self-modify

name	self-modify
description	Enable ClawReform to safely modify its own codebase
version	0.1.0
author	ClawReform
tags	["self-modification","code-generation","safety"]

Self-Modification Skill

Enable ClawReform to safely modify its own codebase through natural language requests.

Capabilities

• Analyze natural language feature requests
• Create modification plans with risk assessment
• Apply code changes with automatic backups
• Validate changes via build/test/clippy
• Auto-rollback on validation failure

Usage

User: Add a /api/health/live endpoint for liveness probes

ClawReform will:

1. Analyze the request and identify affected files
2. Create a modification plan with risk level
3. Backup affected files
4. Apply the changes
5. Run cargo build + test + clippy
6. Rollback if validation fails

Safety Features

• Automatic Backups: All files backed up before modification
• Full Validation: Build, test, and clippy must pass
• Auto-Rollback: Failed validation triggers automatic restore
• Rate Limiting: Max 5 files per modification
• Approval System: High-risk changes require confirmation

API Endpoints

Endpoint	Method	Purpose
/api/self-modify/analyze	POST	Analyze request → create plan
/api/self-modify/apply	POST	Apply plan with validation
/api/self-modify/rollback	POST	Restore from backup
/api/self-modify/status	GET	Get current status
/api/self-modify/history	GET	Get modification history

Examples

Add a New API Endpoint

"Add a /api/metrics endpoint that returns system metrics"

Create a New Skill

"Create a skill for summarizing PDF documents using the memory MCP server"

Fix a Bug

"Fix the memory leak in MCP connection handling"

Architecture

The self-modification system consists of:

• Analyzer: Parses natural language → identifies files, changes needed
• Backup Manager: Creates/restores file snapshots
• Modifier: Applies code changes safely
• Validator: Runs cargo build, test, clippy
• Rollback Handler: Restores from backup on failure

Constraints

• Maximum 5 files per modification
• Changes must pass all tests
• No modifications to .git directory
• No modifications to secrets/credentials