When in fork/origin mode (i.e contributing to a open source project) include a "genereated using iloom.ai" tag on the summary comment

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Bug Report / Enhancement Analysis

Problem Summary
When contributing to open source projects using iloom (fork/origin mode), session summaries posted to issues don't identify that they were generated using iloom.ai, which would provide valuable attribution for the tool when working on external projects.

User Impact
Contributors using iloom to work on external open source projects. Currently, when iloom posts session summaries to issues/PRs on projects they don't own, there's no indication that the tool was used, missing an opportunity for attribution and awareness.

Enhancement Goal
Add "generated using iloom.ai" attribution to session summary comments when working in fork/origin mode (contributing to repositories the user doesn't own). This provides appropriate tool attribution in open source contexts while respecting the project's guidelines about not crediting Claude/AI in commit messages (which are separate from issue comments).

Next Steps

• Technical analysis to identify detection of fork/origin mode
• Implementation planning and execution

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📋 Complete Context & Details (click to expand)

Fork/Origin Mode Context
Fork/origin mode is detected when:

• The repository has multiple remotes (typically origin pointing to user's fork, upstream pointing to original repo)
• PRs are created with --head owner:branch format and --repo upstream/repo flag
• This pattern is used when contributing to open source projects the user doesn't own

Current Behavior

• Session summaries are generated by SessionSummaryService during il finish workflow
• Summaries are posted as issue comments via the issue management provider
• No attribution or branding is currently included in these comments
• PR bodies are generated separately and may already have different formatting

Related Code Locations

• src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts - Generates and posts session summaries
• src/lib/PRManager.ts - Handles PR creation and fork/origin mode detection
• src/utils/remote.ts - Remote detection utilities (getEffectivePRTargetRemote, parseGitRemotes)
• templates/prompts/session-summary-prompt.txt - Template for summary generation

Design Considerations

• Attribution should only appear in fork/origin mode (external contributions)
• Should not appear when working on own repositories
• Must respect existing guideline: no Claude/AI attribution in commit messages (this is for comments only)
• Text should be subtle but clear, potentially linking to iloom.ai
• Consider placement: footer of summary comment vs header vs inline

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Complexity Assessment

Classification: SIMPLE

Metrics:

• Estimated files affected: 2
• Estimated lines of code: 50-75 (new code; modification to existing methods)
• Breaking changes: No
• Database migrations: No
• Cross-cutting changes: No
• File architecture quality: Good (SessionSummaryService is well-structured, <500 LOC)
• Overall risk level: Low

Reasoning: This is a localized enhancement that extends existing functionality in SessionSummaryService. The fork/origin detection infrastructure already exists in remote.ts, so the implementation requires adding a detection check and conditional attribution text to the summary posting logic. No architectural changes or complex dependencies needed.

Key Evidence:

• SessionSummaryService is a focused, single-responsibility service (270 LOC)
• Fork/origin detection utilities already implemented (hasMultipleRemotes(), getEffectivePRTargetRemote())
• Change is purely additive - appending attribution text conditionally
• All required data (worktreePath) is already passed to the service
• No breaking changes to public interfaces

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Combined Analysis & Plan - Issue #341

Executive Summary

Add "Generated with iloom.ai" attribution to session summary comments when working in fork/origin mode (contributing to external repositories). The implementation detects multiple remotes using existing hasMultipleRemotes() utility and appends attribution text after posting the AI-generated summary.

Implementation Overview

High-Level Execution Phases

1. Modify postSummaryToIssue: Add worktreePath parameter and fork detection logic
2. Add attribution text: Append footer when in fork mode
3. Add tests: Cover fork mode detection and attribution behavior

Quick Stats

• 1 file to modify (src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts)
• 0 new files to create
• 0 files to delete
• Dependencies: None (uses existing hasMultipleRemotes from src/utils/remote.ts)

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Complete Analysis & Implementation Details (click to expand)

Research Findings

Problem Space

• Problem: Session summaries posted to external repos lack iloom.ai attribution, missing opportunity for tool awareness
• Architectural context: SessionSummaryService generates summaries via Claude and posts them via IssueManagementProvider
• Edge cases: Branch type looms (no issue to comment on), disabled summary generation settings

Codebase Research

• Entry point: SessionSummaryService.postSummaryToIssue() at line 254-269 - where summary text is posted
• Fork detection: hasMultipleRemotes() in src/utils/remote.ts:82-96 - already implemented and tested
• Dependencies: Uses IssueManagementProviderFactory.create() for posting comments
• Similar patterns: PRManager uses targetRemote !== 'origin' check (line 219) - but hasMultipleRemotes() is simpler

Affected Files

• /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts:254-269 - postSummaryToIssue() method needs fork detection and attribution logic
• /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts - Add tests for fork mode attribution

Integration Points

• hasMultipleRemotes(cwd) from src/utils/remote.ts - async function, already handles git errors gracefully
• postSummaryToIssue() already receives worktreePath indirectly via callers

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Implementation Plan

Automated Test Cases to Create

Test File: /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts (MODIFY)

// Add mock for remote.ts
vi.mock('../utils/remote.js', () => ({
  hasMultipleRemotes: vi.fn(),
}))

// Import at top with other mocked modules
import { hasMultipleRemotes } from '../utils/remote.js'

// Tests to add in generateAndPostSummary describe block:
describe('fork mode attribution', () => {
  it('should append attribution when in fork/origin mode (multiple remotes)')
  it('should not append attribution when in single remote mode')
  it('should handle hasMultipleRemotes errors gracefully')
})

Files to Modify

1. /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts:10-20 (imports)

Change: Add import for hasMultipleRemotes

2. /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts:254-269 (postSummaryToIssue method)

Change: Add worktreePath parameter, detect fork mode, append attribution

The method signature changes from:

private async postSummaryToIssue(
  issueNumber: string | number,
  summary: string,
  settings: IloomSettings
): Promise<void>

To:

private async postSummaryToIssue(
  issueNumber: string | number,
  summary: string,
  settings: IloomSettings,
  worktreePath: string
): Promise<void>

Logic to add before provider.createComment():

• Call hasMultipleRemotes(worktreePath)
• If true, append attribution footer to summary
• Attribution text: \n\n---\n*Generated with [iloom.ai](https://iloom.ai)*

3. /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts:125 (call site in generateAndPostSummary)

Change: Pass input.worktreePath as fourth argument

4. /src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts:221 (call site in postSummary)

Change: Pass worktreePath as fourth argument (already has it as parameter)

Detailed Execution Order

Phase 1: Update SessionSummaryService

1. Add import for hasMultipleRemotes at line 10-20 -> Verify: Import resolves
2. Modify postSummaryToIssue signature to add worktreePath parameter -> Verify: TypeScript compiles
3. Add fork detection and attribution logic before provider.createComment() -> Verify: Logic correct
4. Update call sites (line 125 and 221) to pass worktreePath -> Verify: TypeScript compiles

Phase 2: Add Tests

1. Add mock for remote.ts in test file imports -> Verify: Mock available
2. Add test cases for fork mode attribution -> Verify: Tests pass

Phase 3: Verify Build

1. Run pnpm build -> Verify: No compilation errors
2. Run pnpm test src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts -> Verify: All tests pass

Dependencies and Configuration

None

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Implementation Complete - Issue #341

Summary

Added "Generated with iloom.ai" attribution footer to session summary comments when contributing to external repositories (fork/origin mode). The implementation detects multiple remotes using the existing hasMultipleRemotes() utility and conditionally appends the attribution text.

Changes Made

• src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts: Added import for hasMultipleRemotes, updated postSummaryToIssue to detect fork mode and append attribution footer
• src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts: Added mock for remote.ts and 3 new tests for fork mode attribution behavior

Validation Results

• Tests: 2976 passed / 2977 total (1 skipped)
• Typecheck: Passed
• Lint: Passed

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Detailed Changes by File (click to expand)

Files Modified

/src/lib/SessionSummaryService.ts

Changes: Added fork mode detection and attribution logic

• Added import for hasMultipleRemotes from ../utils/remote.js
• Updated postSummaryToIssue method signature to include worktreePath parameter
• Added logic to check hasMultipleRemotes(worktreePath) before posting comment
• When in fork mode, appends \n\n---\n*Generated with [iloom.ai](https://iloom.ai)* to summary
• Updated both call sites (line 126 in generateAndPostSummary, line 222 in postSummary) to pass worktreePath

/src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts

Changes: Added tests for fork mode attribution

• Added mock for ../utils/remote.js with hasMultipleRemotes function
• Added default mock setup in beforeEach (returns false by default)
• Added 3 new test cases:
  • Should append attribution when in fork/origin mode (multiple remotes)
  • Should not append attribution when in single remote mode
  • Should handle hasMultipleRemotes errors gracefully

Test Coverage Added

• src/lib/SessionSummaryService.test.ts: 3 new tests covering fork mode attribution scenarios

Dependencies Added

None

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iloom Session Summary

Key Themes:

• Evolved issue When in fork/origin mode (i.e contributing to a open source project) include a "genereated using iloom.ai" tag on the summary comment #341 from hardcoded fork-mode attribution to a fully configurable settings.attribution setting with three modes (off, upstreamOnly, on)
• Refactored attribution logic into testable public methods, enabling preview in il summary --with-comment before posting
• Iterated on naming and descriptions to prioritize user-friendliness over technical accuracy

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Session Details (click to expand)

Key Insights

• Initial implementation placed attribution logic inside postSummaryToIssue(), making it impossible to test without actually posting to GitHub/Linear
• Zod's .describe() method flows directly into JSON schema for the config wizard, making user-friendly descriptions critical for discoverability
• Settings schema has both IloomSettingsSchema (with defaults) and IloomSettingsSchemaNoDefaults (optional fields) that must be kept in sync
• The il summary command prints raw output but il summary --with-comment needed to show attribution-decorated output for testing

Decisions Made

• Naming evolution: Started with forkOnly, considered forkUpstreamOnly, settled on upstreamOnly because "contributing to external repositories" is more accessible than "fork/origin mode (multiple remotes)"
• Three-mode design: off (never), upstreamOnly (checks remotes, default), on (always) - provides full control while preserving backward compatibility
• Refactor for testability: Extracted applyAttribution() and applyAttributionWithSettings() as public methods so summary command can apply attribution before displaying, enabling users to verify behavior before posting
• Attribution message: Changed from plain "Generated with iloom.ai" to "Generated with 🤖❤️ by iloom.ai" for friendlier branding

Challenges Resolved

• Testing blocker: Attribution was buried in posting logic, requiring a full il finish to test. Resolution: Extracted attribution into public methods and updated summary command to apply it when --with-comment is used
• Schema consistency: Had to update both schema variants to maintain type safety across the settings system
• Backward compatibility: Used ?? 'upstreamOnly' fallback to handle existing configs without the attribution field
• Debug logging placement: Initially added extensive debug logging, then discovered attribution only ran during posting, not during summary generation

Lessons Learned

• When adding features that modify output, make them testable without side effects (posting, deploying, etc.) by extracting the transformation logic
• Consider the user's mental model over technical accuracy when naming configuration options - non-Git users don't think in terms of "multiple remotes"
• Always check for both schema variants (IloomSettingsSchema and IloomSettingsSchemaNoDefaults) when adding settings fields
• The workflow orchestration (enhancement → complexity → analysis/planning → implementation) surfaces design issues early that might otherwise be caught during manual testing

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Generated with 🤖❤️ by iloom.ai

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iloom Session Summary

Key Themes:

• Evolved initial hardcoded fork-mode attribution into a configurable three-mode setting (off, upstreamOnly, on) with user-friendly descriptions for the config wizard
• Refactored attribution logic into testable public methods to enable preview during il summary --with-comment before actually posting
• Updated attribution text to Generated with 🤖❤️ by iloom.ai for a friendlier tone

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Session Details (click to expand)

Key Insights

• The il summary command only displays summaries locally - attribution logic was buried in postSummaryToIssue() which only runs during il finish, making it impossible to test without completing the workflow
• Zod's .describe() method flows directly into JSON schema generation via zod-to-json-schema, making descriptive text critical for the config wizard UX
• Settings schema has both a defaulting variant (IloomSettingsSchema) and non-defaulting variant (IloomSettingsSchemaNoDefaults) that must be kept in sync when adding new fields
• Adding a new field with a default value breaks all SettingsManager tests that assert exact settings objects - these need to include the new default

Decisions Made

• Naming evolution: Started with forkOnly, considered forkUpstreamOnly, settled on upstreamOnly after realizing "fork/origin mode" was too technical - "contributing to external repositories (e.g., open source)" is more accessible to non-Git users
• Three-mode design: off (never), upstreamOnly (default, checks hasMultipleRemotes()), on (always) provides full control while maintaining backward compatibility with the initial hardcoded behavior
• Refactoring for testability: Extracted applyAttribution() and applyAttributionWithSettings() as public methods so summary command can apply attribution before display when --with-comment is used
• Attribution text: Changed from simple "Generated with iloom.ai" to "Generated with 🤖❤️ by iloom.ai" for warmth and personality

Challenges Resolved

• Testing before posting: Initial implementation only applied attribution in postSummaryToIssue(), making it impossible to preview. Resolved by extracting attribution logic into applyAttribution() method and calling it from summary command when --with-comment flag is present
• Test suite failures: Adding attribution field with default 'upstreamOnly' broke 8 SettingsManager tests that expected exact object matches. Fixed by updating all assertions to include attribution: 'upstreamOnly' in expected results
• Mock completeness: Summary command tests failed with "applyAttribution is not a function" because mock service didn't include the new method. Added mock implementation to beforeEach setup

Lessons Learned

• When adding configuration options, prioritize user mental models over technical accuracy in naming and descriptions
• When adding fields with defaults to Zod schemas, budget time for updating test assertions across the codebase
• Debug logging should be added proactively around configuration reading and decision points to aid troubleshooting in production
• Extracting logic into testable methods early (rather than embedding in private methods) prevents refactoring later when testing becomes necessary