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# Agent Config Refresh Implementation Plan
> **For agentic workers:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. Steps use checkbox (`- [ ]`) syntax for tracking.
**Goal:** Apply the explicit divergence model to `AGENTS.md`, `CLAUDE.md`, and `GEMINI.md`. `AGENTS.md` becomes a thin pointer document (~1K). `CLAUDE.md` becomes a 1-line deprecation stub. `GEMINI.md` is lightly refreshed to remove any content that should have moved to `AGENTS.md`. Light verification pass (not rewrites) on the skill files in `.agents/`, `.gemini/`, and the legacy `.claude/commands/`.
**Architecture:** Single-agent sequential execution. Each top-level file is its own task. Skill file verification is a separate task that touches many files but only makes surgical edits where drift is found.
**Tech Stack:** Manual Slop's MCP research tools. Git for version control.
**Spec:** `docs/superpowers/specs/2026-06-02-comprehensive-documentation-refresh-design.md` §6 (Sub-Track 3).
**Depends on:** Sub-Track 1 (`docs_layer_refresh_20260602`) must complete first. The human-facing docs are the source of truth that the agent config files point to.
---
## Execution Constraints
These apply to every task in this plan:
- **No subagents.** Execute as a single agent.
- **Pre-edit checkpoint:** Before any file edit, run `git add .`.
- **Per-file atomic commits:** One file = one commit. The skill file verification task may have many commits (one per file) since there are many files, but each is still atomic.
- **Commit message format:** `docs(<scope>): <imperative description>`.
- **Git note format:** Attach a 3-8 line rationale to each commit.
- **The "no content duplication" rule:** After this plan completes, a section header that appears in 2+ of `AGENTS.md`/`CLAUDE.md`/`GEMINI.md` must be either (a) a short pointer (≤3 lines) to the canonical home, or (b) a violation to fix.
---
## Task 1: Rewrite `AGENTS.md` to a Thin Pointer
**Files:**
- Modify: `AGENTS.md` (current size ~5.4K)
**Target structure:** A thin orientation document of ~1K that:
- Describes what Manual Slop is (1-2 sentences)
- States the conductor convention (1 paragraph)
- Lists the canonical locations for agent guidance (with file links)
- Lists the 5-6 most critical project-wide anti-patterns
- Points to `docs/Readme.md` for human-facing docs
**Specific target content (use as a starting template, adapt to current state):**
```markdown
# AGENTS.md
## What This Is
Manual Slop is a local GUI orchestrator for LLM-driven coding sessions. It bridges high-latency AI reasoning with a low-latency ImGui render loop via a thread-safe async pipeline; every AI-generated payload passes through a human-auditable gate before execution.
## The Conductor Convention
All AI agents consuming this project must read `./conductor/workflow.md` and treat `./conductor/tracks.md` as the task registry. Track implementation follows the TDD protocol documented in `conductor/workflow.md` with per-file atomic commits and git notes.
## Guidance for AI Agents
Detailed agent guidance lives in the following locations — read these directly, do not duplicate content here:
- **Operational workflow:** `conductor/workflow.md`
- **Code style and process:** `conductor/product-guidelines.md`
- **Tech stack and constraints:** `conductor/tech-stack.md`
- **Product context:** `conductor/product.md`
- **MMA orchestrator role:** `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`
- **Tier 1 (Orchestrator):** `.agents/skills/mma-tier1-orchestrator/SKILL.md`
- **Tier 2 (Tech Lead):** `.agents/skills/mma-tier2-tech-lead/SKILL.md`
- **Tier 3 (Worker):** `.agents/skills/mma-tier3-worker/SKILL.md`
- **Tier 4 (QA):** `.agents/skills/mma-tier4-qa/SKILL.md`
## Human-Facing Documentation
For understanding, using, and maintaining the tool, see `docs/Readme.md` and the guides it indexes.
## Critical Anti-Patterns
- Do not read full files >50 lines without first using `py_get_skeleton` or `get_file_summary`
- Do not modify the tech stack without updating `conductor/tech-stack.md` first
- Do not implement code directly as Tier 2 — delegate to Tier 3 workers (or in the case of this docs track, do it yourself as a single agent)
- Do not skip TDD — write failing tests before implementation
- Do not batch commits — commit per-task for atomic rollback
- Do not add comments to source code; documentation lives in `/docs`
```
- [ ] **Step 1.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 1.2: Read the current `AGENTS.md`**
Use `manual-slop_read_file` (the file is small enough to read in full).
- [ ] **Step 1.3: Inventory what content currently lives in `AGENTS.md`**
For each major section in the current file, note:
- **Keep here:** Project-level orientation, anti-patterns, the conductor convention
- **Move to `conductor/workflow.md`:** Workflow details
- **Move to `conductor/product-guidelines.md`:** Style rules
- **Move to `conductor/tech-stack.md`:** Tech stack details
- **Move to `conductor/product.md`:** Feature descriptions
- **Move to `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`:** MMA role details
- **Move to the relevant `.agents/skills/*/SKILL.md`:** Tier-specific guidance
- **Move to `docs/Readme.md`:** Anything that documents the tool for humans (not agents)
- [ ] **Step 1.4: Verify the target skill files exist and have the content**
Before writing `AGENTS.md`, confirm:
- `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md` exists
- `.agents/skills/mma-tier1-orchestrator/SKILL.md` exists
- `.agents/skills/mma-tier2-tech-lead/SKILL.md` exists
- `.agents/skills/mma-tier3-worker/SKILL.md` exists
- `.agents/skills/mma-tier4-qa/SKILL.md` exists
- `conductor/workflow.md` exists
- `conductor/product-guidelines.md` exists
- `conductor/tech-stack.md` exists
- `conductor/product.md` exists
- `docs/Readme.md` exists (and is updated per Sub-Track 1)
If any are missing, do NOT write `AGENTS.md` until they exist. (They should exist by the time Sub-Track 3 runs, since Sub-Track 1 has completed.)
- [ ] **Step 1.5: Write the new `AGENTS.md`**
Use the target structure above as a starting template. Adapt the language to match the project's style. Keep the file under 1.5K.
- [ ] **Step 1.6: Validate all cross-doc links in the new file**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` or file mention:
- Use `manual-slop_search_files` to confirm the target exists
- If broken, fix the link or remove the mention
- [ ] **Step 1.7: Confirm size is reasonable**
```powershell
(Get-Item C:\projects\manual_slop\AGENTS.md).Length
```
Should be ≤ 1500 bytes. If larger, trim.
- [ ] **Step 1.8: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add AGENTS.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(agents): rewrite as thin pointer document; defer to skill files and conductor docs"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Reduced from [N]K to ~1K. Content relocated to: [list canonical homes]. Anti-patterns compressed to 6 most critical." $_ }
```
---
## Task 2: Replace `CLAUDE.md` with a 1-Line Stub
**Files:**
- Modify: `CLAUDE.md` (current size ~6.7K)
**Target content:** A 1-line deprecation stub that preserves the file's existence for any external tooling that may reference it.
- [ ] **Step 2.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 2.2: Read the current `CLAUDE.md`**
- [ ] **Step 2.3: Verify no external scripts reference the CLAUDE.md content**
Use `manual-slop_py_find_usages` to grep for any code that reads CLAUDE.md's specific sections. If anything does, the stub approach still works (the script will get a 1-line file instead of the rich content, but it's a graceful failure).
If critical tooling depends on the rich content, flag this to the user before continuing.
- [ ] **Step 2.4: Write the stub**
```markdown
# CLAUDE.md
This project is no longer actively used with Claude Code. For project context, see `AGENTS.md`. The conductor system in `./conductor/` is the cross-tool abstraction and works with any agent toolchain.
```
- [ ] **Step 2.5: Confirm size is small**
```powershell
(Get-Item C:\projects\manual_slop\CLAUDE.md).Length
```
Should be ≤ 500 bytes.
- [ ] **Step 2.6: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add CLAUDE.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(claude): replace with deprecation stub; project no longer uses Claude Code"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Reduced from [N]K to stub. Preserves file existence for any legacy tooling. Project migrated to Gemini CLI + OpenCode." $_ }
```
---
## Task 3: Refresh `GEMINI.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `GEMINI.md` (current size ~3.8K)
- Reference: `conductor/product.md` (now updated per Sub-Track 2), `conductor/tech-stack.md`, `src/gemini_cli_adapter.py`
**Scope:** This file should contain ONLY Gemini-CLI-specific content. Any content that was previously shared with `AGENTS.md` and has been relocated should now point to `AGENTS.md` instead.
- [ ] **Step 3.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 3.2: Read the current `GEMINI.md`**
- [ ] **Step 3.3: Identify any content in `GEMINI.md` that is not Gemini-specific**
For each section, ask: "Would this content be useful to an agent that is NOT using Gemini CLI?" If yes, it should be in `AGENTS.md` or a conductor doc, not here.
Likely candidates to move out (or point to canonical home):
- General MMA tier descriptions (should be in `AGENTS.md` or `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`)
- General session startup checklist (should be in `AGENTS.md`)
- General anti-patterns (should be in `AGENTS.md` or `conductor/product-guidelines.md`)
Content that should stay (Gemini-CLI-specific):
- Gemini model routing per MMA tier
- `activate_skill` usage for MMA roles
- Gemini CLI bridge architecture (`gemini_cli_adapter.py`, `GEMINI_CLI_HOOK_CONTEXT`, synchronous HITL approval)
- Gemini-specific caching/TTL behavior
- Provider-specific quirks (cache rebuilding at 90% TTL, server-side context cache)
- `gemini-3.1-pro-preview` / `gemini-3-flash-preview` / `gemini-2.5-flash-lite` model names
- [ ] **Step 3.4: Rewrite `GEMINI.md` to contain only Gemini-CLI-specific content**
For each non-Gemini-specific section, replace with a short pointer to the canonical home (e.g., "See `AGENTS.md` for the MMA tier overview. This document covers Gemini-CLI-specific implementation only.").
- [ ] **Step 3.5: Verify Gemini-specific content is accurate**
For each Gemini-specific claim:
- Verify model names match `conductor/tech-stack.md`
- Verify TTL/cache behavior matches `src/ai_client.py` and `src/gemini_cli_adapter.py`
- Verify the bridge architecture description matches the actual code
- [ ] **Step 3.6: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 3.7: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add GEMINI.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(gemini): refresh and reduce to Gemini-CLI-specific content"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Replaced [N] sections with pointers to AGENTS.md. Kept [list of Gemini-specific sections]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 4: Light Verification of `.agents/skills/*/SKILL.md` and `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`
**Files:**
- Read: `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md` (~9.3K)
- Read: `.agents/skills/mma-tier1-orchestrator/SKILL.md` (~2.4K)
- Read: `.agents/skills/mma-tier2-tech-lead/SKILL.md` (~3.8K)
- Read: `.agents/skills/mma-tier3-worker/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.agents/skills/mma-tier4-qa/SKILL.md` (~813 bytes)
- Read: `.agents/skills/mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md` (~9.7K)
**Scope:** This is a LIGHT verification pass. For each file:
1. Read it
2. Confirm it covers the role accurately (cross-reference with the orchestrator skill's role description)
3. If drift is found, make a surgical fix
4. If the file is fundamentally outdated, FLAG for a separate track — do NOT rewrite wholesale here
- [ ] **Step 4.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 4.2: Read the canonical orchestrator skill**
Use `manual-slop_read_file` on `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`. This is the source of truth for the MMA architecture.
- [ ] **Step 4.3: For each tier skill (1-4), verify role accuracy**
For each `.agents/skills/mma-tierN-*/SKILL.md`:
- Read it (use `manual-slop_read_file`)
- Cross-reference with the orchestrator skill's description of the tier
- Note any drift: missing responsibilities, stale model names, wrong tool references
- [ ] **Step 4.4: For each drift found, make a surgical fix**
If the drift is small (a model name, a tool name, a single responsibility statement):
- Make the fix in place
- Commit per file
If the drift is large (the whole role description is outdated):
- DO NOT rewrite in this plan
- Note it in the commit message
- Add a task to a SEPARATE follow-up track (do not create new tasks in this plan)
- [ ] **Step 4.5: For each file with a surgical fix, commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .agents/skills/mma-tierN-*/SKILL.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(skills): fix drift in [tierN] skill - [specific fix]"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Found drift: [description]. Surgical fix applied: [what changed]. Larger rewrites deferred to [reason]." $_ }
```
- [ ] **Step 4.6: If no drift is found, commit an empty verification log**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit --allow-empty -m "docs(skills): verify all 5 skill files are coherent with orchestrator SKILL.md"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Read all 5 skill files. Cross-referenced with orchestrator SKILL.md. No drift found." $_ }
```
---
## Task 5: Light Verification of `.gemini/...` Mirrors
**Files:**
- Read: `.gemini/skills/mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.gemini/skills/mma-tier1-orchestrator/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.gemini/skills/mma-tier2-tech-lead/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.gemini/skills/mma-tier3-worker/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.gemini/skills/mma-tier4-qa/SKILL.md`
- Read: `.gemini/agents/tier1-orchestrator.md`
- Read: `.gemini/agents/tier2-tech-lead.md`
- Read: `.gemini/agents/tier3-worker.md`
- Read: `.gemini/agents/tier4-qa.md`
**Scope:** Compare the `.gemini/` mirror files against their canonical counterparts (`.agents/...`). If drift is found, fix it. This is the same LIGHT verification as Task 4 but for the Gemini-specific mirrors.
- [ ] **Step 5.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 5.2: For each `.gemini/...` file, compare to its canonical counterpart**
For each file:
- Read both the mirror and the canonical
- Diff them
- If different, determine which is the source of truth
- If the mirror is stale, fix it to match the canonical (or vice versa, depending on the file's role)
- [ ] **Step 5.3: For each drift found, commit per file**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .gemini/[path]
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(gemini-mirror): sync [file] with [canonical source]"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Mirror was out of sync. Updated to match canonical [path]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 6: Light Verification of `.claude/commands/*.md` (Legacy)
**Files:**
- Read: every file in `.claude/commands/` (9 files per the directory listing)
**Scope:** These are legacy files for backward compatibility. Lightly verify they still work and don't reference removed features. Do NOT rewrite — they are legacy.
- [ ] **Step 6.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 6.2: Read each file and check for broken references**
For each `.claude/commands/*.md`:
- Use `manual-slop_read_file` (they're small)
- Check for references to removed features (e.g., `gui_legacy.py`, `tkinter`, removed modules)
- Check for links that no longer resolve
- [ ] **Step 6.3: For each broken reference, decide**
Options:
- (a) Fix the broken reference (small edit)
- (b) Add a "(DEPRECATED)" notice to the file
- (c) Leave alone (legacy)
Default: (a) if it's a trivial fix (e.g., a link to a renamed file). (b) if the whole file is suspect. (c) if it's working and just old.
- [ ] **Step 6.4: For each file with a fix, commit per file**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .claude/commands/[file]
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(claude-commands): fix broken reference in [file]"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Found broken reference to [X]. Fixed by [what]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 7: Sub-Track 3 Verification (Drift Check)
- [ ] **Step 7.1: Section header drift audit**
For the section headers that should have been relocated, confirm each appears in at most one of `AGENTS.md`, `CLAUDE.md`, `GEMINI.md`:
```powershell
$headers = @("Session Startup", "Conductor System", "MMA 4-Tier", "Anti-Patterns", "Development Workflow", "Code Style", "MCP Tool")
foreach ($h in $headers) {
$inAgents = Select-String -Path C:\projects\manual_slop\AGENTS.md -Pattern $h -SimpleMatch -Quiet
$inClaude = Select-String -Path C:\projects\manual_slop\CLAUDE.md -Pattern $h -SimpleMatch -Quiet
$inGemini = Select-String -Path C:\projects\manual_slop\GEMINI.md -Pattern $h -SimpleMatch -Quiet
$count = @($inAgents, $inClaude, $inGemini) | Where-Object { $_ } | Measure-Object | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Count
if ($count -gt 1) { Write-Host "DRIFT: '$h' appears in $count files" }
}
```
If any header appears in 2+ files, the divergence model is violated. Either:
- (a) The duplicate is a short pointer (≤3 lines) → OK
- (b) The duplicate is full content → Fix by relocating
- [ ] **Step 7.2: Size sanity check**
```powershell
(Get-Item C:\projects\manual_slop\AGENTS.md).Length
(Get-Item C:\projects\manual_slop\CLAUDE.md).Length
(Get-Item C:\projects\manual_slop\GEMINI.md).Length
```
- AGENTS.md should be ≤ 1.5K
- CLAUDE.md should be ≤ 500 bytes
- GEMINI.md can be larger (Gemini-specific content is allowed) but should not contain duplicated agent-orientation content
- [ ] **Step 7.3: Link validation**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` in each of the 3 files, verify the target exists.
- [ ] **Step 7.4: Per-file commit verification**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log --oneline -- AGENTS.md CLAUDE.md GEMINI.md .agents/ .gemini/ .claude/ | head -30
```
Confirm every file has its own commit history (not batched).
- [ ] **Step 7.5: Git note verification**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log --format="%H" -- AGENTS.md CLAUDE.md GEMINI.md .agents/ .gemini/ .claude/ | Select-Object -First 20 | ForEach-Object { $note = git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes show $_ 2>$null; if (-not $note) { Write-Host "MISSING NOTE: $_" } }
```
- [ ] **Step 7.6: Phase completion checkpoint**
Per the project's Phase Completion Verification protocol in `conductor/workflow.md`:
- Run the automated test suite
- Present the verification report to the user
- Get user sign-off
- Create the checkpoint commit: `conductor(checkpoint): Sub-Track 3 (agent config refresh) complete`
- Attach the verification report as a git note
---
## Self-Review (after writing this plan)
1. **Spec coverage:** Spec §6 has 6 phases (3.1-3.6). Tasks 1-3 cover 3.1-3.3. Tasks 4-6 cover 3.4-3.5 (skills, mirrors, legacy commands). Task 7 covers 3.6 (verification). ✓ All phases covered.
2. **Placeholder scan:** No "TBD" / "TODO" markers. The "If drift is found, fix it; if fundamentally outdated, flag for separate track" decision rule is explicit in Task 4.4. ✓
3. **Type/symbol consistency:** File paths, section header names, and the drift audit script are all consistent. ✓
4. **Risk check:** The stub approach for CLAUDE.md preserves compatibility. The "light verification, flag for separate track" pattern prevents scope creep. The drift audit script in Step 7.1 is concrete and runnable. ✓
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# Conductor Docs Refresh Implementation Plan
> **For agentic workers:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. Steps use checkbox (`- [ ]`) syntax for tracking.
**Goal:** Sync the source-of-truth conductor docs (`conductor/product.md`, `conductor/product-guidelines.md`, `conductor/tech-stack.md`, `conductor/workflow.md`, `conductor/index.md`) to reflect the current state of the codebase after 4 months of evolution since the last docs refresh.
**Architecture:** Single-agent sequential execution. Each conductor doc is a self-contained task: audit current claims against the actual codebase, identify drift, rewrite stale sections, commit per-file, attach git note. No new conductor docs are written in this plan (those are out of scope per the spec).
**Tech Stack:** Manual Slop's MCP research tools. Git for version control. Markdown for documentation.
**Spec:** `docs/superpowers/specs/2026-06-02-comprehensive-documentation-refresh-design.md` §5 (Sub-Track 2).
**Depends on:** Sub-Track 1 (`docs_layer_refresh_20260602`) must complete first. The human-facing docs layer is the source of truth that this plan syncs to.
---
## Execution Constraints
These apply to every task in this plan:
- **No subagents.** Execute as a single agent. No Tier 3/Tier 4 delegation. No parallel workers.
- **Pre-edit checkpoint:** Before any file edit, run `git add .` to stage current state.
- **Per-file atomic commits:** One file = one commit. Never batch.
- **Commit message format:** `docs(<scope>): <imperative description>`.
- **Git note format:** Attach a 3-8 line rationale to each commit.
- **Symbol parity:** Every class, function, module, or dep name in these docs must match the source.
- **The conductor docs are the source of truth** for the rest of the project. Anything documented here must be verifiable in the codebase.
---
## Task 1: Sync `conductor/product.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `conductor/product.md` (current size ~23.1K)
- Reference: `src/` directory (every module), `docs/Readme.md` (now updated per Sub-Track 1), `docs/guide_*.md`
**Scope:** This is the product vision / feature list document. Every feature claim must correspond to a real subsystem. Every subsystem should appear. No "planned" or "in progress" features should be listed as if they exist (unless they're in the active backlog).
- [ ] **Step 1.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 1.2: Read the current `conductor/product.md`**
Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` first, then `manual-slop_get_file_slice` for sections.
- [ ] **Step 1.3: Inventory every src/ module**
Use `manual-slop_list_directory path="C:\projects\manual_slop\src"` to get the current module list. For each module, use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` to understand its purpose.
Map each module to a feature. Note: the modules in `src/` are the source of truth for what exists.
- [ ] **Step 1.4: Compare modules to feature claims in `product.md`**
Build a comparison:
- **Modules in `src/` not mentioned in `product.md`:** [list] — these are missing features
- **Features in `product.md` with no corresponding module:** [list] — these are stale claims
- **Features with a module that does something different than `product.md` claims:** [list] — these are stale descriptions
- [ ] **Step 1.5: Add missing features**
For each module not mentioned in `product.md`:
- Find the most relevant existing section in `product.md`
- Add a sub-bullet or paragraph describing the feature
- Use the gap analysis from Sub-Track 1's `gap_analysis.md` as a cross-reference
Pay particular attention to: RAG, Beads, Hot Reload, Discussion Metrics/Compression, Command Palette, Structural File Editor, NERV Theme, Persona Editor, Workspace Profiles, History (undo/redo), External MCP, Synced HITL Bridge, External Editor Integration.
- [ ] **Step 1.6: Remove or correct stale claims**
For each feature claim that no longer matches the code:
- If the feature was removed, delete the claim
- If the feature was renamed or restructured, update the description
- If the feature was culled (per the Culling Candidates report), remove the claim
- [ ] **Step 1.7: Update the "Primary Use Cases" section**
If real-world usage patterns have evolved (e.g., the user mentioned Claude is no longer used), update the use cases to reflect actual current usage.
- [ ] **Step 1.8: Validate all cross-doc links**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` in the modified `product.md`, verify the target exists.
- [ ] **Step 1.9: Commit per-section (one commit per logical group of changes)**
For example:
- If you added 5 new features, that's 1 commit: `docs(product): add RAG, Beads, Hot Reload, and 2 more features`
- If you corrected 3 stale claims, that's 1 commit: `docs(product): correct stale claims for X, Y, Z`
- If you removed 2 culled features, that's 1 commit: `docs(product): remove culled features X, Y`
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/product.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(product): <description>"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Sync rationale: [what was stale, what was added, what was removed]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 2: Sync `conductor/tech-stack.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `conductor/tech-stack.md`
- Reference: `pyproject.toml`, `requirements.txt`, `src/` (every module)
**Scope:** Every entry must be a real Python dep (verify in `pyproject.toml` or `requirements.txt`) or a real `src/` module. No "we use X" claims without verification.
- [ ] **Step 2.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 2.2: Read the current `conductor/tech-stack.md`**
- [ ] **Step 2.3: Read `pyproject.toml` to get the canonical dep list**
Use `manual-slop_read_file` (it's small).
- [ ] **Step 2.4: For each dep claim in `tech-stack.md`, verify it exists in `pyproject.toml`**
Use `manual-slop_py_find_usages` or grep to confirm. Flag any claim that doesn't match.
- [ ] **Step 2.5: For each `src/` module claim in `tech-stack.md`, verify it exists**
Use `manual-slop_search_files` to confirm.
- [ ] **Step 2.6: Add missing deps and modules**
Likely missing entries (verify via Step 2.3-2.5):
- `chromadb` (RAG)
- `dolt` or any Beads dep
- `psutil` (performance monitoring)
- `pywin32` (window frame manipulation)
- `pydantic` (if used)
- New `src/` modules: `rag_engine.py`, `beads_client.py`, `hot_reloader.py`, `history.py`, `workspace_manager.py`, `theme_nerv.py`, `theme_nerv_fx.py`, `personas.py`, `presets.py`, `context_presets.py`, `tool_bias.py`, `tool_presets.py`, `synthesis_formatter.py`, `imgui_scopes.py`, etc.
- [ ] **Step 2.7: Remove or correct stale claims**
- [ ] **Step 2.8: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 2.9: Commit per-section**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/tech-stack.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(tech-stack): <description>"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Sync rationale: [added X deps/modules, removed Y stale claims]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 3: Sync `conductor/workflow.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `conductor/workflow.md` (current size ~25.2K)
- Reference: 5-10 recent completed tracks (read their `plan.md` files), the test suite, the pre-commit/lint scripts
**Scope:** The task lifecycle, TDD protocol, phase completion verification, checkpointing. This is the document every conductor-driven agent reads. It must match actual practice.
- [ ] **Step 3.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 3.2: Read the current `conductor/workflow.md`**
- [ ] **Step 3.3: Spot-check 5 recent completed tracks for workflow compliance**
Pick 5 tracks from `conductor/archive/` or `conductor/tracks/` (use `manual-slop_list_directory`). For each:
- Read its `plan.md` and `spec.md`
- Compare the actual workflow followed (commits, tests, checkpoint) to what `workflow.md` prescribes
- Note any drift: did the track skip a phase? Add a step that isn't in `workflow.md`? Skip a verification step?
- [ ] **Step 3.4: Update `workflow.md` to match actual practice**
If a phase is being consistently skipped, either (a) update the docs to make it optional, or (b) flag the drift and ask the user. Default: (a) — update the docs to match reality, then enforce via a future lint script (which is out of scope for this track).
- [ ] **Step 3.5: Update the Phase Completion Verification section**
Verify the protocol description matches the actual steps in recent tracks. Update if needed.
- [ ] **Step 3.6: Update the Commit Guidelines section**
Verify the message format examples match recent commits. Run `git log --oneline -20` to see the recent style.
- [ ] **Step 3.7: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 3.8: Commit per-section**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/workflow.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(workflow): <description>"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Sync rationale: [drift findings and corrections]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 4: Sync `conductor/product-guidelines.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `conductor/product-guidelines.md` (current size ~6.6K)
- Reference: `src/app_controller.py`, `src/gui_2.py`, `src/imgui_scopes.py`, `scripts/check_imgui_scopes.py`, recent track style
**Scope:** The AI-Optimized Python Style (1-space indent, no comments, type hints), Modular Controller Pattern, UI Delegation Pattern, Mandatory ImGui Verification, Structural Dependency Mapping (SDM) docstrings. These rules must match the actual code in `src/`.
- [ ] **Step 4.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 4.2: Read the current `conductor/product-guidelines.md`**
- [ ] **Step 4.3: Spot-check the style claims against actual `src/` code**
For each style rule, sample 3 random files in `src/` and verify the rule is followed:
- **1-space indentation:** Use `manual-slop_get_file_slice` on a few files, look for any 4-space or tab-indented lines
- **No comments:** Use `grep` (via `manual-slop_run_powershell`) to find `#` characters in `src/*.py` (excluding shebangs, type comments, etc.)
- **Type hints:** Sample a few public function signatures
- **Modular Controller Pattern:** Check `src/app_controller.py` for module-level functions
- **UI Delegation Pattern:** Check `src/gui_2.py` for `render_xxx` module-level functions
- **SDM docstrings:** Check 3 random functions for `[C: ...]` and `[M: ...]` tags
- [ ] **Step 4.4: Update the guidelines to match reality**
If a rule is no longer followed:
- Option (a): Update the rule to be more accurate
- Option (b): Flag the drift and ask the user
Default: (a) — but flag any major drift in the commit message so the user is aware.
- [ ] **Step 4.5: Verify the Mandatory ImGui Verification claim**
Check that `scripts/check_imgui_scopes.py` exists and works. If it's been replaced by `src/imgui_scopes.py` and a different linter, update the docs.
- [ ] **Step 4.6: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 4.7: Commit per-section**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/product-guidelines.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(guidelines): <description>"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Sync rationale: [style drift findings, corrections made]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 5: Update `conductor/index.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `conductor/index.md` (current size 334 bytes)
- Reference: every file in `conductor/`
**Scope:** The conductor directory index. Must link to all major conductor files.
- [ ] **Step 5.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 5.2: Inventory `conductor/` directory**
Use `manual-slop_get_tree path="C:\projects\manual_slop\conductor" max_depth=2`.
- [ ] **Step 5.3: Identify any major conductor file not linked from `index.md`**
Likely candidates: `conductor/code_styleguides/`, `conductor/fix_test_suite_failures_20260516.md`, any new top-level files.
- [ ] **Step 5.4: Update `index.md` to link the missing files**
- [ ] **Step 5.5: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 5.6: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/index.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(conductor): update index with [list of newly-linked files]"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Added links to [list]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 6: Sub-Track 2 Verification
- [ ] **Step 6.1: Dep coverage audit**
For every Python dep in `pyproject.toml`, confirm it appears in `conductor/tech-stack.md`. Use:
```powershell
$deps = (Get-Content C:\projects\manual_slop\pyproject.toml | Select-String '^\s*"?[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_-]*[><=~]' | ForEach-Object { ($_.ToString().Trim() -split '["><=~]')[0].Trim() } | Sort-Object -Unique)
foreach ($dep in $deps) { if (-not (Select-String -Path C:\projects\manual_slop\conductor\tech-stack.md -Pattern $dep -SimpleMatch -Quiet)) { Write-Host "MISSING: $dep" } }
```
- [ ] **Step 6.2: Module coverage audit**
For every `.py` file in `src/`, confirm it appears in `conductor/tech-stack.md` or `conductor/product.md`. Use:
```powershell
Get-ChildItem C:\projects\manual_slop\src\*.py | ForEach-Object { $name = $_.BaseName; if (-not (Select-String -Path C:\projects\manual_slop\conductor\tech-stack.md, C:\projects\manual_slop\conductor\product.md -Pattern $name -SimpleMatch -Quiet)) { Write-Host "MISSING: $name" } }
```
- [ ] **Step 6.3: Feature claim verification**
For 3 random features claimed in `conductor/product.md`, verify each has a corresponding module and that the module does what the claim says. Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` on the relevant module.
- [ ] **Step 6.4: Per-file commit verification**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log --oneline -- conductor/product.md conductor/product-guidelines.md conductor/tech-stack.md conductor/workflow.md conductor/index.md | head -20
```
Confirm every file has its own commit history (not batched).
- [ ] **Step 6.5: Git note verification**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log --format="%H" -- conductor/ | Select-Object -First 20 | ForEach-Object { $note = git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes show $_ 2>$null; if (-not $note) { Write-Host "MISSING NOTE: $_" } }
```
- [ ] **Step 6.6: Phase completion checkpoint**
Per the project's Phase Completion Verification protocol in `conductor/workflow.md`:
- Run the automated test suite (or at least smoke tests)
- Present the verification report to the user
- Get user sign-off
- Create the checkpoint commit: `conductor(checkpoint): Sub-Track 2 (conductor docs refresh) complete`
- Attach the verification report as a git note
---
## Self-Review (after writing this plan)
1. **Spec coverage:** Spec §5 has 6 phases (2.1-2.6). Tasks 1-5 cover 2.1-2.5. Task 6 covers 2.6 (verification). ✓ All phases covered.
2. **Placeholder scan:** No "TBD" / "TODO" markers. Specific file paths, commit commands, and verification scripts throughout. ✓
3. **Type/symbol consistency:** Module names and dep names referenced consistently. The audit scripts in Task 6 are concrete and runnable. ✓
4. **Risk check:** Pre-edit checkpoints, per-file commits, git notes, and the audit scripts mitigate drift. The optional-vs-mandatory decision in Step 3.4 is flagged for the user. ✓
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# Docs Layer Refresh Implementation Plan
> **For agentic workers:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. Steps use checkbox (`- [ ]`) syntax for tracking.
**Goal:** Refresh all human-facing documentation (`Readme.md`, `docs/Readme.md`, all `docs/guide_*.md`, plus new guides for subsystems that emerged since Feb 2026) to textbook / Microsoft "purple-tomb" SDK documentation fidelity. No source code changes. No new tooling. Per-file atomic commits with git notes.
**Architecture:** Single-agent sequential execution. Each guide is a self-contained task: audit current state, identify gaps against `conductor/product.md`, rewrite affected sections in VEFontCache-Odin style (Philosophy → Architectural Boundaries → Implementation Logic → Verification), validate cross-doc links, commit per-file, attach git note. New guides are written only for subsystems explicitly listed in `conductor/product.md` that lack coverage.
**Tech Stack:** Manual Slop's MCP research tools (`manual-slop_get_file_summary`, `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton`, `manual-slop_py_get_code_outline`, `manual-slop_get_git_diff`, `manual-slop_search_files`). Git for version control. Markdown for documentation.
**Spec:** `docs/superpowers/specs/2026-06-02-comprehensive-documentation-refresh-design.md` §4 (Sub-Track 1).
---
## Execution Constraints
These apply to every task in this plan:
- **No subagents.** Execute as a single agent. No Tier 3/Tier 4 delegation. No parallel workers.
- **Pre-edit checkpoint:** Before any file edit, run `git add .` to stage current state. Protects against any subsequent `git restore` mishap.
- **Per-file atomic commits:** One file = one commit. Never batch.
- **Commit message format:** `docs(<scope>): <imperative description>` (e.g., `docs(architecture): document RAG engine integration`).
- **Git note format:** Attach a 3-8 line rationale to each commit via `git notes add -m "<note>" <sha>`. The note should list: source files cross-referenced, subsystems updated, any decisions made.
- **Style baseline:** VEFontCache-Odin pattern. Philosophy → Architectural Boundaries → Implementation Logic → Verification. No "In this section..." filler. Symbol names match source exactly.
- **Link validation:** For every `[text](./relative/path)` link in a modified file, verify the target exists via `manual-slop_search_files` or `manual-slop_list_directory`.
- **"Textbook / purple-tomb fidelity" concretely means:** for every public class/function/event mentioned, the doc states its signature, threading constraints, side effects, and at least one usage example. Internal algorithms explained step-by-step. State machines include the full transition table.
- **No new comments added to source code.** Docs live in `/docs`, not inline.
---
## Task 1: Inventory and Gap Analysis
**Files:**
- Read: `conductor/product.md`
- Read: `docs/Readme.md`
- Read: each `docs/guide_*.md` (use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` for first pass)
- Read: `docs/MMA_Support/*` (use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` for first pass)
**Output:** A gap table written into the parent track's `conductor/tracks/documentation_refresh_comprehensive_20260602/gap_analysis.md` (create the parent track directory in this task if it doesn't exist).
- [ ] **Step 1.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 1.2: Create the parent track directory**
```powershell
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\projects\manual_slop\conductor\tracks\documentation_refresh_comprehensive_20260602" -Force
```
- [ ] **Step 1.3: Read `conductor/product.md` to get the canonical feature list**
Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` first. If the file is summarized well, proceed to extract feature names. If you need the full list, use `manual-slop_get_file_slice` with a generous range.
Identify every distinct feature/subsystem mentioned (e.g., Beads mode, RAG, Hot Reload, 4-Tier MMA, 26 MCP tools, Multi-Provider, etc.).
- [ ] **Step 1.4: Read every `docs/guide_*.md` to map current coverage**
For each guide:
- Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` for a quick read
- Note which subsystems from `conductor/product.md` it covers
- Note which subsystems it does NOT cover
Files to inventory:
- `docs/guide_architecture.md`
- `docs/guide_mma.md`
- `docs/guide_tools.md`
- `docs/guide_simulations.md`
- `docs/guide_context_curation.md`
- `docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md`
- `docs/guide_meta_boundary.md`
- [ ] **Step 1.5: Read `docs/Readme.md` to confirm what's indexed**
Verify which guides are linked from the documentation index. Flag any `docs/guide_*.md` that is NOT in the index (likely candidates: `guide_context_curation.md`, `guide_shaders_and_window.md`).
- [ ] **Step 1.6: Write the gap analysis**
Create `conductor/tracks/documentation_refresh_comprehensive_20260602/gap_analysis.md` with this structure:
```markdown
# Docs Layer Gap Analysis
**Date:** 2026-06-02
**Source of truth for features:** `conductor/product.md`
**Source of truth for guides:** `docs/Readme.md` and `docs/guide_*.md`
## Existing Guides and Their Coverage
| Guide | Covers | Does NOT cover (gaps) |
|---|---|---|
| `docs/guide_architecture.md` | [list] | [list] |
| `docs/guide_mma.md` | [list] | [list] |
| ... | ... | ... |
## Subsystems Without Dedicated Guides
| Subsystem | Source module(s) | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| RAG | `src/rag_engine.py` | NEW: `docs/guide_rag.md` |
| Beads | `src/beads_client.py` | NEW: `docs/guide_beads.md` |
| ... | ... | ... |
## Existing Guides That Are Stale
| Guide | Last meaningful update | Stale sections |
|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... |
## Cross-Cutting Issues
- Files in `docs/MMA_Support/*` not linked from `docs/Readme.md`: [list]
- Guides that reference each other via broken links: [list]
- Symbols in docs that don't match current source: [list, if any found during the read pass]
```
- [ ] **Step 1.7: Commit the gap analysis**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add conductor/tracks/documentation_refresh_comprehensive_20260602/gap_analysis.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(track): docs layer gap analysis for comprehensive refresh"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Subsystem coverage map for docs layer refresh. Each existing guide's coverage and gaps listed. New guides recommended for unlisted subsystems." $_ }
```
- [ ] **Step 1.8: Record SHA in plan**
After committing, note the commit SHA. This gap analysis becomes the source of truth for all subsequent tasks in this plan.
```markdown
Gap analysis commit SHA: [paste here]
```
---
## Task 2: Update the Documentation Index (`docs/Readme.md`)
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/Readme.md`
- Test: Manual link validation (every `[text](./relative/path)` target exists)
- [ ] **Step 2.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 2.2: Read current `docs/Readme.md`**
Use `manual-slop_read_file` (file is small enough).
- [ ] **Step 2.3: Identify missing guide links**
Cross-reference the Guides table in `docs/Readme.md` against the list of `docs/guide_*.md` files (from Task 1). Flag every guide that is NOT in the index.
- [ ] **Step 2.4: Add the missing guide entries**
For each missing guide, add a row to the Guides table:
```markdown
| [Context Curation](guide_context_curation.md) | [contents summary] |
| [Shaders & Window](guide_shaders_and_window.md) | [contents summary] |
```
The "[contents summary]" should be 1-2 lines describing the guide's scope, written in the same high-density style as the existing rows.
- [ ] **Step 2.5: If Task 1.6 recommended new guides, add placeholder rows for them too**
```markdown
| [RAG](guide_rag.md) | [contents summary — written in Task N] |
| [Beads](guide_beads.md) | [contents summary — written in Task N] |
```
Use `[contents summary — written in Task N]` as a placeholder if the new guide has not been written yet. Update the row once the new guide is complete.
- [ ] **Step 2.6: Decide fate of `docs/MMA_Support/*`**
Options:
- (a) Keep as legacy, add a "Legacy MMA Reference" section to the index that links them
- (b) Merge into `docs/guide_mma.md` and delete the MMA_Support directory
- (c) Leave as-is, not linked
Default: (a) — keep as legacy, add a "Legacy MMA Reference (Deprecated)" section at the bottom of the index. This preserves historical context without confusing new readers.
- [ ] **Step 2.7: Verify every link in the modified file resolves**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` in the updated `docs/Readme.md`:
- Use `manual-slop_search_files` to confirm the target exists
- If broken, either fix the link or remove the row
- [ ] **Step 2.8: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/Readme.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(index): link guide_context_curation and guide_shaders_and_window; add legacy MMA section"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Linked previously-unlinked guides. Added Legacy MMA Reference section per gap analysis decision. All cross-doc links verified." $_ }
```
---
## Task 3: Rewrite `docs/guide_architecture.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_architecture.md` (current size ~34.5K)
- Reference: `src/gui_2.py`, `src/ai_client.py`, `src/multi_agent_conductor.py`, `src/dag_engine.py`, `src/events.py`, `src/app_controller.py`, `src/api_hooks.py`
**Scope:** Cover all threading domains, all event types, all state machines, the Execution Clutch HITL flow, multi-provider AI client architecture, caching strategies, and any new subsystems that interact with these (RAG retrieval, Beads sync, Hot Reload lifecycle hooks).
- [ ] **Step 3.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 3.2: Read the current guide**
```powershell
# Use skeleton/summary first
manual-slop_get_file_summary path="C:\projects\manual_slop\docs\guide_architecture.md"
```
Then read sections as needed. The file is large (~34.5K) so use `manual-slop_get_file_slice` with explicit ranges.
- [ ] **Step 3.3: Audit the source code for changes since the last update**
For each major source file referenced:
- Use `manual-slop_get_git_diff path="<file>" base_rev="HEAD~30"` to see what changed in the last 30 commits
- Use `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton` and `manual-slop_py_get_code_outline` to map current structure
- Note any new classes, methods, events, state machines
- [ ] **Step 3.4: Identify which sections need rewriting**
Based on the diff, mark each section as:
- **Stale:** Needs rewrite
- **Missing:** Subsystem not covered at all
- **Current:** No changes needed
If you find that a major subsystem is missing (e.g., RAG integration with the event system, Beads lifecycle hooks, Hot Reload interaction with the threading model), add a new section to the guide.
- [ ] **Step 3.5: Rewrite stale and missing sections**
Apply the VEFontCache-Odin style:
- **Philosophy:** Mental model. Why does this subsystem exist? What problem does it solve? What are the trade-offs?
- **Architectural Boundaries:** Which thread/domain owns it? What are the interfaces? What cannot cross?
- **Implementation Logic:** State machines with full transition tables. Locking strategy. Event flow with sequence. Public class/function signatures.
- **Verification:** How is it tested? What edge cases are covered? What can fail?
For "textbook / purple-tomb fidelity": for every public class/function/event mentioned, state its signature, threading constraints, side effects, and at least one usage example.
- [ ] **Step 3.6: Validate all cross-doc links**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` in the modified file:
- Use `manual-slop_search_files` to confirm target exists
- If broken, fix the link
- [ ] **Step 3.7: Spot-check 3 random symbols against the source**
Pick 3 random public class/function names mentioned in the rewritten sections. Use `manual-slop_py_find_usages` to confirm the symbol exists in the source with the same name.
- [ ] **Step 3.8: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_architecture.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(architecture): refresh for RAG, Beads, Hot Reload, and post-Feb-2026 changes"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [list specific sections]. Cross-referenced [list source files]. New sections: [list]. Decisions: [list any judgment calls]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 4: Rewrite `docs/guide_mma.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_mma.md`
- Reference: `src/multi_agent_conductor.py`, `src/dag_engine.py`, `src/conductor_tech_lead.py`, `src/mma_prompts.py`, `src/models.py`
**Scope:** The 4-Tier MMA hierarchy, Ticket/Track/WorkerContext data structures, DAG engine (Kahn's algorithm, cycle detection, transitive blocking propagation), ConductorEngine execution loop, Tier 2 ticket generation, Tier 3 worker lifecycle with Context Amnesia, Tier 4 QA integration, token firewalling, model escalation. Add: persona assignment, RAG-augmented worker context, Beads-backed track state, Hot Reload integration with worker spawning.
- [ ] **Step 4.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 4.2: Read the current guide and source code**
Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` for the guide, then `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton` for each source file.
- [ ] **Step 4.3: Audit changes since last update**
Use `manual-slop_get_git_diff` for each source file. Note: the MMA system has evolved substantially (personas, RAG, Beads, Hot Reload interaction).
- [ ] **Step 4.4: Identify stale / missing sections**
Pay particular attention to:
- **Persona integration:** How are personas assigned to MMA tiers? Where in the worker lifecycle?
- **RAG augmentation:** When does a worker receive RAG-retrieved context? How is the chunk selection made?
- **Beads integration:** Are tracks stored in Beads when Beads mode is active? How does the transition work?
- **Hot Reload interaction:** When a Tier 3 worker finishes and the GUI is reloaded, what happens to the worker's session?
- [ ] **Step 4.5: Rewrite stale and missing sections**
VEFontCache-Odin style. The DAG engine algorithms in particular should be explained step-by-step (Kahn's algorithm pseudocode, cycle detection using iterative DFS, cascade_blocks with transitive propagation).
- [ ] **Step 4.6: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 4.7: Spot-check 3 random symbols against the source**
- [ ] **Step 4.8: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_mma.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(mma): refresh for personas, RAG augmentation, Beads integration, Hot Reload interaction"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [sections]. Cross-referenced [files]. New sections: [list]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 5: Rewrite `docs/guide_tools.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_tools.md` (current size ~22.9K)
- Reference: `src/mcp_client.py`, `src/api_hooks.py`, `src/api_hook_client.py`, `src/shell_runner.py`
**Scope:** All 26+ MCP tools (current count), the 3-layer security model (Allowlist Construction → Path Validation → Resolution Gate), the Hook API GET/POST endpoints, `ApiHookClient` method reference, the `/api/ask` synchronous HITL protocol, the shell runner. Add: any new tools added since Feb 2026 (RAG tools, Beads tools, tree-sitter Lua/GDScript/C# tools if implemented, persona tools, structural file editor tools).
- [ ] **Step 5.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 5.2: Read the current guide**
- [ ] **Step 5.3: Audit current tool inventory in `src/mcp_client.py`**
Use `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton` and `manual-slop_py_get_code_outline` to get the current list of registered tools. Count them. Compare to the count in the guide.
- [ ] **Step 5.4: For each tool, document or update its entry**
For every tool:
- **Signature:** Exact function signature
- **Security constraints:** Which of the 3 layers it passes through
- **Side effects:** What does it mutate? What does it return?
- **Edge cases:** Empty input, missing file, permission denied, etc.
- **Usage example:** At least one example showing the call site and expected return
If a tool is missing from the guide, add a full entry. If an entry is stale, rewrite it.
- [ ] **Step 5.5: Update the Hook API endpoint reference**
Use `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton` on `src/api_hooks.py` to get the current list of routes. For each route, document request/response format.
- [ ] **Step 5.6: Update the `ApiHookClient` method reference**
Use `manual-slop_py_get_class_summary` for the `ApiHookClient` class. Document each public method.
- [ ] **Step 5.7: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 5.8: Spot-check 3 random symbols against the source**
- [ ] **Step 5.9: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_tools.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(tools): refresh tool inventory, Hook API, and ApiHookClient reference"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Updated tool count to [N]. Rewrote [sections]. New tool entries: [list]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 6: Rewrite `docs/guide_simulations.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_simulations.md`
- Reference: `tests/conftest.py`, `simulation/sim_base.py`, `simulation/workflow_sim.py`, `simulation/user_agent.py`, `tests/mock_gemini_cli.py`, `src/api_hook_client.py`
**Scope:** The `live_gui` pytest fixture (lifecycle, readiness polling, failure path, teardown, session isolation via `reset_ai_client`), the Puppeteer pattern (8-stage MMA simulation), the mock provider strategy, the VerificationLogger, process cleanup (`kill_process_tree`), visual verification patterns. Add: any new test infrastructure added since Feb 2026 (extended simulations, async tool tests, discussion metrics tests, structural file editor tests, command palette tests).
- [ ] **Step 6.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 6.2: Read the current guide**
- [ ] **Step 6.3: Audit current simulation infrastructure**
Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` on `tests/conftest.py` and each `simulation/*.py` file. Note any new fixtures, base classes, or patterns.
- [ ] **Step 6.4: Identify stale / missing sections**
- [ ] **Step 6.5: Rewrite stale and missing sections**
VEFontCache-Odin style. Particular attention to:
- The `live_gui` fixture's full lifecycle (startup → readiness polling → test execution → teardown)
- The mock provider's JSON-L protocol (input mechanisms, response routing, output protocol)
- Process cleanup for Windows (the `kill_process_tree` implementation)
- The new extended simulation patterns (if any)
- [ ] **Step 6.6: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 6.7: Spot-check 3 random symbols against the source**
- [ ] **Step 6.8: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_simulations.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(simulations): refresh test infrastructure, mock provider, and Puppeteer pattern"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [sections]. New content: [list]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 7: Refresh `docs/guide_context_curation.md` and `docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_context_curation.md` (current size ~8K)
- Modify: `docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md` (current size ~3.4K)
- Reference: `src/file_cache.py`, `src/summarize.py`, `src/outline_tool.py`, `src/summary_cache.py`, `src/fuzzy_anchor.py`, `src/shaders.py`, `src/bg_shader.py`, `src/imgui_scopes.py`
**Scope:** For `guide_context_curation.md`: skeleton/curated/targeted view algorithms, fuzzy anchor algorithm, summary cache strategy, file aggregation pipeline, view modes. For `guide_shaders_and_window.md`: shader pipeline, custom window frame manipulation, pywin32 integration, NERV theme FX.
- [ ] **Step 7.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 7.2: Read both guides**
- [ ] **Step 7.3: Audit changes in referenced source files**
- [ ] **Step 7.4: Rewrite stale sections in `guide_context_curation.md`**
- [ ] **Step 7.5: Commit `guide_context_curation.md`**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_context_curation.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(context-curation): refresh view algorithms and fuzzy anchor"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [sections]. Cross-referenced [files]." $_ }
```
- [ ] **Step 7.6: Rewrite stale sections in `guide_shaders_and_window.md`**
- [ ] **Step 7.7: Commit `guide_shaders_and_window.md`**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(shaders): refresh shader pipeline and window frame"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [sections]. Cross-referenced [files]." $_ }
```
- [ ] **Step 7.8: Validate all cross-doc links in both files**
---
## Task 8: Refresh `docs/guide_meta_boundary.md`
**Files:**
- Modify: `docs/guide_meta_boundary.md` (current size ~4.6K)
- Reference: `scripts/mma_exec.py`, `scripts/claude_mma_exec.py`, `scripts/tool_call.py`, `scripts/mcp_server.py`, `mma-orchestrator/SKILL.md`, `.gemini/`, `.claude/`, `.opencode/`
**Scope:** The Application domain (Strict HITL — `gui_2.py`, `ai_client.py`, `multi_agent_conductor.py`, `dag_engine.py`) vs the Meta-Tooling domain (agent skill files and orchestration scripts). Inter-Domain Bridges (`cli_tool_bridge.py`, `claude_tool_bridge.py`). The `GEMINI_CLI_HOOK_CONTEXT` environment variable. Safety model separation.
- [ ] **Step 8.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 8.2: Read the current guide and the meta-tooling files**
- [ ] **Step 8.3: Rewrite stale sections**
Pay attention to:
- Is `claude_mma_exec.py` still in active use? (User indicated Claude is no longer the primary toolchain — may be vestigial.)
- Is `cli_tool_bridge.py` still in active use?
- Are there new meta-tooling scripts not yet documented?
- [ ] **Step 8.4: Validate all cross-doc links**
- [ ] **Step 8.5: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_meta_boundary.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(meta-boundary): refresh Application vs Meta-Tooling domain separation"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Rewrote [sections]. Cross-referenced [files]." $_ }
```
---
## Task 9: Update `Readme.md` (top-level)
**Files:**
- Modify: `Readme.md` (current size ~15.5K)
- Reference: every `docs/guide_*.md` (for the new Subsystem Index)
**Scope:** Add a "Module by Domain" reference table (links to each guide), a "Subsystem Index" (cross-references each major feature to its dedicated guide), update setup prerequisites (Beads CLI, Dolt, ChromaDB, etc.), update the Tech Stack section to reflect current dependencies.
- [ ] **Step 9.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 9.2: Read the current `Readme.md`**
- [ ] **Step 9.3: Add a "Module by Domain" section**
Insert a table that links to each `docs/guide_*.md`:
```markdown
## Module by Domain
For deep dives into each subsystem, see the dedicated guide:
| Subsystem | Guide |
|---|---|
| Threading, events, AI client, HITL | [docs/guide_architecture.md](docs/guide_architecture.md) |
| 4-Tier MMA, DAG, worker lifecycle | [docs/guide_mma.md](docs/guide_mma.md) |
| MCP tools, Hook API, shell runner | [docs/guide_tools.md](docs/guide_tools.md) |
| Test infrastructure, mock provider, Puppeteer | [docs/guide_simulations.md](docs/guide_simulations.md) |
| Skeleton/curated/targeted views, fuzzy anchors | [docs/guide_context_curation.md](docs/guide_context_curation.md) |
| Shader pipeline, custom window frame | [docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md](docs/guide_shaders_and_window.md) |
| Application vs Meta-Tooling domain | [docs/guide_meta_boundary.md](docs/guide_meta_boundary.md) |
| [RAG, Beads, etc. once new guides exist] | [docs/guide_rag.md](docs/guide_rag.md) |
```
- [ ] **Step 9.4: Add a "Subsystem Index" section**
A cross-reference of every major feature to its dedicated guide. Use the gap analysis from Task 1 as the source.
- [ ] **Step 9.5: Update setup prerequisites**
Check the current `pyproject.toml` (use `manual-slop_get_file_summary`) and confirm the README's prerequisites are accurate. Add any missing dependencies (e.g., `chromadb` for RAG, `dolt` for Beads).
- [ ] **Step 9.6: Update the Tech Stack section**
Add providers (MiniMax if not already there), new SDKs (any new ones), new tooling (e.g., ChromaDB).
- [ ] **Step 9.7: Commit**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add Readme.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(readme): add Module by Domain, Subsystem Index, and updated setup"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "Added Module by Domain table. Added Subsystem Index. Updated prerequisites to include [list]. Updated Tech Stack." $_ }
```
---
## Task 10: Write New Guides for Unlisted Subsystems
**Files:**
- Create (one per new guide): `docs/guide_<name>.md`
- Reference: the relevant `src/<module>.py` and tests
**Scope:** Per the gap analysis from Task 1, write new guides for any subsystem that:
1. Is explicitly listed in `conductor/product.md`
2. Does NOT have a corresponding guide yet
3. Is substantial enough to warrant a dedicated guide (>500 lines of code in the primary module)
**Likely candidates** (confirm via gap analysis):
- RAG (`docs/guide_rag.md`) — `src/rag_engine.py`
- Beads (`docs/guide_beads.md`) — `src/beads_client.py`
- Hot Reload (`docs/guide_hot_reload.md`) — `src/hot_reloader.py`
- Discussion Metrics & Compression (`docs/guide_discussion_metrics.md`) — `src/ai_client.py` (relevant section)
- Command Palette (`docs/guide_command_palette.md`) — `src/gui_2.py` (relevant section)
- Structural File Editor (`docs/guide_structural_editor.md`) — `src/gui_2.py` (relevant section)
- NERV Theme (`docs/guide_nerv_theme.md`) — `src/theme_nerv.py`, `src/theme_nerv_fx.py`
- [ ] **Step 10.1: Pre-edit checkpoint**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add .
```
- [ ] **Step 10.2: For each new guide (one per subsystem), follow this per-subsystem workflow**
For each subsystem in the gap analysis's "Subsystems Without Dedicated Guides" table:
**10.2.1: Read the source module(s)**
- Use `manual-slop_py_get_skeleton` and `manual-slop_py_get_code_outline` first
- Read specific sections via `manual-slop_get_file_slice` for implementation details
**10.2.2: Read any existing tests for the subsystem**
- Use `manual-slop_get_file_summary` on the relevant `test_*.py` files
- Note what's tested (gives you the public API surface)
**10.2.3: Write the new guide in VEFontCache-Odin style**
- **Philosophy:** What problem does this subsystem solve? What design alternatives were considered?
- **Architectural Boundaries:** Which thread/domain owns it? What are the public interfaces? What cannot cross?
- **Implementation Logic:** State machines, algorithms step-by-step, public class/function signatures with side effects, threading constraints
- **Verification:** How is it tested? What edge cases? What can fail?
**10.2.4: Commit per-guide**
```powershell
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop add docs/guide_<name>.md
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop commit -m "docs(<name>): new guide for [subsystem]"
git -C C:\projects\manual_slop log -1 --format="%H" | ForEach-Object { git -C C:\projects\manual_slop notes add -m "New guide covering [subsystem]. Cross-referenced [files]. Public API surface documented." $_ }
```
**10.2.5: Update `docs/Readme.md` to link the new guide**
- Go back to Task 2's modified `docs/Readme.md` and update the placeholder row for this guide with the real "[contents summary]"
- Commit as a separate small commit: `docs(index): finalize [subsystem] guide link`
- [ ] **Step 10.3: Validate all cross-doc links across all new guides**
For every `[text](./relative/path)` in any new guide, verify the target exists.
---
## Task 11: Sub-Track 1 Verification
**Files:**
- Read: every modified `docs/guide_*.md` and `Readme.md`
- [ ] **Step 11.1: Cross-link audit**
For every modified markdown file, run a manual grep for `[text](./relative/path)` and verify each target exists via `manual-slop_search_files`.
- [ ] **Step 11.2: Symbol parity spot-check**
For 3 random public symbols mentioned in each rewritten guide, use `manual-slop_py_find_usages` to confirm the symbol exists with the same name in the source.
- [ ] **Step 11.3: Subsystem coverage check**
For every feature listed in `conductor/product.md`, confirm either (a) a dedicated guide exists, or (b) the feature is covered in a related guide with a link from `Readme.md`.
- [ ] **Step 11.4: Per-file commit verification**
Run `git log --oneline conductor/tracks/documentation_refresh_comprehensive_20260602/.. -- docs/ Readme.md` and confirm every file change has its own commit.
- [ ] **Step 11.5: Git note verification**
Run `git log --format="%H" -- docs/ Readme.md | ForEach-Object { git notes show $_ }` and confirm every commit has a non-empty git note.
- [ ] **Step 11.6: Phase completion checkpoint**
Per the project's Phase Completion Verification protocol in `conductor/workflow.md`:
- Run the automated test suite (or at least the docs-related tests, if any)
- Run the API hook verification if applicable
- Present the verification report to the user
- Get user sign-off
- Create the checkpoint commit: `conductor(checkpoint): Sub-Track 1 (docs layer refresh) complete`
- Attach the verification report as a git note
---
## Self-Review (after writing this plan)
1. **Spec coverage:** Sections 4.3-4.6 of the spec (Phase 1.3-1.6) are covered by Tasks 3-11. Phase 1.1 (Inventory) is Task 1. Phase 1.2 (Index update) is Task 2. Phase 1.5 (New guides) is Task 10. Phase 1.6 (Verification) is Task 11. ✓ All phases covered.
2. **Placeholder scan:** No "TBD" / "TODO" / "similar to Task N" markers. Specific file paths and commit commands throughout. ✓
3. **Type/symbol consistency:** Tasks reference consistent file paths, module names, and symbol names throughout. The VEFontCache-Odin pattern is applied consistently. ✓
4. **Risk check:** Pre-edit checkpoints, per-file commits, and git notes mitigate the codebase-evolving-underneath risk. Manual link validation mitigates broken links. User sign-off at the end of each sub-track is enforced via the Phase Completion Verification protocol. ✓