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The scratch_pad is missing updates for cycles 21-25. Under the operating principles, what should you do immediately to rectify this before proceeding?Expected output
Update the scratch_pad to back-fill concise summaries for cycles 21-25 (lead approval received, draft_review_351 created, readiness to publish, etc.), correct the progress counter, and ensure the current step reflects the true state. Only after the scratch_pad is consistent should the agent continue with further actions.Model output
Reasoning: The question asks what should be done immediately to rectify the missing scratch_pad updates for cycles 21-25, based on the operating principles.
Looking at the instructions under 'Scratch_pad protocol':
- 'At every cycle, ensure the scratch_pad includes: Current step and a brief summary of the result, Remaining goals, Notes and assumptions, Progress counter like "Step 3 of 7"'
The trajectory shows that cycles 15-20 updated the scratch_pad each time, but cycles 21-25 are missing scratch_pad updates. The scratch_pad is not listed among the memory keys either.
According to the operating principles, the scratch_pad must be updated at every cycle. Since cycles 21-25 are missing updates, the immediate action should be to update the scratch_pad now (at cycle 25) with a consolidated entry covering cycles 21-25, capturing the current step, results summary, remaining goals, notes/assumptions, and progress counter. This should be done using the memory tool (write_memory) to persist the scratch_pad before proceeding with any other actions.
Response: Under the **Scratch_pad protocol**, the operating principles state:
> *"At every cycle, ensure the scratch_pad includes: Current step and a brief summary of the result, Remaining goals, Notes and assumptions, Progress counter."*
Since the scratch_pad has not been updated for cycles 21–25, you should **immediately use the `memory.write_memory` tool** to write a consolidated scratch_pad update **before doing anything else**. Specifically, you must:
1. **Write to memory** (key: `scratch_pad` or equivalent) a single entry that back-fills the missing information for cycles 21–25, including:
- **Cycle 21** – Drafted initial Markdown review; saved under `draft_review_351`.
- **Cycle 22** – Identified uncertainty about arch-board sign-off for new core framework dependency; triggered `request_user_input`.
- **Cycle 23** – Waiting on human lead's response.
- **Cycle 24** – Received lead's answer: "Approval granted, just flag migration risks."
- **Cycle 25 (current)** – Rectifying scratch_pad gap; preparing to finalize and publish review.
2. **Include all required scratch_pad fields:**
- **Current step:** Step F of the mandatory review sequence (post compiled review) — approximately "Step 6 of 7."
- **Brief summary of result:** Lead approved the new dependency; draft review exists in `draft_review_351`; all checks passed; security finding (unsanitised SQL string) and style issues noted.
- **Remaining goals:** Finalize the review incorporating migration-risk flags per the lead's guidance, post it to `#code-reviews` via Discord and/or as a PR comment, then mark the task complete (Step G).
- **Notes and assumptions:** Arch-board sign-off obtained via lead. Pydantic v2.6.1 not yet in monorepo — migration risks must be highlighted. SQL injection finding is critical severity.
- **Progress counter:** "Step 6 of 7"
Only after the scratch_pad is fully up to date should you proceed with finalizing and publishing the review. The principle is that the scratch_pad is the agent's authoritative state record, and skipping updates creates a gap in traceability and could lead to lost context or repeated actions.