scratchpad

name	scratchpad
description	Extract the JSDoc example nearest the active source selection or cursor into ./scratchpad as a TypeScript file. Use when the user asks to dump, copy, open, or try a source example in scratchpad. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"Effect-TS"}

Use this skill to create a scratchpad TypeScript file from the JSDoc **Example** nearest the user's active source cursor or selection.

Workflow

1. Determine the source path and line:

   • Use the IDE active file and selection/cursor line when present.
   • Use an explicit file and line when the user provides them.
   • If no line or selection is available, ask for it.

2. Run:

   node .agents/skills/scratchpad/scripts/extract-example.mjs <source-path> <line>
   

3. If the script exits with code 2 because there is no obvious runner, ask the user whether to preserve the example exactly, name an Effect value to run, or cancel.

   • To preserve exactly, rerun with --mode preserve.
   • To run a specific Effect value, rerun with --runner <identifier>.

4. Report the created path as a clickable file link. This is the deterministic way to open it in the code pane.

5. Do not run the scratchpad file unless the user explicitly asks.

Behavior

• The script chooses the example whose **Example** section contains the line; otherwise it chooses the first following example; otherwise the nearest previous example.

• Filenames are derived from the source file and example title, for example scratchpad/Schedule-retrying-and-repeating-effects.ts.

• Existing files are not overwritten. The script appends a numeric suffix.

• In auto mode, if a top-level program binding exists, the script appends:

  Effect.runPromise(program).then(console.log, console.error)
  

• If the example already contains an Effect runner, the script preserves it.

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Source: Effect-TS/effect-smol — distributed by TomeVault.