manta-daemon-idle

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.