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-20260519T155636Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $WZeQ-wcKX5HgeYUK9ksHShAKcWWm20-sL17HyO18L8E - 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: 2026-05-19T22:00:25.799964+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: We will need to improve handover a lot before I will be ready to close sessions without worrying Assistant: Totally fair. The handoff is the weakest link right now. What we lost from the wedge earlier proves it — I knew we'd talked about the WGT schedule but it was gone. Here's what needs to be better: **Current gaps:** - **Session handoff is reactive** (only happens on crash/reload), not proactive - **Curated memory** relies on a slow heartbeat that may not capture important decisions fast enough - **Tool results and reasoning** are never saved to the knowledge base — only the conclusions we explicitly documented - **No "session summary" artifact** that a fresh session can read to instantly catch up **What we could build:** 1. **Explicit handoff** — before closing a session, generate a handoff summary (decisions made, state of open discussions, pending todos) saved to a known location 2. **Decision logging** — I should log important decisions as we make them (the `note-decision` helper exists but I don't use it enough) 3. **Knowledge base integration** — the knowledge base was the right idea but I need to write to it more proactively during conversations 4. **Session summary trigger** — could be triggered at a configurable interval or manually before closing The pieces exist (knowled …[truncated] User: 1 does this map to any existing source artifacts? 2 same, you need to curate your memory sometimes. Curator just extracts the facts and guesses it doesn't have the session context. Please check which files make sense for you to edit yourself (not script output, not breaking existing scripts) Assistant: Good question. Here's what I found by checking what the heartbeat script actually touches: **Files OVERWRITTEN by scripts (DO NOT manually edit):** - `continuity-pinned-notes.txt` — heartbeat overwrites (line 1504) - `continuity-summary.txt` — heartbeat overwrites (line 1505) - `semantic-memory.json` — heartbeat writes (line 565) - `decision-state.json` — `note-decision` helper - `curated-memory.md` / `recent-topics.md` — model-heartbeat overwrites - All packet files (turn/session/restore) — heartbeat overwrites **Files SAFE for me to edit (not overwritten by scripts):** 1. **`knowledge-base.jsonl`** ✅ — already using this. Script only APPENDS/reads, never overwrites 2. **`curator-journal.md`** ✅ — both I and the model-heartbeat can APPEND to it (it's a journal, not overwritten) 3. **`todo.md`** ✅ — not touched by any script at all 4. **`reasoning-tuning-proposals.md`** ✅ — not touched by any script 5. **`operational-synthesis/findings.jsonl`** ✅ — reflection agent writes new entries but doesn't overwrite 6. **`operational-synthesis/actions.jsonl`** ✅ — same, append-only 7. **`operational-synthesis/notices.jsonl`** ✅ — same So for handover purposes, the best fit is **`knowledge …[truncated] User: Do we need any scripts for those files? How would you know to read the important items at session start without reading the entire Todo? Assistant: No scripts needed for writing — I can edit those files directly with the Edit tool. The real question is **discovery**: how would a fresh session know what's important? Here's what currently exists: **Already injected at session start** (daemon reads these): - curated-memory.md — curator's facts (but curator misses session context) - decision-state.json — actions/decisions from note-decision helper - recent-failures.json — recent errors - reflection-journal.md — synthesis notes - recent-topics.md — curator's topic summary **Not injected, but searchable** (via memory_search): - curator_journal (in the index ✅) - operational_synthesis files (in the index ✅) **Not injected, not searchable**: - knowledge-base.jsonl ❌ (not in the index, not injected) - todo.md ❌ (not in the index, not injected) **The gap:** I could write handover notes to `curator-journal.md` or `knowledge-base.jsonl`, but a fresh session wouldn't see them unless it thinks to search. And you can't search for something you don't know exists. **Options to bridge this:** 1. **Register knowledge-base.jsonl as an index source** — then at session start I can search for `topic:handover` or similar 2. **Add a small "hando …[truncated] Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-19T15:36:21.847790Z user said: oh not again status: failed; reason: Persistent-chat backend is wedged; controlled reload/replacement required - 2026-05-19T15:38:04.551759Z user said: test message status: failed; reason: Persistent-chat backend is wedged; controlled reload/replacement required - 2026-05-19T15:49:01.026811Z user said: ping status: failed; reason: Persistent-chat backend is wedged; controlled reload/replacement required - 2026-05-19T22:01:32.354041Z user said: Yes but how would you know to grep it? status: failed; reason: ACP text turn failed - 2026-05-19T22:05:25.907690Z user said: Timeout? Why? 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: Timeout? Why?


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-20260519T155636Z - prompt_package: None - shared_memory_profile: None - room_id: !CZLwoJfCyftA7oA5CVj2gIEKWqyv1lu01r0oFboEqZg - source_event_id: $sf99rDDH83j3wKnyYRXw-FabeKql5CcmAwp0OHad8TE - 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: 2026-05-19T22:05:39.474686+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 does this map to any existing source artifacts? 2 same, you need to curate your memory sometimes. Curator just extracts the facts and guesses it doesn't have the session context. Please check which files make sense for you to edit yourself (not script output, not breaking existing scripts) Assistant: Good question. Here's what I found by checking what the heartbeat script actually touches: **Files OVERWRITTEN by scripts (DO NOT manually edit):** - `continuity-pinned-notes.txt` — heartbeat overwrites (line 1504) - `continuity-summary.txt` — heartbeat overwrites (line 1505) - `semantic-memory.json` — heartbeat writes (line 565) - `decision-state.json` — `note-decision` helper - `curated-memory.md` / `recent-topics.md` — model-heartbeat overwrites - All packet files (turn/session/restore) — heartbeat overwrites **Files SAFE for me to edit (not overwritten by scripts):** 1. **`knowledge-base.jsonl`** ✅ — already using this. Script only APPENDS/reads, never overwrites 2. **`curator-journal.md`** ✅ — both I and the model-heartbeat can APPEND to it (it's a journal, not overwritten) 3. **`todo.md`** ✅ — not touched by any script at all 4. **`reasoning-tuning-proposals.md`** ✅ — not touched by any script 5. **`operational-synthesis/findings.jsonl`** ✅ — reflection agent writes new entries but doesn't overwrite 6. **`operational-synthesis/actions.jsonl`** ✅ — same, append-only 7. **`operational-synthesis/notices.jsonl`** ✅ — same So for handover purposes, the best fit is **`knowledge …[truncated] User: Do we need any scripts for those files? How would you know to read the important items at session start without reading the entire Todo? Assistant: No scripts needed for writing — I can edit those files directly with the Edit tool. The real question is **discovery**: how would a fresh session know what's important? Here's what currently exists: **Already injected at session start** (daemon reads these): - curated-memory.md — curator's facts (but curator misses session context) - decision-state.json — actions/decisions from note-decision helper - recent-failures.json — recent errors - reflection-journal.md — synthesis notes - recent-topics.md — curator's topic summary **Not injected, but searchable** (via memory_search): - curator_journal (in the index ✅) - operational_synthesis files (in the index ✅) **Not injected, not searchable**: - knowledge-base.jsonl ❌ (not in the index, not injected) - todo.md ❌ (not in the index, not injected) **The gap:** I could write handover notes to `curator-journal.md` or `knowledge-base.jsonl`, but a fresh session wouldn't see them unless it thinks to search. And you can't search for something you don't know exists. **Options to bridge this:** 1. **Register knowledge-base.jsonl as an index source** — then at session start I can search for `topic:handover` or similar 2. **Add a small "hando …[truncated] Recent incomplete/failed turns that still matter for continuity: - 2026-05-19T15:38:04.551759Z user said: test message status: failed; reason: Persistent-chat backend is wedged; controlled reload/replacement required - 2026-05-19T15:49:01.026811Z user said: ping status: failed; reason: Persistent-chat backend is wedged; controlled reload/replacement required - 2026-05-19T22:01:32.354041Z user said: Yes but how would you know to grep it? status: failed; reason: ACP text turn failed - 2026-05-19T22:10:34.730249Z user said: Timeout? Why? status: failed; reason: ACP text turn failed - 2026-05-19T22:10:49.634383Z user said: Ping 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: Ping


Health probe after persistent-chat timeout. Reply exactly HEALTH_OK.


[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/2026-05-19T22-11-04Z.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/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/latest.md previous scheduled synthesis report, if present. - /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/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/workspace/state/timers/timers.json pending Matrix-lite timers Status tools you may use: - 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, only for recent relevant jobs Run metadata: - timestamp: 2026-05-19T22:11:04.639211Z - material_digest: ba3dd3992900ddce746cb5a143d49d07595fb6837f791a99658eb23f972b692a - suggested_report_path: /home/matrix-lite/state/persistent-chat/operational-synthesis/reports/2026-05-19T22-11-04Z.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