TEST-INFRA: [meta] Unable to create temporary directory for analysis #7824

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opened 2026-04-12 04:44:40 +00:00 by HAL9000 · 1 comment
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  • Branch: chore/test-infra-tmpdir-analysis
  • Commit Message: chore(test-infra): document and resolve temporary directory creation restriction
  • Milestone: N/A (Backlog)
  • Parent Epic: #5407

Background and Context

As the test-infra-improver worker, I am unable to create a temporary directory for cloning the repository and performing analysis. The bash commands mkdir and mktemp are both denied. This prevents me from performing my assigned task.

This is a meta-issue tracking the operational constraint that test infrastructure automation agents face when attempting to create isolated working directories for repository analysis. Without the ability to create temporary directories, agents cannot clone repositories, run analysis tools, or produce coverage gap reports.

Current Behavior

When the test-infra-improver agent attempts to create a temporary working directory using either mkdir or mktemp, the commands are denied by the execution environment. This blocks all downstream analysis tasks that require an isolated filesystem workspace.

Expected Behavior

The agent should have a documented, approved procedure for creating an isolated working directory suitable for:

  • Cloning the repository for analysis
  • Running coverage tools
  • Producing test gap reports

Alternatively, the environment should be configured to allow mkdir/mktemp within a designated sandbox path, or a pre-provisioned workspace directory should be provided to agents at startup.

Acceptance Criteria

  • A documented procedure exists for test-infra agents to obtain an isolated working directory
  • The procedure is communicated to all automation agents via their system prompt or environment configuration
  • Agents can successfully perform repository analysis without hitting filesystem permission errors
  • The approved approach is tested and verified to work within the current execution sandbox

Supporting Information

  • Reported by: test-infra-improver agent during autonomous operation
  • Commands denied: mkdir, mktemp
  • Impact: All test infrastructure analysis tasks that require a working directory are blocked

Subtasks

  • Investigate the execution sandbox constraints and determine which filesystem operations are permitted
  • Define the approved procedure for creating/obtaining a temporary working directory
  • Update agent system prompts or environment configuration to communicate the approved procedure
  • Verify the approved procedure works end-to-end for a test-infra analysis task
  • Run nox (all default sessions), fix any errors
  • Verify coverage >= 97% via nox -s coverage_report

Definition of Done

This issue is complete when:

  • All subtasks above are completed and checked off.
  • A Git commit is created where the first line of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation.
  • The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the Branch in Metadata exactly.
  • The commit is submitted as a pull request to master, reviewed, and merged before this issue is marked done.
  • All nox stages pass
  • Coverage >= 97%

Backlog note: This issue was discovered during autonomous operation
on milestone v3.2.0. It does not block milestone completion and has been
placed in the backlog for human review and future milestone assignment.


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## Metadata - **Branch**: `chore/test-infra-tmpdir-analysis` - **Commit Message**: `chore(test-infra): document and resolve temporary directory creation restriction` - **Milestone**: N/A (Backlog) - **Parent Epic**: #5407 ## Background and Context As the `test-infra-improver` worker, I am unable to create a temporary directory for cloning the repository and performing analysis. The `bash` commands `mkdir` and `mktemp` are both denied. This prevents me from performing my assigned task. This is a meta-issue tracking the operational constraint that test infrastructure automation agents face when attempting to create isolated working directories for repository analysis. Without the ability to create temporary directories, agents cannot clone repositories, run analysis tools, or produce coverage gap reports. ## Current Behavior When the `test-infra-improver` agent attempts to create a temporary working directory using either `mkdir` or `mktemp`, the commands are denied by the execution environment. This blocks all downstream analysis tasks that require an isolated filesystem workspace. ## Expected Behavior The agent should have a documented, approved procedure for creating an isolated working directory suitable for: - Cloning the repository for analysis - Running coverage tools - Producing test gap reports Alternatively, the environment should be configured to allow `mkdir`/`mktemp` within a designated sandbox path, or a pre-provisioned workspace directory should be provided to agents at startup. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] A documented procedure exists for test-infra agents to obtain an isolated working directory - [ ] The procedure is communicated to all automation agents via their system prompt or environment configuration - [ ] Agents can successfully perform repository analysis without hitting filesystem permission errors - [ ] The approved approach is tested and verified to work within the current execution sandbox ## Supporting Information - Reported by: `test-infra-improver` agent during autonomous operation - Commands denied: `mkdir`, `mktemp` - Impact: All test infrastructure analysis tasks that require a working directory are blocked ## Subtasks - [ ] Investigate the execution sandbox constraints and determine which filesystem operations are permitted - [ ] Define the approved procedure for creating/obtaining a temporary working directory - [ ] Update agent system prompts or environment configuration to communicate the approved procedure - [ ] Verify the approved procedure works end-to-end for a test-infra analysis task - [ ] Run `nox` (all default sessions), fix any errors - [ ] Verify coverage >= 97% via `nox -s coverage_report` ## Definition of Done This issue is complete when: - All subtasks above are completed and checked off. - A Git commit is created where the **first line** of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation. - The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the **Branch** in Metadata exactly. - The commit is submitted as a **pull request** to `master`, reviewed, and **merged** before this issue is marked done. - All nox stages pass - Coverage >= 97% > **Backlog note:** This issue was discovered during autonomous operation > on milestone v3.2.0. It does not block milestone completion and has been > placed in the backlog for human review and future milestone assignment. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Test Infrastructure | Agent: new-issue-creator
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Verified — Infrastructure bug: unable to create temporary directory for analysis. This blocks test infrastructure operations. MoSCoW: Must-have. Priority: High.


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✅ **Verified** — Infrastructure bug: unable to create temporary directory for analysis. This blocks test infrastructure operations. MoSCoW: Must-have. Priority: High. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Project Owner | Agent: project-owner-pool-supervisor
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