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Description

This PR updates the issue-fixer mode rules to include the required todos parameter when using the new_task tool, ensuring compatibility with the current tool API.

Changes Made

1. Updated .roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml (Step 7)

  • Added the required todos parameter to the new_task tool usage in the translation step
  • Included a comprehensive todo list with 5 specific tasks for translation work:
    • Identify all user-facing strings that need translation
    • Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
    • Translate any markdown documentation files
    • Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
    • Test translations in the application context

2. Updated .roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml

  • Added a new best practice: "When using new_task to delegate work, always include a comprehensive todos list"
  • This ensures future uses of the new_task tool will remember to include the todos parameter

Why This Change Is Needed

The new_task tool requires three parameters:

  • mode: The mode to switch to
  • message: The initial instructions for the task
  • todos: A markdown checklist of tasks to complete (this was missing)

Without the todos parameter, the new_task tool would fail when the issue-fixer mode tries to delegate translation work.

Testing

  • Verified the XML syntax is valid
  • Confirmed the todos list format matches the expected markdown checklist format
  • All lint checks pass

Impact

This is a documentation/configuration change only. It ensures the issue-fixer mode correctly uses the new_task tool when delegating translation tasks to the translate mode.


Important

Adds todos parameter to new_task tool in issue-fixer mode and updates best practices to ensure API compatibility.

  • Behavior:
    • Adds todos parameter to new_task tool in .roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml to ensure compatibility with the tool API.
    • Includes a detailed todo list for translation tasks.
  • Best Practices:
    • Updates .roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml to include a guideline for always including a comprehensive todos list when using new_task.
  • Testing:
    • Verified XML syntax and todos list format.
    • All lint checks pass.

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- Added required todos parameter to new_task tool in translation step
- Included comprehensive todo list for translation tasks
- Updated best practices to remind about including todos when using new_task
- Ensures compatibility with current new_task tool API requirements
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Pull Request Overview

This PR fixes the issue-fixer mode configuration to properly use the new_task tool by adding the required todos parameter that was previously missing. This ensures the tool works correctly when delegating translation tasks.

  • Adds missing todos parameter to new_task tool usage in workflow configuration
  • Adds a best practice reminder to always include comprehensive todos when using new_task

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File Description
.roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml Adds required todos parameter with 5-item checklist for translation tasks
.roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml Adds best practice to include comprehensive todos when using new_task

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[ ] Identify all user-facing strings that need translation
[ ] Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
[ ] Translate any markdown documentation files
[ ] Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
[ ] Test translations in the application context
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The todos checklist items are missing the standard markdown checkbox format. Consider using - [ ] instead of [ ] to ensure proper markdown formatting consistency.

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[ ] Identify all user-facing strings that need translation
[ ] Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
[ ] Translate any markdown documentation files
[ ] Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
[ ] Test translations in the application context
- [ ] Identify all user-facing strings that need translation
- [ ] Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
- [ ] Translate any markdown documentation files
- [ ] Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
- [ ] Test translations in the application context

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Thank you for your contribution! I've reviewed the changes and they correctly add the required todos parameter to the new_task tool usage in the issue-fixer mode. The implementation looks good overall, with just one suggestion for consistency across the codebase.

[ ] Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
[ ] Translate any markdown documentation files
[ ] Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
[ ] Test translations in the application context
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Good addition! The todo list is well-structured and covers the essential translation tasks. The items are actionable and follow a logical sequence.

For future enhancements, you might consider adding:

  • [ ] Check for any hardcoded strings that need extraction
  • [ ] Validate translations against glossary/terminology guide

But the current list is sufficient for the immediate need.

- Check for accessibility issues (for UI changes)
- Delegate translation tasks to translate mode when implementing user-facing changes
- Always check for hard-coded strings and internationalization needs
- When using new_task to delegate work, always include a comprehensive todos list
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Excellent addition to the best practices! This will help ensure future uses of the new_task tool include the todos parameter.

Is this intentional that similar new_task usages in other mode rules (like pr-fixer) don't have the todos parameter? I found instances in:

  • .roo/rules-pr-fixer/3_common_patterns.xml (lines 41-44)
  • .roo/rules-pr-fixer/5_examples.xml (lines 126-139, 227-230)

These could be updated for consistency, though they could be addressed in a separate PR if you prefer.

@hannesrudolph hannesrudolph moved this from Triage to PR [Needs Review] in Roo Code Roadmap Aug 25, 2025
@hannesrudolph hannesrudolph added PR - Needs Review and removed Issue/PR - Triage New issue. Needs quick review to confirm validity and assign labels. labels Aug 25, 2025
@mrubens mrubens merged commit 3c233f3 into main Aug 25, 2025
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