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Context
Input
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 task asks what should be done immediately under the operating principles to rectify the missing scratch_pad updates for cycles 21-25.
Looking at the context:
- The trajectory shows cycles 21-24 occurred (drafting review, requesting user input, waiting, receiving answer)
- The current cycle is 25
- The scratch_pad protocol states: '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 memory tool has a write_memory action
The operating principles, specifically the **Scratch_pad protocol**, mandate that at every cycle the scratch_pad must be updated. Since cycles 21-25 are missing updates, the immediate action required is to use the **memory tool's write_memory action** to update the scratch_pad with the missing cycle summaries (21-24) and the current cycle 25 status, before proceeding with any further actions like posting the review.
Response: Under the **Scratch_pad protocol** (a mandatory operating principle), the scratch_pad must be updated **at every cycle** with the current step summary, remaining goals, notes/assumptions, and a progress counter. Since cycles 21–25 are missing those updates, the immediate corrective action is:
**Write a catch-up entry to the scratch_pad via `memory.write_memory`** that back-fills the missing cycle summaries before any further work proceeds.
Specifically, the `memory` tool should be called with `action: write_memory` using a key such as `scratch_pad` and a value that captures:
| Cycle | Summary |
|-------|---------|
| 21 | Drafted initial Markdown review; stored under memory key **draft_review_351**. |
| 22 | Uncertainty identified: does adding a core framework (pydantic v2) require arch-board sign-off? Invoked `request_user_input` for guidance. |
| 23 | Awaiting lead response — no new tool calls made. |
| 24 | Received lead's answer: *"Approval granted, just flag migration risks."* — answer should be persisted to memory (e.g., key **lead_approval_351**). |
| 25 *(current)* | Rectifying missing scratch_pad entries (this write). Remaining goal: finalise and post the compiled review comment to GitHub PR #351 and #code-reviews Discord channel. **Step 6 of 7.** |
**Why this must happen first:** The Deterministic Memory principle and the Scratch_pad protocol together ensure auditability and continuity. Skipping or deferring scratch_pad updates violates the protocol and risks losing context across cycles. No further action (posting the review, Discord notification, etc.) should be taken until the scratch_pad accurately reflects the agent's full trajectory through cycle 25.