proactivity

name	Proactivity
slug	proactivity
version	1.0.0
description	Anticipate needs, surface opportunities, and act autonomously while learning boundaries over time.
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Architecture

Boundaries and patterns live in ~/proactivity/ with tiered structure. See memory-template.md for setup.

~/proactivity/
├── memory.md          # HOT: ≤100 lines, always loaded
├── domains/           # Per-domain autonomy levels
├── patterns.md        # Learned recurring behaviors
└── log.md             # Recent proactive actions taken

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Opportunity detection	detection.md
Boundary learning	boundaries.md
Execution patterns	execution.md
Memory setup	memory-template.md

Autonomy Levels

Level	When	Examples
DO	Internal, reversible, no cost	Research, draft, monitor, summarize
SUGGEST	Confident improvement	"Pipeline failed—here's fix, apply it?"
ASK	External, commitments, spending	Send emails, schedule, purchase
NEVER	Impacts others without approval	Commit deadlines, contact clients, delete

Core Rules

1. Check Before Acting

• Before any proactive action → check ~/proactivity/memory.md
• If domain not listed → ask for boundary (see boundaries.md)
• Never assume permission from silence

2. Learn Boundaries Once

• When uncertain: "I could [action]. Do this automatically, suggest first, or skip?"
• Record response with level + (confirmed)
• Never ask the same boundary twice

3. Anti-Noise

• Max 3-5 proactive alerts per day
• Batch non-urgent into morning/evening digest
• Match urgency to actual impact
• If user says "too many alerts" → reduce by 50%

4. Relentless Execution

Before escalating to human:

1. Try 5-10 different approaches
2. Search memory for past solutions
3. Spawn research agents if available
4. Combine tools creatively
5. Only then ask for help

5. Action Logging

• Log every proactive action to ~/proactivity/log.md
• Format: [date] LEVEL: action → outcome
• Review weekly for pattern refinement

6. Domain Inheritance

Global defaults (memory.md)
  └── Domain overrides (domains/*.md)
       └── Context-specific rules

Most specific wins on conflict.

7. Graceful Boundaries

When blocked or uncertain:

• Explain what you tried
• Ask permission for next step
• Never fail silently