• High-Level Request:

    • Fix issue #69: “Job’s done!” was only recognized as task complete by the gauntlet if it appeared in shell output, but should also be detected when stated in a <next_step> block as instructed by the system prompt.

  • Actions Taken:

    • Root Cause Analysis: Discovered the system prompt in prompts.ts line 26 instructs: “To finish the task, state ‘Job’s done!’ in a <next_step> block.” However, the bot only checked for “Job’s done!” in shell command output, not in the LLM’s next_step responses.
    • Surgical Fix Implementation: Added 6 lines of code in /src/morpheum-bot/bot.ts (lines 682-688) to check for “Job’s done!” after parsing and displaying the next_step content: 
      // Check for task completion phrase in next step
if (nextStep.includes("Job's done!")) {
  await sendMessage("✓ Job's done!");
  break;
}
    • Comprehensive Test Coverage: Added 40-line test case should detect Job's done! in next_step block and complete task that verifies:
      • Plan display with 📋 icon
      • Next step display with 🎯 icon
      • Completion detection and loop termination
    • Verified No Regressions: All 137 tests passing (1 new test added, 0 failures)

  • Friction/Success Points:

    • Success: The fix was minimal and surgical - preserves all existing functionality while adding the missing detection
    • Success: Shell output detection still works (existing test confirms), next step detection now works (new test confirms)
    • Success: The implementation follows the existing code patterns and integrates seamlessly with current message flow
    • Success: Comprehensive test coverage ensures the functionality works as expected
    • Learning: System prompts and actual bot behavior must be kept in sync - prompts that instruct specific completion phrases need corresponding detection logic

  • Technical Implementation Details:

    • Precise Location: Added the check immediately after displaying the next step but before command parsing
    • Consistent Behavior: Uses the same completion message format (✓ Job's done!) as shell output detection
    • Loop Control: Properly breaks the iteration loop when completion is detected, avoiding unnecessary processing
    • Test Strategy: Mock-based testing with proper isolation to verify the specific detection pathway