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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- Change polecat contract from wait-for-termination to ephemeral
- Rename close-issue → prepare-for-review (Refinery closes after merge)
- Rename signal-complete → submit-and-exit (polecat recyclable after gt done)
- Bump formula version to 4
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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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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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Converted all .formula.json files to .formula.toml using bd formula convert.
TOML provides better ergonomics:
- Multi-line strings without \n escaping
- Human-readable diffs
- Comments allowed
Original JSON files retained for backwards compatibility.
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