Add version check to debug-agentic-workflow agent startup #7000
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- Added step to check for gh-aw updates at the start of debug sessions - Agent now runs `gh extension upgrade githubnext/gh-aw --dry-run` - Notifies user if update is available with upgrade command - Silently continues if check fails to not block debugging - Updated both .agent.md and .prompt.md templates - Updated .github/agents file to stay in sync Co-authored-by: pelikhan <[email protected]>
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[WIP] Update debug-agentic-workflow for version checks
Add version check to debug-agentic-workflow agent startup
Dec 19, 2025
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The debug-agentic-workflow agent now checks for gh-aw updates before starting debug sessions and notifies users when newer versions are available.
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Added version check step as first action in agent startup flow
gh extension upgrade githubnext/gh-aw --dry-runUpdated agent templates to maintain consistency:
pkg/cli/templates/debug-agentic-workflow.agent.mdpkg/cli/templates/debug-agentic-workflow.prompt.md.github/agents/debug-agentic-workflow.agent.mdBehavior
When an update is available:
When up to date or check fails, proceeds directly to debug workflow without notification.
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