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+# Artifact Generation Architecture
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This document outlines the architectural design for adding artifact generation capabilities to the Agentic framework. The proposed system extends the current task-execution model to produce concrete artifacts (files, applications, programs) rather than just text summaries.
+
+## Current State Analysis
+
+### Existing Components
+- **Task System**: Tasks produce text/JSON outputs through agents
+- **Agent System**: Agents execute prompts and return structured responses
+- **Capability System**: Extensible abilities like `code_generation` that produce text code
+- **Orchestration System**: Handles task dependencies, concurrency, and lifecycle
+- **Verification System**: Quality assurance and validation of outputs
+- **Extension System**: Plugin architecture for domain-specific functionality
+
+### Current Limitations
+1. **Output Format**: Tasks only produce text/JSON responses stored in memory
+2. **Artifact Persistence**: No mechanism for writing generated content to files
+3. **Multi-file Generation**: Cannot coordinate creation of multiple related files
+4. **Artifact Verification**: No validation of actual file artifacts vs. text content
+5. **Workspace Management**: No concept of working directories or project structures
+
+## Proposed Architecture
+
+### Core Design Principles
+
+Following the established architectural patterns:
+
+1. **Layer Separation**: Artifact generation spans Foundation, Runtime, and Verification layers
+2. **Extension Points**: Support for different artifact types and generators
+3. **Observable Pattern**: Stream artifact creation events for monitoring
+4. **Result-Oriented**: Concrete artifact results with success/failure handling
+5. **Dependency Injection**: Configurable artifact generators and writers
+
+### System Components
+
+#### 1. Foundation Layer Additions
+
+**ArtifactRegistry**
+- Central registry for artifact types and generators
+- Manages artifact type specifications and providers
+- Handles versioning and compatibility
+
+**ArtifactSpecification**
+```ruby
+class ArtifactSpecification
+  attr_reader :type, :file_extension, :validation_rules, :dependencies
+  
+  # type: "source_code", "configuration", "documentation", "executable"
+  # file_extension: ".rb", ".json", ".md", ".exe" 
+  # validation_rules: syntax checking, linting, testing
+  # dependencies: related artifact types needed
+end
+```
+
+**ArtifactGenerator**
+```ruby
+class ArtifactGenerator
+  # Generates content for specific artifact types
+  # Interfaces with LLM agents to produce artifact content
+  # Handles template-based generation and content structuring
+end
+```
+
+#### 2. Runtime Layer Extensions
+
+**ArtifactTask** (extends Task)
+```ruby
+class ArtifactTask < Task
+  attr_reader :artifact_specs, :workspace_path, :artifacts_produced
+  
+  # artifact_specs: Array of ArtifactSpecification defining what to create
+  # workspace_path: Directory where artifacts should be written
+  # artifacts_produced: Array of ArtifactResult objects
+end
+```
+
+**ArtifactResult** (extends TaskResult)
+```ruby
+class ArtifactResult < TaskResult
+  attr_reader :artifacts, :workspace_metadata
+  
+  # artifacts: Array of individual artifact files created
+  # workspace_metadata: Directory structure, file relationships, etc.
+end
+```
+
+**Artifact** (individual file/resource)
+```ruby
+class Artifact
+  attr_reader :type, :path, :content, :metadata, :verification_status
+  
+  # type: ArtifactSpecification type
+  # path: Absolute file path where written
+  # content: Generated content (for in-memory validation)
+  # metadata: Size, timestamps, dependencies, etc.
+  # verification_status: Validation results
+end
+```
+
+**WorkspaceManager**
+```ruby
+class WorkspaceManager
+  # Manages working directories for artifact generation
+  # Handles directory creation, cleanup, and organization
+  # Tracks file dependencies and relationships
+  # Provides sandboxed environments for generation
+end
+```
+
+#### 3. Verification Layer Extensions
+
+**ArtifactVerificationStrategy**
+```ruby
+class ArtifactVerificationStrategy < VerificationStrategy
+  # Validates generated artifacts using appropriate tools:
+  # - Syntax checking for code files
+  # - Schema validation for configuration files  
+  # - Linting and formatting checks
+  # - Execution testing for programs
+  # - Link checking for documentation
+end
+```
+
+**ArtifactQualityMetrics**
+```ruby
+class ArtifactQualityMetrics
+  # Measures artifact quality:
+  # - Code complexity and maintainability
+  # - Documentation completeness
+  # - Test coverage (if applicable)
+  # - Performance characteristics
+  # - Security compliance
+end
+```
+
+#### 4. Extension System Enhancements
+
+**ArtifactTypeProvider** (plugin interface)
+```ruby
+class ArtifactTypeProvider
+  # Plugin interface for supporting new artifact types
+  # Defines generation strategies, validation rules, and tooling
+  # Examples: RubyGemProvider, ReactAppProvider, DockerImageProvider
+end
+```
+
+**WorkspaceTemplate**
+```ruby
+class WorkspaceTemplate
+  # Predefined project structures for different domains
+  # Ruby gem template, React app template, CLI tool template
+  # Handles scaffolding and initial file structure
+end
+```
+
+### Data Flow Architecture
+
+```
+Goal/Requirements → TaskPlanner → ArtifactTask Creation
+       ↓
+Agent Selection → Artifact Specification Analysis
+       ↓  
+Workspace Preparation → Content Generation → File Writing
+       ↓
+Artifact Verification → Quality Assessment → Result Package
+       ↓
+Human Review (if needed) → Final Artifact Delivery
+```
+
+### Integration Points
+
+#### Task System Integration
+- **ArtifactTask** extends existing Task class
+- Maintains compatibility with current orchestration
+- Observable events for artifact creation progress
+- Results integrate with existing TaskResult handling
+
+#### Agent System Integration  
+- Agents gain `generate_artifact` capability
+- Multi-step artifact generation coordination
+- Content generation separated from file writing
+- Supports both single and multi-file projects
+
+#### Capability System Integration
+- New artifact generation capabilities:
+  - `file_generation`: Creates individual files
+  - `project_scaffolding`: Sets up project structures  
+  - `multi_file_coordination`: Manages file dependencies
+  - `workspace_management`: Handles directories and organization
+
+#### Verification Integration
+- **ArtifactVerificationHub** coordinates validation
+- Type-specific verification strategies
+- Integration with external tools (linters, compilers, testers)
+- Quality metrics collection and reporting
+
+### Example Usage Scenarios
+
+#### Single File Generation
+```ruby
+task = ArtifactTask.new(
+  description: "Create a Ruby class for user authentication",
+  artifact_specs: [
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(
+      type: "ruby_class",
+      file_extension: ".rb",
+      validation_rules: ["syntax_check", "rubocop_lint"]
+    )
+  ],
+  workspace_path: "/tmp/auth_project"
+)
+```
+
+#### Multi-File Project Generation
+```ruby
+task = ArtifactTask.new(
+  description: "Create a complete Ruby gem for API client",
+  artifact_specs: [
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "gemspec"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "ruby_source"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "test_files"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "documentation"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "configuration")
+  ],
+  workspace_template: "ruby_gem",
+  workspace_path: "/tmp/api_client_gem"
+)
+```
+
+#### Application Generation
+```ruby
+task = ArtifactTask.new(
+  description: "Create a React web application for task management",
+  artifact_specs: [
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "react_components"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "css_styles"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "package_json"),
+    ArtifactSpecification.new(type: "build_configuration")
+  ],
+  workspace_template: "react_app",
+  workspace_path: "/tmp/task_manager_app"
+)
+```
+
+## Implementation Strategy
+
+### Phase 1: Core Infrastructure
+1. Implement ArtifactSpecification and ArtifactRegistry
+2. Create WorkspaceManager for directory handling
+3. Extend Task system with ArtifactTask
+4. Basic file writing and result tracking
+
+### Phase 2: Generation Engine
+1. Implement ArtifactGenerator with LLM integration
+2. Add basic artifact types (text files, simple code)
+3. Create verification strategies for common types
+4. Observable events for artifact creation
+
+### Phase 3: Orchestration Integration  
+1. Integrate with PlanOrchestrator
+2. Multi-file coordination and dependencies
+3. Workspace templates and scaffolding
+4. Enhanced error handling and recovery
+
+### Phase 4: Advanced Features
+1. Plugin system for custom artifact types
+2. Advanced verification with external tools
+3. Quality metrics and optimization
+4. Human intervention points for review
+
+### Phase 5: Domain Specialization
+1. Pre-built providers for common scenarios
+2. Framework-specific templates (Rails, React, etc.)
+3. Integration with package managers and build systems
+4. Deployment and distribution capabilities
+
+## Benefits
+
+### For Users
+- **Concrete Deliverables**: Actual working code/files instead of descriptions
+- **Complete Projects**: Generate entire applications, not just components
+- **Quality Assurance**: Built-in validation and testing of generated artifacts
+- **Workspace Organization**: Proper project structure and file organization
+
+### For System
+- **Extensibility**: Plugin architecture for new artifact types
+- **Reusability**: Template-based generation for common patterns  
+- **Observability**: Full visibility into artifact creation process
+- **Verification**: Comprehensive quality control and validation
+
+### For Developers
+- **Rapid Prototyping**: Quickly generate working prototypes
+- **Scaffolding**: Automated project setup and boilerplate
+- **Best Practices**: Built-in adherence to coding standards
+- **Learning**: See complete, working examples of desired functionality
+
+## Risk Mitigation
+
+### Security Considerations
+- **Sandboxed Workspaces**: Isolated generation environments
+- **Path Validation**: Prevent directory traversal attacks
+- **Content Scanning**: Validate generated content for security issues
+- **Permission Controls**: Limit file system access and capabilities
+
+### Quality Assurance
+- **Multi-Layer Verification**: Syntax, linting, testing validation
+- **Human Review Points**: Configurable checkpoints for approval
+- **Rollback Capabilities**: Ability to undo artifact generation
+- **Version Control Integration**: Track changes and history
+
+### Performance Considerations
+- **Incremental Generation**: Stream artifact creation for large projects
+- **Parallel Processing**: Coordinate multiple file generation
+- **Resource Management**: Limit workspace size and generation time
+- **Caching**: Reuse common templates and patterns
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This artifact generation architecture extends Agentic's current capabilities while maintaining architectural consistency and extensibility. The system provides a robust foundation for creating concrete deliverables while preserving the quality, verification, and human oversight principles that make Agentic effective.
+
+The phased implementation approach allows for incremental development and validation, ensuring each component integrates well with the existing system before adding complexity.