OpenFn / OpenFn/kit

Compiler: Warn when an operation is called not at the top level

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Description

This is an antipattern we see all the time, where an operation is nested and must be called like post(...)(state):

get('/some-data', (state) => {
   post('some-data, state.data)(state)
})

The compiler should be able to detect nested operation calls like this and log some kind of warning to users. It may even be able to suggest a refactor snippet to show what we mean.

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Research direction

Start by locating the TypeScript compiler entry point that processes operation calls, then inspect how nested calls are represented and whether existing diagnostics are emitted. Done means the compiler detects the nested pattern and reports a clear warning; the optional refactor suggestion should be treated as a separate scope decision.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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