scripts/README.md
The scripts/ directory contains repository tooling used by local development,
CI, docs publishing, releases, Docker proof, and maintainer operations. Prefer
the package-script entry points in package.json when one exists, then read the
underlying script before running it directly.
Many scripts are stable paths referenced by package.json, GitHub Actions,
docs, and maintainer runbooks. Do not move, rename, or regroup scripts only to
improve taxonomy. A directory migration needs an explicit maintainer-approved
compatibility plan for package scripts, workflows, docs snippets, and any raw
script paths users may have copied.
This index is a discovery aid for the current flat layout. It does not define a new directory taxonomy.
| Area | Prefer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Build | pnpm build | Runs scripts/build-all.mjs; use specific build scripts only when debugging a build stage. |
| Changed checks | pnpm changed:lanes --json, pnpm check:changed | Lane classification lives in scripts/changed-lanes.mjs; changed-file checks live in scripts/check-changed.mjs. |
| Docs | pnpm docs:list, pnpm docs:check-mdx, pnpm docs:check-links | Backed by scripts/docs-list.js, scripts/check-docs-mdx.mjs, and scripts/docs-link-audit.mjs. |
| Formatting docs | pnpm format:docs:check | Uses scripts/format-docs.mjs; use write mode only when intentionally formatting docs. |
| Lint | pnpm lint, pnpm lint:core, pnpm lint:all | Wrapper scripts keep oxlint behavior aligned with repo config. |
| Targeted tests | pnpm test <path-or-filter> or node scripts/run-vitest.mjs <path-or-filter> | Avoid bare vitest; it can start watch mode. |
| Changed tests | pnpm test:changed | Uses the repo's changed-test resolver instead of a broad Vitest run. |
| Docker proof | pnpm test:docker:all, pnpm test:docker:rerun, pnpm test:docker:timings | Use the planner/rerun helpers before launching broad Docker work. |
| Live proof | pnpm test:live | Live checks require the matching environment and credentials. |
| Release checks | pnpm release:check, pnpm release:beta, pnpm release:candidate | Release scripts are maintainer workflows; read release docs before use. |
| GitHub reads | scripts/gh-read | Uses a GitHub App read token when configured, leaving normal gh login for writes. |
| Commits | scripts/committer "<message>" <files...> | Preferred scoped commit helper for OpenClaw changes. |
| Remote proof | node scripts/crabbox-wrapper.mjs ... | Agent default for tests and heavy work; pre-warm by source trust, sync each run, reuse the lease. |
check-*.mjs / check-*.ts: guardrails for architecture, docs, package
contents, boundaries, workflows, and generated artifacts.run-*.mjs: wrappers around repo runtimes or tools, such as Node, Vitest,
oxlint, tsgo, and environment setup.test-*.mjs / test-*.sh / test-*.ts: test planners, Docker lanes, live
checks, and focused validation helpers.docs-* and check-docs-*: docs listing, link auditing, MDX checks,
spellcheck, sync, and i18n glossary checks.release-*, openclaw-npm-*, and plugin-*-release-*: release preparation,
package verification, and publishing helpers.docker-*, test-docker-*, and test-live-*-docker.sh: Docker E2E planning,
rerun, timing, and live/package lane helpers.gh-read*, label-*, sync-labels.ts, and PR helpers: GitHub read,
labeling, and maintainer workflow support.generate-*, write-*, copy-*, and sync-*: generated docs, metadata,
package surfaces, and build artifact support.lib/: shared helpers imported by script entry points.scripts/AGENTS.md before changing scripts.test/scripts/ when changing script
behavior.See also Scripts for public-facing script guidance.