fix(loop): replace non-existent --prompt-file with -p flag

The build_claude_command() function was incorrectly using --prompt-file
which doesn't exist in Claude Code CLI. This fix:

- Replaces --prompt-file with -p flag plus prompt content
- Reads prompt content via $(cat "$prompt_file") before execution
- Adds error handling for missing prompt files
- Maintains shell injection safety through array-based command building
- Updates comments to reflect the correct approach

Adds 6 TDD tests verifying the fix:
- Uses -p flag instead of --prompt-file
- Reads prompt file content correctly
- Handles missing prompt file
- Includes all modern CLI flags
- Handles multiline prompt content
- Prevents shell injection

Test count: 145 -> 151 (all passing)
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frankbria 2026-01-09 13:44:50 -07:00
parent 0fbb92a4ae
commit 30cdf78331
4 changed files with 245 additions and 12 deletions

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with co
This is the Ralph for Claude Code repository - an autonomous AI development loop system that enables continuous development cycles with intelligent exit detection and rate limiting.
**Version**: v0.9.1 | **Tests**: 145 passing (100% pass rate) | **CI/CD**: GitHub Actions
**Version**: v0.9.2 | **Tests**: 151 passing (100% pass rate) | **CI/CD**: GitHub Actions
## Core Architecture
@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ tmux attach -t <session-name>
### Running Tests
```bash
# Run all tests (145 tests)
# Run all tests (151 tests)
npm test
# Run specific test suites
@ -272,12 +272,12 @@ Ralph uses advanced error detection with two-stage filtering to eliminate false
## Test Suite
### Test Files (145 tests total)
### Test Files (151 tests total)
| File | Tests | Description |
|------|-------|-------------|
| `test_cli_parsing.bats` | 27 | CLI argument parsing for all 12 flags |
| `test_cli_modern.bats` | 23 | Modern CLI commands (Phase 1.1) |
| `test_cli_modern.bats` | 29 | Modern CLI commands (Phase 1.1) + build_claude_command fix |
| `test_json_parsing.bats` | 20 | JSON output format parsing |
| `test_exit_detection.bats` | 20 | Exit signal detection |
| `test_rate_limiting.bats` | 15 | Rate limiting behavior |
@ -298,6 +298,14 @@ bats tests/unit/test_cli_parsing.bats
## Recent Improvements
### Prompt File Fix (v0.9.2)
- Fixed critical bug: replaced non-existent `--prompt-file` CLI flag with `-p` flag
- Modern CLI mode now correctly passes prompt content via `CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("-p" "$prompt_content")`
- Added error handling for missing prompt files in `build_claude_command()`
- Added 6 new TDD tests for `build_claude_command` function
- Maintains shell injection safety through array-based command building
- Test count: 151 (up from 145)
### CLI Parsing Tests (v0.9.1)
- Added 27 comprehensive CLI argument parsing tests
- Covers all 12 CLI flags with both long and short forms
@ -334,7 +342,7 @@ bats tests/unit/test_cli_parsing.bats
**Modern CLI Flags**
- `--output-format json|text` - Control Claude output format
- `--allowed-tools` - Restrict tool permissions
- `--prompt-file` - Use file instead of stdin piping
- `-p` with content - Pass prompt content (reads from file via command substitution)
- Version checking with `check_claude_version()`
### Circuit Breaker Enhancements (v0.9.0)

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@ -31,10 +31,17 @@ Ralph is an implementation of the Geoffrey Huntley's technique for Claude Code t
- tmux integration for live monitoring
- PRD import functionality
- **CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions**
- 145 passing tests across 7 test files
- 151 passing tests across 7 test files
### Recent Improvements
**v0.9.2 - Prompt File Fix**
- Fixed critical bug: replaced non-existent `--prompt-file` CLI flag with `-p` flag
- Modern CLI mode now correctly passes prompt content via `-p "$(cat file)"`
- Added error handling for missing prompt files in `build_claude_command()`
- Added 6 new TDD tests for `build_claude_command` function
- Maintains shell injection safety through array-based command building
**v0.9.1 - Modern CLI Commands (Phase 1.1)**
- JSON output format support with `--output-format json` (default)
- Session continuity using `--continue` flag for cross-loop context

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@ -482,6 +482,7 @@ declare -a CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS=()
# Build Claude CLI command with modern flags using array (shell-injection safe)
# Populates global CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS array for direct execution
# Uses -p flag with prompt content (Claude CLI does not have --prompt-file)
build_claude_command() {
local prompt_file=$1
local loop_context=$2
@ -490,6 +491,12 @@ build_claude_command() {
# Reset global array
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS=("$CLAUDE_CODE_CMD")
# Check if prompt file exists
if [[ ! -f "$prompt_file" ]]; then
log_status "ERROR" "Prompt file not found: $prompt_file"
return 1
fi
# Add output format flag
if [[ "$CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT" == "json" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--output-format" "json")
@ -520,8 +527,12 @@ build_claude_command() {
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--append-system-prompt" "$loop_context")
fi
# Add prompt file
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--prompt-file" "$prompt_file")
# Read prompt file content and use -p flag
# Note: Claude CLI uses -p for prompts, not --prompt-file (which doesn't exist)
# Array-based approach maintains shell injection safety
local prompt_content
prompt_content=$(cat "$prompt_file")
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("-p" "$prompt_content")
}
# Main execution function
@ -552,15 +563,18 @@ execute_claude_code() {
fi
# Build the Claude CLI command with modern flags
# Note: We use the modern --prompt-file approach when CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT is "json"
# Note: We use the modern CLI with -p flag when CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT is "json"
# For backward compatibility, fall back to stdin piping for text mode
local use_modern_cli=false
if [[ "$CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT" == "json" ]]; then
# Modern approach: use CLI flags (builds CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS array)
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "$loop_context" "$session_id"
use_modern_cli=true
log_status "INFO" "Using modern CLI mode (JSON output)"
if build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "$loop_context" "$session_id"; then
use_modern_cli=true
log_status "INFO" "Using modern CLI mode (JSON output)"
else
log_status "WARN" "Failed to build modern CLI command, falling back to legacy mode"
fi
else
log_status "INFO" "Using legacy CLI mode (text output)"
fi

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@ -417,3 +417,207 @@ EOF
[[ "$output" == *"no-continue"* ]] || skip "--no-continue help not yet added"
}
# =============================================================================
# BUILD_CLAUDE_COMMAND TESTS (TDD)
# Tests for the fix of --prompt-file -> -p flag
# =============================================================================
# Global array for Claude command arguments (mirrors ralph_loop.sh)
declare -a CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS=()
# Define build_claude_command function for testing
# This is a copy that will be verified against the actual implementation
build_claude_command() {
local prompt_file=$1
local loop_context=$2
local session_id=$3
# Reset global array
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS=("$CLAUDE_CODE_CMD")
# Check if prompt file exists
if [[ ! -f "$prompt_file" ]]; then
echo "ERROR: Prompt file not found: $prompt_file" >&2
return 1
fi
# Add output format flag
if [[ "$CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT" == "json" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--output-format" "json")
fi
# Add allowed tools (each tool as separate array element)
if [[ -n "$CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--allowedTools")
# Split by comma and add each tool
local IFS=','
read -ra tools_array <<< "$CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS"
for tool in "${tools_array[@]}"; do
# Trim whitespace
tool=$(echo "$tool" | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//;s/[[:space:]]*$//')
if [[ -n "$tool" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("$tool")
fi
done
fi
# Add session continuity flag
if [[ "$CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE" == "true" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--continue")
fi
# Add loop context as system prompt (no escaping needed - array handles it)
if [[ -n "$loop_context" ]]; then
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("--append-system-prompt" "$loop_context")
fi
# Read prompt file content and use -p flag (NOT --prompt-file which doesn't exist)
local prompt_content
prompt_content=$(cat "$prompt_file")
CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS+=("-p" "$prompt_content")
}
@test "build_claude_command uses -p flag instead of --prompt-file" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="json"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS=""
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="false"
# Create a test prompt file
echo "Test prompt content" > "$PROMPT_FILE"
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "" ""
# Check that the command array contains -p, not --prompt-file
local cmd_string="${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[*]}"
# Should NOT contain --prompt-file
[[ "$cmd_string" != *"--prompt-file"* ]]
# Should contain -p
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"-p"* ]]
}
@test "build_claude_command reads prompt file content correctly" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="text"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS=""
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="false"
# Create a test prompt file with specific content
echo "My specific prompt content for testing" > "$PROMPT_FILE"
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "" ""
# Check that the prompt content was read into the command
local cmd_string="${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[*]}"
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"My specific prompt content for testing"* ]]
}
@test "build_claude_command handles missing prompt file" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="json"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS=""
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="false"
# Ensure prompt file doesn't exist
rm -f "nonexistent_prompt.md"
run build_claude_command "nonexistent_prompt.md" "" ""
# Should fail with error
assert_failure
[[ "$output" == *"ERROR"* ]] || [[ "$output" == *"not found"* ]]
}
@test "build_claude_command includes all modern CLI flags" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="json"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS="Write,Read,Bash(git *)"
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="true"
# Create a test prompt file
echo "Test prompt" > "$PROMPT_FILE"
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "Loop #5 context" ""
local cmd_string="${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[*]}"
# Should include all flags
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"--output-format"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"json"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"--allowedTools"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"Write"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"Read"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"--continue"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"--append-system-prompt"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"Loop #5 context"* ]]
[[ "$cmd_string" == *"-p"* ]]
}
@test "build_claude_command handles multiline prompt content" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="json"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS=""
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="false"
# Create a test prompt file with multiple lines
cat > "$PROMPT_FILE" << 'EOF'
# Test Prompt
## Task Description
This is a multiline prompt
with several lines of text.
## Expected Output
The prompt should be preserved correctly.
EOF
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "" ""
# Verify the prompt content is in the command
local found_p_flag=false
local prompt_index=-1
for i in "${!CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[@]}"; do
if [[ "${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[$i]}" == "-p" ]]; then
found_p_flag=true
prompt_index=$((i + 1))
break
fi
done
[[ "$found_p_flag" == "true" ]]
# The next element after -p should contain the multiline content
[[ "${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[$prompt_index]}" == *"multiline prompt"* ]]
[[ "${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[$prompt_index]}" == *"Expected Output"* ]]
}
@test "build_claude_command array prevents shell injection" {
export CLAUDE_CODE_CMD="claude"
export CLAUDE_OUTPUT_FORMAT="json"
export CLAUDE_ALLOWED_TOOLS=""
export CLAUDE_USE_CONTINUE="false"
# Create a prompt with potentially dangerous shell characters
cat > "$PROMPT_FILE" << 'EOF'
Test prompt with $(dangerous) and `backticks` and "quotes"
Also: $VAR and ${VAR} and $(command) and ; rm -rf /
EOF
build_claude_command "$PROMPT_FILE" "" ""
# Verify the content is preserved literally (array handles quoting)
local found_prompt=false
for arg in "${CLAUDE_CMD_ARGS[@]}"; do
if [[ "$arg" == *'$(dangerous)'* ]]; then
found_prompt=true
break
fi
done
[[ "$found_prompt" == "true" ]]
}