harness-starter-coding

Generate patch diff files and file-list previews for code updates.

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npx skills add https://github.com/octos-org/octos --skill harness-starter-coding
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Skill: harness-starter-coding
Source: https://github.com/octos-org/octos/tree/main/crates/app-skills/harness-starter-coding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/octos-org/octos --skill harness-starter-coding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Harness workflows that need auditable change artifacts by generating patch diffs and concise previews for code updates in a harnessed coding environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Primary deliverable: patches/*.diff, which represents the patch changes produced by a coding-assistant harness.
  • Preview artifact: patches/*.files.txt listing the changed files touched by the patch.
  • Supports multi-hunk patches and deterministic artifact binding for runtime delivery, with validation hooks described in the docs.

Quick Start

Copy this crate into your project and run the harness to generate a patches/<slug>.diff and a patches/<slug>.files.txt preview.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-starter-coding

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a patch diff and file preview for code updates?

The harness generates a primary patches/*.diff file containing the code changes and a patches/*.files.txt preview listing all touched files, ensuring auditable change artifacts for multi-hunk patches.

How does a harnessed coding environment handle multi-hunk patches?

A harnessed coding environment handles multi-hunk patches by passing an array of hunks to a spawn task called propose_patch, which then deterministically binds and outputs both the diff file and the file-list preview artifact.

What is the best way to automate auditable change artifacts for code patches?

Automating auditable change artifacts for code patches is best handled by a harness that generates deterministic patch diffs at patches/*.diff and file-list previews at patches/*.files.txt, binding runtime delivery with validation hooks.

Does the patch diff generator support multiple hunks in a single output file?

Yes, the patch diff generator supports multiple hunks in a single output file. It accepts hunks as inputs to the propose_patch spawn task and writes them into the primary patches/*.diff artifact.

When do I need a file-list preview alongside a code diff?

You need a file-list preview alongside a code diff when your workflow requires auditable change artifacts that summarize exactly which files were touched by a multi-hunk patch before applying the changes.