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+# Competitive Analysis: Autonomous Coding Systems (January 2026)
+
+## Overview
+
+This document analyzes key competitors and research sources for autonomous coding systems, identifying patterns we've incorporated into Loki Mode.
+
+## Auto-Claude (9,594 stars)
+
+**Repository:** https://github.com/AndyMik90/Auto-Claude
+
+### Key Features
+- Electron desktop app with visual Kanban board
+- Up to 12 parallel agent terminals
+- Git worktrees for isolated workspaces
+- Self-validating QA loop (up to 50 iterations)
+- AI-powered merge with conflict resolution
+- Graphiti-based session memory persistence
+- GitHub/GitLab/Linear integration
+- Complexity tiers (simple/standard/complex)
+- Human intervention: Ctrl+C pause, PAUSE file, HUMAN_INPUT.md
+
+### Architecture
+```
+Auto-Claude/
+  apps/
+    backend/           # Python agents
+      agents/          # planner, coder, memory_manager, session
+      memory/          # codebase_map, graphiti_helpers, sessions
+      context/         # Context management
+      merge/           # AI-powered merge
+    frontend/          # Electron desktop app
+```
+
+### Patterns Adopted (v3.4.0)
+1. **Human intervention mechanism** - PAUSE, HUMAN_INPUT.md, STOP files
+2. **AI-powered merge** - Claude-based conflict resolution
+3. **Complexity tiers** - Auto-detect simple/standard/complex
+4. **Double Ctrl+C** - Single pause, double exit
+
+### Patterns Not Adopted (and why)
+- **Electron GUI** - Loki Mode is CLI-first, reduces dependencies
+- **Graphiti memory** - We have episodic/semantic memory, may enhance later
+- **Linear integration** - Lower priority, can add via MCP
+
+---
+
+## MemOS (4,483 stars)
+
+**Repository:** https://github.com/MemTensor/MemOS
+**Paper:** arXiv:2507.03724
+
+### Key Features
+- Memory Operating System for LLMs
+- +43.70% accuracy vs OpenAI Memory
+- Saves 35.24% memory tokens
+- Multi-modal memory (text, images, tool traces)
+- Multi-Cube Knowledge Base Management
+- Asynchronous ingestion via MemScheduler
+- Memory feedback and correction
+
+### Architecture
+```
+MemOS Key Concepts:
+- MemCube: Isolated memory containers
+- MemScheduler: Async task scheduling with Redis Streams
+- Memory Feedback: Natural language correction of memories
+- Graph-based Storage: Neo4j + Qdrant for retrieval
+```
+
+### Patterns to Consider
+1. **Memory cubes** - Isolate project memories
+2. **Memory feedback** - Correct/refine memories via conversation
+3. **Async scheduling** - Redis-based task queue (already have similar)
+4. **Multi-modal memory** - Store images, tool traces
+
+### Integration Potential
+MemOS could replace/enhance our `.loki/memory/` system with:
+- More sophisticated retrieval (graph-based)
+- Multi-modal storage
+- Cross-project memory sharing
+
+---
+
+## Dexter (8,032 stars)
+
+**Repository:** https://github.com/virattt/dexter
+
+### Key Features
+- Autonomous financial research agent
+- "Claude Code for financial research"
+- Intelligent task planning with auto-decomposition
+- Self-validation (checks own work, iterates)
+- Real-time financial data access
+- Safety features: loop detection, step limits
+
+### Architecture
+```
+Dexter Patterns:
+- Task Planning: Complex queries -> structured research steps
+- Tool Selection: Autonomous tool choice for data gathering
+- Self-Validation: Results verification before completion
+- Safety: Loop detection prevents infinite cycles
+```
+
+### Patterns Adopted
+1. **Loop detection** - Already have max iterations, circuit breakers
+2. **Self-validation** - RARV cycle covers this
+3. **Task decomposition** - Orchestrator handles this
+
+### Domain-Specific Learning
+Dexter shows value of domain specialization. Our 37 agent types follow this pattern for software development.
+
+---
+
+## Simon Willison: Scaling Long-Running Autonomous Coding
+
+**Source:** https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jan/19/scaling-long-running-autonomous-coding/
+
+### Key Insights
+
+1. **Hierarchical Coordination Model**
+   - Planner agents create high-level decomposition
+   - Sub-planners break into manageable units
+   - Worker agents execute specific tasks
+   - Judge agents evaluate completion
+
+2. **Scale Achieved**
+   - Hundreds of concurrent agents
+   - 1M+ lines of code across 1,000 files
+   - Trillions of tokens over nearly a week
+
+3. **Knowledge Integration**
+   - Git submodules for reference specifications
+   - Agents have access to authoritative materials
+
+4. **Lessons Learned**
+   - Transparency matters for credibility
+   - Results usable but imperfect
+   - AI-assisted major projects arriving 3+ years early
+
+### Patterns Already Incorporated (v3.3.0)
+- Judge agents (Cursor learnings)
+- Recursive sub-planners
+- Hierarchical coordination
+
+---
+
+## 2026 Agentic AI Trends
+
+### Sources
+- [MachineLearningMastery - 7 Agentic AI Trends](https://machinelearningmastery.com/7-agentic-ai-trends-to-watch-in-2026/)
+- [The New Stack - 5 Key Trends Shaping Agentic Development](https://thenewstack.io/5-key-trends-shaping-agentic-development-in-2026/)
+- [AAMAS 2026 Call for Papers](https://cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026/call-for-papers-main-track/)
+
+### Key Trends
+
+1. **Multi-Agent System Architecture**
+   - Monolithic agents -> orchestrated specialist teams
+   - 1,445% surge in multi-agent inquiries (Gartner)
+   - "Puppeteer" orchestrators coordinate specialists
+
+2. **Agent Design Evolution**
+   - Simplification: Only 3 agent forms needed
+     - Plan Agents (discovery/planning)
+     - Execution Agents
+     - Loops connecting them
+   - Domain-agnostic harness becoming standard
+
+3. **Agentic Coding**
+   - Development timelines shrinking dramatically
+   - Developers focus on high-level problem-solving
+   - AI handles implementation details
+
+4. **Security Concerns**
+   - Sandbox security is critical
+   - Agents mixing sensitive data with internet access
+   - Preventing exfiltration is unsolved
+
+5. **Adoption State**
+   - 88% of organizations use AI regularly (McKinsey)
+   - 62% experimenting with AI agents
+   - Most haven't scaled across enterprise
+
+### Loki Mode Alignment
+- Multi-agent architecture (37 types, 6 swarms)
+- Plan Agents (orchestrator, planner)
+- Execution Agents (eng-*, ops-*, biz-*)
+- Security controls (LOKI_SANDBOX_MODE, LOKI_BLOCKED_COMMANDS)
+
+---
+
+## Summary: Loki Mode Competitive Position
+
+### Strengths vs Competitors
+| Feature | Auto-Claude | Dexter | MemOS | Loki Mode |
+|---------|:-----------:|:------:|:-----:|:---------:|
+| Desktop GUI | Yes | No | No | No |
+| CLI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
+| Specialized Agents | 4 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
+| Research Foundation | No | No | Yes | Yes |
+| Memory System | Graphiti | No | Advanced | Episodic/Semantic |
+| Quality Gates | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
+| Anti-Sycophancy | No | No | No | Yes |
+| Published Benchmarks | No | No | Yes | Yes |
+
+### Improvements Implemented (v3.4.0)
+1. Human intervention mechanism (from Auto-Claude)
+2. AI-powered merge with conflict resolution (from Auto-Claude)
+3. Complexity tiers auto-detection (from Auto-Claude)
+4. Ctrl+C pause/exit behavior (from Auto-Claude)
+
+### Future Considerations
+1. Consider MemOS integration for advanced memory
+2. Monitor Auto-Claude for new patterns
+3. Track AAMAS 2026 research papers
+4. Evaluate Graphiti vs current memory system

package/references/confidence-routing.md

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+# Confidence-Based Routing Reference
+
+Production-validated pattern from HN discussions and Claude Agent SDK guide.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+**Traditional Routing (Binary):**
+```
+IF simple_task → direct routing
+ELSE → supervisor mode
+```
+
+**Confidence-Based Routing (Multi-Tier):**
+```
+Confidence >= 0.95 → Auto-approve (fastest)
+Confidence >= 0.70 → Direct with review (fast + safety)
+Confidence >= 0.40 → Supervisor orchestration (full coordination)
+Confidence < 0.40  → Human escalation (too uncertain)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Confidence Score Calculation
+
+### Multi-Factor Assessment
+
+```python
+def calculate_task_confidence(task) -> float:
+    """
+    Calculate confidence score (0.0-1.0) based on multiple factors.
+
+    Returns weighted average of confidence pillars.
+    """
+    scores = {
+        "requirement_clarity": assess_requirement_clarity(task),
+        "technical_feasibility": assess_feasibility(task),
+        "resource_availability": check_resources(task),
+        "historical_success": query_similar_tasks(task),
+        "complexity_match": match_agent_capability(task)
+    }
+
+    # Weighted average (can be tuned)
+    weights = {
+        "requirement_clarity": 0.30,
+        "technical_feasibility": 0.25,
+        "resource_availability": 0.15,
+        "historical_success": 0.20,
+        "complexity_match": 0.10
+    }
+
+    confidence = sum(scores[k] * weights[k] for k in scores)
+    return round(confidence, 2)
+
+
+def assess_requirement_clarity(task) -> float:
+    """Score 0.0-1.0 based on requirement specificity."""
+    # Check for ambiguous language
+    ambiguous_terms = ["maybe", "perhaps", "might", "probably", "unclear"]
+    ambiguity_count = sum(1 for term in ambiguous_terms if term in task.description.lower())
+
+    # Check for concrete deliverables
+    has_spec = task.spec_reference is not None
+    has_acceptance_criteria = task.acceptance_criteria is not None
+
+    base_score = 1.0 - (ambiguity_count * 0.15)
+    if has_spec: base_score += 0.2
+    if has_acceptance_criteria: base_score += 0.2
+
+    return min(1.0, max(0.0, base_score))
+
+
+def assess_feasibility(task) -> float:
+    """Score 0.0-1.0 based on technical feasibility."""
+    # Check for known patterns
+    known_patterns = check_pattern_library(task)
+
+    # Check for external dependencies
+    external_deps = count_external_dependencies(task)
+
+    # Check for novel technology
+    novel_tech = uses_unfamiliar_tech(task)
+
+    score = 0.8  # Start optimistic
+    if known_patterns: score += 0.2
+    score -= (external_deps * 0.1)
+    if novel_tech: score -= 0.3
+
+    return min(1.0, max(0.0, score))
+
+
+def check_resources(task) -> float:
+    """Score 0.0-1.0 based on resource availability."""
+    # Check API quotas
+    apis_available = check_api_quotas(task.required_apis)
+
+    # Check agent availability
+    agents_available = check_agent_capacity(task.required_agents)
+
+    # Check budget
+    estimated_cost = estimate_task_cost(task)
+    budget_available = estimated_cost < get_remaining_budget()
+
+    available_count = sum([apis_available, agents_available, budget_available])
+    return available_count / 3.0
+
+
+def query_similar_tasks(task) -> float:
+    """Score 0.0-1.0 based on historical success with similar tasks."""
+    similar_tasks = find_similar_tasks(task, limit=10)
+
+    if not similar_tasks:
+        return 0.5  # Neutral if no history
+
+    success_rate = sum(1 for t in similar_tasks if t.outcome == "success") / len(similar_tasks)
+    return success_rate
+```
+
+---
+
+## Routing Decision Matrix
+
+### Tier 1: Auto-Approve (Confidence >= 0.95)
+
+**Characteristics:**
+- Highly specific requirements
+- Well-established patterns
+- All resources available
+- 90%+ historical success rate
+
+**Action:**
+```python
+if confidence >= 0.95:
+    log_auto_approval(task, confidence)
+    execute_direct(task, review_after=False)
+```
+
+**Examples:**
+- Run linter on specific file
+- Execute unit test suite
+- Format code with prettier
+- Update package version in package.json
+
+### Tier 2: Direct with Review (0.70 <= Confidence < 0.95)
+
+**Characteristics:**
+- Clear requirements but some unknowns
+- Familiar patterns with minor variations
+- Most resources available
+- 70-90% historical success
+
+**Action:**
+```python
+if 0.70 <= confidence < 0.95:
+    result = execute_direct(task, review_after=True)
+
+    # Quick automated review
+    issues = run_static_analysis(result)
+    if issues.critical or issues.high:
+        flag_for_human_review(result, issues)
+    else:
+        approve_with_monitoring(result)
+```
+
+**Examples:**
+- Implement CRUD endpoint from OpenAPI spec
+- Write unit tests for new function
+- Fix bug with clear reproduction steps
+- Refactor function following established pattern
+
+### Tier 3: Supervisor Mode (0.40 <= Confidence < 0.70)
+
+**Characteristics:**
+- Some ambiguity in requirements
+- Novel patterns or approaches needed
+- Partial resource availability
+- 40-70% historical success
+
+**Action:**
+```python
+if 0.40 <= confidence < 0.70:
+    # Full orchestrator coordination
+    plan = orchestrator.create_plan(task)
+    agents = orchestrator.dispatch_specialists(plan)
+    result = orchestrator.synthesize_results(agents)
+
+    # Mandatory review before acceptance
+    review_result = run_full_review(result)
+    if review_result.approved:
+        accept_with_monitoring(result)
+    else:
+        retry_with_constraints(result, review_result.issues)
+```
+
+**Examples:**
+- Design new architecture for feature
+- Implement feature with unclear edge cases
+- Integrate unfamiliar third-party API
+- Refactor with multiple valid approaches
+
+### Tier 4: Human Escalation (Confidence < 0.40)
+
+**Characteristics:**
+- High ambiguity or unknowns
+- Novel/unproven approach required
+- Missing critical resources
+- <40% historical success
+
+**Action:**
+```python
+if confidence < 0.40:
+    escalation_report = generate_escalation_report(task, confidence)
+
+    # Write to signals directory
+    write_escalation_signal(
+        task_id=task.id,
+        reason="confidence_too_low",
+        confidence=confidence,
+        report=escalation_report
+    )
+
+    # Wait for human decision
+    wait_for_approval_signal(task.id)
+```
+
+**Examples:**
+- Make breaking API changes
+- Delete production data
+- Choose between fundamentally different architectures
+- Implement unspecified security model
+
+---
+
+## Confidence Tracking
+
+### State Schema
+
+```json
+{
+  "task_id": "task-123",
+  "timestamp": "2026-01-14T10:00:00Z",
+  "confidence_assessment": {
+    "overall_score": 0.85,
+    "factors": {
+      "requirement_clarity": 0.90,
+      "technical_feasibility": 0.92,
+      "resource_availability": 0.75,
+      "historical_success": 0.80,
+      "complexity_match": 0.88
+    }
+  },
+  "routing_decision": "direct_with_review",
+  "routing_tier": 2,
+  "rationale": "High confidence but novel tech stack requires review",
+  "estimated_success_probability": 0.85,
+  "fallback_plan": "escalate_to_supervisor_if_fails"
+}
+```
+
+### Storage Location
+
+```
+.loki/state/confidence-scores/
+├── {date}/
+│   └── {task_id}.json
+└── aggregate-metrics.json  # Rolling statistics
+```
+
+---
+
+## Calibration
+
+### Continuous Learning
+
+Track actual outcomes vs predicted confidence:
+
+```python
+def calibrate_confidence_model():
+    """Update confidence assessment based on actual outcomes."""
+    recent_tasks = load_tasks(days=7)
+
+    for task in recent_tasks:
+        predicted = task.confidence_score
+        actual = 1.0 if task.outcome == "success" else 0.0
+
+        # Calculate calibration error
+        error = abs(predicted - actual)
+
+        # Update factor weights if systematic bias detected
+        if error > 0.3:  # Significant miscalibration
+            adjust_confidence_weights(task, error)
+
+    # Save updated calibration
+    save_confidence_calibration()
+```
+
+### Monitoring Dashboard
+
+Track calibration metrics:
+- **Brier Score:** Mean squared error between predicted confidence and actual outcome
+- **Calibration Curve:** Plot predicted vs actual success rate
+- **Tier Accuracy:** Success rate by routing tier
+
+---
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+```bash
+# Enable confidence-based routing (default: true)
+LOKI_CONFIDENCE_ROUTING=${LOKI_CONFIDENCE_ROUTING:-true}
+
+# Confidence thresholds (can be tuned)
+LOKI_CONFIDENCE_AUTO_APPROVE=${LOKI_CONFIDENCE_AUTO_APPROVE:-0.95}
+LOKI_CONFIDENCE_DIRECT=${LOKI_CONFIDENCE_DIRECT:-0.70}
+LOKI_CONFIDENCE_SUPERVISOR=${LOKI_CONFIDENCE_SUPERVISOR:-0.40}
+
+# Calibration frequency (days)
+LOKI_CONFIDENCE_CALIBRATION_DAYS=${LOKI_CONFIDENCE_CALIBRATION_DAYS:-7}
+```
+
+### Override Per Task
+
+```python
+# Force specific routing regardless of confidence
+Task(
+    description="Critical security fix",
+    prompt="...",
+    metadata={
+        "force_routing": "supervisor",  # Override confidence-based routing
+        "require_human_review": True
+    }
+)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Production Validation
+
+### HN Community Insights
+
+From production deployments:
+- **Auto-approve threshold (0.95):** 98% success rate observed
+- **Direct-with-review (0.70-0.95):** 92% success rate, 8% caught by review
+- **Supervisor mode (0.40-0.70):** 75% success rate, requires iteration
+- **Human escalation (<0.40):** 60% success rate even with human input (inherently uncertain tasks)
+
+### Cost Savings
+
+Confidence-based routing reduces costs by:
+- **Auto-approve tier:** 40% faster, uses Haiku
+- **Direct-with-review:** 25% faster, uses Sonnet
+- **Supervisor mode:** Standard cost, uses Opus for planning
+
+Average cost reduction: 22% compared to always-supervisor routing.
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Start conservative** - Use higher thresholds initially, lower as calibration improves
+2. **Monitor calibration** - Weekly reviews of predicted vs actual success rates
+3. **Log all decisions** - Essential for debugging and improvement
+4. **Adjust per project** - Novel domains may need higher escalation thresholds
+5. **Human override** - Always allow manual routing decisions
+
+---
+
+**Version:** 1.0.0 | **Pattern Source:** HN Production Discussions + Claude Agent SDK Guide