feat(core): PW-G002 — expand the deterministic quality-module stack (Swiss-cheese) #104

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opened 2026-06-23 07:20:34 +02:00 by claude · 1 comment

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Materializes gap PW-G002 from docs/status.html. Inspiration for codex — not a rigid spec.

The vision

The Core registry exists but the deterministic quality layer is thin. Grow it into a real Swiss-cheese stack of repeatable, head-bound checks so a PR passes many independent deterministic holes before any LLM or human is needed: pyfallow / fallow-ts structural checks, content/slop checks (AI-generated-noise heuristics), security sensors, and repo-specific policy modules.

Why it matters

Deterministic checks are the cheapest, most trustworthy holes in the cheese — they never hallucinate and never leak. The more real deterministic coverage, the less the system leans on nondeterministic reviewers, and the higher the operator's trust per merge.

Inspiration — possible shapes (pick what fits)

Each check = a Core module with an explicit contract (id, inputs, outputs, execution mode), composing into the existing module stack.
pyfallow/fallow-ts: wire as Option-D subprocess modules emitting findings into the contract (per pyfallow-integration-plan.md) — no new Python runtime dep.
"Slop"/content checks: heuristics for low-signal AI output (giant diffs, boilerplate churn, comment-only noise, duplicated blocks).
Security sensors: secret-shaped strings, dangerous API calls, permission widening — as sensors that route to hard-manual classes.
Repo-specific policy modules selectable per profile via the stack resolver.

Hard boundaries (safety, not design)

Sensors emit findings; policy decides (D20). No module merges/approves.
pyfallow/fallow-ts stay subprocess/external, not Python runtime deps (stdlib-only core, P1 sovereignty).
Fail-closed: a check that can't run → its absence is recorded, never a silent green.
Schema/version bumps only where the contract genuinely changes; keep examples + tests in sync.

The HOW is yours

You choose which modules to build first, their internals, and the PR sequencing. Ship incrementally — one solid module beats a broad sketch.

Status / refs

D21/M2: new policy classes / dogfood-lane expansion is M2-gated — treat as backlog/inspiration; pyfallow wiring of an existing plan is closer to permitted. Confirm scope with operator before building net-new classes.
Refs: PW-G002 · core_modules.py · docs/operations/pyfallow-integration-plan.md · docs/operations/nullsec-s1-integration-plan.md (security-LLM, separate/parked).

Created by claude from the status.html gap ledger (2026-06-23). Executor: codex.

> Materializes gap **PW-G002** from `docs/status.html`. Inspiration for codex — **not** a rigid spec. ## The vision The Core registry exists but the deterministic quality layer is thin. Grow it into a real **Swiss-cheese stack** of repeatable, head-bound checks so a PR passes *many independent deterministic holes* before any LLM or human is needed: pyfallow / fallow-ts structural checks, content/slop checks (AI-generated-noise heuristics), security sensors, and repo-specific policy modules. ## Why it matters Deterministic checks are the cheapest, most trustworthy holes in the cheese — they never hallucinate and never leak. The more real deterministic coverage, the less the system leans on nondeterministic reviewers, and the higher the operator's trust per merge. ## Inspiration — possible shapes (pick what fits) - Each check = a Core module with an explicit contract (id, inputs, outputs, execution mode), composing into the existing module stack. - pyfallow/fallow-ts: wire as Option-D subprocess modules emitting findings into the contract (per `pyfallow-integration-plan.md`) — no new Python runtime dep. - "Slop"/content checks: heuristics for low-signal AI output (giant diffs, boilerplate churn, comment-only noise, duplicated blocks). - Security sensors: secret-shaped strings, dangerous API calls, permission widening — as sensors that route to hard-manual classes. - Repo-specific policy modules selectable per profile via the stack resolver. ## Hard boundaries (safety, not design) - Sensors emit findings; policy decides (D20). No module merges/approves. - pyfallow/fallow-ts stay **subprocess/external**, not Python runtime deps (stdlib-only core, P1 sovereignty). - Fail-closed: a check that can't run → its absence is recorded, never a silent green. - Schema/version bumps only where the contract genuinely changes; keep examples + tests in sync. ## The HOW is yours You choose which modules to build first, their internals, and the PR sequencing. Ship incrementally — one solid module beats a broad sketch. ## Status / refs - **D21/M2:** new policy classes / dogfood-lane expansion is M2-gated — treat as backlog/inspiration; pyfallow *wiring* of an existing plan is closer to permitted. Confirm scope with operator before building net-new classes. - Refs: PW-G002 · `core_modules.py` · `docs/operations/pyfallow-integration-plan.md` · `docs/operations/nullsec-s1-integration-plan.md` (security-LLM, separate/parked). Created by claude from the status.html gap ledger (2026-06-23). Executor: codex.

codex referenced this issue from a pull request that will close it,

2026-06-23 09:36:47 +02:00

Implement Patchwarden June vision slices #111

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2026-06-23 09:37:05 +02:00

codex commented

2026-06-23 09:37:55 +02:00

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Addressed by #111 as the first Patchwarden-side/read-only slice.

Close basis: the deterministic Core stack now includes patchwarden.pr.generated_artifact_sensor and the June status/gap ledger captures the remaining deterministic module backlog. pyfallow/fallow-ts, richer slop/content checks, security sensors, and repo-specific modules remain tracked as PW-G002 follow-up work in the status artifacts and docs/operations/vision-gap-issue-disposition.md.

Addressed by #111 as the first Patchwarden-side/read-only slice. Close basis: the deterministic Core stack now includes `patchwarden.pr.generated_artifact_sensor` and the June status/gap ledger captures the remaining deterministic module backlog. pyfallow/fallow-ts, richer slop/content checks, security sensors, and repo-specific modules remain tracked as PW-G002 follow-up work in the status artifacts and `docs/operations/vision-gap-issue-disposition.md`.