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Documentation Migration Complete

Date: 2026-03-16 Status: ✅ Complete

Summary

Successfully migrated all relevant documentation from Ruby CLI (/cli/) to Go CLI (/cli-go/) and created comprehensive plans for making the CLI agent-friendly.

Files Migrated

Documentation Files (Copied)

Source (Ruby CLI) Destination (Go CLI) Status
cli/docs/theme-system.md cli-go/docs/theme-system.md ✅ Copied
cli/docs/liquid.md cli-go/docs/liquid.md ✅ Copied
cli/docs/custom-data.md cli-go/docs/custom-data.md ✅ Copied
cli/CLAUDE.md cli-go/CLAUDE.md ✅ Enhanced
cli/README.md cli-go/README.md ✅ Already adapted

New Documentation Created

File Purpose Status
AGENT_FRIENDLY_CLI_PLAN.md 4-week implementation plan for agent features ✅ Created
GO_CLI_PRODUCTION_READY.md Production readiness summary ✅ Created
GO_CLI_TEST_RESULTS.md End-to-end test results ✅ Exists
TEST_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md Test suite summary ✅ Exists

Documentation Structure

cli-go/
├── README.md                              # User documentation (Go-specific)
├── CLAUDE.md                              # Developer guide + API reference
├── GO_CLI_PRODUCTION_READY.md             # Production readiness report
├── AGENT_FRIENDLY_CLI_PLAN.md             # 4-week implementation roadmap
├── TEST_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md         # Test suite documentation
├── GO_CLI_TEST_RESULTS.md                 # E2E test results
├── GETTING_STARTED.md                     # Quick start guide
├── docs/
│   ├── theme-system.md                    # Complete theme system guide
│   ├── liquid.md                          # Liquid templating reference
│   └── custom-data.md                     # Custom data documentation
└── internal/                              # Source code

docs/ (to be created by agent plan):
├── AGENT_USAGE.md                         # Guide for AI agents
└── API_REFERENCE.md                       # Complete API reference

Key Changes Made

1. Removed Ruby-Specific Content

Removed from migration:

  • Ruby gem installation instructions
  • Bundler/RubyGems references
  • RSpec testing examples
  • Ruby code examples
  • Thor CLI framework details
  • Ruby HTTP gem references

Kept language-agnostic:

  • Theme structure documentation
  • Liquid templating guide
  • API endpoint specifications
  • Workflow descriptions
  • Architecture diagrams (conceptual)

2. Added Go-Specific Content

Enhanced CLAUDE.md with:

  • Go idiomatic patterns
  • Cobra CLI framework usage
  • Resty HTTP client details
  • Go testing with testify
  • Table-driven test examples
  • API integration details
  • ContentChange workflow

README.md includes:

  • Go installation instructions
  • Make commands
  • Go module management
  • Cross-platform builds
  • Go-specific architecture

3. Created Agent-Friendly Plan

AGENT_FRIENDLY_CLI_PLAN.md provides:

  • 8 milestones over 4 weeks
  • JSON output mode for all commands
  • Non-interactive flags
  • Structured error handling
  • Self-documenting help system
  • Watch mode for live development
  • Example workflows library
  • Complete implementation guide

Documentation Coverage

User Documentation ✅

  • Installation guide
  • Quick start tutorial
  • Command reference
  • Configuration guide
  • Theme development guide
  • Liquid templating reference
  • Best practices
  • Troubleshooting

Developer Documentation ✅

  • Architecture overview
  • Code structure
  • Testing strategy
  • API integration details
  • Contributing guide
  • Release process
  • Development workflow

Agent Documentation 🔄 (Planned)

  • Agent usage guide (Milestone 8)
  • JSON API reference (Milestone 8)
  • Example workflows (Milestone 7)
  • Error code reference (Milestone 3)
  • Exit code documentation (Milestone 1)

What's Language-Agnostic

These files work for both Ruby and Go CLI (focus on StoreConnect concepts):

Theme System (docs/theme-system.md)

  • Theme structure and organization
  • Template types (pages, snippets, blocks, layouts)
  • Asset pipeline and resources
  • Theme variables and configuration
  • Official StoreConnect themes
  • Best practices

No changes needed - entirely about Liquid/themes, not CLI implementation.

Liquid Reference (docs/liquid.md)

  • Liquid syntax and tags
  • Filters and operators
  • StoreConnect-specific objects (current_product, current_cart, etc.)
  • Template examples
  • Controller hooks

No changes needed - Liquid is the same regardless of CLI language.

Custom Data (docs/custom-data.md)

  • Custom data field patterns
  • JSON storage in models
  • Accessing custom data in Liquid
  • Best practices for custom fields

No changes needed - Server-side feature, CLI-agnostic.

What's CLI-Specific

These files differ between Ruby and Go implementations:

CLAUDE.md

  • Ruby: Thor framework, RSpec, Ruby gems, HTTP gem
  • Go: Cobra framework, testify, Go modules, Resty

Installation/Setup

  • Ruby: bundle install, gem install, rake install
  • Go: go get, make build, make install

Testing

  • Ruby: bundle exec rspec, RSpec syntax, WebMock
  • Go: go test, testify assertions, httptest

Code Examples

  • Ruby: Classes, methods, blocks, implicit returns
  • Go: Structs, functions, explicit returns, error handling

Agent-Friendly Enhancements (Planned)

High Priority (Milestones 1-4)

  1. JSON output mode - All commands support --json
  2. Non-interactive flags - No prompts, all inputs via flags
  3. Structured errors - Machine-readable error codes and suggestions
  4. Self-documenting help - --help-format json for command discovery
  5. Dry-run mode - Preview actions without executing
  6. Validation commands - Check before pushing

Medium Priority (Milestones 5-6)

  1. Status inspection - Check state before acting
  2. Diff commands - See changes before applying
  3. Watch mode - Auto-push on file changes

Polish (Milestones 7-8)

  1. Examples library - Common workflows with JSON
  2. Agent usage guide - Complete documentation for AI agents
  3. API reference - All endpoints, formats, exit codes

Migration Checklist

  • Copy theme-system.md
  • Copy liquid.md
  • Copy custom-data.md
  • Enhance CLAUDE.md with API details
  • Verify README.md is Go-specific
  • Create agent-friendly implementation plan
  • Document production readiness
  • Create test results summary
  • Remove Ruby-specific references
  • Add Go-specific patterns
  • Document ContentChange workflow
  • Add API endpoint reference
  • Create migration completion doc

Next Steps

Immediate (You can do now)

  1. Review the AGENT_FRIENDLY_CLI_PLAN.md
  2. Decide on prioritization and timeline
  3. Begin Milestone 1 (JSON output & exit codes)

Short Term (Week 1-2)

  1. Implement JSON output mode
  2. Add non-interactive flags
  3. Create structured error system
  4. Build self-documenting help

Medium Term (Week 3-4)

  1. Add watch mode
  2. Create examples library
  3. Write agent usage guide
  4. Complete documentation

Long Term (Post-launch)

  1. Gather feedback from AI agent usage
  2. Iterate on JSON formats
  3. Add advanced features (batch ops, transactions)
  4. Build language SDKs (Python, Node.js)

Success Criteria

Documentation ✅

  • All user-facing docs migrated
  • All developer docs updated for Go
  • Language-agnostic docs preserved
  • Ruby-specific content removed
  • Go-specific examples added
  • API integration documented

CLI Functionality ✅

  • All theme commands working
  • Full push/preview/publish workflow
  • Error messages are clear
  • Commands accept names (not just UUIDs)
  • Production-ready and tested

Agent Readiness 🔄 (In Progress)

  • JSON output implemented (Milestone 1)
  • Non-interactive mode (Milestone 2)
  • Self-documenting help (Milestone 3)
  • Watch mode (Milestone 6)
  • Agent guide written (Milestone 8)

Files Safe to Delete from Ruby CLI (After Migration)

Once Go CLI is fully replacing Ruby CLI:

Can Eventually Archive:

  • cli/docs/* - Migrated to Go CLI
  • cli/CLAUDE.md - Go version is now canonical
  • cli/spec/* - Ruby-specific tests
  • cli/lib/* - Ruby implementation

Keep for Reference:

  • cli/README.md - Historical reference
  • cli/CHANGELOG.md - Version history
  • Test files as implementation reference

Conclusion

✅ Migration Complete

All relevant documentation has been successfully migrated from the Ruby CLI to the Go CLI. Language-agnostic content (theme system, Liquid, custom data) has been preserved, while CLI-specific content has been adapted for Go.

✅ Go CLI is Production Ready

The CLI has been thoroughly tested, all critical bugs fixed, and complete workflow (push/preview/publish) verified working against live production server.

🚀 Ready for Agent Enhancement

A comprehensive 4-week plan exists to make the CLI fully usable by AI coding agents, with clear milestones, success criteria, and implementation guidance.

Next Action: Review AGENT_FRIENDLY_CLI_PLAN.md and decide on implementation timeline.