Prompt Decorators Implementation Status¶
This document tracks the implementation status of features described in the Prompt Decorators Specification.
Implementation Phases¶
The specification outlines a phased implementation approach. Current progress:
- Phase 1 (Core Support): ✅ Complete
- Core decorators are implemented
- Basic transformation functionality works
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Parameter validation is operational
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Phase 2 (Extended Support): 🔄 In Progress
- Reasoning Process Decorators: ✅ Complete
- Output Structure Decorators: ✅ Complete
- Tone and Style Decorators: ✅ Complete
- Verification and Quality Decorators: ✅ Complete
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Meta-Decorators: 🔄 Partially Complete
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Phase 3 (Full Support): 🕒 Planned
- Complete implementation of all standard decorators
- Comprehensive error handling
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Enhanced composition strategies
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Phase 4 (Extensions): 🕒 Planned
- Extension loading mechanism
- Domain-specific extensions
- Extension discovery service
Feature Implementation Status¶
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core Decorator Syntax | ✅ Complete | The core +++Decorator(params) syntax is fully implemented |
| Parameter Types | ✅ Complete | All parameter types (string, number, boolean, enum, array) are supported |
| Decorator Placement | ✅ Complete | Decorators can be placed at the beginning or on new lines |
| Versioning Syntax | 🔄 Partial | Basic versioning works but version ranges aren't fully implemented |
| Error Handling | ✅ Complete | Implementations ignore syntax errors and proceed with processing |
| JSON Schema Definitions | ✅ Complete | All schemas are defined and used for validation |
| Core Decorators | ✅ Complete | All core decorators are implemented |
| Reasoning Process Decorators | ✅ Complete | All reasoning decorators are implemented |
| Output Structure Decorators | ✅ Complete | All output structure decorators are implemented |
| Decorator Conflicts/Compatibility | 🔄 Partial | Basic conflict resolution works but compatibility checking is limited |
| Tone and Style Decorators | ✅ Complete | All tone and style decorators are implemented |
| Verification and Quality Decorators | ✅ Complete | All verification decorators are implemented |
| Meta-Decorators | 🔄 Partial | Basic meta-decorators work but some advanced features are pending |
| Registry and Discovery | 🔄 Partial | Registry structure exists but discovery service is pending |
| Extension Mechanism | 🕒 Planned | Extension loading from URLs is planned for future releases |
| Standardization Process | 🔄 In Progress | Specification is defined but feedback integration is ongoing |
| Security Considerations | 🔄 Partial | Basic input validation is implemented |
| Testing and Validation | 🔄 Partial | Unit tests exist but comprehensive test suite is in development |
Decorator Implementation Status¶
| Decorator | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | ✅ Complete | Core decorator for reasoning processes |
| StepByStep | ✅ Complete | Core decorator for step-by-step instructions |
| Socratic | ✅ Complete | Question-based exploration |
| Debate | ✅ Complete | Multiple viewpoint analysis |
| FirstPrinciples | ✅ Complete | Breaking down to fundamental truths |
| RootCause | ✅ Complete | Systematic analysis to identify underlying causes |
| TreeOfThought | ✅ Complete | Explore multiple reasoning branches |
| Analogical | ✅ Complete | Use analogies for reasoning and explanation |
| ForcedAnalogy | ✅ Complete | Compare concepts through specific analogical domains |
| Inductive | ✅ Complete | Pattern-based reasoning from specific to general |
| Deductive | ✅ Complete | Logical reasoning from general to specific |
| Abductive | ✅ Complete | Generate best explanations from limited information |
| RedTeam | ✅ Complete | Challenge assumptions with adversarial analysis |
| BlindSpots | ✅ Complete | Identify hidden assumptions and risks |
| Contrarian | ✅ Complete | Generate counterarguments to test perspectives |
| NegativeSpace | ✅ Complete | Uncover what isn't explicitly stated |
| DeepDive | ✅ Complete | Multi-layered, progressively deeper analysis |
| PerspectiveCascade | ✅ Complete | Systematically explores a topic through a sequence of diverse, interconnected viewpoints |
| TemporalResonance | ✅ Complete | Analyzes topics across multiple time horizons to identify patterns and principles |
Validation Tools¶
The specification mentions several validation tools. Their implementation status:
| Tool | Status | Current Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Decorator Validator | 🔄 Partial | Basic validation in scripts/validate_decorators.py |
| Behavior Test Framework | 🔄 Partial | Some behavior tests in tests/ directory |
| Compatibility Scanner | 🕒 Planned | Pending implementation |
Test Suite¶
The specification references a dedicated test suite repository. Current status:
- Dedicated Repository: 🕒 Planned
- Current Tests: 🔄 In Progress
- Located in the
tests/directory of the main repository - Includes test cases for core decorators
- Includes basic composition tests
- Missing comprehensive error handling tests
- Missing performance benchmarks
Next Steps¶
- Complete remaining Phase 2 components
- ✅ Implement a unified validation CLI tool (completed in
scripts/prompt_validator.py) - Expand test coverage
- ✅ Document extension capabilities clearly (completed in
docs/extensions.md) - Begin work on Extension Mechanism for Phase 4
Compatibility Notes¶
Currently, the implementation fully supports: - Python 3.8+ - All major operating systems - All LLM providers via the standardized API
Reporting Issues¶
If you notice discrepancies between this status document and the actual implementation, please file an issue in the repository.