| namespace | aiwg |
| name | aiwg-refresh |
| platforms | ["all"] |
| kernel | true |
| description | Update AIWG CLI and redeploy frameworks/tools to current project without leaving the session |
| script | {"entrypoint":"run.sh","runtime":"bash","cwd":"project-root","argsHint":"[--update-cli] [--all] [--provider <name>] [--dry-run] [--channel <name>]"} |
Deterministic execution (#1267): this skill has a script: entrypoint
that shells out to aiwg refresh "$@". Prefer
aiwg run skill aiwg-refresh -- <flags> when a platform supports it; on
platforms without a deployed command stub (e.g. hermes) invoke the CLI
directly. The CLI owns the deterministic execution step: version/channel
resolution, CLI update, framework redeploy, provider detection, and exit
codes. The skill owns the agentic layer around that step: intent alignment,
output formatting, workspace-state reconciliation, summary, next actions,
gates, and recovery. Do not reimplement the refresh manually or add
redundant permission prompts before calling the CLI for execution.
Refresh AIWG Deployment
Update the AIWG CLI and/or redeploy frameworks, agents, commands, and tools to the current
project without leaving the agentic session.
Use Cases
- After AIWG updates: Get latest framework features without restarting
- After switching branches: Ensure deployed content matches expectations
- After manual edits: Restore canonical AIWG content
- Provider switch: Redeploy for different platform (Claude → Factory)
- Model selection: Redeploy with different AI models for each tier
Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|
--update-cli | Update AIWG CLI to latest version before redeploying |
--all | Redeploy all installed frameworks |
--sdlc | Redeploy SDLC framework only |
--marketing | Redeploy Marketing framework only |
--utils | Redeploy aiwg-utils addon only |
--provider <name> | Target platform: claude, factory, openai, cursor, warp (default: auto-detect) |
--reasoning-model <name> | Override model for reasoning agents (opus tier) |
--coding-model <name> | Override model for coding agents (sonnet tier) |
--efficiency-model <name> | Override model for efficiency agents (haiku tier) |
--filter <pattern> | Only deploy agents matching glob pattern (e.g., *architect*) |
--filter-role <role> | Only deploy agents of specified role: reasoning, coding, efficiency |
--save | Persist model selection to project models.json |
--force | Force redeploy even if already up-to-date |
--dry-run | Show what would be done without executing |
Execution Steps
Step 1: Show Current Status
Run status check and report current state:
aiwg -status
Report:
AIWG Refresh - Current Status
==============================
CLI Version: 1.2.3 (stable channel)
Workspace: /path/to/project/.aiwg
Installed Frameworks:
- sdlc-complete v1.0.0 (58 agents, 48 commands)
- aiwg-utils v1.0.0 (3 agents, 25 commands)
Platform: Claude Code (.claude/)
- Agents: 61 deployed
- Commands: 73 deployed
Step 2: Update CLI (if --update-cli)
If --update-cli flag is set:
aiwg -update
Report update status:
Checking for updates...
Current: 1.2.3
Latest: 1.2.5
Updating AIWG CLI...
✓ Updated to v1.2.5
Changes in v1.2.5:
- New mutation-analyst agent
- Testing-quality addon
- Bug fixes
If already up-to-date:
AIWG CLI is up-to-date (v1.2.3)
Step 3: Determine What to Redeploy
Based on flags, determine scope:
| Flags | Action |
|---|
| No flags | Show status only, prompt for action |
--all | Redeploy all installed frameworks |
--sdlc | Redeploy sdlc-complete only |
--marketing | Redeploy media-marketing-kit only |
--utils | Redeploy aiwg-utils addon only |
| Multiple | Redeploy specified frameworks |
If no framework flags and not --dry-run, ask user:
What would you like to refresh?
[1] All frameworks (sdlc-complete, aiwg-utils)
[2] SDLC framework only
[3] Utils addon only
[4] Just show status (no changes)
Choice:
Step 4: Detect Target Platform
If --provider not specified, auto-detect:
-
Check existing deployments:
.claude/agents/ exists → claude
.factory/droids/ exists → factory
.codex/agents/ exists → openai
.cursor/rules/ exists → cursor
-
If multiple detected, ask user:
Multiple platforms detected:
[1] Claude Code (.claude/)
[2] Factory AI (.factory/)
Which platform to refresh?
-
If none detected, default to claude
Report:
Target platform: Claude Code
Deployment paths:
- Agents: .claude/agents/
- Commands: .claude/commands/
Step 5: Execute Redeploy
For each framework to deploy:
aiwg use sdlc --provider <platform> --force [model-flags] [filter-flags]
aiwg use marketing --provider <platform> --force [model-flags] [filter-flags]
Model flags (if specified):
--reasoning-model <name> - applies to all opus-tier agents
--coding-model <name> - applies to all sonnet-tier agents
--efficiency-model <name> - applies to all haiku-tier agents
Filter flags (if specified):
--filter <pattern> - only deploys matching agents
--filter-role <role> - only deploys agents of specified role
If --dry-run:
Show commands without executing:
Dry Run - Would execute:
========================
1. aiwg use sdlc --provider claude --force --reasoning-model opus-4-2
→ Deploy 58 agents to .claude/agents/ (reasoning tier with opus-4-2)
→ Deploy 48 commands to .claude/commands/
2. aiwg use marketing --provider claude --force --reasoning-model opus-4-2
→ Deploy 37 agents to .claude/agents/ (reasoning tier with opus-4-2)
→ Deploy 20 commands to .claude/commands/
No changes made (dry run mode)
Progress Reporting:
Refreshing AIWG Deployment
==========================
[1/2] Deploying sdlc-complete...
→ Copying 58 agents...
→ Copying 48 commands...
→ Copying 12 templates...
✓ sdlc-complete deployed
[2/2] Deploying aiwg-utils...
→ Copying 3 agents...
→ Copying 25 commands...
✓ aiwg-utils deployed
Step 6: Verify Deployment
After deployment, verify:
ls .claude/agents/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
ls .claude/commands/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
Report:
Verification
============
Deployed Assets:
- Agents: 95 files
- Commands: 93 files
Platform Files:
- CLAUDE.md: Present
- .claude/settings.local.json: Present
All assets deployed successfully!
Step 7: Summary Report
AIWG Refresh Complete
=====================
CLI:
Version: 1.2.5 (updated from 1.2.3)
Frameworks Deployed:
✓ sdlc-complete v1.0.0 (58 agents, 48 commands)
✓ aiwg-utils v1.0.0 (3 agents, 25 commands)
Platform: Claude Code
- .claude/agents/: 61 files
- .claude/commands/: 73 files
New capabilities available:
- /setup-tdd - TDD enforcement setup
- /flow-test-strategy-execution - Test execution workflow
- mutation-analyst agent - Test quality analysis
Session ready - new features are now available!
Examples
/aiwg-refresh
/aiwg-refresh --update-cli --all
/aiwg-refresh --sdlc
/aiwg-refresh --all --provider factory
/aiwg-refresh --all --dry-run
/aiwg-refresh --all --force
/aiwg-refresh --all --reasoning-model claude-opus-4-2
/aiwg-refresh --all --reasoning-model opus-4-2 --coding-model sonnet-5 --efficiency-model haiku-4
/aiwg-refresh --all --coding-model claude-sonnet-5-0 --save
/aiwg-refresh --sdlc --filter "*architect*" --reasoning-model opus-4-2
/aiwg-refresh --all --filter-role reasoning --reasoning-model custom-reasoning
Natural Language Triggers
This command should activate when user says:
- "refresh aiwg" / "update aiwg"
- "redeploy frameworks" / "redeploy agents"
- "get latest aiwg features"
- "update my aiwg tools"
- "sync aiwg deployment"
- "change agent models" / "switch to opus" / "use different model"
- "redeploy with custom models"
- "update reasoning agents" / "update architect agents"
Error Handling
| Condition | Action |
|---|
| AIWG CLI not found | Error: "AIWG CLI not installed. Run: curl -fsSL ... | bash" |
| Network error on update | Warn and continue with existing version |
| Framework not installed | Offer to install: "SDLC not installed. Install now? [y/N]" |
| Permission denied | Error with specific file/directory that failed |
| Invalid provider | Error listing valid providers |
Post-Refresh Recommendations
After refresh, suggest:
Recommended next steps:
1. Review new features: aiwg -help
2. Check framework docs: /aiwg-kb sdlc
3. Run health check: aiwg doctor
References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/development/file-placement-guide.md - Correct file placement workflow
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/commands/aiwg-regenerate.md - Context file regeneration
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/CLI_USAGE.md - Full CLI documentation