Last updated: Aug 12, 2025, 08:12 AM UTC

Sasha Tools Implementation Checklist

Generated: 2025-08-06 UTC
Purpose: Day-by-day implementation checklist for building the Sasha tools system
Timeline: Next 5 days focused implementation

Day 1: Foundation Setup (Tomorrow)

Morning Session (2-3 hours)

  • Set up project structure

    websocket-prototype/sasha-chat/
├── tools/
│   ├── schemas/       # Create directory
│   ├── handlers/      # Create directory
│   └── docs/          # Create directory
└── services/
    ├── tool-registry.js      # Create new
    ├── tool-executor.js      # Create new
    └── handler-executor.js   # Create new

  • Enhance LLxprt Bridge

    • Add executeToolHandler() method to services/llxprt-bridge.js
    • Add tool invocation detection to AI responses
    • Implement parameter passing to handlers
    • Add error handling for tool execution

  • Create Tool Registry Service

    • Implement schema loading from JSON files
    • Add tool discovery mechanism
    • Create tool validation functions
    • Add hot-reload capability for development

Afternoon Session (2-3 hours)

  • Implement First Test Tool - File Reader

    • Create schema: tools/schemas/read-file.json
    • Create handler: tools/handlers/read-file.sh
    • Create docs: tools/docs/read-file.md
    • Test execution through LLxprt bridge

  • Set Up Testing Framework

    • Create test/tools/ directory
    • Write first unit test for file reader
    • Create integration test script
    • Verify end-to-end flow works

  • Initial Integration

    • Connect tool registry to server startup
    • Add WebSocket message handler for tool invocation
    • Test natural language → tool detection
    • Verify results return to chat interface

End of Day Verification

  • Can execute a simple shell command tool
  • Tool registry loads and validates schemas
  • Basic error handling works
  • Results display in chat interface

Day 2: Core Tools Implementation

Morning Session (3 hours)

  • Implement Web Search Tool

    • Create schema: tools/schemas/search-web.json
    • Create Python handler using existing search APIs
    • Add result formatting and summarization
    • Test with various search queries

  • Implement Document Summarizer

    • Create schema: tools/schemas/summarize-document.json
    • Integrate with AI service for summarization
    • Add bullet point formatting
    • Handle different document types

  • Implement Save MD File Tool

    • Create schema: tools/schemas/save-markdown.json
    • Create handler with path validation
    • Add backup before overwrite
    • Test file creation and updates

Afternoon Session (2 hours)

  • Add Permission Checking

    • Integrate with config/tool-permissions.json
    • Implement risk level validation
    • Add user role checking
    • Test permission denial scenarios

  • Implement Confirmation Flows

    • Add confirmation request to WebSocket protocol
    • Create client-side confirmation dialog
    • Implement timeout handling
    • Test user acceptance/rejection

End of Day Verification

  • Three core tools working end-to-end
  • Permission system blocks unauthorized tools
  • Confirmation dialogs appear for risky operations
  • All tools properly log their activities

Day 3: Document Creation Tools

Morning Session (3 hours)

  • PowerPoint Creator Tool

    • Create comprehensive schema
    • Implement Python handler with python-pptx
    • Add multiple themes support
    • Generate from bullet points or outline
    • Test PDF export functionality

  • Excel Creator Tool

    • Create schema with formula support
    • Implement handler with openpyxl/xlsx
    • Add chart generation capability
    • Support multiple sheets
    • Test with sample data sets

Afternoon Session (2 hours)

  • Document Beautifier Tool

    • Create schema for enhancement options
    • Implement markdown formatter
    • Add emoji and visual elements
    • Create HTML preview generation
    • Test with various document types

  • Document Rewriter Tool

    • Create schema with style options
    • Integrate with AI for rewriting
    • Preserve document structure
    • Add readability scoring
    • Test tone adjustments

End of Day Verification

  • Can create presentations from natural language
  • Excel generation works with formulas
  • Document enhancement produces better formatting
  • Rewriting maintains content accuracy

Day 4: Activity Logging & UI

Morning Session (3 hours)

  • Complete Activity Logger

    • Implement JSONL file writing
    • Add buffering for performance
    • Create log rotation mechanism
    • Implement privacy redaction
    • Test with high-volume operations

  • Create Activity Dashboard

    • Build log viewer component
    • Add filtering by date/user/tool
    • Implement search functionality
    • Create usage statistics view
    • Add export capability

Afternoon Session (2 hours)

  • Admin Settings Interface

    • Create settings modal in UI
    • Build tool enable/disable toggles
    • Add risk level indicators
    • Implement permission editor
    • Add save/reload functionality

  • Tool Selection UI

    • Create tool palette component
    • Add category filtering
    • Show tool descriptions
    • Implement quick actions
    • Add keyboard shortcuts

End of Day Verification

  • All operations logged to activity files
  • Admin can view and search logs
  • Tools can be enabled/disabled from UI
  • User-friendly tool selection works

Day 5: Testing & Polish

Morning Session (3 hours)

  • Comprehensive Testing

    • Run all unit tests
    • Execute integration test suite
    • Test permission boundaries
    • Verify error handling
    • Check performance benchmarks

  • Security Audit

    • Test path traversal prevention
    • Verify command injection protection
    • Check permission bypass attempts
    • Test rate limiting
    • Validate input sanitization

Afternoon Session (2 hours)

  • Documentation Completion

    • Update all tool documentation
    • Create user guide
    • Write admin guide
    • Add troubleshooting section
    • Create video demo script

  • Performance Optimization

    • Profile slow operations
    • Optimize database queries
    • Improve caching strategy
    • Reduce WebSocket messages
    • Test with concurrent users

End of Day Verification

  • All tests passing
  • Security vulnerabilities addressed
  • Documentation complete and accurate
  • Performance meets requirements
  • Ready for demo/deployment

Quick Start Commands

Development Setup

# Install dependencies
cd websocket-prototype/sasha-chat
npm install

# Create tool directories
mkdir -p tools/{schemas,handlers,docs}
mkdir -p test/tools

# Start development server
npm run dev

Testing Commands

# Run unit tests
npm test

# Run specific tool test
npm test -- --grep "read-file"

# Integration tests
./test/integration/run-all.sh

# Security audit
npm audit

Tool Development

# Create new tool scaffold
./scripts/create-tool.sh my-new-tool

# Validate all schemas
./scripts/validate-schemas.sh

# Test handler directly
node tools/handlers/my-tool.js '{"param":"value"}'

Success Metrics

By end of implementation:

  • Functionality

    • 10+ tools successfully implemented
    • Natural language invocation working
    • Permission system fully operational
    • Activity logging capturing all events

  • Performance

    • Tool discovery < 100ms
    • Simple tool execution < 2s
    • Complex tool execution < 10s
    • UI remains responsive during execution

  • Quality

    • 90%+ test coverage
    • Zero critical security issues
    • All tools documented
    • Error messages helpful and clear

  • User Experience

    • Tools invokable via natural language
    • Clear confirmation dialogs
    • Progress indicators for long operations
    • Helpful error recovery suggestions

Daily Standup Questions

Ask yourself each morning:

  1. What did I complete yesterday?
  2. What will I complete today?
  3. Are there any blockers?
  4. Do I need to adjust the plan?

Notes Section

Use this space to track issues, ideas, and decisions:

Day 1 Notes

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Day 2 Notes

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Day 3 Notes

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Day 4 Notes

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Day 5 Notes

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This checklist provides a clear, actionable path to implementing the Sasha tools system. Check off items as you complete them and adjust timing based on your progress. Good luck with tomorrow's implementation!