id: task-13.1 title: 'CLI: Agent Instruction File Selection' status: Done assignee: [] reporter: '@MrLesk' created_date: '2025-06-09' updated_date: '2025-06-09' labels:

• cli
• agents dependencies: [] parent_task_id: task-13

Description

Replace the existing yes/no prompt in backlog init with a multi-select menu. Users can choose any combination of the following guideline files to update with Backlog instructions:

• .cursorrules
• CLAUDE.md
• AGENTS.md
• README.md

Acceptance Criteria

• [x] backlog init displays a multi-select prompt for agent instruction files.
• [x] Users can select one or more files, or skip entirely.
• [x] Selected files are created or appended with instructions; unselected files remain unchanged.
• [x] Automated tests cover the new selection flow.

Implementation Notes

• Replaced yes/no prompt with numbered multi-select menu in src/cli.ts:52-65.
• Users can select from .cursorrules, CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, and README.md files.
• Menu displays numbered options (1-4) and accepts comma-separated selections.
• Blank input skips agent instruction file creation entirely.
• Implementation uses addAgentInstructions() function to handle file creation/appending.
• Test coverage provided by "should create agent instruction files when requested" in src/test/cli.test.ts.
• Maintains backward compatibility while improving user experience with more granular control.