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AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Hello Devs,

As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
execute tasks effectively.

You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
files at https://agentskills.io/home.

I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
development using AI agents.

 You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation below:

- ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
<https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
- Skills Summary
<https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md>
- Readme
<https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>

Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.


Arun Patidar
VP of Information Systems

*HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
m: +91 9827353082
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<https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hello Devs,

I have merged the following pull request into the ofbiz-plugins trunk:

PR: https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/pull/154

Please take a look and try using these skills with your agents. I would
appreciate any feedback on potential improvements or further suggestions.


Thanks & Regards,
---
Arun Patidar





On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Hi Pranay and all,
>
> Thank you for your inputs and contributions to this initiative.
>
> I have pushed the changes and created a new pull request:
> https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/pull/154
>
> Jira Ticket: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
>
> This PR introduces the new ai-agent-skills plugin. Key features include:
>
> - Standardized Guidance: A collection of OFBiz coding standards, best
> practices, and UI patterns tailored for AI assistants like Copilot, Cursor,
> and Gemini.
> - Automated Setup: A Gradle task (./gradlew syncAgentSkills -Pagent=all)
> that automatically copies these rules into the appropriate directories for
> various AI tools.
>
> By integrating these skills, AI tools will better understand the OFBiz
> codebase, leading to more accurate code generation, fewer errors, and a
> more streamlined onboarding process for new developers.
>
> Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM Pranay Pandey <
> pranay.pandey@noitechnologies.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Arun, Divesh, Ashish, Chandan and Ratnesh,
>>
>> Thanks for driving this initiative and for the detailed discussion in this
>> thread. I reviewed the repository, the recent PRs, and the design
>> suggestions shared here.
>>
>> From an architectural perspective, I agree with the direction of keeping
>> the skill definitions in a dedicated OFBiz plugin rather than committing
>> agent-specific directories into the OFBiz root. Skill files themselves are
>> increasingly becoming a portable abstraction across multiple coding
>> agents,
>> but the discovery paths remain agent-specific. Embedding directories such
>> as .agent or .agents in the OFBiz root would effectively couple the
>> project
>> to a particular toolchain, which seems unnecessary at this stage.
>>
>> Maintaining the skills in a plugin allows OFBiz to remain agent-agnostic
>> while still providing a canonical, versioned source of skill definitions
>> aligned with OFBiz development patterns and best practices.
>>
>> The proposed Gradle task for agent binding is a pragmatic solution.
>> Automating the setup step with gradle task setupAgentSkills
>> -Pagent=<agent> removes
>> most of the friction associated with symlinking while keeping the
>> repository structure clean and extensible as new practices emerge.
>>
>> In practice, this model provides a few clear advantages:
>> - Skills remain single-sourced and version-controlled with OFBiz.
>> - Developers can opt into the agent of their choice without modifying the
>> core project layout.
>> - The system remains adaptable as the agent ecosystem continues to evolve.
>>
>> Overall, this feels like the right balance between standardizing AI
>> assisted development workflows and keeping the OFBiz codebase clean and
>> future-proof.
>>
>> Looking forward to the plugin PR and to seeing how the community builds on
>> these skills going forward. Thanks!
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Pranay Pandey
>> https://www.noitechnologies.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 16:42, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Divesh,
>> >
>> > Thank you for your suggestions and for the pull requests. I have
>> reviewed
>> > and merged them into the repository.
>> >
>> > I will soon create a pull request to add this set of skills as a plugin.
>> >
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> > ---
>> > Arun Patidar
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM Divesh Dutta <
>> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hi Arun,
>> > >
>> > > I created PRs for several skills: service, service-group, java,
>> > > java-patterns, java-events, Cache-and-performance, controller.xml,
>> > > ofbiz-component, web-app, dynamic-view-entity, data and entity,
>> content,
>> > > ECA.
>> > >
>> > > Here is the link to all the PRs created:
>> > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pulls
>> > >
>> > > Please go through them and let me know if you have any questions.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
>> > > --
>> > > Divesh Dutta
>> > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>> > >
>> > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
>> > > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Hi Divesh,
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set
>> make a
>> > > lot
>> > > > of sense and look great.
>> > > >
>> > > > I have merged your pull request.
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > Best regards,
>> > > >
>> > > > Arun Patidar
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
>> > > > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
>> > > > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > Hi Arun,
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Great initiative.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > I created a pull request :
>> > > > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Here are the details:
>> > > > >
>> > > > > 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
>> > JobSandbox
>> > > > > usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
>> > > > > 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
>> > (Goal,
>> > > > > Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
>> > > > > 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
>> > > between
>> > > > > Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
>> > > > > 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
>> > including:
>> > > > >     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist
>> explosion).
>> > > > >     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>> > > > >     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>> > > > >     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
>> > operations.
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Thanks
>> > > > > --
>> > > > > Divesh Dutta
>> > > > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>> > > > >
>> > > > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
>> > > > > chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>> > > > >
>> > > > >> Hi Arun,
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> Great work on putting this together.
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also
>> used
>> > the
>> > > > >> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios.
>> The
>> > > > >> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI
>> agents.
>> > In
>> > > > my
>> > > > >> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
>> > consistent
>> > > > and
>> > > > >> usable without much refinement.
>> > > > >> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image:
>> Screenshot
>> > > > >> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>> > > > >> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
>> > > > enhancing,
>> > > > >> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe
>> that
>> > in
>> > > > the
>> > > > >> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
>> > > > >> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> Kind Regards,
>> > > > >> Chandan Khandelwal
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
>> > arun.patidar@hotwax.co
>> > > >
>> > > > >> wrote:
>> > > > >>
>> > > > >>> Hi Sathish,
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a
>> tutorial
>> > > > video
>> > > > >>> and share the link with you soon.
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
>> > file
>> > > > for
>> > > > >>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>> > > > >>> Antigravity.
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>> Thanks & Regards,
>> > > > >>> ---
>> > > > >>> Arun Patidar
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>> > > > >>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>> > > > >>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
>> > use,
>> > > > >>> will
>> > > > >>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
>> > > should
>> > > > >>> be
>> > > > >>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>> > > > >>> >
>> > > > >>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
>> > > arun.patidar@hotwax.co
>> > > > >
>> > > > >>> > wrote:
>> > > > >>> >
>> > > > >>> >> Hello Devs,
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development,
>> using
>> > an
>> > > > >>> agent
>> > > > >>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
>> > necessary
>> > > to
>> > > > >>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of
>> these
>> > > > >>> skills
>> > > > >>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
>> > > > application
>> > > > >>> >> development using AI agents.
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
>> > > documentation
>> > > > >>> below:
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> > > > >>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> > > > >>> >> - Skills Summary
>> > > > >>> >> <
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>>
>> > > >
>> > >
>> >
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> > > > >>> >> >
>> > > > >>> >> - Readme
>> > > > >>> >> <
>> > > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>> >
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> Arun Patidar
>> > > > >>> >> VP of Information Systems
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> > > > >>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>> > > > >>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> > > > >>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> > > > >>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>> > > > >>> >>
>> > > > >>> >
>> > > > >>>
>> > > > >>
>> > > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hi Pranay and all,

Thank you for your inputs and contributions to this initiative.

I have pushed the changes and created a new pull request:
https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/pull/154

Jira Ticket: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367

This PR introduces the new ai-agent-skills plugin. Key features include:

- Standardized Guidance: A collection of OFBiz coding standards, best
practices, and UI patterns tailored for AI assistants like Copilot, Cursor,
and Gemini.
- Automated Setup: A Gradle task (./gradlew syncAgentSkills -Pagent=all)
that automatically copies these rules into the appropriate directories for
various AI tools.

By integrating these skills, AI tools will better understand the OFBiz
codebase, leading to more accurate code generation, fewer errors, and a
more streamlined onboarding process for new developers.

Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions.

Best regards,

Arun Patidar



On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM Pranay Pandey <
pranay.pandey@noitechnologies.com> wrote:

> Hi Arun, Divesh, Ashish, Chandan and Ratnesh,
>
> Thanks for driving this initiative and for the detailed discussion in this
> thread. I reviewed the repository, the recent PRs, and the design
> suggestions shared here.
>
> From an architectural perspective, I agree with the direction of keeping
> the skill definitions in a dedicated OFBiz plugin rather than committing
> agent-specific directories into the OFBiz root. Skill files themselves are
> increasingly becoming a portable abstraction across multiple coding agents,
> but the discovery paths remain agent-specific. Embedding directories such
> as .agent or .agents in the OFBiz root would effectively couple the project
> to a particular toolchain, which seems unnecessary at this stage.
>
> Maintaining the skills in a plugin allows OFBiz to remain agent-agnostic
> while still providing a canonical, versioned source of skill definitions
> aligned with OFBiz development patterns and best practices.
>
> The proposed Gradle task for agent binding is a pragmatic solution.
> Automating the setup step with gradle task setupAgentSkills
> -Pagent=<agent> removes
> most of the friction associated with symlinking while keeping the
> repository structure clean and extensible as new practices emerge.
>
> In practice, this model provides a few clear advantages:
> - Skills remain single-sourced and version-controlled with OFBiz.
> - Developers can opt into the agent of their choice without modifying the
> core project layout.
> - The system remains adaptable as the agent ecosystem continues to evolve.
>
> Overall, this feels like the right balance between standardizing AI
> assisted development workflows and keeping the OFBiz codebase clean and
> future-proof.
>
> Looking forward to the plugin PR and to seeing how the community builds on
> these skills going forward. Thanks!
> Best regards,
>
> Pranay Pandey
> https://www.noitechnologies.com/
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 16:42, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:
>
> > Hi Divesh,
> >
> > Thank you for your suggestions and for the pull requests. I have reviewed
> > and merged them into the repository.
> >
> > I will soon create a pull request to add this set of skills as a plugin.
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> > ---
> > Arun Patidar
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Arun,
> > >
> > > I created PRs for several skills: service, service-group, java,
> > > java-patterns, java-events, Cache-and-performance, controller.xml,
> > > ofbiz-component, web-app, dynamic-view-entity, data and entity,
> content,
> > > ECA.
> > >
> > > Here is the link to all the PRs created:
> > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pulls
> > >
> > > Please go through them and let me know if you have any questions.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > --
> > > Divesh Dutta
> > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> > >
> > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Divesh,
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set
> make a
> > > lot
> > > > of sense and look great.
> > > >
> > > > I have merged your pull request.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Best regards,
> > > >
> > > > Arun Patidar
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > > > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi Arun,
> > > > >
> > > > > Great initiative.
> > > > >
> > > > > I created a pull request :
> > > > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> > > > >
> > > > > Here are the details:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
> > JobSandbox
> > > > > usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> > > > > 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
> > (Goal,
> > > > > Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> > > > > 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> > > between
> > > > > Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> > > > > 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
> > including:
> > > > >     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist
> explosion).
> > > > >     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> > > > >     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> > > > >     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
> > operations.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > --
> > > > > Divesh Dutta
> > > > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> > > > > chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Hi Arun,
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Great work on putting this together.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
> > the
> > > > >> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios.
> The
> > > > >> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI
> agents.
> > In
> > > > my
> > > > >> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
> > consistent
> > > > and
> > > > >> usable without much refinement.
> > > > >> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> > > > >> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> > > > >>
> > > > >> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> > > > >> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> > > > enhancing,
> > > > >> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe
> that
> > in
> > > > the
> > > > >> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
> > > > >> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Kind Regards,
> > > > >> Chandan Khandelwal
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
> > arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> > > >
> > > > >> wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >>> Hi Sathish,
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a
> tutorial
> > > > video
> > > > >>> and share the link with you soon.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
> > file
> > > > for
> > > > >>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> > > > >>> Antigravity.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Thanks & Regards,
> > > > >>> ---
> > > > >>> Arun Patidar
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> > > > >>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> > > > >>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
> > use,
> > > > >>> will
> > > > >>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> > > should
> > > > >>> be
> > > > >>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> > > > >>> >
> > > > >>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> > > arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> > > > >
> > > > >>> > wrote:
> > > > >>> >
> > > > >>> >> Hello Devs,
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using
> > an
> > > > >>> agent
> > > > >>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
> > necessary
> > > to
> > > > >>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of
> these
> > > > >>> skills
> > > > >>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> > > > application
> > > > >>> >> development using AI agents.
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
> > > documentation
> > > > >>> below:
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> > > > >>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> > > > >>> >> - Skills Summary
> > > > >>> >> <
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> > > > >>> >> >
> > > > >>> >> - Readme
> > > > >>> >> <
> > > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> Arun Patidar
> > > > >>> >> VP of Information Systems
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> > > > >>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> > > > >>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> > > > >>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> > > > >>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> > > > >>> >>
> > > > >>> >
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Pranay Pandey <pr...@noitechnologies.com>.
Hi Arun, Divesh, Ashish, Chandan and Ratnesh,

Thanks for driving this initiative and for the detailed discussion in this
thread. I reviewed the repository, the recent PRs, and the design
suggestions shared here.

From an architectural perspective, I agree with the direction of keeping
the skill definitions in a dedicated OFBiz plugin rather than committing
agent-specific directories into the OFBiz root. Skill files themselves are
increasingly becoming a portable abstraction across multiple coding agents,
but the discovery paths remain agent-specific. Embedding directories such
as .agent or .agents in the OFBiz root would effectively couple the project
to a particular toolchain, which seems unnecessary at this stage.

Maintaining the skills in a plugin allows OFBiz to remain agent-agnostic
while still providing a canonical, versioned source of skill definitions
aligned with OFBiz development patterns and best practices.

The proposed Gradle task for agent binding is a pragmatic solution.
Automating the setup step with gradle task setupAgentSkills
-Pagent=<agent> removes
most of the friction associated with symlinking while keeping the
repository structure clean and extensible as new practices emerge.

In practice, this model provides a few clear advantages:
- Skills remain single-sourced and version-controlled with OFBiz.
- Developers can opt into the agent of their choice without modifying the
core project layout.
- The system remains adaptable as the agent ecosystem continues to evolve.

Overall, this feels like the right balance between standardizing AI
assisted development workflows and keeping the OFBiz codebase clean and
future-proof.

Looking forward to the plugin PR and to seeing how the community builds on
these skills going forward. Thanks!
Best regards,

Pranay Pandey
https://www.noitechnologies.com/





On Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 16:42, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Hi Divesh,
>
> Thank you for your suggestions and for the pull requests. I have reviewed
> and merged them into the repository.
>
> I will soon create a pull request to add this set of skills as a plugin.
>
>
> Best regards,
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM Divesh Dutta <
> divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Arun,
> >
> > I created PRs for several skills: service, service-group, java,
> > java-patterns, java-events, Cache-and-performance, controller.xml,
> > ofbiz-component, web-app, dynamic-view-entity, data and entity, content,
> > ECA.
> >
> > Here is the link to all the PRs created:
> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pulls
> >
> > Please go through them and let me know if you have any questions.
> >
> > Thanks
> > --
> > Divesh Dutta
> > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Divesh,
> > >
> > > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
> > lot
> > > of sense and look great.
> > >
> > > I have merged your pull request.
> > >
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Arun Patidar
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Arun,
> > > >
> > > > Great initiative.
> > > >
> > > > I created a pull request :
> > > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> > > >
> > > > Here are the details:
> > > >
> > > > 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
> JobSandbox
> > > > usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> > > > 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
> (Goal,
> > > > Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> > > > 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> > between
> > > > Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> > > > 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
> including:
> > > >     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> > > >     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> > > >     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> > > >     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
> operations.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > --
> > > > Divesh Dutta
> > > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> > > > chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Hi Arun,
> > > >>
> > > >> Great work on putting this together.
> > > >>
> > > >> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
> the
> > > >> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> > > >> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
> In
> > > my
> > > >> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
> consistent
> > > and
> > > >> usable without much refinement.
> > > >> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> > > >> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> > > >>
> > > >> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> > > >> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> > > >>
> > > >> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> > > enhancing,
> > > >> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that
> in
> > > the
> > > >> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
> > > >> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> > > >>
> > > >> Kind Regards,
> > > >> Chandan Khandelwal
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
> arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> > >
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> Hi Sathish,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> > > video
> > > >>> and share the link with you soon.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
> file
> > > for
> > > >>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> > > >>> Antigravity.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks & Regards,
> > > >>> ---
> > > >>> Arun Patidar
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> > > >>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> > > >>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
> use,
> > > >>> will
> > > >>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> > should
> > > >>> be
> > > >>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> > arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> > > >
> > > >>> > wrote:
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> >> Hello Devs,
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using
> an
> > > >>> agent
> > > >>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
> necessary
> > to
> > > >>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> > > >>> skills
> > > >>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> > > application
> > > >>> >> development using AI agents.
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
> > documentation
> > > >>> below:
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> > > >>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> > > >>> >> - Skills Summary
> > > >>> >> <
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>>
> > >
> >
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> > > >>> >> >
> > > >>> >> - Readme
> > > >>> >> <
> > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> Arun Patidar
> > > >>> >> VP of Information Systems
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> > > >>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> > > >>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> > > >>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> > > >>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> > > >>> >>
> > > >>> >
> > > >>>
> > > >>
> > >
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hi Divesh,

Thank you for your suggestions and for the pull requests. I have reviewed
and merged them into the repository.

I will soon create a pull request to add this set of skills as a plugin.


Best regards,
---
Arun Patidar



On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>
wrote:

> Hi Arun,
>
> I created PRs for several skills: service, service-group, java,
> java-patterns, java-events, Cache-and-performance, controller.xml,
> ofbiz-component, web-app, dynamic-view-entity, data and entity, content,
> ECA.
>
> Here is the link to all the PRs created:
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pulls
>
> Please go through them and let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Divesh Dutta
> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Divesh,
> >
> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
> lot
> > of sense and look great.
> >
> > I have merged your pull request.
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Arun Patidar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Arun,
> > >
> > > Great initiative.
> > >
> > > I created a pull request :
> > > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> > >
> > > Here are the details:
> > >
> > > 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
> > > usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> > > 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
> > > Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> > > 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> between
> > > Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> > > 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
> > >     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> > >     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> > >     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> > >     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > --
> > > Divesh Dutta
> > > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> > >
> > > On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> > > chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi Arun,
> > >>
> > >> Great work on putting this together.
> > >>
> > >> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
> > >> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> > >> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In
> > my
> > >> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent
> > and
> > >> usable without much refinement.
> > >> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> > >> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> > >>
> > >> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> > >> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> > >>
> > >> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> > enhancing,
> > >> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that in
> > the
> > >> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
> > >> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> > >>
> > >> Kind Regards,
> > >> Chandan Khandelwal
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> >
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Hi Sathish,
> > >>>
> > >>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> > video
> > >>> and share the link with you soon.
> > >>>
> > >>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file
> > for
> > >>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> > >>> Antigravity.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks & Regards,
> > >>> ---
> > >>> Arun Patidar
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> > >>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> > >>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
> > >>> will
> > >>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> should
> > >>> be
> > >>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> > >>> >
> > >>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> > >
> > >>> > wrote:
> > >>> >
> > >>> >> Hello Devs,
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
> > >>> agent
> > >>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary
> to
> > >>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> > >>> skills
> > >>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> > application
> > >>> >> development using AI agents.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
> documentation
> > >>> below:
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> > >>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> > >>> >> - Skills Summary
> > >>> >> <
> > >>> >>
> > >>>
> >
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> - Readme
> > >>> >> <
> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> Arun Patidar
> > >>> >> VP of Information Systems
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> > >>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> > >>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> > >>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> > >>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi Arun,

I created PRs for several skills: service, service-group, java,
java-patterns, java-events, Cache-and-performance, controller.xml,
ofbiz-component, web-app, dynamic-view-entity, data and entity, content,
ECA.

Here is the link to all the PRs created:
https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pulls

Please go through them and let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks
--
Divesh Dutta
https://www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org> wrote:

> Hi Divesh,
>
> Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a lot
> of sense and look great.
>
> I have merged your pull request.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Arun,
> >
> > Great initiative.
> >
> > I created a pull request :
> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> >
> > Here are the details:
> >
> > 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
> > usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> > 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
> > Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> > 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing between
> > Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> > 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
> >     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> >     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> >     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> >     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > --
> > Divesh Dutta
> > https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> > chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Arun,
> >>
> >> Great work on putting this together.
> >>
> >> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
> >> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> >> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In
> my
> >> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent
> and
> >> usable without much refinement.
> >> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> >> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> >>
> >> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> >> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> >>
> >> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> enhancing,
> >> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that in
> the
> >> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
> >> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> >>
> >> Kind Regards,
> >> Chandan Khandelwal
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Sathish,
> >>>
> >>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> video
> >>> and share the link with you soon.
> >>>
> >>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file
> for
> >>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> >>> Antigravity.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks & Regards,
> >>> ---
> >>> Arun Patidar
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> >>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> >>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
> >>> will
> >>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should
> >>> be
> >>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> >>> >
> >>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> >
> >>> > wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> Hello Devs,
> >>> >>
> >>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
> >>> agent
> >>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> >>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> >>> skills
> >>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> application
> >>> >> development using AI agents.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> >>> below:
> >>> >>
> >>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >>> >> - Skills Summary
> >>> >> <
> >>> >>
> >>>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> - Readme
> >>> >> <
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Arun Patidar
> >>> >> VP of Information Systems
> >>> >>
> >>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> >>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> >>> >>
> >>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >>> >>
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi everyone,

One follow-up thought to make this developer-friendly while still keeping
OFBiz agent-agnostic.

If the concern with keeping skills in a plugin is the *manual symlinking
step*, we could eliminate that friction by providing a *simple Gradle task*,
for example:

./gradlew setupAgentSkills -Pagent=cursor
./gradlew setupAgentSkills -Pagent=claude
./gradlew setupAgentSkills -Pagent=codex
./gradlew setupAgentSkills -Pagent=antigravity

What this task would do:

   -

   Create the correct agent-specific root directory if missing
   (.agents/skills, .agent/skills, .claude/skills, etc.)
   -

   Symlink skill folders from the OFBiz AI plugin
   -

   Keep the skill content single-sourced and versioned with OFBiz

This gives us:

   -

   *Zero agent-specific folders committed to OFBiz root*
   -

   *One-command setup* for developers
   -

   A clean, extensible path as new agents appear


Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Divesh Dutta

https://www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>
wrote:

> Hi Arun, Ashish, and everyone,
>
> Thanks for the continued discussion — I think we’re converging on an
> important distinction between what has become *universal* and what is
> still *agent-specific*.
> *Skill files: now a broadly adopted concept*
>
> At this point, it’s fair to say that agent skills defined via skill files
> (typically SKILL.md) are now supported by most major coding agents.
>
> Here are the official docs from the major CLIs that support skills today:
>
>    -
>
>    *Cursor*: https://cursor.com/docs/context/skills
>    -
>
>    *OpenAI Codex CLI / ChatGPT*:
>    https://developers.openai.com/codex/skills/
>    -
>
>    *Claude Code / Claude CLI (Anthropic)*:
>    https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills
>    -
>
>    *Antigravity / Gemini CLI*: https://antigravity.google/docs/skills
>
> All of these agents support the same core concept:
>
>    -
>
>    A *skill* is a reusable, structured instruction bundle
>    -
>
>    Typically represented by a folder containing a SKILL.md
>    -
>
>    The content itself is LLM-agnostic and portable
>
> *Where agents still differ: skill discovery directories*
>
> Where these tools *do not converge* is *how and where* skills are
> discovered on disk. Each agent defines its own root directory convention:
>
>    -
>
>    *Cursor* → .agents/skills/...
>    -
>
>    *OpenAI Codex CLI* → .agents/skills/...
>    -
>
>    *Claude CLI* → .claude/skills/...
>    -
>
>    *Antigravity / Gemini CLI* → .agent/skills/...
>
> So while the *skill file format is converging*, the *directory structure
> is explicitly agent-specific* and part of each tool’s contract.
> *Why committing .agent / .agents into OFBiz root is limiting?*
>
> If we commit a specific agent root (for example .agent/skills) directly
> into the OFBiz repository:
>
>    -
>
>    We implicitly optimize for *one agent’s convention*
>    -
>
>    That structure will *not* work out of the box for other agents
>    (Cursor, Claude, Codex)
>    -
>
>    We bake agent-specific assumptions into OFBiz core
>
> This actually reduces flexibility at the moment when skills themselves are
> becoming more portable.
> *Preferred approach: plugin-owned skills + agent-specific binding*
>
> Given the above, I still prefer the earlier approach:
>
>    -
>
>    *OFBiz owns the skill content* → keep skills in a dedicated OFBiz
>    plugin
>    -
>
>    *Agents own their discovery conventions* → .agent, .agents, .claude,
>    etc.
>    -
>
>    *Developers perform a one-time binding step* (symlink or copy) based
>    on the agent they use
>
> This keeps OFBiz:
>
>    -
>
>    agent-agnostic
>    -
>
>    future-proof
>    -
>
>    clean at the root level
>
> And it allows the *same* skill content to be reused across *all* supported
> agents without duplication.
> Summary
>
>    -
>
>    Skill files (SKILL.md) are now a *shared, cross-agent concept*
>    -
>
>    Skill discovery paths are *not standardized*
>    -
>
>    Therefore, Apache OFBiz should avoid committing any single agent’s
>    root folder
>    -
>
>    A plugin + manual/symlink model cleanly supports all current and
>    future agents
>
> Happy to refine further if needed.
>
> Thanks,
> Divesh Dutta
>
> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Ashish, for the suggestions. Using the AI agent skills set as an
>> OFBiz plugin is a great idea.
>>
>> Alternatively, I was thinking we could include these skills sets directly
>> in the OFBiz root directory. For instance, for the Antigravity/Gemini
>> agent, we could place them in a .agents/skills/ folder at the root level.
>>
>> This approach avoids the need for symlinking files from a plugin folder
>> and
>> ensures that the skills are ready for immediate use upon checkout.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> ---
>> Arun Patidar
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM Ashish Vijaywargiya <
>> ashish.vijaywargiya@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.
>> >
>> > I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io,
>> and
>> > it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims
>> to
>> > build skill files.
>> >
>> > Here is my recommendation:
>> >
>> > Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
>> > following repository:
>> > https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/
>> >
>> > If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based
>> on
>> > their AI agent requirements.
>> >
>> > (Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
>> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>> >
>> > Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may
>> see
>> > further improvements in the skill files.
>> >
>> > The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
>> > top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your
>> work to
>> > the OFBiz trunk.
>> >
>> > Thank you, Arun!
>> >
>> > --
>> > Kind Regards,
>> > Ashish Vijaywargiya
>> > Vice President of Operations
>> > *HotWax Systems*
>> > *Enterprise open source experts*
>> > http://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello Devs,
>> >>
>> >> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
>> >> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
>> >> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
>> >> established best practices.
>> >>
>> >> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
>> >> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
>> >>
>> >> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate
>> these.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >> ---
>> >> Arun Patidar
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Hi Divesh,
>> >> >
>> >> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set
>> make a
>> >> > lot of sense and look great.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have merged your pull request.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Best regards,
>> >> >
>> >> > Arun Patidar
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
>> >> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Hi Arun,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Great initiative.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I created a pull request :
>> >> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Here are the details:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
>> JobSandbox
>> >> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
>> >> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
>> (Goal,
>> >> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
>> >> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
>> >> between
>> >> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
>> >> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
>> including:
>> >> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
>> >> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>> >> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>> >> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
>> operations.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Divesh Dutta
>> >> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
>> >> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>> Hi Arun,
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Great work on putting this together.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
>> the
>> >> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
>> >> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
>> >> In my
>> >> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
>> >> consistent and
>> >> >>> usable without much refinement.
>> >> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
>> >> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>> >> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
>> >> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
>> >> believe
>> >> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for
>> >> example,
>> >> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Kind Regards,
>> >> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
>> arun.patidar@hotwax.co
>> >> >
>> >> >>> wrote:
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>> Hi Sathish,
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
>> >> video
>> >> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
>> file
>> >> for
>> >> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>> >> >>>> Antigravity.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
>> >> >>>> ---
>> >> >>>> Arun Patidar
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>> >> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>> >> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
>> use,
>> >> >>>> will
>> >> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
>> >> should
>> >> >>>> be
>> >> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
>> >> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
>> >> >>>> > wrote:
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using
>> an
>> >> >>>> agent
>> >> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
>> necessary
>> >> to
>> >> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of
>> these
>> >> >>>> skills
>> >> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
>> >> application
>> >> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
>> >> documentation
>> >> >>>> below:
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> >> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> >> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
>> >> >>>> >> <
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>>
>> >>
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> >> >>>> >> >
>> >> >>>> >> - Readme
>> >> >>>> >> <
>> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
>> >> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> >> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>> >> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> >> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> >> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>> >> >>>> >>
>> >> >>>> >
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi Arun, Ashish, and everyone,

Thanks for the continued discussion — I think we’re converging on an
important distinction between what has become *universal* and what is still
*agent-specific*.
*Skill files: now a broadly adopted concept*

At this point, it’s fair to say that agent skills defined via skill files
(typically SKILL.md) are now supported by most major coding agents.

Here are the official docs from the major CLIs that support skills today:

   -

   *Cursor*: https://cursor.com/docs/context/skills
   -

   *OpenAI Codex CLI / ChatGPT*: https://developers.openai.com/codex/skills/
   -

   *Claude Code / Claude CLI (Anthropic)*:
   https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills
   -

   *Antigravity / Gemini CLI*: https://antigravity.google/docs/skills

All of these agents support the same core concept:

   -

   A *skill* is a reusable, structured instruction bundle
   -

   Typically represented by a folder containing a SKILL.md
   -

   The content itself is LLM-agnostic and portable

*Where agents still differ: skill discovery directories*

Where these tools *do not converge* is *how and where* skills are
discovered on disk. Each agent defines its own root directory convention:

   -

   *Cursor* → .agents/skills/...
   -

   *OpenAI Codex CLI* → .agents/skills/...
   -

   *Claude CLI* → .claude/skills/...
   -

   *Antigravity / Gemini CLI* → .agent/skills/...

So while the *skill file format is converging*, the *directory structure is
explicitly agent-specific* and part of each tool’s contract.
*Why committing .agent / .agents into OFBiz root is limiting?*

If we commit a specific agent root (for example .agent/skills) directly
into the OFBiz repository:

   -

   We implicitly optimize for *one agent’s convention*
   -

   That structure will *not* work out of the box for other agents (Cursor,
   Claude, Codex)
   -

   We bake agent-specific assumptions into OFBiz core

This actually reduces flexibility at the moment when skills themselves are
becoming more portable.
*Preferred approach: plugin-owned skills + agent-specific binding*

Given the above, I still prefer the earlier approach:

   -

   *OFBiz owns the skill content* → keep skills in a dedicated OFBiz plugin
   -

   *Agents own their discovery conventions* → .agent, .agents, .claude, etc.
   -

   *Developers perform a one-time binding step* (symlink or copy) based on
   the agent they use

This keeps OFBiz:

   -

   agent-agnostic
   -

   future-proof
   -

   clean at the root level

And it allows the *same* skill content to be reused across *all* supported
agents without duplication.
Summary

   -

   Skill files (SKILL.md) are now a *shared, cross-agent concept*
   -

   Skill discovery paths are *not standardized*
   -

   Therefore, Apache OFBiz should avoid committing any single agent’s root
   folder
   -

   A plugin + manual/symlink model cleanly supports all current and future
   agents

Happy to refine further if needed.

Thanks,
Divesh Dutta

https://www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Thanks, Ashish, for the suggestions. Using the AI agent skills set as an
> OFBiz plugin is a great idea.
>
> Alternatively, I was thinking we could include these skills sets directly
> in the OFBiz root directory. For instance, for the Antigravity/Gemini
> agent, we could place them in a .agents/skills/ folder at the root level.
>
> This approach avoids the need for symlinking files from a plugin folder and
> ensures that the skills are ready for immediate use upon checkout.
>
>
> Regards
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM Ashish Vijaywargiya <
> ashish.vijaywargiya@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.
> >
> > I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io,
> and
> > it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims
> to
> > build skill files.
> >
> > Here is my recommendation:
> >
> > Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
> > following repository:
> > https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/
> >
> > If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based
> on
> > their AI agent requirements.
> >
> > (Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
> >
> > Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may see
> > further improvements in the skill files.
> >
> > The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
> > top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your work
> to
> > the OFBiz trunk.
> >
> > Thank you, Arun!
> >
> > --
> > Kind Regards,
> > Ashish Vijaywargiya
> > Vice President of Operations
> > *HotWax Systems*
> > *Enterprise open source experts*
> > http://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Devs,
> >>
> >> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
> >> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
> >> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
> >> established best practices.
> >>
> >> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
> >> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
> >>
> >> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.
> >>
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> ---
> >> Arun Patidar
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi Divesh,
> >> >
> >> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make
> a
> >> > lot of sense and look great.
> >> >
> >> > I have merged your pull request.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Best regards,
> >> >
> >> > Arun Patidar
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> >> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Hi Arun,
> >> >>
> >> >> Great initiative.
> >> >>
> >> >> I created a pull request :
> >> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> >> >>
> >> >> Here are the details:
> >> >>
> >> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
> JobSandbox
> >> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> >> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
> (Goal,
> >> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> >> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> >> between
> >> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> >> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
> including:
> >> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> >> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> >> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> >> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
> operations.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> --
> >> >> Divesh Dutta
> >> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >> >>
> >> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> >> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> Hi Arun,
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Great work on putting this together.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
> the
> >> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> >> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
> >> In my
> >> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
> >> consistent and
> >> >>> usable without much refinement.
> >> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> >> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> >> >>>
> >> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> >> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> >> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
> >> believe
> >> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for
> >> example,
> >> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Kind Regards,
> >> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
> arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> >> >
> >> >>> wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Hi Sathish,
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> >> video
> >> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
> file
> >> for
> >> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> >> >>>> Antigravity.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
> >> >>>> ---
> >> >>>> Arun Patidar
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> >> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> >> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
> use,
> >> >>>> will
> >> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> >> should
> >> >>>> be
> >> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> >> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
> >> >>>> > wrote:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using
> an
> >> >>>> agent
> >> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
> necessary
> >> to
> >> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> >> >>>> skills
> >> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> >> application
> >> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
> >> documentation
> >> >>>> below:
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
> >> >>>> >> <
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>>
> >>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >> >>>> >> >
> >> >>>> >> - Readme
> >> >>>> >> <
> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
> >> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> >> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
> >>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Ratnesh Upadhyay <up...@gmail.com>.
Hi All,

I was thinking along the same lines, keeping the agent skills centralized
at the ofbiz project root makes a lot of sense, especially for AI
development agents used in OFBiz development workflows. It avoids tight
coupling the agent skill definitions to a specific plugin and keeps the
structure cleaner within Apache OFBiz.

It should also simplify onboarding for developers experimenting with
AI-assisted OFBiz development, since the agent files would be immediately
available after checkout without additional configuration or symlinking.

I think it is good to proceed with this approach.

--

Best Regards,
Ratnesh Upadhyay

*HotWax Systems*
*Enterprise open source experts*

http://www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Thanks, Ashish, for the suggestions. Using the AI agent skills set as an
> OFBiz plugin is a great idea.
>
> Alternatively, I was thinking we could include these skills sets directly
> in the OFBiz root directory. For instance, for the Antigravity/Gemini
> agent, we could place them in a .agents/skills/ folder at the root level.
>
> This approach avoids the need for symlinking files from a plugin folder and
> ensures that the skills are ready for immediate use upon checkout.
>
>
> Regards
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM Ashish Vijaywargiya <
> ashish.vijaywargiya@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.
> >
> > I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io,
> and
> > it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims
> to
> > build skill files.
> >
> > Here is my recommendation:
> >
> > Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
> > following repository:
> > https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/
> >
> > If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based
> on
> > their AI agent requirements.
> >
> > (Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
> > https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
> >
> > Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may see
> > further improvements in the skill files.
> >
> > The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
> > top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your work
> to
> > the OFBiz trunk.
> >
> > Thank you, Arun!
> >
> > --
> > Kind Regards,
> > Ashish Vijaywargiya
> > Vice President of Operations
> > *HotWax Systems*
> > *Enterprise open source experts*
> > http://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Devs,
> >>
> >> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
> >> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
> >> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
> >> established best practices.
> >>
> >> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
> >> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
> >>
> >> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.
> >>
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> ---
> >> Arun Patidar
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi Divesh,
> >> >
> >> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make
> a
> >> > lot of sense and look great.
> >> >
> >> > I have merged your pull request.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Best regards,
> >> >
> >> > Arun Patidar
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> >> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Hi Arun,
> >> >>
> >> >> Great initiative.
> >> >>
> >> >> I created a pull request :
> >> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> >> >>
> >> >> Here are the details:
> >> >>
> >> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around
> JobSandbox
> >> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> >> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
> (Goal,
> >> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> >> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> >> between
> >> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> >> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs,
> including:
> >> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> >> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> >> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> >> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find
> operations.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> --
> >> >> Divesh Dutta
> >> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >> >>
> >> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> >> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> Hi Arun,
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Great work on putting this together.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
> the
> >> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> >> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
> >> In my
> >> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
> >> consistent and
> >> >>> usable without much refinement.
> >> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> >> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> >> >>>
> >> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> >> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> >> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
> >> believe
> >> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for
> >> example,
> >> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Kind Regards,
> >> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
> arun.patidar@hotwax.co
> >> >
> >> >>> wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Hi Sathish,
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> >> video
> >> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
> file
> >> for
> >> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> >> >>>> Antigravity.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
> >> >>>> ---
> >> >>>> Arun Patidar
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> >> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> >> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
> use,
> >> >>>> will
> >> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> >> should
> >> >>>> be
> >> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> >> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
> >> >>>> > wrote:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using
> an
> >> >>>> agent
> >> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
> necessary
> >> to
> >> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> >> >>>> skills
> >> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> >> application
> >> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
> >> documentation
> >> >>>> below:
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
> >> >>>> >> <
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>>
> >>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >> >>>> >> >
> >> >>>> >> - Readme
> >> >>>> >> <
> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
> >> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> >> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >> >>>> >>
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
> >>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Ashish Vijaywargiya <as...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hello Arun,

This option also looks good to me. 👍

Yesterday, I missed the associated license for agentskills.io. Here it is.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ab3r7tLUCIloCw9CPk2Fk8kPuSj4Xzps/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cP3ObAgTS1QBKYOoPbtQLkrNzH5W5h2r/view?usp=sharing

The associated license is ASL-2.0, so we can safely use it in the Apache
OFBiz project.

--
Kind Regards,
Ashish Vijaywargiya
Vice President of Operations
*HotWax Systems*
*Enterprise open source experts*
http://www.hotwaxsystems.com



On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Thanks, Ashish, for the suggestions. Using the AI agent skills set as an
> OFBiz plugin is a great idea.
>
> Alternatively, I was thinking we could include these skills sets directly
> in the OFBiz root directory. For instance, for the Antigravity/Gemini
> agent, we could place them in a .agents/skills/ folder at the root level.
>
> This approach avoids the need for symlinking files from a plugin folder
> and ensures that the skills are ready for immediate use upon checkout.
>
>
> Regards
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM Ashish Vijaywargiya <
> ashish.vijaywargiya@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.
>>
>> I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io,
>> and it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims
>> to build skill files.
>>
>> Here is my recommendation:
>>
>> Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
>> following repository:
>> https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/
>>
>> If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based
>> on their AI agent requirements.
>>
>> (Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>>
>> Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may see
>> further improvements in the skill files.
>>
>> The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
>> top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your work to
>> the OFBiz trunk.
>>
>> Thank you, Arun!
>>
>> --
>> Kind Regards,
>> Ashish Vijaywargiya
>> Vice President of Operations
>> *HotWax Systems*
>> *Enterprise open source experts*
>> http://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Devs,
>>>
>>> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
>>> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
>>> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
>>> established best practices.
>>>
>>> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
>>> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
>>>
>>> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> ---
>>> Arun Patidar
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Hi Divesh,
>>> >
>>> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
>>> > lot of sense and look great.
>>> >
>>> > I have merged your pull request.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Best regards,
>>> >
>>> > Arun Patidar
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
>>> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Hi Arun,
>>> >>
>>> >> Great initiative.
>>> >>
>>> >> I created a pull request :
>>> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>>> >>
>>> >> Here are the details:
>>> >>
>>> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
>>> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
>>> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting
>>> (Goal,
>>> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
>>> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
>>> between
>>> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
>>> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
>>> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
>>> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>>> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>>> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks
>>> >> --
>>> >> Divesh Dutta
>>> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>>> >>
>>> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
>>> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >>> Hi Arun,
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Great work on putting this together.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used
>>> the
>>> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
>>> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
>>> In my
>>> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
>>> consistent and
>>> >>> usable without much refinement.
>>> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
>>> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>>> >>>
>>> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>>> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
>>> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
>>> believe
>>> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for
>>> example,
>>> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Kind Regards,
>>> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <
>>> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
>>> >>> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>>> Hi Sathish,
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
>>> video
>>> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README
>>> file for
>>> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>>> >>>> Antigravity.
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>> >>>> ---
>>> >>>> Arun Patidar
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>>> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>>> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to
>>> use,
>>> >>>> will
>>> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
>>> should
>>> >>>> be
>>> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>>> >>>> >
>>> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
>>> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
>>> >>>> > wrote:
>>> >>>> >
>>> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
>>> >>>> agent
>>> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions
>>> necessary to
>>> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
>>> >>>> skills
>>> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
>>> application
>>> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
>>> documentation
>>> >>>> below:
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>>> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>>> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
>>> >>>> >> <
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>>
>>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>>> >>>> >> >
>>> >>>> >> - Readme
>>> >>>> >> <
>>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>>> >>>> >
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
>>> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>>> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>>> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>>> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>>> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>>> >>>> >>
>>> >>>> >
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>
>>>
>>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Thanks, Ashish, for the suggestions. Using the AI agent skills set as an
OFBiz plugin is a great idea.

Alternatively, I was thinking we could include these skills sets directly
in the OFBiz root directory. For instance, for the Antigravity/Gemini
agent, we could place them in a .agents/skills/ folder at the root level.

This approach avoids the need for symlinking files from a plugin folder and
ensures that the skills are ready for immediate use upon checkout.


Regards
---
Arun Patidar



On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM Ashish Vijaywargiya <
ashish.vijaywargiya@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:

>
> A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.
>
> I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io, and
> it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims to
> build skill files.
>
> Here is my recommendation:
>
> Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
> following repository:
> https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/
>
> If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based on
> their AI agent requirements.
>
> (Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>
> Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may see
> further improvements in the skill files.
>
> The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
> top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your work to
> the OFBiz trunk.
>
> Thank you, Arun!
>
> --
> Kind Regards,
> Ashish Vijaywargiya
> Vice President of Operations
> *HotWax Systems*
> *Enterprise open source experts*
> http://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Devs,
>>
>> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
>> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
>> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
>> established best practices.
>>
>> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
>> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
>>
>> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> ---
>> Arun Patidar
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Divesh,
>> >
>> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
>> > lot of sense and look great.
>> >
>> > I have merged your pull request.
>> >
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> >
>> > Arun Patidar
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
>> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Arun,
>> >>
>> >> Great initiative.
>> >>
>> >> I created a pull request :
>> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>> >>
>> >> Here are the details:
>> >>
>> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
>> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
>> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
>> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
>> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
>> between
>> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
>> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
>> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
>> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >> --
>> >> Divesh Dutta
>> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
>> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Hi Arun,
>> >>>
>> >>> Great work on putting this together.
>> >>>
>> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
>> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
>> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents.
>> In my
>> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were
>> consistent and
>> >>> usable without much refinement.
>> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
>> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>> >>>
>> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>> >>>
>> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
>> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
>> believe
>> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for
>> example,
>> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>> >>>
>> >>> Kind Regards,
>> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <arun.patidar@hotwax.co
>> >
>> >>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> Hi Sathish,
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
>> video
>> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file
>> for
>> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>> >>>> Antigravity.
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
>> >>>> ---
>> >>>> Arun Patidar
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
>> >>>> will
>> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
>> should
>> >>>> be
>> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
>> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
>> >>>> > wrote:
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
>> >>>> agent
>> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary
>> to
>> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
>> >>>> skills
>> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
>> application
>> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and
>> documentation
>> >>>> below:
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
>> >>>> >> <
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>>
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> >>>> >> >
>> >>>> >> - Readme
>> >>>> >> <
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
>> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>> >>>> >>
>> >>>> >
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Ashish Vijaywargiya <as...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
A very good initiative and a timely contribution, Arun.

I spent some time studying the associated license for agentskills.io, and
it encourages usage in open-source projects or in any project that aims to
build skill files.

Here is my recommendation:

Please contribute your work as a plugin named "ofbiz-skills" in the
following repository:
https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/

If anyone wants to use this work, they can create a symbolic link based on
their AI agent requirements.

(Recommended setup: Symlinking - Heading to refer in the README.md file)
https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md

Once end users in the OFBiz community begin using this plugin, we may see
further improvements in the skill files.

The only thing you need to do is add the "ASL-2.0" license header at the
top of each file. Please ensure this is done before committing your work to
the OFBiz trunk.

Thank you, Arun!

--
Kind Regards,
Ashish Vijaywargiya
Vice President of Operations
*HotWax Systems*
*Enterprise open source experts*
http://www.hotwaxsystems.com



On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
wrote:

> Hello Devs,
>
> I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
> development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
> development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
> established best practices.
>
> I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367
>
> I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.
>
>
> Regards,
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Divesh,
> >
> > Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
> > lot of sense and look great.
> >
> > I have merged your pull request.
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Arun Patidar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Arun,
> >>
> >> Great initiative.
> >>
> >> I created a pull request :
> >> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
> >>
> >> Here are the details:
> >>
> >> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
> >> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> >> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
> >> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> >> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing
> between
> >> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> >> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
> >>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
> >>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
> >>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
> >>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> --
> >> Divesh Dutta
> >> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >>
> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> >> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Arun,
> >>>
> >>> Great work on putting this together.
> >>>
> >>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
> >>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> >>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In
> my
> >>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent
> and
> >>> usable without much refinement.
> >>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> >>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
> >>>
> >>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> >>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
> >>>
> >>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
> >>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I
> believe
> >>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example,
> >>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
> >>>
> >>> Kind Regards,
> >>> Chandan Khandelwal
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Sathish,
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial
> video
> >>>> and share the link with you soon.
> >>>>
> >>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file
> for
> >>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
> >>>> Antigravity.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks & Regards,
> >>>> ---
> >>>> Arun Patidar
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> >>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
> >>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
> >>>> will
> >>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one
> should
> >>>> be
> >>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> >>>> >
> >>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <
> arun.patidar@hotwax.co>
> >>>> > wrote:
> >>>> >
> >>>> >> Hello Devs,
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
> >>>> agent
> >>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary
> to
> >>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> >>>> skills
> >>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> application
> >>>> >> development using AI agents.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> >>>> below:
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >>>> >> - Skills Summary
> >>>> >> <
> >>>> >>
> >>>>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >>>> >> >
> >>>> >> - Readme
> >>>> >> <
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
> >>>> >
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> Arun Patidar
> >>>> >> VP of Information Systems
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
> >>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >
> >>>>
> >>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hello Devs,

I have prepared a set of skills files tailored for *Apache OFBiz*
development. I want to share these with the community to help speed up
development cycles and ensure that AI-generated code follows our
established best practices.

I have created a Jira ticket for the same -
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13367

I’m looking forward to your feedback on how we can best integrate these.


Regards,
---
Arun Patidar




On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org> wrote:

> Hi Divesh,
>
> Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a
> lot of sense and look great.
>
> I have merged your pull request.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <
> divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Arun,
>>
>> Great initiative.
>>
>> I created a pull request :
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>>
>> Here are the details:
>>
>> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
>> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
>> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
>> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
>> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing between
>> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
>> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
>>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
>>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> --
>> Divesh Dutta
>> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
>> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Arun,
>>>
>>> Great work on putting this together.
>>>
>>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
>>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
>>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In my
>>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent and
>>> usable without much refinement.
>>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
>>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>>>
>>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>>>
>>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider
>>> enhancing, such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe
>>> that in the current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example,
>>> BIRT, JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>>>
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> Chandan Khandelwal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Sathish,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial video
>>>> and share the link with you soon.
>>>>
>>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file for
>>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>>>> Antigravity.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>>> ---
>>>> Arun Patidar
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
>>>> will
>>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should
>>>> be
>>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>>>> >
>>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> Hello Devs,
>>>> >>
>>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
>>>> agent
>>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
>>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
>>>> skills
>>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
>>>> >> development using AI agents.
>>>> >>
>>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
>>>> below:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>>>> >> - Skills Summary
>>>> >> <
>>>> >>
>>>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>>>> >> >
>>>> >> - Readme
>>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md
>>>> >
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Arun Patidar
>>>> >> VP of Information Systems
>>>> >>
>>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>>>> >>
>>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>>>> >>
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@apache.org>.
Hi Divesh,

Thank you for your contribution. Your additions to the skill set make a lot
of sense and look great.

I have merged your pull request.


Best regards,

Arun Patidar




On Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>
wrote:

> Hi Arun,
>
> Great initiative.
>
> I created a pull request :
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8
>
> Here are the details:
>
> 1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
> usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
> 2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
> Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
> 3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing between
> Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
> 4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
>     4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
>     4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
>     4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
>     4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.
>
>
> Thanks
> --
> Divesh Dutta
> https://www.hotwaxsystems.com
>
> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
> chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Arun,
>>
>> Great work on putting this together.
>>
>> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
>> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
>> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In my
>> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent and
>> usable without much refinement.
>> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
>> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>>
>> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
>> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>>
>> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider enhancing,
>> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that in the
>> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
>> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>> Chandan Khandelwal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Sathish,
>>>
>>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial video
>>> and share the link with you soon.
>>>
>>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file for
>>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>>> Antigravity.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>> ---
>>> Arun Patidar
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
>>> will
>>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should
>>> be
>>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Hello Devs,
>>> >>
>>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
>>> agent
>>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
>>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>>> >>
>>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these
>>> skills
>>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>>> >>
>>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
>>> >> development using AI agents.
>>> >>
>>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
>>> below:
>>> >>
>>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>>> >> - Skills Summary
>>> >> <
>>> >>
>>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>>> >> >
>>> >> - Readme
>>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
>>> >>
>>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Arun Patidar
>>> >> VP of Information Systems
>>> >>
>>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>>> >>
>>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>>
>>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi Arun,

Great initiative.

I created a pull request :
https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/pull/8

Here are the details:

1) Created manage-async skill to define strict rules around JobSandbox
usage, concurrency vs scaling, and batch processing.
2) Refactored manage-eca to align with standard skill formatting (Goal,
Triggers, Procedures, Guardrails).
3) Added a comprehensive Decision Tree in manage-eca for choosing between
Explicit Chaining, SECAs, and EECAs.
4 )Added explicit Code Examples and Anti-Patterns for ECAs, including:
    4.1) Bulk historical import dangers (Async + Persist explosion).
    4.2) Infinite loop recursion risks.
    4.3) View Entity EECA failures.
    4.4) High-performance risks of attaching EECAs to find operations.


Thanks
--
Divesh Dutta
https://www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM Chandan Khandelwal <
chandan.khandelwal@hotwaxsystems.com> wrote:

> Hi Arun,
>
> Great work on putting this together.
>
> I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
> skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
> structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In my
> testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent and
> usable without much refinement.
> [image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
> 2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]
>
> This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
> AI-assisted OFBiz development.
>
> Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider enhancing,
> such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that in the
> current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
> JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Chandan Khandelwal
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Sathish,
>>
>> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial video
>> and share the link with you soon.
>>
>> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file for
>> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like
>> Antigravity.
>>
>>
>> Thanks & Regards,
>> ---
>> Arun Patidar
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
>> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Arun, this is awesome.
>> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will
>> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
>> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>> >
>> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello Devs,
>> >>
>> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
>> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
>> >> execute tasks effectively.
>> >>
>> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
>> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>> >>
>> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
>> >> development using AI agents.
>> >>
>> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
>> below:
>> >>
>> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> >> - Skills Summary
>> >> <
>> >>
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> >> >
>> >> - Readme
>> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
>> >>
>> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Arun Patidar
>> >> VP of Information Systems
>> >>
>> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> >> m: +91 9827353082
>> >> w: www.hotwax.co
>> >>
>> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Chandan Khandelwal <ch...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi Arun,

Great work on putting this together.

I have gone through the README and Skills Summary, and I also used the
skills files for certain implementations and testing scenarios. The
structure is clear, and the guidance works smoothly with AI agents. In my
testing, the skills were easy to apply and the outputs were consistent and
usable without much refinement.
[image: Screenshot 2026-02-19 at 6.30.59 PM.png][image: Screenshot
2026-02-19 at 6.38.18 PM.png]

This is definitely a good step toward standardizing how we guide
AI-assisted OFBiz development.

Definitely, there are a few additional areas we could consider enhancing,
such as introducing a dedicated skill for reporting. I believe that in the
current skill set, reporting-related guidance (for example, BIRT,
JasperReports and export patterns) is not explicitly covered.

Kind Regards,
Chandan Khandelwal





On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
wrote:

> Hi Sathish,
>
> Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial video
> and share the link with you soon.
>
> In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file for
> details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like Antigravity.
>
>
> Thanks & Regards,
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Arun, this is awesome.
> > It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will
> > be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
> > fine… Thanks and have a good day!
> >
> > On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Devs,
> >>
> >> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
> >> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> >> execute tasks effectively.
> >>
> >> You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
> >> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >>
> >> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
> >> development using AI agents.
> >>
> >>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> below:
> >>
> >> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >> - Skills Summary
> >> <
> >>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >> >
> >> - Readme
> >> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> >>
> >> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >>
> >>
> >> Arun Patidar
> >> VP of Information Systems
> >>
> >> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >> m: +91 9827353082
> >> w: www.hotwax.co
> >>
> >>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hi Sathish,

Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly prepare a tutorial video
and share the link with you soon.

In the meantime, please refer to the instructions in the README file for
details on how to set up and use these skills with agents like Antigravity.


Thanks & Regards,
---
Arun Patidar




On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:

> Arun, this is awesome.
> It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will
> be wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
> fine… Thanks and have a good day!
>
> On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Devs,
>>
>> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
>> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
>> execute tasks effectively.
>>
>> You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
>> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>>
>> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
>> development using AI agents.
>>
>>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation below:
>>
>> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> - Skills Summary
>> <
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> >
>> - Readme
>> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
>>
>> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>>
>>
>> Arun Patidar
>> VP of Information Systems
>>
>> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> m: +91 9827353082
>> w: www.hotwax.co
>>
>>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Pranay Pandey <pa...@gmail.com>.
That addition is going to be helpful, thanks Mridul!

Best regards,
Pranay Pandey



On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 20:36, Mridul Pathak <mr...@apache.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Quick update on the ai-agent-skills plugin (OFBIZ-13367): PR #360 has been
> merged (https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/pull/360), adding a new
> manage-contribution-workflow skill, which covers the parts of contributing
> that sit outside the code itself - syncing a fork with upstream before
> branching, optional git worktree setup (and how to avoid ending up with a
> missing gradle-wrapper.jar, an empty plugins/ checkout, or no agent skills
> at all in a fresh worktree), the ofbiz-framework/ofbiz-plugins repo
> pairing, loading real data before running tests, backporting via
> cherry-pick, and the community PR template.
> The same PR also renames precommit-readiness to prepush-readiness - turns
> out the repo's git hook actually runs on pre-push (Checkstyle + CodeNarc),
> not on commit, so the old name and description were misleading. Fixed the
> details (config paths, exact mirror command) while keeping the existing
> hygiene guidance intact.
> Hope this helps streamline your contribution workflows, whether you're
> working with an AI agent or not. Feedback welcome, especially from anyone
> who's hit friction with agent-driven contributions that this doesn't yet
> cover.
> Thanks,
> Mridul Pathak
>
> On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Divesh,
> >
> > Thank you for preparing and sharing this video. This will be very helpful
> > for developers in learning how to effectively use agent skills.
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> > ---
> > Arun Patidar
> >
> > On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Divesh Dutta <
> > divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Sathish, all,
> > >
> > > Here is the link to the YouTube video that explains how to install
> skill
> > > files in your coding agent.
> > >
> > > https://youtu.be/w5CSRrEDABs
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > --
> > > Divesh Dutta
> > > www.hotwaxsystems.com
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> > > sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Arun, this is awesome.
> > >> It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use,
> will
> > >> be
> > >> wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
> > >> fine…
> > >> Thanks and have a good day!
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Hello Devs,
> > >> >
> > >> > As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
> > agent
> > >> > skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> > >> > execute tasks effectively.
> > >> >
> > >> > You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> > skills
> > >> > files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> > >> >
> > >> > I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz
> application
> > >> > development using AI agents.
> > >> >
> > >> >  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> > >> below:
> > >> >
> > >> > - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> > >> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> > >> > - Skills Summary
> > >> > <
> > >> >
> > >>
> >
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> > >> > >
> > >> > - Readme
> > >> > <
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> > >> >
> > >> > Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Arun Patidar
> > >> > VP of Information Systems
> > >> >
> > >> > *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> > >> > m: +91 9827353082
> > >> > w: www.hotwax.co
> > >> >
> > >> >  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> > >> > <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> > >> > <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Mridul Pathak <mr...@apache.org>.
Hi all,
Quick update on the ai-agent-skills plugin (OFBIZ-13367): PR #360 has been
merged (https://github.com/apache/ofbiz-plugins/pull/360), adding a new
manage-contribution-workflow skill, which covers the parts of contributing
that sit outside the code itself - syncing a fork with upstream before
branching, optional git worktree setup (and how to avoid ending up with a
missing gradle-wrapper.jar, an empty plugins/ checkout, or no agent skills
at all in a fresh worktree), the ofbiz-framework/ofbiz-plugins repo
pairing, loading real data before running tests, backporting via
cherry-pick, and the community PR template.
The same PR also renames precommit-readiness to prepush-readiness - turns
out the repo's git hook actually runs on pre-push (Checkstyle + CodeNarc),
not on commit, so the old name and description were misleading. Fixed the
details (config paths, exact mirror command) while keeping the existing
hygiene guidance intact.
Hope this helps streamline your contribution workflows, whether you're
working with an AI agent or not. Feedback welcome, especially from anyone
who's hit friction with agent-driven contributions that this doesn't yet
cover.
Thanks,
Mridul Pathak

On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
wrote:

> Hi Divesh,
>
> Thank you for preparing and sharing this video. This will be very helpful
> for developers in learning how to effectively use agent skills.
>
>
> Best regards,
> ---
> Arun Patidar
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Divesh Dutta <
> divesh.dutta@hotwaxsystems.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Sathish, all,
> >
> > Here is the link to the YouTube video that explains how to install skill
> > files in your coding agent.
> >
> > https://youtu.be/w5CSRrEDABs
> >
> > Thanks
> > --
> > Divesh Dutta
> > www.hotwaxsystems.com
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> > sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Arun, this is awesome.
> >> It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will
> >> be
> >> wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
> >> fine…
> >> Thanks and have a good day!
> >>
> >> On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hello Devs,
> >> >
> >> > As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an
> agent
> >> > skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> >> > execute tasks effectively.
> >> >
> >> > You can learn more about the importance and application of these
> skills
> >> > files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >> >
> >> > I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
> >> > development using AI agents.
> >> >
> >> >  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> >> below:
> >> >
> >> > - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> >> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> >> > - Skills Summary
> >> > <
> >> >
> >>
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >> > >
> >> > - Readme
> >> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> >> >
> >> > Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Arun Patidar
> >> > VP of Information Systems
> >> >
> >> > *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> >> > m: +91 9827353082
> >> > w: www.hotwax.co
> >> >
> >> >  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> >> > <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> >> > <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >> >
> >>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>.
Hi Divesh,

Thank you for preparing and sharing this video. This will be very helpful
for developers in learning how to effectively use agent skills.


Best regards,
---
Arun Patidar

On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>
wrote:

> Hi Sathish, all,
>
> Here is the link to the YouTube video that explains how to install skill
> files in your coding agent.
>
> https://youtu.be/w5CSRrEDABs
>
> Thanks
> --
> Divesh Dutta
> www.hotwaxsystems.com
>
> On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
> sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Arun, this is awesome.
>> It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will
>> be
>> wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be
>> fine…
>> Thanks and have a good day!
>>
>> On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hello Devs,
>> >
>> > As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
>> > skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
>> > execute tasks effectively.
>> >
>> > You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
>> > files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>> >
>> > I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
>> > development using AI agents.
>> >
>> >  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
>> below:
>> >
>> > - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
>> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
>> > - Skills Summary
>> > <
>> >
>> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
>> > >
>> > - Readme
>> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
>> >
>> > Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>> >
>> >
>> > Arun Patidar
>> > VP of Information Systems
>> >
>> > *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
>> > m: +91 9827353082
>> > w: www.hotwax.co
>> >
>> >  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
>> > <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
>> > <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>> >
>>
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Divesh Dutta <di...@hotwaxsystems.com>.
Hi Sathish, all,

Here is the link to the YouTube video that explains how to install skill
files in your coding agent.

https://youtu.be/w5CSRrEDABs

Thanks
--
Divesh Dutta
www.hotwaxsystems.com

On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM Sathish Kumar Chandran <
sathish.mtech01@gmail.com> wrote:

> Arun, this is awesome.
> It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will be
> wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be fine…
> Thanks and have a good day!
>
> On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello Devs,
> >
> > As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
> > skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> > execute tasks effectively.
> >
> > You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
> > files at https://agentskills.io/home.
> >
> > I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
> > development using AI agents.
> >
> >  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation
> below:
> >
> > - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> > - Skills Summary
> > <
> >
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> > >
> > - Readme
> > <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
> >
> > Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
> >
> >
> > Arun Patidar
> > VP of Information Systems
> >
> > *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> > m: +91 9827353082
> > w: www.hotwax.co
> >
> >  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> > <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> > <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
> >
>

Re: AI Agent Skills for OFBiz Apps/Plugins Development

Posted by Sathish Kumar Chandran <sa...@gmail.com>.
Arun, this is awesome.
It would be helpful, if you create a video out of it on how to use, will be
wonderful.. upload to YouTube and share link.. a simple one should be fine…
Thanks and have a good day!

On Thu, 19 Feb 2026 at 3:23 PM, Arun Patidar <ar...@hotwax.co> wrote:

> Hello Devs,
>
> As AI agents become increasingly central to development, using an agent
> skills file is essential for providing the instructions necessary to
> execute tasks effectively.
>
> You can learn more about the importance and application of these skills
> files at https://agentskills.io/home.
>
> I have prepared various skills files to assist with OFBiz application
> development using AI agents.
>
>  You can access them through my GitHub repository and documentation below:
>
> - ofbiz-app-dev-agent GitHub Repo
> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent.git>
> - Skills Summary
> <
> https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/SKILLS_SUMMARY.md
> >
> - Readme
> <https://github.com/arunpati/ofbiz-app-dev-agent/blob/main/README.md>
>
> Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions.
>
>
> Arun Patidar
> VP of Information Systems
>
> *HotWax CommerceReal OmniChannel. Real Results.*
> m: +91 9827353082
> w: www.hotwax.co
>
>  <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwaxcommerce/>
> <https://www.facebook.com/HotWaxCommerce/>
> <https://twitter.com/hotwaxcommerce>
>