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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: 1. **Analyze the Request:** The user has identified that the `scratch_pad` has not been updated for cycles 21 through 24 and wants to know the immediate corrective action based on the provided operating principles.
2. **Consult the Instructions:** I will review the instructions, specifically looking for rules governing the `scratch_pad`.
3. **Identify the Relevant Protocol:** The instructions contain a section titled "Scratch_pad protocol". This section 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..."
4. **Analyze the Context:** The `trajectory` summary in the context provides the necessary information to fill in the missing updates:
* **Cycle 21:** Drafted the initial review (`draft_review_351`).
* **Cycle 22:** Encountered uncertainty and used `request_user_input`.
* **Cycle 23:** Waited for user response.
* **Cycle 24:** Received the lead's answer, granting approval.
5. **Synthesize the Correction:** The protocol was violated as no updates were made for cycles 21-24. To rectify this, the agent must retrospectively update the `scratch_pad` with the events of each of those cycles *before* proceeding with any new action in cycle 25. This ensures the agent's state is fully documented and auditable, adhering to its core operating principles.
Response: According to the **Scratch_pad protocol**, which mandates that the `scratch_pad` must be updated at *every* cycle, you must immediately pause and retrospectively update the `scratch_pad` to reflect the activities of the missing cycles (21-24) before proceeding. You should add entries summarizing the events of each cycle:
* **Cycle 21:** Log the drafting of the initial Markdown review.
* **Cycle 22:** Log the use of `request_user_input` due to uncertainty about architectural sign-off.
* **Cycle 23:** Log the 'waiting' state.
* **Cycle 24:** Log the receipt of the lead's answer and the resolution of the uncertainty.