Add Agent Mail multi-workspace deployment guide and scripts

- docs/AGENT_MAIL_DEPLOYMENT.md: 10-step deployment plan for 13 workspaces
- docs/AGENT_MAIL_MULTI_WORKSPACE_SETUP.md: Architecture and configuration guide
- scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh: Auto-configure .envrc per workspace
- scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh: Start Agent Mail server
- scripts/stop-agent-mail-server.sh: Stop Agent Mail server
- scripts/agent-mail-status.sh: Monitor server and all channels

Supports 3-channel setup: beads.dev, vc.dev, wyvern.dev
Ready for 0.23.0 deployment with Agent Mail integration

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# Agent Mail Deployment - Last Mile Steps
Complete step-by-step guide to deploy Agent Mail across all 12 beads-enabled workspaces.
## Prerequisites
- ✅ MCP Agent Mail package installed at `~/src/mcp_agent_mail/`
- ✅ beads integration code completed (just finished)
- ✅ Helper scripts created in `scripts/`
- ✅ direnv installed (`brew install direnv`)
- ✅ direnv hook added to shell config
## Architecture Overview
**One Server, Three Channels:**
- **Agent Mail Server**: Single instance on `http://127.0.0.1:8765`
- **beads.dev**: 5 beads workers communicate here
- **vc.dev**: 5 vc workers communicate here
- **wyvern.dev**: 3 wyvern workers communicate here
**Total: 13 workspaces** (12 repos + main beads for version bump)
## Step 1: Version Bump (5 minutes)
Since Agent Mail integration is brand new, bump beads version first.
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
# Determine new version (check current first)
./bd --version
# Example output: bd version 0.16.0
# Bump to next version
./scripts/bump-version.sh 0.23.0 --commit
# Push to trigger release
git push origin main
git push origin v0.23.0
```
**Rationale:** All workspaces should use the new version with Agent Mail support.
## Step 2: Start Agent Mail Server (2 minutes)
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
# Start server in background
./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh
# Expected output:
# ✅ Agent Mail server started successfully!
# PID: 12345
# Health: http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
# Web UI: http://127.0.0.1:8765/mail
# Verify server health
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
# Expected: {"status": "healthy"}
```
**Troubleshooting:**
- If port 8765 in use: `lsof -i :8765` then `kill <PID>`
- If server fails: Check `~/agent-mail.log` for errors
- If venv missing: See installation steps in `docs/AGENT_MAIL_QUICKSTART.md`
## Step 3: Configure All Workspaces (10 minutes)
Run setup script in each workspace to create `.envrc` files.
### 3a. Configure 5 beads repos
```bash
# Main beads repo
cd ~/src/beads
../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# cino/beads fork
cd ~/src/cino/beads
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# dave/beads fork
cd ~/src/dave/beads
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# emma/beads fork
cd ~/src/emma/beads
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# fred/beads fork (current repo)
cd ~/src/fred/beads
./scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
```
**Expected .envrc content:**
```bash
# Agent Mail Configuration
export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8765
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-beads-macbook # (varies by workspace/hostname)
export BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
```
### 3b. Configure 5 vc repos
```bash
# Main vc repo (if standalone exists)
cd ~/src/vc
../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# cino/vc
cd ~/src/cino/vc
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# dave/vc
cd ~/src/dave/vc
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# fred/vc
cd ~/src/fred/vc
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# (One more standalone vc if it exists - adjust path as needed)
```
**Expected PROJECT_ID:** `vc.dev`
### 3c. Configure 3 wyvern repos
```bash
# Main wyvern repo
cd ~/src/wyvern
../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# cino/wyvern
cd ~/src/cino/wyvern
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
# fred/wyvern
cd ~/src/fred/wyvern
../../fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
direnv allow
```
**Expected PROJECT_ID:** `wyvern.dev`
## Step 4: Upgrade beads Binary Everywhere (5 minutes)
After version bump in Step 1, upgrade all workspaces to new version.
```bash
# Wait for GitHub release to build (check https://github.com/steveyegge/beads/releases)
# Or build locally if impatient
# Option 1: Install from release (when ready)
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/install.sh | bash
# Option 2: Build locally and copy to all repos
cd ~/src/fred/beads
go build -o bd ./cmd/bd
# Copy to other repos (example for beads repos)
cp bd ~/src/beads/bd
cp bd ~/src/cino/beads/bd
cp bd ~/src/dave/beads/bd
cp bd ~/src/emma/beads/bd
# Verify new version includes Agent Mail support
cd ~/src/fred/beads
./bd --version
# Expected: bd version 0.23.0 (or whatever you bumped to)
./bd info --json | grep -i agent
# Expected: JSON output showing agent_mail config
```
## Step 5: Document Configuration (2 minutes)
Add Agent Mail config to each workspace's AGENTS.md (if applicable). Agents need these instructions before testing.
Example for vc repos:
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/vc
# Add to AGENTS.md (or create if missing)
cat >> AGENTS.md <<'EOF'
## Agent Mail Configuration
This workspace participates in multi-agent coordination via MCP Agent Mail.
**Channel**: vc.dev (shared with all vc workers)
**Server**: http://127.0.0.1:8765
**Agent Name**: fred-vc-<hostname>
**Configuration**: Loaded automatically via `.envrc` (direnv)
**Tightly coupled workers**:
- ~/src/vc
- ~/src/cino/vc
- ~/src/dave/vc
- ~/src/fred/vc
- (one more standalone)
All vc workers coordinate issue reservations in real-time (<100ms latency).
**Cross-project coordination**: vc → beads bugs filed via git/PRs (not Agent Mail messaging)
See `docs/AGENT_MAIL_MULTI_WORKSPACE_SETUP.md` for details.
EOF
```
Repeat for beads and wyvern workspaces with appropriate channel names.
## Step 6: Test Same-Channel Coordination (5 minutes)
Verify agents in same channel can see each other's reservations.
### 6a. Test vc.dev channel (2 vc repos)
**Terminal 1 - fred/vc:**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/vc
# Verify env vars
echo $BEADS_PROJECT_ID # Expected: vc.dev
echo $BEADS_AGENT_NAME # Expected: fred-vc-<hostname>
# Create test issue and reserve it
bd create "Test Agent Mail coordination" -p 2 -t task
# Example output: bd-test42
bd update bd-test42 --status in_progress
# Expected: ✅ Reserved bd-test42 for fred-vc-macbook
```
**Terminal 2 - cino/vc:**
```bash
cd ~/src/cino/vc
# Verify env vars
echo $BEADS_PROJECT_ID # Expected: vc.dev
echo $BEADS_AGENT_NAME # Expected: cino-vc-<hostname>
# Try to claim same issue
bd update bd-test42 --status in_progress
# Expected: ❌ Error - bd-test42 already reserved by fred-vc-macbook
```
**Success!** Collision prevented across different repos in same channel.
**Terminal 1 - Cleanup:**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/vc
bd close bd-test42 "Test complete"
# Expected: ✅ Reservation released
```
### 6b. Test channel isolation
Verify agents in different channels DON'T interfere.
**Terminal 1 - fred/beads (beads.dev):**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
bd create "Test channel isolation" -p 2
# Example: Created bd-test1
bd update bd-test1 --status in_progress
# Expected: Success
```
**Terminal 2 - fred/vc (vc.dev):**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/vc
bd create "Test channel isolation" -p 2
# Example: Created bd-test2
bd update bd-test2 --status in_progress
# Expected: Success (no conflict - different channel!)
```
**Both reservations succeed** because they're in different channels.
## Step 7: Monitor All Channels (2 minutes)
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
# Check overall status
./scripts/agent-mail-status.sh
# Expected output:
# === Agent Mail Status ===
# Server Process: ✅ Running (PID: 12345)
# Server Health: ✅ OK
# Active Projects:
# • beads.dev
# • vc.dev
# • wyvern.dev
# Active File Reservations:
# (list of current reservations across all channels)
# Open Web UI for visual monitoring
open http://127.0.0.1:8765/mail
```
## Step 8: Make Server Auto-Start on Reboot (Optional, 5 minutes)
Use macOS launchd for automatic server startup.
```bash
# Create launchd plist
cat > ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist <<'EOF'
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.user.mcp-agent-mail</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail/.venv/bin/python</string>
<string>-m</string>
<string>mcp_agent_mail.cli</string>
<string>serve-http</string>
<string>--host</string>
<string>127.0.0.1</string>
<string>--port</string>
<string>8765</string>
</array>
<key>WorkingDirectory</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail.log</string>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail-error.log</string>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# Load service
launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist
# Verify loaded
launchctl list | grep mcp-agent-mail
# Expected: Shows PID and status
# Test restart
sudo reboot # (or just log out/in)
# After reboot, verify server auto-started:
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
```
## Step 9: Auto-Start on Reboot (Optional, 5 minutes)
Use macOS launchd for automatic server startup.
```bash
# Create launchd plist
cat > ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist <<'EOF'
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.user.mcp-agent-mail</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail/.venv/bin/python</string>
<string>-m</string>
<string>mcp_agent_mail.cli</string>
<string>serve-http</string>
<string>--host</string>
<string>127.0.0.1</string>
<string>--port</string>
<string>8765</string>
</array>
<key>WorkingDirectory</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail.log</string>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail-error.log</string>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# Load service
launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist
# Verify loaded
launchctl list | grep mcp-agent-mail
# Expected: Shows PID and status
# Test restart
sudo reboot # (or just log out/in)
# After reboot, verify server auto-started:
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
```
## Step 10: Verification Checklist
Run through this checklist to confirm deployment success.
### ✅ Server Health
- [ ] `curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health` returns `{"status": "healthy"}`
- [ ] PID file exists: `cat ~/agent-mail.pid`
- [ ] Process running: `ps -p $(cat ~/agent-mail.pid)`
- [ ] Logs clean: `tail ~/agent-mail.log` (no errors)
### ✅ Workspace Configuration
- [ ] All 13 workspaces have `.envrc` files
- [ ] All `.envrc` files have correct `BEADS_PROJECT_ID`:
- 5 beads repos → `beads.dev`
- 5 vc repos → `vc.dev`
- 3 wyvern repos → `wyvern.dev`
- [ ] All workspaces allowed: `direnv allow` in each
- [ ] Env vars load automatically when `cd`-ing into workspace
### ✅ beads Binary
- [ ] All workspaces using new version with Agent Mail support
- [ ] `bd --version` shows 0.23.0+ everywhere
- [ ] `bd info --json | grep agent_mail` shows config
### ✅ Multi-Agent Coordination
- [ ] Same channel: Reservation conflict works (tested in Step 6a)
- [ ] Different channels: No interference (tested in Step 6b)
- [ ] Web UI shows all 3 channels: http://127.0.0.1:8765/mail
- [ ] Status script works: `./scripts/agent-mail-status.sh`
### ✅ Persistence
- [ ] Server survives reboot (if launchd configured in Step 8)
- [ ] Reservations cleared on server restart (expected behavior)
- [ ] Agents re-register automatically after server restart
## Common Issues
### Issue: direnv not loading .envrc
**Symptoms:**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
echo $BEADS_PROJECT_ID
# (empty output)
```
**Fix:**
```bash
# Check direnv hook installed
grep direnv ~/.zshrc
# Should see: eval "$(direnv hook zsh)"
# If missing, add it
echo 'eval "$(direnv hook zsh)"' >> ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zshrc
# Allow .envrc
cd ~/src/fred/beads
direnv allow
```
### Issue: Agent names collide
**Symptoms:** Two workspaces use same `BEADS_AGENT_NAME`
**Fix:** Edit `.envrc` to make agent names unique:
```bash
# Bad (collision!)
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-beads-macbook # Same in fred/beads and fred/vc
# Good (unique)
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-beads-macbook # In fred/beads
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-vc-macbook # In fred/vc
```
The `setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh` script already handles this by including workspace name.
### Issue: Server not accessible
**Symptoms:**
```bash
bd update bd-42 --status in_progress
# WARN Agent Mail unavailable, falling back to git-only mode
```
**Fix:**
```bash
# Check server health
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
# If unreachable, restart server:
./scripts/stop-agent-mail-server.sh
./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh
```
### Issue: Old reservations stuck
**Symptoms:** Agent crashed but reservation persists
**Fix:**
```bash
# Option 1: Release via API
curl -X DELETE http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/reservations/bd-stuck
# Option 2: Restart server (clears all)
./scripts/stop-agent-mail-server.sh
./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh
```
## Maintenance
### Daily Operations
**Start/stop server manually:**
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh
./scripts/stop-agent-mail-server.sh
```
**Check status:**
```bash
./scripts/agent-mail-status.sh
```
**View logs:**
```bash
tail -f ~/agent-mail.log
```
**Monitor Web UI:**
```bash
open http://127.0.0.1:8765/mail
```
### Upgrading beads
When you bump beads version in the future:
```bash
cd ~/src/fred/beads
# Bump version
./scripts/bump-version.sh 0.24.0 --commit
git push origin main
git push origin v0.24.0
# Wait for release, then upgrade all workspaces
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/install.sh | bash
# Or rebuild locally and distribute
go build -o bd ./cmd/bd
# ... copy to other repos
```
### Adding New Workspaces
To add a new workspace to Agent Mail coordination:
```bash
# Example: Adding ~/src/gina/beads
cd ~/src/gina/beads
# Run setup script
~/src/fred/beads/scripts/setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh .
# Allow direnv
direnv allow
# Verify configuration
echo $BEADS_PROJECT_ID
# Expected: beads.dev (or vc.dev/wyvern.dev)
# Test reservation
bd ready | head -1 | xargs -I {} bd update {} --status in_progress
# Should work immediately
```
## Success Criteria
You've successfully deployed Agent Mail when:
1.**Server running**: `curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health` returns healthy
2.**All workspaces configured**: 13 `.envrc` files created and allowed
3.**Three channels active**: beads.dev, vc.dev, wyvern.dev visible in Web UI
4.**Coordination works**: Reservation conflict test passes (Step 6a)
5.**Isolation works**: Different channels don't interfere (Step 6b)
6.**Monitoring works**: Status script shows all active projects
7.**Auto-start works**: Server survives reboot (if Step 8 completed)
## Next Steps
After successful deployment:
1. **Start using bd normally** - Agent Mail coordination happens automatically
2. **Monitor reservations** via Web UI during concurrent work
3. **File issues** for any coordination bugs (rare with hash-based IDs)
4. **Consider MCP integration** for Claude Desktop (see `docs/AGENT_MAIL_QUICKSTART.md`)
5. **Wait for cross-project messaging** (planned in Agent Mail roadmap)
## Reference
- **Main Guide**: [AGENT_MAIL_MULTI_WORKSPACE_SETUP.md](AGENT_MAIL_MULTI_WORKSPACE_SETUP.md)
- **Quick Start**: [AGENT_MAIL_QUICKSTART.md](AGENT_MAIL_QUICKSTART.md)
- **Architecture**: [AGENT_MAIL.md](AGENT_MAIL.md)
- **ADR**: [adr/002-agent-mail-integration.md](../adr/002-agent-mail-integration.md)
## Timeline Estimate
- **Step 1** (Version bump): 5 minutes
- **Step 2** (Start server): 2 minutes
- **Step 3** (Configure 13 workspaces): 10 minutes
- **Step 4** (Upgrade binaries): 5 minutes
- **Step 5** (Document): 2 minutes
- **Step 6** (Same-channel test): 5 minutes
- **Step 7** (Channel isolation test): 5 minutes
- **Step 8** (Monitor): 2 minutes
- **Step 9** (Auto-start, optional): 5 minutes
- **Step 10** (Verify checklist): 5 minutes
**Total: ~46 minutes** (or ~41 minutes if skipping auto-start)
You're ready to deploy! 🚀

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# Multi-Workspace Agent Mail Setup
Guide for running Agent Mail across multiple beads repositories.
## Service Management
### Start Agent Mail Server (One Instance for All Projects)
```bash
# Start in background with nohup
cd ~/src/mcp_agent_mail
source .venv/bin/activate
nohup python -m mcp_agent_mail.cli serve-http --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8765 > ~/agent-mail.log 2>&1 &
echo $! > ~/agent-mail.pid
```
### Check Server Status
```bash
# Health check
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/health
# View logs
tail -f ~/agent-mail.log
# Check process
ps aux | grep mcp_agent_mail
# Or use saved PID
ps -p $(cat ~/agent-mail.pid) || echo "Server not running"
```
### Restart Server
```bash
# Kill old server
kill $(cat ~/agent-mail.pid) 2>/dev/null || pkill -f mcp_agent_mail
# Start fresh
cd ~/src/mcp_agent_mail
source .venv/bin/activate
nohup python -m mcp_agent_mail.cli serve-http --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8765 > ~/agent-mail.log 2>&1 &
echo $! > ~/agent-mail.pid
```
### Auto-Start on Reboot (macOS launchd)
```bash
# Create ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist
cat > ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist <<'EOF'
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.user.mcp-agent-mail</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail/.venv/bin/python</string>
<string>-m</string>
<string>mcp_agent_mail.cli</string>
<string>serve-http</string>
<string>--host</string>
<string>127.0.0.1</string>
<string>--port</string>
<string>8765</string>
</array>
<key>WorkingDirectory</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/src/mcp_agent_mail</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail.log</string>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/Users/stevey/agent-mail-error.log</string>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# Load service
launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.mcp-agent-mail.plist
# Check status
launchctl list | grep mcp-agent-mail
```
## Project Configuration Strategy
**Three team channels** for tightly-coupled workers:
```bash
beads.dev → All beads workers (5 repos)
vc.dev → All vc workers (5 repos)
wyvern.dev → All wyvern workers (3 repos)
```
**Why this design:**
- Each team's workers are tightly coupled and need frequent coordination
- Simple namespace strings (no filesystem paths required)
- Usenet-style naming for clarity
- Cross-project filing handled via git/PRs for now (until Agent Mail adds cross-project messaging)
### Configuration by Workspace
```bash
# All beads repos use same project
~/src/beads → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
~/src/cino/beads → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
~/src/dave/beads → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
~/src/emma/beads → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
~/src/fred/beads → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
# All vc repos use same project
~/src/cino/vc → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=vc.dev
~/src/dave/vc → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=vc.dev
~/src/fred/vc → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=vc.dev
~/src/vc → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=vc.dev
(standalone at ~/src/vc if exists)
# All wyvern repos use same project
~/src/cino/wyvern → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=wyvern.dev
~/src/fred/wyvern → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=wyvern.dev
~/src/wyvern → BEADS_PROJECT_ID=wyvern.dev
```
## Per-Directory Configuration
Create `.envrc` or `.env` file in each workspace:
### Example: ~/src/fred/vc/.envrc
```bash
# Agent Mail Configuration for fred's vc
export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8765
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-vc-$(hostname)
export BEADS_PROJECT_ID=vc.dev
# Load with direnv
# Install direnv: brew install direnv
# Then: direnv allow
```
### Example: ~/src/cino/beads/.envrc
```bash
# Agent Mail Configuration for cino's beads fork
export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8765
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=cino-beads-$(hostname)
export BEADS_PROJECT_ID=beads.dev
```
### Quick Setup Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# setup-agent-mail.sh - Run in each workspace
WORKSPACE=$(pwd)
WORKSPACE_NAME=$(basename $WORKSPACE)
PARENT=$(basename $(dirname $WORKSPACE))
# Determine project ID based on coupling
case "$WORKSPACE_NAME" in
vc|wyvern)
# Tightly coupled - use parent coordination project
PROJECT_ID="/Users/stevey/src/${PARENT}/coordination"
;;
beads)
# Loosely coupled - use workspace as project
PROJECT_ID="$WORKSPACE"
;;
*)
# Default - use workspace
PROJECT_ID="$WORKSPACE"
;;
esac
cat > .envrc <<EOF
# Agent Mail Configuration
export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8765
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=${PARENT}-${WORKSPACE_NAME}-\$(hostname)
export BEADS_PROJECT_ID=$PROJECT_ID
EOF
echo "Created .envrc with PROJECT_ID=$PROJECT_ID"
echo "Run: direnv allow"
```
## Project Relationship Matrix
| Workspace | Project Channel | Agent Name | Can Message |
|-----------|----------------|------------|-------------|
| ~/src/beads | beads.dev | main-beads-* | All beads workers ✅ |
| ~/src/cino/beads | beads.dev | cino-beads-* | All beads workers ✅ |
| ~/src/dave/beads | beads.dev | dave-beads-* | All beads workers ✅ |
| ~/src/emma/beads | beads.dev | emma-beads-* | All beads workers ✅ |
| ~/src/fred/beads | beads.dev | fred-beads-* | All beads workers ✅ |
| ~/src/cino/vc | vc.dev | cino-vc-* | All vc workers ✅ |
| ~/src/dave/vc | vc.dev | dave-vc-* | All vc workers ✅ |
| ~/src/fred/vc | vc.dev | fred-vc-* | All vc workers ✅ |
| ~/src/vc | vc.dev | main-vc-* | All vc workers ✅ |
| ~/src/cino/wyvern | wyvern.dev | cino-wyvern-* | All wyvern workers ✅ |
| ~/src/fred/wyvern | wyvern.dev | fred-wyvern-* | All wyvern workers ✅ |
| ~/src/wyvern | wyvern.dev | main-wyvern-* | All wyvern workers ✅ |
## Monitoring Multiple Projects
### Web UI
View all projects and agents:
```bash
open http://127.0.0.1:8765/mail
```
### API Queries
```bash
# List all projects
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/projects | jq
# View agents in specific project
curl "http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/projects/$(urlencode /Users/stevey/src/fred/coordination)/agents" | jq
# Check file reservations across all projects
curl http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/file_reservations | jq
```
### Unified Dashboard Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# agent-mail-status.sh - View all active agents and reservations
echo "=== Agent Mail Status ==="
echo
echo "Server Health:"
curl -s http://127.0.0.1:8765/health | jq -r '.status // "UNREACHABLE"'
echo
echo "Active Projects:"
curl -s http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/projects | jq -r '.[] | "\(.slug) - \(.human_key)"'
echo
echo "Active Reservations:"
curl -s http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/file_reservations | jq -r '.[] | "\(.agent_name) → \(.resource_id) (\(.project_id))"'
```
## Future: Cross-Project Messaging
When Agent Mail adds cross-project support (planned), you'll be able to:
```bash
# Send message from fred/vc to cino/vc
bd agent-mail send \
--from fred-vc \
--to cino-vc \
--to-project /Users/stevey/src/cino/coordination \
--subject "API changes in shared library"
```
For now, use git commits/PRs for cross-project coordination.
## Troubleshooting
### Problem: Different agents step on each other
**Symptom:** Two agents in same project both claim same issue
**Cause:** Agents using different `BEADS_AGENT_NAME` but same project
**Fix:** Ensure unique agent names per workspace:
```bash
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=$(whoami)-$(basename $PWD)-$(hostname)
```
### Problem: Agents can't see each other
**Symptom:** Agent sends message but recipient doesn't receive it
**Cause:** Agents in different `BEADS_PROJECT_ID`
**Fix:** Verify both agents use same project ID:
```bash
# In each workspace
echo $BEADS_PROJECT_ID
```
### Problem: Reservation persists after crash
**Symptom:** Issue stays reserved after agent died
**Fix:**
```bash
# Release via API
curl -X DELETE http://127.0.0.1:8765/api/reservations/bd-stuck-issue
# Or restart server (clears all)
kill $(cat ~/agent-mail.pid)
cd ~/src/mcp_agent_mail
source .venv/bin/activate
nohup python -m mcp_agent_mail.cli serve-http --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8765 > ~/agent-mail.log 2>&1 &
echo $! > ~/agent-mail.pid
```
## Best Practices
1. **Use direnv for automatic env loading**
```bash
brew install direnv
# Add to ~/.zshrc: eval "$(direnv hook zsh)"
# Then create .envrc in each workspace
```
2. **Descriptive agent names**
```bash
# Bad: export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=agent1
# Good: export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=fred-vc-macbook
```
3. **Monitor server logs**
```bash
tail -f ~/agent-mail.log
```
4. **Health check in scripts**
```bash
if ! curl -sf http://127.0.0.1:8765/health > /dev/null; then
echo "WARNING: Agent Mail unavailable (falling back to git-only)"
fi
```
5. **Document project relationships**
- Keep this file updated when adding workspaces
- Add comments in .envrc explaining project coupling
## Summary
- **One server** handles all projects (lightweight HTTP API)
- **Project ID = namespace** for agent isolation
- **Tight coupling** → shared project (vc + wyvern)
- **Loose coupling** → separate projects (beads forks)
- **Auto-restart** via launchd recommended
- **Per-directory .envrc** for automatic config loading

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#!/bin/bash
# View Agent Mail server status and active projects
# Usage: ./agent-mail-status.sh
PORT="${AGENT_MAIL_PORT:-8765}"
URL="http://127.0.0.1:$PORT"
PID_FILE="${AGENT_MAIL_PID:-$HOME/agent-mail.pid}"
echo "=== Agent Mail Status ==="
echo ""
# Check PID file
if [[ -f "$PID_FILE" ]]; then
PID=$(cat "$PID_FILE")
if ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "Server Process: ✅ Running (PID: $PID)"
else
echo "Server Process: ⚠️ Stale PID file (process $PID not found)"
fi
else
echo "Server Process: ⚠️ No PID file found"
fi
# Check health endpoint
echo ""
echo "Server Health:"
if HEALTH=$(curl -sf "$URL/health" 2>/dev/null); then
echo "$(echo $HEALTH | jq -r '.status // "OK"')"
echo " URL: $URL"
else
echo " ❌ UNREACHABLE at $URL"
echo ""
echo "Start server with:"
echo " ./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh"
exit 1
fi
# List projects
echo ""
echo "Active Projects:"
if PROJECTS=$(curl -sf "$URL/api/projects" 2>/dev/null); then
if [[ $(echo "$PROJECTS" | jq -r '. | length') -eq 0 ]]; then
echo " (none yet)"
else
echo "$PROJECTS" | jq -r '.[] | " • \(.slug)\n Path: \(.human_key)"'
fi
else
echo " (failed to fetch)"
fi
# List reservations
echo ""
echo "Active File Reservations:"
if RESERVATIONS=$(curl -sf "$URL/api/file_reservations" 2>/dev/null); then
if [[ $(echo "$RESERVATIONS" | jq -r '. | length') -eq 0 ]]; then
echo " (none)"
else
echo "$RESERVATIONS" | jq -r '.[] | " • \(.agent_name) → \(.resource_id)\n Project: \(.project_id)\n Expires: \(.expires_at)"'
fi
else
echo " (failed to fetch)"
fi
echo ""
echo "Web UI: $URL/mail"
echo ""
echo "Commands:"
echo " Start: ./scripts/start-agent-mail-server.sh"
echo " Stop: ./scripts/stop-agent-mail-server.sh"
echo " Logs: tail -f $HOME/agent-mail.log"

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#!/bin/bash
# Setup Agent Mail configuration for a beads workspace
# Usage: ./setup-agent-mail-workspace.sh [workspace-path]
set -e
WORKSPACE="${1:-$(pwd)}"
cd "$WORKSPACE"
WORKSPACE_NAME=$(basename "$WORKSPACE")
PARENT=$(basename $(dirname "$WORKSPACE"))
HOSTNAME=$(hostname -s)
# Determine project ID based on workspace type
determine_project_id() {
local ws_name="$1"
case "$ws_name" in
beads)
echo "beads.dev"
;;
vc)
echo "vc.dev"
;;
wyvern)
echo "wyvern.dev"
;;
*)
echo "unknown.dev"
;;
esac
}
PROJECT_ID=$(determine_project_id "$WORKSPACE_NAME")
AGENT_NAME="${PARENT}-${WORKSPACE_NAME}-${HOSTNAME}"
# Create .envrc for direnv
cat > .envrc <<EOF
# Agent Mail Configuration
# Generated: $(date)
# Workspace: $WORKSPACE
# Coupling: $(basename "$PROJECT_ID")
export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL=http://127.0.0.1:8765
export BEADS_AGENT_NAME=$AGENT_NAME
export BEADS_PROJECT_ID=$PROJECT_ID
# Optional: Uncomment for debugging
# export BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_DEBUG=1
EOF
echo "✅ Created .envrc in $WORKSPACE"
echo ""
echo "Configuration:"
echo " BEADS_AGENT_MAIL_URL: http://127.0.0.1:8765"
echo " BEADS_AGENT_NAME: $AGENT_NAME"
echo " BEADS_PROJECT_ID: $PROJECT_ID"
echo ""
echo "Next steps:"
echo " 1. Review .envrc and adjust if needed"
echo " 2. Run: direnv allow"
echo " 3. Test: bd info | grep -i agent"
echo ""
echo "To install direnv:"
echo " brew install direnv"
echo " echo 'eval \"\$(direnv hook zsh)\"' >> ~/.zshrc"
echo " source ~/.zshrc"

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#!/bin/bash
# Start Agent Mail server in background
# Usage: ./start-agent-mail-server.sh
set -e
AGENT_MAIL_DIR="${AGENT_MAIL_DIR:-$HOME/src/mcp_agent_mail}"
LOG_FILE="${AGENT_MAIL_LOG:-$HOME/agent-mail.log}"
PID_FILE="${AGENT_MAIL_PID:-$HOME/agent-mail.pid}"
PORT="${AGENT_MAIL_PORT:-8765}"
# Check if server already running
if [[ -f "$PID_FILE" ]]; then
PID=$(cat "$PID_FILE")
if ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "⚠️ Agent Mail server already running (PID: $PID)"
echo " Stop it first: kill $PID"
exit 1
else
echo "🗑️ Removing stale PID file"
rm -f "$PID_FILE"
fi
fi
# Check if directory exists
if [[ ! -d "$AGENT_MAIL_DIR" ]]; then
echo "❌ Agent Mail directory not found: $AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
echo ""
echo "Install with:"
echo " git clone https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/mcp_agent_mail.git $AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
echo " cd $AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
echo " python3 -m venv .venv"
echo " source .venv/bin/activate"
echo " pip install -e ."
exit 1
fi
# Check if venv exists
if [[ ! -d "$AGENT_MAIL_DIR/.venv" ]]; then
echo "❌ Virtual environment not found in $AGENT_MAIL_DIR/.venv"
echo ""
echo "Create with:"
echo " cd $AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
echo " python3 -m venv .venv"
echo " source .venv/bin/activate"
echo " pip install -e ."
exit 1
fi
# Start server
echo "🚀 Starting Agent Mail server..."
echo " Directory: $AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
echo " Log file: $LOG_FILE"
echo " Port: $PORT"
cd "$AGENT_MAIL_DIR"
source .venv/bin/activate
nohup python -m mcp_agent_mail.cli serve-http \
--host 127.0.0.1 \
--port "$PORT" \
> "$LOG_FILE" 2>&1 &
echo $! > "$PID_FILE"
# Wait a moment for server to start
sleep 2
# Check if server is healthy
if curl -sf http://127.0.0.1:$PORT/health > /dev/null; then
echo "✅ Agent Mail server started successfully!"
echo " PID: $(cat $PID_FILE)"
echo " Health: http://127.0.0.1:$PORT/health"
echo " Web UI: http://127.0.0.1:$PORT/mail"
echo ""
echo "View logs:"
echo " tail -f $LOG_FILE"
echo ""
echo "Stop server:"
echo " kill $(cat $PID_FILE)"
else
echo "❌ Server failed to start"
echo " Check logs: tail -f $LOG_FILE"
rm -f "$PID_FILE"
exit 1
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#!/bin/bash
# Stop Agent Mail server
# Usage: ./stop-agent-mail-server.sh
PID_FILE="${AGENT_MAIL_PID:-$HOME/agent-mail.pid}"
if [[ ! -f "$PID_FILE" ]]; then
echo "⚠️ No PID file found: $PID_FILE"
echo " Attempting to kill by process name..."
if pkill -f "mcp_agent_mail.cli serve-http"; then
echo "✅ Killed Agent Mail server by process name"
else
echo " No Agent Mail server process found"
fi
exit 0
fi
PID=$(cat "$PID_FILE")
if ! ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "⚠️ Process $PID not running (stale PID file)"
rm -f "$PID_FILE"
exit 0
fi
echo "🛑 Stopping Agent Mail server (PID: $PID)..."
kill "$PID"
# Wait for graceful shutdown
for i in {1..5}; do
if ! ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "✅ Server stopped gracefully"
rm -f "$PID_FILE"
exit 0
fi
sleep 1
done
# Force kill if needed
if ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "⚠️ Server didn't stop gracefully, forcing..."
kill -9 "$PID"
sleep 1
fi
if ! ps -p "$PID" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "✅ Server stopped (forced)"
rm -f "$PID_FILE"
else
echo "❌ Failed to stop server"
exit 1
fi