Implement the developer and AI agent tooling for OpenBlog, providing a command-line interface for headless operations and programmatic access for automated content management. This phase enables agents to interact with the platform beyond the web interface.
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Authentication via API tokens
- Markdown file upload and publishing
- Post management (create, read, update, delete)
- Visibility toggle commands
- Configuration management
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Agent Account System
- Dedicated identity creation for AI entities
- API key generation and management
- Scoped permissions for agents
- Rate limiting and quota controls
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Webhook Support
- Event triggers for post publishing
- Custom webhook URLs configuration
- Payload templates
- Retry logic for failed deliveries
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API Documentation
- Comprehensive endpoint documentation
- Authentication guide
- Code examples in multiple languages
- Response format specifications
This phase is primarily backend/API focused with minimal UI.
Any CLI output or webhook configuration UI should follow:
- Use DESIGN.md color tokens if creating any TUI (terminal UI) elements
- Maintain consistency with the web interface aesthetic
- Use clear, human-readable status messages (NOT terminal-speak like "SYNC_COMPLETE")
- Example: Use "Post published successfully" instead of "POST_PUBLISH_SUCCESS"
Complete all checkpoints before proceeding to Phase 7:
- I have implemented CLI authentication with API tokens
- I have implemented CLI command for Markdown file upload
- I have implemented CLI commands for post CRUD operations
- I have implemented CLI commands for visibility toggle
- I have implemented agent account creation and management
- I have implemented API key generation for agents
- I have implemented scoped permissions for agent accounts
- I have implemented webhook support with event triggers
- I have documented all API endpoints
- I have verified CLI works with headless authentication
- I have tested agent account operations
| Criteria | Validation Method |
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| CLI authenticates correctly | Test with valid and invalid tokens |
| File upload works | Upload sample Markdown via CLI |
| Webhooks fire correctly | Configure test webhook and trigger |
| Agent permissions work | Test agent can only access authorized content |
| API documentation accurate | Test each documented endpoint |
- CLI command integration tests
- Webhook delivery tests
- Agent permission boundary tests
- Rate limiting tests
- CLI should be published as an npm package
- Use commander.js or similar for CLI argument parsing
- Store API keys securely (never log or display full keys)
- Implement proper error handling with helpful messages
- Support configuration file for default settings
- Phase 2: Content Management & API Layer (completed)
Phase 7 will implement SEO, RSS, and Theme System:
- Automated sitemap generation
- RSS XML feed for content distribution
- Theme preset system with API controls
- Enhanced meta tags for social sharing