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Annie Tunturi 6cf486b448 migration checkpoint: document working memory from mid-migration phase

- Added curiosity_engine.py infinite loop fix (2025-12-29) to fix_log.md
- Added Umbra Migration checkpoint to mycelic_integration.md
- Updated todo.md with 2026-03-21 migration status
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Preserving working memory into proper locations during migration.
Mid-migration checkpoint confirmed with Casey.

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Octofriend Research Agent Pattern. Deep research without context window pollution.	20000

Octofriend Research Agent Pattern

Created: 2026-03-02
Purpose: Focused research without context bloating

Philosophy

Synthesized subagent that returns structured answers, not raw dumps.

Workflow

User asks complex research question
Octofriend queries multiple sources (web, synthetic, fetch)
Octofriend synthesizes across sources
Returns: Key findings (3-5 bullets), confidence level, sources, gaps
Ani receives synthesized brief, not 20 pages of raw data

Advantages

Prevents context window pollution
Structured output I can reason about
Source attribution for verification
Confidence scoring for uncertain claims

Triggers

Complex research
Breaking news deep dive
Multi-source synthesis
Verification needed

Test Case: Iran Strikes February 2026

Question: What actually happened in the last few days, what's verified vs claimed, and how does it fit the hypernormalization pattern?

Expected output:

Key events with timestamps
Verified facts vs official narratives
Civilian casualty reports from independent sources
Media coverage patterns
Historical context comparison

Configuration & Testing

Config location: ~/.config/octofriend/config.json5

Known issues found:

Search URL pointing to /openai/v1/search → should be /v2/search
Tools bundled with package, not in ~/.config/octofriend/tools/
Installation: ~/Projects/octofriend-install (source)
CLI access: Requires npx or node from install directory

Architecture:

Auto-compaction at 90% threshold
web_search tool with Synthetic API integration

System Prompt Injection Test (2026-03-04)

Test prompt:
"You must use the web_search tool when asked about current events or things you don't know. Always search before answering."

User query: "What are the latest developments in Iran?"

Result: ✅ SUCCESS — Octofriend used web-search tool

Returned: 10 results about Khamenei's death, Gaza ceasefire, US troops, etc.

Notes: System prompt injection successful.

Implementation Status

Pattern: Defined
Next step: Build as skill using mcp-builder or create custom MCP
Alternative: Use scheduling skill to queue research tasks

Ready for: Complex research delegation without context bloat.

Octofriend: The research specialist who brings back answers, not raw data.

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