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Idle protocol for daemon-mode clones between tasks. Load when entering IDLE state after completing a task.
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| name | manta-daemon-idle |
| description | Idle protocol for daemon-mode clones between tasks. Load when entering IDLE state after completing a task. |
| audience | clone |
| version | 0.0.1 |
| related | ["manta-as-clone","manta-graceful-death"] |
Protocol for daemon-mode clones when they complete a task and wait for new work. Loaded when a clone transitions to IDLE state. Ensures the clone signals readiness, stays discoverable by the orchestrator, and does not start unauthorized work.
manta.heartbeat({ clone_id: "<your-id>", state: "IDLE" }) to transition to IDLEmanta.request_task({ clone_id: "<your-id>" }) to signal readiness for new workmanta.read_broadcasts for feedback or coordination messages from siblingsmanta-graceful-death while IDLE — session continues until explicit shutdownmanta.suicide_intent or manta.report_death between tasks# After completing a task:
manta.heartbeat({ clone_id: "A", state: "IDLE" })
manta.request_task({ clone_id: "A" })
# Then wait. The orchestrator will resume your session with new work.
# If the orchestrator sends "graceful shutdown" or "session end":
# → Follow the normal manta-graceful-death sequence.
Pre-cast self-check for the main agent. Do I actually need clones? Which of the 9 modes? Am I within my subscription's usage/rate limit? Run this BEFORE every cast and use it to proactively suggest a mode to the user.
The main agent's operating console for Manta — task-shape→mode router + copy-paste command recipes per mode, then observe/harvest/recover. Load BEFORE any manta cast / /manta:* / manta_* tool. Be proactive — when a task fits a cast shape, offer it.
Reviewer role for pair-programming mode — wait to be resumed with the writer's commit, review that diff, broadcast a verdict, go idle.
Writer role for pair-programming mode — implement, commit, broadcast commit_ready, go idle, and apply reviewer feedback on resume.
Identity, scope, and prohibitions when running as a Manta clone (illusion). Loads first thing on clone startup.
File locks, broadcast etiquette, work-claim board. How a clone shares the bus without stepping on siblings.