yaze/docs/z3ed/archive/IMPLEMENTATION_PROGRESS_OCT2.md

z3ed Implementation Progress - October 2, 2025

Date: October 2, 2025
Status: Priority 2 Implementation Complete ✅
Next Action: Execute E2E Validation (Priority 1)

Summary

Today's work completed the Priority 2: CLI Agent Test Command (IT-02) implementation, which enables natural language-driven GUI automation. This was implemented alongside preparing comprehensive validation procedures for Priority 1.

What Was Implemented

1. GuiAutomationClient (gRPC Wrapper) ✅

Files Created:

• src/cli/service/gui_automation_client.h
• src/cli/service/gui_automation_client.cc

Features:

• Full gRPC client for ImGuiTestHarness service
• Wrapped all 6 RPC methods (Ping, Click, Type, Wait, Assert, Screenshot)
• Type-safe C++ API with proper error handling
• Connection management with health checks
• Conditional compilation for YAZE_WITH_GRPC

Example Usage:

GuiAutomationClient client("localhost:50052");
RETURN_IF_ERROR(client.Connect());

auto result = client.Click("button:Overworld", ClickType::kLeft);
if (!result.ok()) return result.status();

std::cout << "Clicked in " << result->execution_time.count() << "ms\n";

2. TestWorkflowGenerator (Natural Language Parser) ✅

Files Created:

• src/cli/service/test_workflow_generator.h
• src/cli/service/test_workflow_generator.cc

Features:

• Pattern matching for common GUI test scenarios
• Converts natural language to structured test steps
• Extensible pattern system for new prompt types
• Helpful error messages with suggestions

Supported Patterns:

1. Open Editor: "Open Overworld editor"
   • Click button → Wait for window
2. Open and Verify: "Open Dungeon editor and verify it loads"
   • Click button → Wait for window → Assert visible
3. Type Input: "Type 'zelda3.sfc' in filename input"
   • Click input → Type text with clear_first
4. Click Button: "Click Open ROM button"
   • Single click action

Example Usage:

TestWorkflowGenerator generator;
auto workflow = generator.GenerateWorkflow("Open Overworld editor");

// Returns:
// Workflow: Open Overworld Editor
//   1. Click(button:Overworld)
//   2. Wait(window_visible:Overworld Editor, 5000ms)

3. Enhanced Agent Handler ✅

Files Modified:

• src/cli/handlers/agent.cc (added includes, replaced HandleTestCommand)

New Implementation:

• Parses --prompt, --host, --port, --timeout flags
• Generates workflow from natural language prompt
• Connects to test harness via GuiAutomationClient
• Executes workflow with progress indicators
• Displays timing and success/failure for each step
• Returns structured error messages

Command Interface:

z3ed agent test --prompt "..." [--host localhost] [--port 50052] [--timeout 30]

Example Output:

=== GUI Automation Test ===
Prompt: Open Overworld editor
Server: localhost:50052

Generated workflow:
Workflow: Open Overworld Editor
  1. Click(button:Overworld)
  2. Wait(window_visible:Overworld Editor, 5000ms)

✓ Connected to test harness

[1/2] Click(button:Overworld) ... ✓ (125ms)
[2/2] Wait(window_visible:Overworld Editor, 5000ms) ... ✓ (1250ms)

✅ Test passed in 1375ms

4. Build System Integration ✅

Files Modified:

• src/CMakeLists.txt (added new source files to yaze_core)

Changes:

# CLI service sources (needed for ProposalDrawer)
cli/service/proposal_registry.cc
cli/service/rom_sandbox_manager.cc
cli/service/gui_automation_client.cc      # NEW
cli/service/test_workflow_generator.cc    # NEW

5. Comprehensive E2E Validation Guide ✅

Files Created:

• docs/z3ed/E2E_VALIDATION_GUIDE.md

Contents:

• 4-phase validation checklist (3 hours estimated)
• Phase 1: Automated test script validation (30 min)
• Phase 2: Manual proposal workflow testing (60 min)
• Phase 3: Real widget automation testing (60 min)
• Phase 4: Documentation updates (30 min)
• Success criteria and known limitations
• Troubleshooting and issue reporting procedures

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Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ z3ed CLI                                                │
│  └─ agent test --prompt "..."                          │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TestWorkflowGenerator                                   │
│  ├─ ParsePrompt("Open Overworld editor")               │
│  └─ GenerateWorkflow() → [Click, Wait]                 │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────┐
│ GuiAutomationClient (gRPC Client)                       │
│  ├─ Connect() → Test harness @ localhost:50052         │
│  ├─ Click("button:Overworld")                          │
│  ├─ Wait("window_visible:Overworld Editor")            │
│  └─ Assert("visible:Overworld Editor")                 │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │ gRPC
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ImGuiTestHarness gRPC Service (in YAZE)                │
│  ├─ Ping RPC                                            │
│  ├─ Click RPC → ImGuiTestEngine                        │
│  ├─ Type RPC → ImGuiTestEngine                         │
│  ├─ Wait RPC → Condition polling                       │
│  ├─ Assert RPC → State validation                      │
│  └─ Screenshot RPC (stub)                               │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YAZE GUI (ImGui + ImGuiTestEngine)                     │
│  ├─ Main Window                                         │
│  ├─ Overworld Editor                                    │
│  ├─ Dungeon Editor                                      │
│  └─ ProposalDrawer (Debug → Agent Proposals)           │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Testing Status

✅ Completed

• IT-01 Phase 1: gRPC infrastructure
• IT-01 Phase 2: TestManager integration
• IT-01 Phase 3: Full ImGuiTestEngine integration
• E2E test script (scripts/test_harness_e2e.sh)
• AW-01/02/03: Proposal infrastructure + GUI review

📋 Ready to Test

• Priority 1: E2E Validation (all prerequisites complete)
• Priority 2: CLI agent test command (code complete, needs validation)

🔄 Next Steps

1. Execute E2E validation guide (E2E_VALIDATION_GUIDE.md)
2. Verify all 4 phases pass
3. Document any issues found
4. Update implementation plan with results
5. Begin Priority 3 (Policy Evaluation Framework)

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Build Instructions

Build z3ed with gRPC Support

# Configure with gRPC enabled
cmake -B build-grpc-test -DYAZE_WITH_GRPC=ON

# Build both YAZE and z3ed
cmake --build build-grpc-test --target yaze -j$(sysctl -n hw.ncpu)
cmake --build build-grpc-test --target z3ed -j$(sysctl -n hw.ncpu)

# Verify builds
ls -lh build-grpc-test/bin/yaze.app/Contents/MacOS/yaze
ls -lh build-grpc-test/bin/z3ed

Quick Test

# Terminal 1: Start YAZE with test harness
./build-grpc-test/bin/yaze.app/Contents/MacOS/yaze \
  --enable_test_harness \
  --test_harness_port=50052 \
  --rom_file=assets/zelda3.sfc &

# Terminal 2: Run automated test
./build-grpc-test/bin/z3ed agent test \
  --prompt "Open Overworld editor"

# Expected: Test passes in ~1-2 seconds

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Known Limitations

1. Natural Language Parsing: Limited to 4 pattern types (extensible)
2. Widget Discovery: Requires exact widget names (case-sensitive)
3. Error Messages: Could be more descriptive (improvements planned)
4. Screenshot: Not yet implemented (returns stub)
5. Windows: gRPC test harness not supported (Unix-like only)

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Future Enhancements

Short Term (Next 2 weeks)

1. Policy Evaluation Framework (AW-04): YAML-based constraints
2. Enhanced Prompt Parsing: More pattern types
3. Better Error Messages: Include suggestions and examples
4. Screenshot Implementation: Actual image capture

Medium Term (Next month)

1. Real LLM Integration: Replace MockAIService with Gemini
2. Workflow Recording: Learn from user actions
3. Test Suite Management: Save/load test workflows
4. CI Integration: Automated GUI testing in pipeline

Long Term (2-3 months)

1. Multi-Step Workflows: Complex scenarios with branching
2. Visual Regression Testing: Compare screenshots
3. Performance Profiling: Identify slow operations
4. Cross-Platform: Windows support for test harness

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Files Changed This Session

New Files (5)

1. src/cli/service/gui_automation_client.h (130 lines)
2. src/cli/service/gui_automation_client.cc (230 lines)
3. src/cli/service/test_workflow_generator.h (90 lines)
4. src/cli/service/test_workflow_generator.cc (210 lines)
5. docs/z3ed/E2E_VALIDATION_GUIDE.md (680 lines)

Modified Files (2)

1. src/cli/handlers/agent.cc (replaced HandleTestCommand, added includes)
2. src/CMakeLists.txt (added 2 new source files)

Total Lines Added: ~1,350 lines
Time Invested: ~4 hours (design + implementation + documentation)

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Success Metrics

Code Quality

• ✅ All new files follow YAZE coding standards
• ✅ Proper error handling with absl::Status
• ✅ Comprehensive documentation comments
• ✅ Conditional compilation for optional features

Functionality

• ✅ gRPC client wraps all 6 RPC methods
• ✅ Natural language parser supports 4 patterns
• ✅ CLI command has clean interface
• ✅ Build system integrated correctly

Documentation

• ✅ E2E validation guide complete
• ✅ Code comments comprehensive
• ✅ Usage examples provided
• ✅ Troubleshooting documented

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Next Session Priorities

1. Execute E2E Validation (Priority 1 - 3 hours)

   • Run all 4 phases of validation guide
   • Document results and issues
   • Update implementation plan

2. Address Any Issues (Variable)

   • Fix bugs discovered during validation
   • Improve error messages
   • Enhance documentation

3. Begin Priority 3 (Policy Evaluation - 6-8 hours)

   • Design YAML policy schema
   • Implement PolicyEvaluator
   • Integrate with ProposalDrawer

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Conclusion

Priority 2 (IT-02) is now COMPLETE ✅

The CLI agent test command is fully implemented and ready for validation. All necessary infrastructure is in place:

• gRPC client for GUI automation
• Natural language workflow generation
• End-to-end command execution
• Comprehensive testing documentation

The system is now ready for the final validation phase (Priority 1), which will confirm that all components work together correctly in real-world scenarios.

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Last Updated: October 2, 2025
Author: GitHub Copilot (with @scawful)
Next Review: After E2E validation completion