Pipeline YAML Format v2 Documentation - Summary

Overview

This directory contains the complete v2 documentation for the Pipeline YAML format, created on July 4, 2025. The documentation comprehensively covers all features including the latest recursive pipeline capabilities, enhanced Claude step types, and advanced control flow constructs.

Documentation Structure

📁 Files Created

1. README.md - Main documentation overview and navigation guide
2. index.md - Comprehensive documentation index with quick navigation
3. 01_complete_schema_reference.md - Full YAML schema with all fields and validation rules
4. 02_step_types_reference.md - Detailed reference for all 17+ step types
5. 03_prompt_system_reference.md - Prompt composition, templates, and content processing
6. 04_control_flow_logic.md - Loops, conditions, state management, and parallel execution
7. 05_pipeline_composition.md - Recursive pipelines, context management, and modular design
8. 06_advanced_features.md - Data transformation, codebase intelligence, and file operations
9. 07_configuration_environment.md - Workflow settings, authentication, and monitoring
10. 08_best_practices_patterns.md - Design patterns, optimization, and real-world examples
11. 09_migration_guide.md - Step-by-step guide for migrating from v1 to v2
12. 10_quick_reference.md - One-page quick reference for all features
13. DOCUMENTATION_SUMMARY.md - This summary file

Key Updates from Previous Documentation

New Features Documented

1. Recursive Pipeline Composition (type: "pipeline")

   • Full context management
   • Input/output mapping
   • Safety features and circular dependency detection

2. Enhanced Claude Step Types

   • claude_smart - Preset-based configuration
   • claude_session - Stateful conversation management
   • claude_extract - Advanced content extraction
   • claude_batch - Parallel batch processing
   • claude_robust - Enterprise-grade error handling

3. Advanced Control Flow

   • for_loop and while_loop constructs
   • Complex boolean conditions
   • switch statement for multi-branch logic
   • Parallel execution patterns

4. Data & File Operations

   • data_transform with JSONPath operations
   • file_ops for comprehensive file manipulation
   • codebase_query for intelligent code analysis
   • set_variable and checkpoint for state management

5. Enhanced Configuration

   • claude_auth section for provider configuration
   • environment section with modes and cost alerts
   • resource_limits for safety controls
   • Advanced monitoring and telemetry options

Documentation Improvements

• Comprehensive Examples: Every feature includes practical examples
• Migration Path: Clear upgrade instructions from v1 to v2
• Best Practices: Proven patterns and anti-patterns to avoid
• Quick Reference: One-page summary for easy lookup
• Cross-References: Linked documentation for easy navigation

Format Version History

• v1.0 (2024): Initial release with basic Gemini/Claude orchestration
• v1.5 (2024): Added advanced features (loops, conditions, state management)
• v2.0 (2025): Added recursive pipelines, enhanced Claude SDK integration, and enterprise features

Usage Recommendations

1. For New Users: Start with the Quick Reference (10) and Best Practices (08)
2. For Migration: Use the Migration Guide (09) to upgrade existing pipelines
3. For Reference: Keep the Complete Schema (01) and Step Types (02) handy
4. For Learning: Work through examples in Best Practices (08)

Validation

All documented features have been verified against:

• Existing implementation in /lib/pipeline/
• Current test suite
• Example pipelines in /examples/

Future Considerations

The documentation is prepared for future additions:

• Pipeline registry system (referenced but not yet implemented)
• Additional provider integrations
• Enhanced visual editor integration
• Extended function calling capabilities

Created by: Claude Assistant
Date: July 4, 2025
Format Version: 2.0
Documentation Version: 1.0
Status: ✅ Complete and Ready for Use