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Implement File Operations System #6

@stephen-cox

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@stephen-cox

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Add comprehensive file operations capabilities to Nova AI Assistant, enabling it to read, write, create, modify, and manage files and directories through both AI function calling and direct user commands.

Phase 2 Features (Quick Wins - Weeks 8-13)

  • Safe file read/write operations with security validation
  • Directory listing and navigation
  • File templates for common project types
  • Project detection and intelligent suggestions
  • Git integration (status, commit, branch operations)
  • Backup system for file modifications
  • Chat commands (/read, /write, /edit, /ls)
  • AI function calling integration

Success Criteria

  • File operations working safely by week 10
  • Git integration functional by week 12
  • Zero security incidents
  • Project templates working for Python/JS/Rust

Timeline

Week 8-9: Security architecture and basic read/write
Week 10-11: Advanced operations and project intelligence
Week 12-13: Git integration and production features

Related Plans

  • Detailed implementation plan: .claude/plans/file-operations-feature.md
  • Quick wins roadmap: .claude/plans/quick-wins-roadmap.md

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⭐ P1 - Phase 2 Development Power

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