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CLAUDE.md

@@ -50,3 +50,9 @@
 - Use structured logging with key-value pairs
 - Follow existing naming conventions
 - Keep command files self-contained and testable
+
+### Documentation
+
+- **CRITICAL**: Keep README.md updated when adding new commands or changing functionality
+- README.md should be user-facing - focus on usage, not implementation details
+- Use `pluginctl --help` for command documentation, not hardcoded lists in README

README.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ scoop install pluginctl
 # Display plugin information
 pluginctl info
 
-# Show help
+# Show help and available commands
 pluginctl --help
 
 # Show version
@@ -50,13 +50,11 @@ pluginctl --version
 `pluginctl` supports multiple ways to specify the plugin directory:
 
 1. **Command-line flag** (highest priority):
-
    ```bash
    pluginctl --plugin-path /path/to/plugin info
    ```
 
 2. **Environment variable**:
-
    ```bash
    export PLUGINCTL_PLUGIN_PATH=/path/to/plugin
    pluginctl info
@@ -68,170 +66,55 @@ pluginctl --version
    pluginctl info
    ```
 
-### Commands
+### Available Commands
 
-#### `info`
+Run `pluginctl --help` to see all available commands and options.
-
-Display comprehensive information about a Mattermost plugin:
-
-```bash
-pluginctl info
-```
-
-**Output includes:**
-
-- Plugin ID, name, and version
-- Minimum Mattermost server version required
-- Description (if available)
-- Server code presence and supported platforms
-- Webapp code presence and bundle path
-- Settings schema availability
-
-**Example output:**
-
-```
-Plugin Information:
-==================
-
-ID:              com.example.testplugin
-Name:            Test Plugin
-Version:         1.0.0
-Min MM Version:  7.0.0
-Description:     A test plugin for demonstrating pluginctl functionality
-
-Code Components:
-================
-Server Code:     Yes
-  Executables:   linux-amd64, darwin-amd64, windows-amd64
-Webapp Code:     Yes
-  Bundle Path:   webapp/dist/main.js
-Settings Schema: Yes
-```
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- Go 1.24.3 or later
+- Go 1.24.3 or later (for building from source)
 - Valid Mattermost plugin directory with `plugin.json` manifest file
 
-## Development Tools
+## Development
 
-The project uses the following tools for development and release automation:
+### Quick Start
-
-- **golangci-lint** v1.62.2 - Code linting and quality checks
-- **goreleaser** v2.6.2 - Automated releases and cross-platform builds
-- **gosec** v2.22.0 - Security vulnerability scanning
-
-## Plugin Directory Structure
-
-`pluginctl` expects to work with standard Mattermost plugin directories containing a `plugin.json` file. For more information about Mattermost plugin structure, visit the [official documentation](https://developers.mattermost.com/integrate/plugins/).
-
-## Environment Variables
-
-| Variable                | Description                   |
-| ----------------------- | ----------------------------- |
-| `PLUGINCTL_PLUGIN_PATH` | Default plugin directory path |
-
-## Contributing
-
-We welcome contributions to `pluginctl`! Please see the [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) file for architecture guidelines and development instructions.
-
-### Development Setup
-
-1. Clone the repository:
-
-   ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/mattermost/pluginctl.git
-   cd pluginctl
-   ```
-
-2. Set up development environment (installs pinned tool versions):
-
-   ```bash
-   make dev-setup
-   ```
-
-3. Install dependencies:
-
-   ```bash
-   make deps
-   ```
-
-4. Build the project:
-
-   ```bash
-   make build
-   ```
-
-5. Test with a sample plugin:
-   ```bash
-   ./pluginctl info
-   ```
-
-### Development Workflow
-
-Use these Make targets for efficient development:
 
 ```bash
+# Set up development environment
+make dev-setup
+
+# Install dependencies
+make deps
+
 # Quick development build (format, lint, build)
 make dev
 
-# Check all changes before committing (lint, security, test)
+# Run tests and checks before committing
 make check-changes
-
-# Full verification (clean, lint, test, build)
-make verify
-
-# Run tests with coverage
-make test-coverage
-
-# Build for all platforms
-make build-all
 ```
 
-### Available Make Targets
+### Key Make Targets
-
-**Development:**
 
 - `make dev` - Quick development build
 - `make check-changes` - Validate changes (lint, security, test)
-- `make verify` - Full build verification
-- `make fmt` - Format code
-- `make clean` - Clean build artifacts
-
-**Testing:**
-
 - `make test` - Run tests
-- `make test-coverage` - Run tests with coverage report
-- `make lint` - Run linter
-- `make lint-fix` - Fix linting issues automatically
-- `make security` - Run security scan
-
-**Building:**
-
-- `make build` - Build for current platform
-- `make build-all` - Build for all platforms
-- `make install` - Install to GOPATH/bin
-
-**Release:**
-
-- `make release` - Create production release
-- `make snapshot` - Create snapshot release
-
-**Utilities:**
-
 - `make help` - Show all available targets
-- `make version` - Show version information
+
-- `make dev-setup` - Install development tools
+See `make help` for the complete list of available targets.
 
 ### Adding New Commands
 
-1. Create a new command file (e.g., `build.go`)
+1. Create a new command file (e.g., `build.go`) in the root directory
-2. Implement the command following the patterns in `info.go`
+2. Implement the command following existing patterns
 3. Register the command in `cmd/pluginctl/main.go`
-4. Update the help text and documentation
+4. Update the help text
 
 See [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) for detailed architecture guidelines.
 
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions to `pluginctl`! Please see the [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) file for architecture guidelines and development patterns.
+
 ### Code Style
 
 - Follow Go best practices and conventions
@@ -239,31 +122,6 @@ See [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) for detailed architecture guidelines.
 - Maintain separation between CLI framework and command implementation
 - Include comprehensive error handling with descriptive messages
 
-### Testing
-
-Test your changes with various plugin configurations:
-
-```bash
-# Run all tests
-make test
-
-# Run tests with coverage
-make test-coverage
-
-# Test CLI functionality
-./pluginctl info
-
-# Test with command-line flag
-./pluginctl --plugin-path /path/to/plugin info
-
-# Test with environment variable
-export PLUGINCTL_PLUGIN_PATH=/path/to/plugin
-./pluginctl info
-
-# Validate all changes before committing
-make check-changes
-```
-
 ## License
 
 This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
@@ -280,4 +138,4 @@ For questions, issues, or feature requests, please:
 
 1. Check the [issues](https://github.com/mattermost/pluginctl/issues) page
 2. Create a new issue if your problem isn't already reported
-3. Join the [Mattermost Community](https://community.mattermost.com/) for general discussion
+3. Join the [Mattermost Community](https://community.mattermost.com/) for general discussion