Bring back the automated run with character with command

README.md

@@ -153,13 +153,26 @@ engagement_criteria:
 
 Run the agent with a specific character:
 
+You can run the agent with a specific character by providing the character name as an argument.
+
 ```bash
 # Use default character (configured in config.yaml)
-yarn dev  # for development with auto-reload
+yarn dev  # for development with auto-reload - select from list of characters
+# or
+yarn start  # for production build and run - select from list of characters
+
+
+# Use a specific character (omit .yaml extension)
+yarn dev my-agent  # for development with auto-reload
 # or
-yarn start  # for production build and run
+yarn start my-agent  # for production build and run
+
+# Examples:
+# If your character file is named 'techie.yaml':
+yarn dev techie
+# If your character file is named 'my-agent.yaml':
+yarn dev my-agent
 ```
-Then, choose a character from the list of available characters.
 
 Note: When specifying a character file, omit the `.yaml` extension. The system will automatically look for the YAML file in the `config/characters/` directory.
 
@@ -236,8 +249,11 @@ The KOL workflow enables agents to:
 Start the agent with:
 
 ```bash
-# Use example character
+# Use example character or select from list of characters
 yarn dev
+
+# Use specific character
+yarn dev my-agent
 ```
 
 Monitor the agent's activity in the console and configured log files.

src/cli/onboarding.ts

@@ -8,9 +8,18 @@ interface UserAnswers {
   character: string;
 }
 
-export const onboarding = async (): Promise<UserAnswers> => {
+export const onboarding = async (preselectedCharacter?: string): Promise<UserAnswers> => {
   const characters = await listAvailableCharacters();
 
+  if (preselectedCharacter) {
+    const character = characters.find(char => char.id === preselectedCharacter);
+    if (character) {
+      logger.info(`Using preselected character: ${character.id}`);
+      return { character: character.id };
+    }
+    throw new Error(`Character "${preselectedCharacter}" not found`);
+  }
+
   const answers: UserAnswers = await inquirer.prompt([
     {
       type: 'list',

src/index.ts

@@ -15,9 +15,15 @@ process.on('SIGTERM', () => {
   process.exit(0);
 });
 
+const characterId = process.argv[2];
+if (!characterId) {
+  logger.error('Please provide a character name as an argument (e.g., yarn dev argumint)');
+  process.exit(1);
+}
+
 const startWorkflowPolling = async () => {
   try {
-    const character = await onboarding();
+    const character = await onboarding(characterId);
     const _result = await runWorkflow(character.character);
     logger.info('Workflow execution completed successfully for character:', character.character);
   } catch (error) {
@@ -26,6 +32,7 @@ const startWorkflowPolling = async () => {
       process.exit(0);
     }
     logger.error('Error running workflow:', error);
+    process.exit(1);
   }
 };