🚀 Major New Features
TICK Protocol - Fast Autonomous Implementation
A new lightweight protocol for rapid development of simple, well-defined tasks:
- Single-step execution from spec → plan → implement → review
- Ideal for tasks < 300 LOC: Bug fixes, utilities, config changes
- Time savings: ~4 minutes vs 30+ minutes with SPIDER
- Still maintains quality: Full documentation + multi-agent consultation at review phase
When to use TICK vs SPIDER:
- Use TICK for: Well-defined tasks, clear requirements, low complexity
- Use SPIDER for: Complex features, unclear requirements, architecture changes
Codev-Updater Agent - Stay Current Effortlessly
Never manually update your Codev installation again:
- One command updates: "Please update my codev framework to the latest version"
- Preserves your work: Never touches specs, plans, or reviews
- Safety first: Creates timestamped backups with rollback instructions
- Smart updates: Updates protocols, agents, and templates automatically
Architecture-Documenter Agent - Living Documentation
Automatically maintains comprehensive architecture documentation:
- Auto-generated arch.md: Always up-to-date with your codebase
- Documents everything: Directory structure, utilities, patterns, integration points
- Integrated workflow: Invoked automatically at end of TICK reviews
- Developer onboarding: New team members understand the codebase instantly
📦 What's Included
Three AI Agents (requires Claude Code with Task tool):
- 🔄 codev-updater - Keep framework current
- 🏗️ architecture-documenter - Maintain living documentation
- 🕷️ spider-protocol-updater - Learn from community implementations
Three Development Protocols:
- SPIDER - Multi-phase development with consultation (complex features)
- SPIDER-SOLO - Single-agent variant
- TICK - Fast autonomous implementation (simple tasks) ⭐ NEW
🔧 Installation & Updates
Fresh Installation
Point your AI agent to INSTALL.md for installation instructions.
Existing Users - Update Your Installation
Simply ask your AI agent:
"Please update my codev framework to the latest version"
The codev-updater agent will:
- Fetch the latest protocols and agents
- Create backups of your current installation
- Update everything while preserving your specs, plans, and reviews
- Provide rollback instructions if needed
🧪 Testing
Added comprehensive test suite:
tests/20_codev_updater.bats- 13 tests for updater functionality- Validates user work preservation
- Tests protocol and agent updates
- Ensures backup/restore functionality
📚 Documentation Updates
- README.md: New "AI Agents" section with all three agents
- CLAUDE.md: Complete protocol selection guide and agent documentation
- INSTALL.md: Updated with TICK protocol and agent installation
- Removed
llms.txtto reduce confusion
⚡ Breaking Changes
None! This release is fully backward compatible.
📖 Learn More
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