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Taylor Eernisse 7b7d781a19 docs: Update exit codes, add config precedence and shell completions
Exit code tables (README + AGENTS.md):
- Add codes 14-16 (Ollama unavailable, model not found, embedding failed)
- Add code 20 (Config not found, remapped from 2)
- Clarify code 1 (now includes health check failed + not implemented)
- Clarify code 2 (now exclusively usage/parsing errors from clap)

New sections:
- Configuration Precedence: CLI flags > env vars > config file > defaults
- Shell Completions: bash, zsh, fish, powershell installation instructions

Co-Authored-By: Claude (us.anthropic.claude-opus-4-5-20251101-v1:0) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# AGENTS.md
This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
## TDD Requirements
Test-first development is mandatory:
1. **RED** - Write failing test first
2. **GREEN** - Minimal implementation to pass
3. **REFACTOR** - Clean up while green
## Key Patterns
Find the simplest solution that meets all acceptance criteria.
Use third party libraries whenever there's a well-maintained, active, and widely adopted solution (for example, date-fns for TS date math)
Build extensible pieces of logic that can easily be integrated with other pieces.
DRY principles should be loosely held.
Architecture MUST be clear and well thought-out. Ask the user for clarification whenever ambiguity is discovered around architecture, or you think a better approach than planned exists.
---
## Third-Party Library Usage
If you aren't 100% sure how to use a third-party library, **SEARCH ONLINE** to find the latest documentation and mid-2025 best practices.
---
## Gitlore Robot Mode
The `lore` CLI has a robot mode optimized for AI agent consumption with structured JSON output, meaningful exit codes, and TTY auto-detection.
### Activation
```bash
# Explicit flag
lore --robot issues -n 10
# JSON shorthand (-J)
lore -J issues -n 10
# Auto-detection (when stdout is not a TTY)
lore issues | jq .
# Environment variable
LORE_ROBOT=1 lore issues
```
### Robot Mode Commands
```bash
# List issues/MRs with JSON output
lore --robot issues -n 10
lore --robot mrs -s opened
# Show detailed entity info
lore --robot issues 123
lore --robot mrs 456 -p group/repo
# Count entities
lore --robot count issues
lore --robot count discussions --for mr
# Search indexed documents
lore --robot search "authentication bug"
# Check sync status
lore --robot status
# Run full sync pipeline
lore --robot sync
# Run ingestion only
lore --robot ingest issues
# Check environment health
lore --robot doctor
# Document and index statistics
lore --robot stats
```
### Response Format
All commands return consistent JSON:
```json
{"ok":true,"data":{...},"meta":{...}}
```
Errors return structured JSON to stderr:
```json
{"error":{"code":"CONFIG_NOT_FOUND","message":"...","suggestion":"Run 'lore init'"}}
```
### Exit Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| 0 | Success |
| 1 | Internal error / health check failed / not implemented |
| 2 | Usage error (invalid flags or arguments) |
| 3 | Config invalid |
| 4 | Token not set |
| 5 | GitLab auth failed |
| 6 | Resource not found |
| 7 | Rate limited |
| 8 | Network error |
| 9 | Database locked |
| 10 | Database error |
| 11 | Migration failed |
| 12 | I/O error |
| 13 | Transform error |
| 14 | Ollama unavailable |
| 15 | Ollama model not found |
| 16 | Embedding failed |
| 20 | Config not found |
### Configuration Precedence
1. CLI flags (highest priority)
2. Environment variables (`LORE_ROBOT`, `GITLAB_TOKEN`, `LORE_CONFIG_PATH`)
3. Config file (`~/.config/lore/config.json`)
4. Built-in defaults (lowest priority)
### Best Practices
- Use `lore --robot` or `lore -J` for all agent interactions
- Check exit codes for error handling
- Parse JSON errors from stderr
- Use `-n` / `--limit` to control response size
- TTY detection handles piped commands automatically