PROBLEM: Agents were reading formula files directly and manually creating beads
for each step, rather than using the cook→pour→molecule pipeline.
FIXES:
- polecat-CLAUDE.md: Changed "following the formula" to "work through your
pinned molecule" and added explicit anti-pattern warning
- mol-polecat-work.formula.toml: Added note that formula defines template,
use bd ready to find step beads
- docs/molecules.md: Added "Common Mistake" section with WRONG/RIGHT examples
- mol-*.formula.toml (5 files): Changed "execute this formula" to "work
through molecules (poured from this formula)"
The key insight: Formulas are source templates (like source code). You never
read them directly. The cook → pour pipeline creates step beads for you.
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Update polecat template to reflect the new --exit flag behavior:
- Completion checklist now uses `gt done --exit` instead of waiting
- Remove "Wait for Witness" step - polecats now self-terminate
- Update Polecat Contract to reflect new exit flow
- Remove outdated "Don't exit yourself" guidance
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- Role templates (crew, polecat, mayor, deacon, witness, refinery)
- prime.go startup protocol messages
- Documentation (propulsion, reference, molecules, wisp architecture)
- Session hints and sling prompts
- Formula template instructions
- CLAUDE.md
The hook is the user-facing concept, molecules are implementation details.
Agents should use `gt hook` to check what work is assigned to them.
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Polecats were going off-task during swarms. Added explicit guidance:
- ONE job: work your pinned bead until done
- DO NOT list for common distractions (mail checking, monitoring others, etc.)
- Reminder to file discovered work as beads, not fix it
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Fixed two integration test bugs:
gt-hj0ei: Polecat wrote files outside worktree
- Added CRITICAL directory discipline section at top
- Emphasizes staying in polecats/<name>/ directory
gt-ibuga: Polecat didnt commit before gt done
- Replaced vague completion protocol with explicit checklist
- Uses gt done command instead of manual mail
Complete redesign of polecat work formula with 8 concrete steps:
1. load-context - Prime, read issue, verify can proceed
2. branch-setup - Clean feature branch, rebased on main
3. implement - Do work, commit regularly, file discovered work
4. self-review - Review diff, fix issues before testing
5. run-tests - ALL tests must pass, verify coverage
6. cleanup-workspace - No uncommitted, no stash, no cruft
7. close-issue - bd close with summary
8. signal-complete - POLECAT_DONE mail, WAIT for termination
Also updated mol-polecat-lease.formula.toml (v2):
- 5 steps: boot → working → verifying → merge_requested → done
- Aligns with witness patrol and mail protocol
- Clear verification criteria before MERGE_READY
Added templates/polecat-CLAUDE.md:
- Polecat role context for spawned workers
- Propulsion principle, key commands, completion protocol
- Clear "do NOT" section (don't exit, don't push to main)
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