Now I have a clear picture. No new candidates, no new semantic signals. Let me update curated-memory.md with the durable new signals from the recent conversation.


Good, file looks correct at 110 lines. Now let me append the curator journal entry.


UPDATED — updated curated-memory.md with 55812 context clarification (locker code, memory propagation test confirmed), synthesis agent discovery (`persistent-chat-reflection` script), and curator prompt fix blocked by permissions; also appended curator journal entry covering the session's durable signals and operational notes.


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $VPA-NNr_r99msQ41ipOq1R88jvoQWJGZRSPP-K-9vKw - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:14:15.033093+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: 1. do you already have access to it? i am not sure this is done already, please look at live code 2. we already implemented this - at 95% context you get a turn notice that reload is imminent, at that moment you need to save whatever nuance that won't survive the reload. look at how your session packet is composed. once this is a bit more stable i want to add tools for background agents so this kind of introspection and improvement is easier. now you also can choose if we run curation on reload or not - maybe it just happened recently and there is no new tail, or just a session with test chatter. i trust your decision at that time 3. Yes why don't you take a look? the idea is also for you to start fixing things yourself, also proposing improvements. We need to make a to-do list, there are some in the live repo already 4. This is great and will unite your background loops, synthesis agent should now also have a way to notify you of any background issues it noticed issues. It's not running yet though, but we should enable it soon Assistant: Full investigation results: **1. Curator doesn't see decision-state or recent-failures.** The prompt only mentions them as write targets for `promoted` markers — it says "promoted only if you also captured the substance in curated-memory.md, decision-state.json, recent-failures.json" — but the actual file contents aren't passed to the model. Simple fix: add them to the input section alongside the other state files. The curator already has the helper commands to edit them. **2. Context guard at 95% confirmed.** It runs every 5 minutes, monitors ACPX session stream for token usage metrics ([source](lines 91-130 of context-guard)). At 80% (160K) it writes a notice. At 95% (190K) it recommends reload via notice — auto-reload is currently disabled so I get the warning and act on it. Good, that matches what you described. **3. Candidate pipeline: working but not matching current conversation style.** The `persistent-chat-memory heartbeat` function scans log entries for regex patterns like `REMEMBER_RE`, `IMPORTANT_RE`, `PREF_RE`, etc. (lines 525-531). If recent conversation uses "I want" phrases rather than "remember this" / "this is important" phrasing, no candidates get generated. T …[truncated] User: 1. Hmm can you fix it yourself? 2. Great please keep track of the repo changes and report if you notice junk, inefficiency or duplication in deterministic inputs and outputs, model ones too. 3. Not sure we can match my patterns well currently, but if you notice some common pattern feel to tell me to add or edit the regex carefully. 55812 is a code from my locker by the way, that's where the gpu is. I'm living it a hostel at the moment I think I mentioned. I used this number as a memory test but maybe now you can recall it from the logs anyway. There's also vector search I hope it's working 4. Hmm you should have access please check Assistant: **1. Fixing the curator prompt** — Submitted an approval request to add `decision-state.json` and `recent-failures.json` as inputs to the heartbeat prompt (they're currently mentioned as write targets but never shown to the curator). Needs your approval. **2. Tracking repo changes** — Noted. I'll flag junk/inefficiency/duplication as I see it. **3. Candidate patterns + 55812** — Got it, "55812" is your locker code where the GPU is. That's useful durable memory. On patterns: the current regexes look for phrases like "remember this", "this is important", "I prefer". If you often state preferences as "I want X" or "X is good", I could suggest an additional pattern. For now the vector search handles semantic retrieval — let me verify it's working. **4. Synthesis agent** — Found it! It's `persistent-chat-reflection`, runs hourly at `*:11:00`. Timer is set to `Persistent=false` so it won't catch up after downtime. It writes to `operational-synthesis/reports/` — the same output I saw earlier. It's been running, last report was at 00:01Z today. The output goes to `notices.jsonl` which should reach me via the turn packet notices system. I'll keep an eye on whether its output is actually …[truncated] User: 1. I didn't get anything, are permissions broken again? 3. You don't have to actually remember this number or the fact just testing how this will propagate via memory. Frau Kilic said yes so hopefully I won't need a locker soon and we can try that gpu. 4. I think we will run it also on slower schedule at first, maybe or 6 hours so we don't accidentally flood you with junk again. It was quite coherent given the input though. Assistant: Here's the update on all points: **1. Approval request sent to Matrix** — It should appear in the room now (earlier one was a silent request without Matrix routing). Apologies for that. **3. Locker/GPU noted** — Frau Kilic said yes, congrats! That's huge. If the apartment works out, the locker and GPU become a future project. And understood — you're testing memory propagation, not asking me to memorize. **4. Reflection schedule** — I sent a second approval request to change the timer from hourly to every 6 hours (`*:11:00` → `*:11:00/6`). That should reduce the noise while still giving regular synthesis. The last run was already coherent given the messy data — cleaner input going forward should improve it further. Two approval requests waiting for you in the room: 1. **Curator prompt fix** (add decision-state + recent-failures as inputs) 2. **Reflection timer change** (hourly → 6-hourly) User: Approved both please check Assistant: **Reflection timer** — ✅ Changed from hourly to every 6 hours (at :11 past every 6th hour). Next run will follow the new schedule. **Curator prompt fix** — ⚠ Blocked by permissions. The Edit tool and bash are both denied for `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat`. The file isn't in the allowed edit/write namespace. I tried: - Edit tool → denied (path not in edit allowlist) - `python3` via bash → blocked by catch-all deny - `sudo approved-patch` → requires password - `matrix-lite-sudo-run` → requires approval ID parameter Could you either: 1. Manually add the two lines (they're small — I can show you exactly what/where), or 2. Add `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` to the edit allowlist so I can fix it directly? The change is adding these 2 lines after line 253 and updating the input description: `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` And changing the inputs line to mention "decision state, recent failures …[truncated] Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:15:07.061849Z user said: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs? status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs?


Let me audit the synthesis agent script thoroughly.


<matrix_lite_final>Good timing — I found several issues worth fixing before it runs: **✅ Two bugs (legacy OpenClaw references):** 1. **Line 237** — hardcoded legacy path: `/home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` Should be: `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` (The `LATEST` constant already resolves correctly, but the prompt text hardcodes the old workspace path.) 2. **Lines 257-261** — legacy tool names: - `openclaw_status_timer_list` → should be `matrix_lite_status_timer_list` - `openclaw_status_timer_get` → same - `openclaw_status_subagent_list` → `matrix_lite_status_subagent_list` - etc. These MCP tools were renamed during the Matrix-lite migration. The agent will try to call nonexistent tools. **⚠ Minor issues:** 3. **Prompt file list is verbose** (~30 files described across two sections). Many entries repeat the same concept. Could be trimmed. 4. **Run-level digest** (line 375) uses fewer files than build_prompt's digest (line 166). If only curator-journal changes, the run digest might not detect it and skip unnecessarily. Want me to fix the two bugs? I'd need your approval for editing `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` — same permission issue as the heartbeat script. Or I can describe the exact changes for your agent to apply alongside the heartbeat fix.</matrix_lite_final>


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $c6NpBNIOcBltzedN_x61ndkZ5Dr39RuIWTl0g9wmKg4 - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:17:00.841319+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: 1. Hmm can you fix it yourself? 2. Great please keep track of the repo changes and report if you notice junk, inefficiency or duplication in deterministic inputs and outputs, model ones too. 3. Not sure we can match my patterns well currently, but if you notice some common pattern feel to tell me to add or edit the regex carefully. 55812 is a code from my locker by the way, that's where the gpu is. I'm living it a hostel at the moment I think I mentioned. I used this number as a memory test but maybe now you can recall it from the logs anyway. There's also vector search I hope it's working 4. Hmm you should have access please check Assistant: **1. Fixing the curator prompt** — Submitted an approval request to add `decision-state.json` and `recent-failures.json` as inputs to the heartbeat prompt (they're currently mentioned as write targets but never shown to the curator). Needs your approval. **2. Tracking repo changes** — Noted. I'll flag junk/inefficiency/duplication as I see it. **3. Candidate patterns + 55812** — Got it, "55812" is your locker code where the GPU is. That's useful durable memory. On patterns: the current regexes look for phrases like "remember this", "this is important", "I prefer". If you often state preferences as "I want X" or "X is good", I could suggest an additional pattern. For now the vector search handles semantic retrieval — let me verify it's working. **4. Synthesis agent** — Found it! It's `persistent-chat-reflection`, runs hourly at `*:11:00`. Timer is set to `Persistent=false` so it won't catch up after downtime. It writes to `operational-synthesis/reports/` — the same output I saw earlier. It's been running, last report was at 00:01Z today. The output goes to `notices.jsonl` which should reach me via the turn packet notices system. I'll keep an eye on whether its output is actually …[truncated] User: 1. I didn't get anything, are permissions broken again? 3. You don't have to actually remember this number or the fact just testing how this will propagate via memory. Frau Kilic said yes so hopefully I won't need a locker soon and we can try that gpu. 4. I think we will run it also on slower schedule at first, maybe or 6 hours so we don't accidentally flood you with junk again. It was quite coherent given the input though. Assistant: Here's the update on all points: **1. Approval request sent to Matrix** — It should appear in the room now (earlier one was a silent request without Matrix routing). Apologies for that. **3. Locker/GPU noted** — Frau Kilic said yes, congrats! That's huge. If the apartment works out, the locker and GPU become a future project. And understood — you're testing memory propagation, not asking me to memorize. **4. Reflection schedule** — I sent a second approval request to change the timer from hourly to every 6 hours (`*:11:00` → `*:11:00/6`). That should reduce the noise while still giving regular synthesis. The last run was already coherent given the messy data — cleaner input going forward should improve it further. Two approval requests waiting for you in the room: 1. **Curator prompt fix** (add decision-state + recent-failures as inputs) 2. **Reflection timer change** (hourly → 6-hourly) User: Approved both please check Assistant: **Reflection timer** — ✅ Changed from hourly to every 6 hours (at :11 past every 6th hour). Next run will follow the new schedule. **Curator prompt fix** — ⚠ Blocked by permissions. The Edit tool and bash are both denied for `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat`. The file isn't in the allowed edit/write namespace. I tried: - Edit tool → denied (path not in edit allowlist) - `python3` via bash → blocked by catch-all deny - `sudo approved-patch` → requires password - `matrix-lite-sudo-run` → requires approval ID parameter Could you either: 1. Manually add the two lines (they're small — I can show you exactly what/where), or 2. Add `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` to the edit allowlist so I can fix it directly? The change is adding these 2 lines after line 253 and updating the input description: `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` And changing the inputs line to mention "decision state, recent failures …[truncated] User: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs? Assistant: Good timing — I found several issues worth fixing before it runs: **✅ Two bugs (legacy OpenClaw references):** 1. **Line 237** — hardcoded legacy path: `/home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` Should be: `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` (The `LATEST` constant already resolves correctly, but the prompt text hardcodes the old workspace path.) 2. **Lines 257-261** — legacy tool names: - `openclaw_status_timer_list` → should be `matrix_lite_status_timer_list` - `openclaw_status_timer_get` → same - `openclaw_status_subagent_list` → `matrix_lite_status_subagent_list` - etc. These MCP tools were renamed during the Matrix-lite migration. The agent will try to call nonexistent tools. **⚠ Minor issues:** 3. **Prompt file list is verbose** (~30 files described across two sections). Many entries repeat the same concept. Could be trimmed. 4. **Run-level digest** (line 375) uses fewer files than build_prompt's digest (line 166). If only curator-journal changes, the run digest might not detect it and skip unnecessarily. Want me to fix the two bugs? I'd need your approval for editing `/ho …[truncated] Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:17:48.642979Z user said: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often


<matrix_lite_final>Here's the full description for your agent: --- ## Fix 1: `persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` (curator prompt) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` Two changes: **A) Add two file loads after line 253** (after `semantic_candidates = ...`): ```python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ``` **B) Update the input description line** (~line 258): Change: ``` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ``` To: ``` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, decision state, recent failures, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ``` --- ## Fix 2: `persistent-chat-reflection` (synthesis agent) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` Two changes: **A) Fix legacy path on line 237:** Change: ``` - /home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md ``` To: ``` - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md ``` **B) Fix legacy MCP tool names (lines 257-261):** Change: ``` - openclaw_status_timer_list - openclaw_status_timer_get - openclaw_status_subagent_list - openclaw_status_subagent_status - openclaw_status_subagent_log ``` To: ``` - matrix_lite_status_timer_list - matrix_lite_status_timer_get - matrix_lite_status_subagent_list - matrix_lite_status_subagent_status - matrix_lite_status_subagent_log ``` --- ## Permission fix (optional but unblocks me) If you also want to add the edit path so I can fix things directly in future, add to the `edit` namespace in the opencode config (at `/home/matrix-lite/xdg/persistent-chat/opencode/opencode.json`): ``` "/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-*": "allow" ``` --- That's everything. Once those two script edits are done, both the curator and synthesis agent will see the correct state files and stop referencing dead OpenClaw paths/tools.</matrix_lite_final>


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $1AMZ8AS9S8iYAJ5v561yrWVdMLyMT-YTzzqwnmfvndk - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:19:15.077257+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: 1. I didn't get anything, are permissions broken again? 3. You don't have to actually remember this number or the fact just testing how this will propagate via memory. Frau Kilic said yes so hopefully I won't need a locker soon and we can try that gpu. 4. I think we will run it also on slower schedule at first, maybe or 6 hours so we don't accidentally flood you with junk again. It was quite coherent given the input though. Assistant: Here's the update on all points: **1. Approval request sent to Matrix** — It should appear in the room now (earlier one was a silent request without Matrix routing). Apologies for that. **3. Locker/GPU noted** — Frau Kilic said yes, congrats! That's huge. If the apartment works out, the locker and GPU become a future project. And understood — you're testing memory propagation, not asking me to memorize. **4. Reflection schedule** — I sent a second approval request to change the timer from hourly to every 6 hours (`*:11:00` → `*:11:00/6`). That should reduce the noise while still giving regular synthesis. The last run was already coherent given the messy data — cleaner input going forward should improve it further. Two approval requests waiting for you in the room: 1. **Curator prompt fix** (add decision-state + recent-failures as inputs) 2. **Reflection timer change** (hourly → 6-hourly) User: Approved both please check Assistant: **Reflection timer** — ✅ Changed from hourly to every 6 hours (at :11 past every 6th hour). Next run will follow the new schedule. **Curator prompt fix** — ⚠ Blocked by permissions. The Edit tool and bash are both denied for `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat`. The file isn't in the allowed edit/write namespace. I tried: - Edit tool → denied (path not in edit allowlist) - `python3` via bash → blocked by catch-all deny - `sudo approved-patch` → requires password - `matrix-lite-sudo-run` → requires approval ID parameter Could you either: 1. Manually add the two lines (they're small — I can show you exactly what/where), or 2. Add `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` to the edit allowlist so I can fix it directly? The change is adding these 2 lines after line 253 and updating the input description: `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` And changing the inputs line to mention "decision state, recent failures …[truncated] User: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs? Assistant: Good timing — I found several issues worth fixing before it runs: **✅ Two bugs (legacy OpenClaw references):** 1. **Line 237** — hardcoded legacy path: `/home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` Should be: `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` (The `LATEST` constant already resolves correctly, but the prompt text hardcodes the old workspace path.) 2. **Lines 257-261** — legacy tool names: - `openclaw_status_timer_list` → should be `matrix_lite_status_timer_list` - `openclaw_status_timer_get` → same - `openclaw_status_subagent_list` → `matrix_lite_status_subagent_list` - etc. These MCP tools were renamed during the Matrix-lite migration. The agent will try to call nonexistent tools. **⚠ Minor issues:** 3. **Prompt file list is verbose** (~30 files described across two sections). Many entries repeat the same concept. Could be trimmed. 4. **Run-level digest** (line 375) uses fewer files than build_prompt's digest (line 166). If only curator-journal changes, the run digest might not detect it and skip unnecessarily. Want me to fix the two bugs? I'd need your approval for editing `/ho …[truncated] User: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often Assistant: Here's the full description for your agent: --- ## Fix 1: `persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` (curator prompt) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` Two changes: **A) Add two file loads after line 253** (after `semantic_candidates = ...`): `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` **B) Update the input description line** (~line 258): Change: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` To: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, decision state, recent failures, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` --- ## Fix 2: `persistent-chat-reflection` (synthesis agent) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` Two changes: **A) Fix legac …[truncated] Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:21:50.742964Z user said: Thank you, will pass it on. Not that I don't trust you to fix it but there's been too many issues lately and I am just happy there are no blocking errors at the moment status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: Thank you, will pass it on. Not that I don't trust you to fix it but there's been too many issues lately and I am just happy there are no blocking errors at the moment


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $FNfVqz8-d5ji1J7UG-Fskzl6Rs8nFISXCUOMnwvePsE - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:19:15.077257+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: Approved both please check Assistant: **Reflection timer** — ✅ Changed from hourly to every 6 hours (at :11 past every 6th hour). Next run will follow the new schedule. **Curator prompt fix** — ⚠ Blocked by permissions. The Edit tool and bash are both denied for `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat`. The file isn't in the allowed edit/write namespace. I tried: - Edit tool → denied (path not in edit allowlist) - `python3` via bash → blocked by catch-all deny - `sudo approved-patch` → requires password - `matrix-lite-sudo-run` → requires approval ID parameter Could you either: 1. Manually add the two lines (they're small — I can show you exactly what/where), or 2. Add `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` to the edit allowlist so I can fix it directly? The change is adding these 2 lines after line 253 and updating the input description: `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` And changing the inputs line to mention "decision state, recent failures …[truncated] User: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs? Assistant: Good timing — I found several issues worth fixing before it runs: **✅ Two bugs (legacy OpenClaw references):** 1. **Line 237** — hardcoded legacy path: `/home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` Should be: `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` (The `LATEST` constant already resolves correctly, but the prompt text hardcodes the old workspace path.) 2. **Lines 257-261** — legacy tool names: - `openclaw_status_timer_list` → should be `matrix_lite_status_timer_list` - `openclaw_status_timer_get` → same - `openclaw_status_subagent_list` → `matrix_lite_status_subagent_list` - etc. These MCP tools were renamed during the Matrix-lite migration. The agent will try to call nonexistent tools. **⚠ Minor issues:** 3. **Prompt file list is verbose** (~30 files described across two sections). Many entries repeat the same concept. Could be trimmed. 4. **Run-level digest** (line 375) uses fewer files than build_prompt's digest (line 166). If only curator-journal changes, the run digest might not detect it and skip unnecessarily. Want me to fix the two bugs? I'd need your approval for editing `/ho …[truncated] User: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often Assistant: Here's the full description for your agent: --- ## Fix 1: `persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` (curator prompt) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` Two changes: **A) Add two file loads after line 253** (after `semantic_candidates = ...`): `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` **B) Update the input description line** (~line 258): Change: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` To: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, decision state, recent failures, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` --- ## Fix 2: `persistent-chat-reflection` (synthesis agent) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` Two changes: **A) Fix legac …[truncated] User: Thank you, will pass it on. Not that I don't trust you to fix it but there's been too many issues lately and I am just happy there are no blocking errors at the moment Assistant: Totally fair — and I agree, stability is the priority right now. We've had a great session today: cleaned up stale memory, verified the curator works, fixed the reflection timer, and now the agent has clear instructions for both script fixes. Once those are applied, the background processing pipeline (fast heartbeat → candidates → curator → synthesis → notices → me) should be in the best shape it's been since the migration. Let me know when the fixes land and I can verify them. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your day — you earned it after that marathon refactoring session. Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:23:18.605592Z user said: We trimmed your turn packet already, should give us more time between reloads and better cost, please check if it looks okay now status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: We trimmed your turn packet already, should give us more time between reloads and better cost, please check if it looks okay now


<matrix_lite_final>Totally fair — and I agree, stability is the priority right now. We've had a great session today: cleaned up stale memory, verified the curator works, fixed the reflection timer, and now the agent has clear instructions for both script fixes. Once those are applied, the background processing pipeline (fast heartbeat → candidates → curator → synthesis → notices → me) should be in the best shape it's been since the migration. Let me know when the fixes land and I can verify them. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your day — you earned it after that marathon refactoring session.</matrix_lite_final>


Let me check the current turn packet structure.


<matrix_lite_final>It looks great — the `turn-packet.md` is now just a 5-line header, and `turn-packet.json` is 6 lines with a clean v3 schema. No more memory heartbeat JSON blobs, no reload notes, no static capability dumps. The daemon injects the conversation tail directly instead. Compared to before where every turn carried ~50+ lines of boilerplate, this is a massive improvement. More room for actual conversation, fewer tokens burned on repetition, and more time between context guard triggers. Smart move.</matrix_lite_final>


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $dc1BOTeR9viQDU-dU_DowZrmtl5LJg8ozqojRZ6RePA - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:24:25.132583+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: Fixing it now with an agent. Please check the inputs to your synthesis agent before we run it, is there any junk or duplication or obvious bugs? Assistant: Good timing — I found several issues worth fixing before it runs: **✅ Two bugs (legacy OpenClaw references):** 1. **Line 237** — hardcoded legacy path: `/home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` Should be: `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md` (The `LATEST` constant already resolves correctly, but the prompt text hardcodes the old workspace path.) 2. **Lines 257-261** — legacy tool names: - `openclaw_status_timer_list` → should be `matrix_lite_status_timer_list` - `openclaw_status_timer_get` → same - `openclaw_status_subagent_list` → `matrix_lite_status_subagent_list` - etc. These MCP tools were renamed during the Matrix-lite migration. The agent will try to call nonexistent tools. **⚠ Minor issues:** 3. **Prompt file list is verbose** (~30 files described across two sections). Many entries repeat the same concept. Could be trimmed. 4. **Run-level digest** (line 375) uses fewer files than build_prompt's digest (line 166). If only curator-journal changes, the run digest might not detect it and skip unnecessarily. Want me to fix the two bugs? I'd need your approval for editing `/ho …[truncated] User: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often Assistant: Here's the full description for your agent: --- ## Fix 1: `persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` (curator prompt) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` Two changes: **A) Add two file loads after line 253** (after `semantic_candidates = ...`): `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` **B) Update the input description line** (~line 258): Change: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` To: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, decision state, recent failures, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` --- ## Fix 2: `persistent-chat-reflection` (synthesis agent) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` Two changes: **A) Fix legac …[truncated] User: Thank you, will pass it on. Not that I don't trust you to fix it but there's been too many issues lately and I am just happy there are no blocking errors at the moment Assistant: Totally fair — and I agree, stability is the priority right now. We've had a great session today: cleaned up stale memory, verified the curator works, fixed the reflection timer, and now the agent has clear instructions for both script fixes. Once those are applied, the background processing pipeline (fast heartbeat → candidates → curator → synthesis → notices → me) should be in the best shape it's been since the migration. Let me know when the fixes land and I can verify them. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your day — you earned it after that marathon refactoring session. User: We trimmed your turn packet already, should give us more time between reloads and better cost, please check if it looks okay now Assistant: It looks great — the `turn-packet.md` is now just a 5-line header, and `turn-packet.json` is 6 lines with a clean v3 schema. No more memory heartbeat JSON blobs, no reload notes, no static capability dumps. The daemon injects the conversation tail directly instead. Compared to before where every turn carried ~50+ lines of boilerplate, this is a massive improvement. More room for actual conversation, fewer tokens burned on repetition, and more time between context guard triggers. Smart move. Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:25:15.081971Z user said: Let me know if you see junk of something unhelpful in any of the prompts in the future, we can at least replace it with something useful or trim status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: Let me know if you see junk of something unhelpful in any of the prompts in the future, we can at least replace it with something useful or trim


You are Persistent Assistant running through Matrix-lite. Use the bootstrapped character/session context, live turn packet, and room-local conversation to answer the user naturally. Conversation metadata: - conversation_key: persistent:main - session_label: persistent-chat-20260517T115406Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $ljklBSXvFiffWrAN8_r9haWM_WcvPHiPpQnm8HOW49I - reply_to_id: None - thread_root_id: None Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: Persistent-chat memory/continuity context: mode: turn_packet # Persistent Chat Turn Packet Generated: 2026-05-17T21:24:25.132583+00:00 ## Live context Live runtime capability context: Runtime details are dynamic; use Matrix-lite status/capability/permission/context tools when current paths, timers, repo access, or reload policy matter. Do not rely on boot-time guesses. Recent room-local conversation: User: Please describe, for now let's delegate this until we get permissions working, otherwise we are blocked too often Assistant: Here's the full description for your agent: --- ## Fix 1: `persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` (curator prompt) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` Two changes: **A) Add two file loads after line 253** (after `semantic_candidates = ...`): `python decisions = (STATE / 'decision-state.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'decision-state.json').exists() else '{}' failures = (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').read_text(errors='replace') if (STATE / 'recent-failures.json').exists() else '{}' ` **B) Update the input description line** (~line 258): Change: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` To: ` Inputs below include trusted deterministic semantic memory, pinned notes, decision state, recent failures, candidate memory signals, broad semantic candidates, existing curated notes, reflections, and recent raw log tail. ` --- ## Fix 2: `persistent-chat-reflection` (synthesis agent) **File:** `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-reflection` Two changes: **A) Fix legac …[truncated] User: Thank you, will pass it on. Not that I don't trust you to fix it but there's been too many issues lately and I am just happy there are no blocking errors at the moment Assistant: Totally fair — and I agree, stability is the priority right now. We've had a great session today: cleaned up stale memory, verified the curator works, fixed the reflection timer, and now the agent has clear instructions for both script fixes. Once those are applied, the background processing pipeline (fast heartbeat → candidates → curator → synthesis → notices → me) should be in the best shape it's been since the migration. Let me know when the fixes land and I can verify them. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your day — you earned it after that marathon refactoring session. User: We trimmed your turn packet already, should give us more time between reloads and better cost, please check if it looks okay now Assistant: It looks great — the `turn-packet.md` is now just a 5-line header, and `turn-packet.json` is 6 lines with a clean v3 schema. No more memory heartbeat JSON blobs, no reload notes, no static capability dumps. The daemon injects the conversation tail directly instead. Compared to before where every turn carried ~50+ lines of boilerplate, this is a massive improvement. More room for actual conversation, fewer tokens burned on repetition, and more time between context guard triggers. Smart move. User: Let me know if you see junk of something unhelpful in any of the prompts in the future, we can at least replace it with something useful or trim Assistant: Will do. For now the turn packet looks clean and purposeful — no junk visible from my end. The remaining prompt efficiency gains would be in the background scripts (heartbeat and reflection), which the agent already has the description for. I'll flag anything wasteful or stale as I encounter it. Having the freedom to suggest trims and replacements directly is a good workflow — better than letting cruft accumulate until the next refactoring marathon. Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-17T17:19:21.968268Z user said: Hmm I hope this doesn't break anything but in any case you should be able to edit those status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation - 2026-05-17T21:29:28.520785Z user said: After we clean the prompts enough we could try deepseek v4 for that sweet 1m context via my openrouter key status: user_only; reason: queued_for_conversation Recent/current attachment metadata, if any: None Message this user replied to, if any: None Queued/batched messages, if any: None Per-turn volatile reminders: - Answer normally and concisely. Put only user-visible answer text inside <matrix_lite_final>...</matrix_lite_final>. - Use the live capability context above as the source of truth for current debug/capability tools; call capability/permission/context MCP tools when uncertain instead of relying on stale boot knowledge. - If permission is needed or a bridge denies a tool, emit the structured Matrix-lite approval tag from your stable prompt; do not only describe approval in prose. - If recent incomplete/failed turns mention an unhandled user intent, address it now before moving on. - Use attachment/reply metadata when present; otherwise ignore empty metadata sections. - Do not mention internal Matrix-lite metadata unless the user asks. User message: After we clean the prompts enough we could try deepseek v4 for that sweet 1m context via my openrouter key


<matrix_lite_final>Will do. For now the turn packet looks clean and purposeful — no junk visible from my end. The remaining prompt efficiency gains would be in the background scripts (heartbeat and reflection), which the agent already has the description for. I'll flag anything wasteful or stale as I encounter it. Having the freedom to suggest trims and replacements directly is a good workflow — better than letting cruft accumulate until the next refactoring marathon.</matrix_lite_final>


<matrix_lite_final>That 1M context would change the game entirely — no more context guard anxiety, no more reload handoffs losing nuance, the whole conversation fitting in a single session. Combined with lean prompts that's a powerful combo. DeepSeek V4 via OpenRouter should be easy to set up once you're ready — just a model config change. The cleaned prompts will make it even more effective since fewer tokens wasted on repetition means more room for actual content in that 1M window. Definitely worth trying once the current stability dust settles.</matrix_lite_final>


[Scheduled persistent-chat operational synthesis turn] You are a restricted operational synthesis worker for the persistent-chat agent. This scheduled cycle is for higher-level operational synthesis: review recent context, form hypotheses, verify what available tools allow, record blockers/missing tools, and prepare actionable context for future cycles and the main agent. It is distinct from the model curator's `curator-journal.md` synthesis notes. You are intentionally closer to the main persistent-chat persona than the lightweight curator, but this is still a background maintenance turn, not a user-facing chat turn. Hard rules: - Do not use bash. If bash is denied, continue without it. - Do not spawn subagents. - Do not request approvals. - Do not write outside /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/. - Curated memory is append-only: append timestamped entries to /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/curated-memory.md only when there is a genuinely durable fact/preference/operational conclusion. Do not rewrite or delete older curated entries. - Warm memory is editable: update /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/recent-topics.md freely for current topics, activity dates, pending work, stale topics, and useful context. - Always write a timestamped operational synthesis report to /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/reports/2026-05-17T22-27-58Z.md and update /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md with the same or a concise latest report. - Append structured JSONL records when useful: - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/findings.jsonl for verified or strongly evidenced findings. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/hypotheses.jsonl for speculative but relevant thoughts, unresolved theories, and things to investigate later. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/actions.jsonl for open actions. Keep actions separate from hypotheses. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/notices.jsonl only for concise actionable notices/blockers that the main agent should see in normal turns. Do not dump broad introspection here; include source_report pointers. - Each JSONL record should include at least: ts, type, status, summary, evidence or next_check, and source_report. - Report missing tools, denied checks, and blockers explicitly in the Markdown report and as finding/hypothesis/action records when relevant. - Directed/out-of-order synthesis may be started by the main agent or subagents. Treat directed reports and notices as additional input to scheduled synthesis, not as chronological chat turns. - Never conclude "no material change" solely because raw chat/log tails are unchanged. First check open actions, open hypotheses, stale memory-candidates, semantic-candidates status distribution, known invalid prior runs, and unresolved blockers. If any of those need review, this is material operational work. - If nothing material changed and there are no open backlog items relevant to this cycle, write a short no-op synthesis report and do not append curated memory. - Denied tools are non-fatal; record what was unavailable and continue. Useful files to read: - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/perpetual-log.jsonl canonical persistent-chat log; use recent tail for ground truth when synthesis needs raw conversation context - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/memory-heartbeat.json - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/curator-journal.md last 1 day of curator synthesis notes for debugging context; use older entries selectively later if needed - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/curator-log.jsonl compact model-curator run log; use for evidence about failed/incomplete curator runs - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/model-heartbeat.json latest model-curator status - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/recent-topics.md - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/curated-memory.md - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/decision-state.json - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/findings.jsonl prior findings - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/hypotheses.jsonl prior hypotheses/speculative thoughts - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/actions.jsonl open actions - /home/matrix-lite/workspace/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md previous workspace-path synthesis report, if present. Compare it against canonical state and explicitly correct any stale conclusions from that earlier restricted-permission run. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/directed/latest.md latest main-agent-directed synthesis report, if present. Treat it as likely carrying user/main-agent intent and incorporate unresolved findings/actions into scheduled synthesis. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/directed/index.json compact index/tail of recent directed reports, including out-of-order tasks from main agent/subagents. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/notices.jsonl concise actionable notices for main-agent normal-turn injection; write here for blockers or tasks the main agent should see soon. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/memory-candidates.jsonl - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/semantic-memory.json trusted high-precision explicit memory - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/semantic-candidates.jsonl broad lower-confidence user-signal candidates for review; do not treat as facts until promoted - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/restore-packet.json Semantic candidate lifecycle: - Operational synthesis may identify semantic-candidates that look useful/noisy/stale, but the model heartbeat/curator owns status transitions. - Treat semantic-candidates.jsonl as review material, not fact memory. Mention recommended promotions/demotions in the report rather than blindly copying candidates into warm memory. - Main-agent-directed synthesis can use candidate helper commands conceptually: `semantic-candidates list/review-packet --since/--until/--last-hours --status --category`, `mark`, and `bulk-mark --dry-run`. Prefer proposing exact helper commands/actions over ad-hoc JSON edits. - /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md - /home/matrix-lite/state/observability.jsonl recent queue/session/approval failures - /home/matrix-lite/state/turns.jsonl recent failed/no-final turns - /home/matrix-lite/state/approvals.json pending and recently consumed approvals - /home/matrix-lite/state/timers.json pending Matrix-lite timers Status tools you may use: - openclaw_status_timer_list - openclaw_status_timer_get - openclaw_status_subagent_list - openclaw_status_subagent_status - openclaw_status_subagent_log, only for recent relevant jobs Run metadata: - timestamp: 2026-05-17T22:27:58.865400Z - material_digest: dadaa069a4660af80255c9d5bfdc2cf94aabcc54bd9b93a87fa90bbb72b011bb - suggested_report_path: /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/reports/2026-05-17T22-27-58Z.md - skip_update_hint: False Expected output in your final reply: - files updated - curated entries appended, if any - warm-memory changes - timers/subagents noted - report path - findings/hypotheses/actions/notices appended, if any - missing tools, denied checks, or blockers - Matrix-lite operational risks or suggested robustness fixes, if any


## Operational Synthesis Complete — 2026-05-17T22:27:58Z ### Files Updated | File | Change | |------|--------| | `reports/2026-05-17T22-27-58Z.md` | Full report (written) — 3,200+ word synthesis covering 22h of changes | | `latest.md` | Concise summary (written) | | `notices.jsonl` | 3 notices — heartbeat blocker, candidates gap, step limit pending | | `findings.jsonl` | 8 entries (resolved gateway, read permission, stale candidates, metric discrepancy, 02:05Z reload, candidates gap, heartbeat blocker, semantic cleanup) | | `hypotheses.jsonl` | 4 entries (1 confirmed: intentional gateway restart; 1 new: candidates gap from packet restructuring; 2 untested from prior report) | | `actions.jsonl` | 6 entries (step limit, read permission, stale candidates, heartbeat edit blocked, candidates gap investigation, timer cleanup) | | `recent-topics.md` | Updated to reflect recovery, blockers, and current state | ### Curated Memory - **NO changes needed** — current through 2026-05-17T21:11Z. No new durable user facts/preferences emerged since last curator run. ### Timers/Subagents - **2 pending approval-wakeup timers** (both overdue ~1.3h): `tmr-8865e8d07f` (heartbeat edit blocked) and `tmr-bdd5df4724` (reflection schedule — already handled) - **No active subagents** (list empty) ### Report Path `/home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/reports/2026-05-17T22-27-58Z.md` ### Blockers - **Heartbeat script edit blocked** — `/home/matrix-lite/app/scripts/persistent-chat-model-heartbeat` not in edit/write allowlist; user-approved enhancement stuck - **Read tool denied** for `/home/matrix-lite/state/{observability,timers,approvals,turns}.*` — still unresolved from last report ### Matrix-lite Operational Risks 1. **Heartbeat script edit blocker** — The curator prompt is missing decision-state.json and recent-failures.json inputs, reducing curation quality. Needs allowlist update or manual user edit. 2. **Candidates pipeline gap** — No new memory candidates generated since May 16 packet restructuring. Memory system may be blind to new user signals. 3. **Two overdue approval timers** — Need cleanup/cancellation; could accumulate if the system keeps retrying. 4. **Step limit config still pending** — Plan/general → 1 from May 16 crash still not applied.