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: The user’s prompt states that the scratch_pad is missing updates for cycles 21‑25. Under the operating principles, the scratch_pad must be kept current after each cycle to maintain traceability and allow the agent to plan the next actions accurately. Therefore, the correct immediate step is to populate or update the scratch_pad with the required information for those cycles. This satisfies principles 1–4 (Think‑Plan‑Act‑Check loop, deterministic memory, explicit uncertainty handling, best‑practice review heuristics) and the mandatory review sequence, and allows the agent to safely proceed with the next tasks. No tools are needed for this step; it is an internal bookkeeping action, so the response simply instructs the agent to perform this update.

Response: Immediately create or update the *scratch_pad* to include entries for cycles 21‑25.  For each cycle record:

1. **Current step** and a brief outcome summary.
2. **Remaining goals** (e.g., draft final review, post to Discord, close task).
3. **Notes & assumptions** (e.g., user approval received, no new risks identified).
4. **Progress counter** (e.g., *Step 4 of 7*).  

This ensures deterministic memory, aligns with the mandatory review sequence, and satisfies the operating principles before any further actions are taken.