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+# Hello-Dave Project Overview
+
+## Root Directory
+The root contains essential project configuration, documentation, and entry points:
+- **README.md**: Main project documentation and setup instructions.
+- **TODO.md**: Outstanding tasks and development notes.
+- **package.json**: NPM package metadata, dependencies, and scripts.
+- **LICENSE**: Project license (Apache 2.0).
+- **jsconfig.json** / **tsc.json**: TypeScript/JavaScript configuration for editor and compiler support.
+- **.gitignore** / **.npmignore**: Git and NPM ignore rules.
+- **workspace.js**: Development or workspace management script.
+- Directories: `bin/`, `docs/`, `examples/`, `lib/`, `scenarios/`, `types/`, `utils/`, `release/`, `node_modules/`, `.cache/` (for sessions).
+
+## bin/
+Executable CLI scripts (npm bin entries) for spawning and interacting with specialized \"Dave\" agents. These are user-facing tools for quick tasks:
+- `spawnDave.js`: Generates and runs custom agent scripts.
+- `ask_agent.js`, `chat2Dave.js`: General interactive chat/query.
+- `codeDave.js`: Code-related agent.
+- `prompt_agent.js`, `docsDave.js`: Prompt engineering and docs management.
+- `readmeDave.js`, `todoDave.js`: Project maintenance (README/TODO).
+- `npmDave.js`: NPM module inspection/publishing.
+- Others: `formatDave.js`, `clearDave.js`, `CodeServer`.
+
+## lib/
+Core library code (ESM modules) implementing the agent framework:
+- **index.js**: Main export barrel (AgentManager, Prompt, ToolSet, API wrappers, etc.).
+- **AgentManager.js**: Central orchestrator for agents—handles setup, sessions, tools, networking (WS server/client), and `start()` for CLI/server modes.
+- **Prompt.js**: Conversation manager (EventEmitter)—tracks messages, tools, truncation, token counting, provider adapters.
+- **ToolSet.js**: Defines/extends tools (JSON Schema + handlers) like bash execution, web search, JS interpreter.
+- **AgentServer.js**, **AgentClient.js**: WebSocket server/client for agent networking.
+- **Session.js**: Persistent chat history/logs (NDJSON in `.cache/`).
+- **Cli.js**: CLI input/output handling.
+- **genericToolset.js**: Pre-configured toolset with common tools.
+- **fafs.js**, **promptHelpers.js**: Utilities (env, file access, prompt ops).
+- **API/**: Provider-specific wrappers (subdirs):
+  - `anthropic.com/`: Claude API.
+  - `brave.com/`: Search API.
+  - `openai.com/`: GPT API.
+  - `x.ai/`: Grok/xAI API (responses, files, collections).
+
+## Agent Workflow
+An **Agent** (via `AgentManager`) is configured with:
+1. **System prompt** (via `Prompt.js`): Defines personality/task.
+2. **API provider** (from `lib/API/`): xAI/Grok, OpenAI/GPT, Anthropic/Claude.
+3. **ToolSet** (`ToolSet.js`): Custom/local functions (e.g., `execute_bash_script`, `web_search`); extensible.
+4. **Session**: Conversation history.
+
+Modes: Standalone CLI, one-shot query, WS **server** (expose as tool), **client** (attach to server), hybrid. `bin/spawnDave.js` generates custom agents leveraging this.
+
+## docs/
+Project documentation (Markdown) ✅ **Complete** (reviewed Mar 24, 2026):
+- `project-overview.md`: This file.
+- `prompt-class.md`: Deep dive on `Prompt.js`.
+- `toolset.md`: `ToolSet.js` details + 9 generics.
+- `agent-manager.md`: **AgentManager** workflows, options, Mermaid diagrams.
+- `xai-responses.md`: xAI Responses API integration/examples.
+- `xai-collections.md`: xAI Collections (raw; Later priority).
+
+## Other Directories
+- **examples/**: Usage demos (e.g., `daisy_agent.js` music agent).
+- **scenarios/**: Tests/demos (e.g., `grok_agent.js`, `wsAgent.js`).
+- **types/**: TypeScript `.d.ts` files.
+- **utils/**: Miscellaneous utilities.
+- **release/**: NPM pack artifacts.
+
+## Summary
+`hello-dave` (@j-o-r/hello-dave NPM pkg) is a lightweight ESM Node.js framework for **tool-using AI agents** with unified LLM access (Grok/Claude/GPT), WS networking, and CLI tools. Focus: Rapid prototyping of domain agents (code, docs, music) via `AgentManager` + `Prompt` + `ToolSet` + APIs. Sessions in `.cache/`. Node >=20."

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+# Prompt Class
+
+Source: \`lib/Prompt.js\`
+
+The \`Prompt\` class is an EventEmitter-based manager for standardized AI conversation messages. It supports multi-modal content (text, images, audio), tool/function calls, token counting, automatic truncation, and adapters for different LLM providers (OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic).
+
+## Key Features
+- Uniform message format across providers.
+- Context window management with truncation.
+- Toolset integration for function calling.
+- Event-driven (add, start, finished, tool_request, etc.).
+- Sticky system prompts preserved on reset/truncate.
+
+## Dependencies
+- \`gpt-3-encoder\` for token counting.
+- \`node:events\` EventEmitter.
+- \`./promptHelpers.js\` for tool pruning.
+
+## Message Structure
+```js
+{
+  role: "system" | "assistant" | "user" | "tool" | "log" | "reasoning",
+  content: Content[],
+  name?: string,
+  sticky?: boolean,  // Preserve on reset
+  ts?: number        // Timestamp
+}
+```
+
+### Content Types
+| Type | Role Constraints | Structure |
+|------|------------------|-----------|
+| `text` | system/assistant/user | `{ type: "text", text: string }` |
+| `image_url` | user | `{ type: "image_url", url: string \| data:URL }` |
+| `audio_url` | user | `{ type: "audio_url", url: string \| data:URL }` |
+| `function_request` | assistant | `{ type: "function_request", function_request: { name: string, id: string, call_id?: string, parameters: string (JSON) } }` |
+| `function_response` | tool | `{ type: "function_response", function_response: { name: string, id: string, call_id?: string, response: string (JSON) } }` |
+
+## Record Structure (API Logs)
+```js
+{
+  id: string,
+  isoDate: string,
+  duration: number (ms),
+  environment: string,
+  model: string,
+  tokensIn: number,
+  tokensOut: number
+}
+```
+
+## Constants
+```js
+const MESSAGE_ROLES = { SYSTEM: "system", ASSISTANT: "assistant", ... };
+const MESSAGE_TYPES = { TEXT: "text", IMAGE_URL: "image_url", ... };
+const EVENTS = { start: "start", finished: "finished", tool_request: "tool_request", ... };
+```
+
+## Usage Example
+```js
+import { Prompt, ToolSet } from '@j-o-r/hello-dave';
+import { openaiText } from './API/openai.com/text.js';  // Adapter example
+
+const prompt = new Prompt(128000);  // Context window
+prompt.setAdaptor(openaiText, new ToolSet(), { model: "gpt-4o" });
+
+prompt.add("system", "You are a helpful assistant.", true);
+const response = await prompt.call("Hello!");
+console.log(response);  // Assistant response
+```
+
+## Properties
+| Name | Type | Description |
+|------|------|-------------|
+| `contextLength` | `number` | Max tokens (getter) |
+| `messages` | `Message[]` | Copy of messages (getter/setter validates/imports) |
+| `length` | `number` | Message count |
+| `system_prompt` | `string` | System message text (throws if missing) |
+| `hasSystemprompt` | `boolean` | System prompt present? |
+| `toolset` | `ToolSet \| void` | Current toolset |
+| `EVENTS` | `object` | Frozen event names |
+
+## Methods
+
+### Constructor
+```js
+new Prompt(contextWindow?: number)
+```
+- `contextWindow = 0`: One-shot (no history buildup).
+
+### Setup
+- `setAdaptor(requestHandler, toolset?: ToolSet, options?)`: Bind AI provider.
+- `toolsetFunctions()`: `string[]` of available tools.
+
+### Adding Messages
+- `add(role: Roles, text: string, sticky = false)`: Text message.
+- `addMultiModal(role: Roles, content: Content[], sticky = false)`: Multi-modal.
+  - Validates role/content, order (system first/sticky), emits `message`.
+
+### Conversation Flow
+- `call(content: string \| Content[])`: Add user input, call adapter, return text response. Emits `start`, `finished`.
+- `triggerRequest()`: Auto-trigger if last message is user/tool (for tools first).
+
+### Management
+- `reset()`: Remove non-sticky, return removed. Emits `reset`.
+- `truncate()`: Prune tools, remove old user-assistant blocks to fit context. Emits `truncated`.
+- `countTokens(str?: string)`: Tokens in string or last total.
+- `contentToString(content)`: Concat text from content.
+- `getLastMessage()`: Last message.
+
+### Records & Info
+- `addRecord(record)` / `addRecords(records[])`: Log API usage, update tokens, warn if over limit.
+- `templateRecord()`: Empty record.
+- `info()`: Debug string (cwd, tools, context, tokens).
+
+## Events
+Emitted via `EventEmitter`:
+
+| Event | Triggered When | Data |
+|-------|----------------|------|
+| `message` | Message added | `Message` |
+| `start` / `retrigger` / `finished` | Request lifecycle | `true` |
+| `record` | Record added | `Record` |
+| `truncated` / `reset` | History altered | Event name |
+| `tool_request` / `tool_response` / `tool_error` | Tool lifecycle | Tool data |
+| `error` / `warning` | Issues | Error/Warning |
+
+## Validation
+- Strict checks on message roles/types/content.
+- Records must have all fields.
+- Order: System first/sticky sequential.
+
+## Truncation Details
+1. Prune resolved tool calls (keep last per ID).
+2. Sum sticky tokens.
+3. From end: Remove full user-assistant blocks exceeding window.
+
+## Integration Notes
+- Adapters handle provider-specific formatting (e.g., OpenAI, xAI).
+- Tools execute automatically in `triggerRequest`.
+- Supports reasoning role (xAI-specific).

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+# Prompt Class
+
+Source: \`lib/Prompt.js\`
+
+The \`Prompt\` class is an EventEmitter-based manager for standardized AI conversation messages. It supports multi-modal content (text, images, audio), tool/function calls, token counting, automatic truncation, and adapters for different LLM providers (OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic).
+
+## Key Features
+- Uniform message format across providers.
+- Context window management with truncation.
+- Toolset integration for function calling.
+- Event-driven (add, start, finished, tool_request, etc.).
+- Sticky system prompts preserved on reset/truncate.
+
+## Dependencies
+- \`gpt-3-encoder\` for token counting.
+- \`node:events\` EventEmitter.
+- \`./promptHelpers.js\` for tool pruning.
+
+## Message Structure
+```js
+{
+  role: "system" | "assistant" | "user" | "tool" | "log" | "reasoning",
+  content: Content[],
+  name?: string,
+  sticky?: boolean,  // Preserve on reset
+  ts?: number        // Timestamp
+}
+```
+
+### Content Types
+| Type | Role Constraints | Structure |
+|------|------------------|-----------|
+| `text` | system/assistant/user | `{ type: "text", text: string }` |
+| `image_url` | user | `{ type: "image_url", url: string \| data:URL }` |
+| `audio_url` | user | `{ type: "audio_url", url: string \| data:URL }` |
+| `function_request` | assistant | `{ type: "function_request", function_request: { name: string, id: string, call_id?: string, parameters: string (JSON) } }` |
+| `function_response` | tool | `{ type: "function_response", function_response: { name: string, id: string, call_id?: string, response: string (JSON) } }` |
+
+## Record Structure (API Logs)
+```js
+{
+  id: string,
+  isoDate: string,
+  duration: number (ms),
+  environment: string,
+  model: string,
+  tokensIn: number,
+  tokensOut: number
+}
+```
+
+## Constants
+```js
+const MESSAGE_ROLES = { SYSTEM: "system", ASSISTANT: "assistant", ... };
+const MESSAGE_TYPES = { TEXT: "text", IMAGE_URL: "image_url", ... };
+const EVENTS = { start: "start", finished: "finished", tool_request: "tool_request", ... };
+```
+
+## Usage Example
+```js
+import Prompt from "./Prompt.js";
+import { openaiText } from "./API/openai.com/text.js";  // Adapter example
+import ToolSet from "./ToolSet.js";
+
+const prompt = new Prompt(128000);  // Context window
+prompt.setAdaptor(openaiText, new ToolSet(), { model: "gpt-4o" });
+
+prompt.add("system", "You are a helpful assistant.", true);
+const response = await prompt.call("Hello!");
+console.log(response);  // Assistant response
+```
+
+## Properties
+| Name | Type | Description |
+|------|------|-------------|
+| `contextLength` | `number` | Max tokens (getter) |
+| `messages` | `Message[]` | Copy of messages (getter/setter validates/imports) |
+| `length` | `number` | Message count |
+| `system_prompt` | `string` | System message text (throws if missing) |
+| `hasSystemprompt` | `boolean` | System prompt present? |
+| `toolset` | `ToolSet \| void` | Current toolset |
+| `EVENTS` | `object` | Frozen event names |
+
+## Methods
+
+### Constructor
+```js
+new Prompt(contextWindow?: number)
+```
+- `contextWindow = 0`: One-shot (no history buildup).
+
+### Setup
+- `setAdaptor(requestHandler, toolset?: ToolSet, options?)`: Bind AI provider.
+- `toolsetFunctions()`: `string[]` of available tools.
+
+### Adding Messages
+- `add(role: Roles, text: string, sticky = false)`: Text message.
+- `addMultiModal(role: Roles, content: Content[], sticky = false)`: Multi-modal.
+  - Validates role/content, order (system first/sticky), emits `message`.
+
+### Conversation Flow
+- `call(content: string \| Content[])`: Add user input, call adapter, return text response. Emits `start`, `finished`.
+- `triggerRequest()`: Auto-trigger if last message is user/tool (for tools first).
+
+### Management
+- `reset()`: Remove non-sticky, return removed. Emits `reset`.
+- `truncate()`: Prune tools, remove old user-assistant blocks to fit context. Emits `truncated`.
+- `countTokens(str?: string)`: Tokens in string or last total.
+- `contentToString(content)`: Concat text from content.
+- `getLastMessage()`: Last message.
+
+### Records & Info
+- `addRecord(record)` / `addRecords(records[])`: Log API usage, update tokens, warn if over limit.
+- `templateRecord()`: Empty record.
+- `info()`: Debug string (cwd, tools, context, tokens).
+
+## Events
+Emitted via `EventEmitter`:
+
+| Event | Triggered When | Data |
+|-------|----------------|------|
+| `message` | Message added | `Message` |
+| `start` / `retrigger` / `finished` | Request lifecycle | `true` |
+| `record` | Record added | `Record` |
+| `truncated` / `reset` | History altered | Event name |
+| `tool_request` / `tool_response` / `tool_error` | Tool lifecycle | Tool data |
+| `error` / `warning` | Issues | Error/Warning |
+
+## Validation
+- Strict checks on message roles/types/content.
+- Records must have all fields.
+- Order: System first/sticky sequential.
+
+## Truncation Details
+1. Prune resolved tool calls (keep last per ID).
+2. Sum sticky tokens.
+3. From end: Remove full user-assistant blocks exceeding window.
+
+## Integration Notes
+- Adapters handle provider-specific formatting (e.g., OpenAI, xAI).
+- Tools execute automatically in `triggerRequest`.
+- Supports reasoning role (xAI-specific).

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+# Syntax Validation in Generic Tools
+
+## Overview
+**Integration Complete**: `lib/genericToolset.js` now includes **automatic JS syntax validation** in `write_file` **and a new `syntax_check` tool** using `./utils/syntax_check.sh` for multi-language support (JS/Python/Bash/JSON). Prevents invalid code, resolves escaping issues, auto `chmod +x` shebangs. Post-write errors prompt LLM retries.
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+
+**Key Benefits**:
+- **JS Safety**: `node --check` (in `write_file`); full multi-lang in `syntax_check`.
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+- **Executable Prep**: Auto `chmod +x`.
+- **Retry-Friendly**: Descriptive errors + previews.
+- **Generic Access**: `toolsetMode: 'auto'` loads both.
+
+**Commit History** (relevant):
+- `3c8e1ae`: Initial `read_file`/`write_file`.
+- Recent: JS validation + `syntax_check` tool.
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+
+## write_file Tool Updates
+
+### Description (Updated)
+```
+Write raw content to a file strictly within the current working directory (CWD). Paths must be relative (no leading /, no ..). Content written as-is (no escaping). **AUTO-VALIDATES JS FILES** with `node --check`; chmod +x shebangs. Retries syntax errors force LLM fix.
+```
+
+### Examples
+**Success** (CLI/Agent):
+```bash
+echo 'const x = \`hi\`; console.log(x);' | agent.directCall("Use write_file on test.js with this content")
+# Returns: "Successfully wrote to 'test.js' (42 bytes). ✓ JS syntax OK"
+```
+
+**Failure + Retry**:
+```javascript
+// LLM generates invalid:
+const msg = `Hello ${name`;  // Missing `
+```
+**Error**:
+```
+❌ JS SYNTAX ERROR in 'test.js' (node --check failed):
+SyntaxError: Unexpected token '}'
+
+PREVIEW:
+const msg = `Hello ${name
+...
+
+... Fix escaping/backticks in template literals (use \\\\` for \` in JS strings) and retry.
+```
+**LLM Sees → Fixes**: Uses `"Hello \${name}"` or proper `` \` ``.
+
+**Shebang**:
+```javascript
+content: '#!/usr/bin/env node\nconst hello = () => console.log("Hi");'
+# Returns: "... ✓ JS syntax OK ✓ chmod +x"
+```
+
+## New: syntax_check Tool
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+
+**Description**:
+```
+Validate syntax of a file (JS, Python, Bash/Sh, JSON). Detects language from extension/shebang. Uses native checkers... Exit 1 on fail.
+```
+
+### Parameters
+```json
+{
+  "type": "object",
+  "properties": { "file": { "type": "string" } },
+  "required": ["file"]
+}
+```
+
+### Examples
+**Agent Call**:
+```
+agent.directCall("Use syntax_check on test.js")  → "🔍 Validating test.js (lang: js)\n✅ JS OK\n✅ Syntax validation passed for test.js"
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+```
+
+**Multi-Lang**:
+- **Python**: `syntax_check script.py` → `✅ Python OK`
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+- **Bash**: `syntax_check script.sh` → `✅ Bash OK` ( + Shellcheck if avail.)
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+- **JSON**: `syntax_check config.json` → `✅ JSON OK`
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+- **Fail**: Invalid JSON → `❌ JSON invalid`
+
+**Integration**: Post-`write_file`, agent can call `syntax_check(file)` for non-JS.
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+
+## utils/syntax_check.sh (Underlying Script)
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+[Full source in prior doc]. Detects lang, runs checkers. Standalone/executable.
+
+### Usage (Direct)
+```bash
+./utils/syntax_check.sh test.js      # ✅ JS OK
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+./utils/syntax_check.sh bad.py       # ❌ Python syntax error
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+```
+
+## Agent Workflow Example
+```
+User: "Create & validate test.js: const add = (a,b) => a+b; export {add};"
+Agent:
+1. write_file(test.js, content)  → ✓ JS OK
+2. syntax_check(test.js)        → ✅ (redundant but confirms)
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+```
+
+## Cross-Links
+- [ToolSet](../toolset.md#generic-tools) ← [Linked below](#update-to-toolsetmd)
+- [AgentManager](../agent-manager.md)
+- Source: [lib/genericToolset.js](../lib/genericToolset.js), [utils/syntax_check.sh](../utils/syntax_check.sh)
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).
+
+**Updated**: March 27, 2026 (syntax_check integrated).
+ **Path Note**: Uses `__dirname` for utils/; resolves files to `process.cwd()`. See [path-resolution-best-practices.md](path-resolution-best-practices.md).

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+# Syntax Validation in Generic Tools
+
+## Overview
+Recent enhancements to `lib/genericToolset.js` introduce **automatic syntax validation** for files written via the `write_file` tool. This prevents invalid code deployment, resolves common **escaping issues** in JavaScript, and supports shebang executables. Validation occurs **post-write**, throwing descriptive errors to prompt LLM retries/fixes.
+
+**Key Benefits**:
+- **JS Safety**: `node --check` catches syntax errors (e.g., unescaped backticks in template literals).
+- **Executable Prep**: Auto `chmod +x` for shebangs.
+- **Retry-Friendly**: Errors include code preview + fix hints, enabling agent self-correction.
+- **No Overhead**: Only for JS/shebang files; fast native checks.
+
+**Commit History** (relevant):
+- `3c8e1ae`: Added `read_file`, `write_file` with initial path security.
+- Recent refinements: Syntax check + escaping guidance.
+
+## write_file Tool Updates (`lib/genericToolset.js`)
+
+### Updated Description
+```
+Write raw content to a file strictly within the current working directory (CWD). Paths must be relative (no leading /, no ..). Content written as-is (no escaping). **AUTO-VALIDATES JS FILES** with `node --check`; chmod +x shebangs. Retries syntax errors force LLM fix.
+```
+
+### Validation Logic
+```javascript
+// After fs.writeFile(resolvedPath, content, 'utf8');
+const ext = path.extname(file).toLowerCase();
+const isJS = ext === '.js' || content.startsWith('#!/usr/bin/env node');
+const hasShebang = content.startsWith('#!');
+
+if (isJS) {
+  try {
+    await SH`node --check ${[resolvedPath]}`.run();
+    validationMsg = ' ✓ JS syntax OK';
+  } catch (e) {
+    const errPreview = content.slice(0, 1000).split('\\n').slice(0, 20).join('\\n');
+    throw new Error(`❌ JS SYNTAX ERROR in '${file}' (node --check failed):
+${e.message}
+
+PREVIEW:
+${errPreview}
+
+... Fix escaping/backticks in template literals (use \\\\` for \` in JS strings) and retry.`);
+  }
+}
+if (hasShebang) {
+  await SH`chmod +x ${[resolvedPath]}`.run();
+  validationMsg += ' ✓ chmod +x';
+}
+```
+
+### Escaping Issues Resolved
+- **Backticks in JS Strings**: Common LLM error—generates `` `hi` `` inside strings without escaping. Hint: `use \\\\` for \` in JS strings`.
+- **Template Literals**: Ensures `` \` ${var} \` `` is valid; catches mismatched quotes.
+- **Raw Content**: Verbatim write (newlines, `$|<> & " '\\`` preserved), but syntax-enforced.
+- **No False Positives**: Only triggers on `.js` ext or Node shebang; preview limits noise.
+
+**Example Error (LLM Sees)**:
+```
+❌ JS SYNTAX ERROR in 'test.js' (node --check failed):
+SyntaxError: Unexpected token `
+
+PREVIEW:
+const msg = `Hello ${name}
+...
+
+... Fix escaping/backticks in template literals (use \\\\` for \` in JS strings) and retry.
+```
+- **LLM Fix**: Rewrites with `"Hello \${name}"` or proper `` \` `` nesting.
+
+### Usage in Agents
+```javascript
+agent.addGenericToolcall('write_file');  // Auto-includes validation
+await agent.directCall("Write test.js: const x = `hi`; console.log(x);");  // Passes
+// Fails + retries: "Write test.js: const x = `hi; console.log(x);"  → SyntaxError → Fix
+```
+
+## Multi-Language Syntax Validation (utils/syntax_check.sh)
+
+**New Utility**: `./utils/syntax_check.sh` – Standalone script for **JS, Python, Bash, JSON**. Detects lang via ext/shebang, runs native checkers. Exit 0=OK, 1=error. Integrates as future `write_file` extension or new tool.
+
+### Features
+| Lang | Checker | Optional | Notes |
+|------|---------|----------|-------|
+| **JS** | `node --check` | - | Syntax only (no runtime). |
+| **Python** | `python3 -m py_compile` | - | Bytecode compile. |
+| **Bash/Sh** | `bash -n` + `shellcheck` | Shellcheck | Static + linter. |
+| **JSON** | `node -e JSON.parse(...)` | - | Parse validation. |
+| **Unknown** | Skip | - | Non-fatal. |
+
+### Usage
+```bash
+./utils/syntax_check.sh path/to/file.js          # 🔍 JS OK / ❌ error
+./utils/syntax_check.sh script.py --verbose      # Extra output
+# Future: --fix (auto-retry via agent?)
+```
+
+### Script Source (utils/syntax_check.sh)
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+set -euo pipefail
+# Full script: Detects lang, validates, echoes status.
+# Created: March 27, 2026
+```
+
+### Integration Proposal: New Tool `syntax_check`
+Add to `ToolSet` / `genericToolset.js`:
+```javascript
+tools.add('syntax_check', 'Validate file syntax (JS/Py/Bash/JSON).', {
+  type: 'object',
+  properties: { file: {type: 'string'} },
+  required: ['file']
+}, async ({file}) => {
+  const script = path.resolve(__dirname, '..', 'utils', 'syntax_check.sh');
+  return await SH`${script} "${file}"`.run();
+});
+```
+- **Post-write Call**: `write_file` → `syntax_check` → LLM fix loop.
+- **Extend write_file**: Run `./syntax_check.sh "$file"` after JS check.
+
+**Cross-Links**:
+- [ToolSet](../toolset.md#generic-tools)
+- [AgentManager](../agent-manager.md#custom-tools--generics)
+- Source: [lib/genericToolset.js](../lib/genericToolset.js)
+
+**Updated**: March 27, 2026