Agents

The scratch_pad is missing updates for cycles 21-25. Under the operating principles, what should you do immediately to rectify this before proceeding?

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.

Reasoning: According to the operating principles, the scratch_pad must be kept up‑to‑date at every cycle. The context shows that cycles 21‑25 have been executed but the scratch_pad has not been updated to reflect these steps. The first thing to do before moving on to any further actions is to rectify this omission by writing the latest information to the scratch_pad via the memory tool. This ensures compliance with the Scratch_pad protocol (current step, brief result summary, remaining goals, notes/assumptions, and progress counter) and preserves a deterministic record of the work performed so far. Once the scratch_pad is updated, the agent can safely continue with the next steps of the mandatory review sequence.

Response: Immediately update the **scratch_pad** in memory to include the details of cycles 21‑25. Use the memory tool to write a new entry (or overwrite the existing one) that records:
- The current step (e.g., "Step X of 7")
- A brief summary of what was done in each of cycles 21‑25 (draft review creation, user‑input request, waiting, lead’s answer, etc.)
- Remaining goals (finalising the review message, posting it, marking the task complete)
- Any notes or assumptions made during those cycles
- The progress counter reflecting the latest cycle number.

This brings the scratch_pad back into compliance with the Scratch_pad protocol and satisfies the operating principle that the scratch_pad must be updated at every cycle before proceeding.