| name | kimchi:reset |
| description | This command should be used to clear the Kimchi working directory (.kimchi/) and start fresh. Preserves .beads/ directory. Use when starting a new planning session or recovering from a bad state. |
Kimchi Reset
Clear the planning pipeline working directory.
Process
-
Check if .kimchi/ directory exists
- If not: "Nothing to reset. No .kimchi/ directory found."
-
List what will be deleted:
Files to remove:
- .kimchi/CONTEXT.md
- .kimchi/REQUIREMENTS.md
- .kimchi/RESEARCH.md
- .kimchi/PLAN.md
- .kimchi/PLAN-REVIEWED.md
- .kimchi/PLAN-DRAFT.md
- .kimchi/PLAN-REVISED-*.md
- .kimchi/PLAN-SYNTHESIZED.md
- .kimchi/VALIDATION-REPORT.md
-
Ask for confirmation using AskUserQuestion:
- "This will delete all planning artifacts in .kimchi/. The .beads/ directory will be preserved. Continue?"
- Options: "Yes, reset" / "No, cancel"
-
If confirmed:
- Delete
.kimchi/ directory: rm -rf .kimchi/
- Report: "Reset complete. .kimchi/ cleared. .beads/ preserved."
- Note: "Run /kimchi:plan [idea] to start a new planning session."
-
If cancelled:
- Report: "Reset cancelled."
Important
- NEVER delete
.beads/ — those are validated outputs that ACFS or GasTown may be consuming
- NEVER delete
plans/, inspiration/, or any other kimchi plugin directories
- Only delete the
.kimchi/ working directory