Refactor: Decompose tool.py into smaller modules #4168

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opened 2026-04-06 12:15:27 +00:00 by freemo · 1 comment
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The src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/tool.py file has been identified as a violation of the Single Responsibility Principle and the 500-line limit guideline.

Issues:

  1. Mixed Concerns: The file mixes a large number of distinct concerns:
    • Data Models: ResourceSlot, ToolCapability, ToolLifecycle, Tool, and Validation.
    • Enums: ToolSource, ToolType, ValidationMode, ResourceAccessMode, BindingMode, and CheckpointScope.
  2. File Length: The file is almost 700 lines long, which makes it extremely difficult to read, understand, and maintain.

Recommendation:

Refactor the tool.py file by splitting it into smaller, more focused modules:

  • Move the enums to src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/enums.py.
  • Consider separating the Tool and Validation models into their own files (tool.py and validation.py) to improve modularity.
  • Group the other related models into smaller files as well.

This refactoring will improve the modularity, maintainability, and testability of the tool and validation functionality, and it will also resolve the file length issue.


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The `src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/tool.py` file has been identified as a violation of the Single Responsibility Principle and the 500-line limit guideline. **Issues:** 1. **Mixed Concerns:** The file mixes a large number of distinct concerns: * **Data Models:** `ResourceSlot`, `ToolCapability`, `ToolLifecycle`, `Tool`, and `Validation`. * **Enums:** `ToolSource`, `ToolType`, `ValidationMode`, `ResourceAccessMode`, `BindingMode`, and `CheckpointScope`. 2. **File Length:** The file is almost 700 lines long, which makes it extremely difficult to read, understand, and maintain. **Recommendation:** Refactor the `tool.py` file by splitting it into smaller, more focused modules: * Move the enums to `src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/enums.py`. * Consider separating the `Tool` and `Validation` models into their own files (`tool.py` and `validation.py`) to improve modularity. * Group the other related models into smaller files as well. This refactoring will improve the modularity, maintainability, and testability of the tool and validation functionality, and it will also resolve the file length issue. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Architecture Guard | Agent: ca-architecture-guard
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label 2026-04-06 12:23:43 +00:00
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CLOSED: Consolidated into Epic #4179 - Tool.py refactoring consolidated into "Code Architecture Cleanup" Epic #4179 (Infrastructure Files - Phase 2). Closing as duplicate.

**CLOSED: Consolidated into Epic #4179** - Tool.py refactoring consolidated into "Code Architecture Cleanup" Epic #4179 (Infrastructure Files - Phase 2). Closing as duplicate.
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Reference: cleveragents/cleveragents-core#4168