Context Forge v3.1.4 - Checkpoints, Hooks & Advanced Workflow
π Context Forge v3.1.4 - Major Enhancement Release
β¨ What's New
π Human-in-the-Loop Checkpoint System
- Checkpoint Configuration: Add checkpoints to your development workflow with custom triggers
- Smart Milestone Detection: Automatic checkpoint triggers for critical tasks (database, auth, deployment)
- Custom Milestones: Create project-specific checkpoints with verification steps
- Blocking Approvals: Pause development at critical points until human verification
πͺ Claude Code Hooks Integration
- Context Preservation: PreCompact hook saves critical project information
- Quality Gates: PreSubmit hook runs linting and tests before submission
- PRP Tracking: Automated progress tracking for Product Requirement Prompts
- External Hooks: Copy hooks from external repositories with
copy-hookscommand
π― Enhanced Workflow Commands
- New CLI Commands:
copy-hooksfor external hook management - Advanced Configuration: Hooks and checkpoints integration in project setup
- Professional Workflow: Enterprise-grade safeguards for production development
π§ Technical Improvements
New Files Added
src/cli/commands/copy-hooks.ts- External hooks repository integrationsrc/cli/prompts/checkpointConfig.ts- Checkpoint system configurationsrc/generators/checkpointCommands.ts- Checkpoint command templatessrc/generators/hooks.ts- Claude Code hooks generation
Enhanced Features
- 20+ Slash Commands: Including checkpoint commands (
/checkpoint,/should-checkpoint,/milestone-gate) - Context Engineering: Advanced context preservation across development sessions
- Quality Automation: Automated linting, testing, and validation gates
- Project Safety: Critical milestone verification system
π Usage
Enable Checkpoints
# During project initialization
context-forge init
# Select 'Human-in-the-Loop Checkpoints' in extrasEnable Hooks
# During project initialization
context-forge init
# Select 'Claude Code hooks integration' in extras
# Or copy from external repository
context-forge copy-hooks --source ../claude-hooks-repoAvailable Hooks
- PreCompact.py: Preserves project context before compaction
- ContextRotation.py: Manages context during long sessions
- PreSubmit.py: Validates code quality before submission
- PRPTracking.py: Tracks PRP implementation progress
π Impact
This release transforms Context Forge from a configuration generator into a comprehensive AI-assisted development platform with:
- Enterprise-Grade Safety: Human verification at critical milestones
- Professional Workflow: Automated quality gates and context management
- Development Efficiency: Advanced PRP system with one-pass implementation
- Context Intelligence: Smart preservation and rotation of project knowledge
π Full Documentation
Visit our documentation for complete setup guides and usage examples.
Breaking Changes: None - This is a backward-compatible enhancement release.
Requirements: Node.js 16+, Compatible with all supported AI IDEs