# Comprehensive Manual Audit Synthesis

**Date:** 2026-04-12  
**Scope:** Complete manual audit findings integration  
**Task:** synthesize-manual-audit  

## Executive Summary

A systematic audit of wg's manual documentation reveals **significant completeness gaps** alongside generally accurate existing content. While individual sections maintain good technical accuracy, **critical CLI coverage deficiencies** severely limit the manual's utility as a complete reference.

**Key Finding:** 57 out of 99 CLI commands (57%) are completely missing from the unified manual, representing a critical documentation gap.

## Audit Scope Coverage

**Files Audited:**
- docs/manual/01-overview.md/.typ
- docs/manual/02-task-graph.md/.typ  
- docs/manual/03-agency.md/.typ
- docs/manual/04-coordination.md/.typ
- docs/manual/05-evolution.md/.typ
- docs/manual/wg-manual.md/.typ (unified)
- docs/manual/README.md, PLAN.md, UPDATE-SPEC.md (supporting)

**Methodology:** Each section audited against current CLI help output and runtime behavior for accuracy and completeness.

## Quality Assessment by Section

### Section 1: Overview ✅ EXCELLENT
**Status:** Accurate and current  
**Issues:** None found  
**Quality Level:** High - all commands, concepts, workflows verified accurate

### Section 2: Task Graph ✅ EXCELLENT  
**Status:** Accurate with minor enhancements possible  
**Issues:** Advanced CLI flags not documented (acceptable omission)  
**Quality Level:** High - comprehensive coverage of core functionality

### Section 3: Agency ⚠️ MODERATE
**Status:** Good conceptual coverage with significant gaps  
**Critical Issues:**
- Missing commands: `agency stats`, `agency migrate`, `agency merge`, `agent run`
- Configuration gaps: Missing 11 automation flags
- Outdated `agency scan` description
**Quality Level:** Medium - needs expansion for completeness

### Section 4: Coordination ✅ EXCELLENT
**Status:** High accuracy and comprehensive coverage  
**Issues:** Minor agent filtering options not documented  
**Quality Level:** High - excellent technical documentation standard

### Section 5: Evolution ⚠️ MODERATE
**Status:** Comprehensive but contains errors  
**Critical Issues:**
- 2 syntax errors affecting user experience
- Missing autopoietic evolution mode documentation  
- Missing evolution scaling controls
**Quality Level:** Medium - good foundation needs error correction

### Unified Manual ❌ CRITICAL GAPS
**Status:** Accurate content but severely incomplete  
**Critical Issues:**
- 57 CLI commands (57%) completely missing
- Major workflow commands absent (list, ready, agents)
- Analysis commands largely undocumented
- Setup/infrastructure commands missing
**Quality Level:** Low - fundamental completeness failure

### Supporting Files ✅ GOOD
**Status:** Mostly accurate with minor corrections needed  
**Issues:** 3 minor syntax/command name discrepancies  
**Quality Level:** High - well-aligned with current system

## Comprehensive Gap Analysis

### Critical Severity (Breaks User Experience)

#### 1. CLI Coverage Crisis - Priority 1
**Impact:** Severely limits manual utility
- **57 missing commands** across all categories
- Users unaware of 57% of available functionality
- Critical workflow commands absent

**Missing Command Categories:**
- **Core Workflow (13 commands):** abandon, agents, claim, list, ready, etc.
- **Analysis & Metrics (16 commands):** analyze, metrics, cycles, forecast, etc.
- **Infrastructure (11 commands):** init, setup, quickstart, cleanup, etc.  
- **Advanced Features (9 commands):** exec, match, plan, resource, etc.
- **Communication (8 commands):** matrix, telegram, notify, tui, etc.

#### 2. Syntax Errors - Priority 1  
**Impact:** Commands fail when users follow documentation
- Evolution section: `wg evolve --dry-run` → `wg evolve run --dry-run`
- FLIP config: `--flip-verification-model` → `--set-model verification`
- Supporting files: Incorrect typst compilation syntax

#### 3. Agency Command Gaps - Priority 1
**Impact:** Advanced agency features invisible to users
- Missing: `agency stats`, `agency migrate`, `agency merge`
- Missing: `agent run` autonomous capabilities
- Missing: Evolution workflow commands (deferred, approve, reject)

### High Severity (Reduces Effectiveness)

#### 4. Configuration Documentation Gaps - Priority 2
**Impact:** Users unaware of automation options
- 11 missing agency automation flags
- FLIP configuration incomplete  
- Advanced executor settings undocumented

#### 5. Workflow Examples Missing - Priority 2
**Impact:** Users struggle with practical application
- No end-to-end workflow demonstrations
- Missing troubleshooting scenarios
- Limited integration examples

### Medium Severity (Enhancement Opportunities)

#### 6. Cross-Referencing Inadequate - Priority 3
**Impact:** Users can't navigate between related concepts
- Sections operate in isolation
- No command index/reference
- Missing "see also" guidance

#### 7. Advanced Feature Documentation - Priority 3
**Impact:** Power users miss capabilities  
- Autopoietic evolution mode undocumented
- Fan-out/scaling controls missing
- Federation workflow examples lacking

## Priority Recommendations

### IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED (Priority 1)

#### 1. Fix Critical Syntax Errors
**Files to Update:**
- docs/manual/05-evolution.typ:267 - Fix `wg evolve` syntax
- docs/manual/05-evolution.md:60-61,63 - Fix FLIP config syntax  
- docs/manual/README.md:19 - Fix typst compilation syntax
- docs/manual/UPDATE-SPEC.md - Fix func command names

#### 2. Create Comprehensive CLI Reference
**New Section Needed:** Complete command reference covering all 57 missing commands
**Organization by Category:**
- Core workflow commands
- Analysis and metrics 
- Infrastructure and setup
- Advanced features
- Communication and integration

#### 3. Expand Agency Section 
**Add Missing Content:**
- Document `agency stats`, `migrate`, `merge` commands
- Add autonomous agent section (`agent run`)  
- Complete configuration flag documentation
- Fix `agency scan` description

### STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS (Priority 2)

#### 4. Add Workflow Examples Section
**Content Needed:**
- End-to-end project workflows
- Common troubleshooting scenarios  
- Integration patterns with external tools

#### 5. Enhance Evolution Documentation
**Add Missing Features:**
- Autopoietic evolution mode section
- Evolution scaling controls documentation
- Deferred operations workflow

### QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS (Priority 3)

#### 6. Create Navigation Aids
**Structural Improvements:**
- Command index/reference appendix
- Cross-references between sections
- "See also" guidance throughout

#### 7. Standardize Documentation Quality
**Apply Section 4 Standard:** Use coordination section as quality template
- Comprehensive command coverage
- Technical accuracy with implementation verification  
- Clear conceptual explanations with practical examples

## Impact Assessment

### Current State Impact
- **New users:** Struggle with basic setup due to missing `init`, `setup`, `quickstart` docs
- **Daily users:** Miss critical commands for workflow (`list`, `ready`, `agents`)
- **Advanced users:** Unaware of analysis capabilities (`analyze`, `metrics`, `structure`)
- **Troubleshooters:** Lack guidance for common issues (`dead-agents`, `cleanup`, `reclaim`)

### Post-Fix Impact
- **Complete CLI coverage:** Users can discover and use all functionality
- **Accurate examples:** Commands work as documented  
- **Practical guidance:** Clear workflows reduce learning curve
- **Professional quality:** Documentation matches implementation maturity

## Implementation Strategy

### Phase 1: Critical Fixes (Immediate)
1. Fix all syntax errors in existing documentation
2. Create CLI command reference appendix covering missing 57 commands
3. Expand agency section with missing commands/features

### Phase 2: Content Expansion (2-4 weeks)
1. Add comprehensive workflow examples
2. Create troubleshooting guide  
3. Enhance setup/onboarding documentation

### Phase 3: Quality Polish (1-2 weeks)
1. Add navigation aids and cross-references
2. Standardize format across all sections
3. Create comprehensive index

## Validation Checklist

- [x] All section audit findings integrated
- [x] Comprehensive gap analysis document created  
- [x] Priority recommendations provided
- [x] File scope limited to docs/manual/ directory
- [x] Critical issues identified with severity levels
- [x] Implementation strategy provided

## Conclusion

The wg manual demonstrates strong technical accuracy in documented areas but suffers from **critical completeness gaps** that severely limit its utility. The 57% CLI coverage gap represents a fundamental documentation failure that must be addressed immediately.

**Recommended Action:** Implement Priority 1 fixes immediately, followed by strategic content expansion to achieve comprehensive CLI coverage and professional documentation quality standards.

The foundation is solid - sections 1, 2, and 4 demonstrate excellent documentation quality. This standard should be extended across all sections to create a truly comprehensive and useful manual.