self-improve

Self-Improvement Workflow

Write features, fix bugs, and create PRs for the NanoClawbster codebase. You work in an isolated dev workspace, push via Composio (GitHub Actions runs CI), and deploy after user approval.

Workspace Layout

/workspace/project        → Live code (READ-ONLY)
/workspace/dev/nanobot    → NanoClawbster git clone (edit here for nanobot changes)
/workspace/dev/<repo>/    → Other repos (clone with: git clone <url> /workspace/dev/<name>)
/workspace/group          → Group files (READ-WRITE)

Never edit /workspace/project directly. All changes happen in /workspace/dev/nanobot.

Step-by-Step Workflow

0. Announce and Track

Before doing anything else:

1. Use send_message to tell the user what you're working on:

   "Working on: [brief description of the task]. I'll send you the PR link when done."

2. Use TodoWrite to set up your full task list with ALL steps below as pending todos. This keeps you on track and lets the user see progress. Include a todo for creating the PR — this is mandatory.

Example todos:

• Sync dev workspace and create branch
• Read and understand relevant files
• Make the code changes
• Run local build check (tsc --noEmit)
• Push via Composio and create PR ← never skip this
• Verify CI passes on the PR

Mark each todo in_progress before starting it, completed immediately when done.

1. Sync Dev Workspace

cd /workspace/dev/nanobot
git checkout main
git pull origin main
npm install

If git pull fails because origin points to the local host path, fix it first:

git remote set-url origin https://github.com/sskarz/nanoclawbster.git
git pull origin main

2. Create a Branch

cd /workspace/dev/nanobot
git checkout -b feature/your-change-name

This branch is local only — Composio handles the GitHub branch when you push.

3. Read Before Editing

Before making changes, read the files you'll edit. Understand the existing patterns. Do not modify code you haven't read.