refactor(ticket): simplify auto-run flow and reorganize imports (#69)

* refactor(ticket): simplify auto-run flow and reorganize imports

* docs: update changelog

Author: kostyay

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -100,12 +100,18 @@ All notable changes to agent-stuff are documented here.
 
 
 
+
+
+
+## refactor/auto-run-simplification
+
+Simplified the `/ticket-run-all` auto-run flow to streamline ticket processing across epics (#69). The command now uses a single confirmation dialog instead of fork-strategy selection, automatically initiates context compaction via `ctx.compact()`, and removes the separate session creation logic—auto-run state is tracked in-memory for seamless continuation. Added comprehensive test coverage for cross-epic task dependencies, including `buildAutoRunPrompt()` and `buildEpicContextLine()` helpers that enable proper context switching when moving between epic scopes. The refactored flow maintains the core auto-run capability (context compaction between tasks, continuation via `agent_end`) while reducing cognitive overhead and improving agent readiness for multi-epic workflows.
 
 ## docs/expand-github-skill-docs
 
 Expanded the GitHub skill documentation (#64) with comprehensive `gh` CLI examples and best practices, including detailed sections on pull requests, GitHub Actions workflows, search, and API usage. The guide now covers practical command patterns for PR management (create, review, merge), workflow automation (triggering, monitoring, managing secrets/variables), and advanced querying with JSON filtering and GraphQL. Added a reference table for global flags and bulk operation patterns to improve discoverability and help users leverage the full capabilities of the GitHub CLI.
 
-## chore/update-pi-packages-0-63-1
+## [1.0.42](https://github.com/kostyay/agent-stuff/pull/62) - 2026-03-28
 
 Updated mariozechner PI packages to version 0.63.1 (#62), introducing API changes across multiple extensions. The update requires strict version pinning (`^0.63.1`) for peer dependencies (@mariozechner/pi-ai, @mariozechner/pi-coding-agent, @mariozechner/pi-tui), and refactors model authentication to use a new `getApiKeyAndHeaders()` method that returns an authentication object instead of a simple API key string. Key technical changes include updates to type imports (ModelRegistry), property accessors for command source information (from `c.path` to `c.sourceInfo?.path`), and dependency upgrades for OpenAI (6.10.0 → 6.26.0) and Mistral (1.10.0 → 1.14.1). The minimum Node.js requirement for pi-coding-agent was bumped from 20.0.0 to 20.6.0, and koffi is now an optional dependency in pi-tui.
 

pi-extensions/ticket/index.ts

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
  * - `ticket` tool with 9 actions (create, show, update, delete, start, close, reopen, list, add-note)
  * - `/ticket` TUI browser with fuzzy search and action menu
  * - `/ticket-create` prompt injection for epic + task breakdown
- * - `/ticket-run-all` automated ticket processing with auto-run continuation across epics
+ * - `/ticket-run-all` automated ticket processing with compaction between tasks, continues across epics
  * - `/ticket-run-stop` to halt the auto-run loop after the current ticket
  * - Auto-close of parent epics when all child tasks are closed
  * - Auto-continuation: after closing a task, compacts context and sends next task prompt
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
  * - Auto-nudge on agent_end when tickets remain in-progress
  */
 
+import { StringEnum } from "@mariozechner/pi-ai";
 import {
 	DynamicBorder,
 	copyToClipboard,
@@ -30,27 +31,27 @@ import {
 	type Theme,
 	type ThemeColor,
 } from "@mariozechner/pi-coding-agent";
-import { StringEnum } from "@mariozechner/pi-ai";
-import { Type } from "@sinclair/typebox";
-import { existsSync } from "node:fs";
-import fs from "node:fs/promises";
-import path from "node:path";
 import {
 	Container,
-	type Focusable,
-	type SelectItem,
 	Input,
 	Key,
 	Markdown,
 	SelectList,
 	Spacer,
-	Text,
 	TUI,
+	Text,
 	getKeybindings,
 	matchesKey,
 	truncateToWidth,
 	visibleWidth,
+	type Focusable,
+	type SelectItem,
 } from "@mariozechner/pi-tui";
+import { Type } from "@sinclair/typebox";
+import { existsSync } from "node:fs";
+import fs from "node:fs/promises";
+import path from "node:path";
+
 import {
 	type LockInfo,
 	type TicketFrontMatter,
@@ -646,7 +647,7 @@ export default function ticketExtension(pi: ExtensionAPI) {
 
 	pi.on("input", async () => {
 		nudgedThisCycle = false;
-		return { action: "continue" as const };
+		return { action: "continue" };
 	});
 
 	// ── UI refresh ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
@@ -1310,7 +1311,7 @@ export default function ticketExtension(pi: ExtensionAPI) {
 	// ── /ticket-run-all command ─────────────────────────────────────────
 
 	pi.registerCommand("ticket-run-all", {
-		description: "Process all ready tickets, optionally in separate sessions",
+		description: "Auto-run all ready tickets with compaction between tasks",
 		handler: async (_args, ctx) => {
 			const dir = getTicketsDir(ctx.cwd);
 			const tickets = await listTickets(dir);
@@ -1323,35 +1324,16 @@ export default function ticketExtension(pi: ExtensionAPI) {
 
 			const ticketList = ready.map((t) => `  ${t.id} ${t.title} [${t.type}, p${t.priority}]`).join("\n");
 
-			if (!ctx.hasUI) {
-				console.log(`Ready tickets:\n${ticketList}`);
-				return;
-			}
-
-			// Ask user how to proceed
-			const forkOptions = [
-				"Auto-run: work through all, each task compacted",
-				"Work through all in this session",
-				"Cancel",
-			];
-			const forkChoice = await ctx.ui.select("ticket-run-all: Session strategy", forkOptions);
-
-			if (!forkChoice || forkChoice === "Cancel") return;
-
-			if (forkChoice === "Work through all in this session") {
-				await clearAutoRun(dir);
-				const prompt =
-					`Work through these tickets in order, one at a time. For each ticket:\n` +
-					`1. Use \`ticket start <id>\` to begin\n` +
-					`2. Implement the work\n` +
-					`3. Use \`ticket close <id>\` when done (with tests_confirmed=true if it has tests)\n` +
-					`4. Move to the next ticket\n\n` +
-					`Ready tickets:\n${ticketList}\n\nStart with the first one.`;
-				ctx.ui.setEditorText(prompt);
-				return;
+			if (ctx.hasUI) {
+				const ok = await ctx.ui.confirm(
+					`Auto-run ${ready.length} ticket(s)?`,
+					`Context is compacted between tasks. Use /ticket-run-stop to halt.\n\n${ticketList}`,
+				);
+				if (!ok) return;
 			}
 
-			// Auto-run mode: set marker, send first task, agent_end handles continuation
+			// Set auto-run marker, compact context, send first task.
+			// agent_end handles continuation for subsequent tasks.
 			await writeAutoRun(dir, { active: true });
 
 			const firstTask = ready[0];
@@ -1362,16 +1344,9 @@ export default function ticketExtension(pi: ExtensionAPI) {
 				buildAutoRunPrompt(firstTask, record, ready.length) +
 				". Next task will be sent automatically after closing.";
 
-			const result = await ctx.newSession({
-				parentSession: ctx.sessionManager.getSessionFile(),
-			});
-
-			if (result.cancelled) {
-				await clearAutoRun(dir);
-				ctx.ui.notify("Session creation cancelled", "info");
-			} else {
-				pi.sendUserMessage(prompt);
-			}
+			ctx.compact();
+			refreshUI(ctx);
+			pi.sendUserMessage(prompt);
 		},
 	});