fix(windows): prevent pywintypes import errors before dependency validation (ACS-253) (#1057)

* fix(windows): prevent pywintypes import errors before dependency validation

This fixes ACS-253 where Windows users on Python 3.12+ encounter
ModuleNotFoundError for pywintypes when importing mcp.client.stdio.

The issue occurred because graphiti_config was imported at module level
in cli/utils.py, which triggered the import chain:
  graphiti_config → graphiti_core → real_ladybug → pywintypes

This happened BEFORE validate_platform_dependencies() could check for
pywin32 and provide helpful installation instructions.

Changes:
- cli/utils.py: Made graphiti_config import lazy (moved into
  validate_environment() function where it's actually used)
- run.py: Added early validate_platform_dependencies() call before
  importing cli.main
- runners/spec_runner.py: Added early validate_platform_dependencies()
  call before importing cli.utils

Users now get a clear error message with installation instructions
when pywin32 is missing, rather than a cryptic pywintypes import error.

Refs: ACS-253

* test(windows): add comprehensive tests for dependency validator

This adds test coverage for the ACS-253 fix preventing pywintypes import
errors on Windows Python 3.12+.

Test Coverage:
- TestValidatePlatformDependencies (7 tests):
  - Windows + Python 3.12+ with pywin32 missing → exits with error
  - Windows + Python 3.12+ with pywin32 installed → continues
  - Windows + Python < 3.12 → skips validation
  - Linux/macOS → skips validation
  - Windows + Python 3.13+ → validates
  - Windows + Python 3.10 → skips validation

- TestExitWithPywin32Error (3 tests):
  - Error message contains helpful instructions
  - Error message contains venv path
  - Error message contains Python executable

- TestImportOrderPreventsEarlyFailure (3 tests):
  - validate_platform_dependencies doesn't import graphiti
  - cli/utils.py imports graphiti_config lazily
  - Entry points validate before CLI imports

- TestCliUtilsFindSpec (4 tests):
  - Find spec by number prefix
  - Find spec by full name
  - Return None when not found
  - Require spec.md to exist

- TestCliUtilsGetProjectDir (2 tests):
  - Return provided directory
  - Auto-detect from apps/backend directory

- TestCliUtilsSetupEnvironment (2 tests):
  - Returns apps/backend directory
  - Adds to sys.path

Total: 21 tests, all passing

Refs: ACS-253

* refactor(tests): improve test robustness with AST and fix assertions

Improvements made to test_dependency_validator.py:

1. AST-based function detection: Replace fragile string parsing with
   ast.parse() to find the first module-level function, avoiding false
   matches in docstrings or multi-line strings.

2. Fix setup_environment test: Remove unused temp_dir fixture and
   misleading assertion. Split into two focused tests:
   - test_setup_environment_returns_backend_dir: Verifies directory structure
   - test_setup_environment_adds_to_path: Verifies sys.path behavior

3. Remove redundant imports: Consolidate builtins imports to module-level,
   removing duplicate inner imports that shadow the top-level import.

4. Selective mock for pywintypes: Use selective_mock that returns
   MagicMock for pywintypes only, delegating all other imports to the
   original __import__ for more realistic test environment.

5. Strengthen venv path assertion: Require both "/path/to/venv" AND
   "Scripts" to be present in the error message, not just one or the other.

6. Add ast import: Add AST module import for robust parsing.

All 21 tests pass.

Refs: ACS-253

* fix(tests): address CodeQL and CodeRabbit review feedback

- Remove unused Mock import from unittest.mock
- Remove unused ast import from module level (kept local import in function)
- Initialize validate_env_end_lineno before loop to prevent potential
  uninitialized variable use

All 21 tests pass.

Addresses review comments on PR #1057
Refs: ACS-253

* feat(windows): add dependency validation to all entry points for consistency

Add validate_platform_dependencies() to all runner entry points for
consistency with run.py and spec_runner.py. This provides defense-in-depth
and ensures all entry points validate pywin32 on Windows Python 3.12+
before importing from cli.utils.

Changes:
- roadmap_runner.py: Added validate_platform_dependencies() before cli.utils import
- ideation_runner.py: Added validate_platform_dependencies() before cli.utils import
- insights_runner.py: Added validate_platform_dependencies() before cli.utils import
- github/runner.py: Added validate_platform_dependencies() before cli.utils import
- gitlab/runner.py: Added validate_platform_dependencies() before cli.utils import

This completes the consistency improvements suggested by the Auto Claude PR Review.

Refs: ACS-253

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Co-authored-by: StillKnotKnown <stillknotknown@users.noreply.github.com>
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@@ -56,7 +56,9 @@ def import_dotenv():
# Load .env with helpful error if dependencies not installed
load_dotenv = import_dotenv()
from graphiti_config import get_graphiti_status
# NOTE: graphiti_config is imported lazily in validate_environment() to avoid
# triggering graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain before
# platform dependency validation can run. See ACS-253.
from linear_integration import LinearManager
from linear_updater import is_linear_enabled
from spec.pipeline import get_specs_dir
@@ -205,6 +207,9 @@ def validate_environment(spec_dir: Path) -> bool:
print("Linear integration: DISABLED (set LINEAR_API_KEY to enable)")
# Check Graphiti integration (optional but show status)
# Lazy import to avoid triggering pywintypes import before validation (ACS-253)
from graphiti_config import get_graphiti_status
graphiti_status = get_graphiti_status()
if graphiti_status["available"]:
print("Graphiti memory: ENABLED")
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@@ -70,6 +70,12 @@ if sys.platform == "win32":
if "_new_stream" in dir():
del _new_stream
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
from cli import main
if __name__ == "__main__":
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@@ -56,6 +56,12 @@ if sys.platform == "win32":
# Add backend to path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ from pathlib import Path
# Add backend to path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ from pathlib import Path
# Add auto-claude to path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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@@ -15,6 +15,12 @@ from pathlib import Path
# Add auto-claude to path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ from pathlib import Path
# Add auto-claude to path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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@@ -81,6 +81,12 @@ if sys.platform == "win32":
# Add auto-claude to path (parent of runners/)
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
# Validate platform-specific dependencies BEFORE any imports that might
# trigger graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain (ACS-253)
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Load .env file with centralized error handling
from cli.utils import import_dotenv
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Tests for dependency_validator module.
Tests cover:
- Platform-specific dependency validation
- pywin32 validation on Windows Python 3.12+
- Helpful error messages for missing dependencies
- No validation on non-Windows platforms
- No validation on Python < 3.12
"""
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
import pytest
# Add apps/backend directory to path for imports
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "apps" / "backend"))
from core.dependency_validator import validate_platform_dependencies, _exit_with_pywin32_error
# =============================================================================
# TESTS FOR validate_platform_dependencies
# =============================================================================
class TestValidatePlatformDependencies:
"""Tests for validate_platform_dependencies function."""
def test_windows_python_312_with_pywin32_missing_exits(self):
"""
Windows + Python 3.12+ without pywin32 should exit with helpful message.
This is the primary fix for ACS-253: ensure users get a clear error
message instead of a cryptic pywintypes import error.
"""
import builtins
with patch("sys.platform", "win32"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 12, 0)), \
patch("core.dependency_validator._exit_with_pywin32_error") as mock_exit:
# Mock pywintypes import to raise ImportError
original_import = builtins.__import__
def mock_import(name, *args, **kwargs):
if name == "pywintypes":
raise ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
return original_import(name, *args, **kwargs)
with patch("builtins.__import__", side_effect=mock_import):
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Should have called the error exit function
mock_exit.assert_called_once()
def test_windows_python_312_with_pywin32_installed_continues(self):
"""Windows + Python 3.12+ with pywin32 installed should continue."""
import builtins
# Capture the original __import__ before any patching
original_import = builtins.__import__
def selective_mock(name, *args, **kwargs):
"""Return mock for pywintypes, delegate everything else to original."""
if name == "pywintypes":
return MagicMock()
return original_import(name, *args, **kwargs)
with patch("sys.platform", "win32"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 12, 0)), \
patch("builtins.__import__", side_effect=selective_mock):
# Should not raise SystemExit
validate_platform_dependencies()
def test_windows_python_311_skips_validation(self):
"""Windows + Python < 3.12 should skip pywin32 validation."""
with patch("sys.platform", "win32"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 11, 0)), \
patch("builtins.__import__") as mock_import:
# Even if pywintypes is not available, should not exit
mock_import.side_effect = ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
# Should not raise SystemExit
validate_platform_dependencies()
def test_linux_skips_validation(self):
"""Non-Windows platforms should skip pywin32 validation."""
with patch("sys.platform", "linux"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 12, 0)), \
patch("builtins.__import__") as mock_import:
# Even if pywintypes is not available, should not exit
mock_import.side_effect = ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
# Should not raise SystemExit
validate_platform_dependencies()
def test_macos_skips_validation(self):
"""macOS should skip pywin32 validation."""
with patch("sys.platform", "darwin"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 12, 0)), \
patch("builtins.__import__") as mock_import:
# Even if pywintypes is not available, should not exit
mock_import.side_effect = ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
# Should not raise SystemExit
validate_platform_dependencies()
def test_windows_python_313_validates(self):
"""Windows + Python 3.13+ should validate pywin32."""
import builtins
with patch("sys.platform", "win32"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 13, 0)), \
patch("core.dependency_validator._exit_with_pywin32_error") as mock_exit:
original_import = builtins.__import__
def mock_import(name, *args, **kwargs):
if name == "pywintypes":
raise ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
return original_import(name, *args, **kwargs)
with patch("builtins.__import__", side_effect=mock_import):
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Should have called the error exit function
mock_exit.assert_called_once()
def test_windows_python_310_skips_validation(self):
"""Windows + Python 3.10 should skip pywin32 validation."""
with patch("sys.platform", "win32"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 10, 0)), \
patch("builtins.__import__") as mock_import:
mock_import.side_effect = ImportError("No module named 'pywintypes'")
# Should not raise SystemExit
validate_platform_dependencies()
# =============================================================================
# TESTS FOR _exit_with_pywin32_error
# =============================================================================
class TestExitWithPywin32Error:
"""Tests for _exit_with_pywin32_error function."""
def test_exit_message_contains_helpful_instructions(self):
"""Error message should include installation instructions."""
with patch("sys.exit") as mock_exit:
_exit_with_pywin32_error()
# Get the message passed to sys.exit
call_args = mock_exit.call_args[0][0]
message = str(call_args)
# Verify helpful content
assert "pywin32" in message.lower()
assert "pip install" in message.lower()
assert "windows" in message.lower()
assert "python" in message.lower()
def test_exit_message_contains_venv_path(self):
"""Error message should include the virtual environment path."""
with patch("sys.exit") as mock_exit, \
patch("sys.prefix", "/path/to/venv"):
_exit_with_pywin32_error()
# Get the message passed to sys.exit
call_args = mock_exit.call_args[0][0]
message = str(call_args)
# Should reference the full venv Scripts/activate path
assert "/path/to/venv" in message
assert "Scripts" in message
def test_exit_message_contains_python_executable(self):
"""Error message should include the current Python executable."""
with patch("sys.exit") as mock_exit, \
patch("sys.executable", "/usr/bin/python3.12"):
_exit_with_pywin32_error()
# Get the message passed to sys.exit
call_args = mock_exit.call_args[0][0]
message = str(call_args)
# Should reference the current Python executable
assert "python" in message.lower()
# =============================================================================
# TESTS FOR IMPORT ORDER (ACS-253 FIX)
# =============================================================================
class TestImportOrderPreventsEarlyFailure:
"""
Tests that validate the ACS-253 fix: dependency validation happens
BEFORE graphiti imports that trigger pywintypes.
"""
def test_validate_platform_dependencies_does_not_import_graphiti(self):
"""
validate_platform_dependencies should not trigger graphiti imports.
This test ensures the fix for ACS-253 is working: the dependency
validator runs early and doesn't import modules that would trigger
the graphiti_core -> real_ladybug -> pywintypes import chain.
"""
import builtins
# Track imports made during validation
imported_modules = set()
original_import = builtins.__import__
def tracking_import(name, *args, **kwargs):
imported_modules.add(name)
return original_import(name, *args, **kwargs)
# Use non-Windows to avoid import issues
with patch("builtins.__import__", side_effect=tracking_import), \
patch("sys.platform", "linux"), \
patch("sys.version_info", (3, 11, 0)):
validate_platform_dependencies()
# Verify graphiti-related modules were NOT imported
assert "graphiti_core" not in imported_modules
assert "real_ladybug" not in imported_modules
assert "graphiti_config" not in imported_modules
def test_cli_utils_lazy_import_of_graphiti_config(self):
"""
cli/utils.py directly imports graphiti_config lazily in validate_environment().
The fix ensures that graphiti_config is NOT imported at the module level
in cli/utils.py (line 59). Instead, it's imported lazily inside the
validate_environment() function where it's actually used.
Note: graphiti_config may still be imported transitively through other
modules imported by cli.utils (e.g., linear_integration, spec.pipeline).
The key fix is that the DIRECT import from cli/utils.py is lazy.
"""
import ast
# Read cli/utils.py to verify the import is NOT at module level
backend_dir = Path(__file__).parent.parent / "apps" / "backend"
utils_py = backend_dir / "cli" / "utils.py"
utils_content = utils_py.read_text()
# Parse the file with AST to find the first function definition
tree = ast.parse(utils_content)
# Find the line number of the first top-level function
first_function_lineno = None
for node in tree.body:
if isinstance(node, ast.FunctionDef):
first_function_lineno = node.lineno
break
elif isinstance(node, (ast.AsyncFunctionDef, ast.ClassDef)):
# Skip async functions and classes, find first regular function
continue
assert first_function_lineno is not None, "Could not find first function in cli/utils.py"
# Check module-level imports (before the first function)
lines = utils_content.split("\n")
module_level_imports = "\n".join(lines[:first_function_lineno])
assert "from graphiti_config import" not in module_level_imports, \
"graphiti_config should not be imported at module level in cli/utils.py"
# Verify that graphiti_config IS imported inside validate_environment()
validate_env_lineno = None
validate_env_end_lineno = len(lines) # Initialize to end of file
for node in tree.body:
if isinstance(node, ast.FunctionDef) and node.name == "validate_environment":
validate_env_lineno = node.lineno
# Find the end of the function (next top-level node or end of file)
node_index = tree.body.index(node)
if node_index + 1 < len(tree.body):
next_node = tree.body[node_index + 1]
validate_env_end_lineno = next_node.lineno
break
assert validate_env_lineno is not None, "Could not find validate_environment function"
# Look for the import within the function's body
validate_env_block = "\n".join(lines[validate_env_lineno - 1:validate_env_end_lineno])
assert "from graphiti_config import get_graphiti_status" in validate_env_block, \
"graphiti_config should be imported inside validate_environment()"
def test_entry_points_validate_before_cli_imports(self):
"""
Entry points (run.py, spec_runner.py) should validate dependencies
BEFORE importing cli modules that might trigger graphiti imports.
"""
# Read entry point files and verify the order
backend_dir = Path(__file__).parent.parent / "apps" / "backend"
# Check run.py
run_py = backend_dir / "run.py"
run_content = run_py.read_text()
# Verify validate_platform_dependencies is imported and called
assert "validate_platform_dependencies" in run_content, \
"run.py should import validate_platform_dependencies"
# Find the position of validation call and cli import
validation_pos = run_content.find("validate_platform_dependencies()")
cli_import_pos = run_content.find("from cli import main")
assert validation_pos > 0, "run.py should call validate_platform_dependencies"
assert cli_import_pos > 0, "run.py should import cli.main"
assert validation_pos < cli_import_pos, \
"run.py should validate dependencies BEFORE importing cli.main"
# Check spec_runner.py
spec_runner_py = backend_dir / "runners" / "spec_runner.py"
spec_runner_content = spec_runner_py.read_text()
assert "validate_platform_dependencies" in spec_runner_content, \
"spec_runner.py should import validate_platform_dependencies"
# Find positions
validation_pos_spec = spec_runner_content.find("validate_platform_dependencies()")
cli_utils_import_pos = spec_runner_content.find("from cli.utils import")
assert validation_pos_spec > 0, "spec_runner.py should call validate_platform_dependencies"
assert cli_utils_import_pos > 0, "spec_runner.py should import cli.utils"
assert validation_pos_spec < cli_utils_import_pos, \
"spec_runner.py should validate dependencies BEFORE importing cli.utils"
# =============================================================================
# TESTS FOR CLI UTILS FUNCTIONS
# =============================================================================
class TestCliUtilsFindSpec:
"""Tests for find_spec function in cli/utils.py."""
def test_find_spec_by_number(self, temp_dir):
"""Find spec by number prefix."""
from cli.utils import find_spec
# Create spec directory
specs_dir = temp_dir / ".auto-claude" / "specs"
specs_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
spec_dir = specs_dir / "001-test-feature"
spec_dir.mkdir()
(spec_dir / "spec.md").write_text("# Test Spec")
result = find_spec(temp_dir, "001")
assert result == spec_dir
def test_find_spec_by_full_name(self, temp_dir):
"""Find spec by full directory name."""
from cli.utils import find_spec
specs_dir = temp_dir / ".auto-claude" / "specs"
specs_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
spec_dir = specs_dir / "001-test-feature"
spec_dir.mkdir()
(spec_dir / "spec.md").write_text("# Test Spec")
result = find_spec(temp_dir, "001-test-feature")
assert result == spec_dir
def test_find_spec_returns_none_when_not_found(self, temp_dir):
"""Return None when spec doesn't exist."""
from cli.utils import find_spec
result = find_spec(temp_dir, "999")
assert result is None
def test_find_spec_requires_spec_md(self, temp_dir):
"""Require spec.md to exist in the directory."""
from cli.utils import find_spec
specs_dir = temp_dir / ".auto-claude" / "specs"
specs_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
spec_dir = specs_dir / "001-test-feature"
spec_dir.mkdir()
# Don't create spec.md
result = find_spec(temp_dir, "001")
assert result is None
class TestCliUtilsGetProjectDir:
"""Tests for get_project_dir function."""
def test_get_project_dir_returns_provided_dir(self, temp_dir):
"""Return provided directory when given."""
from cli.utils import get_project_dir
result = get_project_dir(temp_dir)
assert result == temp_dir
def test_get_project_dir_auto_detects_backend(self, temp_dir):
"""Auto-detect when running from apps/backend directory."""
from cli.utils import get_project_dir
# Create apps/backend structure
backend_dir = temp_dir / "apps" / "backend"
backend_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
(backend_dir / "run.py").write_text("# run.py")
# Change to backend directory
import os
original_cwd = os.getcwd()
try:
os.chdir(backend_dir)
result = get_project_dir(None)
# Should go up 2 levels from backend to project root
assert result == temp_dir
finally:
os.chdir(original_cwd)
class TestCliUtilsSetupEnvironment:
"""Tests for setup_environment function."""
def test_setup_environment_returns_backend_dir(self):
"""
setup_environment returns the script directory (apps/backend).
Note: The function uses Path(__file__).parent.parent.resolve() which
always points to the actual cli/utils.py location (apps/backend),
not a temporary directory. This test verifies the expected behavior.
"""
from cli.utils import setup_environment
# Setup environment
script_dir = setup_environment()
# Verify script_dir is the apps/backend directory
assert script_dir.name == "backend"
assert script_dir.parent.name == "apps"
def test_setup_environment_adds_to_path(self):
"""Add script directory to sys.path."""
from cli.utils import setup_environment
script_dir = setup_environment()
# Verify script_dir is in sys.path
assert str(script_dir) in sys.path