access public  # Scoped packages need public access

"Version already exists"

npm version patch  # Bump version first

"You must verify your email"

npm profile get  # Check email verification status

Package Configuration

What's included (see package.json → files):

  • .opencode/ - Agents, commands, context, profiles, skills, tools
  • scripts/ - Installation scripts
  • bin/ - CLI entry point
  • registry.json - Component registry
  • install.sh - Main installer
  • Docs (README, CHANGELOG, LICENSE)

What's excluded (see .npmignore):

  • node_modules/
  • evals/
  • .tmp/
  • Dev files

Security

  • ✅ Enable 2FA: npm profile enable-2fa auth-and-writes
  • ✅ Use strong npm password
  • ✅ @nextsystems scope is protected (only you can publish)

References


Last Updated: 2026-01-30