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Closes #113

Summary

Implements a comprehensive Uninstall Impact Analysis Engine for Cortex Linux that performs pre-uninstall impact analysis to evaluate dependencies, affected services, and cascading effects before package removal.

Features Added:

  • cortex remove <package> --dry-run command (dry-run by default for safety)
  • Dependency Graph Builder - Forward/reverse dependency lookup with caching
  • Impact Analyzer - Calculates cascade depth, blast radius, severity (SAFE→CRITICAL)
  • Service Impact Mapper - Maps packages to 236+ services with running/critical status
  • Recommendation Engine - Smart uninstall recommendations
  • JSON output - --json flag for scripting
  • Performance optimization - File-based caching (~36% faster subsequent runs)
  • 52 comprehensive tests - 100% passing

CLI Options:

cortex remove [OPTIONS]
--dry-run Show impact analysis without removing (default)
--execute Actually remove the package after analysis
--purge Also remove configuration files
--force Force removal even if impact is high
-y, --yes Skip confirmation prompt
--json Output impact analysis as JSON

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##Example Usage

  1. Safe Package Analysis (Low Impact)
image 2. High Impact Package Analysis image image 3. Non-Installed Package (Potential Impact) image 4. JSON Output for Scripting cortex remove wget --dry-run --json image image 5. Execute Removal After Analysis image

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  • PR title follows format: type(scope): description or [scope] description
  • Tests pass (pytest tests/)
  • MVP label added if closing MVP issue
  • Update "Cortex -h" (if needed)

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  • New Features
    • Added a safe "remove" command with built-in uninstall impact analysis: dry‑run by default, optional --execute/--purge, --json or rich human-readable reports, interactive confirmation with skip/yes option, safety blocking when removal is unsafe, service impact details, cascade/orphan effects, recommended removal plan and estimated freed space.
  • Tests
    • Added comprehensive tests covering dependency/service analysis, severity levels, recommendations, reporting, and removal planning.
  • Documentation
    • Added detailed user documentation explaining the impact analysis engine, CLI usage, outputs, and examples.

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Adds a full Uninstall Impact Analysis feature and CLI integration: a new analysis engine (dependency graph, service mapping, recommendation engine, removal planning), a CortexCLI remove command with dry-run/execute/json/rich outputs and confirmation flow, unit tests, and documentation.

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Core analysis engine
cortex/uninstall_impact.py
New comprehensive uninstall impact engine: DependencyGraphBuilder, ServiceImpactMapper, RecommendationEngine, ImpactAnalyzer, RemovalPlan, UninstallImpactAnalyzer, data models (PackageNode, ServiceInfo, DependencyEdge, ImpactResult), CLI entrypoint and report formatting. Review dependency loading, caching, subprocess/system calls, and public API signatures.
CLI integration
cortex/cli.py
Added HELP_SKIP_CONFIRM, imported impact types, and new CortexCLI.remove(...) flow plus helpers for analysis, JSON/rich output, confirmation, and actual apt-get removal (with purge/autoremove, timeouts, and audit-history). Check argument handling, --execute/--yes/--force semantics, and error/timeout paths.
Tests
tests/test_uninstall_impact.py
New comprehensive test suite covering models, graph builder, service mapper, analyzer, recommendation engine, and CLI-like flows with extensive mocks. Verify test isolation, subprocess mocks, fixtures, and coverage assumptions.
Documentation
docs/UNINSTALL_IMPACT.md
New documentation describing architecture, components, CLI usage, outputs, auditing, and examples. Confirm accuracy relative to implementation and CLI flags.

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sequenceDiagram
  actor User
  participant CLI as CortexCLI
  participant Analyzer as UninstallImpactAnalyzer
  participant Graph as DependencyGraphBuilder
  participant Services as ServiceImpactMapper
  participant Recommender as RecommendationEngine
  participant System as System (dpkg/apt/systemd)

  User->>CLI: run "cortex remove <pkg> [--json|--execute|--yes]"
  CLI->>Analyzer: analyze(<pkg>)
  Analyzer->>Graph: load packages & compute transitive dependents
  Graph-->>Analyzer: package graph / dependents
  Analyzer->>Services: detect services affected
  Services-->>Analyzer: service list & statuses
  Analyzer->>Recommender: generate recommendations & removal plan
  Recommender-->>Analyzer: recommendations / safe order
  Analyzer-->>CLI: ImpactResult (severity, plan, services)
  CLI->>User: render JSON or rich report
  alt user requests execute
    CLI->>User: confirm removal (unless --yes)
    User->>CLI: confirm
    CLI->>System: run apt-get remove/purge + autoremove
    System-->>CLI: success / failure
    CLI->>Analyzer: record audit (InstallationHistory)
    CLI->>User: final status
  else dry-run
    CLI->>User: dry-run report only
  end
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This pull request significantly enhances the cortex CLI by introducing a robust uninstall impact analysis feature. It allows users to understand the potential consequences of removing a package, such as affecting other dependent packages or critical system services, before committing to the action. This proactive analysis, coupled with clear recommendations and a dry-run option, aims to prevent unintended system disruptions and improve the safety of package management operations.

Highlights

  • New cortex remove Command: Introduced a new cortex remove <package> command to perform uninstall operations with advanced impact analysis.
  • Uninstall Impact Analysis Engine: Implemented a comprehensive engine that evaluates dependencies, affected services, and cascading effects before package removal. This includes a Dependency Graph Builder, Impact Analyzer, Service Impact Mapper, and Recommendation Engine.
  • Dry-Run Support: The remove command defaults to a dry-run mode for safety, allowing users to preview the impact without making any changes. An --execute flag is required to proceed with actual removal.
  • Detailed Impact Reporting: The CLI provides rich-formatted output detailing direct and transitive dependents, affected services (including their status and criticality), orphaned packages, cascade removals, and an overall severity assessment (SAFE to CRITICAL).
  • JSON Output for Scripting: A --json flag is available to output the impact analysis results in a structured JSON format, facilitating integration with other tools and scripts.
  • Performance Optimization: The Dependency Graph Builder utilizes file-based caching for package information, leading to approximately 36% faster subsequent analysis runs.
  • Comprehensive Test Suite: A new test file (tests/test_uninstall_impact.py) has been added with 52 comprehensive tests, ensuring 100% passing for the new uninstall impact analysis functionality.
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Code Review

This pull request introduces a significant and well-designed feature: an uninstall impact analysis engine. The implementation is comprehensive, covering dependency graphing, service impact mapping, and a recommendation engine. The CLI integration is clean and provides useful output formats, including a rich text report and JSON for scripting. The addition of a comprehensive test suite is also commendable.

My review includes a few suggestions for improvement:

  • A high-priority fix for an incorrect logic in identifying orphaned packages.
  • A refactoring of the command-line argument parsing to improve clarity and maintainability.
  • Removal of dead code.
  • A suggestion to refactor duplicated code for better adherence to the DRY principle.

Overall, this is a strong contribution that significantly enhances the functionality of the Cortex CLI.

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cortex/uninstall_impact.py (759-772)

high

The current implementation of _get_orphaned_packages is incorrect. It runs apt-get -s autoremove, which shows packages that are currently orphaned on the system, not packages that would become orphaned after removing the target package.

To get the correct list, you should simulate the removal of the target package and parse the output for packages that are "no longer required". The apt-get -s remove <package> command provides this information directly.

    def _get_orphaned_packages(self, package_name: str) -> list[str]:
        """Get packages that would become orphaned after removal"""
        orphaned = []
        # Simulate removal of the target package to find packages that are no longer required.
        success, stdout, _ = self.graph._run_command(["apt-get", "-s", "remove", package_name])

        if success:
            # This regex captures packages listed after "The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:"
            match = re.search(
                r"The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:\n(.*?)\nUse 'sudo apt autoremove'",
                stdout,
                re.DOTALL,
            )
            if match:
                package_list = match.group(1).strip()
                # The list of packages can be multi-line and space-separated
                orphaned.extend(pkg for pkg in package_list.split() if pkg)

        return orphaned

cortex/cli.py (1921-1931)

medium

The argument handling for --dry-run and --execute is a bit confusing. The use of action="store_true" with default=True for --dry-run makes its value always True initially, and it relies on mutation in main() based on the --execute flag. This can be hard to follow.

A cleaner approach would be to use a mutually exclusive group to ensure only one of --dry-run or --execute can be used, and to make the default behavior (a dry run) more explicit. This also allows removing the special handling logic from main().

Consider refactoring the argument parsing like this. You would also need to update CortexCLI.remove to use dry_run = not args.execute and remove the special handling from main() as described below:

# In main() - remove this block
# if args.execute:
#     args.dry_run = False

# In CortexCLI.remove()
def remove(self, args: argparse.Namespace) -> int:
    ...
    # If --execute is not passed, it's a dry run.
    dry_run = not args.execute 
    ...
    execution_group = remove_parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group()
    execution_group.add_argument(
        "--dry-run",
        action="store_true",
        help="Show impact analysis without removing (this is the default behavior)",
    )
    execution_group.add_argument(
        "--execute",
        action="store_true",
        help="Actually remove the package after analysis",
    )

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (615-637)

medium

This method get_safe_removal_order appears to be unused within the codebase. If it's not intended for current functionality, it should be removed to avoid dead code. If it's for future use, consider making it a private method (e.g., _get_safe_removal_order) to indicate it's not part of the public API yet.

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (997-1024)

medium

The logic to convert an ImpactResult object to a JSON-serializable dictionary is duplicated here and in cortex/cli.py (lines 842-863). This can lead to inconsistencies if one location is updated and the other is not.

To follow the Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY) principle, you should refactor this logic into a method on the ImpactResult dataclass. For example:

# In cortex/uninstall_impact.py

@dataclass
class ImpactResult:
    # ... existing fields ...

    def to_dict(self) -> dict:
        """Converts the ImpactResult to a JSON-serializable dictionary."""
        return {
            "target_package": self.target_package,
            "direct_dependents": self.direct_dependents,
            "transitive_dependents": self.transitive_dependents,
            "affected_services": [
                {
                    "name": s.name,
                    "status": s.status.value,
                    "package": s.package,
                    "is_critical": s.is_critical,
                }
                for s in self.affected_services
            ],
            "orphaned_packages": self.orphaned_packages,
            "cascade_packages": self.cascade_packages,
            "severity": self.severity.value,
            "total_affected": self.total_affected,
            "cascade_depth": self.cascade_depth,
            "recommendations": self.recommendations,
            "warnings": self.warnings,
            "safe_to_remove": self.safe_to_remove,
        }

# Then, in this file:
if args.json:
    import json
    print(json.dumps(result.to_dict(), indent=2))

# And in cortex/cli.py:
if json_output:
    import json as json_module
    console.print(json_module.dumps(result.to_dict(), indent=2))

Additionally, the import from dataclasses import asdict on line 999 is unused and can be removed.

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In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 988-991: Add a type annotation to the _display_impact_report
method's result parameter by importing ImpactResult from cortex.uninstall_impact
and changing the signature to accept result: ImpactResult (e.g., def
_display_impact_report(self, result: ImpactResult) -> None:), ensuring the new
import is added near the other imports in the module.

In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py:
- Around line 759-772: _get_orphaned_packages currently only runs apt-get -s
autoremove which reports the current autoremove candidates, not what would
become orphaned after removing package_name; to fix it, first simulate removing
the target by running self.graph._run_command(["apt-get","-s","remove",
package_name]) and if that succeeds run the autoremove simulation next (e.g.
self.graph._run_command(["apt-get","-s","autoremove","--purge"])) and parse
"Remv " lines from the second command’s stdout (or, if simulation of cascading
changes is insufficient for your environment, update the docstring to state it
only returns current orphans); reference _get_orphaned_packages and the two
_run_command calls.
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tests/test_uninstall_impact.py (1)

117-127: Test doesn't actually verify severity ordering.

The test name suggests it should verify severity comparison, but it only checks the list length. If ordering is needed (e.g., ImpactSeverity.LOW < ImpactSeverity.HIGH), consider using IntEnum or implementing __lt__. Otherwise, rename or remove this test.

     def test_severity_ordering(self):
-        """Test that severity levels can be compared conceptually"""
+        """Test that all severity levels are defined"""
         severities = [
             ImpactSeverity.SAFE,
             ImpactSeverity.LOW,
             ImpactSeverity.MEDIUM,
             ImpactSeverity.HIGH,
             ImpactSeverity.CRITICAL,
         ]
         self.assertEqual(len(severities), 5)
+        # Verify all expected values exist
+        expected_values = {"safe", "low", "medium", "high", "critical"}
+        self.assertEqual({s.value for s in severities}, expected_values)
cortex/cli.py (1)

1093-1136: Consider making autoremove optional or adding confirmation.

The autoremove runs automatically after package removal without explicit user consent. While this is convenient, some users may want to review orphaned packages before removal.

💡 Suggested improvement
             if result.returncode == 0:
                 self._print_success(f"'{package}' removed successfully")
 
-                # Offer autoremove
-                console.print()
-                cx_print("Running autoremove to clean up orphaned packages...", "info")
-                autoremove_result = subprocess.run(
-                    ["sudo", "apt-get", "autoremove", "-y"],
-                    capture_output=True,
-                    text=True,
-                    timeout=300,
-                )
+                # Suggest autoremove instead of running automatically
+                cx_print(
+                    "Run 'sudo apt autoremove' to clean up orphaned packages.",
+                    "info"
+                )
 
-                if autoremove_result.returncode == 0:
-                    cx_print("Cleanup complete", "success")
-                else:
-                    cx_print("Autoremove completed with warnings", "warning")
-
                 return 0

Alternatively, consider adding an --autoremove flag to let users opt-in to automatic cleanup.

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (5)

1-29: Good module structure with comprehensive docstring.

The module-level docstring clearly explains the purpose and components. Imports are well-organized. However, logging.basicConfig at module level may interfere with application-level logging configuration.

💡 Consider lazy logging configuration
-logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+# Let the application configure logging; don't call basicConfig at module level

198-211: Cache file created without explicit permissions.

The cache file at ~/.cortex/dep_graph_cache.json is created without setting restrictive permissions. While this file contains package metadata (not secrets), it's good practice to set appropriate permissions.

🔒 Suggested improvement
     def _save_cache(self) -> None:
         """Save dependency graph to cache file"""
         try:
             self.CACHE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            # Set restrictive permissions on cache directory
+            self.CACHE_FILE.parent.chmod(0o700)
             data = {
                 "installed": list(self._installed_packages),
                 "essential": list(self._essential_packages),
                 "manual": list(self._manual_packages),
                 "timestamp": time.time(),
             }
-            with open(self.CACHE_FILE, "w") as f:
+            # Write with restrictive permissions
+            import tempfile
+            fd, tmp_path = tempfile.mkstemp(dir=self.CACHE_FILE.parent)
+            try:
+                with os.fdopen(fd, 'w') as f:
+                    json.dump(data, f)
+                os.chmod(tmp_path, 0o600)
+                os.rename(tmp_path, self.CACHE_FILE)
+            except:
+                os.unlink(tmp_path)
+                raise
-                json.dump(data, f)
         except OSError as e:
             logger.debug(f"Cache save failed: {e}")

137-147: Broad exception catch may mask unexpected errors.

The catch-all Exception at line 146 could hide unexpected issues. Consider logging the exception type for debugging:

         except Exception as e:
-            return (False, "", str(e))
+            logger.debug(f"Unexpected error in _run_command: {type(e).__name__}: {e}")
+            return (False, "", str(e))

408-414: Consider separating exception handling for clarity.

The tuple catch (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, Exception) works but is less clear than separate handlers. The broad Exception catch at the end makes the specific catches redundant.

     def _run_command(self, cmd: list[str], timeout: int = 10) -> tuple[bool, str, str]:
         """Execute command and return (success, stdout, stderr)"""
         try:
             result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=timeout)
             return (result.returncode == 0, result.stdout, result.stderr)
-        except (subprocess.TimeoutExpired, FileNotFoundError, Exception) as e:
+        except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+            return (False, "", "Command timed out")
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            return (False, "", f"Command not found: {cmd[0]}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Command failed: {type(e).__name__}: {e}")
             return (False, "", str(e))

998-999: Unused import: asdict.

The asdict import from dataclasses is not used; the code constructs the dict manually to handle enum serialization.

         if args.json:
             import json
-            from dataclasses import asdict
 
             # Convert to dict (handle enums)
             data = {
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tests/test_uninstall_impact.py (3)

1-30: LGTM! Comprehensive test suite with proper mocking.

The test module provides good coverage of the uninstall impact analysis components. The imports are well-organized and the test structure follows unittest conventions properly.


647-693: Good integration test approach with mocked system calls.

The integration test properly isolates from real system commands while testing the complete analysis flow. The helper method _mock_graph_commands provides realistic mock responses for different apt/dpkg commands.


695-696: Test suite meets coverage guidelines.

The test suite provides comprehensive coverage for the uninstall impact analysis engine. Based on coding guidelines requiring >80% coverage for tests, this suite appears to meet that threshold with 52 tests covering data models, core components, and integration flows.

cortex/cli.py (4)

27-27: LGTM! Import for uninstall impact analysis components.

The import correctly brings in the necessary components from the new uninstall_impact module.


2404-2443: LGTM! Argument parser follows dry-run by default guideline.

The remove command parser correctly implements:

  • --dry-run as default (line 2413-2415)
  • --execute to explicitly perform removal
  • -y/--yes for non-interactive use
  • --json for scripting integration

This aligns with coding guidelines requiring dry-run mode by default for installation operations.


2811-2815: LGTM! Correct handling of --execute flag override.

The logic properly overrides dry_run to False when --execute is specified, ensuring the mutual exclusivity between dry-run and execute modes works as expected.


2289-2289: LGTM! Help table updated with remove command.

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (6)

31-48: LGTM! Well-defined enums with clear semantics.

Both enums use descriptive string values that will serialize well to JSON for scripting output.


50-110: LGTM! Well-structured dataclasses with proper defaults.

The dataclasses correctly use field(default_factory=list) for mutable defaults, avoiding the common Python pitfall. Type hints are comprehensive.


347-403: Good service mapping with critical service identification.

The PACKAGE_SERVICE_MAP provides comprehensive coverage for common packages, and CRITICAL_SERVICES properly identifies services that warrant high severity warnings (SSH, Docker, databases, web servers).


526-598: Well-designed recommendation engine with context-aware suggestions.

The recommendations cover:

  • Critical/High impact warnings
  • Running service warnings with specific names
  • Critical service warnings with alternative access advice
  • Dependent package removal suggestions
  • Orphaned package cleanup hints
  • Safe removal confirmation
  • Alternative package suggestions

Good UX design for helping users make informed decisions.


869-966: LGTM! Clean facade pattern with well-documented public API.

UninstallImpactAnalyzer provides a simple interface for CLI usage while hiding implementation complexity. The format_impact_report method produces consistent, readable output. All public methods have docstrings as required by coding guidelines.


665-738: Core analysis method is well-implemented.

The analyze method provides comprehensive impact analysis:

  • Checks package existence and installation status
  • Identifies essential packages
  • Resolves direct and transitive dependents
  • Detects cascade and orphaned packages
  • Maps affected services
  • Calculates severity based on multiple factors
  • Generates contextual recommendations

The logic flow is clear and handles edge cases (non-installed packages, non-existent packages) appropriately.

Comment on lines 759 to 772
def _get_orphaned_packages(self, package_name: str) -> list[str]:
"""Get packages that would become orphaned after removal"""
orphaned = []

# Simulate removal and check for autoremove candidates
success, stdout, _ = self.graph._run_command(["apt-get", "-s", "autoremove", "--purge"])

if success:
for line in stdout.split("\n"):
if line.startswith("Remv "):
pkg = line.split()[1]
orphaned.append(pkg)

return orphaned
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor

Orphaned packages detection may be inaccurate.

The _get_orphaned_packages method runs apt-get -s autoremove --purge which shows current autoremove candidates, not packages that would become orphaned after removing the target package. This could be misleading.

🐛 Suggested fix
     def _get_orphaned_packages(self, package_name: str) -> list[str]:
         """Get packages that would become orphaned after removal"""
         orphaned = []
 
-        # Simulate removal and check for autoremove candidates
-        success, stdout, _ = self.graph._run_command(["apt-get", "-s", "autoremove", "--purge"])
+        # Get current autoremove candidates
+        success_before, stdout_before, _ = self.graph._run_command(
+            ["apt-get", "-s", "autoremove"]
+        )
+        current_orphans = set()
+        if success_before:
+            for line in stdout_before.split("\n"):
+                if line.startswith("Remv "):
+                    current_orphans.add(line.split()[1])
+
+        # Simulate removal and check for new autoremove candidates
+        success, stdout, _ = self.graph._run_command(
+            ["apt-get", "-s", "remove", package_name]
+        )
+        # Then check what autoremove would do after that removal
+        # Note: This is an approximation since we can't chain simulations
 
         if success:
             for line in stdout.split("\n"):
                 if line.startswith("Remv "):
                     pkg = line.split()[1]
-                    orphaned.append(pkg)
+                    if pkg not in current_orphans and pkg != package_name:
+                        orphaned.append(pkg)
 
         return orphaned

Alternatively, document that this shows current orphans, not new ones.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py around lines 759 - 772, _get_orphaned_packages
currently only runs apt-get -s autoremove which reports the current autoremove
candidates, not what would become orphaned after removing package_name; to fix
it, first simulate removing the target by running
self.graph._run_command(["apt-get","-s","remove", package_name]) and if that
succeeds run the autoremove simulation next (e.g.
self.graph._run_command(["apt-get","-s","autoremove","--purge"])) and parse
"Remv " lines from the second command’s stdout (or, if simulation of cascading
changes is insufficient for your environment, update the docstring to state it
only returns current orphans); reference _get_orphaned_packages and the two
_run_command calls.

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@RIVALHIDE Address this one.

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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py:
- Around line 584-591: The recommendation logic is inverted: when
impact.safe_to_remove is False you should suggest the safer, non-destructive
removal, and when True suggest the normal or purge option as appropriate; update
the branch in the block that checks impact.safe_to_remove so that
impact.safe_to_remove == True appends the more aggressive or normal remove
message (e.g., "Use 'cortex remove <package>'" or include mention of --purge if
desired) and impact.safe_to_remove == False appends the conservative
recommendation (e.g., suggest reviewing backups/configs or using the non-purge
remove), by swapping the two strings passed to recommendations.append or by
flipping the condition so the messages align with impact.safe_to_remove.
- Around line 821-830: The uninstall commands currently use silent sudo with the
-y flag (in the block that assigns plan.commands when purge is True/False),
which violates the guideline; update the two command lists built for
plan.commands (both the purge branch and the remove branch) to remove the -y
flag from the sudo apt-get calls (and from sudo apt-get autoremove if present)
so the system will prompt for confirmation when executing operations on
package_name; keep the rest of the strings and use the same variables (purge,
plan.commands, package_name) so only the -y tokens are removed.
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cortex/uninstall_impact.py (3)

27-28: Avoid module-level logging.basicConfig() to prevent logging conflicts.

Calling basicConfig() at module import time can override the application's logging configuration. The CLI (cortex/cli.py) or main entry point should own logging setup.

Suggested fix
-logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

198-211: Cache write lacks atomicity—concurrent processes may corrupt the file.

Multiple cortex invocations writing simultaneously could produce invalid JSON. Consider writing to a temp file and atomically renaming.

Atomic write pattern
     def _save_cache(self) -> None:
         """Save dependency graph to cache file"""
         try:
             self.CACHE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
             data = {
                 "installed": list(self._installed_packages),
                 "essential": list(self._essential_packages),
                 "manual": list(self._manual_packages),
                 "timestamp": time.time(),
             }
-            with open(self.CACHE_FILE, "w") as f:
-                json.dump(data, f)
+            import tempfile
+            fd, tmp_path = tempfile.mkstemp(dir=self.CACHE_FILE.parent)
+            try:
+                with os.fdopen(fd, "w") as f:
+                    json.dump(data, f)
+                os.replace(tmp_path, self.CACHE_FILE)
+            except Exception:
+                os.unlink(tmp_path)
+                raise
         except OSError as e:
             logger.debug(f"Cache save failed: {e}")

740-743: Avoid accessing private method _run_command from another class.

Calling self.graph._run_command() breaks encapsulation. Consider making a shared utility or adding a public method to DependencyGraphBuilder.

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31-48: LGTM!

Enum definitions are clean with appropriate docstrings and string values for easy serialization.


307-332: LGTM!

Clean BFS implementation for transitive dependency traversal with appropriate depth limiting to prevent runaway on complex graphs.


347-403: LGTM!

Comprehensive service mapping with reasonable critical services classification. The predefined mappings cover common server packages well.


886-965: LGTM!

The format_impact_report method provides comprehensive, well-formatted output with severity icons, structured sections, and clear visual hierarchy.


875-884: Missing audit logging and return type hints on public methods.

Per coding guidelines, operations should be logged to ~/.cortex/history.db for audit purposes. Also, public methods should include return type hints.

Suggested additions
+    def _log_operation(self, operation: str, package: str, details: dict) -> None:
+        """Log operation to audit history database"""
+        import sqlite3
+        db_path = Path.home() / ".cortex" / "history.db"
+        db_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        with sqlite3.connect(db_path) as conn:
+            conn.execute(
+                "CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS audit_log "
+                "(timestamp TEXT, operation TEXT, package TEXT, details TEXT)"
+            )
+            conn.execute(
+                "INSERT INTO audit_log VALUES (datetime('now'), ?, ?, ?)",
+                (operation, package, json.dumps(details))
+            )
+
-    def analyze(self, package_name: str) -> ImpactResult:
+    def analyze(self, package_name: str) -> ImpactResult:
         """Analyze the impact of removing a package"""
-        return self._analyzer.analyze(package_name)
+        result = self._analyzer.analyze(package_name)
+        self._log_operation("analyze", package_name, {"severity": result.severity.value})
+        return result

Based on coding guidelines requiring audit logging to ~/.cortex/history.db.

Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.


50-110: Code looks good. Dataclasses are well-structured with proper docstrings, type hints, and appropriate use of modern Python 3.10+ union syntax. All requirements met: PEP 8 compliant, type hints present on all fields, docstrings on all public APIs. The str | None syntax is appropriate given the project's requires-python = ">=3.10" constraint.


968-1028: CLI entry point correctly uses dry-run/analysis mode.

The uninstall_impact.py file contains only analysis and formatting logic—no command execution. Per the coding guidelines, Firejail sandboxing applies to untrusted code execution, which this file does not perform. The subprocess calls here query package metadata only.

The execution path in cli.py's _execute_removal() method (lines 1093-1126) runs trusted system package management commands (apt-get), which do not require Firejail sandboxing as they are not untrusted code.

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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 1106-1149: The removal flow in _execute_removal currently never
writes an audit record; add a history entry to ~/.cortex/history.db using the
same InstallationHistory (or equivalent) API used by the install command: after
a successful removal (i.e., when result.returncode == 0) create and persist a
removal record containing the package name, purge boolean, timestamp and success
status (and include autoremove outcome as a subsequent update or separate
record), and on failures/timeouts record a failed removal entry including error/
stderr information; locate _execute_removal and add these InstallationHistory
calls in the success and exception/else branches so every removal attempt is
recorded.

In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py:
- Around line 833-842: The generated removal plan in generate_removal_plan
currently embeds the `-y` flag into plan.commands (e.g., `sudo apt-get purge -y
{package_name}` and `sudo apt-get autoremove -y`); update generate_removal_plan
so plan.commands present interactive commands without `-y` (use `sudo apt-get
purge {package_name}`, `sudo apt-get remove {package_name}` and `sudo apt-get
autoremove`) and ensure that any code that actually executes these commands adds
`-y` only after explicit user confirmation; reference the plan.commands
assignment, package_name and the purge boolean when making the change.
- Around line 596-603: The recommendation for when impact.safe_to_remove is
False is misleading because suggesting "--purge" implies it makes the package
safe to remove; update the else branch where recommendations.append is called to
instead provide a cautionary message explaining the package is unsafe to remove
and instruct the user to inspect impact details or run a safety check (e.g.,
refer to impact.safe_to_remove and any impact.details or impact.risks) before
removing, and optionally offer a command to list affected components or to force
removal only with explicit confirmation rather than implying purge makes it
safe.
- Around line 984-1044: Add audit logging calls to the CLI entry path and
analysis methods so every analyze/plan operation is recorded in
~/.cortex/history.db using InstallationHistory and the appropriate
InstallationType (e.g., InstallationType.ANALYZE or InstallationType.PLAN);
specifically, in the __main__ CLI block wrap calls to
UninstallImpactAnalyzer.analyze and UninstallImpactAnalyzer.get_removal_plan
with InstallationHistory().record(...) (or the project’s record API), include
operation type, target package, flags (json/plan/purge), timestamp, and outcome
(success/failure and any summary fields like total_affected or
packages_to_remove), and ensure exceptions are logged as failures to the same
history DB; update imports to include InstallationHistory and InstallationType
and call them in the analyze/get_removal_plan call sites.
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tests/test_uninstall_impact.py (1)

117-126: The severity ordering test doesn't actually verify ordering.

The test creates a list and only checks its length. If the intent is to verify that severities can be compared/ordered, consider actually testing the comparison behavior.

💡 Suggested improvement for ordering verification
     def test_severity_ordering(self):
         """Test that severity levels can be compared conceptually"""
         severities = [
             ImpactSeverity.SAFE,
             ImpactSeverity.LOW,
             ImpactSeverity.MEDIUM,
             ImpactSeverity.HIGH,
             ImpactSeverity.CRITICAL,
         ]
         self.assertEqual(len(severities), 5)
+        # Verify enum values are distinct
+        self.assertEqual(len(set(s.value for s in severities)), 5)
cortex/uninstall_impact.py (1)

190-196: Consider securing cache file permissions.

The cache file at ~/.cortex/dep_graph_cache.json is created with default permissions. On multi-user systems, this could expose package information. Consider using restrictive permissions.

🔒 Suggested fix for cache file permissions
     def _save_cache(self) -> None:
         """Save dependency graph to cache file"""
         try:
             self.CACHE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            # Set restrictive permissions on cache directory
+            self.CACHE_FILE.parent.chmod(0o700)
             data = {
                 "installed": list(self._installed_packages),
                 "essential": list(self._essential_packages),
                 "manual": list(self._manual_packages),
                 "timestamp": time.time(),
             }
-            with open(self.CACHE_FILE, "w") as f:
+            # Use os.open with restrictive permissions
+            import os as os_module
+            fd = os_module.open(str(self.CACHE_FILE), os_module.O_WRONLY | os_module.O_CREAT | os_module.O_TRUNC, 0o600)
+            with os_module.fdopen(fd, "w") as f:
                 json.dump(data, f)
         except OSError as e:
             logger.debug(f"Cache save failed: {e}")
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949-978: JSON output implementation is correct but duplicates logic.

The JSON serialization logic here duplicates similar code in cortex/uninstall_impact.py (lines 1018-1039). Consider refactoring to share this serialization logic.

The UninstallImpactAnalyzer class could expose a to_dict(result: ImpactResult) method that both the CLI and the standalone script could use:

# In UninstallImpactAnalyzer class
def result_to_dict(self, result: ImpactResult) -> dict:
    """Convert ImpactResult to JSON-serializable dict."""
    return {
        "target_package": result.target_package,
        # ... rest of fields
    }
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1-30: LGTM! Comprehensive test suite with appropriate imports and structure.

The test file provides good coverage of the Uninstall Impact Analysis Engine components. The imports are organized, and the module docstring clearly documents what's being tested.


647-692: Integration test provides good end-to-end coverage.

The mocked integration test validates the complete analysis flow. The _mock_graph_commands helper is well-designed to handle various subprocess command patterns.

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1-31: Well-structured module with clear documentation.

The module docstring clearly explains the components and their responsibilities. Imports are organized and the logging setup is appropriate.


53-113: Dataclasses are well-designed with proper defaults.

Good use of field(default_factory=list) to avoid mutable default argument issues. Type hints are comprehensive.


359-414: Comprehensive service mapping with appropriate critical service identification.

The PACKAGE_SERVICE_MAP and CRITICAL_SERVICES definitions provide good coverage for common packages. The critical services list appropriately includes ssh, docker, and database services.


881-935: Clean facade pattern with comprehensive report formatting.

The UninstallImpactAnalyzer provides a simple interface for CLI integration. The emoji-based severity indicators and structured report format are user-friendly.

cortex/cli.py (6)

27-31: Clean imports and helpful constant for consistent help text.

The imports from cortex.uninstall_impact are appropriate, and HELP_SKIP_CONFIRM provides consistency across commands.


887-918: Well-structured remove command with dry-run by default.

The implementation correctly defaults to dry-run mode (line 890) and requires explicit --execute to proceed. The flow follows a safe pattern: analyze → display → confirm → execute.


993-1005: Confirmation logic correctly requires explicit consent.

The confirmation defaults to "No" (requires explicit 'y' or 'yes'), and gracefully handles non-interactive scenarios (EOFError, KeyboardInterrupt).


1019-1104: Clean display methods with consistent Rich formatting.

The display helpers are well-organized with appropriate use of Rich library components (Panel, Table). The color coding for severity levels provides clear visual feedback.


2417-2456: Well-defined command parser with safe defaults.

The remove command parser correctly defaults --dry-run to True and provides clear options. The help text is descriptive.


2822-2826: Correct dispatch logic for remove command.

The --execute flag properly overrides the default dry-run behavior before calling the remove method.

Comment on lines 833 to 842
if purge:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get purge -y {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
]
else:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get remove -y {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
]
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Generated removal commands use silent sudo with -y flag.

The generate_removal_plan method generates commands with sudo apt-get ... -y which bypasses user confirmation. Based on learnings, the coding guidelines require explicit user confirmation for privilege escalation rather than silent sudo.

🔒 Suggested fix to remove silent sudo
         # Generate commands
         if purge:
             plan.commands = [
-                f"sudo apt-get purge -y {package_name}",
-                "sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
+                f"sudo apt-get purge {package_name}",
+                "sudo apt-get autoremove",
             ]
         else:
             plan.commands = [
-                f"sudo apt-get remove -y {package_name}",
-                "sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
+                f"sudo apt-get remove {package_name}",
+                "sudo apt-get autoremove",
             ]

The -y flag should only be added during actual execution after explicit user confirmation, not embedded in the plan commands displayed to users. Based on learnings, explicit user confirmation is required for privilege escalation.

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if purge:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get purge -y {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
]
else:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get remove -y {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove -y",
]
if purge:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get purge {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove",
]
else:
plan.commands = [
f"sudo apt-get remove {package_name}",
"sudo apt-get autoremove",
]
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py around lines 833 - 842, The generated removal
plan in generate_removal_plan currently embeds the `-y` flag into plan.commands
(e.g., `sudo apt-get purge -y {package_name}` and `sudo apt-get autoremove -y`);
update generate_removal_plan so plan.commands present interactive commands
without `-y` (use `sudo apt-get purge {package_name}`, `sudo apt-get remove
{package_name}` and `sudo apt-get autoremove`) and ensure that any code that
actually executes these commands adds `-y` only after explicit user
confirmation; reference the plan.commands assignment, package_name and the purge
boolean when making the change.

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@Anshgrover23, thanks for confirming! I've noted that the -y flag should be removed from the generated commands in generate_removal_plan to ensure explicit user confirmation before privilege escalation. Let me know if you'd like any assistance with the update.


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Comment on lines 984 to 1044
# CLI Interface for standalone usage
if __name__ == "__main__":
import argparse
import sys

parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Analyze impact of package removal")
parser.add_argument("package", help="Package name to analyze")
parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output as JSON")
parser.add_argument("--plan", action="store_true", help="Generate removal plan")
parser.add_argument("--purge", action="store_true", help="Include purge in removal plan")

args = parser.parse_args()

analyzer = UninstallImpactAnalyzer()

if args.plan:
plan = analyzer.get_removal_plan(args.package, args.purge)
print(f"\nRemoval Plan for: {plan.target_package}")
print("=" * 60)
print(f"Packages to remove: {', '.join(plan.packages_to_remove)}")
print(f"Autoremove candidates: {len(plan.autoremove_candidates)}")
print(f"Config files affected: {len(plan.config_files_affected)}")
print(f"Estimated freed space: {plan.estimated_freed_space}")
print("\nCommands:")
for cmd in plan.commands:
print(f" {cmd}")
else:
result = analyzer.analyze(args.package)

if args.json:
import json
from dataclasses import asdict

# Convert to dict (handle enums)
data = {
"target_package": result.target_package,
"direct_dependents": result.direct_dependents,
"transitive_dependents": result.transitive_dependents,
"affected_services": [
{
"name": s.name,
"status": s.status.value,
"package": s.package,
"is_critical": s.is_critical,
}
for s in result.affected_services
],
"orphaned_packages": result.orphaned_packages,
"cascade_packages": result.cascade_packages,
"severity": result.severity.value,
"total_affected": result.total_affected,
"cascade_depth": result.cascade_depth,
"recommendations": result.recommendations,
"warnings": result.warnings,
"safe_to_remove": result.safe_to_remove,
}
print(json.dumps(data, indent=2))
else:
print(analyzer.format_impact_report(result))

sys.exit(0)
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Add audit logging to history.db for package analysis operations.

Per coding guidelines, all operations in Python files must be logged to ~/.cortex/history.db for audit purposes. The CLI entry point and analysis methods perform package impact analysis and removal planning but do not record these operations to the audit database. Integrate InstallationHistory to log analysis operations with appropriate operation types (e.g., InstallationType.ANALYZE or similar).

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In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py around lines 984 - 1044, Add audit logging calls
to the CLI entry path and analysis methods so every analyze/plan operation is
recorded in ~/.cortex/history.db using InstallationHistory and the appropriate
InstallationType (e.g., InstallationType.ANALYZE or InstallationType.PLAN);
specifically, in the __main__ CLI block wrap calls to
UninstallImpactAnalyzer.analyze and UninstallImpactAnalyzer.get_removal_plan
with InstallationHistory().record(...) (or the project’s record API), include
operation type, target package, flags (json/plan/purge), timestamp, and outcome
(success/failure and any summary fields like total_affected or
packages_to_remove), and ensure exceptions are logged as failures to the same
history DB; update imports to include InstallationHistory and InstallationType
and call them in the analyze/get_removal_plan call sites.

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In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py:
- Around line 26-30: Remove the module-level call to
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO) because it can override the
application's logging config; instead, move this initialization into a guarded
block for standalone execution (use if __name__ == "__main__":) so the module
exports logger = logging.getLogger(__name__) without altering global logging
when imported, and only configure basicConfig when running the script directly.
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cortex/cli.py (2)

944-952: Fragile string matching on warnings list.

The check "not found in repositories" in str(result.warnings) converts the list to its string representation (e.g., "['Package ... not found in repositories']"). This works but is fragile—consider iterating through the list explicitly or adding a dedicated flag like package_not_found to ImpactResult.

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     def _check_package_not_found(self, result) -> bool:
         """Check if package doesn't exist in repos and print warnings."""
-        if result.warnings and "not found in repositories" in str(result.warnings):
+        not_found = any("not found in repositories" in w for w in result.warnings)
+        if not_found:
             for warning in result.warnings:
                 cx_print(warning, "warning")
             for rec in result.recommendations:
                 cx_print(rec, "info")
             return True
         return False

1111-1155: Autoremove runs without explicit confirmation.

The main removal properly requires user confirmation before execution. However, apt-get autoremove -y at line 1150-1154 runs automatically afterward. While this is a common convenience pattern, it could remove more packages than the user expected.

Consider either:

  1. Informing the user what autoremove will clean before running it, or
  2. Making autoremove opt-in via a flag

This is a minor UX concern since autoremove only removes unused dependencies.

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (2)

799-824: Orphaned package detection has limitations.

The method simulates removal at line 809 but doesn't use the result—it only returns current autoremove candidates. As noted in the comment (lines 803-804), this doesn't accurately predict what would become orphaned after removing the specific target package.

This is a known limitation. Consider documenting this more prominently in the method name or return value, or investigating if apt-get -s remove PKG && apt-get -s autoremove can be chained in a single shell to get accurate results.


1050-1080: Consider whether read-only analysis should be logged as REMOVE.

Both --plan and regular analysis are logged with InstallationType.REMOVE, which may be misleading in audit history since no removal actually occurred. Consider either:

  1. Not logging read-only analysis operations, or
  2. Adding a separate InstallationType.ANALYZE for read-only operations

This is a minor semantic concern for audit clarity.

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cortex/cli.py (8)

27-36: LGTM!

The imports are correctly structured, and the HELP_SKIP_CONFIRM constant promotes consistency across confirmation prompts.


892-923: LGTM! Well-structured remove command with safety-first approach.

The method correctly defaults to dry-run mode and follows a clear flow: analyze → validate → output → confirm → execute. This aligns with the coding guidelines requiring dry-run by default.


925-942: LGTM!

Proper error handling with graceful failure and verbose traceback support.


954-983: LGTM!

Clean JSON serialization with proper handling of enum values via .value. The import alias avoids shadowing with the json argument.


985-1022: LGTM!

Safety checks properly gate high-impact removals behind --force, and the confirmation flow handles non-interactive terminals gracefully.


1024-1109: LGTM! Rich formatting is well-implemented.

The display methods provide clear, styled output with appropriate truncation for long lists and consistent severity coloring.


2477-2516: LGTM!

The argument structure correctly defaults to dry-run mode and provides clear options for execution, purging, and force override. Good use of the shared HELP_SKIP_CONFIRM constant.


2882-2886: LGTM!

The --execute flag correctly overrides the default dry-run behavior.

cortex/uninstall_impact.py (9)

33-50: LGTM!

Clean enum definitions with appropriate severity levels and service statuses.


114-176: LGTM! Well-designed caching and thread safety.

The dependency graph builder has good performance optimizations with file-based caching and proper thread synchronization. The 1-hour cache TTL is reasonable for package metadata.


296-320: LGTM! Safe string parsing without regex.

The character-by-character approach avoids ReDoS vulnerabilities while correctly handling nested version constraints and virtual package markers.


344-369: LGTM!

The BFS algorithm correctly computes transitive dependents with depth limiting to prevent runaway in circular dependency scenarios.


384-440: LGTM! Comprehensive service mapping.

The static PACKAGE_SERVICE_MAP covers common services well, and the dynamic detection via dpkg-query -L provides a good fallback for unmapped packages. The CRITICAL_SERVICES set appropriately flags high-impact services.


563-678: LGTM! Helpful recommendation engine.

The recommendations cover critical scenarios well, including service warnings, dependency guidance, and orphan cleanup. The safe removal order algorithm gracefully handles circular dependencies.


680-778: LGTM! Comprehensive impact analysis.

The ImpactAnalyzer orchestrates all components well. The severity thresholds are reasonable, and the use of apt-get -s for dry-run simulation is the correct approach. Good handling of both installed and available-but-not-installed packages.


922-976: LGTM!

Clean facade pattern providing a simple interface for CLI usage. The plain-text format_impact_report complements the Rich-based display in cli.py for different output contexts.


75-82: No action needed. The DependencyEdge class is actively used and tested in the test suite (tests/test_uninstall_impact.py), with a dedicated TestDependencyEdge test class. The class is not unused.

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logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
# Constants
SERVICE_SUFFIX = ".service"

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🛠️ Refactor suggestion | 🟠 Major

Module-level logging.basicConfig may interfere with application logging.

Calling logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO) in a library module can override or conflict with the main application's logging configuration. This should be removed or moved to the if __name__ == "__main__": block.

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-logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 # Constants
 SERVICE_SUFFIX = ".service"

 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

If needed for standalone CLI usage, add it to the if __name__ == "__main__": block at the bottom of the file.

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🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cortex/uninstall_impact.py around lines 26 - 30, Remove the module-level
call to logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO) because it can override the
application's logging config; instead, move this initialization into a guarded
block for standalone execution (use if __name__ == "__main__":) so the module
exports logger = logging.getLogger(__name__) without altering global logging
when imported, and only configure basicConfig when running the script directly.

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@Anshgrover23 I have created a new PR for issue-113

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@RIVALHIDE Do not ask for review until you have addressed all coderabbit comments. Do Self Review first.
Missing Docs file, demonstrating video in PR description(screenshot aren't enough).

@Anshgrover23 Anshgrover23 marked this pull request as draft January 13, 2026 11:15
@RIVALHIDE RIVALHIDE marked this pull request as ready for review January 14, 2026 16:11
@RIVALHIDE RIVALHIDE requested a review from Suyashd999 as a code owner January 14, 2026 16:11
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@RIVALHIDE Kindly address all coderabbitai comments, also missing demonstration of video --execute commands as well.
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@mikejmorgan-ai mikejmorgan-ai merged commit 5f5bd29 into cortexlinux:main Jan 15, 2026
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