feat: Session defaults improvements + factory simplification

[carmandale]

Summary

This PR builds on the excellent session defaults foundation from #121, #122, and #125 by adding critical bug fixes, architectural simplifications, and comprehensive improvements that benefit all session-aware tools.

Key Improvements

🔴 Critical Bug Fix: Remove .omit() Blocking Explicit Parameters

Problem: The .omit() pattern in public schemas was causing the MCP SDK to filter out explicit parameters before they reached the handler, breaking the core feature.

What was happening:

// Agent provides explicit parameters:
build_sim({ projectPath: "...", scheme: "MyScheme", simulatorId: "..." })

// But publicSchemaObject.omit({ projectPath: true, scheme: true, ... })
// meant MCP SDK filtered those out, handler received: {}
// Result: "scheme is required" error

The fix:

// Remove .omit() - make ALL fields visible as optional
const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;

Impact: Agents can now provide parameters explicitly OR use session defaults. Both workflows work correctly.

Files fixed: Applied to ALL 7 session-aware tools

🏗️ Factory Simplification: Remove Requirements DSL

Before (101 lines, complex config object):

createSessionAwareTool<T>({
  internalSchema: schema,
  logicFunction: logic,
  getExecutor: executor,
  requirements: [...],
  exclusivePairs: [...],
})

After (48 lines, simple positional params):

createSessionAwareTool<T>(
  schema,
  logic,
  executor,
  exclusivePairs
)

Benefits:

• 52% reduction in factory complexity
• Single source of truth (Zod schemas)
• Cleaner API
• Easier to extend

✅ Critical Validation: File Path Checking

Added to SessionStore.setDefaults():

• Validates file paths exist before storing
• Prevents late cryptic failures
• Clear error messages with recovery paths

🧹 Code Deduplication (-144 LOC)

Created 3 shared utilities:

• shared-schemas.ts: Common simulator schemas
• platform-utils.ts: Platform string → enum mapping
• simulator-validation.ts: Validation helpers

🧪 Comprehensive Testing (+59 tests)

• 23 session integration tests
• 29 empty string handling tests
• 11 file path validation tests
• 100% pass rate (1,233/1,233)

📚 Documentation (-365 lines)

Consolidated AGENT_QUICK_START.md (37.6% reduction) while keeping all essential information.

Quality Validation

✅ TypeScript: Zero errors
✅ ESLint: Zero errors
✅ Build: Successful
✅ Tests: 1,233/1,233 passing (100%)

Compatibility

• ✅ Merged and tested with latest upstream/main
• ✅ All existing tests updated and passing
• ✅ No breaking changes
• ✅ Backwards compatible

Benefits for Users

1. Bug Fix: Explicit parameters work correctly
2. Simpler Code: Easier to maintain and extend
3. Better Validation: File paths checked immediately
4. Comprehensive Tests: Better coverage
5. Clearer Docs: Easier to understand

Ready for review!

Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features

  • Added multi-platform build support for watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS on physical devices via the build_device tool.
  • Enhanced session management workflow with file path validation and mutual exclusivity enforcement.

• Documentation

  • Comprehensive guides for XcodeBuildMCP installation, configuration, and multi-platform workflows.
  • New troubleshooting guides for iPad testing and platform-specific development.
  • Setup documentation for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Factory Droid CLI integration.

• Bug Fixes

  • Improved iPad simulator testing compatibility with target platform validation.

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Walkthrough

Major overhaul adding comprehensive documentation (guides, research documents, specifications), refactoring session-aware tool handling with a simplified factory API across multiple simulator and project-discovery tools, expanding platform support (visionOS, watchOS, tvOS), introducing new utilities for platform mapping and simulator validation, and adding extensive test coverage for session defaults merging and parameter validation.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Summary
Documentation: Quick-start & Setup Guides AGENT_QUICK_START.md, AVP_WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md, INSTALLATION.md, FORK_SETUP_COMPLETE.md	Comprehensive multi-platform guides covering build/automation workflows, quick-start examples, installation steps, session management, and fork setup with verification instructions.
Documentation: Configuration & Architecture CLAUDE_CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md, MCP_CONFIG_LOCATIONS.md, WARP.md	Configuration reference covering Claude tools setup, MCP server locations, development architecture, and environment variables.
Documentation: Research & Best Practices RESEARCH_*.md, docs/research/MCP_TOOL_DESIGN_BEST_PRACTICES.md, docs/research/SCHEMA_DESIGN_RESEARCH.md	Research documents detailing MCP best practices, session management patterns, platform detection, framework architecture, and agent documentation guidelines.
Documentation: Troubleshooting & Architectural Assessment FIX_PROPOSAL_test_sim.md, docs/ARCHITECTURAL_ASSESSMENT_SESSION_DEFAULTS.md, docs/IPAD_TESTING_TROUBLESHOOTING.md	Troubleshooting guides, architectural assessments, and proposals for session defaults integration and iPad testing fixes.
Documentation: Specifications & Planning .agent-os/specs/001-rewrite-agent-quick-start.md, .agent-os/specs/2025-10-13-test-sim-session-integration-#2/SPEC.md, .agent-os/specs/2025-10-13-test-sim-session-integration-#2/tasks.md	Detailed specifications and phased task plans for quick-start rewrite and test_sim session integration.
Documentation: Personal/Fork & Tools Reference docs/personal/AVP_ENHANCEMENTS.md, docs/personal/DALE_CHANGES.md, docs/personal/FACTORY_AI_SETUP.md, docs/personal/TEAM_SETUP.md, docs/RELOADEROO_XCODEBUILDMCP_PRIMER.md, docs/TOOLS.md	Fork-specific documentation, tool reference updates with platform examples, and AI setup guides.
Documentation: Scripts & Miscellaneous AGENTS.md, CHANGELOG.md, README.md, scripts/README-sync.md, todos/*.md	Agent documentation updates, changelog with platform parameter, readme testing section, sync script documentation, and structured todo/planning templates.
Session-Aware Tool Factory & Error Handling src/utils/typed-tool-factory.ts	Simplified createSessionAwareTool API accepting (schema, logic, getExecutor, exclusivePairs) instead of object config; added createSessionAwareError for enhanced error formatting with session hints; replaced requirements DSL with Zod-based validation.
Session Store & Validation src/utils/session-store.ts, src/utils/__tests__/session-store.test.ts	Added file path existence validation and mutual exclusivity enforcement; extensive filesystem-based tests for defaults handling and conflict detection.
Platform & Simulator Utilities src/utils/platform-utils.ts, src/utils/simulator-validation.ts	New mapPlatformStringToEnum function for centralized platform mapping; new logUseLatestOSWarning helper for consolidated warning logic.
Shared Schemas for Simulators src/mcp/tools/simulator/shared-schemas.ts	Extracted shared Zod schema definitions: simulatorCommonOptions and projectWorkspaceOptions for reuse across simulator tools.
Tool Refactoring: Project Discovery src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/list_schemes.ts, src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/show_build_settings.ts, src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/__tests__/list_schemes.test.ts, src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/__tests__/show_build_settings.test.ts	Migrated to simplified createSessionAwareTool pattern; public schema now includes all fields (allowing session defaults); updated error messages and test expectations.
Tool Refactoring: Simulator Build Tools src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_sim.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_run_sim.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/test_sim.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/build_sim.test.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/build_run_sim.test.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/test_sim.test.ts	Added platform-aware handling via mapPlatformStringToEnum; migrated to simplified factory; unified base schema via shared options; added platform parameter; updated descriptions and tests with session-integration semantics.
Tool Refactoring: Simulator Discovery & Path Tools src/mcp/tools/simulator/get_sim_app_path.ts, src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/get_sim_app_path.test.ts	Migrated to simplified createSessionAwareTool pattern; expanded public schema with additional optional fields; updated tests for broader input validation.
Tool Refactoring: Device Build Tool src/mcp/tools/device/build_device.ts, src/mcp/tools/device/__tests__/build_device.test.ts	Added optional platform parameter (iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS) with dynamic destination mapping; tests verify platform-specific command generation and defaults.
Tool Refactoring: Utilities src/mcp/tools/utilities/clean.ts, src/mcp/tools/utilities/__tests__/clean.test.ts	Migrated to simplified createSessionAwareTool pattern; public schema now includes all fields; updated error message expectations.
Factory Tests & Session Integration Tests src/utils/__tests__/session-aware-tool-factory.test.ts	Updated to new createSessionAwareTool signature; added filesystem setup/teardown; extensive tests for defaults merging, XOR validation, and error handling with session context.
Build & Infrastructure build-plugins/plugin-discovery.js, .gitignore	Updated plugin discovery to exclude shared-schemas.ts; added .worktrees to ignored paths.
Scripts scripts/setup-claude-code.sh, scripts/sync-agent-quickstart.sh, scripts/diagnose-ipad-testing.sh	New setup scripts for configuring Claude tools, syncing quick-start across repos, and iPad testing diagnostics with colored output and validation.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant Agent
    participant Factory as createSessionAwareTool
    participant SessionStore
    participant Zod
    participant Logic
    participant Executor

    Agent->>Factory: handler(args)
    Factory->>SessionStore: getDefaults()
    SessionStore-->>Factory: sessionDefaults
    Factory->>Factory: cleanArgs (filter null/undefined)
    Factory->>Factory: prune exclusivePairs<br/>(remove conflicting defaults)
    Factory->>Factory: merge(sessionDefaults, cleanArgs)
    Factory->>Zod: schema.parse(merged)
    alt Validation Success
        Zod-->>Factory: validatedParams
        Factory->>Logic: logicFunction(params, executor)
        Logic->>Executor: executeCommand()
        Executor-->>Logic: result
        Logic-->>Factory: ToolResponse
        Factory-->>Agent: ToolResponse
    else Validation Error
        Zod-->>Factory: ZodError
        Factory->>Factory: createSessionAwareError<br/>(enhance error with hints)
        Factory-->>Agent: ToolResponse(error + session guidance)
    end

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Estimated code review effort

🎯 4 (Complex) | ⏱️ ~50 minutes

Rationale: This PR spans 60+ files with significant heterogeneity: extensive documentation additions (lower effort per file), coordinated refactoring of session-aware tools following a repeating pattern (moderate effort with pattern recognition), dense logic changes in the factory and session store (requiring careful validation), and widespread test updates with new expectations. While many changes are homogeneous pattern applications, the core factory and session handling changes introduce non-trivial logic density (merging, XOR pruning, error enrichment) that demands careful review. The coordination across multiple tool files and tests increases verification burden.

Possibly related PRs

• feat(simulator): migrate build_sim to session-aware defaults; concise description #120 — Implements the foundational session-defaults and createSessionAwareTool migration; directly related core refactoring.
• feat(simulator): migrate build_run_sim to session defaults #121 — Applies the same session-aware factory pattern to build_run_sim tool with public schema narrowing and test updates.
• Migrate simulator test tools to session defaults #122 — Migrates get_sim_app_path and test_sim to the session-aware factory, same change class.

Suggested labels

enhancement, documentation, refactoring, session-management

Poem

🐰 A session-aware whisker-twitch,
Docs bloom where tools once hitched,
From iOS to visionOS wide,
Platform fences brushed aside,
Defaults merge, and XOR flows—
The burrow's architecture glows! ✨

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Actionable comments posted: 14

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Some comments are outside the diff and can’t be posted inline due to platform limitations.

⚠️ Outside diff range comments (5)

src/mcp/tools/utilities/clean.ts (1)

137-146: Thread preferXcodebuild through executeXcodeBuildCommand
Pass the schema flag as the third boolean argument instead of hardcoding false:

   return executeXcodeBuildCommand(
     typedParams,
     {
       platform: cleanPlatform,
       logPrefix: 'Clean',
     },
-    false,
+    params.preferXcodebuild ?? false,
     'clean',
     executor,
   );

src/mcp/tools/simulator/get_sim_app_path.ts (2)

81-114: Public schema should be fully optional for session-aware tools.

To match the “public schema all optional” policy and prevent agent-side filtering/confusion, expose an all-optional public schema while keeping strict validation in getSimulatorAppPathSchema.

Apply:

-const publicSchemaObject = baseGetSimulatorAppPathSchema;
+const publicSchemaObject = baseGetSimulatorAppPathSchema.partial();

Also applies to: 292-298

---

246-253: Fix parameter-name mismatch: Next Steps use simulatorUuid but tool uses simulatorId.
src/mcp/tools/simulator/get_sim_app_path.ts has a Next Steps sample that uses simulatorUuid while the tool's schema/handler uses simulatorId — update the sample (lines ~248–252) to use simulatorId (or switch this tool to accept simulatorUuid) so the user-facing commands and tool parameters are consistent.

src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/show_build_settings.ts (1)

17-22: Public schema should expose all fields as optional (session-aware)

Current export uses baseSchemaObject with required scheme, which conflicts with the PR goal of optional public fields for session-aware tools. Make the public surface optional to let the factory merge session defaults and produce consistent errors.

Apply:

-const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;
+const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.partial();

Optionally, keep the “(Required)” wording in the description but clarify “required after merging args + session defaults.”

Also applies to: 105-116

src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_run_sim.ts (1)

437-446: Update tool names in Next Steps (build_run_sim.ts:437–446)

• Replace start_simulator_log_capture → start_sim_log_cap
• Replace launch_app_with_logs_in_simulator → launch_app_logs_sim

🧹 Nitpick comments (57)

todos/000-pending-p1-TEMPLATE.md (8)

1-7: Front matter: add title/owner/dates and standardize enums

Consider adding title, owner, created/updated/due fields, and standardize status/priority enums (e.g., status: pending|in_progress|blocked|done; priority: P0–P3). This also helps doc tooling and sorting.

 ---
 status: pending
-priority: p1
-issue_id: "000"
-tags: [template]
-dependencies: []
+priority: P1
+issue_id: "000"
+title: ""
+owner: ""
+created_at: "YYYY-MM-DD"
+updated_at: "YYYY-MM-DD"
+due_by: "YYYY-MM-DD"
+tags: [template]
+dependencies: []
+draft: true
 ---

---

9-9: Single source of truth for the title

Either keep H1 or move title to front matter (preferred). Avoid both to prevent duplication in generators.

Option A (drive from front matter; remove H1):

-# [Issue Title]

Option B (no front-matter title; keep H1 but make placeholder explicit):

-# [Issue Title]
+# TODO: Replace with issue title

---

14-18: Clarify locations format; support multiple entries

Use inline code and plural to hint at multiple findings.

-## Findings
-- [Key discovery points]
-- Location: [file_path:line_number]
-- [Additional context]
+## Findings
+- [Key discovery points]
+- Locations: [`path/to/file.ts:123`, `another/file.ts:45`]
+- [Additional context]

---

21-32: Enrich options with impact/confidence/assumptions

Adding these fields improves decision making and approvals.

 ### Option 1: [Primary solution name]
 - **Pros**: [Benefits and advantages]
 - **Cons**: [Drawbacks or limitations]
 - **Effort**: [Small/Medium/Large]
 - **Risk**: [Low/Medium/High]
+- **Impact**: [Low/Medium/High]
+- **Confidence**: [Low/Medium/High]
+- **Assumptions**: [Key assumptions]

 ### Option 2: [Alternative solution] (Optional)
 ...
+- **Impact**: [Low/Medium/High]
+- **Confidence**: [Low/Medium/High]
+- **Assumptions**: [Key assumptions]

---

33-41: Add rollout/mitigation details

Explicit rollout and rollback guidance reduces operational risk.

 ## Recommended Action
 [Leave blank - will be filled during approval phase]

 ## Technical Details
 ...
 - **Breaking Changes**: [Yes/No - describe if yes]
+- **Rollout Plan**: [Phased/Flagged/One-shot]
+- **Rollback Plan**: [How to revert safely]
+- **Feature Flag**: [Name if applicable]

---

47-52: Broaden acceptance criteria (docs, compatibility, security)

Capture non-functional gates commonly missed.

 ## Acceptance Criteria
 - [ ] [Specific, measurable success criterion 1]
 - [ ] [Specific, measurable success criterion 2]
 - [ ] Tests pass
 - [ ] Code reviewed and approved
+- [ ] Edge/negative cases covered
+- [ ] Docs updated (user/dev/ops)
+- [ ] Backward compatibility verified
+- [ ] Security/privacy implications assessed

---

53-64: Use ISO dates and consistent log template

Improve traceability with YYYY-MM-DD and uniform entries.

-### {date} - Initial Discovery
+### {YYYY-MM-DD} - Initial Discovery
 **By:** [Person/System]
 **Actions:**
 - Issue discovered
 - Initial triage completed
 - Priority assigned

---

11-66: Reduce grammar-bot noise from placeholders

Square-bracket placeholders trigger grammar linters. Prefer HTML comments or backticks where examples must render.

Examples:

• Replace visible instructions: [Detailed description ...] → <!-- Detailed description ... -->
• Example literals: file_path:line_number → `file_path:line_number`
• Or exclude todos/*.md from grammar checks in your tooling.

docs/personal/FACTORY_AI_SETUP.md (3)

46-49: Add languages to fenced code blocks (markdownlint MD040).

Specify a language for these non-shell command examples. Use text for natural-language prompts.

-```
+```text
 List all available Apple Vision Pro simulators

- +text
Build my visionOS project for the simulator

-```
+```text
Capture logs from my Vision Pro device

- +text
List all visionOS simulators

Based on static analysis hints

Also applies to: 51-54, 56-58, 163-165

---

68-69: Minor grammar/style fixes for polish.

Lowercase “for” in “Use for” and add “the” for natural phrasing.

-- **Use For:** Day-to-day development
+- **Use for:** Day-to-day development

-- **Use For:** Testing new features
+- **Use for:** Testing new features

-- Factory AI Droid CLI has same dual-mode setup as Cursor
+- Factory AI Droid CLI has the same dual-mode setup as Cursor

Also applies to: 75-76, 173-177

---

64-69: Generalize version reference
“(v1.14.1)” matches the current release but will go stale—replace with “(latest)”.

- **Source:** Published npm package (v1.14.1)
+ **Source:** Published npm package (latest)

CLAUDE_CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md (1)

485-485: Simplify redundant terminology.

The phrase "GUI interfaces" is redundant since "GUI" already stands for "Graphical User Interfaces." Consider using just "GUIs" or "GUI" for clarity.

Apply this diff:

-- Users preferring GUI interfaces
+- Users preferring GUIs

todos/010-ready-p3-consolidate-agent-quick-start-docs.md (1)

65-105: Good consolidation targets; keep one canonical reference table

Plan is reasonable. Ensure a single authoritative tool reference is retained and link out to deeper docs rather than duplicating content.

src/mcp/tools/utilities/clean.ts (2)

90-105: Reuse shared platform mapping utility to avoid drift.

Replace the local platformMap with the shared mapPlatformStringToEnum utility to keep behavior consistent across tools.

Example:

-import { ToolResponse, SharedBuildParams, XcodePlatform } from '../../../types/common.ts';
+import { ToolResponse, SharedBuildParams, XcodePlatform } from '../../../types/common.ts';
+import { mapPlatformStringToEnum } from '../../../utils/platform-utils.ts'

-const targetPlatform = params.platform ?? 'iOS';
-const platformEnum = platformMap[targetPlatform];
+const targetPlatform = params.platform ?? 'iOS';
+const { platform: platformEnum } = mapPlatformStringToEnum(targetPlatform);

Then keep your cleanPlatformMap step as-is.

---

79-86: Redundant runtime validation; schema already enforces scheme with workspacePath.

This extra check duplicates the schema.refine and returns a different error shape. Prefer relying on Zod + createSessionAwareTool for consistent errors.

-  if (params.workspacePath && !params.scheme) {
-    return createErrorResponse(
-      'Parameter validation failed',
-      'Invalid parameters:\nscheme: scheme is required when workspacePath is provided.',
-    );
-  }

scripts/setup-claude-code.sh (2)

41-54: Address shellcheck SC2155: split local declaration and assignment.

Avoid command substitution in local declarations to prevent masking return values.

Apply this pattern (repeat in all similar spots shown in the ranges):

-    local backup_file="$HOME/.claude.json.backup.$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
+    local backup_file
+    backup_file="$HOME/.claude.json.backup.$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"

-    local config=$(cat "$config_file")
+    local config
+    config=$(cat "$config_file")

-    local updated_config=$(echo "$config" | jq --arg build_path "$BUILD_PATH" '
+    local updated_config
+    updated_config=$(echo "$config" | jq --arg build_path "$BUILD_PATH" '

Repeat the same pattern for:

• configure_claude_desktop (backup_file, config, updated_config)
• configure_factory_droid (backup_file, config, updated_config)

Also applies to: 64-68, 104-116, 130-134, 169-185, 195-199

---

100-157: Consider adding "type": "stdio" for consistency and clarity, though not strictly required.

The web search confirms that "type":"stdio" is not required—the Claude Desktop client automatically infers stdio when you provide command/args. However, the field is recommended for clarity and is included in many examples. Adding it would improve consistency with typical MCP server configurations and make the intent more explicit, even though the current code will function correctly without it.

src/utils/typed-tool-factory.ts (2)

95-101: Tighten types for exclusivePairs keys.

Help catch typos at compile time by typing keys against TParams.

-export function createSessionAwareTool<TParams>(
+export function createSessionAwareTool<TParams extends Record<string, unknown>>(
   schema: z.ZodType<TParams>,
   logicFunction: (params: TParams, executor: CommandExecutor) => Promise<ToolResponse>,
   getExecutor: () => CommandExecutor,
-  exclusivePairs?: Array<[string, string]>,
+  exclusivePairs?: Array<[keyof TParams & string, keyof TParams & string]>,
 ): (args: Record<string, unknown>) => Promise<ToolResponse> {

---

63-83: Optional: consider exporting createSessionAwareError and using it in createTypedTool.

Unify error formatting across factories for consistency.

-function createSessionAwareError(zodError: z.ZodError): ToolResponse {
+export function createSessionAwareError(zodError: z.ZodError): ToolResponse {

And in createTypedTool’s ZodError path, return createSessionAwareError(error) instead of duplicating formatting.

CHANGELOG.md (1)

7-10: Minor style nit: version tag prefix consistency.

You mix “1.14.1” (no v) with earlier “v1.x.y”. Consider standardizing.

AGENTS.md (1)

218-219: Consider revising the phrasing for professionalism.

The note "Add to memory so I don't have to explain it to you again" is informal and instruction-like. Since this file provides guidance to AI assistants, consider rephrasing to be more professional and clearer in intent:

 https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk
-- Add to memory so I don't have to explain it to you again
+- Refer to this SDK documentation for implementation details on MCP client/server communication

src/mcp/tools/simulator/shared-schemas.ts (3)

15-15: Add minimum length validation to scheme.

The scheme field is described as "Required" but lacks validation to prevent empty strings. Consider adding .min(1) to enforce non-empty values:

-  scheme: z.string().describe('The scheme to use (Required)'),
+  scheme: z.string().min(1).describe('The scheme to use (Required)'),

---

21-32: Document that mutual exclusivity is enforced at the tool level.

The descriptions mention that simulatorId and simulatorName are mutually exclusive ("Provide EITHER this OR simulatorName, not both"), but this constraint is not enforced at the schema level. Since this is a shared schema module, add a comment clarifying that mutual exclusivity validation is expected to be handled by the consuming tools via the factory or validator logic.

 /**
  * Common simulator options shared across build_sim, build_run_sim, and test_sim tools.
  * These options are consistent across all simulator-based workflows.
+ *
+ * Note: Mutual exclusivity between simulatorId and simulatorName is enforced
+ * by the session-aware tool factory, not at the schema level.
  */

---

56-64: Document that mutual exclusivity is enforced at the tool level.

Similar to the simulator ID/name pair, the mutual exclusivity between projectPath and workspacePath is documented in descriptions but not enforced at the schema level. Add a comment to clarify where this constraint is validated.

 /**
  * Project and workspace path options.
  * These are mutually exclusive - provide one or the other, not both.
+ *
+ * Note: Mutual exclusivity is enforced by the session-aware tool factory
+ * and session store validation, not at the schema level.
  */

todos/008-ready-p2-add-empty-string-handling-tests.md (2)

54-54: Add language specifier to code block.

The fenced code block is missing a language identifier. Add typescript for proper syntax highlighting:

-   ```
+   ```typescript
    ❌ Error: scheme is required
    ```

Based on learnings from the static analysis hints.

---

109-109: Use heading instead of bold text.

The text "Part A: Make Behavior Consistent" should be formatted as a heading for proper document structure:

-**Part A: Make Behavior Consistent**
+#### Part A: Make Behavior Consistent

Based on learnings from the static analysis hints.

src/utils/platform-utils.ts (1)

19-34: LGTM with optional enhancement suggestion.

The platform mapping implementation is correct and covers all supported platforms (iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, macOS) with both simulator and device variants. The double-fallback pattern on line 33 is defensive and ensures a valid enum value is always returned.

Optional enhancement: If tools might pass platform strings with inconsistent casing, consider case-insensitive matching:

export function mapPlatformStringToEnum(platformStr?: string): XcodePlatform {
  const normalized = platformStr?.trim().toLowerCase();
  const platformMap: Record<string, XcodePlatform> = {
    // Simulator platforms
    'ios simulator': XcodePlatform.iOSSimulator,
    'watchos simulator': XcodePlatform.watchOSSimulator,
    'tvos simulator': XcodePlatform.tvOSSimulator,
    'visionos simulator': XcodePlatform.visionOSSimulator,
    // Device platforms
    ios: XcodePlatform.iOS,
    watchos: XcodePlatform.watchOS,
    tvos: XcodePlatform.tvOS,
    visionos: XcodePlatform.visionOS,
    macos: XcodePlatform.macOS,
  };
  return platformMap[normalized ?? 'ios simulator'] ?? XcodePlatform.iOSSimulator;
}

However, since shared-schemas.ts defines platform as an enum with controlled values, case sensitivity should not be an issue in practice.

scripts/sync-agent-quickstart.sh (1)

33-38: Consider more robust version extraction.

The version extraction using grep with a complex pattern could be more robust. If the pattern doesn't match exactly (e.g., whitespace variations), it silently returns empty.

Consider using a more flexible pattern:

-VERSION=$(grep "^> \*\*Version:\*\*" "$SOURCE_FILE" | sed 's/> \*\*Version:\*\* //')
+VERSION=$(grep -i "version:" "$SOURCE_FILE" | head -1 | sed -E 's/^[^:]*:[[:space:]]*//')

Or add validation:

 VERSION=$(grep "^> \*\*Version:\*\*" "$SOURCE_FILE" | sed 's/> \*\*Version:\*\* //')
 if [ -z "$VERSION" ]; then
-	echo "⚠️  Warning: Could not extract version from source file"
+	echo "⚠️  Warning: Could not extract version from source file. Expected format: '> **Version:** X.Y.Z'"
 	VERSION="unknown"
 fi

The current implementation works but could be more resilient to formatting variations.

FORK_SETUP_COMPLETE.md (1)

83-86: Fix markdown lint: add languages to fenced blocks and avoid bare URLs.

• Add a language (e.g., text) to the quoted command/phrase blocks.
• Wrap bare URLs with <> or use text.

Example diffs:

-```
-"List available visionOS simulators"
-```
+```text
+"List available visionOS simulators"
+```

-```
-"Use the XcodeBuildMCP-Production server"
-```
+```text
+"Use the XcodeBuildMCP-Production server"
+```

-**Fork:** https://github.com/carmandale/XcodeBuildMCP
+**Fork:** <https://github.com/carmandale/XcodeBuildMCP>

-- GitHub: https://github.com/cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP/issues
+- GitHub: <https://github.com/cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP/issues>

Also applies to: 91-94, 112-115, 121-123, 129-131, 199-203, 206-209, 4-5, 12-12, 276-276

FIX_PROPOSAL_test_sim.md (1)

15-22: Avoid fragile line-number references; ensure fenced languages; align with session-aware tooling.

• Replace references like test_sim.ts:134 with symbol/section references to avoid drift.
• Add language identifiers to unlabeled fences (use text for logs, bash for shell).
• Cross-link to actual code/docs introduced in this PR (createSessionAwareTool, shared-schemas) to keep proposal actionable.

Example diffs:

-**Current Implementation** (`test_sim.ts:134`):
+**Current Implementation** (see test_sim.ts createSessionAwareTool wiring):
...
-```
+```typescript
...
-From your agent chat log:
-```
+From your agent chat log:
+```text

Also applies to: 32-42, 83-99, 249-256

src/mcp/tools/simulator/get_sim_app_path.ts (4)

18-28: Don’t duplicate XcodePlatform locally; use the shared enum/util.

Import and use the central XcodePlatform (and/or platform-utils) to avoid drift and keep platform lists consistent across tools.

---

92-95: Schema/logic mismatch: non-simulator branches are unreachable.

The schema only allows simulator platforms, but logic handles macOS/iOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS device targets. Either:

• Expand the schema enum to include those platforms, or
• Remove the unreachable branches and helper to keep simulator-only scope.

Recommend keeping this tool simulator-focused and pruning dead code.

Also applies to: 179-213

---

189-199: Simplify OS suffix logic for simulatorName case.

The ternary checks simulatorId within the simulatorName branch. It’s always falsy here; simplify for readability.

-      } else if (simulatorName) {
-        destinationString = `platform=${platform},name=${simulatorName}${(simulatorId ? false : useLatestOS) ? ',OS=latest' : ''}`;
+      } else if (simulatorName) {
+        destinationString = `platform=${platform},name=${simulatorName}${useLatestOS ? ',OS=latest' : ''}`;

---

294-301: Broaden description beyond iOS.

Schema supports multiple simulator platforms; update the description accordingly.

-  description: 'Retrieves the built app path for an iOS simulator.',
+  description: 'Retrieves the built app path for a simulator (iOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS).',

src/mcp/tools/simulator/test_sim.ts (1)

71-74: Public schema should be fully optional (decouple from runtime schema).

To align with the PR’s “all fields optional” public surface while keeping runtime validation strict, introduce a separate publicSchemaObject and export that on the tool descriptor.

Apply:

@@
 // Apply preprocessor to handle empty strings
 const baseSchema = z.preprocess(nullifyEmptyStrings, baseSchemaObject);
 
+// Public schema surface: all optional for session integration
+const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.partial();
@@
 export default {
   name: 'test_sim',
@@
-  schema: baseSchemaObject.shape, // MCP SDK compatibility
+  schema: publicSchemaObject.shape, // MCP SDK compatibility (all fields optional)
   handler: createSessionAwareTool<TestSimulatorParams>(

This preserves strict runtime checks while presenting an optional public surface for session defaults. Based on learnings

Also applies to: 138-149

AVP_WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md (2)

34-38: Fix env var names to match the JSON example.

Use the exact keys shown in the config to avoid confusion:

• XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS
• XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED
• INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED

---

305-309: Wrap bare GitHub URL to satisfy markdownlint (MD034).

Use a proper link:

- - Check GitHub issues: https://github.com/cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP
+ - Check GitHub issues: [XcodeBuildMCP](https://github.com/cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP)

src/mcp/tools/device/__tests__/build_device.test.ts (1)

7-9: Remove unused import.

createNoopExecutor is not used.

-import { createMockExecutor, createNoopExecutor } from '../../../../test-utils/mock-executors.ts';
+import { createMockExecutor } from '../../../../test-utils/mock-executors.ts';

scripts/diagnose-ipad-testing.sh (2)

6-6: Harden script flags.

Enable undefined-var and pipeline failure detection.

-set -e
+set -euo pipefail

---

61-67: List schemes reliably when a .xcodeproj path is provided.

Prefer -project when we have the .xcodeproj; keep grep fallback to avoid exiting with pipefail.

-echo -e "${YELLOW}=== Available Schemes ===${NC}"
-cd "$PROJECT_PATH"
-if command -v xcodebuild &> /dev/null; then
-    xcodebuild -list | grep -A10 "Schemes:" || echo "No schemes found"
-else
-    echo -e "${RED}xcodebuild not found in PATH${NC}"
-fi
+echo -e "${YELLOW}=== Available Schemes ===${NC}"
+cd "$PROJECT_PATH"
+if command -v xcodebuild &> /dev/null; then
+    if [ -d "$PROJECT_PATH.xcodeproj" ]; then
+        xcodebuild -list -project "$PROJECT_PATH.xcodeproj" | grep -A10 "Schemes:" || echo "No schemes found"
+    else
+        xcodebuild -list | grep -A10 "Schemes:" || echo "No schemes found"
+    fi
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}xcodebuild not found in PATH${NC}"
+fi

Also applies to: 29-35

test-output.txt (1)

1-811: Remove committed test output; verify current test status.

Test logs are ephemeral and should not be versioned. They also contradict the PR claim (showing failures).

• Add test-output.txt to .gitignore and remove it from the repo.

Please re-run the full test suite locally and in CI to ensure all updated assertions match current error formatting. If helpful, I can script-check for legacy expectations like “scheme is required” vs the new standardized “Parameter validation failed” format.

RESEARCH_AI_AGENT_DOCUMENTATION_BEST_PRACTICES.md (1)

1-921: Polish: add fenced languages and link formatting

• Add explicit languages to all fenced code blocks (bash/json/typescript/markdown) for syntax highlighting.
• Convert bare URLs to markdown links for lint conformance and readability.
• Minor grammar nits flagged by LanguageTool can be batch-fixed (e.g., hyphenation like copy-paste).

These are non-functional doc tweaks to improve lint passing and agent readability.

docs/research/SCHEMA_DESIGN_RESEARCH.md (1)

1018-1046: Fix markdown lint issues and add missing fence languages

• Convert bare URLs to links (e.g., Zod Documentation).
• Add a language to the directory tree code block at Line 621 (e.g., text).
• Replace the “End of Research Document” emphasis with a heading to satisfy MD036.

src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/build_sim.test.ts (2)

27-53: Public schema test is good; consider asserting optionality explicitly

You validate permissiveness; also assert that omitting each field individually still parses to reinforce “all optional” public surface.

---

233-249: Add cross‑platform expectations

Given dynamic platform handling, add cases for tvOS/watchOS/visionOS to confirm destination strings and log prefixes adapt (e.g., 'tvOS Simulator Build' etc.).

Would you like me to add parameterized tests covering multiple platforms?

Also applies to: 275-301, 339-358, 393-409, 445-461

src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/test_sim.test.ts (2)

128-139: Platform rejection tests: add assertion for suggested alternatives

You assert 'macOS platform is not supported' and reference test_macos; consider asserting full guidance text to prevent regressions in error copy.

Also applies to: 395-421

---

245-333: Command generation: consider a small helper to reduce duplication

The trackingExecutor and assertions are repeated; extract a local helper to cut noise and ease future updates.

src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/list_schemes.ts (2)

112-125: Factory wiring looks correct; minor type-cast cleanup

The handler wiring matches the new positional API and optional public surface. You can likely drop the as unknown as z.ZodType<ListSchemesParams> cast since ZodEffects extends ZodType; if TS complains, consider typing listSchemesSchema with the generic to satisfy inference.

---

81-86: “Next Steps”: clarify platform/tool selection

The next-steps text mixes macOS and iOS examples. Consider prefacing with a brief selector (e.g., “For macOS…” / “For iOS…”) to reduce agent confusion.

src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/show_build_settings.ts (1)

111-116: Factory wiring OK; drop redundant cast if possible

createSessionAwareTool with positional args is correct. If TS allows, remove as unknown as z.ZodType<ShowBuildSettingsParams> by annotating showBuildSettingsSchema so it satisfies ZodType generics.

src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/get_sim_app_path.test.ts (2)

32-55: Clarify platform requirement in test title or add a “platform default” case

Shared schemas typically default platform to “iOS Simulator” when omitted. Either rename this test to reflect “platform enum enforced” or add a case asserting success when platform is omitted (default applied).

---

135-189: Command composition and destination formatting look correct

The test verifies -destination for a named simulator with OS=latest and checks parsing of BUILT_PRODUCTS_DIR/FULL_PRODUCT_NAME. Consider adding a case with useLatestOS: false to assert OS=latest is not appended.

src/mcp/tools/session-management/session_set_defaults.ts (1)

22-30: Option: prevent no-op updates

Consider rejecting completely empty payloads to avoid “Defaults updated” with no changes.

-const schemaObj = baseSchema
+const schemaObj = baseSchema
   .refine((v) => !(v.projectPath && v.workspacePath), {
     message: 'projectPath and workspacePath are mutually exclusive',
     path: ['projectPath'],
   })
   .refine((v) => !(v.simulatorId && v.simulatorName), {
     message: 'simulatorId and simulatorName are mutually exclusive',
     path: ['simulatorId'],
-  });
+  })
+  .refine((v) => Object.values(v).some((val) => val !== undefined), {
+    message: 'Provide at least one default to set.',
+  });

RESEARCH_MCP_SESSION_PLATFORM_DETECTION.md (1)

149-149: Add language identifiers to code fences (MD040)

Specify languages (ts, bash, json, text) on these fences to satisfy markdownlint and improve highlighting.

Also applies to: 281-281, 633-633, 645-645

INSTALLATION.md (1)

46-51: Use the actual repository URL in clone instructions

Replace the placeholder with the real repo to reduce setup friction.

-# Clone the repository
-git clone https://github.com/your-org/XcodeBuildMCP.git
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP.git

src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_sim.ts (1)

12-12: Use a type-only import for ToolResponse

Avoid emitting a runtime import for a type-only symbol.

-import { ToolResponse } from '../../../types/common.ts';
+import type { ToolResponse } from '../../../types/common.ts';

src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_run_sim.ts (1)

135-144: Unify destination construction and useLatestOS default with build step

Here OS=latest defaults to true when simulatorName is used, but the build step delegates to executeXcodeBuildCommand (which may not default to OS=latest). This drift can cause the -showBuildSettings step to target a different runtime than the build. Use the same effectiveUseLatestOS logic in both places (and ideally a shared destination builder).

Apply within this block:

-  const platformForDestination = params.platform ?? 'iOS Simulator';
+  const platformForDestination = params.platform ?? 'iOS Simulator';
   let destinationString: string;
   if (params.simulatorId) {
-    destinationString = `platform=${platformForDestination},id=${params.simulatorId}`;
+    destinationString = `platform=${platformForDestination},id=${params.simulatorId}`;
   } else if (params.simulatorName) {
-    destinationString = `platform=${platformForDestination},name=${params.simulatorName}${(params.useLatestOS ?? true) ? ',OS=latest' : ''}`;
+    // Use the same effective flag as the build step
+    destinationString = `platform=${platformForDestination},name=${params.simulatorName}${effectiveUseLatestOS ? ',OS=latest' : ''}`;
   } else {
     // This shouldn't happen due to validation, but handle it
     destinationString = `platform=${platformForDestination}`;
   }

Add once near the top of build_run_simLogic:

const effectiveUseLatestOS = params.simulatorId ? false : !!params.useLatestOS;

Optionally, export/reuse the constructDestinationString helper from build-utils to avoid duplication and ensure complete parity. [Based on learnings]

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

🧩 Analysis chain

Replace real personal file paths with sanitized placeholders (PII/compliance risk)

This section embeds absolute paths from a personal home directory and Dropbox. If this repo is public, this leaks PII and environment specifics and will stale quickly. Use placeholders or env-var tokens, and keep “real path” evidence in a private/internal doc.

Apply an edit like:

- projectPath: "/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/orchestrator/orchestrator.xcodeproj"
+ projectPath: "${ORCHESTRATOR_XCODEPROJ}"

Repeat similarly for other projects, and define these tokens at the top of the doc or link to a private mapping.

To help find occurrences:

---

🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
rg -n -C1 -e '/Users/' -e 'Dropbox' -e 'Groove Jones Dropbox' -e '\bUUID_FROM_' -e '/path/to/' -e 'YOUR_' -e 'EXAMPLE_' -- '*.md'

Length of output: 44

---

🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
# Search Markdown files for absolute user paths and Dropbox references
rg -n -C1 -e '/Users/' -e 'Dropbox' -e 'Groove Jones' -g '*.md'

Length of output: 7136

---

🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
# Check if the file exists and show its content around the flagged lines
fd -t f '001-rewrite-agent-quick-start.md' && echo "=== FILE FOUND ===" && wc -l ".agent-os/specs/001-rewrite-agent-quick-start.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "File not found in repo"

Length of output: 71

---

🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
# Extract the flagged lines (55-115) from the file under review
sed -n '55,115p' ".agent-os/specs/001-rewrite-agent-quick-start.md" | head -100

Length of output: 2118

---

🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
# Check repo visibility and search for existing placeholder/env-var patterns
echo "=== Checking for existing placeholder patterns ==="
rg -i '\$\{[A-Z_]+\}' -g '*.md' | head -20
echo ""
echo "=== Checking for env-var usage patterns ==="
rg -i 'process\.env\.|ENV_|environment variable' -g '*.md' | head -20

Length of output: 3992

---

Replace hardcoded personal paths with environment variable placeholders to prevent PII exposure

The file contains 5 absolute paths with personal user directory, company name, and developer identity information (e.g., /Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/...). If this repository is public or shared beyond your team, this leaks sensitive information and becomes stale as environment details change.

Replace each path with an environment variable token:

- projectPath: "/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/orchestrator/orchestrator.xcodeproj"
+ projectPath: "${ORCHESTRATOR_XCODEPROJ}"

Apply the same pattern to the four other projects (groovetech-media-player, groovetech-media-server, PfizerOutdoCancerV2, AVPStreamKit). Define these tokens at the top of the document or link to a private mapping file.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In .agent-os/specs/001-rewrite-agent-quick-start.md around lines 55 to 115 there
are five hardcoded absolute user/project paths containing personal/company info;
replace each absolute path with environment-variable placeholders (e.g.
${GJ_PROJECTS_DIR} or ${WORKSPACE_ROOT}) and update the document to define those
tokens at the top (or reference a private mapping file). Apply the same
replacement pattern for all project entries (orchestrator,
groovetech-media-player, groovetech-media-server, PfizerOutdoCancerV2,
AVPStreamKit), ensure bundle/workspace/project/package path keys use the
placeholders, and add a short note about where the env variables/mapping live
and any expected defaults.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Inconsistent guidance about public schema; remove any “omit” instructions to avoid regression

The spec both warns against .omit() and elsewhere instructs to omit session fields. Any omission reintroduces the MCP filtering bug that drops explicit params.

Apply these edits:

- 2. **Create public schema**: Omit session-manageable parameters
+ 2. **Create public schema**: Expose all fields as optional (no omit)

@@
- const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;
+ const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject; // all optional, no omit

@@
- - [ ] **1.2**: Create publicSchemaObject with omitted fields
+ - [ ] **1.2**: Create publicSchemaObject exposing all fields as optional (no omit)

Also add a bold note near Step 1.2: “Do NOT use .omit(); this was the root cause of filtered params.”

Also applies to: 100-106, 608-616

🧰 Tools

🪛 LanguageTool

[grammar] ~76-~76: There might be a mistake here.
Context: ...essionAwareTool` from typed-tool-factory 2. Create public schema: Omit session-man...

(QB_NEW_EN)

---

[grammar] ~77-~77: There might be a mistake here.
Context: ...ma**: Omit session-manageable parameters 3. Replace handler: Use `createSessionAwa...

(QB_NEW_EN)

---

[grammar] ~78-~78: There might be a mistake here.
Context: ...ol` with requirements and exclusivePairs 4. Enhance error messages: Include recove...

(QB_NEW_EN)

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In .agent-os/specs/2025-10-13-test-sim-session-integration-#2/SPEC.md around
lines 76-78 (and also update the related text at 100-106 and 608-616), remove
any instructions telling authors to “omit” session-manageable parameters (delete
or reword the bullet that says “Omit session-manageable parameters”), eliminate
any warnings elsewhere that suggest using .omit(), and instead add a prominent
note near Step 1.2 reading: Do NOT use .omit(); this was the root cause of
filtered params. Ensure all occurrences that previously told to .omit() are
replaced with guidance to keep explicit params intact (or to filter via the
session-aware factory) to avoid reintroducing the MCP filtering bug.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor

Fix unexpected Chinese character in documentation.

The table contains an unexpected Chinese character "写作" (meaning "writing") in the Primary Use Case column for Claude Desktop. This should be replaced with the English equivalent.

Apply this diff:

-| **Claude Desktop** | `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) | `mcpServers` | Global only | General use,写作, brainstorming |
+| **Claude Desktop** | `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) | `mcpServers` | Global only | General use, writing, brainstorming |

📝 Committable suggestion

‼️ IMPORTANT
Carefully review the code before committing. Ensure that it accurately replaces the highlighted code, contains no missing lines, and has no issues with indentation. Thoroughly test & benchmark the code to ensure it meets the requirements.

Suggested change

	| **Claude Desktop** | `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) | `mcpServers` | Global only | General use,写作, brainstorming |
	| **Claude Desktop** | `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) | `mcpServers` | Global only | General use, writing, brainstorming |

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In CLAUDE_CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md around line 11, the table cell for Claude
Desktop's Primary Use Case contains the Chinese word "写作"; replace it with the
English equivalent "writing" so the row reads "... Global only | General use,
writing, brainstorming" to keep language consistent and fix the unexpected
character.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Do not generate public schema by omitting session-managed keys (would reintroduce filtered-params bug)

The earlier critical fix removed use of .omit() because MCP filtered out explicitly provided params not present in the public schema. Recommending:

const publicSchema = internalSchema.omit(sessionManagedKeys);

will regress that behavior. Public schema must expose all fields as optional.

Use this instead:

- const publicSchema = internalSchema.omit(sessionManagedKeys);
+ // Public schema must expose all fields as optional to allow explicit params through MCP
+ const publicSchema = baseSchemaObject;

And ensure tool export uses:

schema: publicSchema.shape

Based on learnings

🧰 Tools

🪛 LanguageTool

[grammar] ~742-~742: There might be a mistake here.
Context: ...eys); ``` 6. Add Integration Tests - Test session state across multiple tool ...

(QB_NEW_EN)

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In docs/ARCHITECTURAL_ASSESSMENT_SESSION_DEFAULTS.md around lines 736 to 742,
the suggested replacement using internalSchema.omit(sessionManagedKeys) is
incorrect because it will reintroduce the filtered-params bug; instead,
construct the public schema by deriving a version of the internal schema that
still exposes all fields as optional (do not drop keys with .omit), mark
session-managed keys as internally handled (not removed) and make all properties
optional, and ensure the tool export references schema: publicSchema.shape so
the public-facing shape contains every field optional while session-managed
fields are handled internally.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Remove personal/PII path; use a portable placeholder.

The absolute path includes a real name and Dropbox folder. Replace with a neutral placeholder to avoid PII and improve portability.

 If Dev version fails, verify the path exists:
-```bash
-ls -la "/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/build/index.js"
+```bash
+ls -la "/path/to/XcodeBuildMCP/build/index.js"

```diff
   "command": "node",
   "args": [
-    "/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/build/index.js"
+    "/path/to/XcodeBuildMCP/build/index.js"
   ],

Also applies to: 128-132

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In docs/personal/FACTORY_AI_SETUP.md around lines 101-106 (and also apply the
same change at lines 128-132), remove the absolute personal/PII Dropbox path and
replace it with a neutral, portable placeholder path such as
/path/to/XcodeBuildMCP/build/index.js in the example command; update the bash
code block and any matching occurrences so no real names or user-specific
directories remain and the example works for other users.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Correct public schema description; do not omit session-managed fields

This snippet says public schema is “internal minus session-managed fields.” That contradicts the fix and will cause MCP to drop explicit params. Public schema must expose all fields as optional.

Replace with:

- // Public schema = internal minus session-managed fields
- const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.omit({
-   projectPath: true,
-   workspacePath: true,
-   scheme: true,
-   configuration: true,
-   simulatorId: true,
-   simulatorName: true,
-   useLatestOS: true,
- } as const);
+ // Public schema exposes all fields as optional to allow explicit params through MCP
+ const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In RESEARCH_FRAMEWORK_DOCUMENTATION.md around lines 304–317: the current example
shows constructing publicSchemaObject by omitting session-managed fields which
would cause MCP to drop explicit client params; instead expose all fields as
optional. Replace the omit-based example with an approach that derives the
public schema from baseSchemaObject but marks every property optional (e.g., use
the schema/TypeScript API to produce a Partial/optional variant), keep platform
included, and update the comment to state “public schema = internal with all
fields optional” rather than “internal minus session-managed fields.”

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Remove absolute user path (PII) from documentation

The path leaks a real user’s name/home directory. Replace with a repository-relative path for safety and portability.

-**Current Implementation:** `/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/src/utils/session-store.ts`
+**Current Implementation:** `src/utils/session-store.ts`

📝 Committable suggestion

‼️ IMPORTANT
Carefully review the code before committing. Ensure that it accurately replaces the highlighted code, contains no missing lines, and has no issues with indentation. Thoroughly test & benchmark the code to ensure it meets the requirements.

Suggested change

	**Current Implementation:** `/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/src/utils/session-store.ts`
	**Strengths:**
	**Current Implementation:** `src/utils/session-store.ts`
	**Strengths:**

🧰 Tools

🪛 LanguageTool

[grammar] ~356-~356: There might be a mistake here.
Context: ...rc/utils/session-store.ts` Strengths: - ✅ Singleton pattern for stateful server ...

(QB_NEW_EN)

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In RESEARCH_MCP_SESSION_PLATFORM_DETECTION.md around lines 354 to 356, the
documentation contains an absolute filesystem path that exposes a real user’s
home directory; replace the absolute path with a repository-relative path (for
example, src/utils/session-store.ts or ./src/utils/session-store.ts) or a
generic placeholder like /path/to/repo/src/utils/session-store.ts, update any
surrounding text to use the new relative path, and confirm there are no other
occurrences of absolute user paths in the document.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Sanitize personal paths, add fenced languages, and remove hard tabs.

• Parameterize absolute paths to avoid PII and ease portability (e.g., use $SYNC_ROOT).
• Specify language for code fences.
• Replace hard tabs with spaces.

Example diffs:

-```
-/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/AGENT_QUICK_START.md
-```
+```text
+${SYNC_ROOT}/XcodeBuildMCP/AGENT_QUICK_START.md
+```

-for repo in groovetech-media-server PfizerOutdoCancerV2 groovetech-media-player orchestrator AVPStreamKit; do
-	echo "=== $repo ==="
-	grep "Version:" "/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/$repo/AGENT_QUICK_START.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "Not found"
-done
+for repo in groovetech-media-server PfizerOutdoCancerV2 groovetech-media-player orchestrator AVPStreamKit; do
+  echo "=== $repo ==="
+  grep "Version:" "${SYNC_ROOT}/$repo/AGENT_QUICK_START.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "Not found"
+done

-**Master Location:** `/Users/dalecarman/Groove Jones Dropbox/Dale Carman/Projects/dev/XcodeBuildMCP/AGENT_QUICK_START.md`
+**Master Location:** `${SYNC_ROOT}/XcodeBuildMCP/AGENT_QUICK_START.md`

Also applies to: 91-95, 171-171

🧰 Tools

🪛 markdownlint-cli2 (0.18.1)

31-31: Fenced code blocks should have a language specified

(MD040, fenced-code-language)

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In scripts/README-sync.md around lines 31-33 (also apply same changes at 91-95
and 171), replace the hard-coded absolute path and hard tabs: parameterize all
occurrences of /Users/dalecarman/... with a variable like ${SYNC_ROOT}, change
the plain code fences to specify a language (e.g., ```text), and convert all
hard tabs to spaces; update the example loop to reference
${SYNC_ROOT}/$repo/AGENT_QUICK_START.md and adjust indentation to use spaces so
the examples and the “Master Location” line no longer contain PII or tabs.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Public schema is not “all optional” as intended; scheme remains required

Comment says “all fields optional,” but publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject keeps required fields (e.g., scheme). This contradicts the PR objective and can force agents to supply values instead of relying on session defaults.

Use .partial() to expose all fields as optional publicly while keeping strict validation in buildRunSimulatorSchema:

-const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;
+const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.partial();

📝 Committable suggestion

‼️ IMPORTANT
Carefully review the code before committing. Ensure that it accurately replaces the highlighted code, contains no missing lines, and has no issues with indentation. Thoroughly test & benchmark the code to ensure it meets the requirements.

Suggested change

	// Public schema = all fields optional (session defaults can provide values)
	// This allows agents to provide parameters explicitly OR rely on session defaults
	const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject;
	export default {
	name: 'build_run_sim',
	description: 'Builds and runs an app on an iOS simulator.',
	description: 'Builds and runs an app on a simulator.',
	schema: publicSchemaObject.shape,
	handler: createSessionAwareTool<BuildRunSimulatorParams>({
	internalSchema: buildRunSimulatorSchema as unknown as z.ZodType<BuildRunSimulatorParams>,
	logicFunction: build_run_simLogic,
	getExecutor: getDefaultCommandExecutor,
	requirements: [
	{ allOf: ['scheme'], message: 'scheme is required' },
	{ oneOf: ['projectPath', 'workspacePath'], message: 'Provide a project or workspace' },
	{ oneOf: ['simulatorId', 'simulatorName'], message: 'Provide simulatorId or simulatorName' },
	],
	exclusivePairs: [
	handler: createSessionAwareTool<BuildRunSimulatorParams>(
	// Public schema = all fields optional (session defaults can provide values)
	// This allows agents to provide parameters explicitly OR rely on session defaults
	const publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.partial();
	export default {
	name: 'build_run_sim',
	description: 'Builds and runs an app on a simulator.',
	schema: publicSchemaObject.shape,
	handler: createSessionAwareTool<BuildRunSimulatorParams>(

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_run_sim.ts around lines 458 to 466, the
publicSchemaObject is currently assigned directly from baseSchemaObject so
fields (like scheme) remain required; change the public schema to make every
field optional by using the zod .partial() transformation (e.g., set
publicSchemaObject = baseSchemaObject.partial()) so agents can rely on session
defaults while keeping buildRunSimulatorSchema (baseSchemaObject) strict for
internal validation.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Empty-string args can incorrectly override session defaults before preprocessing.

Because merge happens before schema preprocessing, passing "" erases a session default. Filter empty strings in args.

-      // Filter out null/undefined from args to avoid overriding session defaults
-      const cleanedArgs: Record<string, unknown> = {};
-      for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(args)) {
-        if (value !== null && value !== undefined) {
-          cleanedArgs[key] = value;
-        }
-      }
+      // Filter out null/undefined and empty strings from args to avoid overriding session defaults
+      const cleanedArgs: Record<string, unknown> = {};
+      for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(args)) {
+        if (value === null || value === undefined) continue;
+        if (typeof value === 'string' && value.trim() === '') continue;
+        cleanedArgs[key] = value;
+      }

📝 Committable suggestion

‼️ IMPORTANT
Carefully review the code before committing. Ensure that it accurately replaces the highlighted code, contains no missing lines, and has no issues with indentation. Thoroughly test & benchmark the code to ensure it meets the requirements.

Suggested change

	// Filter out null/undefined from args to avoid overriding session defaults
	const cleanedArgs: Record<string, unknown> = {};
	for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(args)) {
	if (value !== null && value !== undefined) {
	cleanedArgs[key] = value;
	}
	}
	// Filter out null/undefined and empty strings from args to avoid overriding session defaults
	const cleanedArgs: Record<string, unknown> = {};
	for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(args)) {
	if (value === null || value === undefined) continue;
	if (typeof value === 'string' && value.trim() === '') continue;
	cleanedArgs[key] = value;
	}

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In src/utils/typed-tool-factory.ts around lines 103 to 110, the current
cleanedArgs filtering only skips null/undefined, which allows empty string ("")
values to overwrite session defaults; update the loop condition to also skip
empty strings (e.g., if (value !== null && value !== undefined && value !== ''))
so that "" does not override defaults (preserve other falsy values like 0 or
false).

[cameroncooke]

@carmandale Thanks for the PR. The omit of the session-aware fields in the public schemas is by design. The session-aware feature is very much a WIP.

The reason for the session-aware approach is to reduce the context used across the MCP tools; each tool has multiple parameters, each of which has a description and schema that is exposed by the MCP when the MCP client calls tools/list. These schemas take up a LOT of context in the context window of LLMs. The plan for session-aware tools is to remove the redundancy where many tools have explicit parameters for things that rarely change, like which Simulator to use, which project or workspace path to use, etc.

The session-aware implementation mirrors the stateful behaviour of Xcode IDE, where the user would be working on a single project, and select up-front the scheme, simulator, etc and just hit build, test, etc.

The MCP session-aware tool will hint that the agent needs to set the session defaults before calling tools.

[cameroncooke]

Closing this for now.