V3 Approval Seed Shortcut Step 1 Solution Assessment

Problem Statement

Operators need an easier CLI shortcut from ./v3 approve to the existing approval seed command. Source: thread-20260826041041-95b7c03b, submitted 2026-08-26T04:10:41Z.

Option A: Add ./v3 approve as an alias for ./v3 approval seed

Pros:

• Directly matches the requested command.

• Low product ambiguity.

• Preserves the existing implementation path.

Cons:

• "Approve" may sound broader than seeding approval.

• Could conflict with future approval subcommands.

Option B: Add a clearer shortcut such as ./v3 seed-approval

Pros:

• More explicit operator intent.

• Avoids overloading "approve".

Cons:

• Does not match the user's requested spelling.

• Adds another top-level command name.

Recommendation

Recommend Option A with explicit usage text.

Brief justification:

• The request is a CLI ergonomics issue, and an alias can remain safe if help text makes clear that it seeds approval.