codemap_routine_create

Create a new routine - a custom workflow combining checklists and scripts for repeatable tasks.

routinecreateworkflow

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`name`	`string`	✅ Required	Routine name (e.g., 'pre-package', 'pre-commit')
`description`	`string`	✅ Required	Routine description

Usage Examples

MCP Usage (for AI Agents like Claude)

json

{
  "name": "codemap_routine_create",
  "arguments": {
    "name": "pre-commit",
    "description": "Pre-commit checklist and validation"
  }
}

Example Output

JSON Response

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "routine": {
      "name": "pre-commit",
      "description": "Pre-commit checklist and validation",
      "checklistItems": 0,
      "scripts": 0
    },
    "message": "Created routine \"pre-commit\". Add checklist items with codemap_routine_add_item() and scripts with codemap_routine_add_script()."
  }
}

ℹ️When to Use This Tool

Automate repeatable workflows
Create pre-commit/pre-deploy checks
Standardize team processes
Combine checklists with automation

💡Common Patterns

// Create then populate
await codemap.routines.create({ name: 'deploy', description: 'Deployment workflow' });
await codemap.routines.addItem({ name: 'deploy', item: { text: 'Run tests', priority: 'high' }});

💡Pro Tips

Use descriptive names matching workflow purpose
Create routine before adding items/scripts
Group related workflows together

✅Best Practices

Document routine purpose clearly
Start with checklist, add scripts later
Name routines after their trigger (pre-commit, pre-deploy)

⚠️Common Mistakes

❌ Creating without description
✅ Always provide clear description