Replace echo commands with .env.example template in documentation #96

Copilot · 2025-09-30T02:09:16Z

This PR improves the environment setup process across all documentation by replacing direct echo commands with a safer .env.example template approach.

Problem

The current documentation uses potentially unsafe echo commands to create .env files:

echo "E2E_TEST_SEED_PHRASE=your-test-seed-phrase-here" > .env

This approach has several issues:

Can overwrite existing .env files without warning
Doesn't provide comprehensive variable documentation
Lacks clear guidance on editing and customizing environment variables
Not consistent with industry standards for environment configuration

Solution

Introduced a comprehensive .env.example template and updated all documentation to use the copy-and-edit pattern:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env to add your E2E_TEST_SEED_PHRASE and any other secrets
nano .env   # Or use your preferred editor (vim, code, etc.)

Changes Made

Created .env.example with comprehensive template including all required variables, clear comments, and security warnings
Updated 10 documentation files to consistently use the new approach:
- AGENTS.md - Agent setup instructions
- .github/copilot-instructions.md - GitHub Copilot configuration
- .github/instructions/*.instructions.md - Specialized agent instructions (3 files)
- README.md - Main project documentation
- example/README.md - Example usage documentation
- CLAUDE.md and GEMINI.md - AI agent specific setups

Benefits

Safety: Prevents accidental overwrites of existing configuration
Comprehensive: Template includes all variables with helpful documentation
User-friendly: Clear editor guidance for customizing secrets
Security: Maintains safe template in version control while keeping actual secrets ignored
Consistency: Standardized approach across all documentation
Professional: Follows industry best practices for environment configuration

The .gitignore already properly excludes .env files while tracking .env.example, ensuring security best practices are maintained.

Original prompt

implement this.
The following is a snapshot of a chat conversation between a user and an AI coding assistant. Prioritize later messages in the conversation.
User: - echo "E2E_TEST_SEED_PHRASE=your-test-seed-phrase-here" > .env

cp .env.example .env
Edit .env to add your E2E_TEST_SEED_PHRASE and any other secrets
nano .env # Or use your preferred editor (vim, code, etc.)
INFO: notify_waitpid_callback_by_pid: Child process 9573 has exited; no callback was registered

Documentation Issue Type

Error in existing documentation
Missing documentation
Unclear or confusing documentation
Example code not working
Request for additional examples

Location

Where is the documentation issue located?

Quick Setup for Claude
Initial Configuration Steps
Load project context: Familiarize yourself with the repository structure and existing patterns
Review dependencies: Understand the TypeScript, Playwright, and Viem ecosystem
Study wallet patterns: Examine existing wallet implementations for consistency
Test setup: Verify you can run the build and test pipeline
Claude's Optimal Usage Workflow
// 1. Analyze requirements thoroughly
// Example: Adding a new wallet action for token swaps

// 2. Research existing patterns
// Check how similar actions are implemented across wallets
// Review test patterns for comprehensive coverage

// 3. Plan implementation
interface SwapActionOptions {
shouldApprove: boolean;
tokenIn: string;
tokenOut: string;
amount: string;
slippage?: string;
}

// 4. Implement with error handling
async handleSwapAction(options: SwapActionOptions): Promise {
try {
const popup = await this.waitForPopup();
// Handle swap-specific UI interactions
await popup.getByTestId('swap-confirm').click();
} catch (error) {
throw new WalletActionError('Swap action failed', error);
}
}

// 5. Add comprehensive tests
test('token swap approval flow', async ({ page, metamask }) => {
// Test happy path
// Test rejection path
// Test error conditions
// Test with different token pairs
});
Claude-Specific Strengths and Focus Areas
Leverage Claude's Capabilities
Code reasoning: Use detailed analysis for complex blockchain testing scenarios
Pattern recognition: Identify and maintain consistent architectural patterns
Comprehensive explanations: Provide thorough documentation for complex wallet interactions
Edge case consideration: Think through various blockchain and wallet edge cases
Preferred Development Approach

Analytical Problem Solving
When approaching tasks:

Analyze the full context of blockchain testing requirements
Consider wallet-specific behaviors and limitations
Think through async patterns and timing issues
Plan for cross-browser compatibility
2. Detailed Implementation Planning
Before making changes:

Review existing wallet implementations for patterns
Consider impact on all supported wallets (MetaMask, Coinbase, Phantom)
Plan for both unit tests and integration tests
Think through fork mode implications
3. Comprehensive Error Handling
Anticipate wallet connection timeouts
Handle network switching failures gracefully
Provide clear error messages for debugging
Consider retry mechanisms for flaky operations
Key Areas of Focus
Blockchain Testing Complexity
Fork mode testing: Understanding of mainnet forking for realistic testing
Multi-wallet scenarios: Handling different wallet behaviors consistently
Network switching: Chain-specific configurations and transitions
Transaction handling: Gas estimation, approval flows, and error states
TypeScript Excellence
Maintain strict typing throughout the codebase
Use proper generic constraints for wallet actions
Implement discriminated unions for action types
Ensure proper async/await typing ...

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joe10832 · 2025-09-30T02:25:24Z

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@copilot .github/instructions/development.instructions.md

joe10832 · 2025-09-30T03:13:55Z

AGENTS.md

 The toolkit uses a fluent builder pattern for configuration:
 ```typescript
 const config = configure()
  .withMetaMask()
