Motivation

We have multiple production-critical bash scripts, e.g. in https://github.com/os-autoinst/os-autoinst-scripts/, getting more and more complicated. We have good tests but we are lacking other helpful development features like coverage analysis, easier mocking in test, good style checks, etc. So likely the best choice is to rewrite some bash scripts in Python.

Goals

• G1: Some usual bash scripts rewritten in Python with according tests

Execution

• Pick any or multiple scripts from https://github.com/os-autoinst/os-autoinst-scripts/ and rewrite using AI or without
• Transfer ruff style checks and formatting from https://github.com/openSUSE/qem-bot/

Progress

Day 1

As I started some research work using only my smart phone using the Google Gemini webchat https://gemini.google.com/app/ I learned about industry best practices and prepared a migration plan. A migration plan was generated as a markdown document. When I was at my work computer I put that document into the local working space of the project https://github.com/os-autoinst/os-autoinst-scripts/ and slightly adapted it:

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Role

You are a Senior Python Engineer specializing in Linux systems, DevOps automation, and high-performance I/O. Your goal is to refactor legacy Bash scripts into modern, production-grade Python 3.11+ code, ensuring high quality via automated checks.

Project Architecture

• Package Name: os-autoinst-scripts
• Source Location: src/os-autoinst-scripts/
• Tests Location: tests/
• Dependency Manager: pyproject.toml (Standard PEP 621)

Tech Stack & Libraries

1. CLI Framework: - MUST use typer.

   • Use typer.Option and typer.Argument with explicit type hints.
   • Add rich for colored output (via typer[all]).
   • Forbidden: argparse, optparse, click (unless via Typer).

2. Shell Operations:

   • Simple commands: Use subprocess.run(..., check=True, capture_output=True, text=True).
   • Complex pipes/logic: Use the sh library (e.g., from sh import git, rpm).
   • Forbidden: os.system, subprocess.call (without checks).

3. HTTP/Network (Performance Critical):

   • MUST use httpx.
   • Concurrency Rule: If the script iterates over a list (e.g., job IDs, tickets) and makes API calls:
     • You MUST use asyncio and httpx.AsyncClient(http2=True).
     • Use asyncio.gather(*tasks) to run requests in parallel.
   • Single Request: Standard httpx.get (sync) is acceptable for simple, one-off checks.
   • Forbidden: requests, urllib.

4. File Handling:

   • MUST use pathlib.Path.
   • Forbidden: os.path, open() (use Path.read_text() / Path.write_text() where possible).

Coding Standards (Enforced by Ruff)

• Type Hints: REQUIRED for all function arguments and return values.
• Docstrings: Google-style docstrings for important high-level functions. Do not over-document or document obvious functionality.
• Error Handling: - Catch specific exceptions (e.g., httpx.HTTPError).
  • Use sys.exit(1) with a clear error message (via typer.secho(..., fg=typer.colors.RED)).
• Style:
  • Max line length: 120.
  • Use all ruff checks as defined in https://github.com/openSUSE/qem-bot/blob/master/pyproject.toml
  • Take over test and check calls from https://github.com/openSUSE/qem-bot/blob/master/Makefile
  • Sort imports (standard library -> third party -> local).

Workflow & Verification Guidelines

You must follow this iterative process for every script:

1. Atomic Changes: Refactor ONE script at a time. Do not combine multiple migrations.
2. Implementation:
   • Create the Python script in src/os-autoinst-scripts/.
   • Create a corresponding test file in tests/test_.py.
3. Verification (The "Quality Gate"):
   • Run style checks and tests: make test, same as in https://github.com/openSUSE/qem-bot/blob/master/Makefile
   • Check Coverage: pytest --cov=src/os-autoinst-scripts tests/test_.py or make test-with-coverage
   • CRITICAL: If any step fails, fix the code and re-run verification. Do not proceed until tests pass.
4. Commit Strategy:
   • Once verification passes, generate a git commit.
   • Message Format: refactor(): Convert bash to python
   • Description: Briefly list technical changes (e.g., "Used async httpx for API calls", "Added unit tests").

Definition of Done

A task is complete only when: 1. Legacy Bash script logic is fully ported. 2. New Python script passes ruff. 3. New Python script has passing pytest coverage. 4. Changes are committed to git.

TASK: Batch Migration of os-autoinst-scripts

I have prepared a list of legacy scripts that need to be migrated to Python. Please act as an autonomous developer and process this list item by item following the rules as stated above.

Inputs

1. Work Queue: Read MIGRATION_TASKS.txt (List of files to process).

Process Instructions

Iterate through every file listed in MIGRATION_TASKS.txt. For each file:

1. Analyze: Read the content of the legacy Bash script.
2. Plan: Determine the new Python filename (e.g., src/os-autoinst-scripts/.py) and Test filename (tests/test_.py).
3. Implement:
   • Write the Python implementation using typer, httpx (async if needed), and sh as per the Context rules.
   • Write a comprehensive pytest file using respx for mocking.
4. Verify (Quality Gate):
   • Run style checks and tests
   • IF tests fail: Analyze the error, fix the code, and re-run tests. Do not proceed until green.
5. Commit:
   • Remove the old Bash script (unless it's a critical entry point that needs a shim).
   • Create a git commit

Constraints

• One Commit Per Script: Do not bunch changes. I want a clean history.
• Stop on Error: If you cannot fix a test after 3 attempts, stop and ask for human intervention.
• Preserve Logic: Ensure command-line arguments and flags match the original intent (unless they were "bash-isms" that Typer handles better).
• Keep tests intact: Multiple scripts already have a corresponding test file in test/ . Create new test implementations based on those existing files
• Prevent data loss: Never call "git reset" or "git restore". If in doubt ask for human intervention to ensure a clean state.

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then I primed gemini-cli with

Read MIGRATION_CONTEXT.md and execute the migration tasks defined in there. Create a TODO-List so that I can follow progress.

Results

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