---
name: Feature Request
about: Suggest a new feature for SousChef
title: '[FEATURE] '
labels: ['enhancement', 'needs-triage']
assignees: ''
---
## 🚀 Feature Description
A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see added.
## 🎯 Problem Statement
What problem does this feature solve? Is your feature request related to a problem?
**Example**: "I'm always frustrated when trying to convert Chef [specific resource/pattern] because..."
## 💡 Proposed Solution
Describe the solution you'd like:
- What should the new feature do?
- How should it work?
- What would the interface look like?
**For MCP Tools**:
```python
# Example of how the new tool might work
@mcp.tool()
def new_tool_name(parameter: str) -> str:
"""Description of what this tool would do."""
pass
```
**For CLI Commands**:
```bash
# Example of proposed CLI usage
souschef-cli new-command input.rb --option value
```
## 🔄 Use Cases
Describe specific use cases where this feature would be helpful:
1. **Use Case 1**: Converting cookbooks that use [specific pattern]
2. **Use Case 2**: Migrating from [specific Chef setup] to Ansible
3. **Use Case 3**: Handling [specific migration scenario]
## 🍳 Chef Context
If this relates to Chef functionality:
- **Chef Resource/Pattern**: What Chef construct needs better support?
- **Chef Version**: Any specific Chef version requirements?
- **Common Usage**: How is this typically used in Chef cookbooks?
**Example Chef code this would help with**:
```ruby
# Paste relevant Chef code here
custom_resource 'my_app' do
property :version, String, required: true
action :deploy
end
```
## 🎭 Ansible Context
If this relates to Ansible conversion:
- **Target Ansible Module**: What Ansible module(s) should this map to?
- **Ansible Best Practice**: How should this be implemented in Ansible?
- **Playbook Structure**: How should this appear in generated playbooks?
**Expected Ansible output**:
```yaml
# What the converted Ansible code should look like
- name: Deploy my_app
my_app_module:
version: "{{ app_version }}"
state: present
```
## 📚 Alternative Solutions
Describe alternatives you've considered:
- Workarounds you're currently using
- Other tools or approaches
- Manual conversion steps
## 🏷️ Feature Category
What type of feature is this? (check all that apply)
- [ ] **New MCP Tool** - Add a new tool to the MCP server
- [ ] **CLI Enhancement** - Improve or add CLI commands
- [ ] **Parser Improvement** - Better parsing of Chef constructs
- [ ] **Conversion Logic** - New Chef-to-Ansible mappings
- [ ] **Migration Workflow** - Migration planning and reporting
- [ ] **Testing/InSpec** - Testing and validation features
- [ ] **AWX/AAP Integration** - Ansible Automation Platform features
- [ ] **Documentation** - Improve docs or examples
- [ ] **Performance** - Speed or efficiency improvements
- [ ] **Other** - Please specify
## 📈 Priority/Impact
- **Priority**: How important is this feature to you? (Low/Medium/High)
- **Impact**: How many users would benefit from this? (Few/Some/Many)
- **Complexity**: How complex do you think this would be to implement? (Simple/Medium/Complex)
## 🔗 Related Issues/Discussions
Link any related issues or discussions:
- Related to issue #XXX
- Discussed in #XXX
- Similar to #XXX
## 📝 Additional Context
Add any other context, screenshots, examples, or references:
- Links to Chef documentation
- Examples from other migration tools
- Community discussions or blog posts
- Screenshots or diagrams
## ☑️ Checklist
- [ ] I have searched existing issues and feature requests
- [ ] I have clearly described the problem this feature solves
- [ ] I have provided concrete examples and use cases
- [ ] I have considered how this fits with existing SousChef functionality
- [ ] I have thought about the user experience and interface design
---
**Thank you for helping improve SousChef!** 🙏
Feature requests help us understand what the community needs most. Even if you can't implement it yourself, your idea might inspire someone else to contribute!
