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OpenSynaptic Restart Command Documentation Summary

Created: 2026-04-03
Status: Complete

Overview​

Successfully integrated comprehensive documentation for the new os-node restart --graceful command across the OpenSynaptic documentation structure.

Files Modified​

1. Root Documentation​

  • README.md (Main Hub)
    • Updated "Command Categories" section to include restart
    • Added restart command to the "All Commands" table with description
    • Location: Lines 395, 405

2. CLI Documentation​

  • src/opensynaptic/CLI/README.md (CLI Reference)
    • Added restart to command reference table
    • Added example usage: python -u src/main.py restart --graceful --timeout 10
    • Added example with custom host/port parameters
    • Location: Lines 17, 67-68

3. Workspace Instructions​

  • AGENTS.md (Workspace Guidelines)
    • Added graceful restart to "Maintenance utilities" section
    • Included dual-terminal workflow notes
    • Location: Lines 103-106

4. Documentation Index​

  • docs/intro (Documentation Hub)
    • Added new guide file to "Guides" section
    • Location: Line 64

5. New Comprehensive Guide ✨​

  • docs/guides/RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md (11,992 bytes)
    • Complete 370+ line reference guide including:
      • Quick Start: 3 usage patterns (basic, custom timeout, custom host/port)
      • How It Works: Architecture diagram, execution flow, graceful vs. non-graceful comparison
      • Examples: Development workflow, stress testing, production auto-restart
      • Command Reference: Complete argument table and output formats
      • Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
      • Best Practices: Do's and Don'ts with code examples
      • Performance Impact: Overhead analysis and comparison
      • Integration: Examples with other commands
      • FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Documentation Structure​

OpenSynaptic Docs
├── README.md (Updated)
│   └── CLI Quick Reference (Updated)
├── docs/
│   ├── INDEX.md (Updated)
│   └── guides/
│       ├── RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md (NEW)
│       └── ... other guides
├── src/opensynaptic/CLI/
│   └── README.md (Updated)
└── AGENTS.md (Updated)

Key Documentation Content​

Quick Reference Locations​

NeedLocationLink
Quick startREADME.mdLine 405
Full command referenceCLI READMELines 17-18
Detailed guideguides/RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md
Workspace contextAGENTS.mdLines 103-106

Command Syntax (from README)​

# Basic: 10-second graceful shutdown (default)
os-node restart --graceful

# Custom timeout
os-node restart --graceful --timeout 5

# With custom server
os-node restart --graceful --timeout 15 --host 192.168.1.100 --port 9090

Aliases (from CLI README)​

FormEquivalent
os-node restartPrimary
os-node os-restartMain alias
python -u src/main.py restartDirect Python call
.\run-main.cmd restartWindows wrapper

Documentation Quality Checklist​

  • ✅ Quick reference updated (README.md)
  • ✅ CLI reference updated (src/opensynaptic/CLI/README.md)
  • ✅ Workspace guidelines updated (AGENTS.md)
  • ✅ Documentation index updated (docs/INDEX.md)
  • ✅ Comprehensive guide created (docs/guides/RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md)
  • ✅ All cross-references valid
  • ✅ Examples executable on Windows/Unix
  • ✅ Troubleshooting section included
  • ✅ Best practices documented
  • ✅ Performance analysis provided

How to Use This Guide​

For Quick Learning​

  1. Read the summary in README.md line 405
  2. Try basic example: os-node restart --graceful
  3. Check CLI examples in src/opensynaptic/CLI/README.md

For Deep Understanding​

  1. Start with docs/guides/RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md "Overview" section
  2. Review "How It Works" architecture
  3. Follow examples in your use case
  4. Consult "Troubleshooting" if issues arise

For Integration with Other Commands​

  • See "Integration with Other Commands" in RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md
  • Examples include: config updates, plugin tests, stress testing

For Production Deployment​

  • "Best Practices" section with Do's/Don'ts
  • Production auto-restart script example
  • Performance impact analysis
  • Troubleshooting guide

Cross-References​

All guides properly link to related documents:

- [README.md](https://opensynaptic.github.io/docs/readme) – CLI Quick Reference
- [src/opensynaptic/CLI/README.md](https://github.com/opensynaptic/opensynaptic/blob/main/src/opensynaptic/CLI/README.md) – Detailed CLI Examples
- [ARCHITECTURE.md](/docs/ARCHITECTURE) – System Architecture
- [CONFIG_SCHEMA.md](/docs/CONFIG_SCHEMA) – Configuration Reference

Future Enhancements​

Potential additions (not included in this update):

  1. Video tutorial link (when available)
  2. Metric/monitoring integration (health check after restart)
  3. Kubernetes/systemd integration examples
  4. Multi-process restart orchestration
  5. Graceful shutdown signal handling (SIGTERM implementation)

Validation​

All documentation has been:

  • ✅ Syntactically validated
  • ✅ Cross-referenced checked
  • ✅ Example code verified
  • ✅ Markdown formatting checked
  • ✅ Line breaks and spacing consistent with existing docs

File Locations​

e:\新建文件夹 (2)\
├── README.md (2 lines modified at 395, 405)
├── AGENTS.md (4 lines modified at 103-106)
├── docs/
│   ├── INDEX.md (1 line added at 64)
│   └── guides/
│       └── RESTART_COMMAND_GUIDE.md (NEW, 370+ lines)
└── src/opensynaptic/CLI/
    └── README.md (2 lines modified at 17, 67-68)

Summary​

The os-node restart --graceful command is now fully documented across:

  • Main README (quick reference)
  • CLI README (examples)
  • Workspace guidelines (context)
  • New comprehensive guide (deep reference)
  • Documentation index (for discovery)

Users can now find help at any level of detail they need, from a one-line summary to a 370-line reference guide.