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/prime-isolation

Explain worktree isolation and Git operations before modifying the code.

coleam00coleam00
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March 16, 2026
MIT License
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--- description: Prime agent with Archon isolation system and git operations context --- # Prime Isolation: Worktree Isolation and Git Ops Orientation ## Objective Orient on the isolation system (packages/isolation/) and low-level git operations (packages/git/) before working on worktree lifecycle, branch management, or error handling. ## Process ### 1. Understand the Package Structures !ls packages/isolation/src/ !ls packages/git/src/ ### 2. Understand Branded Git Types Read packages/git/src/types.ts in full : branded types (RepoPath, BranchName, WorktreePath) that prevent mix-ups between plain strings and typed git paths. ### 3. Understand Low-Level Git Operations Read packages/git/src/worktree.ts first 60 lines : createWorktree, removeWorktree, listWorktrees, worktreeExists, toWorktreePath (hashing strategy for unique paths). Read packages/git/src/exec.ts : execFileAsync and mkdirAsync wrappers. Note: always use execFileAsync (not exec) for git commands to avoid shell injection. Read packages/git/src/branch.ts first 40 lines : checkout, getDefaultBranch, isBranchMerged, findWorktreeByBranch. ### 4. Understand the Isolation Resolver Read packages/isolation/src/resolver.ts first 130 lines : IsolationResolver class with the 7-step resolution order: 1. Existing environment reference (from conversation) 2. No codebase → skip isolation 3. Workflow reuse (same codebase + workflow identity) 4. Linked issue sharing (cross-conversation) 5. PR branch adoption (skill symbiosis) 6. Limit check with auto-cleanup (default: 25 worktrees per codebase) 7. Create new worktree ### 5. Understand Error Classification Read packages/isolation/src/errors.ts in full : classifyIsolationError() maps raw git errors (permission denied, no space left, timeout, not a git repo) to user-friendly messages. IsolationBlockedError for limit-exceeded cases. isKnownIsolationError for detection. ### 6. Understand the Worktree Provider Read packages/isolation/src/providers/worktree.ts first 60 lines : WorktreeProvider implements IIsolationProvider: createEnvironment, removeEnvironment, environmentExists. ### 7. Understand the Factory Read packages/isolation/src/factory.ts : getIsolationProvider() and configureIsolation() entry points used by the command handler and orchestrator. ### 8. Understand the Store Interface Read packages/isolation/src/store.ts : IIsolationStore interface (database abstraction for isolation_environments table). ### 9. Check Recent Isolation/Git Activity !git log -8 --oneline -- packages/isolation/ packages/git/ ## Output Summarize (under 250 words): ### Resolution Order - The 7 steps in IsolationResolver.resolve() and what each returns - IsolationResolution discriminated union statuses: resolved, none, stale_cleaned ### Worktree Lifecycle - Creation: toWorktreePath (hash-based unique path) → createWorktree → DB record - Reuse: matched by (codebase_id, workflow_type, workflow_id) - Removal: removeWorktree respects uncommitted changes (trusts git's natural guardrail) - NEVER run git clean -fd : use git checkout . instead ### Error Handling Pattern ``typescript try { // isolation creation } catch (error) { const userMessage = classifyIsolationError(error as Error); await platform.sendMessage(conversationId, userMessage); } ` ### Branded Types Usage - Always use toRepoPath(), toBranchName(), toWorktreePath()` : never cast plain strings - Prevents mixing repo paths and worktree paths at compile time ### Key Limits - Default max 25 worktrees per codebase - Default stale threshold: 14 days - Auto-cleanup before creating new if at limit ### Recent Changes

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/use-cases/ai-coding-wisc-framework/.claude/commands/prime-isolation.md
License: MIT License
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Paste this command in your terminal at the root of your project:
mkdir -p .claude/commands && curl -o ".claude/commands/prime-isolation.md" "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coleam00/context-engineering-intro/main/use-cases/ai-coding-wisc-framework/.claude/commands/prime-isolation.md"
Then in Claude Code, type /prime-isolation to activate it.
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LicenseMIT License
UpdatedMarch 16, 2026
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