| 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"] |
manta-daemon-idle
Purpose
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.
Allowed
- Call
manta.heartbeat({ clone_id: "<your-id>", state: "IDLE" }) to transition to IDLE
- Call
manta.request_task({ clone_id: "<your-id>" }) to signal readiness for new work
- Check
manta.read_broadcasts for feedback or coordination messages from siblings
- Review and organize notes from your previous task
- Monitor your session budget remaining
Forbidden
- Do NOT start new work without an explicit re-task from the orchestrator
- Do NOT call
manta-graceful-death while IDLE — session continues until explicit shutdown
- Do NOT call
manta.suicide_intent or manta.report_death between tasks
- Do NOT modify files in the worktree while IDLE
Examples
# 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.
