# multi-platform

Orchestrates cross-platform feature work across web, mobile, and desktop environments. It structures API contracts, design systems, and shared logic through dedicated subagents.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor · ★ 41823
- Author: Seth Hobson
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/multi-platform-apps/commands/multi-platform.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/multi-platform

## What it does

The command enforces a strict step-by-step workflow tracked inside `.multi-platform/state.json`. When an unfinished run already exists, you choose whether to resume from the last step or archive it. The orchestrator writes every step output into a markdown file on disk instead of trusting the volatile context window.

During the architectural phase, specialized subagents handle distinct technical layers in sequence. The `multi-platform-apps-backend-architect` agent builds OpenAPI 3.1 endpoints, validation models, and WebSocket events. Next, `ui-ux-designer` produces UI specs compliant with Material Design, iOS HIG, and Fluent. Finally, a system architect designs shared domain logic targeting Kotlin Multiplatform or TypeScript.

Checkpoints require explicit user approval before subsequent phases can start. If any agent invocation or test run fails, execution halts instantly to show the error rather than silently proceeding.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install multi-platform-apps@claude-code-workflows
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/multi-platform.md` — Call it with /multi-platform. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/multi-platform.md` — Call it with /prompts:multi-platform. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/multi-platform.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/multi-platform.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/multi-platform-apps/commands/multi-platform.md

## When to use it
- draft OpenAPI 3.1 contracts and schemas for multi-client backends
- align component specifications across iOS HIG, Material Design, and web layouts
- structure shared business logic using Kotlin Multiplatform or TypeScript
- persist multi-step architectural state across agent restarts

## Example prompts
- /multi-platform Biometric user authentication --platforms web,ios,android
- /multi-platform Offline-first shopping cart --platforms ios,android --shared-code kotlin-multiplatform
- /multi-platform Real-time support messaging --platforms web,desktop --shared-code typescript

## Source text · multi-platform.md · MIT

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````text
---
description: "Orchestrate cross-platform feature development across web, mobile, and desktop with API-first architecture"
argument-hint: "<feature description> [--platforms web,ios,android,desktop] [--shared-code evaluate|kotlin-multiplatform|typescript]"
---

# Multi-Platform Feature Development Orchestrator

## CRITICAL BEHAVIORAL RULES

You MUST follow these rules exactly. Violating any of them is a failure.

1. **Execute steps in order.** Do NOT skip ahead, reorder, or merge steps.
2. **Write output files.** Each step MUST produce its output file in `.multi-platform/` before the next step begins. Read from prior step files — do NOT rely on context window memory.
3. **Stop at checkpoints.** When you reach a `PHASE CHECKPOINT`, you MUST stop and wait for explicit user approval before continuing. Use the AskUserQuestion tool with clear options.
4. **Halt on failure.** If any step fails (agent error, test failure, missing dependency), STOP immediately. Present the error and ask the user how to proceed. Do NOT silently continue.
5. **Use only local agents.** All `subagent_type` references use agents bundled with this plugin or `general-purpose`. No cross-plugin dependencies.
6. **Never enter plan mode autonomously.** Do NOT use EnterPlanMode. This command IS the plan — execute it.

## Pre-flight Checks

Before starting, perform these checks:

### 1. Check for existing session

Check if `.multi-platform/state.json` exists:

- If it exists and `status` is `"in_progress"`: Read it, display the current step, and ask the user:

  ```
  Found an in-progress multi-platform development session:
  Feature: [name from state]
  Current step: [step from state]

  1. Resume from where we left off
  2. Start fresh (archives existing session)
  ```

- If it exists and `status` is `"complete"`: Ask whether to archive and start fresh.

### 2. Initialize state

Create `.multi-platform/` directory and `state.json`:

```json
{
  "feature": "$ARGUMENTS",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "platforms": ["web", "ios", "android"],
  "shared_code": "evaluate",
  "current_step": 1,
  "current_phase": 1,
  "completed_steps": [],
  "files_created": [],
  "started_at": "ISO_TIMESTAMP",
  "last_updated": "ISO_TIMESTAMP"
}
```

Parse `$ARGUMENTS` for `--platforms` and `--shared-code` flags. Use defaults if not specified.

### 3. Parse feature description

Extract the feature description from `$ARGUMENTS` (everything before the flags). This is referenced as `$FEATURE` in prompts below.

---

## Phase 1: Architecture and API Design (Steps 1–3) — Sequential

### Step 1: Define Feature Requirements and API Contracts

Use the Task tool to launch the backend architect:

```
Task:
  subagent_type: "multi-platform-apps-backend-architect"
  description: "Design API contract for $FEATURE"
  prompt: |
    Design the API contract for feature: $FEATURE.

    ## Target Platforms
    [List from state.json platforms]

    Create OpenAPI 3.1 specification with:
    - RESTful endpoints with proper HTTP methods and status codes
    - GraphQL schema if applicable for complex data queries
    - WebSocket events for real-time features
    - Request/response schemas with validation rules
    - Authentication and authorization requirements
    - Rate limiting and caching strategies
    - Error response formats and codes

    Define shared data models that all platforms will consume.

    ## Deliverables
    1. Complete API specification
    2. Shared data models
````
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