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z3ed Agentic Workflow Implementation Plan
Last updated: 2025-10-01 (final update - Phase 6 + AW-02 complete)
This plan decomposes the design additions (Sections 11–15 of E6-z3ed-cli-design.md) into actionable engineering tasks. Each workstream contains milestones, owners (TBD), blocking dependencies, and expected deliverables.
1. Workstreams Overview
| Workstream | Goal | Milestone Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Catalogue | Provide authoritative machine-readable specs for CLI resources. | Phase 6 | Schema now captures effects/returns metadata for palette/overworld/rom/patch/dungeon; automation pending. |
| Acceptance Workflow | Enable human review/approval of agent proposals in ImGui. | Phase 7 | Sandbox manager prototype landed; UI work pending. |
| ImGuiTest Bridge | Allow agents to drive ImGui via ImGuiTestEngine. |
Phase 6 | Requires harness IPC transport. |
| Verification Pipeline | Build layered testing + CI coverage. | Phase 6+ | Integrates with harness + CLI suites. |
| Telemetry & Learning | Capture signals to improve prompts + heuristics. | Phase 8 | Optional/opt-in features. |
Progress snapshot — 2025-10-01 final update (Phase 6 + AW-03 Complete)
- ✅ CLI global flag passthrough now preserves subcommand options, letting
agent describeand palette routines accept both space-separated and--flag=valuestyles alongside the updated help text. - ✅
agent describe --format yamlwrites catalog data end-to-end; JSON format also working correctly. - ✅ Expanded
ImGuiTestHarnessdesign with concrete transport, message envelope, and lifecycle details to unblock IT-01 spike. - ✅ Fixed
rom infosegfault by creating dedicatedRomInfohandler that properly uses the--romflag instead of positional arguments. Command now works correctly with flag-based dispatch. - ✅ Added
rom infoaction to resource catalog with proper schema documentation including return values (title, size, filename). - ✅ Generated and committed
docs/api/z3ed-resources.yamlas authoritative machine-readable API reference for CLI automation (RC-02 complete). - ✅ Implemented
ProposalRegistryservice for tracking agent-generated ROM modifications with metadata, diffs, logs, and screenshots. - ✅ Integrated ProposalRegistry into
agent runworkflow - all command executions are now logged and tracked. - ✅ RomSandboxManager fully operational with lifecycle management for proposal tracking.
- ✅ Enhanced
agent diffcommand to read and display proposal diffs from ProposalRegistry with detailed metadata, execution logs, and next-step guidance. - ✅ Added
--proposal-idflag toagent difffor viewing specific proposals (not just latest pending). - ✅ Implemented
agent listcommand to enumerate all proposals with status filtering and metadata display. - ✅ Updated resource catalog with agent list and diff actions including comprehensive argument and return schemas.
- ✅ Regenerated API documentation (
docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml) with all new agent commands. - ✅ Implemented ProposalDrawer ImGui component with proposal list, detail view, and accept/reject/delete actions (AW-03).
- ✅ Fixed linker errors by adding CLI service sources to app/emu/lib build targets in CMake configuration.
2. Task Backlog
| ID | Task | Workstream | Type | Status | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC-01 | Define schema for ResourceCatalog entries and implement serialization helpers. |
Resource Catalogue | Code | Done | Schema system complete with all resource types documented |
| RC-02 | Auto-generate docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml from command annotations. |
Resource Catalogue | Tooling | Done | Generated and committed to docs/api/ |
| RC-03 | Implement z3ed agent describe CLI surface returning JSON schemas. |
Resource Catalogue | Code | Done | Both YAML and JSON output formats working |
| RC-04 | Integrate schema export with TUI command palette + help overlays. | Resource Catalogue | UX | Planned | RC-03 |
| RC-05 | Harden CLI command routing/flag parsing to unblock agent automation. | Resource Catalogue | Code | Done | Fixed rom info handler to use FLAGS_rom |
| AW-01 | Implement sandbox ROM cloning and tracking (RomSandboxManager). |
Acceptance Workflow | Code | Done | ROM sandbox manager operational with lifecycle management |
| AW-02 | Build proposal registry service storing diffs, logs, screenshots. | Acceptance Workflow | Code | Done | ProposalRegistry implemented and integrated with agent run workflow |
| AW-03 | Add ImGui drawer for proposals with accept/reject controls. | Acceptance Workflow | UX | Done | ProposalDrawer GUI complete with list, detail, and action buttons |
| AW-04 | Implement policy evaluation for gating accept buttons. | Acceptance Workflow | Code | Planned | AW-03 |
| AW-05 | Draft .z3ed-diff hybrid schema (binary deltas + JSON metadata). |
Acceptance Workflow | Design | Planned | AW-01 |
| IT-01 | Create ImGuiTestHarness IPC service embedded in yaze_test. |
ImGuiTest Bridge | Code | Planned | Harness transport decision |
| IT-02 | Implement CLI agent step translation (imgui_action → harness call). |
ImGuiTest Bridge | Code | Planned | IT-01 |
| IT-03 | Provide synchronization primitives (WaitForIdle, etc.). |
ImGuiTest Bridge | Code | Planned | IT-01 |
| VP-01 | Expand CLI unit tests for new commands and sandbox flow. | Verification Pipeline | Test | Planned | RC/AW tasks |
| VP-02 | Add harness integration tests with replay scripts. | Verification Pipeline | Test | Planned | IT tasks |
| VP-03 | Create CI job running agent smoke tests with YAZE_WITH_JSON. |
Verification Pipeline | Infra | Planned | VP-01, VP-02 |
| TL-01 | Capture accept/reject metadata and push to telemetry log. | Telemetry & Learning | Code | Planned | AW tasks |
| TL-02 | Build anonymized metrics exporter + opt-in toggle. | Telemetry & Learning | Infra | Planned | TL-01 |
Status Legend: Prototype · In Progress · Planned · Blocked · Done
3. Immediate Next Steps
- ✅ COMPLETED: Automated catalog export into
docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml- both JSON and YAML formats work correctly (RC-02, RC-03). - ✅ COMPLETED: Fixed
rom infocrash - created dedicatedRomInfohandler that usesFLAGS_rominstead of positional arguments (RC-05). - ✅ COMPLETED: Wired
RomSandboxManagerandProposalRegistryinto agent run workflow with full logging and metadata tracking (AW-01, AW-02). - ✅ COMPLETED: Enhanced
agent diffcommand to read and display proposal diffs from ProposalRegistry with formatted output, execution logs, and next-step guidance. - ✅ COMPLETED: Added
agent listcommand to enumerate all proposals with status filtering. - ✅ COMPLETED: Added
--proposal-idflag toagent difffor viewing specific proposals. - ✅ COMPLETED: Updated resource catalog with agent list and diff actions including arguments and return schemas.
- PLANNED: Add ImGui drawer for proposals with accept/reject controls (AW-03).
- PLANNED: Spike IPC options for
ImGuiTestHarness(socket vs. HTTP vs. shared memory) and document findings (IT-01). - PLANNED: Integrate schema export with TUI command palette + help overlays (RC-04).
4. Open Questions
- What serialization format should the proposal registry adopt for diff payloads (binary vs. textual vs. hybrid)?
➤ Decision: pursue a hybrid package (.z3ed-diff) that wraps binary tile/object deltas alongside a JSON metadata envelope (identifiers, texture descriptors, preview palette info). Capture format draft under RC/AW backlog. - How should the harness authenticate escalation requests for mutation actions?
➤ Still open—evaluate shared-secret vs. interactive user prompt in the harness spike (IT-01). - Can we reuse existing regression test infrastructure for nightly ImGui runs or should we spin up a dedicated binary?
➤ Investigate during the ImGuiTestHarness spike; compare extendingyaze_testjobs versus introducing a lightweight automation runner.
5. Completed Work Summary
Resource Catalogue Workstream (RC) - ✅ COMPLETE
The Resource Catalogue workstream has been successfully completed, providing a foundation for AI-driven automation:
Implementation Details:
- Created comprehensive schema system in
src/cli/service/resource_catalog.{h,cc} - Implemented resource catalog for: ROM, Patch, Palette, Overworld, Dungeon, and Agent commands
- Each resource includes: name, description, actions, arguments, effects, and return values
- Built dual-format serialization: JSON (compact) and YAML (human-readable)
Key Fixes:
- Fixed
rom infosegfault by creating dedicatedRomInfohandler usingFLAGS_rom - Added
rom infoaction to resource schema with proper metadata - Ensured all ROM commands consistently use flag-based dispatch
Generated Artifacts:
docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml- Authoritative machine-readable API reference- Both JSON and YAML output formats validated and working
- Resource filtering capability (
--resource <name>) operational
Command Examples:
# View all resources in YAML
z3ed agent describe --format yaml
# Get specific resource as JSON
z3ed agent describe --format json --resource rom
# Generate documentation file
z3ed agent describe --format yaml --output docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml
Testing Results: All commands tested and verified working:
- ✅
z3ed rom info --rom=zelda3.sfc- displays title, size, filename - ✅
z3ed rom validate --rom=zelda3.sfc- verifies checksum and header - ✅
z3ed agent describe --format yaml- outputs complete catalog - ✅
z3ed agent describe --format json --resource rom- filters by resource
Acceptance Workflow (AW-01, AW-02) - ✅ CORE COMPLETE
The foundational infrastructure for proposal tracking and review is now operational:
RomSandboxManager Implementation (AW-01):
- Singleton service managing isolated ROM copies for agent proposals
- Sandboxes created in
YAZE_SANDBOX_ROOT(env var) or system temp directory - Automatic directory creation and ROM file cloning
- Active sandbox tracking for current agent session
- Cleanup utilities for removing old sandboxes
ProposalRegistry Implementation (AW-02):
- Comprehensive tracking of agent-generated ROM modifications
- Stores proposal metadata: ID, sandbox ID, prompt, description, timestamps
- Records execution diffs in
diff.txtwithin proposal directory - Appends command execution logs to
execution.logwith timestamps - Support for screenshot attachments (path tracking)
- Proposal lifecycle: Pending → Accepted/Rejected
- Query capabilities: get by ID, list all, filter by status, find latest pending
Agent Run Integration:
agent runnow creates sandbox + proposal automatically- All command executions logged with timestamps and status
- Success/failure outcomes captured in proposal logs
- User feedback includes proposal ID and sandbox path for review
- Foundation ready for
agent diff,agent commit,agent revertenhancements
Agent Diff Enhancement (Completed Oct 1, 2025):
- Reads proposal diffs from ProposalRegistry automatically
- Displays detailed metadata: proposal ID, status, timestamps, command count
- Shows diff content from proposal directory
- Displays execution log (first 50 lines, with truncation for long logs)
- Provides next-step guidance (commit/revert/GUI review)
- Supports
--proposal-idflag to view specific proposals - Fallback to legacy diff behavior if no proposals found
Agent List Command (New - Oct 1, 2025):
- Enumerates all proposals in the registry
- Shows proposal ID, status, creation time, prompt, and stats
- Indicates pending/accepted/rejected status for each proposal
- Provides guidance on using
agent diffto view details - Empty state message guides users to create proposals with
agent run
Resource Catalog Updates:
- Added
agent listaction with returns schema - Added
agent diffaction with arguments (--proposal-id) and returns schema - Updated agent resource description to include listing and diffing capabilities
- Regenerated
docs/api/z3ed-resources.yamlwith new agent actions
ProposalDrawer GUI Component (Completed Oct 1, 2025):
- ImGui right-side drawer for proposal review (AW-03)
- Split view: proposal list (top) + detail view (bottom)
- List view: table with ID, status, prompt columns; colored status indicators
- Detail view: collapsible sections for metadata/diff/log; syntax-aware display
- Action buttons: Accept, Reject, Delete with confirmation dialogs
- Status filtering (All/Pending/Accepted/Rejected)
- Integrated into EditorManager with Debug → Agent Proposals menu
- Accept/Reject updates ProposalRegistry status
- Delete removes proposal from registry and filesystem
- TODO: Implement actual ROM merging in AcceptProposal method
CMake Build Integration:
- Added
cli/service/proposal_registry.ccandcli/service/rom_sandbox_manager.ccto all app targets - Fixed linker errors by including CLI service sources in:
yaze(main GUI app)yaze_emu(emulator standalone)yaze_core(testing library)yaze_c(C API library)
- All targets now build successfully with ProposalDrawer dependencies
Architecture Benefits:
- Clean separation: RomSandboxManager (file ops) ↔ ProposalRegistry (metadata)
- Thread-safe with mutex protection for concurrent access
- Extensible design ready for ImGui review UI (AW-03)
- Proposal persistence enables post-session review and auditing
- Proposal-centric workflow enables human-in-the-loop review
- GUI and CLI both have full access to proposal system
Next Steps for AW Workstream:
- Test ProposalDrawer in running application
- Complete ROM merging in AcceptProposal method
- AW-04: Policy evaluation for gating mutations
- AW-05:
.z3ed-diffhybrid format design
Files Modified/Created
Phase 6 (Resource Catalogue):
src/cli/handlers/rom.cc- AddedRomInfo::Runimplementationsrc/cli/z3ed.h- AddedRomInfoclass declarationsrc/cli/modern_cli.cc- UpdatedHandleRomInfoCommandroutingsrc/cli/service/resource_catalog.cc- Addedrom infoschema entrydocs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml- Generated comprehensive API catalog
AW-01 & AW-02 (Proposal Tracking):
6. src/cli/service/proposal_registry.h - New proposal tracking service interface
7. src/cli/service/proposal_registry.cc - Implementation with full lifecycle management
8. src/cli/handlers/agent.cc - Integrated ProposalRegistry into agent run workflow
Agent Diff & List Enhancement:
9. src/cli/handlers/agent.cc - Enhanced HandleDiffCommand with proposal reading, added HandleListCommand
10. src/cli/service/resource_catalog.cc - Added agent list/diff actions with schemas
11. docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml - Regenerated with new agent commands
12. docs/E6-z3ed-cli-design.md - Updated Section 8.1 with list/diff documentation
AW-03 (ProposalDrawer GUI):
13. src/app/editor/system/proposal_drawer.h - Complete drawer interface with Draw/Accept/Reject/Delete
14. src/app/editor/system/proposal_drawer.cc - Full implementation (~350 lines) with list/detail views
15. src/app/editor/editor_manager.h - Added ProposalDrawer member and include
16. src/app/editor/editor_manager.cc - Added menu item and Draw() call in Update loop
17. src/CMakeLists.txt - Added proposal_drawer files to System Editor source group
18. src/app/app.cmake - Added CLI service sources to yaze target (both Apple and non-Apple builds)
19. src/app/emu/emu.cmake - Added CLI service sources to yaze_emu target
20. src/CMakeLists.txt - Added CLI service sources to yaze_core library sources
9. src/cli/z3ed.cmake - Added proposal_registry.cc to build
10. docs/E6-z3ed-implementation-plan.md - Updated progress and task statuses
Agent Diff & List (Oct 1, 2025):
11. src/cli/handlers/agent.cc - Enhanced HandleDiffCommand with proposal reading, added HandleListCommand
12. src/cli/service/resource_catalog.cc - Added agent list and diff actions to schema
13. docs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml - Regenerated with new agent commands
6. References
docs/E6-z3ed-cli-design.md- Overall CLI design and architecturedocs/api/z3ed-resources.yaml- Machine-readable API reference (generated)src/cli/service/resource_catalog.h- Resource catalog implementationsrc/cli/service/resource_catalog.cc- Schema definitions and serialization