htafolla · htafolla · May 19, 2026
diff --git a/.strray/inference/prompts/01-researcher.md b/.strray/inference/prompts/01-researcher.md
@@ -173,7 +173,6 @@ Analyze the following data sources to gather insights for inference improvement:
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/activity-2026-05-11T23-32-16-547Z.log.gz
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/activity-2026-05-15T14-01-55-740Z.log.gz
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/activity-report.json
-- /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/activity.log
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/activity.log.orig
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/framework-activity-2026-03-18T11-30-14-805Z.log.gz
 - /Users/blaze/dev/stringray/logs/framework/framework-activity-2026-03-18T11-31-42-888Z.log.gz

diff --git a/docs/guards/Codify-Test-Coverage-Expansion-pattern.md b/docs/guards/Codify-Test-Coverage-Expansion-pattern.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+# Guard: Codify Test Coverage Expansion pattern
+
+Test Coverage Expansion detected across 110 sessions (avg confidence: 95%). 7 new test files added. Test-first or test-alongside development — covering new code as it ships.
+
+## Evidence
++ src/__tests__/e2e/inference-e2e.test.ts
++ src/__tests__/integration/inference-pipeline.test.ts
++ src/__tests__/unit/inference/deploy-verifier.test.ts
++ src/__tests__/unit/inference/inference-accumulator.test.ts
++ src/__tests__/unit/inference/inference-cycle.test.ts
diff --git a/docs/inference/latest-session.json b/docs/inference/latest-session.json
@@ -1,162 +1,51 @@
 {
-  "sessionId": "session-2026-05-08",
-  "timestamp": "2026-05-08T00:15:51.647Z",
+  "sessionId": "session-2026-05-19",
+  "timestamp": "2026-05-19T19:43:22.696Z",
   "span": {
-    "from": "v1.22.46",
+    "from": "v1.22.66",
     "to": "HEAD"
   },
   "problems": [
-    "Bug: fix: remove unused imports and any type from processor-manager.interfaces.test.ts (processor-test-rules ESLint) (529d3d2)",
-    "Bug: fix: address all open bugs (#29-32, #34) and prevent noise PRs from inference cycle (c32d711)",
-    "Bug: fix: remove enforcer references from integration test, add fetch-depth:0 for e2e git tests (deb49f4)",
-    "Bug: fix: triage and fix all GitHub workflow pipelines (097b48c)",
-    "Bug: fix: restore package.json, mcp-install.ts, workflows, and govern-reflection.mjs gutted by 84dae31b1 (7417fd6)",
-    "Bug: fix: add npm audit fix to main CI workflow (84dae31)",
-    "Bug: fix: run npm audit fix to resolve moderate vulnerabilities (314cc06)",
-    "Bug: fix: remove duplicate case undefined in mcp-install.ts (lint error) (9b713b9)",
-    "Bug: fix: make trace-context more robust + fix ESM issues in govern-reflection (e665442)",
-    "Bug: fix: agent registry cleanup — remove skill-only entries, delete deprecated agents (1cafc3a)",
-    "Bug: fix: agent export naming + single-architect governance (b5c6100)",
-    "Bug: fix: complete inference-cycle.ts — all fixes applied. (cef1ecd)",
-    "Bug: fix: guard inference:run for StringRay internal use only (beefefb)",
-    "Bug: fix: governance pipeline — force flag, skipDeployVerify default, deploy failure handling (40ae8ae)",
-    "Bug: fix: increase timeout for processor auto-discovery tests to prevent flaky failures (baae755)",
-    "Bug: fix: inference processor double-joining absolute path created bogus Users/ dir (a795635)",
-    "Accumulated dead code: - .opencode/core/activity-logger.d.ts.map",
-    "Technical debt requiring stability focus"
+    "Bug: fix: update tests for new resolveFrameworkPaths behavior + deflake inference-e2e (4702109)"
   ],
   "approaches": [
-    "Extract methods into dedicated files to reduce monolith size",
-    "Add tests alongside new implementations",
-    "Delete unused code to reduce maintenance burden",
-    "Automate version synchronization across config files",
-    "Structural guard to enforce invariants"
+    "Declare dependencies explicitly for testability and auto-wiring"
   ],
   "wrongTurns": [
-    "Approach was reverted — initial direction was wrong",
-    "Path handling bug: absolute vs relative path confusion",
-    "Timing issue: test assumptions violated in parallel execution"
+    "Path handling bug: absolute vs relative path confusion"
   ],
   "solutions": [
-    "Applied Extract Method pattern (confidence: 95%)",
-    "Applied Test Coverage Expansion pattern (confidence: 95%)",
-    "Applied Dead Code Removal pattern (confidence: 90%)",
-    "Applied Stability Sprint pattern (confidence: 75%)",
-    "Integration: feat: wire apply phase for real code changes instead of markdown markers (f190318)",
-    "Integration: feat: add centralized TraceContext + integrate Reflection Governance with ValidatorRegistry (1a79c88)",
-    "Integration: feat: wire apply phase + researcher double-check for PRs (7bfa4ca)",
-    "Integration: feat: unify governance — wire WeightedVotingAggregator, expand agents, connect orchestrator (fca44e6)",
-    "Integration: feat: unify governance — wire WeightedVotingAggregator, expand agents, connect orchestrator (191536d)",
-    "New tooling: fix: inference processor double-joining absolute path created bogus Users/ dir (a795635)"
+    "Applied Dependency Injection pattern (confidence: 82%)"
   ],
   "reasoningChain": [
     {
       "from": "approach",
       "to": "solution",
-      "reasoning": "Extract methods into dedicated files to reduce monolith size → Applied Extract Method pattern (confidence: 95%)"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "solution",
-      "reasoning": "Add tests alongside new implementations → Applied Test Coverage Expansion pattern (confidence: 95%)"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "solution",
-      "reasoning": "Delete unused code to reduce maintenance burden → Applied Dead Code Removal pattern (confidence: 90%)"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "solution",
-      "reasoning": "Automate version synchronization across config files → Applied Stability Sprint pattern (confidence: 75%)"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "solution",
-      "reasoning": "Structural guard to enforce invariants → Integration: feat: wire apply phase for real code changes instead of markdown markers (f190318)"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "wrong_turn",
-      "reasoning": "Approach was reverted — initial direction was wrong"
+      "reasoning": "Declare dependencies explicitly for testability and auto-wiring → Applied Dependency Injection pattern (confidence: 82%)"
     },
     {
       "from": "approach",
       "to": "wrong_turn",
       "reasoning": "Path handling bug: absolute vs relative path confusion"
-    },
-    {
-      "from": "approach",
-      "to": "wrong_turn",
-      "reasoning": "Timing issue: test assumptions violated in parallel execution"
     }
   ],
   "patterns": [
     {
-      "name": "Extract Method",
-      "confidence": 0.95,
-      "evidence": [
-        "1 new files + 4 modified in src/__tests__/integration/",
-        "  + inference-pipeline.test.ts",
-        "  ~ agent-registry-integration.test.ts (-1 lines)",
-        "  ~ codex-enforcement.test.ts (-3 lines)",
-        "  ~ processors.test.ts (-8 lines)",
-        "1 new files + 3 modified in src/core/",
-        "  + trace-context.ts",
-        "  ~ boot-orchestrator.ts (-1 lines)",
-        "  ~ features-config.ts (-1 lines)",
-        "  ~ framework-logger.ts (-1 lines)",
-        "1 new files + 13 modified in ./",
-        "  + vitest.config.ts",
-        "  ~ .gitignore (-1 lines)",
-        "  ~ .npmignore (-4 lines)",
-        "  ~ AGENTS-consumer.md (-1 lines)"
-      ],
-      "description": "Methods extracted from monolithic modules into dedicated files in the same directory. Classic decomposition pattern: one large file sheds responsibilities into focused modules."
-    },
-    {
-      "name": "Test Coverage Expansion",
-      "confidence": 0.95,
-      "evidence": [
-        "+ src/__tests__/e2e/inference-e2e.test.ts",
-        "+ src/__tests__/integration/inference-pipeline.test.ts",
-        "+ src/__tests__/unit/inference/deploy-verifier.test.ts",
-        "+ src/__tests__/unit/inference/inference-accumulator.test.ts",
-        "+ src/__tests__/unit/inference/inference-cycle.test.ts"
-      ],
-      "description": "7 new test files added. Test-first or test-alongside development — covering new code as it ships."
-    },
-    {
-      "name": "Dead Code Removal",
-      "confidence": 0.9,
-      "evidence": [
-        "- .opencode/core/activity-logger.d.ts.map",
-        "- .opencode/core/adaptive-kernel.d.ts.map",
-        "- .opencode/core/boot-orchestrator.d.ts.map",
-        "- .opencode/core/boot-phases.d.ts.map",
-        "- .opencode/core/codex-formatter.d.ts.map",
-        "... and 1748 more"
-      ],
-      "description": "1753 files deleted — unused code eliminated. Reduces maintenance burden, removes misleading signals for new readers."
-    },
-    {
-      "name": "Stability Sprint",
-      "confidence": 0.75,
+      "name": "Dependency Injection",
+      "confidence": 0.82,
       "evidence": [
-        "1753 files deleted",
-        "Net 164692 lines removed",
-        "22 fix-related changes"
+        "DI container / injection logic"
       ],
-      "description": "Focus on removal and fixing over feature addition. Technical debt being paid down — a sign of mature development practice."
+      "description": "Explicit dependency declarations replacing hardcoded imports. Enables testing with mocks, runtime configuration, and auto-wiring."
     }
   ],
   "metrics": {
-    "commits": 42,
-    "filesChanged": 2070,
-    "insertions": 13145,
-    "deletions": 177837,
-    "filesAdded": 56,
-    "filesDeleted": 1753,
-    "uniqueDirs": 211
+    "commits": 3,
+    "filesChanged": 10,
+    "insertions": 437,
+    "deletions": 10,
+    "filesAdded": 3,
+    "filesDeleted": 0,
+    "uniqueDirs": 6
   }
 }
diff --git a/docs/reflections/deep/release-v1.22.66-to-head-2026-05-19.md b/docs/reflections/deep/release-v1.22.66-to-head-2026-05-19.md
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+# Release Reflection: 1.22.66 → HEAD
+
+**Generated:** 2026-05-19T19:43:22.109Z
+**Cadence:** release (since tag v1.22.66)
+**Commits examined:** 3
+**Span:** v1.22.66..HEAD
+
+## Scope
+
+- **3 commits** with **10 file changes**
+- **+426 insertions / -0 deletions**
+- **3 files added, 7 modified, 0 deleted**
+
+## Areas Touched
+
+- `.opencode/state` (1 files)
+- `.strray` (4 files)
+- `docs/reflections/deep` (2 files)
+- `node_modules/.vite/vitest/da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709` (1 files)
+- `src/__tests__/e2e` (1 files)
+- `src/mcps/config/__tests__` (1 files)
+
+## Commit Chronicle
+
+- **docs: add deep journey reflection on Grok CLI MCP stability and publish pipeline fixes** (cba8b87)
+  0 files: docs/reflections/deep/grok-mcp-publish-stability-journey-2026-05-19.md
+
+- **docs: add deep journey reflection on double-dist fix and Dynamo governance pipeline** (c297183)
+  1 files: docs/reflections/deep/the-path-to-dynamo-journey-2026-05-19.md
+
+- **fix: update tests for new resolveFrameworkPaths behavior + deflake inference-e2e** (4702109)
+  1 files: .opencode/state/state.json, .strray/codex.json, .strray/config.json, .strray/features.json, .strray/integrations.json +3 more
+
+## Files Added
+
+- `.opencode/state/state.json`
+- `docs/reflections/deep/grok-mcp-publish-stability-journey-2026-05-19.md`
+- `docs/reflections/deep/the-path-to-dynamo-journey-2026-05-19.md`
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- `.strray/codex.json`
+- `.strray/config.json`
+- `.strray/features.json`
+- `.strray/integrations.json`
+- `node_modules/.vite/vitest/da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709/results.json`
+- `src/__tests__/e2e/inference-e2e.test.ts`
+- `src/mcps/config/__tests__/server-config-registry.test.ts`
+
+## Patterns Observed
+
+- Bug fixes present — stability improvement
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+- Fix: docs: add deep journey reflection on Grok CLI MCP stability and publish pipeline fixes
+- Fix: docs: add deep journey reflection on double-dist fix and Dynamo governance pipeline
+- Fix: fix: update tests for new resolveFrameworkPaths behavior + deflake inference-e2e
+
+## Inference Notes
+
+- Dependency Injection pattern detected [82%]: Explicit dependency declarations replacing hardcoded imports. Enables testing with mocks, runtime configuration, and auto-wiring. (DI container / injection logic)
+- Structured inference captured → session-2026-05-19-1779219802696.json
+- Registry Pattern: factory/registry changes suggest switch-to-Map refactoring
+- Stability sprint: 3/3 commits are fixes — addressing accumulated issues
+
+---
+*Generated by StorytellingTriggerProcessor — release cadence — 2026-05-19T19:43:22.109Z*
diff --git a/src/inference/inference-cycle.ts b/src/inference/inference-cycle.ts
@@ -424,8 +424,25 @@
         filesChanged = await this.applyAutomation(p);
       }
 
+      // Critical fix: actually verify the agent made changes before committing
+      if (filesChanged) {
+        try {
+          const status = execSync('git status --porcelain', { cwd: this.projectRoot, encoding: 'utf-8' }).trim();
+          if (status.length === 0) {
+            frameworkLogger.log("inference-cycle", "no-actual-changes-after-agent", "warning", {
+              proposalId: p.id,
+              title: p.title,
+            });
+            filesChanged = false;
+          }
+        } catch (e) {
+          frameworkLogger.log("inference-cycle", "change-detection-failed", "warning", { error: String(e) });
+        }
+      }
+
       if (!filesChanged) {
-        execSync(`git checkout master`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
+        const defaultBranch = this.getDefaultBranch();
+        execSync(`git checkout ${defaultBranch}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
         execSync(`git branch -D ${branchName}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
         return false;
       }
@@ -441,20 +458,23 @@
         const review = await this.researcherReview(p, prUrl);
         if (review === "no-go") {
           frameworkLogger.log("inference-cycle", "researcher-no-go", "warning", { prUrl });
-          execSync(`git checkout master`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
+          const defaultBranch = this.getDefaultBranch();
+          execSync(`git checkout ${defaultBranch}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
           execSync(`git branch -D ${branchName}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
           return false;
         } else if (review === "modify") {
           frameworkLogger.log("inference-cycle", "researcher-modify", "info", { prUrl });
         }
       }
 
-      execSync(`git checkout master`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
+      const defaultBranch = this.getDefaultBranch();
+      execSync(`git checkout ${defaultBranch}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
 
       return true;
     } catch (err) {
       try {
-        execSync(`git checkout master`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
+        const db = this.getDefaultBranch();
+        execSync(`git checkout ${db}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
         execSync(`git branch -D ${branchName}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });
       } catch {
         // ignore cleanup errors
@@ -489,9 +509,11 @@
     });
 
     try {
-      let agentName = p.type === "refactor" ? "refactorer" : "code-reviewer";
+      // Better agent selection for actual code changes (not review)
+      let agentName = "refactorer";
+      if (p.type === "fix") agentName = "enforcer"; // enforcer often good at targeted fixes
 
-      // In pure MCP mode, use real skill server names so the orchestrator dispatches to actual MCP tools
+      // In pure MCP mode, use real skill servers
       if (process.env.STRRAY_FORCE_MCP_GOVERNANCE === 'true') {
         agentName = p.type === "refactor" ? "refactoring-strategies" : "code-review";
       }
@@ -523,9 +545,10 @@
     ].join("\n");
 
     try {
+      // Prefer agents that can implement guards
       const agentName = process.env.STRRAY_FORCE_MCP_GOVERNANCE === 'true' 
-        ? "code-review" 
-        : "code-reviewer";
+        ? "enforcer" 
+        : "enforcer";
       await this.invokeAgentInternal(agentName, prompt);
       return true;
     } catch (err) {
@@ -597,6 +620,31 @@
     return [...files];
   }
 
+  private getDefaultBranch(): string {
+    try {
+      const symRef = execSync('git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD', {
+        cwd: this.projectRoot,
+        encoding: 'utf-8',
+        stdio: 'pipe'
+      }).trim();
+      if (symRef) {
+        const branch = symRef.replace('refs/remotes/origin/', '');
+        if (branch) return branch;
+      }
+    } catch {}
+
+    try {
+      const current = execSync('git branch --show-current', {
+        cwd: this.projectRoot,
+        encoding: 'utf-8',
+        stdio: 'pipe'
+      }).trim();
+      if (['main', 'master', 'develop'].includes(current)) return current;
+    } catch {}
+
+    return 'main';
+  }
+
   private createPR(p: InferenceProposal, branchName: string): string {
     try {
       execSync(`git push -u origin ${branchName}`, { cwd: this.projectRoot, stdio: "pipe" });