paranext-core

[paranext-core ONLY] Create PRs with AI transparency, code steward integration, and team workflow compliance. Handles branch naming, template change detection, and Reviewable integration. NOT for use in PT9/legacy Paratext codebases.

[paranext-core ONLY] Manage Platform.Bible application lifecycle - start, stop, restart, and recover. Use when the app needs to be running for testing, debugging, or visual verification.

[paranext-core ONLY] Create new extensions using the proper template workflow. Ensures git subtree tracking is set up correctly so extensions can receive future template updates. Use whenever a new extension is needed for feature implementation.

[paranext-core ONLY] Read and analyze Platform.Bible application logs including Electron (main, renderer, extension-host) and C# data provider logs. Use when debugging test failures, runtime errors, or unexpected behavior. Works whether app is running or stopped. NOT for use in PT9/legacy Paratext codebases.

[paranext-core ONLY] Send JSON-RPC requests to the Platform.Bible WebSocket API (PAPI). Use for service discovery, executing commands, querying project data, and debugging. Requires app to be running (GUI visibility not required). NOT for use in PT9/legacy Paratext codebases.

[paranext-core ONLY] Run TypeScript and C# tests with structured output, filtering, and coverage. Use when running unit tests, integration tests, or checking test coverage for Platform.Bible.

[paranext-core ONLY] Visual verification and UI interaction for Platform.Bible using Playwright over CDP. Use to take screenshots, click buttons, fill inputs, inspect DOM, navigate menus, and verify UI. Requires app started with remote debugging enabled. NOT for use in PT9/legacy Paratext codebases.