// Package beads provides a wrapper for the bd (beads) CLI. package beads // BuiltinMolecule defines a built-in molecule template. type BuiltinMolecule struct { ID string // Well-known ID (e.g., "mol-engineer-in-box") Title string Description string } // BuiltinMolecules returns all built-in molecule definitions. func BuiltinMolecules() []BuiltinMolecule { return []BuiltinMolecule{ EngineerInBoxMolecule(), QuickFixMolecule(), ResearchMolecule(), InstallGoBinaryMolecule(), BootstrapGasTownMolecule(), PolecatWorkMolecule(), VersionBumpMolecule(), DeaconPatrolMolecule(), } } // EngineerInBoxMolecule returns the engineer-in-box molecule definition. // This is a full workflow from design to merge. func EngineerInBoxMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-engineer-in-box", Title: "Engineer in a Box", Description: `Full workflow from design to merge. ## Step: design Think carefully about architecture. Consider: - Existing patterns in the codebase - Trade-offs between approaches - Testability and maintainability Write a brief design summary before proceeding. ## Step: implement Write the code. Follow codebase conventions. Needs: design ## Step: review Self-review the changes. Look for: - Bugs and edge cases - Style issues - Missing error handling Needs: implement ## Step: test Write and run tests. Cover happy path and edge cases. Fix any failures before proceeding. Needs: implement ## Step: submit Submit for merge via refinery. Needs: review, test`, } } // QuickFixMolecule returns the quick-fix molecule definition. // This is a fast path for small changes. func QuickFixMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-quick-fix", Title: "Quick Fix", Description: `Fast path for small changes. ## Step: implement Make the fix. Keep it focused. ## Step: test Run relevant tests. Fix any regressions. Needs: implement ## Step: submit Submit for merge. Needs: test`, } } // ResearchMolecule returns the research molecule definition. // This is an investigation workflow. func ResearchMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-research", Title: "Research", Description: `Investigation workflow. ## Step: investigate Explore the question. Search code, read docs, understand context. Take notes. ## Step: document Write up findings. Include: - What you learned - Recommendations - Open questions Needs: investigate`, } } // InstallGoBinaryMolecule returns the install-go-binary molecule definition. // This is a single step to rebuild and install the gt binary after code changes. func InstallGoBinaryMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-install-go-binary", Title: "Install Go Binary", Description: `Single step to rebuild and install the gt binary after code changes. ## Step: install Build and install the gt binary locally. Run from the rig directory: ` + "```" + ` go build -o gt ./cmd/gt go install ./cmd/gt ` + "```" + ` Verify the installed binary is updated: ` + "```" + ` which gt gt --version # if version command exists ` + "```", } } // BootstrapGasTownMolecule returns the bootstrap molecule for new Gas Town installations. // This walks a user through setting up Gas Town from scratch after brew install. func BootstrapGasTownMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-bootstrap", Title: "Bootstrap Gas Town", Description: `Complete setup of a new Gas Town installation. Run this after installing gt and bd via Homebrew. This molecule guides you through creating an HQ, setting up rigs, and configuring your environment. ## Step: locate-hq Determine where to install the Gas Town HQ. Ask the user for their preferred location. Common choices: - ~/gt (recommended - short, easy to type) - ~/gastown - ~/workspace/gt Validate the path: - Must not already exist (or be empty) - Parent directory must be writable - Avoid paths with spaces Store the chosen path for subsequent steps. ## Step: create-hq Create the HQ directory structure. ` + "```" + `bash mkdir -p {{hq_path}} cd {{hq_path}} gt install . --name {{hq_name}} ` + "```" + ` If the user wants to track the HQ in git: ` + "```" + `bash gt git-init --github={{github_repo}} --private ` + "```" + ` The HQ now has: - mayor/ directory - .beads/ for town-level tracking - CLAUDE.md for mayor context Needs: locate-hq ## Step: setup-rigs Configure which rigs to add to the HQ. Default rigs for Gas Town development: - gastown (git@github.com:steveyegge/gastown.git) - beads (git@github.com:steveyegge/beads.git) For each rig, run: ` + "```" + `bash gt rig add --prefix ` + "```" + ` This creates the full rig structure: - refinery/rig/ (canonical main clone) - mayor/rig/ (mayor's working clone) - crew/main/ (default human workspace) - witness/ (polecat monitor) - polecats/ (worker directory) Needs: create-hq ## Step: build-gt Build the gt binary from source. ` + "```" + `bash cd {{hq_path}}/gastown/mayor/rig go build -o gt ./cmd/gt ` + "```" + ` Verify the build succeeded: ` + "```" + `bash ./gt version ` + "```" + ` Needs: setup-rigs Tier: haiku ## Step: install-paths Install gt to a location in PATH. Check if ~/bin or ~/.local/bin is in PATH: ` + "```" + `bash echo $PATH | tr ':' '\n' | grep -E '(~/bin|~/.local/bin|/home/.*/bin)' ` + "```" + ` Copy the binary: ` + "```" + `bash mkdir -p ~/bin cp {{hq_path}}/gastown/mayor/rig/gt ~/bin/gt ` + "```" + ` If ~/bin is not in PATH, add to shell config: ` + "```" + `bash echo 'export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc # or ~/.bashrc for bash users ` + "```" + ` Verify: ` + "```" + `bash which gt gt version ` + "```" + ` Needs: build-gt Tier: haiku ## Step: init-beads Initialize beads databases in all clones. For each rig's mayor clone: ` + "```" + `bash cd {{hq_path}}//mayor/rig bd init --prefix ` + "```" + ` For the town-level beads: ` + "```" + `bash cd {{hq_path}} bd init --prefix hq ` + "```" + ` Configure sync-branch for multi-clone setups: ` + "```" + `bash echo "sync-branch: beads-sync" >> .beads/config.yaml ` + "```" + ` Needs: setup-rigs Tier: haiku ## Step: sync-beads Sync beads from remotes and fix any issues. For each initialized beads database: ` + "```" + `bash bd sync bd doctor --fix ` + "```" + ` This imports existing issues from JSONL and sets up git hooks. Needs: init-beads Tier: haiku ## Step: verify Verify the installation is complete and working. Run health checks: ` + "```" + `bash gt status # Should show rigs with crew/refinery/mayor gt doctor # Check for issues bd list # Should show issues from synced beads ` + "```" + ` Test spawning capability (dry run): ` + "```" + `bash gt spawn --help ` + "```" + ` Print summary: - HQ location - Installed rigs - gt version - bd version Needs: sync-beads, install-paths`, } } // PolecatWorkMolecule returns the polecat-work molecule definition. // This is the full polecat lifecycle from assignment to decommission. // It's an operational molecule that enables crash recovery and context survival. func PolecatWorkMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-polecat-work", Title: "Polecat Work", Description: `Full polecat lifecycle from assignment to decommission. This molecule enables nondeterministic idempotence for polecat work. A polecat that crashes after any step can restart, read its molecule state, and continue from the last completed step. No work is lost. ## Step: load-context Run gt prime and bd prime. Verify issue assignment. Check inbox for any relevant messages. Read the assigned issue and understand the requirements. Identify any blockers or missing information. ## Step: implement Implement the solution. Follow codebase conventions. File discovered work as new issues with bd create. Make regular commits with clear messages. Keep changes focused on the assigned issue. Needs: load-context ## Step: self-review Review your own changes. Look for: - Bugs and edge cases - Style issues - Missing error handling - Security concerns Fix any issues found before proceeding. Needs: implement ## Step: verify-tests Run existing tests. Add new tests for new functionality. Ensure adequate coverage. ` + "```" + `bash go test ./... ` + "```" + ` Fix any test failures before proceeding. Needs: implement ## Step: rebase-main Rebase against main to incorporate any changes. Resolve conflicts if needed. ` + "```" + `bash git fetch origin main git rebase origin/main ` + "```" + ` If there are conflicts, resolve them carefully and continue the rebase. Needs: self-review, verify-tests ## Step: submit-merge Submit to merge queue. Create PR if needed. Verify CI passes. ` + "```" + `bash gt done # Signal work ready for merge queue ` + "```" + ` If there are CI failures, fix them before proceeding. Needs: rebase-main ## Step: update-handoff Update handoff bead with final state. File any remaining work as issues. Document any important context for the next session or for anyone reviewing the work. Needs: submit-merge ## Step: request-shutdown Send shutdown request to Witness. Wait for termination. The polecat is now ready to be cleaned up. Do not exit directly - wait for Witness to kill the session. Needs: update-handoff`, } } // VersionBumpMolecule returns the version-bump molecule definition. // This is the release checklist for Gas Town versions. func VersionBumpMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-version-bump", Title: "Version Bump", Description: `Release checklist for Gas Town version {{version}}. This molecule ensures all release steps are completed properly. Replace {{version}} with the target version (e.g., 0.1.0). ## Step: update-version Update version string in internal/cmd/version.go. Change the Version variable to the new version: ` + "```" + `go var ( Version = "{{version}}" BuildTime = "unknown" GitCommit = "unknown" ) ` + "```" + ` ## Step: rebuild-binary Rebuild the gt binary with version info. ` + "```" + `bash go build -ldflags="-X github.com/steveyegge/gastown/internal/cmd.Version={{version}} \ -X github.com/steveyegge/gastown/internal/cmd.GitCommit=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD) \ -X github.com/steveyegge/gastown/internal/cmd.BuildTime=$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)" \ -o gt ./cmd/gt ` + "```" + ` Verify the version: ` + "```" + `bash ./gt version ` + "```" + ` Needs: update-version ## Step: run-tests Run the full test suite. ` + "```" + `bash go test ./... ` + "```" + ` Fix any failures before proceeding. Needs: rebuild-binary ## Step: update-changelog Update CHANGELOG.md with release notes. Add a new section at the top: ` + "```" + `markdown ## [{{version}}] - YYYY-MM-DD ### Added - Feature descriptions ### Changed - Change descriptions ### Fixed - Bug fix descriptions ` + "```" + ` Needs: run-tests ## Step: commit-release Commit the release changes. ` + "```" + `bash git add -A git commit -m "release: v{{version}}" ` + "```" + ` Needs: update-changelog ## Step: tag-release Create and push the release tag. ` + "```" + `bash git tag -a v{{version}} -m "Release v{{version}}" git push origin main git push origin v{{version}} ` + "```" + ` Needs: commit-release ## Step: verify-release Verify the release is complete. - Check that the tag exists on GitHub - Verify CI/CD (if configured) completed successfully - Test installation from the new tag: ` + "```" + `bash go install github.com/steveyegge/gastown/cmd/gt@v{{version}} gt version ` + "```" + ` Needs: tag-release ## Step: update-installations Update local installations and restart daemons. ` + "```" + `bash # Rebuild and install go install ./cmd/gt # Restart any running daemons pkill -f "gt daemon" || true gt daemon start ` + "```" + ` Needs: verify-release`, } } // DeaconPatrolMolecule returns the deacon-patrol molecule definition. // This is the Mayor's daemon loop for handling callbacks, health checks, and cleanup. func DeaconPatrolMolecule() BuiltinMolecule { return BuiltinMolecule{ ID: "mol-deacon-patrol", Title: "Deacon Patrol", Description: `Mayor's daemon patrol loop. The Deacon is the Mayor's background process that runs continuously, handling callbacks, monitoring rig health, and performing cleanup. Each patrol cycle runs these steps in sequence, then loops or exits. ## Step: inbox-check Handle callbacks from agents. Check the Mayor's inbox for messages from: - Witnesses reporting polecat status - Refineries reporting merge results - Polecats requesting help or escalation - External triggers (webhooks, timers) Process each message: ` + "```" + `bash gt mail inbox # For each message: gt mail read # Handle based on message type ` + "```" + ` Callbacks may spawn new polecats, update issue state, or trigger other actions. ## Step: health-scan Ping Witnesses and Refineries. For each rig, verify: - Witness is responsive - Refinery is processing queue - No stalled operations ` + "```" + `bash gt status --health # Check each rig for rig in $(gt rigs); do gt rig status $rig done ` + "```" + ` Report any issues found. Restart unresponsive components if needed. Needs: inbox-check ## Step: plugin-run Execute registered plugins. Run any plugins registered with the Deacon: - Custom health checks - Integration hooks (Slack, GitHub, etc.) - Metrics collection - External system sync Plugins are defined in the Mayor's config and run on each patrol cycle. Skip this step if no plugins are registered. Needs: health-scan ## Step: orphan-check Find abandoned work. Scan for orphaned state: - Issues marked in_progress with no active polecat - Polecats that stopped responding mid-work - Merge queue entries with no polecat owner - Wisp sessions that outlived their spawner ` + "```" + `bash bd list --status=in_progress gt polecats --all --orphan ` + "```" + ` For each orphan: - Check if polecat session still exists - If not, mark issue for reassignment or retry - File incident beads if data loss occurred Needs: health-scan ## Step: session-gc Clean dead sessions. Garbage collect terminated sessions: - Remove stale polecat directories - Clean up wisp session artifacts - Prune old logs and temp files - Archive completed molecule state ` + "```" + `bash gt gc --sessions gt gc --wisps --age=1h ` + "```" + ` Preserve audit trail. Only clean sessions confirmed dead. Needs: orphan-check ## Step: context-check Check own context limit. The Deacon runs in a Claude session with finite context. Check if approaching the limit: ` + "```" + `bash gt context --usage ` + "```" + ` If context is high (>80%), prepare for handoff: - Summarize current state - Note any pending work - Write handoff to molecule state This enables the Deacon to burn and respawn cleanly. Needs: session-gc ## Step: loop-or-exit Burn and let daemon respawn, or exit if context high. Decision point at end of patrol cycle: If context is LOW: - Sleep briefly (avoid tight loop) - Return to inbox-check step If context is HIGH: - Write state to persistent storage - Exit cleanly - Let the daemon orchestrator respawn a fresh Deacon The daemon ensures Deacon is always running: ` + "```" + `bash # Daemon respawns on exit gt daemon status ` + "```" + ` This enables infinite patrol duration via context-aware respawning. Needs: context-check`, } } // SeedBuiltinMolecules creates all built-in molecules in the beads database. // It skips molecules that already exist (by title match). // Returns the number of molecules created. func (b *Beads) SeedBuiltinMolecules() (int, error) { molecules := BuiltinMolecules() created := 0 // Get existing molecules to avoid duplicates existing, err := b.List(ListOptions{Type: "molecule", Priority: -1}) if err != nil { return 0, err } // Build map of existing molecule titles existingTitles := make(map[string]bool) for _, issue := range existing { existingTitles[issue.Title] = true } // Create each molecule if it doesn't exist for _, mol := range molecules { if existingTitles[mol.Title] { continue // Already exists } _, err := b.Create(CreateOptions{ Title: mol.Title, Type: "molecule", Priority: 2, // Medium priority Description: mol.Description, }) if err != nil { return created, err } created++ } return created, nil }