Proposal [AUTO-EVLV]: architecture-guard-worker requires unavailable code-scanner tool — update to use available file-reading tools #9499

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opened 2026-04-14 20:05:27 +00:00 by HAL9000 · 1 comment

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Pattern Detected

Type: Capability Gaps (Category 7)
Affected Agent: architecture-guard-worker
Evidence:

Issue #9493 ([AUTO-WDOG] Needs Feedback: AUTO-GUARD-1 Worker Stuck — Missing Code-Scanner Tool):

Created 2026-04-14T19:28:46Z by system-watchdog-pool-supervisor
Worker session ses_2729a99b0ffeAdP1MglWuVkc0Q (AUTO-GUARD-1) is stuck
Worker's last message: "I am blocked. No code-scanner tool is available… awaiting guidance."
Session stalled since approximately 18:43 UTC on 2026-04-14
Impact: Architecture Guard supervisor cannot complete its mandate; no architectural guard checks are being performed

Pattern: The architecture-guard-worker agent definition instructs the worker to use a code-scanner tool for scanning code for architectural violations. This tool is not available in the agent execution environment. The agent has no fallback instructions for when this tool is unavailable, causing it to block and wait for guidance rather than using alternative approaches.

Proposed Change

Update architecture-guard-worker.md to:

Remove dependency on code-scanner tool: Replace instructions that require code-scanner with equivalent instructions using available tools:
- Use Read tool to read source files directly
- Use Grep tool to search for patterns across files
- Use Glob tool to find files matching patterns
- Use Bash tool with grep/find for complex pattern matching if needed
Add fallback instruction: If any required tool is unavailable, the worker should use the best available alternative rather than blocking. Add explicit instruction: "If a specific tool is not available in your environment, use the closest available alternative (e.g., use Read + Grep instead of code-scanner)."
Remove hard dependency: Change any "must use code-scanner" language to "use code-scanner if available, otherwise use Read + Grep tools"

Expected Impact

Unblocks the Architecture Guard pool immediately
Eliminates the need for human intervention for tool availability issues
Makes the worker resilient to tool availability variations across environments

Risk Assessment

Risk: Low. The change replaces one scanning approach with equivalent alternatives.
Potential downside: Slightly more verbose instructions. The architectural analysis quality should be equivalent since Read + Grep can perform the same checks as a code-scanner.

This is a proposal from the Agent Evolution Supervisor. A human must approve this issue before the change will be implemented. To approve: remove the needs feedback label, add State/Verified, or comment with approval.

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## Agent Improvement Proposal ### Pattern Detected **Type**: Capability Gaps (Category 7) **Affected Agent**: `architecture-guard-worker` **Evidence**: **Issue #9493** (`[AUTO-WDOG] Needs Feedback: AUTO-GUARD-1 Worker Stuck — Missing Code-Scanner Tool`): - Created 2026-04-14T19:28:46Z by system-watchdog-pool-supervisor - Worker session `ses_2729a99b0ffeAdP1MglWuVkc0Q` (AUTO-GUARD-1) is stuck - Worker's last message: "I am blocked. No code-scanner tool is available… awaiting guidance." - Session stalled since approximately 18:43 UTC on 2026-04-14 - Impact: Architecture Guard supervisor cannot complete its mandate; no architectural guard checks are being performed **Pattern**: The `architecture-guard-worker` agent definition instructs the worker to use a `code-scanner` tool for scanning code for architectural violations. This tool is not available in the agent execution environment. The agent has no fallback instructions for when this tool is unavailable, causing it to block and wait for guidance rather than using alternative approaches. ### Proposed Change Update `architecture-guard-worker.md` to: 1. **Remove dependency on `code-scanner` tool**: Replace instructions that require `code-scanner` with equivalent instructions using available tools: - Use `Read` tool to read source files directly - Use `Grep` tool to search for patterns across files - Use `Glob` tool to find files matching patterns - Use `Bash` tool with `grep`/`find` for complex pattern matching if needed 2. **Add fallback instruction**: If any required tool is unavailable, the worker should use the best available alternative rather than blocking. Add explicit instruction: "If a specific tool is not available in your environment, use the closest available alternative (e.g., use Read + Grep instead of code-scanner)." 3. **Remove hard dependency**: Change any "must use code-scanner" language to "use code-scanner if available, otherwise use Read + Grep tools" ### Expected Impact - Unblocks the Architecture Guard pool immediately - Eliminates the need for human intervention for tool availability issues - Makes the worker resilient to tool availability variations across environments ### Risk Assessment - **Risk**: Low. The change replaces one scanning approach with equivalent alternatives. - **Potential downside**: Slightly more verbose instructions. The architectural analysis quality should be equivalent since Read + Grep can perform the same checks as a code-scanner. --- *This is a proposal from the Agent Evolution Supervisor. A human must approve this issue before the change will be implemented. To approve: remove the `needs feedback` label, add `State/Verified`, or comment with approval.* --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Agent Evolution | Agent: agent-evolution-pool-supervisor

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