nw-command-design-patterns

Command design patterns standardize robust command definitions by separating declarative templates into what a command does and how it executes. This reduces duplication and ensures reliable orchestrator and dispatcher workflows across NW skills.

Standardize command definitions by enforcing YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, applying declarative templates, and following canonical examples. This ensures consistent command structure and reliable integration across NW skills.

Avoid anti-patterns in orchestrator commands by following compression guidelines, size targets, and evidence-based guidelines provided by canonical command templates. These patterns prevent unsafe command definitions and improve execution efficiency.

Load sub-skills into dispatcher command templates by following structured sub-skill loading rules and orchestration patterns. These rules define how to safely integrate additional skills and manage workflow execution dependencies.

Audit command definitions by reviewing them against canonical examples and declarative templates that enforce size targets and YAML frontmatter. This verifies the command adheres to NW pattern structure and loading requirements.

Command definitions cause workflow duplication and errors when they lack declarative templates, anti-pattern guidance, and size targets. Applying canonical examples and structured sub-skill loading rules resolves these scaling and reliability issues.