OpenWriterControle/docs/contributing/CONTRIBUTING.md
darrenhinde 1a0f458e1a fix: cross-platform installer compatibility for bash 3.2+ and Windows
Critical fixes:
- Fix argument mismatch (accept 'core' and '--core' formats)
- Fix bash 3.2 compatibility (replace mapfile with while-read loops)
- Fix process substitution issues (use temp files)
- Add platform detection (macOS/Linux/Windows)
- Add bash version check (3.2+ required)
- Add conditional color support for Windows terminals

Enhancements:
- Platform-specific dependency installation instructions
- Improved help text with usage examples
- Better error messages for unsupported platforms

Testing:
- Add comprehensive compatibility test suite (12 tests)
- Add collision detection tests
- Organize tests in scripts/tests/ directory
- All tests pass on macOS (bash 3.2.57)

Documentation:
- Add Windows installation instructions to README
- Add platform compatibility guide
- Add COMPATIBILITY.md quick reference
- Update all test script references

Tested on:
- macOS 13+ (bash 3.2.57) ✓
- Linux (bash 4.0+) ✓
- Windows Git Bash (bash 4.4+) ✓

Closes issues with curl installation failing on macOS and Windows
2025-11-18 13:57:18 +00:00

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Contributing to OpenCode Agents

Thank you for your interest in contributing! This guide will help you add new components to the registry.

Quick Start

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a new branch for your feature
  3. Add your component
  4. Test it works
  5. Submit a pull request

Adding New Components

Component Types

  • Agents (.opencode/agent/*.md) - Main AI agents
  • Subagents (.opencode/agent/subagents/*.md) - Specialized helpers
  • Commands (.opencode/command/*.md) - Slash commands
  • Tools (.opencode/tool/*/index.ts) - Utility tools
  • Plugins (.opencode/plugin/*.ts) - Integrations
  • Contexts (.opencode/context/**/*.md) - Context files

Component Structure

For Markdown Files (Agents, Commands, Contexts)

All markdown files should include YAML frontmatter:

---
description: "Brief description of what this does"
mode: primary  # For agents only
model: claude-4-sonnet  # For agents only
temperature: 0.1  # For agents only
tools:  # For agents only
  read: true
  edit: true
  write: true
permissions:  # Optional
  bash:
    "*": "deny"
---

# Component Name

Your component content here...

Required fields:

  • description - Brief description (all components)

Agent-specific fields:

  • mode - Agent mode (primary, secondary, etc.)
  • model - AI model to use
  • temperature - Temperature setting
  • tools - Available tools
  • permissions - Security permissions

For TypeScript Files (Tools, Plugins)

Include JSDoc comments at the top:

/**
 * Tool Name
 * 
 * Brief description of what this tool does
 */

export function myTool() {
  // Implementation
}

File Naming Conventions

  • kebab-case for file names: my-new-agent.md
  • PascalCase for TypeScript types/interfaces
  • camelCase for variables and functions

Adding Your Component

  1. Create the component file in the appropriate directory:

    # Example: Adding a new agent
    touch .opencode/agent/my-new-agent.md
    
  2. Add frontmatter and content following the structure above

  3. Test your component:

    # Validate structure
    ./scripts/validate-component.sh
    
  4. Update the registry (automatic on merge to main):

    # Manual update (optional)
    ./scripts/register-component.sh
    

Component Categories

When adding components, they're automatically categorized:

  • core - Essential components included in minimal installs
  • extended - Additional features for developer profile
  • advanced - Experimental or specialized components

The auto-registration script assigns categories based on component type and location.

Testing Your Component

Local Testing

  1. Install locally:

    # Test the installer
    ./install.sh --list
    
  2. Validate structure:

    ./scripts/validate-component.sh
    
  3. Test with OpenCode:

    opencode --agent your-new-agent
    

Automated Testing

When you submit a PR, GitHub Actions will:

  • Validate component structure
  • Update the registry
  • Run validation checks

Pull Request Guidelines

PR Title Format

Use conventional commits:

  • feat: add new agent for X
  • fix: correct issue in Y command
  • docs: update Z documentation
  • chore: update dependencies

PR Description

Include:

  1. What - What component are you adding/changing?
  2. Why - Why is this useful?
  3. How - How does it work?
  4. Testing - How did you test it?

Example:

## What
Adds a new `database-agent` for managing database migrations.

## Why
Automates common database tasks and ensures migration safety.

## How
- Scans migration files
- Validates migration order
- Runs migrations with rollback support

## Testing
- [x] Validated with `./scripts/validate-component.sh`
- [x] Tested with PostgreSQL and MySQL
- [x] Tested rollback scenarios

Component Dependencies

If your component depends on others, declare them in the registry:

{
  "id": "my-component",
  "dependencies": ["tool:env", "agent:task-manager"]
}

The installer will automatically install dependencies.

Registry Auto-Update

The registry is automatically updated when:

  • You push to main branch
  • Changes are made to .opencode/ directory

The GitHub Action:

  1. Scans all components
  2. Extracts metadata
  3. Updates registry.json
  4. Commits changes

You don't need to manually edit registry.json!

Code Style

Markdown

  • Use clear, concise language
  • Include examples
  • Add code blocks with syntax highlighting
  • Use proper heading hierarchy

TypeScript

  • Follow existing code style
  • Add JSDoc comments
  • Use TypeScript types (no any)
  • Export functions explicitly

Bash Scripts

  • Use set -e for error handling
  • Add comments for complex logic
  • Use meaningful variable names
  • Include help text

Questions?

  • Issues: Open an issue for bugs or feature requests
  • Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions for questions
  • Security: Email security issues privately

License

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.


Thank you for contributing! 🎉