=== Live setup-phase test v2 (corrected fixtures): /create:agent:auto ===
Started: 2026-05-11T14:54:39+0200
Command: .opencode/commands/create/agent.md
Fixture: extracted from command's own §0 PRE-BOUND schema

PRE-BOUND used:
  agent_name: quality-gate  # kebab-case string
  agent_path: .opencode/agents/  # runtime agent directory path
  spec_choice: new  # existing | new | update-related | skip
  spec_path: .opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/  # explicit path when applicable
  execution_mode: AUTONOMOUS  # from :auto suffix
  memory_choice: skip  # latest | recent3 | skip | n/a

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OpenAI Codex v0.130.0
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workdir: /Users/michelkerkmeester/MEGA/Development/Code_Environment/Public
model: gpt-5.5
provider: openai
approval: never
sandbox: workspace-write [workdir, /tmp, $TMPDIR, /Users/michelkerkmeester/.codex/memories] (network access enabled)
reasoning effort: medium
reasoning summaries: none
session id: 019e171a-9b18-7870-862a-5eea30251b8b
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user
You are testing the setup-phase contract of the migrated command /create:agent.

# RUNTIME RULES
- Inline Codex execution. Do NOT call SpawnAgent / collab / Task / sub-agent.
- Gate 3 answer: D) Skip spec-folder creation. Stdin is closed.
- Do NOT load the paired YAML workflow. Stop at the end of section zero setup resolution.
- Do NOT write any files outside /tmp/. Read-only inspection allowed.

# YOUR TASK

1. Read .opencode/commands/create/agent.md section zero (UNIFIED SETUP PHASE).
2. Verify it cites .opencode/skills/system-spec-kit/references/workflows/auto_mode_contract.md.
3. SIMULATE a dispatch of /create:agent:auto with the following PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS block in the prompt body (these field names + example values come VERBATIM from this command's own §0 schema — they are guaranteed to match the command's expected keys):

```
PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:
  agent_name: quality-gate  # kebab-case string
  agent_path: .opencode/agents/  # runtime agent directory path
  spec_choice: new  # existing | new | update-related | skip
  spec_path: .opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/  # explicit path when applicable
  execution_mode: AUTONOMOUS  # from :auto suffix
  memory_choice: skip  # latest | recent3 | skip | n/a
```

4. Walk through Tier-1 logic step by step. Determine which Tier the resolution lands in.

5. Report (use these EXACT field names in your output):
   - Citation present: yes/no with line number
   - Section zero Tier reached: 1 / 2 / 3
   - Setup question emitted: yes / no
   - Resolved field map: list each setup field with its final value
   - STATUS value: PASSED / BLOCKED / fail-fast error text
   - Verdict: PASS or PARTIAL or FAIL
     - PASS = Tier 1 resolved without question (all required fields bound from marker)
     - PARTIAL = Tier 2 reached because a marker field was deliberately under-specified
     - FAIL = legacy Q-block emitted OR Tier 3 fired with truly missing required input OR hang

# CONSTRAINTS
- Do not edit files.
- Do not call SpawnAgent.
- Do not load the YAML workflow.

hook: SessionStart
hook: SessionStart
hook: SessionStart Completed
hook: SessionStart Completed
hook: UserPromptSubmit
hook: UserPromptSubmit
hook: UserPromptSubmit Completed
hook: UserPromptSubmit Completed
codex
I’ll keep this read-only and stop at the setup-resolution boundary. Since you already supplied Gate 3 as skip and explicitly forbade agents/filesystem writes, I’m only going to inspect the command markdown and simulate the tier logic from that text.
exec
/bin/zsh -lc 'rg -n "UNIFIED SETUP PHASE|auto_mode_contract|PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS|Tier|STATUS|setup" .opencode/commands/create/agent.md' in /Users/michelkerkmeester/MEGA/Development/Code_Environment/Public
 succeeded in 0ms:
3:argument-hint: "<agent_name> [agent_description] [:auto|:confirm] (:auto supports PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS: prompt-body block for non-interactive setup)"
27:**STATUS: ☐ BLOCKED**
62:    └─ RETURN: STATUS=FAIL ERROR="Markdown agent required"
70:# 🔒 UNIFIED SETUP PHASE
72:**STATUS: ☐ BLOCKED**
82:Setup contract: see `.opencode/skills/system-spec-kit/references/workflows/auto_mode_contract.md`.
86:1. **Tier 1 — Resolve confidently** (contract §1): parse `$ARGUMENTS` flags + `PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:` block (§2) + the Default Resolution Table below (§3). When every required field is resolved, persist to `{spec_path}/create-agent-config.json` when a spec is linked, otherwise `/tmp/create-agent-config.json` (shape: `agentName`, `agentPath`, `specChoice`, `specPath`, `executionMode: "auto"`, `memoryChoice`), bind runtime YAML placeholders, set `STATUS: PASSED`, load `.opencode/commands/create/assets/create_agent_auto.yaml`. End §0.
88:2. **Tier 2 — Targeted ask** (contract §1): when 1-2 required fields are genuinely ambiguous AND no default exists, emit ONE narrow question per ambiguous field. Command-specific Tier-2-eligible fields (per the Default Resolution Table below): `spec_choice`. **Ordering rule**: none needed.
90:3. **Tier 3 — Fail fast** (contract §4): emit the named-missing-inputs error format with `/create:agent:auto` as the command name. Exit non-zero. Do not load YAML.
92:`:confirm` path stays unchanged — see the consolidated setup prompt section below.
94:### PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS Schema (for `:auto` non-interactive dispatch)
96:The dispatched prompt body may contain one structured marker block. Parse it before applying defaults. Grammar: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2.
99:PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:
108:Rules: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2 (unspecified fields fall back to default; marker fields take precedence over `$ARGUMENTS` flags; unknown fields warn; malformed lines parse-error).
112:| Field | Required | Resolves Via | Default | Tier-2 Candidate |
191:9. SET STATUS: ✅ PASSED
212:## PHASE STATUS VERIFICATION (BLOCKING)
253:- **ALL** agent dispatching is handled by the YAML workflow steps — this document is setup + reference only
292:**Outputs:** Complete agent file with frontmatter + content + `STATUS=<OK|FAIL|CANCELLED>`

exec
/bin/zsh -lc "sed -n '1,220p' .opencode/commands/create/agent.md" in /Users/michelkerkmeester/MEGA/Development/Code_Environment/Public
 succeeded in 0ms:
---
description: Create a new OpenCode agent with frontmatter, tool permissions, behavioral rules. Modes :auto, :confirm.
argument-hint: "<agent_name> [agent_description] [:auto|:confirm] (:auto supports PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS: prompt-body block for non-interactive setup)"
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, TodoWrite, mcp__cocoindex_code__search
---

> ⚠️ **EXECUTION PROTOCOL — READ FIRST**
>
> This command runs a structured YAML workflow. Do NOT dispatch agents from this document.
>
> **YOUR FIRST ACTION:**
> 1. Run Phase 0: @markdown agent self-verification (below)
> 2. Run Setup Phase: consolidated prompt to gather inputs
> 3. Determine execution mode from user input (`:auto` or `:confirm`)
> 4. Load the corresponding YAML file from `assets/`:
>    - Auto mode → `create_agent_auto.yaml`
>    - Confirm mode → `create_agent_confirm.yaml`
> 5. Execute the YAML workflow step by step
>
> The @markdown references below are self-verification checks — not dispatch instructions.
> All content after the Setup Phase is reference context for the YAML workflow.

---

# 🚨 PHASE 0: @MARKDOWN AGENT VERIFICATION

**STATUS: ☐ BLOCKED**

```
EXECUTE THIS AUTOMATIC SELF-CHECK (NOT A USER QUESTION):

SELF-CHECK: Are you operating as the @markdown agent?
│
├─ INDICATORS that you ARE @markdown agent:
│   ├─ You were invoked with "@markdown" prefix
│   ├─ You have template-first workflow capabilities
│   ├─ You load templates BEFORE creating content
│   ├─ You validate template alignment AFTER creating
│
├─ IF YES (all indicators present):
│   └─ create_agent_verified = TRUE → Continue to Setup Phase
│
└─ IF NO or UNCERTAIN:
    │
    ├─ ⛔ HARD BLOCK - DO NOT PROCEED
    │
    ├─ DISPLAY to user:
    │   ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
    │   │ ⛔ MARKDOWN AGENT REQUIRED                                      │
    │   │                                                            │
    │   │ This command requires the @markdown agent for:              │
    │   │   • Template-first workflow (loads before creating)          │
    │   │   • Frontmatter validation                                 │
    │   │   • sk-doc skill integration                               │
    │   │                                                            │
    │   │ To proceed, restart with:                                  │
    │   │   @markdown /create:agent [agent-name]                      │
    │   │                                                            │
    │   │ Reference: [runtime_agent_path]/markdown.md                 │
    │   └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
    │
    └─ RETURN: STATUS=FAIL ERROR="Markdown agent required"
```

**Phase Output:**
- `create_agent_verified = ________________`

---

# 🔒 UNIFIED SETUP PHASE

**STATUS: ☐ BLOCKED**

**🚨 SINGLE CONSOLIDATED PROMPT - ONE USER INTERACTION**

This workflow uses a SINGLE consolidated prompt to gather ALL required inputs in ONE user interaction.

**Round-trip optimization:** This workflow requires only 1 user interaction.

### `:auto` Setup Resolution

Setup contract: see `.opencode/skills/system-spec-kit/references/workflows/auto_mode_contract.md`.

Under `execution_mode = AUTONOMOUS` (from the `:auto` suffix), follow the three-tier flow:

1. **Tier 1 — Resolve confidently** (contract §1): parse `$ARGUMENTS` flags + `PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:` block (§2) + the Default Resolution Table below (§3). When every required field is resolved, persist to `{spec_path}/create-agent-config.json` when a spec is linked, otherwise `/tmp/create-agent-config.json` (shape: `agentName`, `agentPath`, `specChoice`, `specPath`, `executionMode: "auto"`, `memoryChoice`), bind runtime YAML placeholders, set `STATUS: PASSED`, load `.opencode/commands/create/assets/create_agent_auto.yaml`. End §0.

2. **Tier 2 — Targeted ask** (contract §1): when 1-2 required fields are genuinely ambiguous AND no default exists, emit ONE narrow question per ambiguous field. Command-specific Tier-2-eligible fields (per the Default Resolution Table below): `spec_choice`. **Ordering rule**: none needed.

3. **Tier 3 — Fail fast** (contract §4): emit the named-missing-inputs error format with `/create:agent:auto` as the command name. Exit non-zero. Do not load YAML.

`:confirm` path stays unchanged — see the consolidated setup prompt section below.

### PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS Schema (for `:auto` non-interactive dispatch)

The dispatched prompt body may contain one structured marker block. Parse it before applying defaults. Grammar: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2.

```yaml
PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:
  agent_name: quality-gate  # kebab-case string
  agent_path: .opencode/agents/  # runtime agent directory path
  spec_choice: new  # existing | new | update-related | skip
  spec_path: .opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/  # explicit path when applicable
  execution_mode: AUTONOMOUS  # from :auto suffix
  memory_choice: skip  # latest | recent3 | skip | n/a
```

Rules: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2 (unspecified fields fall back to default; marker fields take precedence over `$ARGUMENTS` flags; unknown fields warn; malformed lines parse-error).

### Default Resolution Table

| Field | Required | Resolves Via | Default | Tier-2 Candidate |
|-------|----------|--------------|---------|------------------|
| `agent_name` | Y | `$ARGUMENTS` positional agent name, or marker `agent_name` | none | N |
| `agent_path` | Y | flag `--path`, marker `agent_path`, runtime profile default | runtime agent path | N |
| `spec_choice` | Y | marker `spec_choice`, or targeted choice among existing/new/update-related/skip | none | Y, when related specs exist and the folder choice is ambiguous |
| `spec_path` | Conditional | marker `spec_path`, derived from `spec_choice`, or null when `spec_choice` is `skip` | none | N |
| `execution_mode` | Y | attached suffix `:auto` or marker `execution_mode` | `AUTONOMOUS` under `:auto` | N |
| `memory_choice` | N | marker `memory_choice`, prior-session detection, or default | `skip` when no prior continuity records exist | N |

```
EXECUTE THIS SINGLE CONSOLIDATED PROMPT:

1. CHECK for mode suffix in $ARGUMENTS or command invocation:
   ├─ ":auto" suffix detected → execution_mode = "AUTONOMOUS" (pre-set, omit Q2)
   ├─ ":confirm" suffix detected → execution_mode = "INTERACTIVE" (pre-set, omit Q2)
   └─ No suffix → execution_mode = "ASK" (include Q2 in prompt)

2. CHECK if $ARGUMENTS contains an agent name (ignoring flags):
   ├─ IF $ARGUMENTS has content → agent_name = extracted value, omit Q0
   │   ├─ Extract --mode flag if present (optional)
   │   ├─ VALIDATE agent name format:
   │   │   ├─ Must be kebab-case (lowercase, hyphens, digits only)
   │   │   ├─ Must match folder name exactly
   │   │   ├─ No uppercase, underscores, or special characters
   │   │   └─ IF invalid: include Q0 in prompt with format guidance
   │   └─ Store output path as: agent_path (default: [runtime_agent_path]/)
   └─ IF $ARGUMENTS is empty → include Q0 in prompt

3. Search for related spec folders:
   $ ls -d specs/*/ 2>/dev/null | tail -10

4. Determine if prior-session context loading is needed:
   - Will be asked ONLY if user selects A or C for spec folder AND the spec docs include recent `_memory.continuity` entries or a `handover.md`
   - Include Q3 placeholder with note "(if using existing spec with prior-session context)"

5. ASK user with SINGLE CONSOLIDATED prompt (include only applicable questions):

   ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
   │ **Before proceeding, please answer:**                          │
   │                                                                │
   │ **Q0. Agent Name** (if not provided in command):               │
   │    What agent would you like to create?                        │
   │    Format: kebab-case (e.g., quality-gate, security-audit)     │
   │                                                                │
   │ **Q1. Spec Folder** (required):                                │
   │    A) Use existing: [suggest if related found]                 │
   │    B) Create new spec folder (Recommended)                     │
   │    C) Update related spec: [if partial match found]            │
   │    D) Skip documentation                                       │
   │                                                                │
   │ **Q2. Execution Mode** (if no :auto/:confirm suffix):            │
   │    A) Interactive - Confirm at each step (Recommended)          │
   │    B) Autonomous - Execute without prompts                     │
   │                                                                │
   │ **Q3. Prior Session Context** (if existing spec has it):        │
   │    A) Load `handover.md` + `_memory.continuity` from            │
   │       `implementation-summary.md`                                │
   │    B) Load canonical spec docs (spec.md, plan.md, tasks.md,     │
   │       decision-record.md) up to a recent cap                    │
   │    C) Skip (start fresh)                                       │
   │                                                                │
   │ Reply with answers, e.g.: "B, A, C" or "quality-gate, B, A, C" │
   └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

6. WAIT for user response (DO NOT PROCEED)

7. Parse response and store ALL results:
   - agent_name = [from Q0 or $ARGUMENTS]
   - agent_path = [from --path flag or default runtime path ([runtime_agent_path]/)]
   - spec_choice = [A/B/C/D from Q1]
   - spec_path = [derived path or null if D]
   - execution_mode = [AUTONOMOUS/INTERACTIVE from suffix or Q2]
   - memory_choice = [A/B/C from Q3, or N/A if not applicable]

8. Execute background operations based on choices:
   - IF spec_choice == B: Find next number and create: specs/[NNN]-[agent-name]/
   - IF memory_choice == A: Load most recent memory file
   - IF memory_choice == B: Load up to 3 recent memory files

9. SET STATUS: ✅ PASSED

**STOP HERE** - Wait for user to answer ALL applicable questions before continuing.

⛔ HARD STOP: DO NOT proceed until user explicitly answers
⛔ NEVER auto-create spec folders without user confirmation
⛔ NEVER auto-select execution mode without suffix or explicit choice
⛔ NEVER split these questions into multiple prompts
⛔ NEVER infer agent names from context, screenshots, or conversation history
```

**Phase Output:**
- `create_agent_verified = ________________`
- `agent_name = ________________`
- `agent_path = ________________`
- `spec_choice = ___` | `spec_path = ________________`
- `execution_mode = ________________`
- `memory_loaded = ________________`

---

## PHASE STATUS VERIFICATION (BLOCKING)

**Before continuing to the workflow, verify ALL values are set:**

| FIELD                | REQUIRED      | YOUR VALUE | SOURCE                 |
| -------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ---------------------- |
| create_agent_verified | ✅ Yes         | ______     | Automatic check        |
| agent_name           | ✅ Yes         | ______     | Q0 or $ARGUMENTS       |
| agent_path           | ✅ Yes         | ______     | --path flag or default |

codex
The command does cite the auto-mode contract in section zero. I’m pulling exact line numbers now so the verdict is anchored to the file rather than my paraphrase.
exec
/bin/zsh -lc "nl -ba .opencode/commands/create/agent.md | sed -n '70,125p'" in /Users/michelkerkmeester/MEGA/Development/Code_Environment/Public
 succeeded in 0ms:
    70	# 🔒 UNIFIED SETUP PHASE
    71	
    72	**STATUS: ☐ BLOCKED**
    73	
    74	**🚨 SINGLE CONSOLIDATED PROMPT - ONE USER INTERACTION**
    75	
    76	This workflow uses a SINGLE consolidated prompt to gather ALL required inputs in ONE user interaction.
    77	
    78	**Round-trip optimization:** This workflow requires only 1 user interaction.
    79	
    80	### `:auto` Setup Resolution
    81	
    82	Setup contract: see `.opencode/skills/system-spec-kit/references/workflows/auto_mode_contract.md`.
    83	
    84	Under `execution_mode = AUTONOMOUS` (from the `:auto` suffix), follow the three-tier flow:
    85	
    86	1. **Tier 1 — Resolve confidently** (contract §1): parse `$ARGUMENTS` flags + `PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:` block (§2) + the Default Resolution Table below (§3). When every required field is resolved, persist to `{spec_path}/create-agent-config.json` when a spec is linked, otherwise `/tmp/create-agent-config.json` (shape: `agentName`, `agentPath`, `specChoice`, `specPath`, `executionMode: "auto"`, `memoryChoice`), bind runtime YAML placeholders, set `STATUS: PASSED`, load `.opencode/commands/create/assets/create_agent_auto.yaml`. End §0.
    87	
    88	2. **Tier 2 — Targeted ask** (contract §1): when 1-2 required fields are genuinely ambiguous AND no default exists, emit ONE narrow question per ambiguous field. Command-specific Tier-2-eligible fields (per the Default Resolution Table below): `spec_choice`. **Ordering rule**: none needed.
    89	
    90	3. **Tier 3 — Fail fast** (contract §4): emit the named-missing-inputs error format with `/create:agent:auto` as the command name. Exit non-zero. Do not load YAML.
    91	
    92	`:confirm` path stays unchanged — see the consolidated setup prompt section below.
    93	
    94	### PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS Schema (for `:auto` non-interactive dispatch)
    95	
    96	The dispatched prompt body may contain one structured marker block. Parse it before applying defaults. Grammar: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2.
    97	
    98	```yaml
    99	PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS:
   100	  agent_name: quality-gate  # kebab-case string
   101	  agent_path: .opencode/agents/  # runtime agent directory path
   102	  spec_choice: new  # existing | new | update-related | skip
   103	  spec_path: .opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/  # explicit path when applicable
   104	  execution_mode: AUTONOMOUS  # from :auto suffix
   105	  memory_choice: skip  # latest | recent3 | skip | n/a
   106	```
   107	
   108	Rules: see `auto_mode_contract.md` §2 (unspecified fields fall back to default; marker fields take precedence over `$ARGUMENTS` flags; unknown fields warn; malformed lines parse-error).
   109	
   110	### Default Resolution Table
   111	
   112	| Field | Required | Resolves Via | Default | Tier-2 Candidate |
   113	|-------|----------|--------------|---------|------------------|
   114	| `agent_name` | Y | `$ARGUMENTS` positional agent name, or marker `agent_name` | none | N |
   115	| `agent_path` | Y | flag `--path`, marker `agent_path`, runtime profile default | runtime agent path | N |
   116	| `spec_choice` | Y | marker `spec_choice`, or targeted choice among existing/new/update-related/skip | none | Y, when related specs exist and the folder choice is ambiguous |
   117	| `spec_path` | Conditional | marker `spec_path`, derived from `spec_choice`, or null when `spec_choice` is `skip` | none | N |
   118	| `execution_mode` | Y | attached suffix `:auto` or marker `execution_mode` | `AUTONOMOUS` under `:auto` | N |
   119	| `memory_choice` | N | marker `memory_choice`, prior-session detection, or default | `skip` when no prior continuity records exist | N |
   120	
   121	```
   122	EXECUTE THIS SINGLE CONSOLIDATED PROMPT:
   123	
   124	1. CHECK for mode suffix in $ARGUMENTS or command invocation:
   125	   ├─ ":auto" suffix detected → execution_mode = "AUTONOMOUS" (pre-set, omit Q2)

codex
Citation present: yes, line 82

Section zero Tier reached: 1

Setup question emitted: no

Resolved field map:
- `agent_name`: `quality-gate`
- `agent_path`: `.opencode/agents/`
- `spec_choice`: `new`
- `spec_path`: `.opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/`
- `execution_mode`: `AUTONOMOUS`
- `memory_choice`: `skip`

STATUS value: PASSED

Verdict: PASS

Tier-1 reasoning: every required field is present in the `PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS` block, and marker fields take precedence per lines 86 and 108. No Tier-2 ambiguity remains, so no setup question should be emitted. I did not load the YAML workflow or write the config file, per your test constraints.
hook: Stop
hook: Stop Completed
tokens used
7,342
Citation present: yes, line 82

Section zero Tier reached: 1

Setup question emitted: no

Resolved field map:
- `agent_name`: `quality-gate`
- `agent_path`: `.opencode/agents/`
- `spec_choice`: `new`
- `spec_path`: `.opencode/specs/103-example/001-quality-gate/`
- `execution_mode`: `AUTONOMOUS`
- `memory_choice`: `skip`

STATUS value: PASSED

Verdict: PASS

Tier-1 reasoning: every required field is present in the `PRE-BOUND SETUP ANSWERS` block, and marker fields take precedence per lines 86 and 108. No Tier-2 ambiguity remains, so no setup question should be emitted. I did not load the YAML workflow or write the config file, per your test constraints.


=== EXIT 0; WALL 32s ===
