{ "schema_version": 2, "meta": { "build_id": "CODEX-FREE-STUFF-FINDER", "slug": "free-stuff-finder", "title": "Free Stuff / Marketplace Finder", "subtitle": "Build a shortlist from a permitted export, with no automatic messages.", "description": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "one_sentence_description": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "target_user": "A motivated beginner with permission to work in a private practice folder.", "skill_level": "beginner", "estimated_time": "75–110 minutes", "category": "Guided Build", "tags": [ "free-stuff-finder", "verified practice", "chatgpt_codex" ], "prerequisites": [ "Permission to use a dedicated workspace", "A browser and terminal", "Read each platform-specific prerequisite before installation" ], "required_accounts": [], "required_software": [ "Modern browser", "Python 3.10+ for downloadable drills" ], "required_hardware": [ "A computer with space for the practice files", "Second drive for the disaster-recovery checkpoint" ], "expected_cost": "Free practice; existing tool accounts may have plan limits.", "final_outcome": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "version": "2.0", "author": "chatgpt_codex", "source_checked": "2026-10-05", "verification_status": "Created; automated browser and project checks recorded separately. Live account/OS verification is never inferred from browser completion." }, "user_outcome": { "before": "The learner has no reproducible, checked workflow for free stuff / marketplace finder.", "after": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "finished_product": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist." }, "learning_objectives": [ "The brief contains a category, radius, transport plan and a clear rejection rule.", "Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status.", "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear.", "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft." ], "lessons": [ { "lesson_id": "L01", "title": "Define a useful search", "purpose": "A shortlist is useful only if you can safely collect the item. 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If a source reuses IDs, combine source identity with listing ID before mixing marketplaces.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "learning_objective": "The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear.", "lessons_before_this": [ "L03" ], "lessons_after_this": [ "L05" ] }, { "lesson_id": "L05", "title": "Handle malformed and stale input", "purpose": "Do not silently coerce missing/ambiguous prices to free. Observation timestamps support freshness checks; this starter does not automatically expire listings.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "learning_objective": "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "lessons_before_this": [ "L04" ], "lessons_after_this": [ "L06" ] }, { "lesson_id": "L06", "title": "Draft, review and collect", "purpose": "A free listing can still involve scams or unsafe pickup. 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Do not treat “free” as zero transport cost.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate choose the item and collection limits", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Write a one-line search brief: item category, maximum distance, transport constraints, acceptable condition and available pickup times. Do not treat “free” as zero transport cost. 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Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "Python is 3.10 or newer.", "The listed files match the downloaded resources." ], "tokens": [], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. Python reports version 3.10 or newer and the terminal is in the extracted resource folder.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "Python or a file is not found", "likely_cause": "The terminal may be outside the extracted ZIP or Python may not be on PATH.", "diagnostic_question": "Does the file list include the resource named by the next step?", "fix": "Install Python from python.org with the PATH option; reopen the terminal and change into the extracted folder.", "alternative_fix": "Use py -3 on Windows if the Python launcher is installed. macOS/Linux commands use python3.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Install Python from python.org with the PATH option; reopen the terminal and change into the extracted folder." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify set up the practice folder?", "answer": "Python reports version 3.10 or newer and the terminal is in the extracted resource folder. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use your saved work from the previous step. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to set up the practice folder. Python reports version 3.10 or newer and the terminal is in the extracted resource folder.", "demo": "Download the resource ZIP at the top of this Build. Extract it into a new folder you own (for example C:\\BBBPractice on Windows, or ~/bbb-practice on macOS/Linux). Open a terminal in the extracted folder. Run the version command for your platform. All subsequent commands assume this folder.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Install Python from python.org with the PATH option; reopen the terminal and change into the extracted folder.", "help": "Does the file list include the resource named by the next step?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate set up the practice folder", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Download the resource ZIP at the top of this Build. Extract it into a new folder you own (for example C:\\BBBPractice on Windows, or ~/bbb-practice on macOS/Linux). Open a terminal in the extracted folder. Run the version command for your platform. All subsequent commands assume this folder. 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All subsequent commands assume this folder.", "Python reports version 3.10 or newer and the terminal is in the extracted resource folder." ] }, "step_id": "L02-S01", "lesson_id": "L02" }, { "title": "Inspect the listing contract", "purpose": "Many marketplaces require login and do not offer unrestricted scraping. Manual entry or an approved export gives you a finishable first version without bypassing controls.", "user_action": "Open listings.csv. Map each header to a permitted marketplace export or your manually collected public listings. Keep the original listing URL and observation time. The example.com rows are synthetic. Verify platform terms before adding any live collection adapter.", "explanation": "Many marketplaces require login and do not offer unrestricted scraping. 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Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify inspect the listing contract?", "answer": "Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use listings.csv. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": { "question": "What should happen when a marketplace requires access you do not have?", "answer_type": "single_choice", "choices": [ "Use a permitted export/manual collection or stop.", "Bypass the login and hide the scraper." ], "correct_answer": 0, "explanation": "The practice filter needs data access, not access-control circumvention." }, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to inspect the listing contract. 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Map each header to a permitted marketplace export or your manually collected public listings. Keep the original listing URL and observation time. The example.com rows are synthetic. Verify platform terms before adding any live collection adapter. Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status.", "on_screen_text": [ "Inspect the listing contract", "Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Open listings.csv. Map each header to a permitted marketplace export or your manually collected public listings. Keep the original listing URL and observation time. The example.com rows are synthetic. 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Verify platform terms before adding any live collection adapter.", "Every row has id, title, price, distance_km, URL, UTC observation time and status." ] }, "step_id": "L02-S02", "lesson_id": "L02" }, { "title": "Filter the supplied listings", "purpose": "The duplicate chair is counted once; the paid desk, distant lamp and collected sofa are excluded.", "user_action": "Run the finder on listings.csv with a 5 km limit. Open matches.json and locate the source URL for each match.", "explanation": "The duplicate chair is counted once; the paid desk, distant lamp and collected sofa are excluded.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": "python finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json", "macos": "python3 finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json", "linux": "python3 finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "expected_result": "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "resources": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Filter the supplied listings", "success_condition": "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "how_to_verify": "Record fINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [ "FINDER PASS", "1 match" ], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify filter the supplied listings?", "answer": "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use finder.py, listings.csv. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to filter the supplied listings. FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "demo": "Run the finder on listings.csv with a 5 km limit. Open matches.json and locate the source URL for each match.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate filter the supplied listings", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Run the finder on listings.csv with a 5 km limit. Open matches.json and locate the source URL for each match. 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Open matches.json and locate the source URL for each match.", "Inspect the result: FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Run the finder on listings.csv with a 5 km limit. Open matches.json and locate the source URL for each match.", "FINDER PASS reports 1 match and 0 rejected rows; matches.json contains only chair-1." ] }, "step_id": "L03-S01", "lesson_id": "L03" }, { "title": "Audit the rejected candidates", "purpose": "A filter should be explainable. If a source reuses IDs, combine source identity with listing ID before mixing marketplaces.", "user_action": "Compare all five CSV rows with the result. Record the reason each excluded row failed: duplicate, nonzero price, distance, or collected status. Use listing ID as the stable deduplication key.", "explanation": "A filter should be explainable. 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Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify audit the rejected candidates?", "answer": "The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use listings.csv, finder.py. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to audit the rejected candidates. The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear.", "demo": "Compare all five CSV rows with the result. Record the reason each excluded row failed: duplicate, nonzero price, distance, or collected status. 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The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear.", "on_screen_text": [ "Audit the rejected candidates", "The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Compare all five CSV rows with the result. Record the reason each excluded row failed: duplicate, nonzero price, distance, or collected status. 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Use listing ID as the stable deduplication key.", "The audit explains why the chair duplicate, desk, lamp and sofa do not appear." ] }, "step_id": "L04-S01", "lesson_id": "L04" }, { "title": "Prove a bad row is visible", "purpose": "Do not silently coerce missing/ambiguous prices to free. Observation timestamps support freshness checks; this starter does not automatically expire listings.", "user_action": "Copy listings.csv to listings-bad.csv and add a row with price “free” rather than numeric zero. Run the finder on that copy and inspect rejected in the output. Then record how you will recheck stale availability before contacting anyone.", "explanation": "Do not silently coerce missing/ambiguous prices to free. Observation timestamps support freshness checks; this starter does not automatically expire listings.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": "python finder.py listings-bad.csv --max-km 5 --out bad-report.json", "macos": "python3 finder.py listings-bad.csv --max-km 5 --out bad-report.json", "linux": "python3 finder.py listings-bad.csv --max-km 5 --out bad-report.json" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "expected_result": "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "resources": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Prove a bad row is visible", "success_condition": "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "how_to_verify": "Record the malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [ "rejected row" ], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify prove a bad row is visible?", "answer": "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use finder.py, listings.csv. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to prove a bad row is visible. The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "demo": "Copy listings.csv to listings-bad.csv and add a row with price “free” rather than numeric zero. Run the finder on that copy and inspect rejected in the output. Then record how you will recheck stale availability before contacting anyone.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate prove a bad row is visible", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Copy listings.csv to listings-bad.csv and add a row with price “free” rather than numeric zero. Run the finder on that copy and inspect rejected in the output. Then record how you will recheck stale availability before contacting anyone. The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "on_screen_text": [ "Prove a bad row is visible", "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Copy listings.csv to listings-bad.csv and add a row with price “free” rather than numeric zero. Run the finder on that copy and inspect rejected in the output. Then record how you will recheck stale availability before contacting anyone.", "Inspect the result: The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Copy listings.csv to listings-bad.csv and add a row with price “free” rather than numeric zero. Run the finder on that copy and inspect rejected in the output. Then record how you will recheck stale availability before contacting anyone.", "The malformed row is reported as rejected; existing valid matches still appear; availability will be checked manually." ] }, "step_id": "L05-S01", "lesson_id": "L05" }, { "title": "Prepare a pickup review", "purpose": "A free listing can still involve scams or unsafe pickup. Never send deposits, account codes or payment-link credentials.", "user_action": "Choose one match, fill pickup-checklist.md, and draft a short message that asks whether it is available and when/where to collect. Review the source listing yourself. Do not send through an agent as part of this exercise.", "explanation": "A free listing can still involve scams or unsafe pickup. Never send deposits, account codes or payment-link credentials.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "inspect", "commands": { "all": "" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "pickup-checklist.md" ], "expected_result": "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "resources": [ "pickup-checklist.md" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Prepare a pickup review", "success_condition": "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "how_to_verify": "Record one shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify prepare a pickup review?", "answer": "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use pickup-checklist.md. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to prepare a pickup review. One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "demo": "Choose one match, fill pickup-checklist.md, and draft a short message that asks whether it is available and when/where to collect. Review the source listing yourself. Do not send through an agent as part of this exercise.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate prepare a pickup review", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Choose one match, fill pickup-checklist.md, and draft a short message that asks whether it is available and when/where to collect. Review the source listing yourself. Do not send through an agent as part of this exercise. One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "on_screen_text": [ "Prepare a pickup review", "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Choose one match, fill pickup-checklist.md, and draft a short message that asks whether it is available and when/where to collect. Review the source listing yourself. Do not send through an agent as part of this exercise.", "Inspect the result: One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Choose one match, fill pickup-checklist.md, and draft a short message that asks whether it is available and when/where to collect. Review the source listing yourself. Do not send through an agent as part of this exercise.", "One shortlist item has a source, recent availability check, transport plan and reviewed draft." ] }, "step_id": "L06-S01", "lesson_id": "L06" }, { "title": "Repeat the workflow on a new list", "purpose": "The finished bot is a local shortlist builder. Automated platform collection, notifications and outreach require separate scoped integration.", "user_action": "Replace the sample rows with at least three permitted listings or newly invented test cases. Include one qualifying free item and one explicit rejection. Run the filter, inspect the source URLs and record the decisions.", "explanation": "The finished bot is a local shortlist builder. Automated platform collection, notifications and outreach require separate scoped integration.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": "python finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json", "macos": "python3 finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json", "linux": "python3 finder.py listings.csv --max-km 5 --out matches.json" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "expected_result": "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "resources": [ "finder.py", "listings.csv" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Repeat the workflow on a new list", "success_condition": "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "how_to_verify": "Record fINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [ "FINDER PASS" ], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify repeat the workflow on a new list?", "answer": "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use finder.py, listings.csv. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to repeat the workflow on a new list. FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "demo": "Replace the sample rows with at least three permitted listings or newly invented test cases. Include one qualifying free item and one explicit rejection. Run the filter, inspect the source URLs and record the decisions.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate repeat the workflow on a new list", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Replace the sample rows with at least three permitted listings or newly invented test cases. Include one qualifying free item and one explicit rejection. Run the filter, inspect the source URLs and record the decisions. FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "on_screen_text": [ "Repeat the workflow on a new list", "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Replace the sample rows with at least three permitted listings or newly invented test cases. Include one qualifying free item and one explicit rejection. Run the filter, inspect the source URLs and record the decisions.", "Inspect the result: FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Replace the sample rows with at least three permitted listings or newly invented test cases. Include one qualifying free item and one explicit rejection. Run the filter, inspect the source URLs and record the decisions.", "FINDER PASS produces the expected shortlist, with no duplicate IDs and explained rejections." ] }, "step_id": "L07-S01", "lesson_id": "L07" }, { "title": "Write a repeatable onboarding checklist", "purpose": "The September 23 BuildBotsBetter profile wipe removed Desktop, Documents and hidden agent memory together. Repeatable onboarding protects the knowledge needed to recover.", "user_action": "Fill in onboarding-checklist.md for your agent. Record AGENTS.md, the tool’s user settings and memory folder, the assigned workspace, permissions, guard location, backup schedule, and a final proof task. Keep the checklist in your project.", "explanation": "The September 23 BuildBotsBetter profile wipe removed Desktop, Documents and hidden agent memory together. Repeatable onboarding protects the knowledge needed to recover.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "inspect", "commands": { "all": "" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "expected_result": "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "resources": [ "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Write a repeatable onboarding checklist", "success_condition": "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "how_to_verify": "Record the checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify write a repeatable onboarding checklist?", "answer": "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use onboarding-checklist.md. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to write a repeatable onboarding checklist. The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "demo": "Fill in onboarding-checklist.md for your agent. Record AGENTS.md, the tool’s user settings and memory folder, the assigned workspace, permissions, guard location, backup schedule, and a final proof task. Keep the checklist in your project.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate write a repeatable onboarding checklist", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Fill in onboarding-checklist.md for your agent. Record AGENTS.md, the tool’s user settings and memory folder, the assigned workspace, permissions, guard location, backup schedule, and a final proof task. Keep the checklist in your project. The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "on_screen_text": [ "Write a repeatable onboarding checklist", "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Fill in onboarding-checklist.md for your agent. Record AGENTS.md, the tool’s user settings and memory folder, the assigned workspace, permissions, guard location, backup schedule, and a final proof task. Keep the checklist in your project.", "Inspect the result: The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Fill in onboarding-checklist.md for your agent. Record AGENTS.md, the tool’s user settings and memory folder, the assigned workspace, permissions, guard location, backup schedule, and a final proof task. Keep the checklist in your project.", "The checklist contains a concrete path and owner for rules, memory, permissions, guard, backup, restore and final verification." ] }, "step_id": "L08-S01", "lesson_id": "L08" }, { "title": "Demonstrate the variable-path limit safely", "purpose": "A command-text hook can miss a target computed inside a script or variable. This demonstrator checks resolved paths but is not an operating-system sandbox. For a real operation, enforce the resolved boundary at the operation itself; symlinks and races still require care.", "user_action": "Run workspace_guard.py --self-test. Read the source: the target is resolved before deciding. The variable_target case points at the home folder but performs no filesystem operation. Compare this with a hook that sees only command text.", "explanation": "A command-text hook can miss a target computed inside a script or variable. This demonstrator checks resolved paths but is not an operating-system sandbox. For a real operation, enforce the resolved boundary at the operation itself; symlinks and races still require care.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": "python workspace_guard.py --self-test", "macos": "python3 workspace_guard.py --self-test", "linux": "python3 workspace_guard.py --self-test" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "workspace_guard.py" ], "expected_result": "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "resources": [ "workspace_guard.py" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Demonstrate the variable-path limit safely", "success_condition": "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "how_to_verify": "Record gUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "I can repeat this action from the saved input." ], "tokens": [ "GUARD PASS" ], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify demonstrate the variable-path limit safely?", "answer": "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use workspace_guard.py. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": { "question": "Does a command-text hook guarantee safety for a path computed inside a script?", "answer_type": "single_choice", "choices": [ "No; add enforcement at the resolved operation boundary and independent recovery.", "Yes, because the command looks harmless." ], "correct_answer": 0, "explanation": "The profile-wipe failure can involve a runtime variable whose value the text hook cannot see." }, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to demonstrate the variable-path limit safely. GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "demo": "Run workspace_guard.py --self-test. Read the source: the target is resolved before deciding. The variable_target case points at the home folder but performs no filesystem operation. Compare this with a hook that sees only command text.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate demonstrate the variable-path limit safely", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Run workspace_guard.py --self-test. Read the source: the target is resolved before deciding. The variable_target case points at the home folder but performs no filesystem operation. Compare this with a hook that sees only command text. GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "on_screen_text": [ "Demonstrate the variable-path limit safely", "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Run workspace_guard.py --self-test. Read the source: the target is resolved before deciding. The variable_target case points at the home folder but performs no filesystem operation. Compare this with a hook that sees only command text.", "Inspect the result: GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Run workspace_guard.py --self-test. Read the source: the target is resolved before deciding. The variable_target case points at the home folder but performs no filesystem operation. Compare this with a hook that sees only command text.", "GUARD PASS reports inside allowed and profile, outside, variable-derived profile and workspace root denied; no deletion was executed." ] }, "step_id": "L08-S02", "lesson_id": "L08" }, { "title": "Verify the actual protection in your tool", "purpose": "A broken hook that blocks everything can look like protection. Some tools fail open when hooks fail. Codex hook changes need review/trust; Grok Build needs its own deny protocol; Antigravity uses a different JSON protocol. Never treat a prompt rule or an inactive hook as enforcement.", "user_action": "For CLI tools, open the hook/permissions screen and confirm the configured guard is active. Use your tool’s documented pre-command hook protocol; the BBB working reference is linked in Sources. Run a harmless directory listing, then a guard dry-run targeting the profile. Do not execute a destructive profile probe. Grok Bot has no proven local shell guard here: use project-only tasks and reviewed actions, with backups.", "explanation": "A broken hook that blocks everything can look like protection. Some tools fail open when hooks fail. Codex hook changes need review/trust; Grok Build needs its own deny protocol; Antigravity uses a different JSON protocol. Never treat a prompt rule or an inactive hook as enforcement.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "inspect", "commands": { "all": "" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "workspace_guard.py", "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "expected_result": "A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "resources": [ "workspace_guard.py", "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Verify the actual protection in your tool", "success_condition": "A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "how_to_verify": "Record a harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "The harmless command succeeds.", "The boundary dry-run denies a profile target.", "I recorded the tool’s active hook state, or explicitly recorded that this tool has no working local guard." ], "tokens": [], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I install a guard for this tool?", "answer": "Use the linked BBB safety reference for the exact tool/version protocol. Merge into the existing hooks instead of overwriting settings. Review/trust the hook if required, then verify a harmless call and a denied dry-run. The workspace_guard.py file is a teaching demonstration, not a universal hook adapter." }, { "question": "Does Grok Bot have a working local delete guard?", "answer": "The project’s live September 29 tests found no working shell hook. Restrict the tasks and workspace you hand it, keep independent backups, and do not claim local deletion is guarded." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to verify the actual protection in your tool. A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "demo": "For CLI tools, open the hook/permissions screen and confirm the configured guard is active. Use your tool’s documented pre-command hook protocol; the BBB working reference is linked in Sources. Run a harmless directory listing, then a guard dry-run targeting the profile. Do not execute a destructive profile probe. Grok Bot has no proven local shell guard here: use project-only tasks and reviewed actions, with backups.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate verify the actual protection in your tool", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "For CLI tools, open the hook/permissions screen and confirm the configured guard is active. Use your tool’s documented pre-command hook protocol; the BBB working reference is linked in Sources. Run a harmless directory listing, then a guard dry-run targeting the profile. Do not execute a destructive profile probe. Grok Bot has no proven local shell guard here: use project-only tasks and reviewed actions, with backups. A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "on_screen_text": [ "Verify the actual protection in your tool", "A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "For CLI tools, open the hook/permissions screen and confirm the configured guard is active. Use your tool’s documented pre-command hook protocol; the BBB working reference is linked in Sources. Run a harmless directory listing, then a guard dry-run targeting the profile. Do not execute a destructive profile probe. Grok Bot has no proven local shell guard here: use project-only tasks and reviewed actions, with backups.", "Inspect the result: A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "For CLI tools, open the hook/permissions screen and confirm the configured guard is active. Use your tool’s documented pre-command hook protocol; the BBB working reference is linked in Sources. Run a harmless directory listing, then a guard dry-run targeting the profile. Do not execute a destructive profile probe. Grok Bot has no proven local shell guard here: use project-only tasks and reviewed actions, with backups.", "A harmless command runs, the guard dry-run returns DENY, and the checklist records the actual hook protocol and active state or the Grok Bot limitation." ] }, "step_id": "L08-S03", "lesson_id": "L08" }, { "title": "Enable a real backup of memory and project files", "purpose": "System Restore alone is not a personal-file backup. Previous Versions can disappear as shadow storage fills; OneDrive’s common-folder backup omits hidden agent folders.", "user_action": "Connect a second backup drive. Windows: configure System Protection as additional recovery and use a scheduled copy/File History that explicitly includes hidden agent folders. macOS: configure Time Machine and verify dot folders are included. Linux: use a home backup such as restic/Deja Dup; Timeshift omits /home by default. Download the copy-only profile backup script for your platform, inspect it, and adapt the folder list to your tool. Record the last successful scheduled run; protect backup access because it may contain credentials.", "explanation": "System Restore alone is not a personal-file backup. Previous Versions can disappear as shadow storage fills; OneDrive’s common-folder backup omits hidden agent folders.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": ".\\profile-backup.ps1 -Destination D:\\Backups\\llm-profiles", "macos": "bash profile-backup.sh /Volumes/YourBackup/llm-profiles", "linux": "bash profile-backup.sh /media/YourBackup/llm-profiles" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "profile-backup.ps1", "profile-backup.sh", "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "expected_result": "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "resources": [ "profile-backup.ps1", "profile-backup.sh", "onboarding-checklist.md" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Enable a real backup of memory and project files", "success_condition": "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "how_to_verify": "Record a backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "The destination is a mounted second drive.", "The hidden memory/settings folders and project files are included.", "An automated backup is enabled and its latest successful run is recorded." ], "tokens": [], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The backup drive is missing or the script reports a failure", "likely_cause": "The destination may be on the same volume, unmounted, or unwritable.", "diagnostic_question": "Can you create a scratch file on the actual second drive?", "fix": "Mount the drive and choose an accessible backup directory. Inspect every error; robocopy codes 8 and higher are failures.", "alternative_fix": "Use the operating system backup application and verify the same folder coverage and successful run.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Mount the drive and choose an accessible backup directory. Inspect every error; robocopy codes 8 and higher are failures." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify enable a real backup of memory and project files?", "answer": "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use profile-backup.ps1, profile-backup.sh, onboarding-checklist.md. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to enable a real backup of memory and project files. A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "demo": "Connect a second backup drive. Windows: configure System Protection as additional recovery and use a scheduled copy/File History that explicitly includes hidden agent folders. macOS: configure Time Machine and verify dot folders are included. Linux: use a home backup such as restic/Deja Dup; Timeshift omits /home by default. Download the copy-only profile backup script for your platform, inspect it, and adapt the folder list to your tool. Record the last successful scheduled run; protect backup access because it may contain credentials.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Mount the drive and choose an accessible backup directory. Inspect every error; robocopy codes 8 and higher are failures.", "help": "Can you create a scratch file on the actual second drive?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate enable a real backup of memory and project files", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Connect a second backup drive. Windows: configure System Protection as additional recovery and use a scheduled copy/File History that explicitly includes hidden agent folders. macOS: configure Time Machine and verify dot folders are included. Linux: use a home backup such as restic/Deja Dup; Timeshift omits /home by default. Download the copy-only profile backup script for your platform, inspect it, and adapt the folder list to your tool. Record the last successful scheduled run; protect backup access because it may contain credentials. A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "on_screen_text": [ "Enable a real backup of memory and project files", "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Connect a second backup drive. Windows: configure System Protection as additional recovery and use a scheduled copy/File History that explicitly includes hidden agent folders. macOS: configure Time Machine and verify dot folders are included. Linux: use a home backup such as restic/Deja Dup; Timeshift omits /home by default. Download the copy-only profile backup script for your platform, inspect it, and adapt the folder list to your tool. Record the last successful scheduled run; protect backup access because it may contain credentials.", "Inspect the result: A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Connect a second backup drive. Windows: configure System Protection as additional recovery and use a scheduled copy/File History that explicitly includes hidden agent folders. macOS: configure Time Machine and verify dot folders are included. Linux: use a home backup such as restic/Deja Dup; Timeshift omits /home by default. Download the copy-only profile backup script for your platform, inspect it, and adapt the folder list to your tool. Record the last successful scheduled run; protect backup access because it may contain credentials.", "A backup on another drive includes the tool’s user settings and memory folder and this project, and a successful schedule/time is recorded." ] }, "step_id": "L08-S04", "lesson_id": "L08" }, { "title": "Practice a hash-verified restore", "purpose": "A backup becomes useful only when restoration has been practiced. A same-volume practice copy proves the procedure but not protection against disk failure.", "user_action": "Run restore_drill.py with a separate backup directory. The script creates a new proof file, copies it, restores a second copy, and compares SHA256 hashes. Then restore one non-secret file from your actual agent memory backup into a separate scratch directory and open it; do not overwrite the live profile.", "explanation": "A backup becomes useful only when restoration has been practiced. A same-volume practice copy proves the procedure but not protection against disk failure.", "estimated_time": "6 min", "action_type": "command", "commands": { "windows": "python restore_drill.py --backup-root D:\\Backups\\bbb-practice --work-root practice", "macos": "python3 restore_drill.py --backup-root /Volumes/YourBackup/bbb-practice --work-root practice", "linux": "python3 restore_drill.py --backup-root /media/YourBackup/bbb-practice --work-root practice" }, "command_type": "shell", "required_inputs": [ "restore_drill.py" ], "expected_result": "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "resources": [ "restore_drill.py" ], "checkpoint": { "what_is_being_checked": "Practice a hash-verified restore", "success_condition": "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "how_to_verify": "Record rESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch. Include the actual result or a specific observation; do not paste credentials.", "criteria": [ "The proof file SHA256 hashes match.", "I restored and opened a non-secret memory/settings file from my real backup.", "The restored file is in scratch; the live profile was not overwritten." ], "tokens": [ "RESTORE PASS" ], "user_visible_success_message": "Evidence saved. RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "failure_message": "Compare the observed output with the required result before continuing.", "troubleshooting_path": "Open the help for this step." }, "troubleshooting": [ { "problem": "The result differs from the checkpoint", "likely_cause": "You may be in a different folder or using a different input/version.", "diagnostic_question": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?", "fix": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "alternative_fix": "Open the supplied resource and inspect the input manually; use the expected-result example to narrow the difference.", "when_to_escalate": "Stop after two explained attempts if the problem needs account access, permissions or changes outside this workspace. Share redacted evidence.", "bot_coach_response": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "How do I verify practice a hash-verified restore?", "answer": "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch. Keep the command or observation with your evidence." }, { "question": "Which files do I need for this step?", "answer": "Use restore_drill.py. Work in the same practice folder." } ], "quiz": null, "coach": { "intro": "We are going to practice a hash-verified restore. RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "demo": "Run restore_drill.py with a separate backup directory. The script creates a new proof file, copies it, restores a second copy, and compares SHA256 hashes. Then restore one non-secret file from your actual agent memory backup into a separate scratch directory and open it; do not overwrite the live profile.", "handoff": "Try this in your own practice workspace, then compare the result.", "success": "Keep that result with your evidence.", "failure": "Compare the input filename and working directory with this step. Rerun only after correcting that difference.", "help": "What is the current directory, exact command, exit code and complete output?" }, "video": { "purpose": "Demonstrate practice a hash-verified restore", "duration_target": "45–75 seconds", "visual_type": "step walkthrough with optional browser narration; no rendered video is claimed", "narration_script": "Run restore_drill.py with a separate backup directory. The script creates a new proof file, copies it, restores a second copy, and compares SHA256 hashes. Then restore one non-secret file from your actual agent memory backup into a separate scratch directory and open it; do not overwrite the live profile. RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "on_screen_text": [ "Practice a hash-verified restore", "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch." ], "screen_recording_instructions": [ "Run restore_drill.py with a separate backup directory. The script creates a new proof file, copies it, restores a second copy, and compares SHA256 hashes. Then restore one non-secret file from your actual agent memory backup into a separate scratch directory and open it; do not overwrite the live profile.", "Inspect the result: RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch.", "Record the evidence and check each criterion." ], "animation_instructions": "Highlight the action, then the corresponding result; avoid motion during command copying.", "cursor_instructions": "Point to the exact input and checkpoint; do not hide errors.", "important_visuals": [ "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch." ], "bot_position": "right sidebar", "bot_expression": "calm", "transition": "Continue after checkpoint", "captions": [ "Run restore_drill.py with a separate backup directory. The script creates a new proof file, copies it, restores a second copy, and compares SHA256 hashes. Then restore one non-secret file from your actual agent memory backup into a separate scratch directory and open it; do not overwrite the live profile.", "RESTORE PASS contains matching hashes; the actual memory file is readable after restoration into scratch." ] }, "step_id": "L08-S05", "lesson_id": "L08" } ], "resources": [ { "resource_id": "R001", "name": "workspace_guard.py", "type": "py", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# VERSION HISTORY\n# 2026-10-05 EDT | chatgpt_codex | overnight-catalog | v1: learner resource.\n\"\"\"Dry-run resolved-path boundary demonstration. This script never deletes anything.\"\"\"\nimport argparse\nfrom pathlib import Path\n\ndef permitted(target, workspace):\n root = Path(workspace).resolve()\n candidate = Path(target).resolve()\n home = Path.home().resolve()\n if root == home or root == root.anchor or root in home.parents:\n return False\n return candidate != root and root in candidate.parents and candidate != home and candidate not in home.parents\n\ndef main():\n p=argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__)\n p.add_argument('--workspace',default='practice')\n p.add_argument('--target')\n p.add_argument('--self-test',action='store_true')\n a=p.parse_args()\n root=Path(a.workspace).resolve()\n if a.self_test:\n assert permitted(root/'proof.txt',root)\n assert not permitted(Path.home(),root)\n assert not permitted(root.parent/'outside.txt',root)\n assert not permitted(root,root)\n variable_target=Path.home()\n assert not permitted(variable_target,root)\n print('GUARD PASS: inside allowed; profile, variable-derived profile, outside, workspace root denied; no deletion executed')\n else:\n if not a.target:p.error('--target required')\n allowed=permitted(a.target,a.workspace)\n print(('ALLOW' if allowed else 'DENY')+': resolved boundary; dry-run only')\n raise SystemExit(0 if allowed else 2)\nif __name__=='__main__':main()\n", "filename": "workspace_guard.py", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R002", "name": "restore_drill.py", "type": "py", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# VERSION HISTORY\n# 2026-10-05 EDT | chatgpt_codex | overnight-catalog | v1: learner resource.\n\"\"\"Backup and restore a new proof file only; never edits an existing file or profile.\"\"\"\nimport argparse,hashlib,json,logging\nfrom datetime import datetime,timezone\nfrom pathlib import Path\nimport shutil\ndef digest(p):return hashlib.sha256(p.read_bytes()).hexdigest()\ndef main():\n a=argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__)\n a.add_argument('--backup-root',required=True)\n a.add_argument('--work-root',default='practice')\n x=a.parse_args()\n run=datetime.now(timezone.utc).strftime('%Y%m%dT%H%M%S%fZ')\n work=Path(x.work_root).resolve()/('restore-'+run)\n backup=Path(x.backup_root).resolve()/('restore-'+run)\n if work==backup or work in backup.parents or backup in work.parents:raise SystemExit('Use separate, non-overlapping work and backup roots')\n work.mkdir(parents=True,exist_ok=False);backup.mkdir(parents=True,exist_ok=False)\n logging.basicConfig(filename=work/'drill.log',encoding='utf-8',level=logging.INFO)\n source=work/'proof.txt';source.write_text('BuildBotsBetter restore proof '+run,encoding='utf-8')\n shutil.copy2(source,backup/'proof.txt')\n restored=work/'restored.txt';shutil.copy2(backup/'proof.txt',restored)\n assert digest(source)==digest(restored)\n receipt={'result':'RESTORE PASS','source_sha256':digest(source),'restored_sha256':digest(restored),'backup_root':str(backup),'off_volume':work.anchor.lower()!=backup.anchor.lower(),'scope':'new proof file only; does not establish a scheduled profile backup'}\n (work/'receipt.json').write_text(json.dumps(receipt,indent=2),encoding='utf-8')\n logging.info('Proof backup and hash-verified restore completed')\n print(json.dumps(receipt,indent=2))\n if not receipt['off_volume']:print('SAME VOLUME: practice passed; configure a second drive for disaster recovery')\nif __name__=='__main__':main()\n", "filename": "restore_drill.py", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R003", "name": "onboarding-checklist.md", "type": "md", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# Repeatable agent onboarding\nagent:\ntool version:\nrules file:\nmemory/settings location:\nassigned workspace:\npermissions / actions needing approval:\nhook location and protocol:\nguard active (harmless command + denied dry-run):\nvariable-derived path limit understood:\nbackup destination (second drive):\nbackup schedule / last successful run:\nrestored memory file / matching SHA256:\nfinal task / evidence / reviewer:\n\nProtect memory/settings and project files. A prompt rule is not an operating-system boundary.\nA command-text hook can miss a path computed in a script or variable. Resolve paths at the\noperation boundary and fail closed; keep independent backups and monitoring.\nWindows System Restore reverts system components, not a reliable personal-file backup.\nOneDrive folder backup does not automatically include hidden agent folders.\nmacOS: check Time Machine includes hidden agent folders. Linux: Timeshift excludes /home by\ndefault; use a separate home backup or explicitly include it.\n", "filename": "onboarding-checklist.md", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R004", "name": "profile-backup.ps1", "type": "ps1", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# VERSION HISTORY\n# 2026-10-05 EDT | chatgpt_codex | overnight-catalog | v1: copy-only explicit profile backup.\nparam([Parameter(Mandatory=$true)][string]$Destination,[string]$ProjectPath=(Get-Location).Path)\n$ErrorActionPreference='Stop'\n$destRoot=[IO.Path]::GetFullPath($Destination)\n$profileRoot=[IO.Path]::GetFullPath($env:USERPROFILE)\nif ([IO.Path]::GetPathRoot($destRoot) -eq [IO.Path]::GetPathRoot($profileRoot)) { throw 'Choose a backup destination on a second drive.' }\nif (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath ([IO.Path]::GetPathRoot($destRoot)))) { throw 'Backup drive is unavailable.' }\n$runDir=Join-Path $destRoot (Get-Date -Format 'yyyyMMdd-HHmmss-fff')\nNew-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $runDir -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null\nforeach ($folderName in @('.codex','.claude','.grok','.qwen','.gemini')) {\n $sourceDir=Join-Path $profileRoot $folderName\n if (Test-Path -LiteralPath $sourceDir) {\n $copyDir=Join-Path $runDir $folderName\n & robocopy $sourceDir $copyDir /E /XJ /R:1 /W:1 /COPY:DAT /DCOPY:DAT /NP\n if ($LASTEXITCODE -ge 8) { throw \"Backup failed for $folderName (robocopy $LASTEXITCODE).\" }\n }\n}\n$projectSource=[IO.Path]::GetFullPath($ProjectPath)\nif (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $projectSource -PathType Container)) { throw 'Project directory is unavailable.' }\n& robocopy $projectSource (Join-Path $runDir 'project') /E /XJ /R:1 /W:1 /COPY:DAT /DCOPY:DAT /NP\nif ($LASTEXITCODE -ge 8) { throw \"Project backup failed (robocopy $LASTEXITCODE).\" }\n\"PROFILE BACKUP PASS: $runDir\"\n# Copy-only: no /MIR, /PURGE or deletion. Backup may contain credentials; protect the drive.\n# Add the Grok Bot profile and project path explicitly after finding them in your own installation.\n", "filename": "profile-backup.ps1", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R005", "name": "profile-backup.sh", "type": "sh", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "#!/usr/bin/env bash\n# VERSION HISTORY\n# 2026-10-05 EDT | chatgpt_codex | overnight-catalog | v1: copy-only explicit profile backup.\nset -euo pipefail\ndest=${1:?Pass a mounted external-drive backup directory}\nproject=${2:-$PWD}\nmkdir -p \"$dest\"\nif [ \"$(df -P \"$HOME\" | tail -1 | awk '{print $1}')\" = \"$(df -P \"$dest\" | tail -1 | awk '{print $1}')\" ]; then\n echo 'Choose a destination on another mounted filesystem.' >&2; exit 2\nfi\nrun=\"$dest/$(date -u +%Y%m%dT%H%M%SZ)-$$\"\nmkdir \"$run\"\nfor name in .codex .claude .grok .qwen .gemini; do\n if [ -d \"$HOME/$name\" ]; then cp -pR \"$HOME/$name\" \"$run/$name\"; fi\ndone\nif [ ! -d \"$project\" ]; then echo 'Project directory is unavailable.' >&2; exit 2; fi\ncp -pR \"$project\" \"$run/project\"\necho \"PROFILE BACKUP PASS: $run\"\n# This backup can contain credentials; protect access to the backup drive.\n", "filename": "profile-backup.sh", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R006", "name": "listings.csv", "type": "csv", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "id,title,price,distance_km,url,observed_at,status\nchair-1,Wooden chair,0,2,https://example.com/chair,2026-10-05T10:00:00Z,available\nchair-1,Wooden chair,0,2,https://example.com/chair,2026-10-05T10:00:00Z,available\ndesk-2,Desk,25,3,https://example.com/desk,2026-10-05T10:00:00Z,available\nlamp-3,Lamp,0,18,https://example.com/lamp,2026-10-05T10:00:00Z,available\nsofa-4,Sofa,0,4,https://example.com/sofa,2026-10-05T10:00:00Z,collected\n", "filename": "listings.csv", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R007", "name": "finder.py", "type": "py", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# VERSION HISTORY\n# 2026-10-05 EDT | chatgpt_codex | overnight-catalog | v1: learner resource.\n\"\"\"Filter your permitted CSV export. Never logs into or scrapes a marketplace.\"\"\"\nimport argparse,csv,json,logging\nfrom decimal import Decimal,InvalidOperation\nfrom pathlib import Path\nfrom datetime import datetime\ndef find(path,max_km):\n matches=[];seen=set();rejected=[]\n with open(path,encoding='utf-8-sig',newline='') as f:\n reader=csv.DictReader(f)\n required={'id','title','price','distance_km','url','observed_at','status'}\n if not required.issubset(reader.fieldnames or []):raise ValueError('CSV headers missing: '+', '.join(sorted(required-set(reader.fieldnames or []))))\n for n,row in enumerate(reader,2):\n try:\n if not row['id'].strip():raise ValueError('missing id')\n price=Decimal(row['price']);distance=Decimal(row['distance_km'])\n if not price.is_finite() or not distance.is_finite() or distance<0 or price<0:raise ValueError('invalid price or distance')\n dt=datetime.fromisoformat(row['observed_at'].replace('Z','+00:00'))\n if dt.tzinfo is None:raise ValueError('timestamp needs timezone')\n if not row['url'].startswith(('https://','http://')):raise ValueError('invalid source URL')\n if row['id'] in seen:continue\n seen.add(row['id'])\n if price==0 and distance<=max_km and row['status'].casefold()=='available':matches.append(row)\n except (ValueError,InvalidOperation,KeyError) as e:rejected.append({'row':n,'reason':str(e)})\n return {'matches':matches,'rejected':rejected,'count':len(matches),'action':'draft only; verify availability and contact manually'}\ndef main():\n p=argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__);p.add_argument('csv');p.add_argument('--max-km',type=Decimal,default=Decimal('5'));p.add_argument('--out',default='matches.json');a=p.parse_args()\n if not a.max_km.is_finite() or a.max_km<0:p.error('max-km must be finite and nonnegative')\n Path('logs').mkdir(exist_ok=True);logging.basicConfig(filename='logs/finder.log',encoding='utf-8',level=logging.INFO)\n result=find(a.csv,a.max_km);Path(a.out).write_text(json.dumps(result,indent=2),encoding='utf-8');logging.info('matches=%d rejected=%d',result['count'],len(result['rejected']));print('FINDER PASS: '+str(result['count'])+' match(es), '+str(len(result['rejected']))+' rejected row(s)')\nif __name__=='__main__':main()\n", "filename": "finder.py", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" }, { "resource_id": "R008", "name": "pickup-checklist.md", "type": "md", "purpose": "Working resource used by this Build; inspect before running.", "contents": "# Pickup review\nSource URL:\nLast observed UTC:\nAvailability confirmed:\nTransport and lifting plan:\nPublic pickup / person informed:\nNo deposits, verification codes or payment links:\nDraft message (send manually only):\n", "filename": "pickup-checklist.md", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json.resources", "version": "2.0" } ], "bot_coach": { "bot_name": "Buzz", "bot_role": "Offline reviewed step coach", "personality": "patient and concrete", "tone": "plain", "teaching_style": "hint, diagnostic, action, checkpoint", "introduction": "Ask about the current step. I use reviewed local answers and queue unknown questions for review.", "encouragement_style": "Focus on observed results.", "troubleshooting_style": "Ask for the smallest reproducible evidence.", "limits": "This offline coach does not call an LLM or inspect your computer. Unknown questions enter a local exportable review queue, not a shared SQL FAQ." }, "coach_interaction_model": { "stuck": "current diagnostic and first repair", "meaning": "current explanation", "error": "current troubleshooting", "why": "purpose", "skip": "require equivalent evidence", "alternative": "documented alternative", "finished": "record actual output", "start_over": "export then reset only this Build", "progressive_assistance": [ "hint", "diagnostic", "walkthrough", "resource solution" ] }, "website_specification": { "layout": "Lesson outline, actionable step, current-context coach", "features": [ "platform selectors", "command copy with selection fallback", "evidence checklist", "practical quiz", "downloadable resource ZIP", "local progress", "evidence export", "unknown-question review queue" ], "checkpoint_model": "Learner supplies observations/output; tokens check expected shape only, not host truth.", "navigation": "Browse freely; checked next-button progression retains evidence.", "video": "spec-driven walkthrough and optional speech; full rendered media is a downstream production task." }, "final_test": { "test_name": "Repeat the core workflow and restore its evidence", "instructions": "Repeat the last product-specific checkpoint from a fresh practice input, preserve actual output, then complete the Build Bot Better guard and restore checks. Export the evidence.", "required_inputs": [ "workspace_guard.py", "restore_drill.py", "onboarding-checklist.md", "listings.csv", "finder.py", "pickup-checklist.md" ], "success_conditions": [ "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "Core output can be reproduced", "Guard limit explained", "Backup and restoration evidence retained" ], "automated_tests": "catalog_check.py records browser behavior and executable resources, with explicit scope.", "manual_tests": [ "Review actual account sign-in where needed", "Check source/data assumptions", "Restore one real non-secret memory file" ], "expected_output": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "failure_paths": "Use the specific step diagnostic, retain failure evidence and stop when access is required." }, "extensions": [ { "title": "Use your own input", "action": "Replace the sample with one permitted real input and rerun the same checks." }, { "title": "Add one failure case", "action": "Create a malformed or missing input; prove the workflow fails visibly and recovers." }, { "title": "Automate after review", "action": "Write a bounded schedule with logging and a stop condition; obtain approval for external actions separately." } ], "metadata": { "SEO_title": "Free Stuff / Marketplace Finder | BuildBotsBetter", "SEO_description": "A reproducible filter that selects available zero-price listings within your distance limit, deduplicates IDs, reports bad rows, and produces a reviewed pickup shortlist.", "SEO_keywords": [ "free-stuff-finder", "guided build", "verified outcome" ], "difficulty": "beginner", "related_builds": [ "dogfooding", "buildbotsbetter-onboarding" ], "next_recommended_build": "dogfooding" }, "automation_map": [ { "output": "website", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "walkthrough", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "bot dialogue", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "resources", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "quiz", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "captions", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true }, { "output": "metadata", "generated_from": "BUILD_SPEC.json", "human_review_required": true } ], "quality_assurance_report": { "scope": "Original instructional content, reviewed against shared brief; execution and browser receipts are stored under logs/catalog-acceptance.", "known_limits": [ "macOS branches require verification on a real Mac.", "Account sign-in, eligibility and subscriptions must be verified by the learner.", "Browser evidence completion is self-reported; it is not machine access to a host." ] }, "sources": [ { "title": "Python CSV formats and quoting", "url": "https://docs.python.org/3/library/csv.html" } ], "known_uncertainties": [ "External tool interfaces and plan availability can change; check the linked official source and local --help." ] }