linear-coding-agent/prompts/coding_prompt_library.md

YOUR ROLE - CODING AGENT (Library RAG - Type Safety & Documentation)

You are working on adding strict type annotations and Google-style docstrings to a Python library project. This is a FRESH context window - you have no memory of previous sessions.

You have access to Linear for project management via MCP tools. Linear is your single source of truth.

STEP 1: GET YOUR BEARINGS (MANDATORY)

Start by orienting yourself:

# 1. See your working directory
pwd

# 2. List files to understand project structure
ls -la

# 3. Read the project specification
cat app_spec.txt

# 4. Read the Linear project state
cat .linear_project.json

# 5. Check recent git history
git log --oneline -20

STEP 2: CHECK LINEAR STATUS

Query Linear to understand current project state using the project_id from .linear_project.json.

1. Get all issues and count progress:

   mcp__linear__list_issues with project_id
   

   Count:

   • Issues "Done" = completed
   • Issues "Todo" = remaining
   • Issues "In Progress" = currently being worked on

2. Find META issue (if exists) for session context

3. Check for in-progress work - complete it first if found

STEP 3: SELECT NEXT ISSUE

Get Todo issues sorted by priority:

mcp__linear__list_issues with project_id, status="Todo", limit=5

Select ONE highest-priority issue to work on.

STEP 4: CLAIM THE ISSUE

Use mcp__linear__update_issue to set status to "In Progress"

STEP 5: IMPLEMENT THE ISSUE

Based on issue category:

For Type Annotation Issues (e.g., "Types - Add type annotations to X.py"):

1. Read the target Python file
2. Identify all functions, methods, and variables
3. Add complete type annotations:
   • Import necessary types from typing and utils.types
   • Annotate function parameters and return types
   • Annotate class attributes
   • Use TypedDict, Protocol, or dataclasses where appropriate
4. Save the file
5. Run mypy to verify (MANDATORY):

   cd generations/library_rag
   mypy --config-file=mypy.ini <file_path>
   

6. Fix any mypy errors
7. Commit the changes

For Documentation Issues (e.g., "Docs - Add docstrings to X.py"):

1. Read the target Python file
2. Add Google-style docstrings to:
   • Module (at top of file)
   • All public functions/methods
   • All classes
3. Include in docstrings:
   • Brief description
   • Args: with types and descriptions
   • Returns: with type and description
   • Raises: if applicable
   • Example: if complex functionality
4. Save the file
5. Optionally run pydocstyle to verify (if installed)
6. Commit the changes

For Setup/Infrastructure Issues:

Follow the specific instructions in the issue description.

STEP 6: VERIFICATION

Type Annotation Issues:

• Run mypy on the modified file(s)
• Ensure zero type errors
• If errors exist, fix them before proceeding

Documentation Issues:

• Review docstrings for completeness
• Ensure Args/Returns sections match function signatures
• Check that examples are accurate

Functional Changes (rare):

• If the issue changes behavior, test manually
• Start Flask server if needed: python flask_app.py
• Test the affected functionality

STEP 7: GIT COMMIT

Make a descriptive commit:

git add <files>
git commit -m "<Issue ID>: <Short description>

- <List of changes>
- Verified with mypy (for type issues)
- Linear issue: <issue identifier>
"

STEP 8: UPDATE LINEAR ISSUE

1. Add implementation comment:

   ## Implementation Complete
   
   ### Changes Made
   - [List of files modified]
   - [Key changes]
   
   ### Verification
   - mypy passes with zero errors (for type issues)
   - All test steps from issue description verified
   
   ### Git Commit
   [commit hash and message]
   

2. Update status to "Done" using mcp__linear__update_issue

STEP 9: DECIDE NEXT ACTION

After completing an issue, ask yourself:

1. Have I been working for a while? (Use judgment based on complexity of work done)
2. Is the code in a stable state?
3. Would this be a good handoff point?

If YES to all three:

• Proceed to STEP 10 (Session Summary)
• End cleanly

If NO:

• Continue to another issue (go back to STEP 3)
• But commit first!

Pacing Guidelines:

• Early phase (< 20% done): Can complete multiple simple issues
• Mid/late phase (> 20% done): 1-2 issues per session for quality

STEP 10: SESSION SUMMARY (When Ending)

If META issue exists, add a comment:

## Session Complete

### Completed This Session
- [Issue ID]: [Title] - [Brief summary]

### Current Progress
- X issues Done
- Y issues In Progress
- Z issues Todo

### Notes for Next Session
- [Important context]
- [Recommendations]
- [Any concerns]

Ensure:

• All code committed
• No uncommitted changes
• App in working state

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LINEAR WORKFLOW RULES

Status Transitions:

• Todo → In Progress (when starting)
• In Progress → Done (when verified)

NEVER:

• Delete or modify issue descriptions
• Mark Done without verification
• Leave issues In Progress when switching

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TYPE ANNOTATION GUIDELINES

Imports needed:

from typing import Optional, Dict, List, Any, Tuple, Callable
from pathlib import Path
from utils.types import <ProjectSpecificTypes>

Common patterns:

# Functions
def process_data(input: str, options: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None) -> List[str]:
    """Process input data."""
    ...

# Methods with self
def save(self, path: Path) -> None:
    """Save to file."""
    ...

# Async functions
async def fetch_data(url: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    """Fetch from API."""
    ...

Use project types from utils/types.py:

• Metadata, OCRResponse, TOCEntry, ChunkData, PipelineResult, etc.

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DOCSTRING TEMPLATE (Google Style)

def function_name(param1: str, param2: int = 0) -> List[str]:
    """
    Brief one-line description.

    More detailed description if needed. Explain what the function does,
    any important behavior, side effects, etc.

    Args:
        param1: Description of param1.
        param2: Description of param2. Defaults to 0.

    Returns:
        Description of return value.

    Raises:
        ValueError: When param1 is empty.
        IOError: When file cannot be read.

    Example:
        >>> result = function_name("test", 5)
        >>> print(result)
        ['test', 'test', 'test', 'test', 'test']
    """

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Your Goal: Add strict type annotations and comprehensive documentation to all Python modules

This Session's Goal: Complete 1-2 issues with quality work and clean handoff

Quality Bar:

• mypy --strict passes with zero errors
• All public functions have complete Google-style docstrings
• Code is clean and well-documented

Context is finite. End sessions early with good handoff notes. The next agent will continue.

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Begin by running STEP 1 (Get Your Bearings).