Advanced Automation
Explore sophisticated automation workflows that leverage NikCLI’s AI-powered development capabilities.
🧠 AI-Powered Development Examples
Example 1: Code Migration
Migrate a legacy codebase to modern architecture with AI assistance.
Analyze Legacy Code
/agent universal-agent "Analyze this legacy JavaScript codebase and create a comprehensive migration plan to modern TypeScript with React and Node.js"
AI Analysis
# NikCLI performs AI analysis:
# - Identifies architectural patterns
# - Detects dependencies and relationships
# - Assesses complexity and risk
# - Creates migration strategy
Sequential Migration
/agent universal-agent "Convert JavaScript to TypeScript"
/agent universal-agent "Refactor to React components"
/agent universal-agent "Modernize backend to Node.js"
/agent universal-agent "Update build tools and configuration"
/agent universal-agent "Add comprehensive testing"
Validation and Testing
/agent universal-agent "Validate the migrated codebase, run comprehensive tests, and ensure all functionality is preserved"
- Natural Language Understanding: Understands migration requirements
- Code Analysis: Identifies components, functions, and dependencies
- Context Awareness: Evaluates project structure and patterns
- Intelligent Generation: Creates appropriate modern code
- Adaptive Responses: Adjusts approach based on results
Example 2: Multi-Phase Project Automation
Automate a complex multi-phase project with intelligent coordination.
Strategic Planning
/plan "Build a complete SaaS platform with microservices architecture, real-time features, and AI integration"
Phase 1: Foundation
/parallel --strategy sequential \
"universal-agent:Set up microservices infrastructure" \
"universal-agent:Configure API gateway and service discovery" \
"universal-agent:Set up monitoring and logging" \
"universal-agent:Create CI/CD pipeline"
Phase 2: Core Services
/parallel --strategy hybrid \
"universal-agent:Build user management service" \
"universal-agent:Create data processing service" \
"universal-agent:Implement AI integration service" \
"universal-agent:Set up real-time communication service"
Phase 3: Frontend and Integration
/parallel --strategy parallel \
"universal-agent:Build React dashboard" \
"universal-agent:Create mobile app" \
"universal-agent:Integrate all services" \
"universal-agent:Add comprehensive testing"
⚡ Efficient Development Workflows
Example 3: Multi-Phase Project Development
Develop a complex project with structured phases and AI assistance.
Project Planning
/plan "Build complete e-commerce platform with React frontend, Node.js backend, and PostgreSQL database"
Phase 1: Backend Development
/agent universal-agent "Build user authentication API"
/agent universal-agent "Create product management service"
/agent universal-agent "Implement order processing system"
/agent universal-agent "Add payment integration"
/agent universal-agent "Build admin API endpoints"
Phase 2: Frontend Development
/agent universal-agent "Create user authentication components"
/agent universal-agent "Build product catalog interface"
/agent universal-agent "Implement shopping cart functionality"
/agent universal-agent "Add payment processing UI"
/agent universal-agent "Create admin dashboard"
Phase 3: Testing and Integration
/agent universal-agent "Write unit tests for all components"
/agent universal-agent "Create integration tests"
/agent universal-agent "Add end-to-end tests"
/agent universal-agent "Generate test coverage reports"
Example 4: Structured Development Workflow
Handle complex development tasks with structured planning.
Create Development Plan
/plan "Build complete authentication system with database, API, and frontend"
Execute Sequential Tasks
/agent universal-agent "Set up PostgreSQL database"
/agent universal-agent "Create user tables and indexes"
/agent universal-agent "Build authentication service"
/agent universal-agent "Create login and registration UI"
/agent universal-agent "Create product tables"
/agent universal-agent "Build product management API"
/agent universal-agent "Create product catalog UI"
/agent universal-agent "Run full system tests"
Track Progress
/todo
# View current progress and completed tasks
🤖 Streamlined Development
Example 5: Efficient Project Creation
Create a complete project with AI assistance and minimal manual intervention.
Execute Development Tasks
/auto "Create a complete e-commerce platform with React frontend, Node.js backend, PostgreSQL database, and Docker deployment"
Monitor Progress
# NikCLI will:
# - Analyze requirements
# - Create project structure
# - Implement components
# - Set up infrastructure
# - Configure deployment
# - Generate documentation
# - Ask for input when needed
Example 6: Intelligent Code Refactoring
Automatically refactor code with intelligent analysis and transformation.
Analyze Codebase
/agent universal-agent "Analyze this codebase for refactoring opportunities: identify code smells, performance issues, and architectural improvements"
Create Refactoring Plan
/plan "Refactor codebase to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability"
Execute Intelligent Refactoring
/parallel --strategy adaptive \
"universal-agent:Extract common patterns into reusable utilities" \
"universal-agent:Optimize database queries and add proper indexing" \
"universal-agent:Refactor components for better reusability" \
"universal-agent:Implement proper error handling and logging" \
"universal-agent:Add comprehensive type definitions" \
"universal-agent:Optimize bundle size and performance"
🔧 Advanced Configuration
Example 7: Custom Agent Orchestration
Create custom agent workflows for specific domains.
Create Specialized Agents
/create-agent "Frontend Expert" --specialization "react,typescript,ui-ux" --capabilities "component-design,responsive-layout,accessibility"
/create-agent "Backend Expert" --specialization "nodejs,api,databases" --capabilities "rest-api,graphql,microservices"
/create-agent "DevOps Expert" --specialization "docker,kubernetes,ci-cd" --capabilities "containerization,deployment,monitoring"
Configure Agent Coordination
/agent-config "Frontend Expert" --coordination-mode "collaborative"
/agent-config "Backend Expert" --coordination-mode "sequential"
/agent-config "DevOps Expert" --coordination-mode "parallel"
Execute Coordinated Development
/parallel --agent-coordination \
"Frontend Expert:Design and implement user interface" \
"Backend Expert:Build API and database layer" \
"DevOps Expert:Set up infrastructure and deployment"
Performance Analysis
/agent universal-agent "Perform comprehensive performance analysis: frontend bundle size, API response times, database query performance, and resource utilization"
Parallel Optimization
/parallel --strategy hybrid \
"universal-agent:Optimize frontend bundle with code splitting and lazy loading" \
"universal-agent:Implement API caching and response optimization" \
"universal-agent:Optimize database queries and add proper indexing" \
"universal-agent:Configure CDN and static asset optimization" \
"universal-agent:Implement monitoring and performance tracking"
Validation and Monitoring
/agent universal-agent "Validate performance improvements and set up continuous monitoring with alerts and dashboards"
🎯 Real-World Scenarios
Scenario 1: Enterprise Application Migration
Migrate a monolithic enterprise application to microservices.
# Phase 1: Analysis and Planning
/plan "Migrate monolithic enterprise application to microservices architecture with zero downtime"
# Phase 2: Parallel Service Extraction
/parallel --strategy hybrid \
"universal-agent:Extract user management service" \
"universal-agent:Extract product catalog service" \
"universal-agent:Extract order processing service" \
"universal-agent:Extract payment service" \
"universal-agent:Create API gateway" \
"universal-agent:Set up service discovery"
# Phase 3: Data Migration
/parallel --strategy sequential \
"universal-agent:Design microservices database schema" \
"universal-agent:Create data migration scripts" \
"universal-agent:Implement data synchronization" \
"universal-agent:Validate data integrity"
# Phase 4: Testing and Deployment
/parallel --strategy parallel \
"universal-agent:Create comprehensive test suite" \
"universal-agent:Set up staging environment" \
"universal-agent:Configure monitoring and logging" \
"universal-agent:Plan zero-downtime deployment"
Scenario 2: AI-Powered Application Development
Build an AI-powered application with machine learning integration.
# Phase 1: AI Integration Planning
/plan "Create AI-powered recommendation engine with React frontend, Python ML backend, and real-time data processing"
# Phase 2: Backend AI Services
/parallel --strategy hybrid \
"universal-agent:Build Python ML service with TensorFlow" \
"universal-agent:Create data preprocessing pipeline" \
"universal-agent:Implement recommendation algorithms" \
"universal-agent:Set up model training and deployment" \
"universal-agent:Create API for ML predictions"
# Phase 3: Frontend Integration
/parallel --strategy parallel \
"universal-agent:Build React dashboard for ML insights" \
"universal-agent:Create real-time data visualization" \
"universal-agent:Implement user interaction tracking" \
"universal-agent:Add A/B testing framework"
# Phase 4: Production Deployment
/parallel --strategy sequential \
"universal-agent:Set up ML model serving infrastructure" \
"universal-agent:Configure data pipeline monitoring" \
"universal-agent:Implement model versioning and rollback" \
"universal-agent:Create production monitoring dashboard"
🚀 Best Practices for Advanced Automation
1. Use Cognitive Orchestration for Complex Tasks
# Let NikCLI analyze and plan complex tasks
/agent universal-agent "Analyze and optimize this complex system architecture"
2. Leverage Parallel Execution Strategically
# Use parallel execution for independent tasks
/parallel --strategy adaptive "task1" "task2" "task3"
# Use sequential for dependent tasks
/parallel --strategy sequential "setup" "configure" "deploy"
3. Monitor and Optimize Continuously
# Monitor performance and resource usage
/parallel-monitor --real-time
/stats --detailed
/memory --optimize
4. Use Planning Mode for Large Projects
# Always plan large, complex projects
/plan "Your complex project description"
# Creates detailed execution plan
# Manages dependencies and resources
# Provides progress tracking
🎯 Next Steps
Pro Tip: Use /auto --full-autonomy for projects where you trust NikCLI’s decision-making. This enables the most advanced automation features and can dramatically accelerate development.
