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{"id":"bd-beads-crew-dave","title":"Crew worker dave in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker dave in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2025-12-30T23:14:04.538389-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:21:44.537322-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-emma","title":"Crew worker emma in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker emma in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2025-12-30T23:14:04.604042-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:39:30.40061-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-fang","title":"Crew worker fang in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker fang in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2025-12-30T23:14:04.672037-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-11T20:42:53.287787-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-giles","title":"Crew worker giles in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker giles in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null\nactive_mr: null\nnotification_level: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2026-01-04T11:22:11.009942-08:00","created_by":"mayor","updated_at":"2026-01-11T20:42:37.225394-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-giles","title":"Crew worker giles in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker giles in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null\nactive_mr: null\nnotification_level: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2026-01-04T11:22:11.009942-08:00","created_by":"mayor","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:30.249404-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-grip","title":"Crew worker grip in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker grip in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2025-12-30T23:14:04.739788-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-11T18:18:14.58107-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-testcrew456","title":"Crew worker testcrew456 in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker testcrew456 in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: hq-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null\nactive_mr: null\nnotification_level: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2026-01-09T22:03:44.377795-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-09T22:03:44.639847-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-beads-crew-wolf","title":"Crew worker wolf in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.","description":"Crew worker wolf in beads - human-managed persistent workspace.\n\nrole_type: crew\nrig: beads\nagent_state: idle\nhook_bead: null\nrole_bead: gt-crew-role\ncleanup_status: null","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"agent","created_at":"2025-12-30T23:14:04.805884-08:00","created_by":"deacon","updated_at":"2026-01-11T21:34:04.189723-08:00"}
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{"id":"bd-fmdy","title":"Merge: bd-kzda","description":"branch: polecat/toast\ntarget: main\nsource_issue: bd-kzda\nrig: beads","status":"closed","priority":3,"issue_type":"merge-request","created_at":"2025-12-23T00:27:28.952413-08:00","updated_at":"2025-12-23T01:33:25.731326-08:00","closed_at":"2025-12-23T01:33:25.731326-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-fmyez","title":"Session ended: gt-beads-refinery","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"event","owner":"steve.yegge@gmail.com","created_at":"2026-01-11T23:04:16.116235-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery","updated_at":"2026-01-11T23:04:16.188262-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-11T23:04:16.188262-08:00","close_reason":"auto-closed session cost wisp","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-fom","title":"Remove all deletions.jsonl code except migration","description":"There's deletions manifest code spread across the entire codebase that should have been removed after tombstone migration:\n\nFiles with deletions code (non-migration):\n- internal/deletions/ - entire package\n- cmd/bd/sync.go - 25+ references, auto-compact, sanitize\n- cmd/bd/delete.go - dual-writes to deletions.jsonl\n- internal/importer/importer.go - checks deletions manifest\n- internal/syncbranch/worktree.go - merges deletions.jsonl\n- cmd/bd/doctor/fix/sync.go - cleanupDeletionsManifest\n- cmd/bd/doctor/fix/deletions.go - HydrateDeletionsManifest\n- cmd/bd/integrity.go - checks deletions for data loss\n- cmd/bd/deleted.go - entire command\n- cmd/bd/compact.go - pruneDeletionsManifest\n- cmd/bd/doctor.go - checkDeletionsManifest\n- Plus many more\n\nAction: Aggressively remove all non-migration deletions code. Tombstones are the only deletion mechanism now.","status":"tombstone","priority":1,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2025-12-16T13:29:04.960863-08:00","updated_at":"2025-12-17T16:11:17.070763-08:00","deleted_at":"2025-12-17T16:11:17.070763-08:00","deleted_by":"batch delete","delete_reason":"batch delete","original_type":"task"}
{"id":"bd-foqmt","title":"Fix periodic auto-pull never executing git pull (GH#1015)","description":"## GitHub Issue\nhttps://github.com/steveyegge/beads/issues/1015\n\n## Problem\nThe `remoteSyncTicker` periodic sync never actually pulls from remote because `performAutoImport()` has a `hasJSONLChanged()` check that returns early BEFORE the git pull can execute.\n\n## Root Cause\nIn `cmd/bd/daemon_sync.go`, `performAutoImport()` checks the hash BEFORE pulling:\n- Check compares local JSONL to database hash\n- Since no git pull happened, local file hasn't changed\n- Returns early, never reaches `syncBranchPull()`\n\n## Fix\nMove `hasJSONLChanged()` check to AFTER `syncBranchPull()`:\n1. Pull from git first\n2. Then check if pulled JSONL differs from DB\n3. If changed, proceed with import\n\n## Files\n- `cmd/bd/daemon_sync.go` - `performAutoImport()` function","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"bug","owner":"steve.yegge@gmail.com","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:38.706946-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/emma","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:38.706946-08:00"}
{"id":"bd-fqze8","title":"Add 'crystallizes' field for work economics","description":"dispatched_by: beads/crew/emma\n\nAdd boolean field to track whether work compounds (crystallizes=true: code, features) or evaporates (crystallizes=false: ops, support). Per Decision 006, this affects CV weighting. Default: false (conservative).","status":"closed","priority":1,"issue_type":"task","assignee":"beads/crew/fang","created_at":"2026-01-10T16:34:06.487466-08:00","created_by":"gastown/crew/max","updated_at":"2026-01-10T23:21:17.458797-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T23:21:17.458797-08:00","close_reason":"Crystallizes field implemented","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-fqze8","depends_on_id":"bd-imi7w","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-10T16:34:21.496543-08:00","created_by":"gastown/crew/max"}]}
{"id":"bd-frkzo","title":"Session ended: gt-gastown-crew-george","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"event","created_at":"2026-01-07T21:51:17.681136-08:00","created_by":"beads/witness","updated_at":"2026-01-09T21:15:40.68839-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-09T21:15:40.68839-08:00","close_reason":"Stale session ended events"}
{"id":"bd-fsb1","title":"Test issue","status":"closed","priority":1,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2025-11-05T11:21:51.383077-08:00","updated_at":"2025-11-05T11:21:56.888913-08:00","closed_at":"2025-11-05T11:21:56.888913-08:00"}
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{"id":"bd-whlsz","title":"Implement hop:// URI scheme for federation","description":"dispatched_by: beads/crew/emma\n\nImplement the Highway Operations Protocol (HOP) URI scheme for cross-repo and cross-town entity references.\n\nCurrent EntityRef.URI() returns entity://hop/platform/org/id - this is a draft format.\n\nRecommended scheme:\n hop://\u003centity\u003e/\u003cchain\u003e/\u003crig\u003e/\u003cid\u003e\n\nExamples:\n hop://steve@example.com/main-town/gastown/gt-xyz (full work unit)\n hop://steve@example.com/main-town (chain/workspace)\n hop://acme.com/engineering/backend/ac-123 (org work unit)\n\nImplementation:\n1. Update EntityRef to include Entity (email/domain) and Chain (workspace) fields\n2. Update EntityRef.URI() to return hop:// format\n3. Add ParseHopURI() for parsing\n4. Deprecate entity:// format\n\nThe hop:// scheme is the Highway Operations Protocol standard for Gas Town federation.","status":"closed","priority":1,"issue_type":"task","assignee":"beads/crew/grip","created_at":"2026-01-10T16:34:06.986905-08:00","created_by":"gastown/crew/max","updated_at":"2026-01-10T19:26:53.671408-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T19:26:53.671408-08:00","close_reason":"Implemented hop:// URI scheme for federation:\n\n1. Updated EntityRef struct with new fields:\n - Entity (email/domain owner identifier)\n - Chain (workspace/town identifier)\n - Rig (rig name within chain)\n - Kept Platform/Org as deprecated for backwards compatibility\n\n2. Updated EntityRef.URI() to return hop:// format:\n - Full ref: hop://\u003centity\u003e/\u003cchain\u003e/\u003crig\u003e/\u003cid\u003e\n - Chain-level ref: hop://\u003centity\u003e/\u003cchain\u003e\n - Fallback to legacy entity://hop/\u003cplatform\u003e/\u003corg\u003e/\u003cid\u003e\n\n3. Added new functions:\n - ParseHopURI() for parsing hop:// URIs\n - ParseURI() for parsing both hop:// and entity:// formats\n - LegacyURI() for generating legacy entity:// URIs\n\n4. Updated hash writer to include new EntityRef fields\n\n5. Added comprehensive tests for all new functionality\n\nAll types package tests pass.","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-whlsz","depends_on_id":"bd-imi7w","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-10T16:34:21.577742-08:00","created_by":"gastown/crew/max"}]}
{"id":"bd-wip1j","title":"Session ended: gt-beads-refinery","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"event","owner":"steve.yegge@gmail.com","created_at":"2026-01-11T09:21:27.428249-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery","updated_at":"2026-01-11T09:21:27.492208-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-11T09:21:27.492208-08:00","close_reason":"auto-closed session cost wisp","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-04d","title":"Verify PyPI package","description":"Confirm PyPI package published.\n\n```bash\npip index versions beads-mcp 2\u003e/dev/null | head -3\n```\n\nOr check: https://pypi.org/project/beads-mcp/\n\nShould show 0.45.0.\n\nNote: PyPI may have a small propagation delay (1-2 min).\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.259077-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:52.239968-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:52.239968-08:00","close_reason":"All release artifacts verified: GitHub (9 assets), npm 0.45.0, PyPI 0.45.0","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-04d","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-u9o","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.285231-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-2f0","title":"Generate handoff summary","description":"Summarize this patrol cycle.\n\n**VERIFICATION**: Before generating summary, confirm for each merged branch:\n- [ ] MERGED mail was sent to witness\n- [ ] MR bead was closed\n- [ ] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf any notifications or archiving were missed, do them now!\n\nInclude in summary:\n- Branches merged (count, names)\n- MERGED mails sent (count - should match branches merged)\n- MR beads closed (count - should match branches merged)\n- MERGE_READY mails archived (count - should match branches merged)\n- Test results (pass/fail)\n- Branches with conflicts (count, names)\n- Conflict-resolution tasks created (IDs)\n- Issues filed (if any)\n- Any escalations sent\n\n**Conflict tracking is important** for monitoring MQ health. If many branches\nconflict, it may indicate main is moving too fast or branches are too stale.\n\nThis becomes the digest when the patrol is squashed.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.392291-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:37.257872-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:37.257872-08:00","close_reason":"Summary: Empty queue patrol, no branches processed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-2f0","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.400382-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-2f0","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9wz","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.411553-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-31v","title":"Burn and respawn or loop","description":"End of patrol cycle decision.\n\n**Step 1: Estimate remaining context**\n\nAsk yourself:\n- Have I processed many branches this cycle?\n- Is the conversation getting long?\n- Am I starting to lose track of earlier context?\n\nRule of thumb: If you've done 3+ merges or processed significant cleanup work,\nit's time for a fresh session.\n\n**Step 2: Decision tree**\n\nIf queue non-empty AND context LOW:\n- Squash this wisp to digest\n- Spawn fresh patrol wisp\n- Return to inbox-check\n\nIf queue empty OR context HIGH OR good stopping point:\n- Squash wisp with summary digest\n- Use `gt handoff` for clean session transition:\n\n```bash\ngt handoff -s \"Patrol complete\" -m \"Merged X branches, Y tests passed.\nQueue: empty/N remaining\nNext: [any notes for successor]\"\n```\n\n**Why gt handoff?**\n- Sends handoff mail to yourself with context\n- Respawns with fresh Claude instance\n- SessionStart hook runs gt prime\n- Successor picks up from your hook\n\n**DO NOT just exit.** Always use `gt handoff` for proper lifecycle.","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.393209-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.393209-08:00","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-31v","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.403062-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-31v","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-66z","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.416548-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-3th","title":"Mechanical rebase","description":"Pick next branch from queue. Attempt mechanical rebase on current main.\n\n**Step 1: Checkout and attempt rebase**\n```bash\ngit checkout -b temp origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\ngit rebase origin/main\n```\n\n**Step 2: Check rebase result**\n\nThe rebase exits with:\n- Exit code 0: Success - proceed to run-tests\n- Exit code 1 (conflicts): Conflict detected - proceed to Step 3\n\nTo detect conflict state after rebase fails:\n```bash\n# Check if we're in a conflicted rebase state\nls .git/rebase-merge 2\u003e/dev/null \u0026\u0026 echo \"CONFLICT_STATE\"\n```\n\n**Step 3: Handle conflicts (if any)**\n\nIf rebase SUCCEEDED (exit code 0):\n- Skip to run-tests step (continue normal merge flow)\n\nIf rebase FAILED with conflicts:\n\n1. **Abort the rebase** (DO NOT leave repo in conflicted state):\n```bash\ngit rebase --abort\n```\n\n2. **Record conflict metadata**:\n```bash\n# Capture main SHA for reference\nMAIN_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/main)\nBRANCH_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e)\n```\n\n3. **Create conflict-resolution task**:\n```bash\nbd create --type=task --priority=1 --title=\"Resolve merge conflicts: \u003coriginal-issue-title\u003e\" --description=\"## Conflict Resolution Required\n\nOriginal MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\nBranch: \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\nOriginal Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nConflict with main at: ${MAIN_SHA}\nBranch SHA: ${BRANCH_SHA}\n\n## Instructions\n1. Clone/checkout the branch\n2. Rebase on current main: git rebase origin/main\n3. Resolve conflicts\n4. Force push: git push -f origin \u003cbranch\u003e\n5. Close this task when done\n\nThe MR will be re-queued for processing after conflicts are resolved.\"\n```\n\n4. **Skip this MR** (do NOT delete branch or close MR bead):\n- Leave branch intact for conflict resolution\n- Leave MR bead open (will be re-processed after resolution)\n- Continue to loop-check for next branch\n\n**CRITICAL**: Never delete a branch that has conflicts. The branch contains\nthe original work and must be preserved for conflict resolution.\n\nTrack: rebase result (success/conflict), conflict task ID if created.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.195849-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.20498-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.20498-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-3th","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9jv","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.220471-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-4qx","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-10T23:19:39.804733-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-10T23:26:02.8044-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T23:26:02.8044-08:00","close_reason":"Patrol complete: queue empty, no branches to merge","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-4tc","title":"End-of-cycle inbox hygiene","description":"Verify inbox hygiene before ending patrol cycle.\n\n**Step 1: Check inbox state**\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nInbox should contain ONLY:\n- Unprocessed MERGE_READY messages (will process next cycle)\n- Active work items\n\n**Step 2: Archive any stale messages**\n\nLook for messages that were processed but not archived:\n- PATROL: Wake up that was acknowledged → archive\n- HELP/Blocked that was handled → archive\n- MERGE_READY where merge completed but archive was missed → archive\n\n```bash\n# For each stale message found:\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Step 3: Check for orphaned MR beads**\n\nLook for open MR beads with no corresponding branch:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open\n```\n\nFor each open MR bead:\n1. Check if branch exists: `git ls-remote origin refs/heads/\u003cbranch\u003e`\n2. If branch gone, verify work is on main: `git log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003csource_issue\u003e\"`\n3. If work on main → close MR with reason \"Merged (verified on main)\"\n4. If work NOT on main → investigate before closing:\n - Check source_issue validity (should be gt-xxxxx, not branch name)\n - Search reflog/dangling commits if possible\n - If unverifiable, close with reason \"Unverifiable - no audit trail\"\n - File bead if this indicates lost work\n\n**NEVER close an MR bead without verifying the work landed or is unrecoverable.**\n\n**Goal**: Inbox should have ≤3 active messages at end of cycle.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.19797-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:23.081758-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:23.081758-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-4tc","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-i7d","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.237508-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-4td","title":"Handle test failures","description":"**VERIFICATION GATE**: This step enforces the Beads Promise.\n\nIf tests PASSED: This step auto-completes. Proceed to merge.\n\nIf tests FAILED:\n1. Diagnose: Is this a branch regression or pre-existing on main?\n2. If branch caused it:\n - Abort merge\n - Notify polecat: \"Tests failing. Please fix and resubmit.\"\n - Skip to loop-check\n3. If pre-existing on main:\n - Option A: Fix it yourself (you're the Engineer!)\n - Option B: File a bead: bd create --type=bug --priority=1 --title=\"...\"\n\n**GATE REQUIREMENT**: You CANNOT proceed to merge-push without:\n- Tests passing, OR\n- Fix committed, OR\n- Bead filed for the failure\n\nThis is non-negotiable. Never disavow. Never \"note and proceed.\" ","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.391348-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:28.199134-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:28.199134-08:00","close_reason":"Queue empty - no failures to handle","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-4td","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.397706-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-4td","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-o09","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.407245-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-540","title":"Update CHANGELOG.md","description":"Write the [Unreleased] section with all changes for 0.45.0.\n\nFormat: Keep a Changelog (https://keepachangelog.com)\n\nSections:\n- ### Added\n- ### Changed\n- ### Fixed\n- ### Documentation\n\nThe bump script will stamp the date automatically.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.256772-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:09:49.901996-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:09:49.901996-08:00","close_reason":"CHANGELOG.md updated with 0.45.0 changes","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-540","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9jo","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.273791-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-66z","title":"End-of-cycle inbox hygiene","description":"Verify inbox hygiene before ending patrol cycle.\n\n**Step 1: Check inbox state**\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nInbox should contain ONLY:\n- Unprocessed MERGE_READY messages (will process next cycle)\n- Active work items\n\n**Step 2: Archive any stale messages**\n\nLook for messages that were processed but not archived:\n- PATROL: Wake up that was acknowledged → archive\n- HELP/Blocked that was handled → archive\n- MERGE_READY where merge completed but archive was missed → archive\n\n```bash\n# For each stale message found:\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Step 3: Check for orphaned MR beads**\n\nLook for open MR beads with no corresponding branch:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open\n```\n\nFor each open MR bead:\n1. Check if branch exists: `git ls-remote origin refs/heads/\u003cbranch\u003e`\n2. If branch gone, verify work is on main: `git log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003csource_issue\u003e\"`\n3. If work on main → close MR with reason \"Merged (verified on main)\"\n4. If work NOT on main → investigate before closing:\n - Check source_issue validity (should be gt-xxxxx, not branch name)\n - Search reflog/dangling commits if possible\n - If unverifiable, close with reason \"Unverifiable - no audit trail\"\n - File bead if this indicates lost work\n\n**NEVER close an MR bead without verifying the work landed or is unrecoverable.**\n\n**Goal**: Inbox should have ≤3 active messages at end of cycle.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue.","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.392901-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.392901-08:00","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-66z","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.402169-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-66z","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-yrg","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.414802-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-6fb","title":"Check refinery mail","description":"Check mail for MERGE_READY submissions, escalations, and messages.\n\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nFor each message:\n\n**MERGE_READY**:\nA polecat's work is ready for merge. Extract details and track for processing.\n\n```bash\n# Parse MERGE_READY message body:\n# Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\n# Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\n# Polecat: \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n# MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\n# Verified: clean git state, issue closed\n\n# Track in your merge queue for this patrol cycle:\n# - Branch name\n# - Issue ID\n# - Polecat name (REQUIRED for MERGED notification)\n# - MR bead ID (REQUIRED for closing after merge)\n```\n\n**IMPORTANT**: You MUST track the polecat name, MR bead ID, AND message ID - you will need them\nin merge-push step to send MERGED notification, close the MR bead, and archive the mail.\n\nMark as read. The work will be processed in queue-scan/process-branch.\n**Do NOT archive yet** - archive after merge/reject decision in merge-push step.\n\n**PATROL: Wake up**:\nWitness detected MRs waiting but refinery idle. Acknowledge and archive:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HELP / Blocked**:\nAssess and respond. If you can't help, escalate to Mayor.\nArchive after handling:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HANDOFF**:\nRead predecessor context. Check for in-flight merges.\nArchive after absorbing context:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Hygiene principle**: Archive messages after they're fully processed.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue. Inbox should be near-empty.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.778123-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:59.807466-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:59.807466-08:00","close_reason":"No messages in inbox","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-75s","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:30:34.393395-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:30:34.393395-08:00","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-7qw","title":"Push to main","description":"Push the release commit to origin.\n\n```bash\ngit push origin main\n```\n\nIf rejected, someone else pushed. Pull, rebase, try again.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.257955-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:28.230572-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:28.230572-08:00","close_reason":"Pushed to main","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-7qw","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-cf3","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.279279-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-84x","title":"Push release tag","description":"Push the version tag to trigger CI release.\n\n```bash\ngit push origin v0.45.0\n```\n\nThis triggers GitHub Actions to build artifacts and publish.\n\n**Phase 1 Complete**: After this step, signal phase-complete:\n```bash\ngt done --phase-complete\n```\n\nThe gate will block until CI finishes. A new session will resume at Phase 2.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.258143-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:35.736045-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:35.736045-08:00","close_reason":"Tag v0.45.0 pushed - CI triggered","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-84x","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-7qw","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.280347-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-8ke","title":"Run test suite","description":"Run the test suite.\n\n```bash\ngo test ./...\n```\n\nTrack results: pass count, fail count, specific failures.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.77926-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:15.898241-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:15.898241-08:00","close_reason":"Skipped - no branches in queue","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-8ke","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-s9j","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.806934-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-8ru","title":"Mechanical rebase","description":"Pick next branch from queue. Attempt mechanical rebase on current main.\n\n**Step 1: Checkout and attempt rebase**\n```bash\ngit checkout -b temp origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\ngit rebase origin/main\n```\n\n**Step 2: Check rebase result**\n\nThe rebase exits with:\n- Exit code 0: Success - proceed to run-tests\n- Exit code 1 (conflicts): Conflict detected - proceed to Step 3\n\nTo detect conflict state after rebase fails:\n```bash\n# Check if we're in a conflicted rebase state\nls .git/rebase-merge 2\u003e/dev/null \u0026\u0026 echo \"CONFLICT_STATE\"\n```\n\n**Step 3: Handle conflicts (if any)**\n\nIf rebase SUCCEEDED (exit code 0):\n- Skip to run-tests step (continue normal merge flow)\n\nIf rebase FAILED with conflicts:\n\n1. **Abort the rebase** (DO NOT leave repo in conflicted state):\n```bash\ngit rebase --abort\n```\n\n2. **Record conflict metadata**:\n```bash\n# Capture main SHA for reference\nMAIN_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/main)\nBRANCH_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e)\n```\n\n3. **Create conflict-resolution task**:\n```bash\nbd create --type=task --priority=1 --title=\"Resolve merge conflicts: \u003coriginal-issue-title\u003e\" --description=\"## Conflict Resolution Required\n\nOriginal MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\nBranch: \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\nOriginal Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nConflict with main at: ${MAIN_SHA}\nBranch SHA: ${BRANCH_SHA}\n\n## Instructions\n1. Clone/checkout the branch\n2. Rebase on current main: git rebase origin/main\n3. Resolve conflicts\n4. Force push: git push -f origin \u003cbranch\u003e\n5. Close this task when done\n\nThe MR will be re-queued for processing after conflicts are resolved.\"\n```\n\n4. **Skip this MR** (do NOT delete branch or close MR bead):\n- Leave branch intact for conflict resolution\n- Leave MR bead open (will be re-processed after resolution)\n- Continue to loop-check for next branch\n\n**CRITICAL**: Never delete a branch that has conflicts. The branch contains\nthe original work and must be preserved for conflict resolution.\n\nTrack: rebase result (success/conflict), conflict task ID if created.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.390703-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:26.576402-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:26.576402-08:00","close_reason":"Queue empty - no branches to rebase","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-8ru","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.395892-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-8ru","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-xuq","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.404955-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-99t","title":"Gate: gh:run release.yml","description":"Async gate for step await-ci","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"gate","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.258514-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:28.461889-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:28.461889-08:00","close_reason":"Release workflow completed successfully"}
{"id":"bd-wisp-9b0","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-10T18:35:46.606209-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-10T18:41:19.369613-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T18:41:19.369613-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-9ej","title":"Merge and push to main","description":"Merge to main and push. CRITICAL: Notifications come IMMEDIATELY after push.\n\n**Step 1: Merge and Push**\n```bash\ngit checkout main\ngit merge --ff-only temp\ngit push origin main\n```\n\n⚠️ **STOP HERE - DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL STEPS 2-3 COMPLETE**\n\n**Step 2: Send MERGED Notification (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\nRIGHT NOW, before any cleanup, send MERGED mail to Witness:\n\n```bash\ngt mail send \u003crig\u003e/witness -s \"MERGED \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\" -m \"Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\nIssue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nMerged-At: $(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)\"\n```\n\nThis signals the Witness to nuke the polecat worktree. WITHOUT THIS NOTIFICATION,\nPOLECAT WORKTREES ACCUMULATE INDEFINITELY AND THE LIFECYCLE BREAKS.\n\n**Step 3: Close MR Bead (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\n⚠️ **VERIFICATION BEFORE CLOSING**: Confirm the work is actually on main:\n```bash\n# Get the commit message/issue from the branch\ngit log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003cissue-id\u003e\"\n# OR verify the commit SHA is on main:\ngit branch --contains \u003ccommit-sha\u003e | grep main\n```\n\nIf work is NOT on main, DO NOT close the MR bead. Investigate first.\n\n```bash\nbd close \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e --reason \"Merged to main at $(git rev-parse --short HEAD)\"\n```\n\nThe MR bead ID was in the MERGE_READY message or find via:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open | grep \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n```\n\n**VALIDATION**: The MR bead's source_issue should be a valid bead ID (gt-xxxxx),\nnot a branch name. If source_issue contains a branch name, flag for investigation.\n\n**Step 4: Archive the MERGE_READY mail (REQUIRED)**\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmerge-ready-message-id\u003e\n```\nThe message ID was tracked when you processed inbox-check.\n\n**Step 5: Cleanup (only after Steps 2-4 confirmed)**\n```bash\ngit branch -d temp\ngit push origin --delete \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\n```\n\n**VERIFICATION GATE**: You CANNOT proceed to loop-check without:\n- [x] MERGED mail sent to witness\n- [x] MR bead closed\n- [x] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf you skipped notifications or archiving, GO BACK AND DO THEM NOW.\n\nMain has moved. Any remaining branches need rebasing on new baseline.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.779884-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:17.476883-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:17.476883-08:00","close_reason":"Skipped - no branches in queue","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9ej","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-tkf","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.811787-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
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{"id":"bd-wisp-9ka","title":"Commit release","description":"Stage and commit all version changes.\n\n```bash\ngit add -A\ngit commit -m \"chore: Bump version to 0.45.0\"\n```\n\nReview the commit to ensure all expected files are included.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.257545-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:53.72207-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:53.72207-08:00","close_reason":"Release committed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9ka","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-v0n","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.277252-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-9kb","title":"Update info.go versionChanges","description":"Add entry to versionChanges in cmd/bd/info.go.\n\nThis powers `bd info --whats-new` for agents.\n\n```go\n\"0.45.0\": {\n \"summary\": \"Brief description\",\n \"changes\": []string{\n \"Key change 1\",\n \"Key change 2\",\n },\n},\n```\n\nFocus on workflow-impacting changes agents need to know.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.256963-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:10:31.456687-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:10:31.456687-08:00","close_reason":"info.go versionChanges updated for 0.45.0","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9kb","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-540","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.27459-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-9sq","title":"Release complete","description":"Release v0.45.0 is complete!\n\nSummary:\n- All version files updated\n- Git tag pushed\n- CI artifacts built (via gate)\n- npm and PyPI packages verified\n- Local installation updated\n- Daemons restarted\n\nOptional next steps:\n- Announce on social media\n- Update documentation site\n- Close related milestone\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.259643-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.109063-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.109063-08:00","close_reason":"Release v0.45.0 complete","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9sq","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-bkf","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.292316-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-9wz","title":"Check for more work","description":"More branches to process?\n\n**Entry paths:**\n- Normal: After successful merge-push\n- Conflict-skip: After process-branch created conflict-resolution task\n\nIf yes: Return to process-branch with next branch.\nIf no: Continue to generate-summary.\n\n**Track for this cycle:**\n- branches_merged: count and names of successfully merged branches\n- branches_conflict: count and names of branches skipped due to conflicts\n- conflict_tasks: IDs of conflict-resolution tasks created\n\nThis tracking feeds into generate-summary for the patrol digest.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.391989-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:30.193539-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:30.193539-08:00","close_reason":"Queue empty - no more work to check","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9wz","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.399497-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-9wz","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-t6l","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.40995-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-apf","title":"Check refinery mail","description":"Check mail for MERGE_READY submissions, escalations, and messages.\n\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nFor each message:\n\n**MERGE_READY**:\nA polecat's work is ready for merge. Extract details and track for processing.\n\n```bash\n# Parse MERGE_READY message body:\n# Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\n# Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\n# Polecat: \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n# MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\n# Verified: clean git state, issue closed\n\n# Track in your merge queue for this patrol cycle:\n# - Branch name\n# - Issue ID\n# - Polecat name (REQUIRED for MERGED notification)\n# - MR bead ID (REQUIRED for closing after merge)\n```\n\n**IMPORTANT**: You MUST track the polecat name, MR bead ID, AND message ID - you will need them\nin merge-push step to send MERGED notification, close the MR bead, and archive the mail.\n\nMark as read. The work will be processed in queue-scan/process-branch.\n**Do NOT archive yet** - archive after merge/reject decision in merge-push step.\n\n**PATROL: Wake up**:\nWitness detected MRs waiting but refinery idle. Acknowledge and archive:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HELP / Blocked**:\nAssess and respond. If you can't help, escalate to Mayor.\nArchive after handling:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HANDOFF**:\nRead predecessor context. Check for in-flight merges.\nArchive after absorbing context:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Hygiene principle**: Archive messages after they're fully processed.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue. Inbox should be near-empty.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-11T14:50:43.332033-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-11T15:06:13.099965-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-11T15:06:13.099965-08:00","close_reason":"Inbox empty, no messages","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-bkf","title":"Restart daemons","description":"Restart bd daemons to pick up new version.\n\n```bash\nbd daemons killall\n```\n\nDaemons will auto-restart with new version on next bd command.\n\nVerify:\n```bash\nbd daemons list\n```\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.259461-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.108169-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.108169-08:00","close_reason":"Release v0.45.0 complete","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-bkf","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-fm4","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.290802-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-bmc","title":"Check for more work","description":"More branches to process?\n\n**Entry paths:**\n- Normal: After successful merge-push\n- Conflict-skip: After process-branch created conflict-resolution task\n\nIf yes: Return to process-branch with next branch.\nIf no: Continue to generate-summary.\n\n**Track for this cycle:**\n- branches_merged: count and names of successfully merged branches\n- branches_conflict: count and names of branches skipped due to conflicts\n- conflict_tasks: IDs of conflict-resolution tasks created\n\nThis tracking feeds into generate-summary for the patrol digest.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.780188-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:19.408028-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:19.408028-08:00","close_reason":"Queue was empty - no loop needed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-bmc","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9ej","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.814328-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-bye","title":"Run bump-version.sh","description":"Update all component versions atomically.\n\n```bash\n./scripts/bump-version.sh 0.45.0\n```\n\nThis updates:\n- cmd/bd/version.go\n- .claude-plugin/*.json\n- integrations/beads-mcp/pyproject.toml\n- integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/__init__.py\n- npm-package/package.json\n- Hook templates\n- README.md\n- CHANGELOG.md (adds date)\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.257161-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:24.896526-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:24.896526-08:00","close_reason":"Version bumped and verified: 0.45.0","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-bye","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9kb","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.275432-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-c0y","title":"Check refinery mail","description":"Check mail for MERGE_READY submissions, escalations, and messages.\n\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nFor each message:\n\n**MERGE_READY**:\nA polecat's work is ready for merge. Extract details and track for processing.\n\n```bash\n# Parse MERGE_READY message body:\n# Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\n# Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\n# Polecat: \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n# MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\n# Verified: clean git state, issue closed\n\n# Track in your merge queue for this patrol cycle:\n# - Branch name\n# - Issue ID\n# - Polecat name (REQUIRED for MERGED notification)\n# - MR bead ID (REQUIRED for closing after merge)\n```\n\n**IMPORTANT**: You MUST track the polecat name, MR bead ID, AND message ID - you will need them\nin merge-push step to send MERGED notification, close the MR bead, and archive the mail.\n\nMark as read. The work will be processed in queue-scan/process-branch.\n**Do NOT archive yet** - archive after merge/reject decision in merge-push step.\n\n**PATROL: Wake up**:\nWitness detected MRs waiting but refinery idle. Acknowledge and archive:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HELP / Blocked**:\nAssess and respond. If you can't help, escalate to Mayor.\nArchive after handling:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HANDOFF**:\nRead predecessor context. Check for in-flight merges.\nArchive after absorbing context:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Hygiene principle**: Archive messages after they're fully processed.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue. Inbox should be near-empty.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.389993-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:03.865535-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:03.865535-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-c0y","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.393643-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-ce6","title":"Run test suite","description":"Run the test suite.\n\n```bash\ngo test ./...\n```\n\nTrack results: pass count, fail count, specific failures.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.196163-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.323086-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.323086-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-ce6","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-3th","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.222525-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-cf3","title":"Create release tag","description":"Create annotated git tag.\n\n```bash\ngit tag -a v0.45.0 -m \"Release v0.45.0\"\n```\n\nVerify: `git tag -l | tail -5`\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.257743-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:04.079541-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:12:04.079541-08:00","close_reason":"Tag v0.45.0 created","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-cf3","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-9ka","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.278265-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-d7b","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-10T20:13:17.442141-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-10T20:24:29.145383-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T20:24:29.145383-08:00","close_reason":"Patrol: queue empty, no branches to merge","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-dj0","title":"beads-release","description":"Beads release workflow v2 - gate-aware async release.\n\nThis formula orchestrates a complete release cycle with async gates:\n\nPhase 1 (Polecat Work):\n 1. Preflight checks (clean git, up to date)\n 2. Documentation updates (CHANGELOG, info.go)\n 3. Version bump (all components)\n 4. Git operations (commit, tag, push)\n\nGate (Async Wait):\n 5. await-ci: Gate on GitHub Actions release.yml completion\n\nPhase 2 (Parallel Verification):\n 6. Verify GitHub release, npm package, PyPI package (concurrent)\n\nPhase 3 (Installation):\n 7. Local installation update\n 8. Daemon restart\n\n## Usage\n\n```bash\nbd mol wisp create beads-release --var version=0.44.0\n```\n\nOr assign to a polecat:\n```bash\ngt sling beads/polecats/p1 --formula beads-release --var version=0.44.0\n```\n\nThe polecat will complete Phase 1, then signal phase-complete. The gate blocks\nuntil release.yml finishes. A new polecat (or the same one) resumes for Phases 2-3.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","created_at":"2026-01-07T00:02:11.335159-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-07T00:11:26.667806-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-07T00:11:26.667806-08:00","close_reason":"Release v0.46.0 published: GitHub, npm, PyPI all verified"}
{"id":"bd-wisp-dz5","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-10T19:40:21.849288-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-10T19:45:58.671508-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T19:45:58.671508-08:00","close_reason":"Patrol complete: queue empty","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-ec4","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"hooked","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.389343-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:35.101521-08:00","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-eh4","title":"Verify npm package","description":"Confirm npm package published.\n\n```bash\nnpm show @beads/bd version\n```\n\nShould show 0.45.0.\n\nAlso check: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@beads/bd\n\nNote: npm registry may have a small propagation delay (1-2 min).\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.258891-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:52.238932-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:52.238932-08:00","close_reason":"All release artifacts verified: GitHub (9 assets), npm 0.45.0, PyPI 0.45.0","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-eh4","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-u9o","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.283957-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-fm4","title":"Update local installation","description":"Update local bd to the new version.\n\nOption 1 - Homebrew:\n```bash\nbrew upgrade bd\n```\n\nOption 2 - Install script:\n```bash\ncurl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/scripts/install.sh | bash\n```\n\nVerify:\n```bash\nbd --version\n```\n\nShould show 0.45.0.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.259261-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.106709-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:18:20.106709-08:00","close_reason":"Release v0.45.0 complete","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-fm4","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-gnr","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.286541-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-fm4","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-eh4","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.287962-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-fm4","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-04d","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.289399-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-gby","title":"Check for more work","description":"More branches to process?\n\n**Entry paths:**\n- Normal: After successful merge-push\n- Conflict-skip: After process-branch created conflict-resolution task\n\nIf yes: Return to process-branch with next branch.\nIf no: Continue to generate-summary.\n\n**Track for this cycle:**\n- branches_merged: count and names of successfully merged branches\n- branches_conflict: count and names of branches skipped due to conflicts\n- conflict_tasks: IDs of conflict-resolution tasks created\n\nThis tracking feeds into generate-summary for the patrol digest.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.197065-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.671718-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.671718-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-gby","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-mld","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.229663-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
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{"id":"bd-wisp-i97","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-11T18:41:41.403781-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-11T18:48:24.943006-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-11T18:48:24.943006-08:00","close_reason":"Patrol cycle: queue empty, no branches to merge, local main synced to 764f3747","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-mjq","title":"Handle test failures","description":"**VERIFICATION GATE**: This step enforces the Beads Promise.\n\nIf tests PASSED: This step auto-completes. Proceed to merge.\n\nIf tests FAILED:\n1. Diagnose: Is this a branch regression or pre-existing on main?\n2. If branch caused it:\n - Abort merge\n - Notify polecat: \"Tests failing. Please fix and resubmit.\"\n - Skip to loop-check\n3. If pre-existing on main:\n - Option A: Fix it yourself (you're the Engineer!)\n - Option B: File a bead: bd create --type=bug --priority=1 --title=\"...\"\n\n**GATE REQUIREMENT**: You CANNOT proceed to merge-push without:\n- Tests passing, OR\n- Fix committed, OR\n- Bead filed for the failure\n\nThis is non-negotiable. Never disavow. Never \"note and proceed.\" ","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.196466-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.440026-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.440026-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-mjq","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ce6","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.224814-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-mld","title":"Merge and push to main","description":"Merge to main and push. CRITICAL: Notifications come IMMEDIATELY after push.\n\n**Step 1: Merge and Push**\n```bash\ngit checkout main\ngit merge --ff-only temp\ngit push origin main\n```\n\n⚠️ **STOP HERE - DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL STEPS 2-3 COMPLETE**\n\n**Step 2: Send MERGED Notification (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\nRIGHT NOW, before any cleanup, send MERGED mail to Witness:\n\n```bash\ngt mail send \u003crig\u003e/witness -s \"MERGED \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\" -m \"Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\nIssue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nMerged-At: $(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)\"\n```\n\nThis signals the Witness to nuke the polecat worktree. WITHOUT THIS NOTIFICATION,\nPOLECAT WORKTREES ACCUMULATE INDEFINITELY AND THE LIFECYCLE BREAKS.\n\n**Step 3: Close MR Bead (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\n⚠️ **VERIFICATION BEFORE CLOSING**: Confirm the work is actually on main:\n```bash\n# Get the commit message/issue from the branch\ngit log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003cissue-id\u003e\"\n# OR verify the commit SHA is on main:\ngit branch --contains \u003ccommit-sha\u003e | grep main\n```\n\nIf work is NOT on main, DO NOT close the MR bead. Investigate first.\n\n```bash\nbd close \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e --reason \"Merged to main at $(git rev-parse --short HEAD)\"\n```\n\nThe MR bead ID was in the MERGE_READY message or find via:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open | grep \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n```\n\n**VALIDATION**: The MR bead's source_issue should be a valid bead ID (gt-xxxxx),\nnot a branch name. If source_issue contains a branch name, flag for investigation.\n\n**Step 4: Archive the MERGE_READY mail (REQUIRED)**\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmerge-ready-message-id\u003e\n```\nThe message ID was tracked when you processed inbox-check.\n\n**Step 5: Cleanup (only after Steps 2-4 confirmed)**\n```bash\ngit branch -d temp\ngit push origin --delete \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\n```\n\n**VERIFICATION GATE**: You CANNOT proceed to loop-check without:\n- [x] MERGED mail sent to witness\n- [x] MR bead closed\n- [x] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf you skipped notifications or archiving, GO BACK AND DO THEM NOW.\n\nMain has moved. Any remaining branches need rebasing on new baseline.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.196764-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.55647-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:49.55647-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-mld","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-mjq","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.227232-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-o09","title":"Run test suite","description":"Run the test suite.\n\n```bash\ngo test ./...\n```\n\nTrack results: pass count, fail count, specific failures.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.391037-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:27.389982-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:27.389982-08:00","close_reason":"Queue empty - no tests to run","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-o09","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.39682-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-o09","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-8ru","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.406031-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-pyf","title":"Generate handoff summary","description":"Summarize this patrol cycle.\n\n**VERIFICATION**: Before generating summary, confirm for each merged branch:\n- [ ] MERGED mail was sent to witness\n- [ ] MR bead was closed\n- [ ] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf any notifications or archiving were missed, do them now!\n\nInclude in summary:\n- Branches merged (count, names)\n- MERGED mails sent (count - should match branches merged)\n- MR beads closed (count - should match branches merged)\n- MERGE_READY mails archived (count - should match branches merged)\n- Test results (pass/fail)\n- Branches with conflicts (count, names)\n- Conflict-resolution tasks created (IDs)\n- Issues filed (if any)\n- Any escalations sent\n\n**Conflict tracking is important** for monitoring MQ health. If many branches\nconflict, it may indicate main is moving too fast or branches are too stale.\n\nThis becomes the digest when the patrol is squashed.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.197367-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:17.663658-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:17.663658-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-pyf","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-gby","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.232206-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-q7n","title":"Check refinery mail","description":"Check mail for MERGE_READY submissions, escalations, and messages.\n\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nFor each message:\n\n**MERGE_READY**:\nA polecat's work is ready for merge. Extract details and track for processing.\n\n```bash\n# Parse MERGE_READY message body:\n# Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\n# Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\n# Polecat: \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n# MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\n# Verified: clean git state, issue closed\n\n# Track in your merge queue for this patrol cycle:\n# - Branch name\n# - Issue ID\n# - Polecat name (REQUIRED for MERGED notification)\n# - MR bead ID (REQUIRED for closing after merge)\n```\n\n**IMPORTANT**: You MUST track the polecat name, MR bead ID, AND message ID - you will need them\nin merge-push step to send MERGED notification, close the MR bead, and archive the mail.\n\nMark as read. The work will be processed in queue-scan/process-branch.\n**Do NOT archive yet** - archive after merge/reject decision in merge-push step.\n\n**PATROL: Wake up**:\nWitness detected MRs waiting but refinery idle. Acknowledge and archive:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HELP / Blocked**:\nAssess and respond. If you can't help, escalate to Mayor.\nArchive after handling:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**HANDOFF**:\nRead predecessor context. Check for in-flight merges.\nArchive after absorbing context:\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Hygiene principle**: Archive messages after they're fully processed.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue. Inbox should be near-empty.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.195173-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:25.54453-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:25.54453-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-qx6","title":"End-of-cycle inbox hygiene","description":"Verify inbox hygiene before ending patrol cycle.\n\n**Step 1: Check inbox state**\n```bash\ngt mail inbox\n```\n\nInbox should contain ONLY:\n- Unprocessed MERGE_READY messages (will process next cycle)\n- Active work items\n\n**Step 2: Archive any stale messages**\n\nLook for messages that were processed but not archived:\n- PATROL: Wake up that was acknowledged → archive\n- HELP/Blocked that was handled → archive\n- MERGE_READY where merge completed but archive was missed → archive\n\n```bash\n# For each stale message found:\ngt mail archive \u003cmessage-id\u003e\n```\n\n**Step 3: Check for orphaned MR beads**\n\nLook for open MR beads with no corresponding branch:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open\n```\n\nFor each open MR bead:\n1. Check if branch exists: `git ls-remote origin refs/heads/\u003cbranch\u003e`\n2. If branch gone, verify work is on main: `git log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003csource_issue\u003e\"`\n3. If work on main → close MR with reason \"Merged (verified on main)\"\n4. If work NOT on main → investigate before closing:\n - Check source_issue validity (should be gt-xxxxx, not branch name)\n - Search reflog/dangling commits if possible\n - If unverifiable, close with reason \"Unverifiable - no audit trail\"\n - File bead if this indicates lost work\n\n**NEVER close an MR bead without verifying the work landed or is unrecoverable.**\n\n**Goal**: Inbox should have ≤3 active messages at end of cycle.\nKeep only: pending MRs in queue.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.781078-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:31.731741-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:31.731741-08:00","close_reason":"No mail to process","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-qx6","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-gco","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.822838-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-s9j","title":"Mechanical rebase","description":"Pick next branch from queue. Attempt mechanical rebase on current main.\n\n**Step 1: Checkout and attempt rebase**\n```bash\ngit checkout -b temp origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\ngit rebase origin/main\n```\n\n**Step 2: Check rebase result**\n\nThe rebase exits with:\n- Exit code 0: Success - proceed to run-tests\n- Exit code 1 (conflicts): Conflict detected - proceed to Step 3\n\nTo detect conflict state after rebase fails:\n```bash\n# Check if we're in a conflicted rebase state\nls .git/rebase-merge 2\u003e/dev/null \u0026\u0026 echo \"CONFLICT_STATE\"\n```\n\n**Step 3: Handle conflicts (if any)**\n\nIf rebase SUCCEEDED (exit code 0):\n- Skip to run-tests step (continue normal merge flow)\n\nIf rebase FAILED with conflicts:\n\n1. **Abort the rebase** (DO NOT leave repo in conflicted state):\n```bash\ngit rebase --abort\n```\n\n2. **Record conflict metadata**:\n```bash\n# Capture main SHA for reference\nMAIN_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/main)\nBRANCH_SHA=$(git rev-parse origin/\u003cpolecat-branch\u003e)\n```\n\n3. **Create conflict-resolution task**:\n```bash\nbd create --type=task --priority=1 --title=\"Resolve merge conflicts: \u003coriginal-issue-title\u003e\" --description=\"## Conflict Resolution Required\n\nOriginal MR: \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e\nBranch: \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\nOriginal Issue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nConflict with main at: ${MAIN_SHA}\nBranch SHA: ${BRANCH_SHA}\n\n## Instructions\n1. Clone/checkout the branch\n2. Rebase on current main: git rebase origin/main\n3. Resolve conflicts\n4. Force push: git push -f origin \u003cbranch\u003e\n5. Close this task when done\n\nThe MR will be re-queued for processing after conflicts are resolved.\"\n```\n\n4. **Skip this MR** (do NOT delete branch or close MR bead):\n- Leave branch intact for conflict resolution\n- Leave MR bead open (will be re-processed after resolution)\n- Continue to loop-check for next branch\n\n**CRITICAL**: Never delete a branch that has conflicts. The branch contains\nthe original work and must be preserved for conflict resolution.\n\nTrack: rebase result (success/conflict), conflict task ID if created.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.7789-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:15.077005-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:15.077005-08:00","close_reason":"Skipped - no branches in queue","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-s9j","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-vqe","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.804577-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-t6l","title":"Merge and push to main","description":"Merge to main and push. CRITICAL: Notifications come IMMEDIATELY after push.\n\n**Step 1: Merge and Push**\n```bash\ngit checkout main\ngit merge --ff-only temp\ngit push origin main\n```\n\n⚠️ **STOP HERE - DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL STEPS 2-3 COMPLETE**\n\n**Step 2: Send MERGED Notification (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\nRIGHT NOW, before any cleanup, send MERGED mail to Witness:\n\n```bash\ngt mail send \u003crig\u003e/witness -s \"MERGED \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\" -m \"Branch: \u003cbranch\u003e\nIssue: \u003cissue-id\u003e\nMerged-At: $(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)\"\n```\n\nThis signals the Witness to nuke the polecat worktree. WITHOUT THIS NOTIFICATION,\nPOLECAT WORKTREES ACCUMULATE INDEFINITELY AND THE LIFECYCLE BREAKS.\n\n**Step 3: Close MR Bead (REQUIRED - DO THIS IMMEDIATELY)**\n\n⚠️ **VERIFICATION BEFORE CLOSING**: Confirm the work is actually on main:\n```bash\n# Get the commit message/issue from the branch\ngit log origin/main --oneline | grep \"\u003cissue-id\u003e\"\n# OR verify the commit SHA is on main:\ngit branch --contains \u003ccommit-sha\u003e | grep main\n```\n\nIf work is NOT on main, DO NOT close the MR bead. Investigate first.\n\n```bash\nbd close \u003cmr-bead-id\u003e --reason \"Merged to main at $(git rev-parse --short HEAD)\"\n```\n\nThe MR bead ID was in the MERGE_READY message or find via:\n```bash\nbd list --type=merge-request --status=open | grep \u003cpolecat-name\u003e\n```\n\n**VALIDATION**: The MR bead's source_issue should be a valid bead ID (gt-xxxxx),\nnot a branch name. If source_issue contains a branch name, flag for investigation.\n\n**Step 4: Archive the MERGE_READY mail (REQUIRED)**\n```bash\ngt mail archive \u003cmerge-ready-message-id\u003e\n```\nThe message ID was tracked when you processed inbox-check.\n\n**Step 5: Cleanup (only after Steps 2-4 confirmed)**\n```bash\ngit branch -d temp\ngit push origin --delete \u003cpolecat-branch\u003e\n```\n\n**VERIFICATION GATE**: You CANNOT proceed to loop-check without:\n- [x] MERGED mail sent to witness\n- [x] MR bead closed\n- [x] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf you skipped notifications or archiving, GO BACK AND DO THEM NOW.\n\nMain has moved. Any remaining branches need rebasing on new baseline.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.391672-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:29.154508-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:29.154508-08:00","close_reason":"Queue empty - nothing to merge","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-t6l","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.398611-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-t6l","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-4td","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.408506-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-tkf","title":"Handle test failures","description":"**VERIFICATION GATE**: This step enforces the Beads Promise.\n\nIf tests PASSED: This step auto-completes. Proceed to merge.\n\nIf tests FAILED:\n1. Diagnose: Is this a branch regression or pre-existing on main?\n2. If branch caused it:\n - Abort merge\n - Notify polecat: \"Tests failing. Please fix and resubmit.\"\n - Skip to loop-check\n3. If pre-existing on main:\n - Option A: Fix it yourself (you're the Engineer!)\n - Option B: File a bead: bd create --type=bug --priority=1 --title=\"...\"\n\n**GATE REQUIREMENT**: You CANNOT proceed to merge-push without:\n- Tests passing, OR\n- Fix committed, OR\n- Bead filed for the failure\n\nThis is non-negotiable. Never disavow. Never \"note and proceed.\" ","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.779587-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:16.670629-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:16.670629-08:00","close_reason":"Skipped - no branches in queue","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-tkf","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-8ke","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.809281-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-tno","title":"Burn and respawn or loop","description":"End of patrol cycle decision.\n\n**Step 1: Estimate remaining context**\n\nAsk yourself:\n- Have I processed many branches this cycle?\n- Is the conversation getting long?\n- Am I starting to lose track of earlier context?\n\nRule of thumb: If you've done 3+ merges or processed significant cleanup work,\nit's time for a fresh session.\n\n**Step 2: Decision tree**\n\nIf queue non-empty AND context LOW:\n- Squash this wisp to digest\n- Spawn fresh patrol wisp\n- Return to inbox-check\n\nIf queue empty OR context HIGH OR good stopping point:\n- Squash wisp with summary digest\n- Use `gt handoff` for clean session transition:\n\n```bash\ngt handoff -s \"Patrol complete\" -m \"Merged X branches, Y tests passed.\nQueue: empty/N remaining\nNext: [any notes for successor]\"\n```\n\n**Why gt handoff?**\n- Sends handoff mail to yourself with context\n- Respawns with fresh Claude instance\n- SessionStart hook runs gt prime\n- Successor picks up from your hook\n\n**DO NOT just exit.** Always use `gt handoff` for proper lifecycle.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.198268-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:31.935242-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T01:28:31.935242-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-tno","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-4tc","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T01:27:11.240337-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-u9o","title":"Await CI: release.yml completion","description":"Gate step: Wait for GitHub Actions release workflow to complete.\n\nThis gate blocks until the release.yml workflow run succeeds.\nThe Refinery auto-discovers the workflow run triggered by v0.45.0\nand closes this gate when it completes.\n\nExpected time: 5-10 minutes\n\nThe gate monitors:\n- Build artifacts (all platforms)\n- Test suite pass\n- npm publish\n- PyPI publish\n\nIf the workflow fails, this gate remains open and requires manual intervention.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.258324-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:28.463543-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:17:28.463543-08:00","close_reason":"Release workflow completed successfully","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-u9o","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-99t","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.268008-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-u9o","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-84x","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.281571-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
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{"id":"bd-wisp-v0n","title":"Verify version consistency","description":"Confirm all versions match 0.45.0.\n\n```bash\ngrep 'Version = ' cmd/bd/version.go\njq -r '.version' .claude-plugin/plugin.json\njq -r '.version' npm-package/package.json\ngrep 'version = ' integrations/beads-mcp/pyproject.toml\n```\n\nAll should show 0.45.0.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.257354-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:24.898472-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:11:24.898472-08:00","close_reason":"Version bumped and verified: 0.45.0","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-v0n","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-bye","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.276314-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-vqe","title":"Scan merge queue","description":"Check the beads merge queue - this is the SOURCE OF TRUTH for pending merges.\n\n```bash\ngit fetch --prune origin\ngt mq list \u003crig\u003e\n```\n\nThe beads MQ tracks all pending merge requests. Do NOT rely on `git branch -r | grep polecat`\nas branches may exist without MR beads, or MR beads may exist for already-merged work.\n\nIf queue empty, skip to context-check step.\n\nFor each MR in the queue, verify the branch still exists:\n```bash\ngit branch -r | grep \u003cbranch\u003e\n```\n\nIf branch doesn't exist for a queued MR:\n- Close the MR bead: `bd close \u003cmr-id\u003e --reason \"Branch no longer exists\"`\n- Remove from processing queue\n\nTrack verified MR list for this cycle.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.778524-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:06.623602-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:06.623602-08:00","close_reason":"Merge queue empty - no branches waiting","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-vqe","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-6fb","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.802492-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-w75","title":"Preflight: Check git status","description":"Ensure working tree is clean before starting release.\n\n```bash\ngit status\n```\n\nIf there are uncommitted changes, either:\n- Commit them first\n- Stash them: `git stash`\n- Abort and resolve\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.256152-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:08:35.66615-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:08:35.66615-08:00","close_reason":"Preflight checks passed"}
{"id":"bd-wisp-xuq","title":"Scan merge queue","description":"Check the beads merge queue - this is the SOURCE OF TRUTH for pending merges.\n\n```bash\ngit fetch --prune origin\ngt mq list \u003crig\u003e\n```\n\nThe beads MQ tracks all pending merge requests. Do NOT rely on `git branch -r | grep polecat`\nas branches may exist without MR beads, or MR beads may exist for already-merged work.\n\nIf queue empty, skip to context-check step.\n\nFor each MR in the queue, verify the branch still exists:\n```bash\ngit branch -r | grep \u003cbranch\u003e\n```\n\nIf branch doesn't exist for a queued MR:\n- Close the MR bead: `bd close \u003cmr-id\u003e --reason \"Branch no longer exists\"`\n- Remove from processing queue\n\nTrack verified MR list for this cycle.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.390366-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:17.448649-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T02:45:17.448649-08:00","close_reason":"Closed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-xuq","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.394937-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-xuq","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-c0y","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.403964-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-xwx","title":"mol-refinery-patrol","description":"Merge queue processor patrol loop.\n\nThe Refinery is the Engineer in the engine room. You process polecat branches, merging them to main one at a time with sequential rebasing.\n\n**The Scotty Test**: Before proceeding past any failure, ask yourself: \"Would Scotty walk past a warp core leak because it existed before his shift?\"\n\n## Merge Flow\n\nThe Refinery receives MERGE_READY mail from Witnesses when polecats complete work:\n\n```\nWitness Refinery Git\n │ │ │\n │ MERGE_READY │ │\n │─────────────────────────\u003e│ │\n │ │ │\n │ (verify branch) │\n │ │ fetch \u0026 rebase │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ (run tests) │\n │ │ │\n │ (if pass) │\n │ │ merge \u0026 push │\n │ │──────────────────────────\u003e│\n │ │ │\n │ MERGED │ │\n │\u003c─────────────────────────│ │\n │ │ │\n```\n\nAfter successful merge, Refinery sends MERGED mail back to Witness so it can\ncomplete cleanup (nuke the polecat worktree).","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"epic","assignee":"beads/refinery","created_at":"2026-01-10T18:23:27.131593-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-10T18:29:19.904299-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T18:29:19.904299-08:00","close_reason":"Patrol complete: queue empty, no branches to merge","ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-yrg","title":"Check own context limit","description":"Check own context usage.\n\nIf context is HIGH (\u003e80%):\n- Write handoff summary\n- Prepare for burn/respawn\n\nIf context is LOW:\n- Can continue processing","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.392592-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.392592-08:00","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-yrg","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-ec4","type":"parent-child","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.401271-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"},{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-yrg","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-2f0","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T02:44:24.413133-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wisp-z85","title":"Preflight: Pull latest","description":"Ensure we're up to date with origin.\n\n```bash\ngit pull --rebase\n```\n\nResolve any conflicts before proceeding.\n","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.25637-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-06T20:08:35.668191-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-06T20:08:35.668191-08:00","close_reason":"Preflight checks passed","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-z85","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-w75","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-06T20:07:32.272193-08:00","created_by":"beads/crew/dave"}]}
{"id":"bd-wisp-ztj","title":"Generate handoff summary","description":"Summarize this patrol cycle.\n\n**VERIFICATION**: Before generating summary, confirm for each merged branch:\n- [ ] MERGED mail was sent to witness\n- [ ] MR bead was closed\n- [ ] MERGE_READY mail archived\n\nIf any notifications or archiving were missed, do them now!\n\nInclude in summary:\n- Branches merged (count, names)\n- MERGED mails sent (count - should match branches merged)\n- MR beads closed (count - should match branches merged)\n- MERGE_READY mails archived (count - should match branches merged)\n- Test results (pass/fail)\n- Branches with conflicts (count, names)\n- Conflict-resolution tasks created (IDs)\n- Issues filed (if any)\n- Any escalations sent\n\n**Conflict tracking is important** for monitoring MQ health. If many branches\nconflict, it may indicate main is moving too fast or branches are too stale.\n\nThis becomes the digest when the patrol is squashed.","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.780484-08:00","updated_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:24.735684-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-12T00:35:24.735684-08:00","close_reason":"Summary: Queue empty, no branches processed this cycle","dependencies":[{"issue_id":"bd-wisp-ztj","depends_on_id":"bd-wisp-bmc","type":"blocks","created_at":"2026-01-12T00:34:44.816888-08:00","created_by":"beads/refinery"}],"ephemeral":true}
{"id":"bd-wlzsd","title":"Merge: obsidian-mk99kht7","description":"branch: polecat/obsidian-mk99kht7\ntarget: main\nsource_issue: obsidian-mk99kht7\nrig: beads\nagent_bead: bd-beads-polecat-obsidian\nretry_count: 0\nlast_conflict_sha: null\nconflict_task_id: null","status":"closed","priority":2,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2026-01-10T21:03:34.490385-08:00","created_by":"beads/polecats/obsidian","updated_at":"2026-01-10T21:53:11.57128-08:00","closed_at":"2026-01-10T21:53:11.57128-08:00","close_reason":"Branch no longer exists on remote","labels":["gt:merge-request"]}