fix(plan): clean up stale worktree branch before re-creating sandbox #10798
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Summary
Re-executing a plan after a failed attempt or diff review crashed with
fatal: a branch named 'cleveragents/plan-<id>' already existsbecause the worktree branch from the previous execute was never cleaned up.Fix
Add
GitWorktreeSandbox.cleanup_stale()classmethod in the infrastructure layer that idempotently removes stale worktree directories and branches. Each git command has explicit error handling with logging and fallback (manualrmtreeifworktree removefails)._create_sandbox_for_plan()in the CLI layer delegates tocleanup_stale()before callingsandbox.create().Changed files
src/cleveragents/infrastructure/sandbox/git_worktree.py: +97 lines — newcleanup_stale()classmethodsrc/cleveragents/cli/commands/plan.py: -55 +12 lines — delegation to infrastructure layerfeatures/sandbox_reexecute_cleanup.feature+ step file: 3 Behave scenariosCHANGELOG.md: updatedTesting
m1-plan-lifecycle-okReview history
Previous review feedback on PR #10000 (closed due to broken fork metadata):
#10000
All blocking findings from that review have been addressed in this PR.
Closes #7271
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⚠️ CODE REVIEW – PR #10798 – Clean Up Stale Worktree Branch Before Re-creating Sandbox
Branch:
bugfix/sandbox-reexecute-cleanupIssue: #7271
Status: REQUEST CHANGES (2 issues identified: 1×P2, 1×P3)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PR #10798 implements cleanup of stale worktree branches before re-executing a plan, fixing the
fatal: a branch named 'cleveragents/plan-<id>' already existscrash. The implementation is well-architected and properly tested but has two issues:Strengths:
Issues:
DETAILED FINDINGS
⚠️ P2 ISSUE: Partial Cleanup Logging Bug
File:
src/cleveragents/infrastructure/sandbox/git_worktree.pylines 237–259Problem: Unconditional success logging even on partial cleanup:
Impact: Misleading operators — when branch deletion fails, function still logs "Stale sandbox branch cleaned up" even though the branch persists. Violates accurate error reporting principle.
Comparison with PR #10003 (correct pattern):
branch_deletedflagFix Required:
branch_deletedflag (or use conditional logging)Severity: P2 (should-fix) — Undermines operational visibility.
⚠️ P3 ISSUE: Function-Level Imports (G2 Violation)
File:
src/cleveragents/cli/commands/plan.pyLocations:
_cleanup_stale_sandbox()imports GitWorktreeSandbox_create_sandbox_for_plan()imports GitWorktreeSandboxProblem: Per review playbook (G2), imports should be at module top-level:
Comparison with PR #10003 (correct approach):
Fix Required: Move both imports to module-level (lines 20–54 section).
Severity: P3 (nit) — Style/consistency, not functional.
✅ Test Coverage Analysis
Test Results:
Scenarios Verified:
Finding: No issues. Tests are comprehensive and all pass.
✅ Exception Handling – Infrastructure
Review: Specific exceptions caught (
subprocess.CalledProcessError,subprocess.TimeoutExpired); fallback behavior (manualrmtree) is correct.Finding: No issues.
✅ Idempotency
Review: Returns False if no stale branch exists; no exceptions thrown. Idempotent behavior confirmed by tests.
Finding: No issues.
COMPARISON WITH PR #10003
Complementary Use Cases (Not Contradictory)
agents plan cancelagents plan execute(re-run)These are complementary, not contradictory. Both PRs can coexist.
Contradictions Identified
Logging Pattern (P2):
Import Organization (P3):
Both contradictions should be resolved by fixing PR #10798 to match PR #10003's patterns.
ARCHITECTURE & SECURITY
Architecture: ✅ Proper layering (infrastructure → CLI). Clean separation of concerns.
Security: ✅ No data loss risk (removes worktree copy only). No TOCTOU race. No symlink traversal issues.
Finding: No issues.
MERGE READINESS
Status: REQUEST CHANGES (P2 + P3 issues)
Pre-Merge Checklist:
nox -s lintpassesnox -s typecheckpassesnox -s coverage_report≥ 97%RECOMMENDED FIXES
Fix P2: Partial Cleanup Logging
Replace lines 237–259 in
git_worktree.pywith:Fix P3: Import Organization
Add to module-level imports (near line 52–54):
Remove function-level imports from:
_cleanup_stale_sandbox()(line 1359–1360)_create_sandbox_for_plan()(line 1380–1381)SUMMARY
Issues Found: 2
All Other Categories: ✅ APPROVED
FINAL RECOMMENDATION
REQUEST CHANGES ⚠️
Next Steps:
Reviewer: Build Agent (haiku-4-5)
Review Type: Comprehensive code review per playbook
Date: 2026-04-20
Result: REQUEST CHANGES
a9c820610atoa0f99368b6@brent.edwards Both findings addressed:
branch_deletedflag —logger.infoonly on full success,logger.warning("Partial cleanup: worktree removed but branch persists")when branch deletion fails. Matches PR #10003 pattern.GitWorktreeSandboxmoved to module-level import inplan.py(line 49). Removed both function-level imports from_cleanup_stale_sandbox()and_create_sandbox_for_plan().Lint passes, typecheck 0 errors, M1 E2E passes. Ready for re-review.
a0f99368b6to8d1ec814d7✅ CODE REVIEW RE-CHECK – PR #10798 – All Issues Resolved and Fixed
Branch:
bugfix/sandbox-reexecute-cleanup(commit: 8d1ec814)Issue: #7271
Status: ✅ APPROVED FOR MERGE – All previously identified issues are now fixed.
VERIFICATION OF FIXES
✅ P2 ISSUE FIXED: Partial Cleanup Logging Bug
Issue: Unconditional success logging even when branch deletion failed
Fix Applied ✅:
branch_deleted = Trueflag addedFalseon exceptionlogger.info()only whenbranch_deleted == Truelogger.warning("Partial cleanup...")whenbranch_deleted == FalseMatches PR #10003 pattern: ✅ Yes, identical
✅ P3 ISSUE FIXED: Function-Level Imports (G2 Violation)
Issue:
GitWorktreeSandboximported inside functions instead of module-levelFix Applied ✅:
from cleveragents.infrastructure.sandbox.git_worktree import GitWorktreeSandbox_cleanup_stale_sandbox()(line 1360): Uses module-level import directly_create_sandbox_for_plan()(line 1406): Uses module-level import directlyTEST COVERAGE VERIFICATION ✅
Test Results:
All Scenarios Passing:
Verified: Conditional logging works correctly — test output shows success message only when branch is deleted.
ALIGNMENT WITH PR #10003 ✅
Now Identical:
Result: Both PRs follow the identical pattern and can merge cleanly without conflicts.
FINAL SUMMARY
branch_deletedflag added; conditional loggingRECOMMENDATION
Status: ✅ APPROVED FOR MERGE
Rationale:
No Further Changes Required — Ready to merge.
Reviewer: Build Agent (haiku-4-5)
Review Type: Re-check verification of fixes
Date: 2026-04-20
Commit: 8d1ec814
Result: ✅ APPROVED
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