We define a set of operations on intent here:

– operations: vm – @illuminate: Creates or updates existing artifact to be aligned with an intent and runs it.

@wind: Turns artifact into an intent. Adds intent, combining it in.

@unwind: Removes intent.

@safe: Safeproofs the intent.

@kid: Simplifes the intent.

@run: Executes an existing artifact.

@artifact: Creates or updates existing artifact to be aligned with an intent.

@measure: Evaluates against a baseline.

– operations: context –

@context: default, context, include, exclude Explicitly sets context files and scope.

@default: Uses standard context without modifications.

@include: Adds specific elements to context.

@exclude: Removes specific elements from context.

@draft: Creates preliminary version for review.

@dry: Don’t Repeat Yourself - removes redundancy.

@wet: Write Everything Twice - adds helpful redundancy.

@kiss: Keep It Simple, Stupid - simplifies to essence.

@brush: Applies styling and refinement.

@lift: Extracts specific aspects or patterns.

@move: Relocates elements within the winding.

@unwind Removes intent from the existing winding

@heat: Increases temperature/creativity for varied output.

@cool: Reduces temperature/creativity for conservative output.

@whine: Complains about issues found in the winding.

@fresh: Complete rebuild from intent (unwind + wind in context).

@freshen: Updates and modernizes while preserving structure.

@fly: Adds freedom and creativity.

@not: Negates the intent

– operations: developers – @chat: Responds in a chat mode.

@help: Provides assistance and documentation.

@feedback: Provides feedback.

@todo: Adds to a todo list

@fix: Attempts automatic error correction.

@debug: Attempts to debug.

@test: Runs test cases.

@prove: Formally verifies.

@probe: Safe and non-destructively test mode.

@kite: Experiments and tests ideas.

@wing: Wing-it mode to make it up as you go.

– operations: kids – @Wind: 8 Applies the character.

@Sophie: 8 Applies the character.

@boy: 8 Applies the character.

@girl: 8 Applies the character.

@aloha: 8 Applies the character.

– operations: simulation –

Here we simulate how operations transform intent and artifacts:

Initial State:

intent: "Create a simple calculator"
artifact: (empty)

@artifact:

intent: "Create a simple calculator"
artifact: 
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  def subtract(a, b):
      return a - b

@wind: “Add multiplication”

intent: "Create a simple calculator with multiplication"
artifact:
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  def subtract(a, b):
      return a - b
  def multiply(a, b):
      return a * b

@unwind: “Remove subtraction”

intent: "Create a simple calculator with multiplication"
artifact:
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  def multiply(a, b):
      return a * b

@kid:

intent: "Simple calculator"
artifact:
  def add(a, b): return a + b
  def multiply(a, b): return a * b

@safe:

intent: "Simple calculator"
artifact:
  def add(a, b):
      if not isinstance(a, (int, float)) or not isinstance(b, (int, float)):
          raise TypeError("Arguments must be numbers")
      return a + b
  def multiply(a, b):
      if not isinstance(a, (int, float)) or not isinstance(b, (int, float)):
          raise TypeError("Arguments must be numbers")
      return a * b

@kiss:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  def calc(op, a, b):
      return {'+': a+b, '*': a*b}[op]

@dry:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  ops = {'+': lambda a,b: a+b, '*': lambda a,b: a*b}
  def calc(op, a, b): return ops[op](a, b)

@wet:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  def add(a, b):
      """Adds two numbers together."""
      return a + b
  
  def multiply(a, b):
      """Multiplies two numbers together."""
      return a * b
  
  # Example usage:
  # result = add(5, 3)  # Returns 8
  # result = multiply(4, 7)  # Returns 28

@brush:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  class Calculator:
      """A simple calculator class."""
      
      def add(self, a: float, b: float) -> float:
          """Add two numbers."""
          return a + b
      
      def multiply(self, a: float, b: float) -> float:
          """Multiply two numbers."""
          return a * b

@heat:

intent: "Creative calculator with multiple approaches"
artifact:
  # Approach 1: Functional style
  add = lambda a, b: a + b
  multiply = lambda a, b: a * b
  
  # Approach 2: Class-based
  class Calculator:
      def add(self, a, b): return a + b
      def multiply(self, a, b): return a * b
  
  # Approach 3: Dictionary dispatch
  operations = {'+': add, '*': multiply}

@cool:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  
  def multiply(a, b):
      return a * b

@fresh:

intent: "Modern calculator with error handling"
artifact:
  from typing import Union
  
  class Calculator:
      def add(self, a: Union[int, float], b: Union[int, float]) -> Union[int, float]:
          return a + b
      
      def multiply(self, a: Union[int, float], b: Union[int, float]) -> Union[int, float]:
          return a * b

@freshen:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  class Calculator:
      def add(self, a: float, b: float) -> float:
          """Add two numbers."""
          return a + b
      
      def multiply(self, a: float, b: float) -> float:
          """Multiply two numbers."""
          return a * b

@not:

intent: "NOT a calculator"
artifact:
  # This is explicitly not a calculator
  # It does not perform arithmetic operations
  pass

@lift: “Extract error handling pattern”

intent: "Error handling pattern"
artifact:
  def safe_operation(operation, *args):
      try:
          return operation(*args)
      except Exception as e:
          return f"Error: {e}"

@move: “Move add function to utils module”

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  from utils import add
  
  def multiply(a, b):
      return a * b

@measure:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [current implementation]
baseline: [previous version]
evaluation:
  - Performance: +15% faster
  - Lines of code: -20%
  - Test coverage: 95%

@test:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation]
test_results:
  - test_add: PASSED
  - test_multiply: PASSED
  - test_edge_cases: PASSED

@debug:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation]
debug_output:
  - Found: Missing type hints
  - Fixed: Added type annotations
  - Found: No input validation
  - Fixed: Added validation

@fix:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [before]
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b  # Missing type hints

artifact: [after]
  def add(a: float, b: float) -> float:
      return a + b  # Fixed: Added type hints

@probe:

intent: "Calculator"
probe_results:
  - Function signatures: OK
  - Return types: OK
  - Potential issues: None found
  - Recommendations: Add docstrings

@whine:

intent: "Calculator"
complaints:
  - "Why no division? This is incomplete!"
  - "Where are the tests?"
  - "No error handling? What if someone passes strings?"
  - "This needs better documentation!"

@todo:

intent: "Calculator"
todos:
  - [ ] Add division operation
  - [ ] Add subtraction operation
  - [ ] Add comprehensive tests
  - [ ] Add error handling
  - [ ] Write documentation

@context: include=”math_utils.py”, exclude=”legacy.py”

intent: "Calculator"
context:
  included: math_utils.py
  excluded: legacy.py
artifact: [implementation using math_utils]

@default:

intent: "Calculator"
context: [standard project context]
artifact: [implementation]

@draft:

intent: "Calculator (DRAFT)"
artifact: [preliminary implementation]
status: DRAFT - needs review
notes: "Basic structure in place, needs refinement"

@fly:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  # Let's try something creative!
  class Calculator:
      def __init__(self):
          self.history = []
      
      def add(self, a, b):
          result = a + b
          self.history.append(f"{a} + {b} = {result}")
          return result
      
      def multiply(self, a, b):
          result = a * b
          self.history.append(f"{a} * {b} = {result}")
          return result
      
      def get_history(self):
          return self.history

@chat:

User: "I need a calculator"
Assistant: "I can help you create a calculator! What operations do you need?"
User: "Just add and multiply"
Assistant: "Great! Here's a simple calculator with add and multiply..."

@help:

Operation: @artifact
Usage: @artifact
Description: Creates or updates existing artifact to be aligned with an intent.
Example: @artifact transforms intent "calculator" into code implementation.

@feedback:

intent: "Calculator"
feedback:
  - "Good: Simple and clear"
  - "Improve: Add type hints"
  - "Improve: Add error handling"
  - "Good: Follows Python conventions"

@kite:

intent: "Calculator (experimental)"
artifact:
  # Experimenting with operator overloading
  class Calculator:
      def __init__(self, value=0):
          self.value = value
      
      def __add__(self, other):
          return Calculator(self.value + other.value)
      
      def __mul__(self, other):
          return Calculator(self.value * other.value)

@wing:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact:
  # Making it up as we go!
  def calc(operation, *args):
      if operation == 'add':
          return sum(args)
      elif operation == 'multiply':
          result = 1
          for arg in args:
              result *= arg
          return result
      else:
          return "Unknown operation"

@run:

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation]
execution:
  $ python calculator.py
  > add(5, 3)
  8
  > multiply(4, 7)
  28

@intent:

artifact: 
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  def multiply(a, b):
      return a * b

intent: "A calculator that can add and multiply numbers"

Character Operations:

@Wind: 8

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation with Wind's creative, exploratory style]
tone: Curious, experimental, asks "what if?"

@Sophie: 8

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation with Sophie's careful, methodical approach]
tone: Precise, thoughtful, considers edge cases

@boy: 8

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation with boy's straightforward, practical style]
tone: Direct, efficient, gets things done

@girl: 8

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation with girl's collaborative, inclusive approach]
tone: Friendly, explanatory, considers user experience

@aloha: 8

intent: "Calculator"
artifact: [implementation with aloha's warm, welcoming style]
tone: Welcoming, helpful, makes it accessible