id: task-59 title: Simplify init command with modern CLI status: Done assignee:

• '@codex' created_date: '2025-06-14' updated_date: '2025-06-14' labels:
• cli dependencies: []

Description

Simplify the backlog init command by removing the TUI wizard and replacing it with a plain CLI questionnaire similar to modern tools like vue-cli. The agent instruction file selection should use checkboxes rendered directly in the terminal. Users can navigate with arrow keys, toggle selections with , and press to confirm. Display a hint explaining these controls.

Acceptance Criteria

• [x] backlog init prompts for project and reporter names using standard text prompts
• [x] Agent selection presents checkboxes and instructions on how to select
• [x] Implementation relies on a lightweight prompt library (e.g. prompts)
• [x] No blessed TUI is used during init
• [x] Tests and lint pass

Implementation Notes

The backlog init command has been successfully simplified from a blessed-based TUI wizard to a modern CLI questionnaire:

Key Changes:

• Text prompts: Replaced TUI input fields with standard promptText() calls using readline for project name and reporter name collection
• Agent selection: Implemented checkbox-based selection using the prompts library with multiselect type, providing arrow key navigation, space bar toggling, and enter to confirm
• User experience: Added helpful hint text ("- Space to select · Enter to confirm") to guide users through the selection process
• Dependency management: Leveraged existing prompts dependency, avoiding need for additional libraries

Current Implementation (src/cli.ts:44-122):

1. Git repository check with y/N prompt for initialization if needed
2. Project name prompt using promptText()
3. Reporter name prompt with optional global storage
4. Agent instruction file selection using prompts.multiselect() with checkboxes
5. Backlog initialization and file creation

Test Coverage: All existing CLI integration tests continue to pass, including specific init command tests that verify:

• Project initialization in existing git repos
• Directory structure creation
• Agent instruction file generation
• Git commit automation

The implementation meets all acceptance criteria while maintaining backward compatibility and test coverage.