## Path Changes - audit.log: memory/audit.log → log/audit.log - projects.json: memory/projects.json → projects/projects.json - prompts: roles/<project>/<role>.md → projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md ## Files Updated - lib/audit.ts - new audit log path - lib/projects.ts - new projects.json path - lib/dispatch.ts - new prompt instructions path - lib/tools/project-register.ts - prompt scaffolding path - lib/setup/workspace.ts - workspace scaffolding paths - lib/context-guard.ts - projects.json path - lib/tools/setup.ts - tool description - lib/templates.ts - AGENTS.md template path references ## Documentation Updated - README.md - docs/ARCHITECTURE.md - docs/ONBOARDING.md - docs/QA_WORKFLOW.md - docs/ROADMAP.md - docs/TESTING.md Addresses issue #121
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@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ The keyword heuristic in `model-selector.ts` serves as a **fallback only**, used
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## State management
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All project state lives in a single `memory/projects.json` file in the orchestrator's workspace, keyed by Telegram group ID:
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All project state lives in a single `projects/projects.json` file in the orchestrator's workspace, keyed by Telegram group ID:
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```json
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{
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@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ Pick up a task from the issue queue for a DEV or QA worker.
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2. Validates no active worker for this role
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3. Fetches issue from issue tracker, verifies correct label state
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4. Assigns tier (LLM-chosen via `model` param, keyword heuristic fallback)
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5. Loads role instructions from `roles/<project>/<role>.md` (fallback: `roles/default/<role>.md`)
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5. Loads prompt instructions from `projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md`
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6. Looks up existing session for assigned tier (session-per-tier)
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7. Transitions label (e.g. `To Do` → `Doing`)
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8. Creates session via Gateway RPC if new (`sessions.patch`)
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@@ -357,13 +357,13 @@ Register a new project with DevClaw. Creates all required issue tracker labels (
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2. Resolves repo path, auto-detects GitHub/GitLab, and verifies access
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3. Creates all 8 state labels (idempotent — safe to run on existing projects)
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4. Adds project entry to `projects.json` with empty worker state and `autoChain: false`
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5. Scaffolds role instruction files: `roles/<project>/dev.md` and `roles/<project>/qa.md` (copied from `roles/default/`)
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5. Scaffolds prompt instruction files: `projects/prompts/<project>/dev.md` and `projects/prompts/<project>/qa.md`
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6. Writes audit log entry
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7. Returns announcement text
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## Audit logging
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Every tool call automatically appends an NDJSON entry to `memory/audit.log`. No manual logging required from the orchestrator agent.
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Every tool call automatically appends an NDJSON entry to `log/audit.log`. No manual logging required from the orchestrator agent.
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```jsonl
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{"ts":"2026-02-08T10:30:00Z","event":"task_pickup","project":"my-webapp","issue":42,"role":"dev","tier":"medior","sessionAction":"send"}
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@@ -438,25 +438,26 @@ Restrict tools to your orchestrator agent only:
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> DevClaw uses an `IssueProvider` interface to abstract issue tracker operations. GitLab (via `glab` CLI) and GitHub (via `gh` CLI) are supported — the provider is auto-detected from the git remote URL. Jira is planned.
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## Role instructions
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## Prompt instructions
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Workers receive role-specific instructions appended to their task message. `project_register` scaffolds editable files:
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```
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workspace/
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├── roles/
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│ ├── default/ ← sensible defaults (created once)
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│ │ ├── dev.md
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│ │ └── qa.md
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│ ├── my-webapp/ ← per-project overrides (edit to customize)
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├── projects/
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│ ├── projects.json ← project state
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│ └── prompts/
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│ ├── my-webapp/ ← per-project prompts (edit to customize)
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│ │ ├── dev.md
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│ │ └── qa.md
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│ └── another-project/
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│ ├── dev.md
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│ └── qa.md
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├── log/
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│ └── audit.log ← NDJSON event log
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```
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`task_pickup` loads `roles/<project>/<role>.md` with fallback to `roles/default/<role>.md`. Edit the per-project files to customize worker behavior — for example, adding project-specific deployment steps or test commands.
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`task_pickup` loads `projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md`. Edit these files to customize worker behavior per project — for example, adding project-specific deployment steps or test commands.
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## Requirements
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│ task_create → create issue in tracker │
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│ queue_status → read labels + read state │
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│ session_health → check sessions + fix zombies │
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│ project_register → labels + roles + state init (one-time) │
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│ project_register → labels + prompts + state init (one-time) │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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↕ atomic file I/O ↕ OpenClaw CLI (plugin shells out)
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┌────────────────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────────────┐
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│ memory/projects.json │ │ OpenClaw Gateway + CLI │
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│ projects/projects.json │ │ OpenClaw Gateway + CLI │
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│ │ │ (called by plugin, not agent)│
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│ Per project: │ │ │
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│ dev: │ │ openclaw gateway call │
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@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ Every piece of data and where it lives:
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└────────────────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────────────┘
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↕ append-only
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ memory/audit.log (observability) │
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│ log/audit.log (observability) │
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│ │
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│ NDJSON, one line per event: │
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│ task_pickup, task_complete, model_selection, │
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@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@ Provider selection is handled by `createProvider()` in `lib/providers/index.ts`.
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| Plugin source | `~/.openclaw/extensions/devclaw/` | Plugin code |
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| Plugin manifest | `~/.openclaw/extensions/devclaw/openclaw.plugin.json` | Plugin registration |
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| Agent config | `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` | Agent definition + tool permissions + tier config |
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| Worker state | `~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent>/memory/projects.json` | Per-project DEV/QA state |
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| Audit log | `~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent>/memory/audit.log` | NDJSON event log |
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| Worker state | `~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent>/projects/projects.json` | Per-project DEV/QA state |
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| Audit log | `~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent>/log/audit.log` | NDJSON event log |
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| Session transcripts | `~/.openclaw/agents/<agent>/sessions/<uuid>.jsonl` | Conversation history per session |
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| Git repos | `~/git/<project>/` | Project source code |
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@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Tell the orchestrator agent to register a new project:
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The agent calls `project_register`, which atomically:
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- Validates the repo and auto-detects GitHub/GitLab from remote
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- Creates all 8 state labels (idempotent)
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- Scaffolds role instruction files (`roles/<project>/dev.md` and `qa.md`)
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- Scaffolds prompt instruction files (`projects/prompts/<project>/dev.md` and `qa.md`)
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- Adds the project entry to `projects.json` with `autoChain: false`
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- Logs the registration event
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@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ Change which model powers each tier in `openclaw.json`:
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| Channel binding analysis | Plugin (`analyze_channel_bindings`) | Detects channel conflicts, validates channel configuration |
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| Channel binding migration | Plugin (`devclaw_setup` with `migrateFrom`) | Automatically moves channel-wide bindings between agents |
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| Label setup | Plugin (`project_register`) | 8 labels, created idempotently via `IssueProvider` |
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| Role file scaffolding | Plugin (`project_register`) | Creates `roles/<project>/dev.md` and `qa.md` from defaults |
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| Prompt file scaffolding | Plugin (`project_register`) | Creates `projects/prompts/<project>/dev.md` and `qa.md` |
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| Project registration | Plugin (`project_register`) | Entry in `projects.json` with empty worker state |
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| Telegram group setup | You (once per project) | Add bot to group |
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| Issue creation | Plugin (`task_create`) | Orchestrator or workers create issues from chat |
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| State management | Plugin | Atomic read/write to `projects.json` |
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| Session management | Plugin | Creates, reuses, and dispatches to sessions via CLI. Agent never touches session tools. |
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| Task completion | Plugin (`task_complete`) | Workers self-report. Auto-chains if enabled. |
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| Role instructions | Plugin (`task_pickup`) | Loaded from `roles/<project>/<role>.md`, appended to task message |
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| Prompt instructions | Plugin (`task_pickup`) | Loaded from `projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md`, appended to task message |
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| Audit logging | Plugin | Automatic NDJSON append per tool call |
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| Zombie detection | Plugin | `session_health` checks active vs alive |
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| Queue scanning | Plugin | `queue_status` queries issue tracker per project |
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@@ -95,9 +95,8 @@ As of [current date], QA workers are instructed via role templates to:
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- Include specific details about what was tested
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- Document results, environment, and any notes
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Role templates affected:
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- `roles/default/qa.md`
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- `roles/devclaw/qa.md`
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Prompt templates affected:
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- `projects/prompts/<project>/qa.md`
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- All project-specific QA templates should follow this pattern
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## Best Practices
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### Open questions
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- How do custom labels map? Generate from role names, or let users define?
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- Should roles have their own instruction files (`roles/<project>/<role>.md`) — yes, this already works
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- Should roles have their own instruction files (`projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md`) — yes, this already works
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- How to handle parallel roles (e.g. frontend + backend DEV in parallel before QA)?
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---
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**What's tested:**
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- First-time agent creation with default models
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- Channel binding creation (telegram/whatsapp)
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- Workspace file generation (AGENTS.md, HEARTBEAT.md, roles/, memory/)
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- Workspace file generation (AGENTS.md, HEARTBEAT.md, projects/, log/)
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- Plugin configuration initialization
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- Error handling: channel not configured
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- Error handling: channel disabled
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event: string,
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data: Record<string, unknown>,
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): Promise<void> {
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const filePath = join(workspaceDir, "memory", "audit.log");
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const filePath = join(workspaceDir, "log", "audit.log");
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const entry = JSON.stringify({
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ts: new Date().toISOString(),
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event,
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}
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/**
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* Find project name by matching groupId in memory/projects.json.
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* Find project name by matching groupId in projects/projects.json.
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* The groupId (Telegram or WhatsApp) is the KEY in the projects Record.
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*/
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async function findProjectByGroupId(
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if (!workspaceDir) return undefined;
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try {
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const projectsPath = path.join(workspaceDir, "memory", "projects.json");
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const projectsPath = path.join(workspaceDir, "projects", "projects.json");
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const raw = await fs.readFile(projectsPath, "utf-8");
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const data = JSON.parse(raw) as {
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projects: Record<string, { name: string }>;
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/**
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* Reads role-specific instructions from workspace/roles/<project>/<role>.md
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* with fallback to workspace/roles/default/<role>.md.
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* Reads role-specific instructions from workspace/projects/prompts/<project>/<role>.md.
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*/
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export async function buildTaskMessage(opts: {
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async function loadRoleInstructions(
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workspaceDir: string, projectName: string, role: "dev" | "qa",
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): Promise<string> {
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const projectFile = path.join(workspaceDir, "roles", projectName, `${role}.md`);
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const defaultFile = path.join(workspaceDir, "roles", "default", `${role}.md`);
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try { return await fs.readFile(projectFile, "utf-8"); } catch { /* fallback */ }
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try { return await fs.readFile(defaultFile, "utf-8"); } catch { /* none */ }
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const projectFile = path.join(workspaceDir, "projects", "prompts", projectName, `${role}.md`);
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try { return await fs.readFile(projectFile, "utf-8"); } catch { /* none */ }
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return "";
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}
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}
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function projectsPath(workspaceDir: string): string {
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return path.join(workspaceDir, "projects", "projects.json");
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import {
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AGENTS_MD_TEMPLATE,
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HEARTBEAT_MD_TEMPLATE,
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DEFAULT_DEV_INSTRUCTIONS,
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const devRolePath = path.join(rolesDir, "dev.md");
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if (!await fileExists(devRolePath)) {
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}
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}
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const projectsDir = path.join(workspacePath, "projects");
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const projectsJsonPath = path.join(projectsDir, "projects.json");
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if (!await fileExists(projectsJsonPath)) {
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await fs.writeFile(projectsJsonPath, JSON.stringify({ projects: {} }, null, 2) + "\n", "utf-8");
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filesWritten.push("projects/projects.json");
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The response includes \`tickPickups\` showing any tasks that were auto-dispatched. Post announcements from the tool response to Telegram.
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### Role Instructions
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### Prompt Instructions
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Workers receive role-specific instructions appended to their task message. These are loaded from \`roles/<project-name>/<role>.md\` in the workspace (with fallback to \`roles/default/<role>.md\`). \`project_register\` scaffolds these files automatically — edit them to customize worker behavior per project.
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Workers receive role-specific instructions appended to their task message. These are loaded from \`projects/prompts/<project-name>/<role>.md\` in the workspace. \`project_register\` scaffolds these files automatically — edit them to customize worker behavior per project.
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const defaultDir = path.join(workspaceDir, "roles", "default");
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const projectDir = path.join(workspaceDir, "roles", projectName);
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}
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try {
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const rolesCreated = await scaffoldRoleFiles(workspaceDir, name);
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const promptsCreated = await scaffoldPromptFiles(workspaceDir, name);
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const rolesNote = rolesCreated ? " Role files scaffolded." : "";
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const announcement = `📋 Project "${name}" registered for group ${groupName}. Labels created.${rolesNote} Ready for tasks.`;
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const promptsNote = promptsCreated ? " Prompt files scaffolded." : "";
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const announcement = `📋 Project "${name}" registered for group ${groupName}. Labels created.${promptsNote} Ready for tasks.`;
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baseBranch,
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labelsCreated: 8,
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promptsScaffolded: promptsCreated,
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announcement,
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...(contextInfo && { contextInfo }),
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contextGuidance: generateGuardrails(context),
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@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export function createSetupTool(api: OpenClawPluginApi) {
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return (ctx: ToolContext) => ({
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name: "setup",
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label: "Setup",
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description: `Execute DevClaw setup. Creates AGENTS.md, HEARTBEAT.md, roles, memory/projects.json, and model tier config. Optionally creates a new agent with channel binding. Called after onboard collects configuration.`,
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description: `Execute DevClaw setup. Creates AGENTS.md, HEARTBEAT.md, projects/projects.json, and model tier config. Optionally creates a new agent with channel binding. Called after onboard collects configuration.`,
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parameters: {
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type: "object",
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properties: {
|
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