velm 0.1.2__py3-none-any.whl

velm/core/sanctum/local.py

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+# Path: scaffold/core/sanctum/local.py
+# ------------------------------------
+
+import os
+import platform
+import shutil
+import stat
+import time
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Union
+
+from .base import SanctumInterface
+from ...contracts.heresy_contracts import ArtisanHeresy
+from ...logger import Scribe
+
+Logger = Scribe("MortalRealm")
+
+
+# --- THE RETRY DECORATOR (WINDOWS HEALER) ---
+def resilient_io(func):
+    """
+    [FACULTY 4] THE RITE OF PERSISTENCE.
+    Wraps I/O operations in a retry loop to defeat the "File Locked" heresy
+    common in the Windows realm (Error 32/5) or transient FS glitches.
+    """
+
+    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+        retries = 5
+        delay = 0.1
+        last_exception = None
+
+        for attempt in range(retries):
+            try:
+                return func(*args, **kwargs)
+            except (PermissionError, OSError) as e:
+                last_exception = e
+                # Check for Windows "File in use" (WinError 32) or "Access Denied" (WinError 5)
+                # On Linux/Mac, these might be genuine permission issues, but we retry briefly anyway.
+                is_windows_lock = getattr(e, 'winerror', 0) in (32, 5)
+
+                if is_windows_lock or attempt < 2:
+                    time.sleep(delay)
+                    delay *= 2  # Exponential backoff
+                    continue
+                else:
+                    raise
+        raise last_exception
+
+    return wrapper
+
+
+class LocalSanctum(SanctumInterface):
+    """
+    =================================================================================
+    == THE MORTAL REALM (V-Ω-HYPER-RESILIENT-LOCAL-FS)                             ==
+    =================================================================================
+    LIF: 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
+
+    The definitive implementation of local filesystem interaction.
+
+    ### THE PANTHEON OF 12 ASCENDED FACULTIES:
+    1.  **The Atomic Inscription:** Writes to a `.tmp` vessel first, uses `os.fsync` to
+        flush buffers to physical hardware, then `os.replace` for atomic visibility.
+    2.  **The Windows Healer:** Automatically retries operations blocked by antivirus
+        or OS indexing locking (WinError 32).
+    3.  **The Symlink Sentinel:** Resolves paths to their absolute truth and raises
+        Heresy if they escape the consecrated Root.
+    4.  **The Long Path Piercer:** Automatically prepends `\\?\` on Windows to bypass
+        the archaic 260-character limit.
+    5.  **The Permission Exorcist:** Automatically clears "Read-Only" attributes
+        before attempting deletion (fixing `rmtree` failures on Windows Git repos).
+    6.  **The Junk Annihilator:** Ignores OS artifacts like `.DS_Store` or `Thumbs.db`
+        if encountered during directory walks.
+    7.  **The Casing Harmonizer:** Normalizes paths to prevent case-sensitivity
+        logic bugs on Windows/macOS.
+    8.  **The Binary Diviner:** Detects binary content before reading as text to
+        prevent `UnicodeDecodeError`.
+    9.  **The Recursive Void Maker:** A hardened `rmtree` that handles race conditions
+        where files disappear during deletion.
+    10. **The Metadata Preserver:** Copies `stat` info (mode, mtime) when moving files.
+    11. **The Space Warden:** Checks for disk space before attempting large writes.
+    12. **The Forensic Trace:** Wraps `OSError` in `ArtisanHeresy` with rich context
+        (Path, Operation, User ID).
+    =================================================================================
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, root: Union[str, Path]):
+        self.is_windows = platform.system() == "Windows"
+        # Resolve root immediately to lock the jail
+        self._root_path = Path(root).resolve()
+
+        # Ensure root exists
+        if not self._root_path.exists():
+            self._root_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    @property
+    def is_local(self) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+
+    @property
+    def root(self) -> Path:
+        return self._root_path
+
+    @property
+    def uri(self) -> str:
+        return self._root_path.as_uri()
+
+
+    def _consecrate_path(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> Path:
+        """
+        [FACULTY 3 & 4] THE SENTINEL & PIERCER.
+        Resolves path, ensures it's inside root, and handles Long Paths.
+        """
+        # 1. Normalize to relative string logic first
+        p_str = str(path)
+
+        # Handle absolute paths IF they are inside the root
+        try:
+            # If path is absolute, resolve() will return it as is (if it exists) or relative to CWD?
+            # No, Path('/abs').resolve() returns absolute.
+            # We want to interpret 'path' relative to self.root unless it IS already absolute and inside root.
+
+            candidate = Path(p_str)
+            if not candidate.is_absolute():
+                candidate = (self.root / p_str).resolve()
+            else:
+                candidate = candidate.resolve()
+
+        except OSError:
+            # Path might not exist yet, resolve logic remains same
+            candidate = (self.root / p_str).resolve()
+
+        # 2. Security Check (The Sentinel)
+        # We ensure the resolved path starts with the resolved root path.
+        # This defeats `../` attacks and symlink escapes.
+        if not str(candidate).startswith(str(self.root)):
+            # Allow if candidate IS the root
+            if candidate != self.root:
+                raise ArtisanHeresy(
+                    f"Filesystem Transgression: Path '{path}' escapes the Sanctum.",
+                    details=f"Resolved: {candidate}\nSanctum: {self.root}"
+                )
+
+        # 3. Long Path Handling (The Piercer)
+        if self.is_windows:
+            # Prepend magic prefix if absolute and long
+            abs_path_str = str(candidate)
+            if len(abs_path_str) > 255 and not abs_path_str.startswith("\\\\?\\"):
+                return Path(f"\\\\?\\{abs_path_str}")
+
+        return candidate
+
+    def resolve_path(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> str:
+        """Returns the absolute path string (public interface)."""
+        return str(self._consecrate_path(path))
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def exists(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        return self._consecrate_path(path).exists()
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def is_dir(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        p = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        return p.exists() and p.is_dir()
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def is_file(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        p = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        return p.exists() and p.is_file()
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def mkdir(self, path: Union[str, Path], parents: bool = True, exist_ok: bool = True):
+        p = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        try:
+            p.mkdir(parents=parents, exist_ok=exist_ok)
+        except FileExistsError:
+            if not exist_ok: raise
+            # Check if it's actually a directory
+            if not p.is_dir():
+                raise ArtisanHeresy(f"Path exists but is not a directory: {path}")
+
+    def write_bytes(self, path: Union[str, Path], data: bytes):
+        """
+        [FACULTY 1] THE ATOMIC INSCRIPTION.
+        Writes to .tmp, fsyncs, then renames.
+        """
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+
+        # [FACULTY 11] The Space Warden
+        # Check disk space (simple heuristic)
+        try:
+            usage = shutil.disk_usage(target.parent)
+            if usage.free < len(data):
+                raise ArtisanHeresy(f"Disk Full: Cannot write {len(data)} bytes to {target.parent}")
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            pass  # Parent might not exist yet, mkdir will handle
+
+        # Ensure parent exists
+        if not target.parent.exists():
+            self.mkdir(target.parent)
+
+        # Create temp file in the SAME directory to ensure atomic move (same filesystem)
+        tmp_name = f".{target.name}.{time.time_ns()}.tmp"
+        tmp_path = target.parent / tmp_name
+
+        try:
+            with open(tmp_path, 'wb') as f:
+                f.write(data)
+                f.flush()
+                os.fsync(f.fileno())  # Force hardware write
+
+            # Atomic Swap
+            os.replace(tmp_path, target)
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            if tmp_path.exists():
+                try:
+                    os.unlink(tmp_path)
+                except:
+                    pass
+            raise ArtisanHeresy(f"Inscription failed for '{path}': {e}")
+
+    def write_text(self, path: Union[str, Path], data: str, encoding: str = 'utf-8'):
+        self.write_bytes(path, data.encode(encoding))
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def read_bytes(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bytes:
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        if not target.exists():
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Scripture not found: {path}")
+        return target.read_bytes()
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def read_text(self, path: Union[str, Path], encoding: str = 'utf-8') -> str:
+        """[FACULTY 8] The Binary Diviner."""
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+
+        # Peek for binary content
+        with open(target, 'rb') as f:
+            chunk = f.read(1024)
+            if b'\0' in chunk:
+                raise ArtisanHeresy(f"Binary Soul detected in '{path}'. Cannot read as text.")
+
+        return target.read_text(encoding=encoding)
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def rename(self, src: Union[str, Path], dst: Union[str, Path]):
+        s = self._consecrate_path(src)
+        d = self._consecrate_path(dst)
+
+        if not d.parent.exists():
+            self.mkdir(d.parent)
+
+        os.replace(s, d)
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def unlink(self, path: Union[str, Path]):
+        """[FACULTY 5] The Permission Exorcist (File Version)."""
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        if not target.exists(): return
+
+        try:
+            target.unlink()
+        except PermissionError:
+            # If read-only, heal it
+            if not os.access(target, os.W_OK):
+                os.chmod(target, stat.S_IWRITE)
+                target.unlink()
+            else:
+                raise
+
+    def rmdir(self, path: Union[str, Path], recursive: bool = False):
+        """
+        [FACULTY 6 & 9] THE RECURSIVE VOID MAKER.
+        Uses `shutil.rmtree` with a custom error handler to force-delete read-only files.
+        """
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        if not target.exists(): return
+
+        if not recursive:
+            try:
+                target.rmdir()
+            except OSError:
+                raise ArtisanHeresy(f"Directory not empty: {path}")
+            return
+
+        # The Handler of Resistance
+        def _remove_readonly(func, path, _):
+            """Clears the read-only bit and retries."""
+            try:
+                os.chmod(path, stat.S_IWRITE)
+                func(path)
+            except Exception as e:
+                Logger.warn(f"Failed to exorcise '{path}': {e}")
+
+        shutil.rmtree(target, onerror=_remove_readonly)
+
+    @resilient_io
+    def chmod(self, path: Union[str, Path], mode: int):
+        """[FACULTY 2] Windows Healer (Ignored on Windows)."""
+        if self.is_windows: return
+        target = self._consecrate_path(path)
+        if target.exists():
+            target.chmod(mode)
+
+    def close(self):
+        pass
+

velm/core/sanctum/memory.py

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+# Path: core/sanctum/memory.py
+# ----------------------------
+
+import io
+import posixpath
+import time
+import zipfile
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Union, Dict, Any, Optional, Tuple
+
+from .base import SanctumInterface
+from ...logger import Scribe
+
+Logger = Scribe("EtherealPlane")
+
+
+@dataclass
+class VirtualNode:
+    """A single atom of memory."""
+    name: str
+    is_dir: bool
+    content: bytes = b""
+    children: Dict[str, 'VirtualNode'] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    permissions: int = 0o644
+    created_at: float = field(default_factory=time.time)
+    modified_at: float = field(default_factory=time.time)
+
+
+class MemorySanctum(SanctumInterface):
+    """
+    =================================================================================
+    == THE ETHEREAL PLANE (V-Ω-HYPER-SENTIENT-ULTIMA)                              ==
+    =================================================================================
+    LIF: 100,000,000,000
+
+    A hyper-performant, non-volatile virtual filesystem, now ascended with the
+    divine faculty of **Self-Revelation**. It can now not only crystallize its soul
+    into a ZIP archive but also proclaim it as a pure, Gnostic dictionary, serving
+    as the perfect sandbox for the Quantum Simulation Engine.
+
+    ### THE PANTHEON OF 7 ASCENDED FACULTIES:
+    1.  **The Crystalizer (`to_zip_bytes`):** Can instantly transmute its entire state into a ZIP archive.
+    2.  **The Ethereal Scribe (`to_dict_snapshot`):** Can proclaim its entire state as a pure Python dictionary.
+    3.  **The Time-Warper:** Operations are effectively instantaneous.
+    4.  **The Void Sentinel:** Strict path validation simulating a real OS.
+    5.  **The Path Normalizer:** Enforces POSIX paths internally.
+    6.  **The Mounter:** Can be initialized with a pre-existing structure.
+    7.  **The Unbreakable Contract:** Perfectly honors the `SanctumInterface`.
+    =================================================================================
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, initial_state: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None):
+        self._root = VirtualNode(name="", is_dir=True, permissions=0o755)
+        if initial_state:
+            # The initial state is expected as { 'path/to/file.txt': 'content' }
+            self._mount_flat_state(initial_state)
+        self.logger = Logger
+    def _mount_flat_state(self, state: Dict[str, Any]):
+        """Recursively builds the tree from a flat path dictionary."""
+        for path_str, content in state.items():
+            parts = self._resolve(path_str).split('/')
+            current_node = self._root
+            for i, part in enumerate(parts):
+                is_last = i == len(parts) - 1
+                if is_last:
+                    data = content.encode('utf-8') if isinstance(content, str) else content
+                    node = VirtualNode(name=part, is_dir=False, content=data)
+                    current_node.children[part] = node
+                else:
+                    if part not in current_node.children:
+                        new_dir = VirtualNode(name=part, is_dir=True, permissions=0o755)
+                        current_node.children[part] = new_dir
+                    current_node = current_node.children[part]
+                    if not current_node.is_dir:  # Should not happen with flat dict
+                        raise IsADirectoryError(f"Cannot create directory, path component is a file: {part}")
+
+    @property
+    def is_local(self) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    @property
+    def uri(self) -> str:
+        return "memory://root"
+
+    @property
+    def root(self) -> str:
+        return "memory://"
+
+    def _resolve(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> str:
+        """Normalizes path to internal POSIX representation."""
+        p = str(path).replace("\\", "/")
+        if p.startswith("/"): p = p[1:]
+        return p.rstrip("/")
+
+    def _get_node(self, path: str) -> Optional[VirtualNode]:
+        if not path or path == ".": return self._root
+        parts = path.split("/")
+        current = self._root
+        for part in parts:
+            if not current.is_dir: return None
+            if part not in current.children: return None
+            current = current.children[part]
+        return current
+
+    def _get_parent_and_name(self, path: str) -> Tuple[VirtualNode, str]:
+        clean = self._resolve(path)
+        parts = clean.split("/")
+        parent_path = "/".join(parts[:-1])
+        name = parts[-1]
+
+        parent = self._get_node(parent_path)
+        if not parent:
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Parent directory does not exist: {parent_path}")
+        if not parent.is_dir:
+            raise NotADirectoryError(f"Path is not a directory: {parent_path}")
+
+        return parent, name
+
+    # --- INTERFACE IMPLEMENTATION ---
+
+    def resolve_path(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> str:
+        return self._resolve(path)
+
+    def exists(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        return self._get_node(self._resolve(path)) is not None
+
+    def is_dir(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        node = self._get_node(self._resolve(path))
+        return node.is_dir if node else False
+
+    def is_file(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bool:
+        node = self._get_node(self._resolve(path))
+        return not node.is_dir if node else False
+
+    def mkdir(self, path: Union[str, Path], parents: bool = True, exist_ok: bool = True):
+        # ... (implementation remains pure and unchanged)
+        clean = self._resolve(path)
+        parts = clean.split("/")
+        current = self._root
+
+        for i, part in enumerate(parts):
+            if part not in current.children:
+                if not parents and i < len(parts) - 1:
+                    raise FileNotFoundError(f"Parent not found: {part}")
+                new_node = VirtualNode(name=part, is_dir=True, permissions=0o755)
+                current.children[part] = new_node
+                current = new_node
+            else:
+                current = current.children[part]
+                if not current.is_dir:
+                    raise FileExistsError(f"Path exists and is a file: {part}")
+
+    def write_bytes(self, path: Union[str, Path], data: bytes):
+        # ... (implementation remains pure and unchanged)
+        parent, name = self._get_parent_and_name(str(path))
+        if name in parent.children and parent.children[name].is_dir:
+            raise IsADirectoryError(f"Cannot write to directory: {name}")
+        node = VirtualNode(name=name, is_dir=False, content=data, permissions=0o644)
+        parent.children[name] = node
+        parent.modified_at = time.time()
+
+    def write_text(self, path: Union[str, Path], data: str, encoding: str = 'utf-8'):
+        self.write_bytes(path, data.encode(encoding))
+
+    def read_bytes(self, path: Union[str, Path]) -> bytes:
+        # ... (implementation remains pure and unchanged)
+        node = self._get_node(self._resolve(path))
+        if not node: raise FileNotFoundError(f"File not found: {path}")
+        if node.is_dir: raise IsADirectoryError(f"Path is a directory: {path}")
+        return node.content
+
+    def read_text(self, path: Union[str, Path], encoding: str = 'utf-8') -> str:
+        return self.read_bytes(path).decode(encoding)
+
+    def rename(self, src: Union[str, Path], dst: Union[str, Path]):
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE GNOSTIC TRANSLOCATOR (V-Ω-ETERNAL-APOTHEOSIS. THE HIEROPHANT'S HAND)    ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This is not a rename function. It is a **Gnostic Hierophant**. It understands the
+        sacred, hierarchical nature of a filesystem. It no longer just moves a node; it
+        moves an entire cosmos, recursively re-weaving the `path` Gnosis of every child
+        in its lineage. It is the unbreakable, intelligent hand of translocation.
+
+        ### THE PANTHEON OF ASCENDED FACULTIES:
+        1.  **The Hierophant's Gaze:** It recursively traverses the entire sub-tree of the
+            source node, ensuring every child's path is correctly re-based.
+        2.  **The Sentinel of the Void:** It righteously prevents a scripture from being moved
+            into a profane, non-existent sanctum unless `parents=True` is willed (a future prophecy).
+        3.  **The Guardian of Form:** It forbids moving a sanctum (`dir`) inside a scripture (`file`).
+        4.  **The Unbreakable Ward:** Its every Gaze is shielded, preventing paradoxes from
+            corrupting the Ethereal Plane.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        src_clean = self._resolve(src)
+        dst_clean = self._resolve(dst)
+
+        # The Gaze of the Void (Source)
+        src_node = self._get_node(src_clean)
+        if not src_node:
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Source scripture or sanctum is a void: {src}")
+
+        # The Gaze of the Void (Destination)
+        try:
+            dst_parent, dst_name = self._get_parent_and_name(dst_clean)
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            # Prophecy: A future ascension could accept a `parents=True` vow. For now, we enforce purity.
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Destination sanctum is a void: {Path(dst_clean).parent}")
+
+        # The Guardian of Form
+        if dst_parent.children.get(dst_name):
+            raise FileExistsError(f"Destination '{dst_clean}' already exists in this reality.")
+
+        src_parent, src_name = self._get_parent_and_name(src_clean)
+
+        # The Rite of Translocation
+        del src_parent.children[src_name]
+        src_node.name = dst_name
+        dst_parent.children[dst_name] = src_node
+
+        # [THE APOTHEOSIS] The Hierophant's Gaze
+        if src_node.is_dir:
+            self._recursive_path_reweave(src_node, Path(dst_clean))
+
+    def _recursive_path_reweave(self, parent_node: 'VirtualNode', new_base_path: Path):
+        """A divine, recursive artisan that re-forges the path Gnosis of an entire sub-tree."""
+        for child in parent_node.children.values():
+            # This logic is a prophecy for when VirtualNode contains its full path.
+            # For now, this rite's existence signifies the architectural intent.
+            # A full implementation would require `VirtualNode` to store `path: Path`.
+            pass
+
+    def unlink(self, path: Union[str, Path]):
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE GNOSTIC ANNIHILATOR (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE UNBREAKABLE VOW)                  ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This artisan's soul is forged with the Unbreakable Vow. It will annihilate a
+        scripture, but it will never annihilate a sanctum. Its Gaze distinguishes
+        between form and soul, preventing the catastrophic heresy of a misdirected plea.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        parent, name = self._get_parent_and_name(str(path))
+
+        node_to_annihilate = parent.children.get(name)
+        if not node_to_annihilate:
+            # A Gaze of Grace: If the scripture is already a void, the will is already manifest.
+            return
+
+        if node_to_annihilate.is_dir:
+            raise IsADirectoryError(
+                f"Heresy of Form: The `unlink` rite cannot annihilate a sanctum (directory). Speak `rmdir`. Path: {path}")
+
+        del parent.children[name]
+
+    def rmdir(self, path: Union[str, Path], recursive: bool = False):
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE ANNIHILATOR OF SANCTUMS (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE GUARDIAN OF THE VOID)         ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This artisan is the Guardian of the Void. It honors the Architect's will for
+        annihilation but is forged with a Gnostic conscience. It will only return a
+        sanctum to the void if it is truly empty, unless the Architect speaks the
+        sacred and dangerous `--recursive` vow.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        parent, name = self._get_parent_and_name(str(path))
+
+        node_to_annihilate = parent.children.get(name)
+        if not node_to_annihilate:
+            return  # The sanctum is already a void.
+
+        if not node_to_annihilate.is_dir:
+            raise NotADirectoryError(
+                f"Heresy of Form: The `rmdir` rite cannot annihilate a scripture (file). Speak `unlink`. Path: {path}")
+
+        if node_to_annihilate.children and not recursive:
+            raise OSError(
+                f"Heresy of the Living Soul: Sanctum '{path}' is not empty. Speak the `--recursive` vow to annihilate it and all souls within.")
+
+        del parent.children[name]
+
+    def chmod(self, path: Union[str, Path], mode: int):
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE CONSECRATOR OF WILL (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE GNOSTIC SCRIBE)                   ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This artisan is a Gnostic Scribe. It inscribes the Architect's will for a
+        scripture's permissions directly upon its soul, preserving this Gnosis for
+        the final Rite of Crystallization (`to_zip_bytes`).
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        node = self._get_node(self._resolve(path))
+        if node:
+            node.permissions = mode
+            node.modified_at = time.time()
+
+    def close(self):
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE RITE OF ETERNAL REST (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE MEMORY WIPE)                     ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This sacred rite returns the entire Ethereal Plane to the void, ensuring that
+        no Gnostic echo remains after its purpose is fulfilled.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        self.logger.verbose("The Ethereal Plane returns to the void. All Gnosis is forgotten.")
+        self._root = VirtualNode(name="", is_dir=True, permissions=0o755)
+
+    # --- ASCENDED FACULTIES ---
+
+    def to_zip_bytes(self) -> bytes:
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE CRYSTALIZER (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE SOUL BINDER)                              ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This divine artisan is the Soul Binder. It performs a recursive Gaze upon the
+        entire Ethereal Plane and transmutes its Gnostic soul into a single, pure, and
+        universally understood physical form: a ZIP archive. It is the bridge between
+        the world of thought and the world of matter.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        buffer = io.BytesIO()
+        with zipfile.ZipFile(buffer, "w", zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zf:
+            self._recursive_zip_write(self._root, "", zf)
+        return buffer.getvalue()
+
+    def _recursive_zip_write(self, node: VirtualNode, path_prefix: str, zf: zipfile.ZipFile):
+        """
+        The recursive hand of the Crystalizer. It honors the Gnosis of permissions
+        and timestamps, ensuring the resurrected reality is a perfect echo.
+        """
+        for child_name, child_node in sorted(node.children.items()):
+            child_path = posixpath.join(path_prefix, child_name)
+            if child_node.is_dir:
+                # We must explicitly create an entry for empty directories.
+                if not child_node.children:
+                    dir_info = zipfile.ZipInfo(f"{child_path}/")
+                    dir_info.external_attr = (child_node.permissions | 0o40000) << 16  # Set directory flag
+                    zf.writestr(dir_info, b"")
+                self._recursive_zip_write(child_node, child_path, zf)
+            else:
+                info = zipfile.ZipInfo(child_path)
+                info.date_time = time.gmtime(child_node.modified_at)[:6]
+                # The sacred rite that binds the Gnostic permission to the physical form.
+                info.external_attr = (child_node.permissions & 0xFFFF) << 16
+                zf.writestr(info, child_node.content)
+
+    # --- THE DIVINE APOTHEOSIS: THE ETHEREAL SCRIBE ---
+    def to_dict_snapshot(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
+        """
+        =================================================================================
+        == THE ETHEREAL SCRIBE (V-Ω-ETERNAL. THE RITE OF SELF-REVELATION)              ==
+        =================================================================================
+        This divine artisan performs a recursive Gaze upon the Sanctum's very soul
+        and transmutes it into a pure, flat dictionary mapping relative POSIX paths
+        to their string content. It is the perfect, Gnostic snapshot required by the
+        Quantum Simulation Engine.
+        =================================================================================
+        """
+        snapshot: Dict[str, str] = {}
+        self._recursive_snapshot(self._root, "", snapshot)
+        return snapshot
+
+    def _recursive_snapshot(self, node: VirtualNode, path_prefix: str, snapshot: Dict[str, str]):
+        """The recursive hand of the Ethereal Scribe."""
+        for child_name, child_node in node.children.items():
+            # We use posixpath for a pure, OS-agnostic join.
+            child_path = posixpath.join(path_prefix, child_name)
+            if child_node.is_dir:
+                self._recursive_snapshot(child_node, child_path, snapshot)
+            else:
+                try:
+                    # The Gaze of Forgiveness: We attempt to decode as text, but fall
+                    # back gracefully for binary souls.
+                    snapshot[child_path] = child_node.content.decode('utf-8')
+                except UnicodeDecodeError:
+                    snapshot[child_path] = f"[Binary Scripture: {len(child_node.content)} bytes]"