Update with Roo Code support

Spec Kit Improvements

.github/workflows/scripts/create-github-release.sh

@@ -32,5 +32,11 @@ gh release create "$VERSION" \
   .genreleases/spec-kit-template-windsurf-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
   .genreleases/spec-kit-template-codex-sh-"$VERSION".zip \
   .genreleases/spec-kit-template-codex-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-kilocode-sh-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-kilocode-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-auggie-sh-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-auggie-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-roo-sh-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-roo-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
   --title "Spec Kit Templates - $VERSION_NO_V" \
   --notes-file release_notes.md

.github/workflows/scripts/create-release-packages.sh

@@ -163,13 +163,22 @@ build_variant() {
     codex)
       mkdir -p "$base_dir/.codex/prompts"
       generate_commands codex md "\$ARGUMENTS" "$base_dir/.codex/prompts" "$script" ;;
+    kilocode)
+      mkdir -p "$base_dir/.kilocode/workflows"
+      generate_commands kilocode md "\$ARGUMENTS" "$base_dir/.kilocode/workflows" "$script" ;;
+    auggie)
+      mkdir -p "$base_dir/.augment/commands"
+      generate_commands auggie md "\$ARGUMENTS" "$base_dir/.augment/commands" "$script" ;;
+    roo)
+      mkdir -p "$base_dir/.roo/commands"
+      generate_commands roo md "\$ARGUMENTS" "$base_dir/.roo/commands" "$script" ;;
   esac
   ( cd "$base_dir" && zip -r "../spec-kit-template-${agent}-${script}-${NEW_VERSION}.zip" . )
   echo "Created $GENRELEASES_DIR/spec-kit-template-${agent}-${script}-${NEW_VERSION}.zip"
 }
 
 # Determine agent list
-ALL_AGENTS=(claude gemini copilot cursor qwen opencode windsurf codex)
+ALL_AGENTS=(claude gemini copilot cursor qwen opencode windsurf codex kilocode auggie roo)
 ALL_SCRIPTS=(sh ps)
 
 

.github/workflows/scripts/generate-release-notes.sh

@@ -28,29 +28,8 @@ fi
 
 # Create release notes
 cat > release_notes.md << EOF
-Template release $NEW_VERSION
+This is the latest set of releases that you can use with your agent of choice. We recommend using the Specify CLI to scaffold your projects, however you can download these independently and manage them yourself.
 
-Updated specification-driven development templates for GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Qwen, opencode, Windsurf, and Codex.
-
-Now includes per-script variants for POSIX shell (sh) and PowerShell (ps).
-
-Download the template for your preferred AI assistant + script type:
-- spec-kit-template-copilot-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-copilot-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-claude-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-claude-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-gemini-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-gemini-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-cursor-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-cursor-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-opencode-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-opencode-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-qwen-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-qwen-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-windsurf-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-windsurf-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-codex-sh-$NEW_VERSION.zip
-- spec-kit-template-codex-ps-$NEW_VERSION.zip
 EOF
 
 echo "Generated release notes:"

AGENTS.md

@@ -59,6 +59,23 @@ AI_CHOICES = {
 }
 ```
 
+Also update the `agent_folder_map` in the same file to include the new agent's folder for the security notice:
+
+```python
+agent_folder_map = {
+    "claude": ".claude/",
+    "gemini": ".gemini/",
+    "cursor": ".cursor/",
+    "qwen": ".qwen/",
+    "opencode": ".opencode/",
+    "codex": ".codex/",
+    "windsurf": ".windsurf/",  # Add new agent folder here
+    "kilocode": ".kilocode/",
+    "auggie": ".auggie/",
+    "copilot": ".github/"
+}
+```
+
 #### 2. Update CLI Help Text
 
 Update all help text and examples to include the new agent:
@@ -67,7 +84,16 @@ Update all help text and examples to include the new agent:
 - Function docstrings and examples
 - Error messages with agent lists
 
-#### 3. Update Release Package Script
+#### 3. Update README Documentation
+
+Update the **Supported AI Agents** section in `README.md` to include the new agent:
+
+- Add the new agent to the table with appropriate support level (Full/Partial)
+- Include the agent's official website link
+- Add any relevant notes about the agent's implementation
+- Ensure the table formatting remains aligned and consistent
+
+#### 4. Update Release Package Script
 
 Modify `.github/workflows/scripts/create-release-packages.sh`:
 
@@ -86,7 +112,19 @@ case $agent in
 esac
 ```
 
-#### 4. Update Agent Context Scripts
+#### 4. Update GitHub Release Script
+
+Modify `.github/workflows/scripts/create-github-release.sh` to include the new agent's packages:
+
+```bash
+gh release create "$VERSION" \
+  # ... existing packages ...
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-windsurf-sh-"$VERSION".zip \
+  .genreleases/spec-kit-template-windsurf-ps-"$VERSION".zip \
+  # Add new agent packages here
+```
+
+#### 5. Update Agent Context Scripts
 
 ##### Bash script (`scripts/bash/update-agent-context.sh`):
 
@@ -132,7 +170,7 @@ switch ($AgentType) {
 }
 ```
 
-#### 5. Update CLI Tool Checks (Optional)
+#### 6. Update CLI Tool Checks (Optional)
 
 For agents that require CLI tools, add checks in the `check()` command and agent validation:
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,6 +5,31 @@ All notable changes to the Specify CLI will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [0.0.15] - 2025-09-21
+
+### Added
+
+- Support for Roo Code.
+
+## [0.0.14] - 2025-09-21
+
+### Changed
+
+- Error messages are now shown consistently.
+
+## [0.0.13] - 2025-09-21
+
+### Added
+
+- Support for Kilo Code. Thank you [@shahrukhkhan489](https://github.com/shahrukhkhan489) with [#394](https://github.com/github/spec-kit/pull/394).
+- Support for Auggie CLI. Thank you [@hungthai1401](https://github.com/hungthai1401) with [#137](https://github.com/github/spec-kit/pull/137).
+- Agent folder security notice displayed after project provisioning completion, warning users that some agents may store credentials or auth tokens in their agent folders and recommending adding relevant folders to `.gitignore` to prevent accidental credential leakage.
+
+### Changed
+
+- Warning displayed to ensure that folks are aware that they might need to add their agent folder to `.gitignore`.
+- Cleaned up the `check` command output.
+
 ## [0.0.12] - 2025-09-21
 
 ### Changed

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ These are one time installations required to be able to test your changes locall
 1. Install [Python 3.11+](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
 1. Install [uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/) for package management
 1. Install [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)
-1. Have an AI coding agent available: [Claude Code](https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code), [GitHub Copilot](https://code.visualstudio.com/), [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli), or [Qwen Code](https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code). We're working on adding support for other agents as well.
+1. Have an [AI coding agent available](README.md#-supported-ai-agents)
 
 ## Submitting a pull request
 

README.md

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 - [🤔 What is Spec-Driven Development?](#-what-is-spec-driven-development)
 - [⚡ Get started](#-get-started)
 - [📽️ Video Overview](#️-video-overview)
+- [🤖 Supported AI Agents](#-supported-ai-agents)
 - [🔧 Specify CLI Reference](#-specify-cli-reference)
 - [📚 Core philosophy](#-core-philosophy)
 - [🌟 Development phases](#-development-phases)
@@ -92,6 +93,22 @@ Want to see Spec Kit in action? Watch our [video overview](https://www.youtube.c
 
 [![Spec Kit video header](/media/spec-kit-video-header.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eR1xsfvHg&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv)
 
+## 🤖 Supported AI Agents
+
+| Agent                                                     | Support | Notes                                             |
+|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------|
+| [Claude Code](https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code)      | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [GitHub Copilot](https://code.visualstudio.com/)          | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Cursor](https://cursor.sh/)                              | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Qwen Code](https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code)          | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [opencode](https://opencode.ai/)                          | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Windsurf](https://windsurf.com/)                         | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Kilo Code](https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilocode)         | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Auggie CLI](https://docs.augmentcode.com/cli/overview)   | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Roo Code](https://roocode.com/)                          | ✅ |                                                   |
+| [Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex)              | ⚠️ | Codex [does not support](https://github.com/openai/codex/issues/2890) custom arguments for slash commands.  |
+
 ## 🔧 Specify CLI Reference
 
 The `specify` command supports the following options:
@@ -101,14 +118,14 @@ The `specify` command supports the following options:
 | Command     | Description                                                    |
 |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
 | `init`      | Initialize a new Specify project from the latest template      |
-| `check`     | Check for installed tools (`git`, `claude`, `gemini`, `code`/`code-insiders`, `cursor-agent`, `windsurf`, `qwen`, `opencode`) |
+| `check`     | Check for installed tools (`git`, `claude`, `gemini`, `code`/`code-insiders`, `cursor-agent`, `windsurf`, `qwen`, `opencode`, `codex`) |
 
 ### `specify init` Arguments & Options
 
 | Argument/Option        | Type     | Description                                                                  |
 |------------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
 | `<project-name>`       | Argument | Name for your new project directory (optional if using `--here`)            |
-| `--ai`                 | Option   | AI assistant to use: `claude`, `gemini`, `copilot`, `cursor`, `qwen`, `opencode`, or `windsurf` |
+| `--ai`                 | Option   | AI assistant to use: `claude`, `gemini`, `copilot`, `cursor`, `qwen`, `opencode`, `codex`, `windsurf`, `kilocode`, `auggie`, or `roo` |
 | `--script`             | Option   | Script variant to use: `sh` (bash/zsh) or `ps` (PowerShell)                 |
 | `--ignore-agent-tools` | Flag     | Skip checks for AI agent tools like Claude Code                             |
 | `--no-git`             | Flag     | Skip git repository initialization                                          |
@@ -163,6 +180,12 @@ After running `specify init`, your AI coding agent will have access to these sla
 | `/tasks`        | Generate actionable task lists for implementation                     |
 | `/implement`    | Execute all tasks to build the feature according to the plan         |
 
+### Environment Variables
+
+| Variable         | Description                                                                                    |
+|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| `SPECIFY_FEATURE` | Override feature detection for non-Git repositories. Set to the feature directory name (e.g., `001-photo-albums`) to work on a specific feature when not using Git branches.<br/>**Must be set in the context of the agent you're working with prior to using `/plan` or follow-up commands. |
+
 ## 📚 Core philosophy
 
 Spec-Driven Development is a structured process that emphasizes:
@@ -214,6 +237,8 @@ Our research and experimentation focus on:
 - [Python 3.11+](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
 - [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)
 
+If you encounter issues with an agent, please open an issue so we can refine the integration.
+
 ## 📖 Learn more
 
 - **[Complete Spec-Driven Development Methodology](./spec-driven.md)** - Deep dive into the full process

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [project]
 name = "specify-cli"
-version = "0.0.12"
+version = "0.0.15"
 description = "Specify CLI, part of GitHub Spec Kit. A tool to bootstrap your projects for Spec-Driven Development (SDD)."
 requires-python = ">=3.11"
 dependencies = [

scripts/bash/update-agent-context.sh

@@ -66,6 +66,9 @@ CURSOR_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.cursor/rules/specify-rules.mdc"
 QWEN_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/QWEN.md"
 AGENTS_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/AGENTS.md"
 WINDSURF_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.windsurf/rules/specify-rules.md"
+KILOCODE_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.kilocode/rules/specify-rules.md"
+AUGGIE_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.augment/rules/specify-rules.md"
+ROO_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.roo/rules/specify-rules.md"
 
 # Template file
 TEMPLATE_FILE="$REPO_ROOT/.specify/templates/agent-file-template.md"
@@ -568,9 +571,18 @@ update_specific_agent() {
         windsurf)
             update_agent_file "$WINDSURF_FILE" "Windsurf"
             ;;
+        kilocode)
+            update_agent_file "$KILOCODE_FILE" "Kilo Code"
+            ;;
+        auggie)
+            update_agent_file "$AUGGIE_FILE" "Auggie CLI"
+            ;;
+        roo)
+            update_agent_file "$ROO_FILE" "Roo Code"
+            ;;
         *)
             log_error "Unknown agent type '$agent_type'"
-            log_error "Expected: claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf"
+            log_error "Expected: claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf|kilocode|auggie|roo"
             exit 1
             ;;
     esac
@@ -615,6 +627,21 @@ update_all_existing_agents() {
         found_agent=true
     fi
     
+    if [[ -f "$KILOCODE_FILE" ]]; then
+        update_agent_file "$KILOCODE_FILE" "Kilo Code"
+        found_agent=true
+    fi
+
+    if [[ -f "$AUGGIE_FILE" ]]; then
+        update_agent_file "$AUGGIE_FILE" "Auggie CLI"
+        found_agent=true
+    fi
+    
+    if [[ -f "$ROO_FILE" ]]; then
+        update_agent_file "$ROO_FILE" "Roo Code"
+        found_agent=true
+    fi
+    
     # If no agent files exist, create a default Claude file
     if [[ "$found_agent" == false ]]; then
         log_info "No existing agent files found, creating default Claude file..."
@@ -638,7 +665,7 @@ print_summary() {
     fi
     
     echo
-    log_info "Usage: $0 [claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf]"
+    log_info "Usage: $0 [claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf|kilocode|auggie|roo]"
 }
 
 #==============================================================================

scripts/powershell/update-agent-context.ps1

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Relies on common helper functions in common.ps1
 #>
 param(
     [Parameter(Position=0)]
-    [ValidateSet('claude','gemini','copilot','cursor','qwen','opencode','codex','windsurf')]
+    [ValidateSet('claude','gemini','copilot','cursor','qwen','opencode','codex','windsurf','kilocode','auggie','roo')]
     [string]$AgentType
 )
 
@@ -51,6 +51,9 @@ $CURSOR_FILE   = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.cursor/rules/specify-rules.mdc'
 $QWEN_FILE     = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT 'QWEN.md'
 $AGENTS_FILE   = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT 'AGENTS.md'
 $WINDSURF_FILE = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.windsurf/rules/specify-rules.md'
+$KILOCODE_FILE = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.kilocode/rules/specify-rules.md'
+$AUGGIE_FILE   = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.augment/rules/specify-rules.md'
+$ROO_FILE      = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.roo/rules/specify-rules.md'
 
 $TEMPLATE_FILE = Join-Path $REPO_ROOT '.specify/templates/agent-file-template.md'
 
@@ -370,7 +373,10 @@ function Update-SpecificAgent {
         'opencode' { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $AGENTS_FILE   -AgentName 'opencode' }
         'codex'    { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $AGENTS_FILE   -AgentName 'Codex CLI' }
         'windsurf' { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $WINDSURF_FILE -AgentName 'Windsurf' }
-        default { Write-Err "Unknown agent type '$Type'"; Write-Err 'Expected: claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf'; return $false }
+        'kilocode' { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $KILOCODE_FILE -AgentName 'Kilo Code' }
+        'auggie'   { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $AUGGIE_FILE   -AgentName 'Auggie CLI' }
+        'roo'      { Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $ROO_FILE      -AgentName 'Roo Code' }
+        default { Write-Err "Unknown agent type '$Type'"; Write-Err 'Expected: claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf|kilocode|auggie|roo'; return $false }
     }
 }
 
@@ -384,6 +390,9 @@ function Update-AllExistingAgents {
     if (Test-Path $QWEN_FILE)     { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $QWEN_FILE     -AgentName 'Qwen Code')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
     if (Test-Path $AGENTS_FILE)   { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $AGENTS_FILE   -AgentName 'Codex/opencode')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
     if (Test-Path $WINDSURF_FILE) { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $WINDSURF_FILE -AgentName 'Windsurf')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
+    if (Test-Path $KILOCODE_FILE) { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $KILOCODE_FILE -AgentName 'Kilo Code')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
+    if (Test-Path $AUGGIE_FILE)   { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $AUGGIE_FILE   -AgentName 'Auggie CLI')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
+    if (Test-Path $ROO_FILE)      { if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $ROO_FILE      -AgentName 'Roo Code')) { $ok = $false }; $found = $true }
     if (-not $found) {
         Write-Info 'No existing agent files found, creating default Claude file...'
         if (-not (Update-AgentFile -TargetFile $CLAUDE_FILE -AgentName 'Claude Code')) { $ok = $false }
@@ -398,7 +407,7 @@ function Print-Summary {
     if ($NEW_FRAMEWORK) { Write-Host "  - Added framework: $NEW_FRAMEWORK" }
     if ($NEW_DB -and $NEW_DB -ne 'N/A') { Write-Host "  - Added database: $NEW_DB" }
     Write-Host ''
-    Write-Info 'Usage: ./update-agent-context.ps1 [-AgentType claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf]'
+    Write-Info 'Usage: ./update-agent-context.ps1 [-AgentType claude|gemini|copilot|cursor|qwen|opencode|codex|windsurf|kilocode|auggie|roo]'
 }
 
 function Main {

src/specify_cli/__init__.py

@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ AI_CHOICES = {
     "opencode": "opencode",
     "codex": "Codex CLI",
     "windsurf": "Windsurf",
+    "kilocode": "Kilo Code",
+    "auggie": "Auggie CLI",
+    "roo": "Roo Code",
 }
 # Add script type choices
 SCRIPT_TYPE_CHOICES = {"sh": "POSIX Shell (bash/zsh)", "ps": "PowerShell"}
@@ -355,13 +358,13 @@ def run_command(cmd: list[str], check_return: bool = True, capture: bool = False
         return None
 
 
-def check_tool_for_tracker(tool: str, install_hint: str, tracker: StepTracker) -> bool:
+def check_tool_for_tracker(tool: str, tracker: StepTracker) -> bool:
     """Check if a tool is installed and update tracker."""
     if shutil.which(tool):
         tracker.complete(tool, "available")
         return True
     else:
-        tracker.error(tool, f"not found - {install_hint}")
+        tracker.error(tool, "not found")
         return False
 
 
@@ -380,8 +383,6 @@ def check_tool(tool: str, install_hint: str) -> bool:
     if shutil.which(tool):
         return True
     else:
-        console.print(f"[yellow]⚠️  {tool} not found[/yellow]")
-        console.print(f"   Install with: [cyan]{install_hint}[/cyan]")
         return False
 
 
@@ -747,7 +748,7 @@ def ensure_executable_scripts(project_path: Path, tracker: StepTracker | None =
 @app.command()
 def init(
     project_name: str = typer.Argument(None, help="Name for your new project directory (optional if using --here)"),
-    ai_assistant: str = typer.Option(None, "--ai", help="AI assistant to use: claude, gemini, copilot, cursor, qwen, opencode, codex, or windsurf"),
+    ai_assistant: str = typer.Option(None, "--ai", help="AI assistant to use: claude, gemini, copilot, cursor, qwen, opencode, codex, windsurf, kilocode, or auggie"),
     script_type: str = typer.Option(None, "--script", help="Script type to use: sh or ps"),
     ignore_agent_tools: bool = typer.Option(False, "--ignore-agent-tools", help="Skip checks for AI agent tools like Claude Code"),
     no_git: bool = typer.Option(False, "--no-git", help="Skip git repository initialization"),
@@ -761,7 +762,7 @@ def init(
     
     This command will:
     1. Check that required tools are installed (git is optional)
-    2. Let you choose your AI assistant (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Qwen Code, opencode, Codex CLI, or Windsurf)
+    2. Let you choose your AI assistant (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Qwen Code, opencode, Codex CLI, Windsurf, Kilo Code, or Auggie CLI)
     3. Download the appropriate template from GitHub
     4. Extract the template to a new project directory or current directory
     5. Initialize a fresh git repository (if not --no-git and no existing repo)
@@ -777,6 +778,7 @@ def init(
         specify init my-project --ai opencode
         specify init my-project --ai codex
         specify init my-project --ai windsurf
+        specify init my-project --ai auggie
         specify init --ignore-agent-tools my-project
         specify init --here --ai claude
         specify init --here --ai codex
@@ -814,7 +816,15 @@ def init(
         project_path = Path(project_name).resolve()
         # Check if project directory already exists
         if project_path.exists():
-            console.print(f"[red]Error:[/red] Directory '{project_name}' already exists")
+            error_panel = Panel(
+                f"Directory '[cyan]{project_name}[/cyan]' already exists\n"
+                "Please choose a different project name or remove the existing directory.",
+                title="[red]Directory Conflict[/red]",
+                border_style="red",
+                padding=(1, 2)
+            )
+            console.print()
+            console.print(error_panel)
             raise typer.Exit(1)
     
     # Create formatted setup info with column alignment
@@ -858,31 +868,45 @@ def init(
     # Check agent tools unless ignored
     if not ignore_agent_tools:
         agent_tool_missing = False
+        install_url = ""
         if selected_ai == "claude":
-            if not check_tool("claude", "Install from: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup"):
-                console.print("[red]Error:[/red] Claude CLI is required for Claude Code projects")
+            if not check_tool("claude", "https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup"):
+                install_url = "https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup"
                 agent_tool_missing = True
         elif selected_ai == "gemini":
-            if not check_tool("gemini", "Install from: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli"):
-                console.print("[red]Error:[/red] Gemini CLI is required for Gemini projects")
+            if not check_tool("gemini", "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli"):
+                install_url = "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli"
                 agent_tool_missing = True
         elif selected_ai == "qwen":
-            if not check_tool("qwen", "Install from: https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code"):
-                console.print("[red]Error:[/red] Qwen CLI is required for Qwen Code projects")
+            if not check_tool("qwen", "https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code"):
+                install_url = "https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code"
                 agent_tool_missing = True
         elif selected_ai == "opencode":
-            if not check_tool("opencode", "Install from: https://opencode.ai"):
-                console.print("[red]Error:[/red] opencode CLI is required for opencode projects")
+            if not check_tool("opencode", "https://opencode.ai"):
+                install_url = "https://opencode.ai"
                 agent_tool_missing = True
         elif selected_ai == "codex":
-            if not check_tool("codex", "Install from: https://github.com/openai/codex"):
-                console.print("[red]Error:[/red] Codex CLI is required for Codex projects")
+            if not check_tool("codex", "https://github.com/openai/codex"):
+                install_url = "https://github.com/openai/codex"
+                agent_tool_missing = True
+        elif selected_ai == "auggie":
+            if not check_tool("auggie", "https://docs.augmentcode.com/cli/setup-auggie/install-auggie-cli"):
+                install_url = "https://docs.augmentcode.com/cli/setup-auggie/install-auggie-cli"
                 agent_tool_missing = True
         # GitHub Copilot and Cursor checks are not needed as they're typically available in supported IDEs
 
         if agent_tool_missing:
-            console.print("\n[red]Required AI tool is missing![/red]")
-            console.print("[yellow]Tip:[/yellow] Use --ignore-agent-tools to skip this check")
+            error_panel = Panel(
+                f"[cyan]{selected_ai}[/cyan] not found\n"
+                f"Install with: [cyan]{install_url}[/cyan]\n"
+                f"{AI_CHOICES[selected_ai]} is required to continue with this project type.\n\n"
+                "Tip: Use [cyan]--ignore-agent-tools[/cyan] to skip this check",
+                title="[red]Agent Detection Error[/red]",
+                border_style="red",
+                padding=(1, 2)
+            )
+            console.print()
+            console.print(error_panel)
             raise typer.Exit(1)
     
     # Determine script type (explicit, interactive, or OS default)
@@ -981,6 +1005,33 @@ def init(
     console.print(tracker.render())
     console.print("\n[bold green]Project ready.[/bold green]")
     
+    # Agent folder security notice
+    agent_folder_map = {
+        "claude": ".claude/",
+        "gemini": ".gemini/",
+        "cursor": ".cursor/",
+        "qwen": ".qwen/",
+        "opencode": ".opencode/",
+        "codex": ".codex/",
+        "windsurf": ".windsurf/",
+        "kilocode": ".kilocode/",
+        "auggie": ".augment/",
+        "copilot": ".github/",
+        "roo": ".roo/"
+    }
+    
+    if selected_ai in agent_folder_map:
+        agent_folder = agent_folder_map[selected_ai]
+        security_notice = Panel(
+            f"Some agents may store credentials, auth tokens, or other identifying and private artifacts in the agent folder within your project.\n"
+            f"Consider adding [cyan]{agent_folder}[/cyan] (or parts of it) to [cyan].gitignore[/cyan] to prevent accidental credential leakage.",
+            title="[yellow]Agent Folder Security[/yellow]",
+            border_style="yellow",
+            padding=(1, 2)
+        )
+        console.print()
+        console.print(security_notice)
+    
     # Boxed "Next steps" section
     steps_lines = []
     if not here:
@@ -1009,17 +1060,14 @@ def init(
     steps_lines.append("   2.4 [cyan]/tasks[/] - Generate actionable tasks")
     steps_lines.append("   2.5 [cyan]/implement[/] - Execute implementation")
 
-    steps_panel = Panel("\n".join(steps_lines), title="Next steps", border_style="cyan", padding=(1,2))
+    steps_panel = Panel("\n".join(steps_lines), title="Next Steps", border_style="cyan", padding=(1,2))
     console.print()
     console.print(steps_panel)
 
-    # Add Codex warning if using Codex
     if selected_ai == "codex":
         warning_text = """[bold yellow]Important Note:[/bold yellow]
 
-Custom prompts do not yet support arguments in Codex. You may need to manually 
-specify additional project instructions directly in prompt files located in 
-[cyan].codex/prompts/[/cyan].
+Custom prompts do not yet support arguments in Codex. You may need to manually specify additional project instructions directly in prompt files located in [cyan].codex/prompts/[/cyan].
 
 For more information, see: [cyan]https://github.com/openai/codex/issues/2890[/cyan]"""
         
@@ -1039,23 +1087,27 @@ def check():
     tracker.add("claude", "Claude Code CLI")
     tracker.add("gemini", "Gemini CLI")
     tracker.add("qwen", "Qwen Code CLI")
-    tracker.add("code", "VS Code (for GitHub Copilot)")
-    tracker.add("cursor-agent", "Cursor IDE agent (optional)")
-    tracker.add("windsurf", "Windsurf IDE (optional)")
+    tracker.add("code", "Visual Studio Code")
+    tracker.add("code-insiders", "Visual Studio Code Insiders")
+    tracker.add("cursor-agent", "Cursor IDE agent")
+    tracker.add("windsurf", "Windsurf IDE")
+    tracker.add("kilocode", "Kilo Code IDE")
     tracker.add("opencode", "opencode")
     tracker.add("codex", "Codex CLI")
+    tracker.add("auggie", "Auggie CLI")
     
-    git_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("git", "https://git-scm.com/downloads", tracker)
-    claude_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("claude", "https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup", tracker)  
-    gemini_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("gemini", "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli", tracker)
-    qwen_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("qwen", "https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code", tracker)
-    code_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("code", "https://code.visualstudio.com/", tracker)
-    if not code_ok:
-        code_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("code-insiders", "https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/", tracker)
-    cursor_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("cursor-agent", "https://cursor.sh/", tracker)
-    windsurf_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("windsurf", "https://windsurf.com/", tracker)
-    opencode_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("opencode", "https://opencode.ai/", tracker)
-    codex_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("codex", "https://github.com/openai/codex", tracker)
+    git_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("git", tracker)
+    claude_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("claude", tracker)  
+    gemini_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("gemini", tracker)
+    qwen_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("qwen", tracker)
+    code_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("code", tracker)
+    code_insiders_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("code-insiders", tracker)
+    cursor_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("cursor-agent", tracker)
+    windsurf_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("windsurf", tracker)
+    kilocode_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("kilocode", tracker)
+    opencode_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("opencode", tracker)
+    codex_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("codex", tracker)
+    auggie_ok = check_tool_for_tracker("auggie", tracker)
 
     console.print(tracker.render())
 
@@ -1063,7 +1115,7 @@ def check():
 
     if not git_ok:
         console.print("[dim]Tip: Install git for repository management[/dim]")
-    if not (claude_ok or gemini_ok or cursor_ok or qwen_ok or windsurf_ok or opencode_ok or codex_ok):
+    if not (claude_ok or gemini_ok or cursor_ok or qwen_ok or windsurf_ok or kilocode_ok or opencode_ok or codex_ok or auggie_ok):
         console.print("[dim]Tip: Install an AI assistant for the best experience[/dim]")
 
 

templates/commands/constitution.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 description: Create or update the project constitution from interactive or provided principle inputs, ensuring all dependent templates stay in sync.
 ---
 
-The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or in `$ARGUMENTS` - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
+The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
 
 User input:
 

templates/commands/implement.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ scripts:
   ps: scripts/powershell/check-prerequisites.ps1 -Json -RequireTasks -IncludeTasks
 ---
 
-The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or in `$ARGUMENTS` - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
+The user input can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
 
 User input:
 

templates/commands/plan.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ scripts:
   ps: scripts/powershell/setup-plan.ps1 -Json
 ---
 
-The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or in `$ARGUMENTS` - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
+The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
 
 User input:
 

templates/commands/specify.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ scripts:
   ps: scripts/powershell/create-new-feature.ps1 -Json "{ARGS}"
 ---
 
-The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or in `$ARGUMENTS` - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
+The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
 
 User input:
 

templates/commands/tasks.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ scripts:
   ps: scripts/powershell/check-prerequisites.ps1 -Json
 ---
 
-The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or in `$ARGUMENTS` - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
+The user input to you can be provided directly by the agent or as a command argument - you **MUST** consider it before proceeding with the prompt (if not empty).
 
 User input: