trismegistus 1.1.5 → 1.1.6

package/dist/cli.js

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ var CONFIG_FILE = "config";
 var TASKS_FILE = "tasks.md";
 var NOTES_FILE = "notes.md";
 var HANDOFF_FILE = "handoff";
+var PROMPT_FILE = "prompt-instructions.md";
 var TASKS_TEMPLATE = `# Tasks \u2014 one per line
 # - [ ] = pending   - [x] = done
 # - [!] = failed once (retrying)  - [!!] = twice  - [!!!] = gave up
@@ -31,6 +32,13 @@ var TASKS_TEMPLATE = `# Tasks \u2014 one per line
 `;
 var NOTES_TEMPLATE = `# Notes for Claude \u2014 write here, cleared after each read
 `;
+var PROMPT_TEMPLATE = `# Prompt Instructions
+# These instructions are injected into every Claude session started by the daemon.
+# Customize this file to control how Claude approaches your tasks.
+
+- Commit your changes with a clear commit message when done.
+- Follow existing code style and conventions in the project.
+`;
 var CONFIG_TEMPLATE = `# Trismegistus Configuration
 MAX_RETRIES=3
 TIMEOUT_MINUTES=30
@@ -58,6 +66,7 @@ npx tmg start     # runs tasks autonomously
 | File | Tracked | Purpose |
 |------|---------|---------|
 | \`config\` | Yes | Daemon settings (retries, timeouts) \u2014 shared with team |
+| \`prompt-instructions.md\` | Yes | Instructions injected into every Claude session \u2014 shared with team |
 | \`README.md\` | Yes | This file |
 | \`tasks.md\` | No | Personal task queue (gitignored) |
 | \`notes.md\` | No | Notes for Claude, cleared after each read (gitignored) |
@@ -155,7 +164,8 @@ function initProject(projectDir) {
   }
   const userFiles = [
     { name: TASKS_FILE, content: TASKS_TEMPLATE },
-    { name: NOTES_FILE, content: NOTES_TEMPLATE }
+    { name: NOTES_FILE, content: NOTES_TEMPLATE },
+    { name: PROMPT_FILE, content: PROMPT_TEMPLATE }
   ];
   for (const file of userFiles) {
     const path = join(tmgDir, file.name);
@@ -345,6 +355,12 @@ function addTask(projectDir, text) {
   const separator = content.length > 0 && !content.endsWith("\n") ? "\n" : "";
   writeFileSync2(path, content + separator + line);
 }
+function readPromptInstructions(projectDir) {
+  const path = join2(projectDir, DIR_NAME, PROMPT_FILE);
+  if (!existsSync2(path)) return "";
+  const content = readFileSync2(path, "utf-8");
+  return content.split("\n").filter((l) => !l.startsWith("#") && l.trim() !== "").join("\n").trim();
+}
 function getFailureStatus(attempt) {
   if (attempt === 1) return "!";
   if (attempt === 2) return "!!";
@@ -499,16 +515,21 @@ function preflight(projectDir) {
   }
   return { ok: errors.length === 0, errors, warnings };
 }
-function buildPrompt(taskText, attempt, maxRetries, notes, handoff) {
+function buildPrompt(taskText, attempt, maxRetries, notes, handoff, instructions) {
   let prompt = `You are an autonomous agent (attempt ${attempt}/${maxRetries}). Complete this task fully without asking questions.
 
 WORKFLOW:
 1. Break the task into subtasks. Use the Agent tool to spawn sub-agents for independent work when it makes sense.
 2. Plan before coding \u2014 understand the codebase first, then implement.
 3. Run tests and verify your work before finishing.
-4. Commit your changes with a clear commit message.
 
 If you cannot finish in time, write a summary of what you did and what remains to .trismegistus/handoff so the next session can continue.`;
+  if (instructions) {
+    prompt += `
+
+PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS:
+${instructions}`;
+  }
   if (notes) {
     prompt += `
 
@@ -550,6 +571,7 @@ async function runDaemon(opts) {
     const attempt = getAttemptFromStatus(task.status);
     const notes = readAndClearNotes(projectDir);
     const handoff = readHandoff(projectDir);
+    const instructions = readPromptInstructions(projectDir);
     log("");
     log("\u2501".repeat(47));
     log(`\u25B6 [${time()}] ${task.text} (attempt ${attempt}/${config.maxRetries})`);
@@ -560,7 +582,8 @@ async function runDaemon(opts) {
       attempt,
       config.maxRetries,
       notes,
-      handoff
+      handoff,
+      instructions
     );
     const result = await runClaude({
       prompt,

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "trismegistus",
-  "version": "1.1.5",
+  "version": "1.1.6",
   "description": "A local persistent daemon that runs AI sessions from a task queue, with mobile support.",
   "type": "module",
   "bin": {