Config Reader
Read and merge .agents.yml and .agents.local.yml configuration files. Local config overrides base config.
Requires: yq (brew install yq or snap install yq )
Arguments
$ARGUMENTS format: <field> [default]
Examples:
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auto_preview false
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get top-level field, default to "false"
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plan.auto_create_task false
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get nested field, default to "false"
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tech_stack generic
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get top-level field, default to "generic"
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browser.type chrome
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get nested browser type
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toolbox.build_task.design_system_path
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get deeply nested field
Execution
Run the config reader script with parsed arguments:
bash {baseDir}/scripts/config_reader.sh FIELD DEFAULT
Replace FIELD and DEFAULT with the parsed arguments from $ARGUMENTS .
Return Value
Return ONLY the config value (single line):
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true
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rails
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github
Merge Logic
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Local checked first - .agents.local.yml wins if key exists
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Fall back to base - .agents.yml if not in local
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Default - provided default if neither has the key
Common Fields
Field Description Typical Default
auto_preview
Auto-open markdown files false
plan.auto_create_task
Auto-create tasks from plans false
tech_stack
Primary tech stack generic
task_management
Task tracking backend none
workflow
Git workflow style branches
toolbox.build_task.design_system_path
Design system location (none)