description = """
Semaphore tracking a single polecat's lifecycle.

Used by Witness to track polecat lifecycle during patrol. The Witness bonds this proto for each active polecat, creating a lease that tracks the polecat from spawn through work to cleanup.

## Variables

| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| polecat | Yes | Name of the polecat |
| issue | Yes | The issue assigned to the polecat |"""
formula = "mol-polecat-lease"
version = 1

[[steps]]
description = """
Spawned. Verify it starts working.

Check if the polecat is alive and working:
```bash
gt peek {{polecat}}
```

If idle for too long, nudge:
```bash
gt nudge {{polecat}} \"Please start working on your assigned issue.\"
```

Timeout: 60s before escalation to Mayor."""
id = "boot"
title = "Boot"

[[steps]]
description = """
Actively working. Monitor for stuck.

The polecat is processing its assigned issue ({{issue}}).
Monitor via peek. Watch for:
- Progress on commits
- Status updates in beads
- SHUTDOWN mail when done

Wait for SHUTDOWN signal from the polecat."""
id = "working"
needs = ["boot"]
title = "Working"

[[steps]]
description = """
Exit received. Ready for cleanup.

The polecat has completed its work and sent SHUTDOWN.
Perform cleanup:
```bash
gt session kill {{polecat}}
gt worktree prune {{polecat}}
```

Update beads state and close the lease."""
id = "done"
needs = ["working"]
title = "Done"

[vars]
[vars.issue]
description = "The issue assigned to the polecat"
required = true
[vars.polecat]
description = "Name of the polecat"
required = true