fix(executor): implement automatic per-tool-write and event-based checkpoint triggers #3474
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Summary
Implements all four automatic checkpoint triggers defined in the specification for the Execute phase of the plan lifecycle (issue #3439).
Changes
tool/runner.py: Added optional CheckpointService and auto_checkpoint_triggers parameters to ToolRunner. Checkpoint hooks fire around write-tool execution when a CheckpointService is wired.
subplan_execution_service.py: Added optional CheckpointService, auto_checkpoint_triggers, and parent_plan_id parameters. on_subplan_spawn checkpoint fires before first execution attempt.
plan_executor.py: Added _is_auto_trigger_active() helper and on_error checkpoint hooks in both execute paths.
config_service.py: Registered new config key core.checkpoints.auto_create_on (default: all four triggers enabled).
Closes #3439
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Reviewed PR #3474 with focus on architecture-alignment, module-boundaries, and interface-contracts.
This PR implements the four automatic checkpoint triggers (
before_tool_execute,after_tool_execute,on_subplan_spawn,on_error) for the Execute phase. The overall approach is sound — checkpoint hooks are placed at the correct points in the execution flow, the configuration key is properly registered, and the non-fatal error handling pattern (silently skip on failure) is appropriate for checkpoint creation. However, several issues must be addressed before merge.Required Changes
1. [ARCHITECTURE] Module Boundary Violation —
PlanExecutor._is_auto_trigger_active()accesses private attribute onToolRunnersrc/cleveragents/application/services/plan_executor.py, lines ~407-415hasattr(self._tool_runner, "_auto_checkpoint_triggers")and then accessesself._tool_runner._auto_checkpoint_triggersdirectly. This is a layer violation —PlanExecutor(application/services layer) is reaching into the private internals ofToolRunner(tool layer) viahasattron a name-mangled private attribute.ToolRunnerrenames or restructures its internal_auto_checkpoint_triggersattribute,PlanExecutorsilently falls back to "all triggers active" with no warning. Thehasattrcheck masks this breakage.ToolRunneralready has_is_trigger_active()— make it public asis_trigger_active(trigger: str) -> booland call that fromPlanExecutor. Alternatively, acceptauto_checkpoint_triggersas a direct constructor parameter onPlanExecutorso it doesn't need to reach intoToolRunnerat all.2. [CONTRIBUTING] Step definitions file exceeds 500-line limit
features/steps/checkpoint_auto_triggers_steps.py(519 lines)checkpoint_auto_triggers_tool_steps.py(ToolRunner + config steps) andcheckpoint_auto_triggers_executor_steps.py(PlanExecutor + SubplanExecutionService steps). The helper functions at the top can go into a shared module infeatures/mocks/orfeatures/steps/.3. [CONTRIBUTING] PR missing milestone and
Type/labelv3.3.0and labelType/Bug. The PR itself has no milestone assigned and noType/label. CONTRIBUTING.md requires every PR to have a milestone and exactly oneType/label.v3.3.0and add labelType/Bugto this PR.4. [ARCHITECTURE] Duplicated default trigger set — DRY violation
src/cleveragents/tool/runner.pyline ~48:_DEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSsrc/cleveragents/application/services/subplan_execution_service.pyline ~160: inlinefrozenset({...})features/steps/checkpoint_auto_triggers_steps.pyline ~37:_ALL_TRIGGERSrunner.pyas a public constantDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERS) and import it inSubplanExecutionServiceand the test file.Recommended Improvements (Non-blocking but strongly suggested)
5. [TEST] Missing scenario — write tool that fails should NOT create
after_tool_executecheckpointfeatures/checkpoint_auto_triggers.featureafter_tool_executecheckpoint is not created (since the tool didn't "successfully modify the sandbox"). This is an important edge case.6. [SPEC] Potential spec misalignment —
writesvscheckpointablesrc/cleveragents/tool/runner.py, checkpoint trigger logicspec.capabilities.writesinstead. The issue #3439 specifiesbefore_tool_execute(writes=true), so the PR follows the issue. However,writesandcheckpointableare distinct concepts inToolCapability. At minimum, add a code comment explaining the design choice.Good Aspects
before_tool_executeandafter_tool_executebracket the handler call correctly.on_subplan_spawnfires before the first execution attempt.on_errorfires before rollback in both stub and runtime paths.core.checkpoints.auto_create_onproperly registered with env var override.CheckpointServiceimport properly guarded in both files.Deep Dive: Architecture Alignment
TYPE_CHECKINGguard. Interface contract satisfied. ✅on_errorhooks consistent. ✅_is_auto_trigger_active()violates boundary by accessing private attribute.Decision: REQUEST CHANGES 🔄 — Issues #1-#4 must be addressed before approval.
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22f1f9103721aefd9477Review Feedback Addressed ✅
All four required changes from the code review have been implemented:
Fix #1 — [ARCHITECTURE] Module Boundary Violation
ToolRunner._is_trigger_active()is now public asis_trigger_active(trigger: str) -> bool_is_trigger_active = is_trigger_activeis kept for internal callers within the modulePlanExecutor._is_auto_trigger_active()now delegates toself._tool_runner.is_trigger_active(trigger)— no morehasattron a private attributeFix #2 — [CONTRIBUTING] Step definitions file exceeds 500-line limit
checkpoint_auto_triggers_steps.pyhas been split into two files:checkpoint_auto_triggers_tool_steps.py(204 lines) — ToolRunner + config stepscheckpoint_auto_triggers_executor_steps.py(334 lines) — SubplanExecutionService + PlanExecutor stepsFix #3 — [CONTRIBUTING] PR missing milestone and
Type/labelv3.3.0assigned ✅Type/Bugadded ✅Fix #4 — [ARCHITECTURE] Duplicated default trigger set — DRY violation
_DEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSinrunner.pyis now exported as the public constantDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSSubplanExecutionServicenow imports and usesDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSfromrunner.pyinstead of defining its own inlinefrozensetDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSfromrunner.pyinstead of defining_ALL_TRIGGERSlocallyAutomated by CleverAgents Bot
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Focus Areas: error-handling-patterns, edge-cases, boundary-conditions
Overview
This PR implements all four automatic checkpoint triggers defined in the specification for the Execute phase of the plan lifecycle (issue #3439). Changes span
tool/runner.py,subplan_execution_service.py,plan_executor.py, andconfig_service.py.✅ Specification Compliance
ToolRunner,SubplanExecutionService, andPlanExecutor.core.checkpoints.auto_create_onwith default enabling all four triggers is consistent with the spec's configurable checkpoint behavior.fix(executor): implement automatic per-tool-write and event-based checkpoint triggers— follows Conventional Changelog format ✅Closes #3439✅Type/Bug✅✅ Error Handling Patterns (Deep Dive)
The PR adds checkpoint hooks around critical execution points. Key error handling considerations:
Checkpoint failure isolation: If
CheckpointService.create()raises an exception during a tool-write hook, the exception must not propagate to the tool execution path — the checkpoint is a side effect, not a prerequisite. The PR description mentions "optional CheckpointService" parameters, suggesting the service is only invoked when wired. This is the correct fail-safe pattern.on_errorcheckpoint hooks inplan_executor.py: These hooks fire when plan execution fails. The critical question is whether a checkpoint failure during error handling could mask the original error. The implementation should ensure the original exception is preserved and re-raised even if the checkpoint hook fails._is_auto_trigger_active()helper: This helper checks the config to determine if a trigger is enabled. If the config service is unavailable, this should default toFalse(safe) rather than raising, to avoid breaking execution when checkpointing is misconfigured.⚠️ Edge Cases & Boundary Conditions
Concurrent tool execution: If multiple tools execute concurrently and each triggers a checkpoint, the
CheckpointServicemust be thread-safe. The PR description doesn't mention thread safety of the checkpoint hooks — this should be verified.Subplan spawn checkpoint timing: The
on_subplan_spawncheckpoint fires "before first execution attempt." If the subplan spawn itself fails (e.g., resource allocation error), the checkpoint would capture a state where the subplan doesn't yet exist. This could create a misleading checkpoint. Consider whether the checkpoint should fire after successful spawn instead.Config key default:
core.checkpoints.auto_create_ondefaults to "all four triggers enabled." If a user has an existing config without this key, the default behavior changes (checkpoints now fire automatically). This is a behavioral change for existing users — the PR description should document this migration concern.Empty
auto_checkpoint_triggerslist: Ifauto_checkpoint_triggersis an empty list (all triggers disabled), the checkpoint hooks should be no-ops. Verify this edge case is handled without errors.⚠️ PR Metadata Issues
Closes #3439Type/Bug⚠️ Design Concern:
Any-typed LLM referenceThe PR description mentions using
Anyfor the LLM handle to "avoid false-positive type errors." Per CONTRIBUTING.md, all code must be statically typed and# type: ignoreis forbidden. UsingAnyin production code is also a type safety concern — it defeats Pyright's ability to verify the interface. Consider using a proper Protocol or abstract base class for the LLM handle instead.Summary
The checkpoint trigger implementation addresses a real spec gap. The core approach (optional service injection, hooks at key execution points) is architecturally sound. The main concerns are:
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🔄 REQUEST CHANGES — PR #3474: Automatic checkpoint triggers
This review supersedes the previous COMMENT review. The following blocking issues must be addressed before merge:
❌ Required Changes
1. [CONTRIBUTING]
Anytype for LLM handleAnyfor the LLM handle avoids false-positive type errors"Anyin production code defeats Pyright's type checking.Anywith a properProtocolor abstract base class for the LLM handle.2. [CONTRIBUTING] Missing
ISSUES CLOSED:footerISSUES CLOSED: #3439per CONTRIBUTING.md convention.⚠️ Non-blocking Concerns (Address if possible)
CheckpointServicemust be thread-safe. Verify or document.core.checkpoints.auto_create_onkey.✅ Good Aspects
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21aefd9477c62fea0db0Review Feedback Addressed ✅
All blocking issues from both reviews have been implemented in the amended commit:
Fix #1 — [ARCHITECTURE] Module Boundary Violation
ToolRunner._is_trigger_active()is now public asis_trigger_active(trigger: str) -> bool_is_trigger_active = is_trigger_activeis kept for internal callers within the modulePlanExecutor._is_auto_trigger_active()now delegates toself._tool_runner.is_trigger_active(trigger)— no morehasattron a private attributeFix #2 — [CONTRIBUTING] Step definitions file exceeds 500-line limit
checkpoint_auto_triggers_steps.pyhas been split into two files:checkpoint_auto_triggers_tool_steps.py(198 lines) — ToolRunner + config stepscheckpoint_auto_triggers_executor_steps.py(331 lines) — SubplanExecutionService + PlanExecutor stepsFix #3 — [ARCHITECTURE] Duplicated default trigger set — DRY violation
_DEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSinrunner.pyis now exported as the public constantDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSSubplanExecutionServicenow imports and usesDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSfromrunner.pyinstead of defining its own inlinefrozensetDEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSfromrunner.pyinstead of defining_ALL_TRIGGERSlocallyFix #4 — [CONTRIBUTING]
Anytype for LLM handlePlanLifecycleProtocol— a@runtime_checkableProtocol defining the minimal interface (get_plan,get_action) required by LLM actorsLLMStrategizeActor.__init__now acceptslifecycle_service: PlanLifecycleProtocolinstead ofAnyLLMExecuteActor.__init__now acceptslifecycle_service: PlanLifecycleProtocolinstead ofAnyLLMExecuteActor.execute()now acceptstool_runner: ToolRunner | Noneinstead ofAny | NoneFix #5 — [CONTRIBUTING] Missing
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plan_executor.py. The conflict was between new subplan spawning methods added to master and our_is_auto_trigger_active()method — both are now present in the rebased commit.Automated by CleverAgents Bot
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✅ Re-Review — PR #3474: All blocking issues addressed
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The implementor has addressed all blocking issues from the previous REQUEST_CHANGES review:
✅ Module boundary violation fixed:
ToolRunner._is_trigger_active()is now public asis_trigger_active(trigger: str) -> bool.PlanExecutornow delegates to this public method.✅ Step definitions file split: 519-line file split into two files (198 and 331 lines), both under the 500-line limit.
✅ DRY violation fixed:
DEFAULT_AUTO_TRIGGERSis now a single public constant inrunner.py, imported bySubplanExecutionServiceand both step files.✅
Anytype replaced:PlanLifecycleProtocol— a@runtime_checkableProtocol — now replacesAnyfor the LLM handle. Pyright reports 0 errors.✅
ISSUES CLOSED: #3439footer added.✅ Rebased onto latest master — merge conflicts resolved.
This PR is ready to merge.
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