AWF — AI Workflow Framework CLI
AWF — AI Workflow Framework CLI

Package Documentation Guide

AWF provides package-level documentation via doc.go files, enabling developers to discover implementation details, architecture patterns, and usage examples without reading raw source code.

Discovering Package Documentation

Using go doc Command

The fastest way to explore any AWF package:

# View domain layer documentation
go doc ./internal/domain/workflow
go doc ./internal/domain/ports

# View application layer documentation
go doc ./internal/application

# View infrastructure adapters
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/agents
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/pluginmgr
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/executor
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/repository
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/logger
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/expression
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/store

# View CLI interfaces
go doc ./internal/interfaces/cli
go doc ./internal/interfaces/cli/ui

# View public packages
go doc ./pkg/interpolation
go doc ./pkg/validation
go doc ./pkg/retry

Using go doc with Patterns

Search for specific types or functions:

# Find a specific type
go doc ./internal/domain/workflow Workflow
go doc ./internal/infrastructure/agents ProviderRegistry

# List all exported symbols in a package
go doc -all ./internal/application

Viewing HTML Documentation

Generate interactive HTML documentation:

# Start local Go documentation server
godoc -http=:6060

# Then visit http://localhost:6060/pkg/github.com/awf-project/cli/internal/domain/workflow/

Documentation Structure

Each doc.go file follows a consistent structure:

// Package <name> provides <primary responsibility>.
//
// # Architecture Role
//
// <Layer and responsibility within hexagonal architecture>
//
// # Key Types
//
//   - TypeName - Brief description
//   - AnotherType - What it does
//
// # Usage Example
//
//   // Example code demonstrating typical usage
//
// # Port Implementations
//
// This package implements these domain ports:
//   - ports.PortName - Description
//
// See [parent_package] for more context.
package <name>

Documentation Tiers

Documentation depth varies by package complexity:

Concise Style (20-30 lines)

Used for single-concern packages with straightforward purposes.

Examples: executor, expression, store

// Package executor provides shell command execution.
//
// The ShellExecutor adapts the ports.CommandExecutor interface, enabling
// AWF to invoke arbitrary shell commands with environment context,
// working directory support, and process group management for graceful
// termination.
//
// Usage:
//
//	executor := executor.NewShellExecutor(logger)
//	result, err := executor.Execute(ctx, ports.Command{
//		Name:  "sh",
//		Args:  []string{"-c", "echo 'Hello'"},
//		Env:   []string{"KEY=value"},
//		Dir:   "/tmp",
//	})
//
// See [ports.CommandExecutor] for the interface definition.
package executor

Medium Style (40-50 lines)

Used for packages with 4-8 files or moderate complexity.

Examples: logger, cli/ui

// Package ui provides output formatting and interactive prompts.
//
// # Architecture Role
//
// This package implements presentation layer concerns for the CLI interface:
// colored output, progress indicators, interactive step execution feedback,
// and dry-run visualization.
//
// # Key Types
//
//   - OutputWriter - Text and JSON output formatting
//   - CLIPrompt - Interactive step execution feedback
//   - DryRunFormatter - Workflow preview visualization
//
// Usage:
//
//	output := ui.NewOutputWriter(os.Stdout, "json")
//	output.Success("Workflow completed")
//
//	prompt := ui.NewCLIPrompt(stdio, logger)
//	action, err := prompt.PromptAction(ctx, step)
//
// See [../] for CLI command integration.
package ui

Comprehensive Style (60-80 lines)

Used for large packages with 8+ files or complex cross-concerns.

Examples: agents, plugin, repository, cli

// Package agents provides AI agent provider integrations.
//
// # Architecture Role
//
// This package implements the application-level agent execution layer, coordinating
// Claude, Gemini, Codex, OpenCode, and OpenAI-compatible agent providers. It handles provider
// selection, prompt templating, response parsing, and integration with the
// ExecutionService for multi-turn conversations.
//
// # Key Types
//
// Providers (implement ports.AgentProvider):
//   - ClaudeProvider - Claude via claude CLI
//   - GeminiProvider - Gemini API
//   - CodexProvider - OpenAI Codex (legacy)
//   - OpenAICompatibleProvider - Any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint
//
// Execution:
//   - CLIExecutor - Invokes shell commands with context
//   - ProviderRegistry - Manages available providers
//   - AgentStep - Represents a single agent invocation
//
// # Usage Example
//
//	registry := agents.NewProviderRegistry(logger)
//	provider := registry.Get("claude")
//	response, err := provider.Execute(ctx, ports.AgentRequest{...})
//
// # Port Implementations
//
//   - ports.AgentProvider - Multi-turn conversation interface
//   - ports.CommandExecutor - Shell command execution
//
// # Design Principles
//
//   - Provider agnostic: Each provider is swappable via registry
//   - Context-aware: Supports conversation state across turns
//   - Error resilience: Graceful degradation on provider unavailability
//
// See [../application] for integration with ExecutionService.
package agents

Content Guidelines

What to Include

  • Purpose: What the package does in 1-2 sentences
  • Architecture Role: Where it fits in hexagonal layers
  • Key Types: Exported types with brief descriptions
  • Port Implementations: Which domain ports this package implements
  • Usage Example: Minimal runnable code showing typical usage
  • Related Links: Links to related packages or documentation

What to Avoid

  • Implementation details (private functions, internal algorithms)
  • Test or example-only content
  • Deprecated patterns or legacy code
  • External dependency documentation (users should consult upstream docs)
  • Comments better suited for code-level documentation

Formatting Rules

  • Use # Section Headers (Markdown style) for organization
  • Indent code blocks with tabs (Go doc convention)
  • Link to related packages using [package.Type] syntax
  • Use --- for section breaks when needed
  • Keep lines under 80 characters for readability

Integration with Development Workflow

When Writing New Code

If you add a new package:

  1. Create doc.go file in the package root
  2. Start with concise style (20-30 lines)
  3. Include at least one usage example
  4. Run go doc ./<package> to verify output
  5. Update parent package’s see also reference if relevant

Maintaining Existing Documentation

When modifying a package:

  • Update doc.go if you change exported APIs
  • Add new types to the “Key Types” section
  • Update usage examples if patterns change
  • Keep documentation in sync with code

Code Review Checklist

For PRs affecting documented packages:

  • go doc ./... produces valid output
  • New exported types documented in doc.go
  • Usage examples compile and are accurate
  • No conflicting package comments in non-doc.go files

Architecture Coverage

All key packages now have documentation:

Domain Layer (4 packages)

  • internal/domain/workflow - Workflow entities and validation
  • internal/domain/ports - Port interfaces (adapters implement these)
  • internal/domain/operation - Operation interface
  • internal/domain/errors - Structured error types and codes

Application Layer (1 package)

  • internal/application - Execution engine and services

Infrastructure Layer (11 packages)

  • internal/infrastructure/agents - AI provider adapters
  • internal/infrastructure/executor - Shell command execution
  • internal/infrastructure/expression - Expression evaluation
  • internal/infrastructure/logger - Logging adapters
  • internal/infrastructure/pluginmgr - Plugin system
  • internal/infrastructure/repository - Workflow loading
  • internal/infrastructure/store - State and history persistence
  • internal/infrastructure/config - Configuration management
  • internal/infrastructure/errors - Error formatting
  • internal/infrastructure/diagram - DOT diagram generation

Interface Layer (2 packages)

  • internal/interfaces/cli - CLI commands and structure
  • internal/interfaces/cli/ui - Output formatting and prompts

Public Packages (3 packages)

  • pkg/interpolation - Template variable substitution
  • pkg/validation - Input validation rules
  • pkg/retry - Backoff strategies

Total: 21 documented packages covering 100% of public APIs.

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