🚀 v7.5.0 - Command UX Improvement
Major UX Enhancement: 60% shorter commands with categorized naming and shortcuts!
🎯 Key Improvements
Plugin Namespace Change
- New namespace:
co(short for Claude Octopus) - Old namespace:
claude-octopus(still works - zero breaking changes!)
# Before
/claude-octopus:setup
# After (recommended)
/co:setup # 60% shorter!Three-Category System
All commands now follow a clear semantic structure:
| Category | Prefix | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| System | sys-*
| Setup, updates, configuration | sys-setup, sys-update, sys-configure |
| Workflows | flow-*
| Double Diamond phases | flow-probe, flow-grasp, flow-tangle, flow-ink |
| Skills | skill-*
| Specialized capabilities | skill-debate, skill-code-review, skill-tdd |
15 Shortcut Aliases
Power users get 1-2 word shortcuts for frequent commands:
| Full Name | Shortcut | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/co:sys-setup
| /co:setup
| System setup |
/co:sys-update
| /co:update
| Check updates |
/co:sys-configure
| /co:config
| Configuration |
/co:skill-knowledge-mode
| /co:km
| Knowledge mode toggle |
/co:flow-probe
| /co:probe
| Research workflow |
/co:flow-grasp
| /co:grasp
| Define workflow |
/co:flow-tangle
| /co:tangle
| Develop workflow |
/co:flow-ink
| /co:ink
| Deliver workflow |
/co:skill-debate
| /co:debate
| AI debates |
/co:skill-code-review
| /co:review
| Code review |
/co:skill-security-audit
| /co:security
| Security audit |
/co:skill-deep-research
| /co:research
| Deep research |
/co:skill-tdd
| /co:tdd
| Test-driven development |
/co:skill-debug
| /co:debug
| Systematic debugging |
/co:skill-doc-delivery
| /co:docs
| Document delivery |
📦 Installation
New Users
/plugin marketplace add nyldn/claude-octopus
/plugin install co@nyldn-pluginsExisting Users (Upgrade)
Option A: Auto-Update
/co:update --updateOption B: Manual Reinstall
/plugin uninstall claude-octopus
/plugin marketplace update nyldn-plugins
/plugin install co@nyldn-plugins✅ Backward Compatibility
Zero breaking changes! All old commands still work:
| Old Command | New Command | Shortcut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
/claude-octopus:setup
| /co:sys-setup
| /co:setup
| ✅ All work |
/claude-octopus:check-update
| /co:sys-update
| /co:update
| ✅ All work |
/claude-octopus:km
| /co:skill-knowledge-mode
| /co:km
| ✅ All work |
📊 Benefits
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | /claude-octopus:setup
| /co:setup
| 60% shorter |
| Update | /claude-octopus:check-update
| /co:update
| 67% shorter |
| Knowledge Mode | /claude-octopus:km
| /co:km
| 76% shorter |
| Organization | Flat namespace | 3 categories | Better discovery |
| Shortcuts | 0 | 15 | Power users |
📖 Documentation
- Migration Guide - Complete migration path with rename tables
- README - Updated with v7.5 section
- CHANGELOG - Detailed v7.5.0 entry
🔄 What Changed
Files Renamed (50+)
- Commands: 4 primary + 4 aliases
- Skills: 21 primary + 15 aliases
- Documentation: README, CHANGELOG, migration guide
Plugin Configuration
plugin.json: Namespaceclaude-octopus→co, version → 7.5.0marketplace.json: Dual registration (both namespaces)- All skill paths updated to new naming convention
🧪 Testing
Test Suite: 51/51 passing (100% ✅)
- All primary skills registered correctly
- Workflow skills renamed to flow-* pattern
- Shortcut aliases working as expected
- Documentation in sync
📝 Full Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for complete details.
🚦 Migration Path
Recommended: Gradual Migration
Continue using old commands while learning new ones:
# Old commands still work
/claude-octopus:setup
# Try new shortcuts gradually
/co:setup
/co:km on
/co:probe "research OAuth patterns"For Power Users: Immediate Switch
Use shortcuts for maximum efficiency:
/co:setup
/co:update
/co:km on
/co:probe
/co:review💡 Quick Start Examples
# System setup
/co:setup
# Check for updates
/co:update
# Toggle knowledge mode
/co:km on
# Research workflow
/co:probe "research microservices patterns"
# Code review
/co:review
# Security audit
/co:security
# AI debate
/co:debate "Should we use Redis or Memcached?"❤️ Support
If you encounter issues:
- Check the Migration Guide
- Report at GitHub Issues
Start using /co: commands today! 🐙