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# Application Email Generation Specification
## ADDED Requirements
### Requirement: Email Command Invocation
The system SHALL provide a `/write-application-email` command that generates professional application emails with subject lines based on application context and profile information.
#### Scenario: Command executed in application folder
- **WHEN** user runs `/write-application-email` while in an application folder
- **THEN** the system detects the current application automatically
- **AND** generates email based on that application's data
#### Scenario: Command executed with application name parameter
- **WHEN** user runs `/write-application-email [application-name]` from any location
- **THEN** the system locates the specified application folder
- **AND** generates email based on that application's data
#### Scenario: Command executed with --help flag
- **WHEN** user runs `/write-application-email --help`
- **THEN** the system displays usage information with examples
- **AND** does not generate any email
### Requirement: Document Verification
The system SHALL verify that all required documents exist in the `attachments/` folder before generating the application email.
#### Scenario: All required documents present
- **WHEN** CV and cover letter files exist in `attachments/` folder
- **THEN** the system proceeds with email generation
- **AND** includes references to these documents in the email body
#### Scenario: Required documents missing
- **WHEN** CV or cover letter files are missing from `attachments/` folder
- **THEN** the system displays a clear error message listing missing documents
- **AND** does not generate the email
- **AND** provides guidance on where to place documents
#### Scenario: Optional certificates present
- **WHEN** certificate or diploma files exist in `attachments/` folder
- **THEN** the system includes references to these documents in the email
- **AND** mentions them in the document list
### Requirement: Email Content Generation
The system SHALL generate email content with appropriate subject line, greeting, body, and closing based on application strategy and profile information.
#### Scenario: Subject line generation
- **WHEN** generating email for an application
- **THEN** the subject line includes job title and applicant name
- **AND** follows professional email conventions
- **AND** matches the target language (German/English)
#### Scenario: Email body with document references
- **WHEN** generating email body
- **THEN** the email includes a brief introduction
- **AND** explicitly references attached documents (CV, cover letter)
- **AND** mentions certificates/diplomas if present in attachments folder
- **AND** expresses interest in the position
- **AND** includes professional closing with contact information
#### Scenario: Tone adaptation
- **WHEN** application.md specifies tone (Formal/Balanced/Casual)
- **THEN** the email adopts the appropriate language level
- **AND** matches formality to company culture
### Requirement: Language Detection
The system SHALL detect and apply the appropriate language (German or English) for the email based on application context.
#### Scenario: German language application
- **WHEN** job posting or application context indicates German
- **THEN** the email is generated in German
- **AND** uses appropriate German business email conventions
- **AND** uses formal German addressing (Sie, Herr/Frau)
#### Scenario: English language application
- **WHEN** job posting or application context indicates English
- **THEN** the email is generated in English
- **AND** uses professional English business email conventions
### Requirement: File Management
The system SHALL save generated email content to a markdown file in the application folder and handle file conflicts appropriately.
#### Scenario: New email generation
- **WHEN** `application-email.md` does not exist in application folder
- **THEN** the system creates the file with generated content
- **AND** displays success message with file location
#### Scenario: Email already exists without force flag
- **WHEN** `application-email.md` already exists
- **AND** user did not provide `--force` flag
- **THEN** the system displays error message
- **AND** does not overwrite existing file
- **AND** suggests using `--force` flag to overwrite
#### Scenario: Email overwrite with force flag
- **WHEN** `application-email.md` already exists
- **AND** user provides `--force` or `--overwrite` flag
- **THEN** the system overwrites the existing file
- **AND** displays warning about overwriting
- **AND** creates new email with generated content
### Requirement: Error Handling
The system SHALL provide clear, actionable error messages when email generation cannot proceed.
#### Scenario: Application folder not found
- **WHEN** specified application folder does not exist
- **THEN** the system displays error with list of available applications
- **AND** provides example command syntax
#### Scenario: Application data incomplete
- **WHEN** application.md is missing required fields
- **THEN** the system displays error indicating incomplete sections
- **AND** suggests running `/populate-application` or manual completion
#### Scenario: Profile data missing
- **WHEN** profile.md cannot be read or is incomplete
- **THEN** the system displays error message
- **AND** suggests running `/validate-profile`
- **AND** does not proceed with generation
### Requirement: Integration with Workflow
The system SHALL integrate seamlessly with existing application workflow commands and validation.
#### Scenario: Reads application strategy
- **WHEN** generating email
- **THEN** the system reads application.md for job details, company info, and tone
- **AND** reads profile.md for applicant contact information
- **AND** incorporates key messages from application strategy
#### Scenario: References cover letter context
- **WHEN** cover-letter.md exists in application folder
- **THEN** the system ensures email tone and messaging align with cover letter
- **AND** maintains consistency across all application documents
### Requirement: Output Format
The system SHALL generate email in markdown format with metadata and clear structure.
#### Scenario: Email file structure
- **WHEN** email is generated
- **THEN** the file includes metadata comment block (generation date, sources, language, tone)
- **AND** contains subject line as heading
- **AND** contains email body with proper paragraphs
- **AND** includes signature block with applicant information
#### Scenario: Email brevity
- **WHEN** generating email body
- **THEN** the content is concise (3-4 sentences maximum)
- **AND** mentions attached documents explicitly
- **AND** avoids redundancy with cover letter content