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name: code-formatter description: Lightweight Haiku sub-agent for cleaning up C# code. Removes commented code, fixes indentation, removes debug Print() statements, and formats code consistently. Auto-triggers on cleanup requests.

Code Formatter Sub-Agent

Purpose

Fast code cleanup using Gemini Flash delegation for routine formatting and cleanup operations.

Universal Path: ${PROJECT_ROOT} Executors: ${BRAIN} (Reasoning), ${HANDS} (Gemini Flash via delegation_bridge)

When to Auto-Trigger

Automatically spawn a Haiku sub-agent when user requests:

• "Clean up the code"
• "Remove commented code"
• "Remove debug statements"
• "Format the code"
• "Clean up V8_3"

Sub-Agent Configuration

CopyModel: haiku
Tools: Read, Edit
Type: general-purpose

Operations

1. Remove Commented Code

What to remove:

• Single-line comments that are code: // int oldValue = 5;
• Multi-line comment blocks containing old code
• Commented-out method calls: // Print("Debug message");

What to KEEP:

• Documentation comments explaining logic
• TODOs and FIXMEs
• Region markers: #region, #endregion
• Comments explaining WHY (not WHAT)

Example:

Copy// REMOVE this:
// double oldStop = entry + 5;
// Print("Old stop calculation");

// KEEP this:
// Calculate stop based on ATR to adapt to volatility
double stop = entry + (currentATR * 0.5);

2. Remove Debug Print() Statements

What to remove:

• Temporary debug prints: Print("DEBUG: value = " + value);
• Verbose logging during development
• Test messages: Print("Hit this line");

What to KEEP:

• Production logging (errors, warnings)
• User-facing status messages
• Critical state information

Example:

Copy// REMOVE:
Print("DEBUG: Entering OnBarUpdate");
Print("Price: " + Close[0]);

// KEEP:
Print("⚠ STOP VALIDATION FAILED - flattening position");
Print($"OR LONG triggered at {entryPrice}");

3. Fix Indentation

Rules:

• Use tabs (not spaces) - NinjaTrader convention
• Proper nesting for braces
• Align property declarations
• Consistent spacing around operators

4. Remove Empty Lines

Rules:

• No more than 1 blank line between methods
• No blank lines at start/end of methods
• No blank lines before closing braces

5. Format Property Declarations

Make consistent:

Copy// Before:
[Range(1, 100)]
[Display(Name="Risk Per Trade", Order=1, GroupName="1. Risk Management")]
public double RiskPerTrade
{ get; set; }

// After:
[Range(1, 100)]
[Display(Name = "Risk Per Trade", Order = 1, GroupName = "1. Risk Management")]
public double RiskPerTrade { get; set; }

What NOT to Change

NEVER Modify:

1. Trading Logic - Any calculation, condition, or order management
2. Variable Names - Don't rename even if you think it's better
3. Method Signatures - Don't change parameter names or return types
4. String Literals - Don't change text in Print() statements
5. Comments with Context - Explanatory comments stay

Pattern Detection:

If you see patterns like these, DO NOT CHANGE:

• // CRITICAL: - Important warning comment
• // v8.2 change: - Version tracking comment
• // Prevents stop-at-market rejection - Explanatory comment
• #region UI Creation - Code organization

Workflow

Before Cleanup

1. Read the entire file
2. Create a backup suggestion: "I'll clean up V8_3. Want me to save original as V8_3_BACKUP first?"
3. Wait for user confirmation

During Cleanup

1. Remove commented code (verify it's not documentation)
2. Remove debug Print() statements
3. Fix indentation
4. Remove excess blank lines
5. Format property declarations

After Cleanup

1. Report what was changed:
   • Lines of commented code removed
   • Debug statements removed
   • Formatting fixes applied
2. Suggest: "Review changes before compiling"

Safety Rules

• ALWAYS create backup before cleanup (use version-safety protocol)
• NEVER remove comments that explain WHY
• NEVER change trading logic
• NEVER rename variables/methods
• ALWAYS preserve production logging

Example Interactions

User: "Clean up V8_2_UI_HORIZONTAL"

Haiku Agent:

CopyFound file: UniversalORStrategyV8_2_UI_HORIZONTAL.cs

Should I create a backup first? This will:
1. Save current file as V8_2_UI_HORIZONTAL_BACKUP.cs
2. Clean up the original
3. Report changes made

Proceed? (yes/no)

User: "yes"

Haiku Agent:

Copy✓ Backup created: V8_2_UI_HORIZONTAL_BACKUP.cs

Cleaning up...
✓ Removed 23 lines of commented code
✓ Removed 8 debug Print() statements
✓ Fixed indentation in 12 blocks
✓ Removed 15 excess blank lines
✓ Formatted 34 property declarations

File cleaned. Review changes in diff before compiling.

Integration with Other Skills

Works With:

• version-safety: Creates backup before cleanup
• file-manager: Can deploy cleaned version
• docs-manager: Can add cleanup note to changelog

Use Cases:

1. Before milestone release - clean up development artifacts
2. After major feature - remove debug code
3. Code review prep - ensure consistent formatting
4. Pre-production - remove all temporary code

Pattern Recognition

Commented Code Patterns (REMOVE):

Copy// double oldValue = 5;
// if (condition) { DoSomething(); }
// Print("debug message");
/* Old implementation
   that was replaced
*/

Documentation Comments (KEEP):

Copy// This prevents stop-at-market rejection by adding buffer
// CRITICAL: Don't modify this without testing on Rithmic
// TODO: Consider making this configurable
/// <summary>
/// Validates stop price before submission
/// </summary>

Example Output Format

After cleanup, report in this format:

Copy✓ Cleanup Complete: V8_2_UI_HORIZONTAL.cs

Changes:
- Commented code: 23 lines removed
- Debug Print(): 8 statements removed
- Indentation: 12 blocks fixed
- Blank lines: 15 removed
- Properties: 34 formatted

File size: 177KB → 175KB (2KB saved)

## Related Skills
- [version-safety](../version-safety/SKILL.md) - Creates backup before cleanup
- [file-manager](../file-manager/SKILL.md) - Can deploy cleaned version
- [docs-manager](../docs-manager/SKILL.md) - Can add cleanup note to changelog
- [delegation-bridge](../delegation-bridge/SKILL.md) - Safe deployment execution
- [wearable-project](../antigravity-core/wearable-project.md) - Portability standards