Workspace Prune Working

---
namespace: aiwg
name: workspace-prune-working
platforms: [all]
description: Clean up .aiwg/working/ by promoting, archiving, or deleting temporary files
---

# Workspace Prune Working

Clean up the `.aiwg/working/` directory by intelligently handling temporary files. Promotes valuable content to the main documentation structure, archives content worth preserving, and deletes truly temporary files.

## Parameters

| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `project-directory` | Project root (default: `.`) |
| `--promote-all` | Promote all promotable files without prompting |
| `--archive-all` | Archive all archivable files without prompting |
| `--delete-all` | Delete all deletable files without prompting |
| `--dry-run` | Preview changes without modifying files |
| `--interactive` | Prompt for each file decision |
| `--force` | Skip confirmation prompts |

## Purpose of .aiwg/working/

The `.aiwg/working/` directory is designated for:

- Multi-agent work-in-progress drafts
- Temporary scratch files during orchestration
- Review feedback before synthesis
- Iterative document versions

It is **NOT** a permanent storage location. Files here should eventually be:
- **Promoted** → Moved to appropriate `.aiwg/` subdirectory as finalized docs
- **Archived** → Preserved in `.aiwg/archive/` for historical reference
- **Deleted** → Removed when no longer useful

## Execution Steps

### Step 1: Scan Working Directory

Inventory all files in `.aiwg/working/`:

```bash
# List all files with metadata
find .aiwg/working -type f -exec stat -c '%Y %s %n' {} \; | sort -rn

# Count by subdirectory
find .aiwg/working -mindepth 1 -maxdepth 1 -type d | while read dir; do
  echo "$(basename "$dir"): $(find "$dir" -type f | wc -l) files"
done
```

Report:
```
Working Directory Scan
======================
Total files: 23
Total size:  145 KB

By Category:
  architecture/   8 files (SAD drafts, reviews)
  requirements/   5 files (UC iterations)
  testing/        4 files (test plan drafts)
  scratch/        6 files (temporary notes)

Age Distribution:
  < 1 day:    4 files
  1-7 days:   8 files
  > 7 days:  11 files
```

### Step 2: Classify Files

Analyze each file to determine appropriate action:

**Classification Criteria:**

| Classification | Criteria | Action |
|----------------|----------|--------|
| PROMOTE | Final/reviewed version, high quality, no TODOs | Move to main .aiwg/ structure |
| ARCHIVE | Useful history, superseded, completed work | Move to .aiwg/archive/ |
| DELETE | Scratch notes, duplicates, empty, truly temp | Remove |
| REVIEW | Unclear status, needs human decision | Flag for review |

**File Analysis Heuristics:**

```python
def classify_file(filepath):
    content = read_file(filepath)
    filename = basename(filepath)

    # Check for finalization markers
    if "FINAL" in filename or "APPROVED" in filename:
        return "PROMOTE"
    if "BASELINED" in content or "Status: Approved" in content:
        return "PROMOTE"

    # Check for draft/WIP markers
    if "DRAFT" in filename or "WIP" in filename:
        if file_age_days(filepath) > 14:
            return "ARCHIVE"  # Old draft, archive for reference
        return "REVIEW"  # Recent draft, needs decision

    # Check for review files
    if "review" in filename.lower():
        if "synthesized" in get_parent_files(filepath):
            return "DELETE"  # Reviews already synthesized
        return "ARCHIVE"  # Keep reviews for audit

    # Check for scratch/temp patterns
    if "scratch" in filepath or "temp" in filepath:
        if file_age_days(filepath) > 3:
            return "DELETE"
        return "REVIEW"

    # Check for versioned files
    if re.match(r'v\d+\.\d+', filename):
        if not is_latest_version(filepath):
            return "ARCHIVE"
        return "PROMOTE"  # Latest version should be promoted

    # Default: needs review
    return "REVIEW"
```

Report:
```
File Classification
===================

PROMOTE (4 files):
  .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.3-final.md
    → .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md
    Reason: Final version, approved status

  .aiwg/working/requirements/uc-auth-approved.md
    → .aiwg/requirements/use-cases/uc-auth.md
    Reason: Approved use case

  .aiwg/working/testing/test-plan-baselined.md
    → .aiwg/testing/master-test-plan.md
    Reason: Baselined marker found

  .aiwg/working/architecture/adr-001-final.md
    → .aiwg/architecture/decisions/adr-001.md
    Reason: Final ADR

ARCHIVE (6 files):
  .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.1-draft.md
    → .aiwg/archive/architecture/sad-v0.1-20251209.md
    Reason: Superseded by v0.3

  .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/reviews/security-review.md
    → .aiwg/archive/reviews/sad-security-review-20251209.md
    Reason: Review already synthesized

  .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/reviews/test-review.md
    → .aiwg/archive/reviews/sad-test-review-20251209.md
    Reason: Review already synthesized

  ... (3 more)

DELETE (8 files):
  .aiwg/working/scratch/notes.md
    Reason: Scratch file, 12 days old

  .aiwg/working/scratch/temp-analysis.md
    Reason: Temp file prefix, empty content

  .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.2-draft.md
    Reason: Intermediate draft, v0.3 exists

  ... (5 more)

REVIEW (5 files):
  .aiwg/working/requirements/nfr-draft.md
    Reason: Recent draft (3 days), unclear status

  .aiwg/working/testing/integration-tests-wip.md
    Reason: WIP marker, may be active work

  ... (3 more)
```

### Step 3: Determine Promotion Targets

Map working files to their correct permanent locations:

```
Promotion Mapping
=================

.aiwg/working/architecture/ → .aiwg/architecture/
  sad/*.md                  → software-architecture-doc.md
  adr-*.md                  → decisions/adr-*.md
  diagrams/                 → diagrams/

.aiwg/working/requirements/ → .aiwg/requirements/
  uc-*.md                   → use-cases/
  nfr-*.md                  → nfrs/
  user-story-*.md           → user-stories/

.aiwg/working/testing/      → .aiwg/testing/
  test-plan-*.md            → master-test-plan.md
  test-cases-*.md           → test-cases/

.aiwg/working/security/     → .aiwg/security/
  threat-model-*.md         → threat-model.md
  security-review-*.md      → security-assessments/

.aiwg/working/risks/        → .aiwg/risks/
  spike-*.md                → spikes/
  risk-assessment-*.md      → risk-register.md
```

### Step 4: Execute Actions

**If `--dry-run`:** Display plan and exit.

**If `--interactive`:** Prompt for each file:

```
File: .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.3-final.md
Classification: PROMOTE
Target: .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md

Action? [p]romote / [a]rchive / [d]elete / [s]kip: _
```

#### Promotion Operations

```bash
# Create target directory
mkdir -p .aiwg/architecture/

# Move file to permanent location
mv .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.3-final.md \
   .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md

# Remove "DRAFT" or "WIP" markers from content
sed -i 's/Status: Draft/Status: Baselined/' \
   .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md
```

#### Archive Operations

```bash
# Create archive with timestamp
mkdir -p .aiwg/archive/architecture/

# Move with date suffix
mv .aiwg/working/architecture/sad/v0.1-draft.md \
   .aiwg/archive/architecture/sad-v0.1-20251209.md

# Update archive index
echo "| 2025-12-09 | sad-v0.1 | Superseded by v0.3 | architecture/ |" \
  >> .aiwg/archive/INDEX.md
```

#### Delete Operations

```bash
# Remove files
rm .aiwg/working/scratch/notes.md
rm .aiwg/working/scratch/temp-analysis.md

# Clean up empty directories
find .aiwg/working -type d -empty -delete
```

### Step 5: Handle Review Items

For files marked REVIEW, either:

**If `--interactive`:**
Present each file for decision.

**If `--promote-all` / `--archive-all` / `--delete-all`:**
Apply bulk action to review items.

**Otherwise:**
List review items and exit:

```
Files Requiring Review
======================

The following files need manual decision:

1. .aiwg/working/requirements/nfr-draft.md
   Age: 3 days | Size: 2.4 KB
   Context: Active NFR development

2. .aiwg/working/testing/integration-tests-wip.md
   Age: 5 days | Size: 1.8 KB
   Context: WIP test cases

Run with --interactive to decide each file.
```

### Step 6: Report Summary

```
Working Directory Prune Complete
================================

Actions Taken:
  Promoted:   4 files → permanent .aiwg/ locations
  Archived:   6 files → .aiwg/archive/
  Deleted:    8 files (recovered 45 KB)
  Skipped:    5 files (require review)

Promotion Summary:
  .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md (NEW)
  .aiwg/requirements/use-cases/uc-auth.md (NEW)
  .aiwg/testing/master-test-plan.md (NEW)
  .aiwg/architecture/decisions/adr-001.md (NEW)

Working Directory Status:
  Before: 23 files (145 KB)
  After:   5 files (12 KB)

Next Steps:
  - Review 5 remaining files with --interactive
  - Run /workspace-realign to verify doc alignment
```

## Examples

```bash
# Preview what would happen
/workspace-prune-working --dry-run

# Interactive mode - decide each file
/workspace-prune-working --interactive

# Aggressive cleanup - promote finals, archive rest, delete temp
/workspace-prune-working --promote-all --archive-all --delete-all

# Just promote finalized docs
/workspace-prune-working --promote-all

# Just clean up scratch files
/workspace-prune-working --delete-all
```

## Error Handling

| Condition | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| No .aiwg/working/ | Info: "Working directory is empty. Nothing to prune." |
| Promotion target exists | Backup existing, then overwrite with warning |
| Permission denied | Skip file, report error |
| Active agent work | Detect recent modification (<1hr), warn before action |

## Related Commands

- `/workspace-realign` - Sync all .aiwg/ docs with project state
- `/workspace-reset` - Wipe .aiwg/ and start fresh
- `/project-status` - View current project state

## References

- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/README.md — aiwg-utils addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/human-authorization.md — Confirm before promoting, archiving, or deleting artifacts
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/vague-discretion.md — Concrete classification criteria and age thresholds
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/README.md — SDLC artifact structure for promotion target mapping