Set min_messages_between to 1

Allows a surface on consecutive messages, leaving cooldown_seconds as
the only spacing gate. At 2 a memory could never follow the one before
it, which suppressed the third hit in a run of related prompts.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

.aipass/hooks.json

@@ -44,6 +44,11 @@
       "matcher": "",
       "max_per_session": 10
     },
+    "feedback_pulse": {
+      "enabled": false,
+      "handler": "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse.handle",
+      "matcher": ""
+    },
     "auto_process": {
       "enabled": true,
       "handler": "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.lifecycle.auto_process.handle",

.claude/provider_manifest.json

@@ -4,11 +4,17 @@
   "cli": {
     "claude": {
       "hooks": [
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:presence_gate", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:persistent_alert", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:tier0_kernel", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:navmap", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:branch_prompt", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:identity_injector", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:email_notification", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:compass_recall", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:feedback_pulse", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:auto_process", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
+        {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py UserPromptSubmit:user_message_relay", "event": "UserPromptSubmit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py PreToolUse", "event": "PreToolUse", "matcher": "Bash|Edit|MultiEdit|Write|Read|Grep|Glob|WebSearch|WebFetch|Task"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py PostToolUse", "event": "PostToolUse", "matcher": "Bash|Edit|MultiEdit|Write|NotebookEdit"},
         {"command": "$AIPASS_HOME/.venv/bin/python3 $AIPASS_HOME/src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/bridges/claude.py SubagentStop", "event": "SubagentStop"},

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: "3.13"
       # Hash-pinned tool install (Scorecard: Pinned-Dependencies). Pins ruff to
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
       - run: |
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ jobs:
           # makes every file look born at HEAD, so every README false-fails as
           # "stale". Full history makes CI match a local audit exactly.
           fetch-depth: 0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: "3.13"
       - run: |
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: "3.13"
       - run: |

.github/workflows/e2e-wheel.yml

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
 
       - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
-        uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+        uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
 

.github/workflows/macos-test.yml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
 
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: '3.12'
 

.github/workflows/publish.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ jobs:
       attestations: write
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: "3.13"
       # Hash-pinned tool install (Scorecard: Pinned-Dependencies).

.github/workflows/scorecard.yml

@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ jobs:
           retention-days: 5
 
       - name: "Upload to code-scanning"
-        uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@99df26d4f13ea111d4ec1a7dddef6063f76b97e9 # v4.37.0
+        uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@7188fc363630916deb702c7fdcf4e481b751f97a # v4.37.1
         with:
           sarif_file: results.sarif

.github/workflows/security.yml

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: "3.13"
       # Upgrade pip first: pip-audit scans the whole environment, and the
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ jobs:
       security-events: write
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
-      - uses: github/codeql-action/init@99df26d4f13ea111d4ec1a7dddef6063f76b97e9 # v4.37.0
+      - uses: github/codeql-action/init@7188fc363630916deb702c7fdcf4e481b751f97a # v4.37.1
         with:
           languages: python
-      - uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@99df26d4f13ea111d4ec1a7dddef6063f76b97e9 # v4.37.0
+      - uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@7188fc363630916deb702c7fdcf4e481b751f97a # v4.37.1

.github/workflows/windows-test.yml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@9c091bb21b7c1c1d1991bb908d89e4e9dddfe3e0 # v7.0.0
 
-      - uses: actions/setup-python@ece7cb06caefa5fff74198d8649806c4678c61a1 # v6.3.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@5fda3b95a4ea91299a34e894583c3862153e4b97 # v7.0.0
         with:
           python-version: '3.12'
 

.gitignore

@@ -124,6 +124,12 @@ src/aipass/*/apps/integrations/**
 src/aipass/hooks/tools/*
 !src/aipass/hooks/tools/install_boot_shim.sh
 
+# User/sample projects — each is its own git repo (git init on create).
+# Contents never belong to the AIPass repo; only the catalog README is tracked
+# so the public repo can point at the standalone project repos.
+projects/*
+!projects/README.md
+
 # CI artifacts
 windows-pytest-results/
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -9,8 +9,130 @@ PyPI version — not the changelog header.
 
 ---
 
+## [2026-07-18]
+
+**docs** — root README v3 restructure (DPLAN-0249): single-funnel story with
+zero duplicated commands (install, `aipass new`/`init run`, trees, drone
+examples each taught exactly once), hero link line to aipass.ai/PyPI/r/AIPass,
+three reserved gif slots. Positioning ruling: the README tells only the
+Claude Code on Linux/WSL story — Codex/macOS/Windows mentions and the Roadmap
+section removed (code support unchanged; Docker distribution will serve those
+users later). Earlier same day: stale demo.gif embed dropped (#701) and
+aipass.ai realigned to the v2.7.3 front door.
+
+**v2.7.3** — the onboarding chain: from `git clone` to a conversation with an
+agent that remembers you. Install's three dead-ends are gone — the default
+`init` path, headless runs, and `aipass new` all now end where they should:
+`install` chains through the guided init and **opens a live conversation with
+the AIPass concierge**, first prompt authored with the install report in its
+context. The concierge's Welcome Mode (research-backed opener, one name-ask,
+deferred setup triage, hooks-first health check via a real @hooks dispatch,
+every suggestion with its exact command) was proven in a live multi-turn
+door-test — including the second-session payoff: relaunch, and it picks up
+mid-task where you left off. Plus `aipass new` and the front-door overhaul below.
+
+### Added (onboarding chain — TDPLAN-0014)
+
+- **Install→chat handoff**: after init returns, install `launch_inline`s the
+  concierge with an authored first prompt (fresh-install recognition + binary
+  report). TTY-only; headless returns cleanly.
+- **Welcome Mode** in the concierge branch prompt: capability opener with 3–5
+  concrete starters, single graceful name-ask, ~turn-5 setup push ("every
+  machine is different"), hooks-first verification incl. trust-registry
+  enrollment, setup plan seeded from the cross-OS checklist, Windows→WSL
+  recommendation, prax-monitor + hooksound tips, exact copy-paste command with
+  every suggestion.
+- **Feedback pulse** (@hooks): one ignorable line every ~10 turns with the repo
+  feedback link — `aipass feedback on/off` (alias for `drone @hooks feedback`)
+  turns it off. Registered disabled for the AIPass host itself. 25 tests.
+- **Dead-end kills**: empty-template init now runs handoff + report stages
+  (default path ends in the conversation); non-interactive installs complete
+  with defaults and exit 0 (headless stage 9 prints the launch command instead
+  of spawning); `aipass new` auto-launches into the new project's manager agent
+  on a TTY with a printed fallback and Ctrl-C escape line.
+- **Unified handoff prompt**: one `INIT_PROMPT` constant (was two drifting
+  strings in init_flow vs handoff).
+
+### Fixed (onboarding chain)
+
+- Non-TTY `aipass init run` crashed with EOFError at the first prompt (caught
+  in a live door-test after unit suites ran green — the prompt layer now
+  auto-detects non-TTY and takes defaults).
+- `aipass new` outside an AIPass environment now exits 1 instead of 0.
+- Empty-template handoff messaging no longer claims an agent exists
+  ("Your project is ready", resolved absolute path instead of `cd .`).
+- Stage numbering shows a skip notice instead of silently jumping 5→8.
+
 ## [2026-07-17]
 
+**v2.7.3 (first pass)** — `aipass new` and the front-door overhaul. The `projects/`
+directory is now a first-class playground: `aipass new <name>` creates a fully
+isolated project — own registry, own git repo with a birth commit, born
+deployable — with a full framework resident agent that answers
+`drone @<name>` from inside the project while staying invisible to the host
+roster. ai_mail enforces the project boundary (cross-project mail is refused
+with a pointer to the feedback channel). A live door-test of the aipass CLI
+exposed a blind spot in the audit — perfect structural scores on an unusable
+front door — so seedgo grew two user-facing-quality standards (`cli_ux`,
+`readme_quality`) and a fleet-100 campaign brought every branch's help output
+and README to the house pattern: 17/17 branches at 100%.
+
+### Added
+
+- **`aipass new <name>`** (module + handler): creates `projects/<name>` with
+  registry-first credential linkage (`registry.metadata.id ==
+  passport.citizenship.registry_id`), empty/python templates, interactive
+  template + agent prompts (flags for scripted use), a full framework agent
+  (entry point, modules/handlers skeleton, trinity set, mailbox, tier files),
+  git init + birth commit, and next-step output. 49 tests.
+- **seedgo standards 41–42**: `cli_ux` (8 AST checks — two-tier help, Rich
+  console, styled title, purpose line, --help pointer, Usage, Examples, no
+  exposed internal plumbing) and `readme_quality` (Quick Start with runnable
+  code block, stranger accessibility, invoke/entry-point match, early
+  what-description). 36 tests + case-resolution regression tests.
+- **ai_mail cross-project boundary**: sender and recipient project roots
+  compared on delivery; cross-project sends refused with a feedback-channel
+  pointer. Fail-open for internal/unregistered sends. 13 tests.
+- **Root `.gitignore`**: `projects/*` ignored (each project is its own repo);
+  only the future catalog README stays trackable.
+
+### Added (second pass — the agent becomes a real citizen)
+
+- **`aipass new` agents are now spawn-issued full citizens** (FPLAN-0334): the
+  hand-rolled scaffold in the new_project handler is retired for a
+  `spawn_agent()` call against @spawn's new `project_agent` template — branch
+  prompt, structured mailbox, birth certificate, trinity trio, dashboard,
+  house-pattern entry point, and a branch-style README. One authority issues
+  citizens; project agents inherit template evolution for free.
+- **Agent home = `src/<project>/<agent>/`**, mirroring the host's
+  `src/aipass/<branch>` layout (door-test ruling: the project root is never an
+  agent home). Seat paths are relative like host seats; the registry walk stops
+  at the first project registry. The first agent is the project's **manager**
+  (`citizen_class: manager` — its devpulse), named after the project.
+- **Birth-commit hygiene**: the `.venv` symlink (absolute host path) and the
+  registry lock file are no longer tracked in new projects' birth commits.
+- **Boundary verified live in all four directions**: host↔project email and
+  dispatch all refused — project→host lands on the ai_mail cross-project check
+  with its feedback-channel pointer, closing the leak found in the S319
+  prototype probes.
+
+### Changed
+
+- **aipass front door rebuilt**: `--help` now follows the house pattern with a
+  curated command list, usage, and examples (internal plumbing hidden —
+  `doctor_fix`/`doctor_wire` renamed underscore-private); `aipass help` shows
+  the Q&A screen instead of falling through to the module dump; README
+  rewritten to pass the stranger test with a Quick Start and the correct
+  invocation.
+- **Fleet-100 sweep**: 15 branches gained Quick Start READMEs and/or
+  Usage/Examples help sections — each owner fixed their own front against the
+  new gate.
+- **Debug_Print detector hardened**: the regex-based checker matched `print(`
+  inside string literals (flagging cli_ux_check's own error messages — the
+  auditor was the last branch under 100%). String content is now stripped
+  before matching, with a regression test; plus a depth-5 nesting refactor in
+  the same file.
+
 **v2.7.2** — everything merged since v2.7.1, headlined by the compass decision
 engine v2: curation with supersedes links + write-time conflict advisories
 (Track 1), and ambient recall — rated past decisions now surface verbatim into

README.md

@@ -12,8 +12,15 @@
 </p>
 <p align="center"><strong>Persistent Agent Workspace</strong></p>
 <p align="center"><em>AI agents that remember, collaborate, and never start from zero.</em></p>
+<p align="center">
+  <a href="https://aipass.ai">aipass.ai</a> ·
+  <a href="https://pypi.org/project/aipass/">PyPI</a> ·
+  <a href="https://reddit.com/r/AIPass">r/AIPass</a> ·
+  <a href="https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/discussions">Discussions</a>
+</p>
 
-![demo](assets/demo.gif)
+<!-- GIF SLOT 1 — hero (~20s): clone → ./aipass install → live conversation with the concierge.
+     ![demo](assets/hero.gif) -->
 
 ---
 
@@ -27,51 +34,15 @@ That's not a team. That's a room full of people wearing headphones.
 
 ## What AIPass Does
 
-AIPass is a CLI-native scaffold that adds **persistent memory, identity, and coordination** to your AI agents. You bring your project — AIPass adds the agent layer on top. No UI, no dashboard. You work in your terminal.
-
-```bash
-git clone https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass.git
-cd AIPass
-./aipass install                      # installs everything, then walks you into your first project
-```
-
-One command does it all: builds the environment, puts `aipass` + `drone` on your PATH, then chains straight into a guided init that creates your project, your first agent, and opens a terminal where that agent is already running. Say "hi" — it knows who it is. Come back tomorrow — it remembers.
-
-This is the base framework. It gives your agents the infrastructure to persist, communicate, and organize — everything else you build on top.
-
-Here's what lands in your project:
-
-```
-my-project/
-├── .aipass/                # Project config + prompts
-├── .claude/                # Hooks (injected automatically)
-├── src/my_project/
-│   └── my_agent/
-│       ├── .trinity/       # Identity + memory (3 JSON files)
-│       ├── .ai_mail.local/ # Local mailbox
-│       ├── apps/           # Your agent's code
-│       └── README.md       # Domain knowledge
-├── CLAUDE.md               # Project instructions
-└── MY-PROJECT_REGISTRY.json
-```
-
-Everything is plain files. No daemon, no hidden state. Delete the directory and it's gone.
-
-**Start with one agent.** Add more when you need them:
-
-```bash
-aipass init agent my-agent            # Full agent: apps, mail, memory, identity
-```
-
-**What makes this different:**
+AIPass is a CLI-native scaffold that adds **persistent memory, identity, and coordination** to your AI agents. You bring your project — AIPass adds the agent layer on top. No UI, no dashboard, no cloud. Everything is plain files on your machine; delete the directory and it's gone.
 
 - **Agents are persistent.** They remember across sessions. Expertise develops over time. Nobody starts from zero.
 - **Bring your own project.** AIPass adds agent infrastructure to whatever you're building. It's a scaffold, not a product — you shape it.
 - **Everything is local.** Memory is JSON files. Communication is local mailbox files. No cloud, no external APIs.
 - **Shared workspace.** All agents work on the same filesystem, same project, same time. No sandboxes.
-- **One command for everything.** AIPass ships with `drone`, a CLI router — `drone @agent command` reaches any agent. Learn it once, use it everywhere.
+- **One command for everything.** `drone @agent command` reaches any agent. Learn it once, use it everywhere.
 
-**Runs on your existing CLI subscription.** Claude Pro/Max or Codex — AIPass uses the same CLI binary you already run. No extra API keys, no extra costs for core functionality.
+**Runs on your existing Claude subscription.** AIPass drives the same [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs) binary you already run — Pro or Max. No extra API keys, no extra costs for core functionality.
 
 ---
 
@@ -82,31 +53,47 @@ aipass init agent my-agent            # Full agent: apps, mail, memory, identity
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass.git
 cd AIPass
-./aipass install                      # Creates venv, installs, puts `aipass` + `drone` on your PATH, bootstraps 17 agents
+./aipass install
 ```
 
-On an interactive terminal, install ends by chaining into `aipass init run` — one command takes you from clone to a working first project. Pass `--no-init` to skip the chain, `--project <dir>` to pick where the project lands (CI and piped shells skip automatically). `./aipass` is a thin repo-root launcher over `setup.sh`; after setup it simply forwards to the installed `aipass` binary.
+One command does it all: builds the environment, puts `aipass` + `drone` on your PATH, bootstraps the 17-agent reference fleet, then walks you through a guided init — and ends **in a conversation**. The AIPass concierge opens right in your terminal with your install report in hand: it welcomes you, asks your name once, shows you around, and checks what your machine still needs — every machine is different.
+
+Come back tomorrow, say "hi", and it picks up exactly where you left off. That's the whole interface.
+
+<!-- GIF SLOT 2 — memory payoff (~15s): close the terminal, reopen, "hi", the agent recalls yesterday.
+     ![memory](assets/memory.gif) -->
+
+Options: `--no-init` skips the guided chain, `--project <dir>` picks where your project lands. Non-interactive shells (CI, pipes) complete with defaults and exit 0 — no prompts, no spawned sessions; the handoff prints as a next-step command instead. The installer wires Claude Code hooks automatically — merging with any hooks you've already configured, never overwriting them. `./aipass` is a thin repo-root launcher over `setup.sh`; after setup it forwards to the installed `aipass` binary.
 
 ### 2. Your own project (if you skipped the chain)
 
+Two ways in. From anywhere inside your AIPass environment, `aipass new` builds a complete project around a resident manager agent:
+
 ```bash
-cd ~ && mkdir my-project && cd my-project
-aipass init run                       # Guided setup — project, first agent, terminal handoff
+aipass new my-project --template python   # Project + resident manager agent + git birth commit
 ```
 
-That's it. Your agent has identity, memory, a mailbox, and access to every AIPass service — planning, quality audits, dispatch, real-time monitoring. All through `drone @branch command`.
+It mints the project registry, spawns a full citizen (identity, memory, mailbox, birth certificate) at `src/my_project/my_project`, makes the first commit — and drops you straight into a conversation with your new manager.
+
+Or bring your own directory, anywhere on disk:
+
+```bash
+cd ~ && mkdir my-project && cd my-project
+aipass init run                       # Guided setup — project, first agent, ends in the conversation
+```
+
+Either way your agent has identity, memory, a mailbox, and access to every AIPass service — planning, quality audits, dispatch, real-time monitoring.
 
 ```bash
 aipass init                           # Just the scaffold (no guided setup)
 aipass init agent my_agent            # Add another agent
 aipass doctor                         # Check system health
+aipass feedback off                   # Silence the occasional how-are-we-doing ask
 ```
 
-> **Need help?** [Ask in Discussions](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/discussions) or [file feedback](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues/new?template=feedback.yml) — both take 30 seconds.
+### 3. Meet the fleet
 
-### 3. Explore the full framework
-
-The clone above already includes all 17 agents working together — the reference implementation:
+The clone already includes all 17 agents working together — the reference implementation that maintains AIPass itself:
 
 ```bash
 cd src/aipass/devpulse
@@ -114,45 +101,33 @@ claude                                # Talk to the orchestrator
 ```
 
 ```bash
-# Things you can do:
-aipass doctor                            # Check system health
-drone @seedgo audit aipass               # Run automated quality checks across all agents
-drone @flow create . "Add user auth"     # Create a work plan
-drone @ai_mail dispatch @agent "Sub" "Body"  # Send task + wake an agent
+drone @seedgo audit aipass                       # Quality checks across all agents
+drone @flow create . "Add user auth"             # Create a work plan
+drone @ai_mail dispatch @agent "Subject" "Body"  # Send a task + wake an agent
 ```
 
+> **Need help?** [Ask in Discussions](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/discussions) or [file feedback](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues/new?template=feedback.yml) — both take 30 seconds.
+
 ---
 
 ## How It Works
 
-**One agent:** Run `aipass init run` and in 5 minutes you have a project with an agent that reads `.trinity/` on startup and picks up where it left off. Memory starts as plain JSON files — no setup required. When they fill up, older entries automatically archive into ChromaDB for long-term search. Nothing is lost.
+**Memory.** Every agent owns a `.trinity/` directory — identity, session history, learnings — read on startup, updated as it works. Memory starts as plain JSON, no setup required. When files fill up, older entries automatically archive into ChromaDB for long-term semantic search. Nothing is lost.
 
-**A team:** When one agent isn't enough, every agent shares the same structure:
+**One structure.** Every agent — yours and the reference fleet — shares the same layout. If you know one agent, you know all of them:
 
 ```
-src/my-project/<agent>/
+src/my_project/<agent>/
 ├── .trinity/           # Identity + memory (persists across sessions)
 ├── .ai_mail.local/     # Mailbox (receives tasks, sends results)
 ├── apps/               # Entry point → modules → handlers
-└── README.md           # Domain knowledge (the agent reads this on startup)
+└── README.md           # Domain knowledge (read on startup)
 ```
 
-Identical layout everywhere. If you know one agent, you know all of them. `drone` is the single command that routes to any agent:
+**One router.** `drone @branch command [args]` reaches any agent — routing, access tiers, and @agent resolution handled for you. Agents use the same commands to reach each other: they dispatch work, share findings, and wake whoever they're waiting on.
 
-```bash
-drone @branch command [args]    # Every agent, every task. Drone handles routing.
-```
-
-```bash
-drone @seedgo audit aipass                   # Run quality checks on everything
-drone @flow create . "Refactor auth module"  # Create a work plan
-drone @ai_mail dispatch @agent "Archive old sessions" "Find sessions older than 30 days"
-```
-
-**Two ways to use AIPass:**
-
-- **Your own project:** `aipass init run` sets up a new project with your first agent. Add more agents as you need them. Your first agent is the orchestrator — it coordinates the others.
-- **The full framework:** Clone the repo to work with all 17 core agents. Talk to `devpulse` (the orchestrator), dispatch work across specialists. Agents work in parallel and report back.
+<!-- GIF SLOT 3 — team (~20s): dispatch a task to an agent, watchdog wake-back, result lands.
+     ![team](assets/team.gif) -->
 
 ---
 
@@ -180,8 +155,6 @@ devpulse (orchestrator)
    └── commons  — the social space — post, comment, vote, gather
 ```
 
-These agents work on the **same filesystem, same project, same time** — no sandboxes, no worktrees. This is the pattern your projects inherit.
-
 <details>
 <summary>Agent details</summary>
 
@@ -222,19 +195,6 @@ These agents work on the **same filesystem, same project, same time** — no san
 
 ---
 
-## CLI Support
-
-AIPass is built and tested with **Claude Code** on Linux/WSL.
-
-| CLI | Autonomous Mode | Status |
-|-----|----------------|--------|
-| [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs) | `claude -p "prompt" --permission-mode bypassPermissions` | Fully tested |
-| [Codex](https://github.com/openai/codex) | `codex exec "prompt" --dangerously-bypass-approvals-and-sandbox` | Experimental |
-
-The installer (`./aipass install`, powered by setup.sh) auto-detects which CLIs are installed and configures hooks for each — merging with any hooks you've already wired, never overwriting them.
-
----
-
 ## Project Status
 
 **Beta.** Actively developed by a solo developer working with the AI agents themselves — every PR, every test, every fix is human-AI collaboration.
@@ -249,25 +209,14 @@ The installer (`./aipass install`, powered by setup.sh) auto-detects which CLIs
 
 Each agent documents its own operational status in its branch README — what works, what doesn't, and why.
 
----
-
 ## Requirements
 
 - Python 3.10+
 - [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs)
-- Linux, macOS, or WSL (all CI-tested)
+- Linux or WSL
 - `sudo` access optional (for `/usr/local/bin` symlinks — falls back to `~/.local/bin` without sudo)
 - API keys optional (OpenRouter/OpenAI — for optional add-on agents)
 
-## Roadmap
-
-These items have partial work done and are under ongoing testing:
-
-- **macOS support** — CI green, full test suite passing ([#360](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues/360))
-- **Windows native** — CI green, full test suite passing
-- **Codex CLI** — hooks and AGENTS.md wired, needs end-to-end testing
-- **Fork contributor workflow** — improved error handling for fork-based PRs ([#329](https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues/329))
-
 ---
 
 <details>
@@ -305,9 +254,9 @@ This archives the agent's directory and removes it from the registry.
 
 ### Use your existing subscription
 
-AIPass runs on your **existing CLI subscription** — Claude Pro/Max or Codex. No API keys required for core functionality. No extra costs beyond your existing subscription.
+AIPass runs on your **existing Claude subscription** — Pro or Max. No API keys required for core functionality. No extra costs beyond your existing subscription.
 
-This works because AIPass runs each CLI as an **official subprocess** — the same binary you'd run yourself in a terminal. It doesn't extract credentials, proxy API calls, or intercept tokens. Your subscription stays within the provider's infrastructure at all times.
+This works because AIPass runs Claude Code as an **official subprocess** — the same binary you'd run yourself in a terminal. It doesn't extract credentials, proxy API calls, or intercept tokens. Your subscription stays within the provider's infrastructure at all times.
 
 ### What AIPass does NOT do
 
@@ -316,7 +265,7 @@ This works because AIPass runs each CLI as an **official subprocess** — the sa
 - Bypass rate limits or prompt caching
 - Impersonate official CLI clients
 
-Claude Code is proprietary but officially supports hooks and subprocess usage. Codex CLI is open source (Apache 2.0).
+Claude Code is proprietary but officially supports hooks and subprocess usage.
 
 > API keys are only needed for optional add-on agents (OpenRouter/OpenAI). For server/automated deployments, API key authentication is recommended per [Anthropic's guidance](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/legal-and-compliance).
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [project]
 name = "aipass"
-version = "2.7.2"
+version = "2.7.3"
 description = "A local multi-agent framework where your AI agents keep their memory, work together, and never ask you to re-explain context"
 readme = "README.md"
 license = "MIT"

src/aipass/__init__.py

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@
 git clone + ./setup.sh — https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass
 """
 
-__version__ = "2.7.2"
+__version__ = "2.7.3"

src/aipass/ai_mail/README.md

@@ -11,6 +11,25 @@
 
 **Status:** Operational | **Seedgo:** 100% (34/34) | **Tests:** 712 pass | **Battle Tested:** S62
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Check your inbox
+drone @ai_mail inbox
+
+# View a message
+drone @ai_mail view <id>
+
+# Reply and close
+drone @ai_mail reply <id> "your message"
+
+# Send mail to another branch
+drone @ai_mail email @target "Subject" "Body"
+
+# Dispatch (send + wake target agent)
+drone @ai_mail dispatch @target "Subject" "Body"
+```
+
 ## Commands
 
 ```bash

src/aipass/ai_mail/apps/handlers/email/delivery.py

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ from typing import Dict, Tuple, List, Optional, Callable
 
 from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger
 from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
-from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.paths import find_repo_root
+from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.paths import find_repo_root, find_project_root
 from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.registry.read import get_all_branches
 
 if sys.platform == "win32":
@@ -213,6 +213,44 @@ def _resolve_reply_path() -> str:
     return ""
 
 
+def _check_cross_project_boundary(recipient_path: Path, sender_email: str) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Refuse mail when sender and recipient are in different projects.
+
+    Compares project roots (first *_REGISTRY.json found walking up) for the
+    sender (from AIPASS_CALLER_CWD) and recipient (from resolved branch path).
+    Same-project and host-to-host mail passes through unchanged.
+
+    Returns:
+        (True, error_message) to refuse, (False, "") to allow.
+    """
+    caller_cwd = os.environ.get("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", "")
+    if not caller_cwd:
+        return False, ""
+
+    sender_root = find_project_root(Path(caller_cwd))
+    if sender_root is None:
+        return False, ""
+
+    recipient_root = find_project_root(recipient_path)
+    if recipient_root is None:
+        return False, ""
+
+    if sender_root == recipient_root:
+        return False, ""
+
+    sender_name = sender_email or os.environ.get("AIPASS_CALLER_BRANCH", "unknown")
+    logger.warning(
+        "[delivery] cross-project mail refused: sender root %s != recipient root %s",
+        sender_root,
+        recipient_root,
+    )
+    return True, (
+        f"Cross-project mail refused: {sender_name} (project: {sender_root.name}) "
+        f"cannot send to this branch (project: {recipient_root.name}). "
+        f"Use the feedback channel for cross-project communication."
+    )
+
+
 def deliver_email_to_branch(
     to_branch: str, email_data: Dict, on_delivered: Optional[Callable] = None
 ) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
@@ -283,6 +321,11 @@ def deliver_email_to_branch(
     if not branch_path.is_absolute():
         branch_path = (_REPO_ROOT / branch_path).resolve()
 
+    # Cross-project boundary: refuse mail when sender and recipient are in different projects
+    refused, refusal_msg = _check_cross_project_boundary(branch_path, sender_email)
+    if refused:
+        return False, refusal_msg
+
     # Find the branch's .ai_mail.local/inbox.json file
     if branch_path == Path("/") or branch_path == _REPO_ROOT:
         inbox_file = _REPO_ROOT / ".ai_mail.local" / "inbox.json"

src/aipass/ai_mail/apps/handlers/paths.py

@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ Consolidated from 8 identical copies per DPLAN-0036 audit.
 import os
 import sys
 from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Optional
 
+from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger
 from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
 
 if sys.platform == "win32":
@@ -36,6 +38,23 @@ def find_repo_root() -> Path:
     return Path.cwd()
 
 
+def find_project_root(start: Path) -> Optional[Path]:
+    """Walk up from *start* to find the first *_REGISTRY.json (project root).
+
+    Returns the directory containing the registry, or None if not found.
+    Stops at filesystem root.
+    """
+    current = start.resolve()
+    for candidate in [current] + list(current.parents):
+        try:
+            if any(candidate.glob("*_REGISTRY.json")):
+                return candidate
+        except OSError as exc:
+            logger.warning("[paths] find_project_root: glob failed at %s: %s", candidate, exc)
+            break
+    return None
+
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console
 

src/aipass/ai_mail/tests/test_delivery.py

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
 
 import aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.email.delivery as delivery_mod
 from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.email.delivery import (
+    _check_cross_project_boundary,
     _migrate_inbox_format,
     _is_private_branch_email,
     _resolve_reply_path,
@@ -493,3 +494,121 @@ def test_deliver_stores_reply_path_from_env(tmp_path, repo_root, noop_inbox_lock
     msg = inbox["messages"][0]
     assert "reply_path" in msg
     assert msg["reply_path"] == str(inbox_file)
+
+
+# ---- _check_cross_project_boundary() tests ------------------------------
+
+
+def test_cross_project_no_caller_cwd_allows(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """No AIPASS_CALLER_CWD → host-internal, always allowed."""
+    monkeypatch.delenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", raising=False)
+    refused, _ = _check_cross_project_boundary(tmp_path, "@sender")
+    assert refused is False
+
+
+def test_cross_project_same_root_allows(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """Sender and recipient in the same project → allowed."""
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    sender_dir = tmp_path / "src" / "branch_a"
+    sender_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+    recipient_dir = tmp_path / "src" / "branch_b"
+    recipient_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(sender_dir))
+    refused, _ = _check_cross_project_boundary(recipient_dir, "@branch_b")
+    assert refused is False
+
+
+def test_cross_project_different_roots_refuses(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """Sender in nested project, recipient in host → refused."""
+    host = tmp_path / "host"
+    host.mkdir()
+    (host / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    recipient_dir = host / "src" / "devpulse"
+    recipient_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    project = host / "projects" / "myproj"
+    project.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (project / "MYPROJ_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    sender_dir = project / "src"
+    sender_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(sender_dir))
+    refused, msg = _check_cross_project_boundary(recipient_dir, "@proj_agent")
+    assert refused is True
+    assert "Cross-project mail refused" in msg
+    assert "feedback channel" in msg
+
+
+def test_cross_project_sender_no_registry_allows(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """Sender in dir with no registry → cannot determine boundary, allow."""
+    isolated = tmp_path / "nowhere"
+    isolated.mkdir()
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(isolated))
+
+    recipient = tmp_path / "host" / "branch"
+    recipient.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (tmp_path / "host" / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    refused, _ = _check_cross_project_boundary(recipient, "@branch")
+    assert refused is False
+
+
+def test_cross_project_recipient_no_registry_allows(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """Recipient in dir with no registry → cannot determine boundary, allow."""
+    sender_dir = tmp_path / "host" / "src"
+    sender_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (tmp_path / "host" / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(sender_dir))
+
+    recipient = tmp_path / "orphan"
+    recipient.mkdir()
+
+    refused, _ = _check_cross_project_boundary(recipient, "@orphan")
+    assert refused is False
+
+
+def test_cross_project_delivery_e2e_refused(tmp_path, repo_root, noop_inbox_lock, monkeypatch):
+    """End-to-end: delivery from nested project to host branch is refused."""
+    host_root = repo_root
+    (host_root / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    branches = _setup_branch(tmp_path)
+
+    project = host_root / "projects" / "testproj"
+    project.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (project / "TESTPROJ_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    sender_cwd = project / "src"
+    sender_cwd.mkdir()
+
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(sender_cwd))
+
+    with patch.object(delivery_mod, "get_all_branches", return_value=branches):
+        success, error = deliver_email_to_branch(
+            "@target",
+            _make_email_data(sender="@testproj"),
+        )
+
+    assert success is False
+    assert "Cross-project mail refused" in error
+
+
+def test_cross_project_delivery_same_project_allowed(tmp_path, repo_root, noop_inbox_lock, monkeypatch):
+    """End-to-end: delivery within the same project is allowed."""
+    (repo_root / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    branches = _setup_branch(tmp_path)
+
+    sender_cwd = tmp_path / "src" / "other_branch"
+    sender_cwd.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    monkeypatch.setenv("AIPASS_CALLER_CWD", str(sender_cwd))
+
+    with patch.object(delivery_mod, "get_all_branches", return_value=branches):
+        success, error = deliver_email_to_branch(
+            "@target",
+            _make_email_data(),
+        )
+
+    assert success is True
+    assert error == ""

src/aipass/ai_mail/tests/test_paths.py

@@ -6,13 +6,14 @@
 # Modified: 2026-04-03
 # =============================================
 
-"""Tests for paths module -- repo root discovery."""
+"""Tests for paths module -- repo root discovery and project root resolution."""
 
 import pytest
 from pathlib import Path
 from unittest.mock import MagicMock
 
 import aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.paths as mod
+from aipass.ai_mail.apps.handlers.paths import find_project_root
 
 
 # --- Fixtures --------------------------------------------------------
@@ -84,3 +85,53 @@ def test_find_repo_root_finds_registry_in_same_dir(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
 
     result = mod.find_repo_root()
     assert result == tmp_path
+
+
+# --- find_project_root tests --------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_find_project_root_finds_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Returns directory containing *_REGISTRY.json."""
+    project = tmp_path / "projects" / "myproj"
+    deep = project / "src" / "pkg"
+    deep.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (project / "MYPROJ_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    assert find_project_root(deep) == project
+
+
+def test_find_project_root_finds_host_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Returns host repo root when AIPASS_REGISTRY.json is the first hit."""
+    host = tmp_path / "repo"
+    branch = host / "src" / "aipass" / "branch"
+    branch.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (host / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    assert find_project_root(branch) == host
+
+
+def test_find_project_root_stops_at_first_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Nested project registry is found before the host registry."""
+    host = tmp_path / "repo"
+    project = host / "projects" / "inner"
+    deep = project / "src"
+    deep.mkdir(parents=True)
+    (host / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+    (project / "INNER_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    assert find_project_root(deep) == project
+
+
+def test_find_project_root_none_when_no_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Returns None when no *_REGISTRY.json is found anywhere."""
+    deep = tmp_path / "a" / "b" / "c"
+    deep.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    assert find_project_root(deep) is None
+
+
+def test_find_project_root_at_start_dir(tmp_path):
+    """Returns start dir itself when it contains the registry."""
+    (tmp_path / "PROJ_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}", encoding="utf-8")
+
+    assert find_project_root(tmp_path) == tmp_path

src/aipass/aipass/.aipass/aipass_local_prompt.md

@@ -77,8 +77,33 @@ apps/
 - **Never pretend.** Don't know → say so, offer find out or ask branch expert.
 - **Clean handoffs.** Every init stage saves `setup_progress` `.trinity/local.json` — resume works.
 
+## Welcome Mode — Fresh Install
+
+Trigger: first message mentions "Fresh AIPass install" or you detect a fresh install context.
+
+**Opening — three jobs in one tight block:**
+1. Say who you are and what you know: "I'm the AIPass concierge — I know this framework, every agent in it, and I'll remember what we set up."
+2. Show 3-5 concrete starters with exact commands:
+   - `drone systems` — see every agent in the ecosystem
+   - `drone @prax monitor run` — watch the system work live (leave this running in another terminal)
+   - `aipass doctor` — check what's healthy and what needs wiring
+   - `aipass help "how does memory work?"` — ask me anything about the framework
+   - `drone @hooks hooksound` — toggle sound notifications (hear hooks firing as you work, or mute if distracting)
+3. Ask their name ONCE: "What should I call you? I'll remember it — next time you open this, I'll know who you are. Skip if you'd rather not." Accept skip gracefully. Never re-ask.
+
+**Deferred triage (~turn 5):** After rapport is built, suggest completing setup. Frame it as "every machine is different — let's see what yours needs" rather than dumping a checklist. 
+
+**Hooks-first verification:** The first real setup task. Dispatch @hooks to investigate and report: `drone @ai_mail dispatch @hooks "Hooks health check" "Check if hooks are wired correctly for this installation. Include trust-registry enrollment status. Report what's green and what needs wiring."` Then check your inbox conversationally: `drone @ai_mail inbox`
+
+**Setup DPLAN:** When the user is ready for the full setup pass, create a setup plan seeded from the cross-OS checklist: `drone @flow create . "Machine setup — post-install verification"` and reference `aipass doctor --cross-os` for the machine-specific gaps.
+
+**Windows detected:** If system detection shows Windows (not WSL), recommend WSL: "AIPass works best on Linux/macOS or WSL. Want me to walk you through setting up WSL?" Offer a playbook.
+
+**Feedback pulse — mention once:** "How's the experience so far? Your feedback is hugely appreciated — this is an open-source project and fresh-machine experience is the data we can't get any other way. https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues — or turn reminders off anytime: `aipass feedback off`"
+
+**Every suggestion ships its exact command.** Never say "you can check the agents" — say "run `drone systems` to see every agent."
+
 ## Known Gotchas
 
-- **Status: under construction (DPLAN-0136).** Don't PR / reveal this branch until Phase 8 — that's a *policy*, NOT a gitignore. Only the usual runtime/memory layer is ignored (`.trinity/`, plan files, `*.local`, logs) same as every branch; my code (init_flow, cross_os, tests, README) IS trackable. Committed-or-not = git's call, devpulse's lane.
-- **`aipass` binary currently `cli` branch's `aipass init`** — project bootstrap, not citizen creation. Eventually this CLI entry moves here. Until then, use `drone @spawn create` citizen creation.
+- **`aipass` binary is THIS branch's CLI** — installed on PATH, ships publicly (post-FPLAN-0333). init/install/new/doctor/help/profile/trust/feedback all route here. Citizen creation inside the host framework is still `drone @spawn create`.
 - **Test-convention tokens need buy-in.** Core agents don't yet recognize `[AIPASS-TEST — ...]`. Coordinating @ai_mail before pinging anyone.

src/aipass/aipass/.seedgo/bypass.json

@@ -31,20 +31,10 @@
       "standard": "cli",
       "reason": "Session info must print immediately after tmux spawn — returning data to module layer would lose the timing context. User needs attach/kill instructions right when the session starts."
     },
-    {
-      "file": "apps/aipass.py",
-      "standard": "cli",
-      "reason": "Thin command router — discovers and routes to modules, which own the CLI service layer. Adding console/header imports here couples the bootstrap entry point to Rich for 4 status lines."
-    },
-    {
-      "file": "apps/aipass.py",
-      "standard": "debug_print",
-      "reason": "Thin command router uses bare print() for version output and help banner (4 calls). These run before module discovery — importing Rich console for bootstrap output adds startup overhead for minimal benefit."
-    },
     {
       "file": "apps/aipass.py",
       "standard": "introspection",
-      "reason": "Thin command router, not a module — it has no domain to introspect. Modules handle their own introspection via --info. No print_introspection() needed."
+      "reason": "Entry point router — introspection is in print_introspection() called from main() on no-args/--help. Not a module with handle_command()."
     },
     {
       "file": "apps/modules/doctor.py",
@@ -257,14 +247,34 @@
       "reason": "aipass is binary-invoked: aipass doctor runs the command; introspection via --info"
     },
     {
-      "file": "apps/modules/doctor_fix.py",
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_fix.py",
       "standard": "introspection",
-      "reason": "aipass is binary-invoked: bare invocation shows usage; introspection via --info"
+      "reason": "Private helper module for doctor.py — not directly invokable, no introspection needed."
     },
     {
-      "file": "apps/modules/doctor_wire.py",
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_wire.py",
       "standard": "introspection",
-      "reason": "aipass is binary-invoked: bare invocation shows usage; introspection via --info"
+      "reason": "Private helper module for doctor.py — not directly invokable, no introspection needed."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_fix.py",
+      "standard": "naming",
+      "reason": "Leading underscore is intentional — hides from module discovery to pass cli_ux no_internal_modules check."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_wire.py",
+      "standard": "naming",
+      "reason": "Leading underscore is intentional — hides from module discovery to pass cli_ux no_internal_modules check."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_fix.py",
+      "standard": "meta",
+      "reason": "Private helper module for doctor.py — meta name matches actual filename _doctor_fix.py."
+    },
+    {
+      "file": "apps/modules/_doctor_wire.py",
+      "standard": "meta",
+      "reason": "Private helper module for doctor.py — meta name matches actual filename _doctor_wire.py."
     },
     {
       "file": "apps/modules/handoff.py",

src/aipass/aipass/README.md

@@ -1,11 +1,22 @@
 # AIPASS
 
-Concierge and librarian for AIPass. Greets new users, walks them through setup, answers how-things-work questions, hands off to their chosen CLI.
+The friendly front door for AIPass. Walks new users through setup, runs system diagnostics, answers documentation questions, and creates projects inside the AIPass environment.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+aipass                              # Show available commands
+aipass doctor                       # Check system health
+aipass help what does drone do      # Search branch documentation
+aipass new myapp --template python  # Create a new project
+aipass init                         # Guided setup (10 stages, resumable)
+```
 
 ## Invoke
 
 ```
-drone @aipass <command>
+aipass <command> [options]
+aipass <command> --help
 ```
 
 ## Architecture
@@ -16,27 +27,30 @@ aipass/
 │   ├── aipass.py                          # Entry point — subcommand dispatch
 │   ├── modules/
 │   │   ├── doctor.py                      # System health aggregation + cross-OS pre-flight (--cross-os)
-│   │   ├── doctor_fix.py                  # Remediation report (--fix, --json)
-│   │   ├── doctor_wire.py                 # Auto-wire provider settings + stale-deny re-export
+│   │   ├── _doctor_fix.py                 # Remediation report (--fix, --json) [internal]
+│   │   ├── _doctor_wire.py                # Auto-wire provider settings + stale-deny re-export [internal]
 │   │   ├── handoff.py                     # CLI handoff (placeholder)
 │   │   ├── help_chat.py                   # README-backed Q&A (reads via readme_map handler)
 │   │   ├── init_flow.py                   # 10-stage guided setup
 │   │   ├── install.py                     # aipass install — one-command bootstrap (clone + setup + init)
+│   │   ├── new_project.py                 # aipass new — create projects inside the installation
 │   │   ├── profile.py                     # User profile read/write
-│   │   └── trust.py                       # Trust registry — aipass trust / aipass revoke
+│   │   ├── trust.py                       # Trust registry — aipass trust / aipass revoke
+│   │   └── feedback.py                    # Feedback pulse toggle — aipass feedback on/off
 │   ├── handlers/
 │   │   ├── cross_os/                      # Cross-OS pre-flight: gap_registry, preflight, run_record
 │   │   ├── handoff_platform/              # Platform-specific handoff detection
 │   │   ├── init/                          # bootstrap.py, scaffold_content.py
+│   │   ├── new_project/                   # Project creation logic (registry, template, scaffold, git init)
 │   │   ├── json/                          # JSON read/write utilities
 │   │   ├── ping_sweep/                    # Branch reachability verification
-│   │   ├── provider_reconcile.py           # Stale deny-rule detection + fix
+│   │   ├── provider_reconcile.py          # Stale deny-rule detection + fix
 │   │   ├── readme_map/                    # Live file reads + branch routing
 │   │   ├── structure_scan/                # Agent placement + pollution detection
 │   │   ├── system_detect/                 # OS, shell, Python, RAM, CPU
 │   │   └── ui/                            # Progress bars, menus, banners
 │   └── plugins/
-├── tests/                                 # 609 passing
+├── tests/                                 # 756 passing
 ├── requirements.project.txt               # Project-specific Python dependencies
 ├── .trinity/                              # Identity + session history + observations
 └── README.md
@@ -46,19 +60,23 @@ aipass/
 
 | Command | Description |
 |---------|-------------|
-| `aipass` | Help banner |
+| `aipass` | Show available commands |
 | `aipass help [Q]` | README-backed Q&A with branch routing |
 | `aipass doctor` | System health — structure, registry, hooks, pytest |
 | `aipass doctor --fix` | Remediation report with `drone @spawn repair` commands |
 | `aipass doctor --json` | JSON output for structure scan results |
-| `aipass doctor --cross-os` | Cross-OS pre-flight (Layer-3-lite, machine) — OS-gap cross-ref + routing/versions/hookstatus |
-| `aipass doctor --cross-os --e2e` | ...also runs the real Layer-2 e2e wiring suite (heavy, opt-in) |
-| `aipass doctor --cross-os --record [PATH]` | Write a machine-filled Run Record for the human Layer-3 acceptance pass |
+| `aipass doctor --cross-os` | Cross-OS pre-flight — OS-gap cross-ref + routing/versions/hookstatus |
+| `aipass doctor --cross-os --e2e` | ...also runs the real e2e wiring suite (heavy, opt-in) |
+| `aipass doctor --cross-os --record [PATH]` | Write a machine-filled Run Record for the human acceptance pass |
 | `aipass init` | 10-stage guided setup (resumable) |
-| `aipass install` | One-command bootstrap — clone + setup.sh + hooks, then hand off to init (`--no-init`/`--with-init`/`--path`/`--here`) |
+| `aipass install` | One-command bootstrap — clone + setup.sh + hooks, then hand off to init |
 | `aipass profile` | Show/edit user profile |
+| `aipass new <name>` | Create a project in projects/ — own git repo, AIPass scaffold, resident agent |
+| `aipass new <name> --template python` | Create with Python template (pyproject + src/) |
+| `aipass new <name> --no-agent` | Create without resident agent |
 | `aipass trust [path]` | Show enrolled projects or enroll a project in the trust registry |
 | `aipass revoke <path>` | Remove a project from the trust registry |
+| `aipass feedback on/off` | Toggle the feedback reminder pulse (delegates to @hooks) |
 | `aipass --version` | Version |
 
 ## Integration Points
@@ -79,7 +97,7 @@ Humans only. Nothing in AIPass depends on this branch.
 
 ## Tests
 
-609 passing — `pytest src/aipass/aipass/tests/`
+723 passing — `pytest src/aipass/aipass/tests/`
 
 ## Known Issues
 
@@ -87,4 +105,4 @@ Humans only. Nothing in AIPass depends on this branch.
 
 ## Last Updated
 
-Last Updated: 2026-07-05
+Last Updated: 2026-07-17

src/aipass/aipass/apps/aipass.py

@@ -35,8 +35,24 @@ if sys.platform == "win32":
         if _reconfigure is not None:
             _reconfigure(encoding="utf-8", errors="replace")
 
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console, error
 from aipass.prax import logger
 
+# =============================================================================
+# COMMANDS — public-facing labels and descriptions
+# =============================================================================
+
+_PUBLIC_COMMANDS = {
+    "doctor": "System health — structure, registry, hooks, tests",
+    "help": "README-backed Q&A — ask about any branch",
+    "init": "Guided setup for new users (10 stages, resumable)",
+    "install": "One-command bootstrap — clone + setup + init",
+    "new": "Create a project inside AIPass",
+    "profile": "Show/edit user profile",
+    "trust": "Trust registry — enroll/revoke projects",
+    "feedback": "Toggle the feedback reminder on/off",
+}
+
 # =============================================================================
 # MODULE DISCOVERY
 # =============================================================================
@@ -72,6 +88,81 @@ def discover_modules() -> List[Any]:
     return modules
 
 
+# =============================================================================
+# HELP OUTPUT — house pattern (cli_ux)
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def print_introspection(modules: List[Any] | None = None) -> None:
+    """Bare invocation — title, purpose, public commands, --help pointer."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]AIPASS — Concierge & Setup[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]The friendly front door for AIPass. Setup, diagnostics, documentation, project creation.[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+    if modules is None:
+        modules = discover_modules()
+
+    commands = []
+    for module in modules:
+        name = getattr(module, "COMMAND", None)
+        if name and name in _PUBLIC_COMMANDS:
+            commands.append((name, _PUBLIC_COMMANDS[name]))
+    commands.sort()
+
+    if commands:
+        console.print("[yellow]Commands:[/yellow]")
+        for name, desc in commands:
+            console.print(f"  [green]{name:16}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+
+    console.print("[dim]Run 'aipass --help' for usage and examples[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def print_help(modules: List[Any] | None = None) -> None:
+    """Full help — usage, commands, examples."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]AIPASS — Concierge & Setup[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]The friendly front door for AIPass. Setup, diagnostics, documentation, project creation.[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass[/green] [dim]<command>[/dim] [dim][options][/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass[/green]                       [dim]Show commands[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass[/green] [dim]<command>[/dim] [dim]--help[/dim]     [dim]Help for a command[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+    console.print("[yellow]Commands:[/yellow]")
+    console.print(
+        "  [green]doctor[/green]                       [dim]System health — structure, registry, hooks, tests[/dim]"
+    )
+    console.print("  [green]doctor --fix[/green]                 [dim]Remediation report with repair commands[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]doctor --json[/green]                [dim]JSON output for structure scan[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]doctor --cross-os[/green]            [dim]Cross-OS pre-flight check[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]help <question>[/green]              [dim]Search branch documentation (Q&A)[/dim]")
+    console.print(
+        "  [green]init[/green]                         [dim]Guided setup for new users (10 stages, resumable)[/dim]"
+    )
+    console.print(
+        "  [green]install[/green]                      [dim]One-command bootstrap — clone + setup.sh + hooks[/dim]"
+    )
+    console.print("  [green]new <name>[/green]                   [dim]Create a project inside AIPass[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]profile[/green]                      [dim]Show/edit user profile[/dim]")
+    console.print(
+        "  [green]trust[/green] [dim][path][/dim]                [dim]Trust registry — enroll/revoke projects[/dim]"
+    )
+    console.print("  [green]--version[/green]                    [dim]Show version[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass doctor[/green]                       [dim]Check system health[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass help what does drone do[/green]      [dim]Search documentation[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass new myapp --template python[/green]  [dim]Create a Python project[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass init[/green]                         [dim]Start guided setup[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
 def route_command(command: str, args: List[str], modules: List[Any]) -> bool:
     """Route command to appropriate module.
 
@@ -105,17 +196,15 @@ def main():
         except importlib.metadata.PackageNotFoundError:
             logger.info("[AIPASS] Package metadata not found, version unknown")
             version = "unknown"
-        print(f"aipass {version}")
+        console.print(f"aipass {version}")
         return 0
 
-    show_root_help = len(args) == 0 or args[0] in ["--help", "-h"] or (args[0] == "help" and len(args) == 1)
-    if show_root_help:
-        print(f"AIPASS - {len(modules)} modules discovered")
-        for module in modules:
-            stem = module.__name__.split(".")[-1]
-            name = getattr(module, "COMMAND", stem)
-            desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
-            print(f"  {name:20} {desc}")
+    if not args:
+        print_introspection(modules)
+        return 0
+
+    if args[0] in ("--help", "-h"):
+        print_help(modules)
         return 0
 
     command = args[0]
@@ -126,31 +215,31 @@ def main():
         for module in modules:
             if module.handle_command(command, ["--help"]):
                 return 0
-        print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
+        console.print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
         return 1
 
     try:
         if route_command(command, remaining, modules):
             return 0
     except Exception as e:
-        print(f"Error: '{command}' crashed: {e}")
+        error(f"'{command}' crashed: {e}")
         logger.error(f"[AIPASS] '{command}' traceback", exc_info=True)
         return 1
 
     if command.startswith("@"):
-        print(f"{command} is a drone routing target, not an aipass command.")
-        print("aipass is your front-door CLI; drone is the agent router — two separate tools.")
-        print()
-        print(f"  Reach an agent:   drone {command} ...   ·  drone systems")
-        print("  aipass commands:  aipass --help")
+        console.print(f"{command} is a drone routing target, not an aipass command.")
+        console.print("aipass is your front-door CLI; drone is the agent router — two separate tools.")
+        console.print()
+        console.print(f"  Reach an agent:   drone {command} ...   ·  drone systems")
+        console.print("  aipass commands:  aipass --help")
         return 1
 
     for stem, err in _import_failures.items():
         if command in (stem, stem.replace("_", "")):
-            print(f"Error: '{command}' failed to load: {err}")
+            error(f"'{command}' failed to load: {err}")
             return 1
 
-    print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
+    console.print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
     return 1
 
 

src/aipass/aipass/apps/handlers/init/__init__.py

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import (
     _sanitize_name,
     init_project,
+    is_projects_child,
     update_project,
 )
 from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.scaffold_content import (
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ __all__ = [
     "global_prompt_md",
     "inbox_json",
     "init_project",
+    "is_projects_child",
     "prep_md",
     "update_project",
     "with_source",

src/aipass/aipass/apps/handlers/init/bootstrap.py

@@ -262,9 +262,30 @@ def _enroll_project(target: Path) -> None:
         logger.info("Trust registry unavailable, skipping enrollment: %s", exc)
 
 
-def _guard_init(target: Path) -> None:
+def is_projects_child(target: Path) -> bool:
+    """True if *target* is ``<host>/projects/<name>`` — a valid nested project path.
+
+    The host is identified by having a ``*_REGISTRY.json`` in the grandparent
+    of target (i.e. target's parent is named ``projects``).
+    """
+    resolved = target.resolve()
+    if resolved.parent.name != "projects":
+        return False
+    host = resolved.parent.parent
+    try:
+        return any(f.is_file() and f.name.endswith("_REGISTRY.json") for f in host.iterdir())
+    except OSError as exc:
+        logger.info("is_projects_child: could not read host dir %s: %s", host, exc)
+        return False
+
+
+def _guard_init(target: Path, *, allow_projects_child: bool = False) -> None:
     """Block init if target is inside an agent branch or existing project.
 
+    When *allow_projects_child* is True, the nested-project checks are
+    skipped for targets that are ``<host>/projects/<name>``.  This is used
+    by ``aipass new`` to create projects inside the installation.
+
     Raises RuntimeError with explanation if init should not proceed.
     """
     target = target.resolve()
@@ -286,6 +307,8 @@ def _guard_init(target: Path) -> None:
     # Block: target already has a registry (is already a project)
     for f in target.iterdir() if target.is_dir() else []:
         if f.is_file() and f.name.endswith("_REGISTRY.json"):
+            if allow_projects_child and is_projects_child(target):
+                break
             raise RuntimeError(
                 f"BLOCKED: '{target}' is already an AIPass project (has {f.name}). "
                 "Use 'aipass init update' to upgrade an existing project."
@@ -296,6 +319,8 @@ def _guard_init(target: Path) -> None:
             continue
         for f in parent.iterdir():
             if f.is_file() and f.name.endswith("_REGISTRY.json"):
+                if allow_projects_child and is_projects_child(target):
+                    return
                 raise RuntimeError(
                     f"BLOCKED: '{target}' is inside AIPass project at '{parent}' (has {f.name}). "
                     "Cannot create a nested project."
@@ -304,12 +329,18 @@ def _guard_init(target: Path) -> None:
             break
 
 
-def init_project(target: Path, project_name: str | None = None) -> dict:
+def init_project(
+    target: Path,
+    project_name: str | None = None,
+    *,
+    allow_projects_child: bool = False,
+) -> dict:
     """Initialize an AIPass project in the target directory.
 
     Args:
         target: Directory to initialize
         project_name: Name for the registry (defaults to directory name)
+        allow_projects_child: When True, allow init inside ``<host>/projects/<name>``.
 
     Returns:
         dict with registry_id, registry_file, project_name, target, created_files
@@ -319,7 +350,7 @@ def init_project(target: Path, project_name: str | None = None) -> dict:
         RuntimeError: If target is inside an agent branch or existing project
     """
     target = target.resolve()
-    _guard_init(target)
+    _guard_init(target, allow_projects_child=allow_projects_child)
     if not target.exists():
         target.mkdir(parents=True)
 

src/aipass/aipass/apps/handlers/new_project/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,347 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: __init__.py
+# Description: New project handler — create projects inside AIPass
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+New Project Handler — creates projects inside AIPass installations.
+
+Business logic for `aipass new`. Creates a project at <host>/projects/<name>
+with its own git repo, registry, and optional AIPass agent.
+
+Flow: find host -> validate -> mkdir -> mint registry (FIRST) ->
+      write template -> scaffold AIPass files -> git init -> optional agent.
+
+RULES:
+  - Registry MUST be minted before any spawn call
+  - git init via subprocess (hooks git gate only intercepts agent Bash)
+  - Cleanup on failure: partial project is worse than no project
+"""
+
+import json
+import re
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import uuid
+from datetime import date
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from aipass.prax import logger
+from aipass.spawn import spawn_agent
+
+TEMPLATES = ("empty", "python")
+
+
+def find_host_root(start: Path) -> Path | None:
+    """Walk up from *start* to find the AIPass host installation root.
+
+    Returns the directory containing ``*_REGISTRY.json``, or ``None``.
+    """
+    for p in [start, *start.parents]:
+        try:
+            entries = list(p.iterdir())
+        except OSError:
+            continue
+        for f in entries:
+            try:
+                if f.is_file() and f.name.endswith("_REGISTRY.json"):
+                    return p
+            except OSError:
+                continue
+    return None
+
+
+def _validate_name(name: str) -> str:
+    if not name:
+        raise ValueError("Project name cannot be empty")
+    if not re.match(r"^[a-zA-Z][a-zA-Z0-9_-]*$", name):
+        raise ValueError(
+            f"Invalid project name '{name}'. "
+            "Must start with a letter, contain only letters, digits, hyphens, underscores."
+        )
+    return name
+
+
+def _registry_name(name: str) -> str:
+    return re.sub(r"[^A-Z0-9_-]", "_", name.upper()).strip("_")
+
+
+def _git(args: list[str], cwd: Path) -> str:
+    r = subprocess.run(["git", *args], cwd=cwd, capture_output=True, text=True)
+    if r.returncode != 0:
+        raise RuntimeError(f"git {' '.join(args)}: {r.stderr.strip()}")
+    return r.stdout.strip()
+
+
+# ── registry ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _write_registry(target: Path, name: str) -> tuple[str, str]:
+    """Mint the project registry. Returns ``(registry_id, filename)``."""
+    registry_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
+    today = date.today().isoformat()
+    reg = _registry_name(name)
+    filename = f"{reg}_REGISTRY.json"
+
+    data = {
+        "metadata": {
+            "id": registry_id,
+            "name": reg,
+            "version": "1.0.0",
+            "created": today,
+            "last_updated": today,
+            "total_branches": 0,
+        },
+        "branches": [],
+    }
+    (target / filename).write_text(
+        json.dumps(data, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False) + "\n",
+        encoding="utf-8",
+    )
+    return registry_id, filename
+
+
+# ── templates ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _write_template(target: Path, name: str, template: str) -> list[str]:
+    """Write template-specific files. Returns relative paths created."""
+    created: list[str] = []
+
+    (target / "README.md").write_text(
+        f"# {name}\n\nCreated with `aipass new`. Template: {template}.\n",
+        encoding="utf-8",
+    )
+    created.append("README.md")
+
+    (target / ".gitignore").write_text(
+        "__pycache__/\n*.pyc\n.venv\n.trinity/\n.ai_mail.local/\n*.local.json\n*.local/\nlogs/\n.*_REGISTRY.lock\n",
+        encoding="utf-8",
+    )
+    created.append(".gitignore")
+
+    if template == "python":
+        pkg = name.replace("-", "_").lower()
+        (target / "pyproject.toml").write_text(
+            "[build-system]\n"
+            'requires = ["setuptools>=61.0"]\n'
+            'build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"\n\n'
+            "[project]\n"
+            f'name = "{name}"\n'
+            'version = "0.1.0"\n'
+            f'description = "{name} — born deployable"\n'
+            'requires-python = ">=3.10"\n\n'
+            "[tool.setuptools.packages.find]\n"
+            'where = ["src"]\n\n'
+            "[tool.pytest.ini_options]\n"
+            'testpaths = ["src"]\n'
+            'pythonpath = ["src"]\n',
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        created.append("pyproject.toml")
+        src = target / "src" / pkg
+        src.mkdir(parents=True)
+        (src / "__init__.py").write_text(
+            f'"""{name} — born deployable."""\n\n__version__ = "0.1.0"\n',
+            encoding="utf-8",
+        )
+        created.append(f"src/{pkg}/__init__.py")
+
+    return created
+
+
+# ── AIPass scaffold ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _scaffold_aipass(target: Path, name: str) -> list[str]:
+    """Write AIPass scaffold files (tiers, hooks, CLAUDE.md, settings, .venv)."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import (
+        _claude_settings,
+        _detect_aipass_home,
+        _enroll_project,
+    )
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init import scaffold_content as sc
+
+    created: list[str] = []
+    aipass_home = _detect_aipass_home()
+    reg = _registry_name(name)
+
+    # .aipass/
+    aipass_dir = target / ".aipass"
+    aipass_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Tier files
+    if aipass_home:
+        for tier_file in ("tier0_kernel.md", "tier1_navmap.md"):
+            dest = aipass_dir / tier_file
+            src_path = Path(aipass_home) / ".aipass" / tier_file
+            if src_path.is_file():
+                shutil.copy2(str(src_path), str(dest))
+                created.append(f".aipass/{tier_file}")
+
+    # hooks.json + trust enrollment
+    if aipass_home:
+        template = Path(aipass_home) / ".aipass" / "project_hooks.json"
+        if template.is_file():
+            shutil.copy2(str(template), str(aipass_dir / "hooks.json"))
+            created.append(".aipass/hooks.json")
+            _enroll_project(target)
+
+    # CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md
+    for md_name in ("CLAUDE.md", "AGENTS.md"):
+        dest = target / md_name
+        if dest.exists():
+            continue
+        if aipass_home:
+            tmpl = Path(aipass_home) / ".aipass" / f"project_{md_name}"
+            if tmpl.is_file():
+                content = tmpl.read_text(encoding="utf-8").replace("{name}", reg)
+                dest.write_text(content, encoding="utf-8")
+                created.append(md_name)
+                continue
+        if md_name == "AGENTS.md":
+            dest.write_text(sc.agents_md(reg), encoding="utf-8")
+            created.append(md_name)
+
+    # .claude/settings.json
+    claude_dir = target / ".claude"
+    claude_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+    (claude_dir / "settings.json").write_text(
+        _claude_settings(aipass_home),
+        encoding="utf-8",
+    )
+    created.append(".claude/settings.json")
+
+    # .claude/commands/prep.md
+    commands_dir = claude_dir / "commands"
+    commands_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+    (commands_dir / "prep.md").write_text(sc.prep_md(), encoding="utf-8")
+    created.append(".claude/commands/prep.md")
+
+    # .venv symlink
+    if aipass_home:
+        venv = Path(aipass_home) / ".venv"
+        if venv.is_dir():
+            link = target / ".venv"
+            link.symlink_to(venv)
+            created.append(".venv")
+
+    return created
+
+
+# ── git ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _git_init(target: Path, name: str, template: str) -> None:
+    """Initialize git repo with birth commit. Guards against re-init."""
+    if (target / ".git").exists():
+        raise RuntimeError(f"'{target}' already has a .git directory")
+    _git(["init", "-b", "main"], target)
+    _git(["add", "-A"], target)
+    _git(
+        ["commit", "-m", f"birth: {name} ({template} template) via aipass new"],
+        target,
+    )
+
+
+# ── agent (via @spawn) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _agent_home(project_root: Path, name: str) -> Path:
+    """Compute the agent home directory: src/<pkg>/<pkg>/."""
+    pkg = name.replace("-", "_").lower()
+    return project_root / "src" / pkg / pkg
+
+
+def _spawn_project_agent(project_root: Path, name: str) -> dict:
+    """Create the project agent via spawn_agent().
+
+    Agent lives at src/<pkg>/<pkg>/ inside the project. Spawn discovers
+    the project-local registry (minted earlier by _write_registry) by
+    walking up from the agent home to the project root.
+    """
+    home = _agent_home(project_root, name)
+    result = spawn_agent(
+        target_path=str(home),
+        role="project_agent",
+        purpose=f"Resident agent of the {name} project.",
+        citizen_class="project_agent",
+    )
+    if not result.get("success"):
+        raise RuntimeError(f"spawn_agent failed: {result.get('error', 'unknown')}")
+    logger.info(
+        "[aipass new] agent spawned via @spawn: %s (%d files)",
+        result["branch_name"],
+        result["files_copied"],
+    )
+    return result
+
+
+# ── public API ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def create_project(
+    name: str,
+    template: str = "empty",
+    no_agent: bool = False,
+) -> dict:
+    """Create a new project inside the AIPass host installation.
+
+    Returns:
+        dict with name, template, target, host, registry_id, registry_file,
+        files, agent_spawned.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: Invalid name or template.
+        RuntimeError: Not inside AIPass, target exists, git failure.
+    """
+    _validate_name(name)
+    if template not in TEMPLATES:
+        raise ValueError(f"Unknown template '{template}'. Choose from: {', '.join(TEMPLATES)}")
+
+    host = find_host_root(Path.cwd())
+    if host is None:
+        raise RuntimeError(
+            "Not inside an AIPass installation (no *_REGISTRY.json found). "
+            "`aipass new` creates projects inside the AIPass environment."
+        )
+
+    target = host / "projects" / name
+    if target.exists():
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Project already exists: {target}")
+
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    try:
+        registry_id, registry_file = _write_registry(target, name)
+        logger.info("[aipass new] registry minted: %s (%s)", registry_file, registry_id)
+
+        template_files = _write_template(target, name, template)
+        scaffold_files = _scaffold_aipass(target, name)
+
+        spawn_result = None
+        if not no_agent:
+            spawn_result = _spawn_project_agent(target, name)
+
+        _git_init(target, name, template)
+        logger.info("[aipass new] git repo initialized with birth commit")
+
+        return {
+            "name": name,
+            "template": template,
+            "target": str(target),
+            "host": str(host),
+            "registry_id": registry_id,
+            "registry_file": registry_file,
+            "files": template_files + scaffold_files,
+            "agent_created": spawn_result is not None,
+            "agent_home": str(_agent_home(target, name)) if spawn_result else None,
+            "spawn_result": spawn_result,
+        }
+    except Exception:
+        if target.exists():
+            shutil.rmtree(target)
+        raise

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/_doctor_fix.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # =================== AIPass ====================
-# Name: doctor_fix.py
+# Name: _doctor_fix.py
 # Description: Structure remediation report for aipass doctor --fix
 # Version: 1.0.0
 # Created: 2026-05-15

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/_doctor_wire.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # =================== AIPass ====================
-# Name: doctor_wire.py
+# Name: _doctor_wire.py
 # Description: Auto-wire provider settings from manifest into user config
 # Version: 1.0.0
 # Created: 2026-05-08

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/doctor.py

@@ -54,11 +54,11 @@ from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.structure_scan.structure_scanner import (
     find_project_root,
     scan_agents,
 )
-from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix import (
+from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix import (
     print_json_report,
     print_remediation_report,
 )
-from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import (
+from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import (
     _auto_wire_provider,
     _prompt_auto_wire as prompt_auto_wire,
     check_wire_verify,
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.ui.progress import (
     make_doctor_progress,
 )
 
+COMMAND = "doctor"
+
 _BRANCH_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2]
 
 

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/feedback.py

@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: feedback.py
+# Description: aipass feedback — toggle the feedback reminder pulse on/off
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-18
+# Modified: 2026-07-18
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+aipass feedback — user-facing alias for the @hooks feedback toggle.
+
+Usage:
+    aipass feedback          # show current state
+    aipass feedback on       # enable feedback reminders
+    aipass feedback off      # disable feedback reminders
+    aipass feedback --help
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import subprocess
+
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console, error, warning
+from aipass.prax import logger
+
+from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+
+COMMAND = "feedback"
+
+_DRONE_TIMEOUT = 15
+
+
+def _run_hooks_feedback(action: str | None) -> int:
+    """Delegate to drone @hooks feedback. Returns the subprocess exit code."""
+    cmd = ["drone", "@hooks", "feedback"]
+    if action:
+        cmd.append(action)
+    try:
+        proc = subprocess.run(cmd, timeout=_DRONE_TIMEOUT)
+        return proc.returncode
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        logger.warning("[feedback] drone not found on PATH")
+        warning("drone not found on PATH — cannot reach @hooks.")
+        return 1
+    except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+        logger.warning("[feedback] drone @hooks feedback timed out")
+        warning("drone @hooks feedback timed out.")
+        return 1
+
+
+def print_help() -> None:
+    """Print usage help for the feedback command."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]aipass feedback[/bold cyan] — toggle the feedback reminder")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]USAGE:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass feedback[/green]       [dim]# show current state[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass feedback on[/green]    [dim]# enable feedback reminders[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass feedback off[/green]   [dim]# disable feedback reminders[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Delegates to: drone @hooks feedback[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def print_introspection() -> None:
+    """Show module info for feedback."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]feedback Module[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("User-facing alias for the @hooks feedback pulse toggle.")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Delegates to: drone @hooks feedback on/off[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def handle_command(command: str, args: list[str]) -> bool:
+    """Route the feedback command. Returns True if handled."""
+    if command != COMMAND:
+        return False
+
+    if args and args[0] in ("--help", "-h", "help"):
+        json_handler.log_operation("feedback_help", {"command": command})
+        print_help()
+        return True
+    if args and args[0] in ("--info", "info"):
+        json_handler.log_operation("feedback_info", {"command": command})
+        print_introspection()
+        return True
+
+    if not args:
+        json_handler.log_operation("feedback_usage", {"command": command})
+        print_introspection()
+        return True
+
+    action = args[0] if args[0] in ("on", "off") else None
+    if action is None:
+        error(f"Unknown option: {args[0]}. Use 'on' or 'off'.")
+        print_help()
+        return True
+
+    rc = _run_hooks_feedback(action)
+    json_handler.log_operation(
+        "feedback_toggle",
+        {"action": action or "status", "exit": rc},
+    )
+    if rc != 0:
+        logger.warning("[feedback] drone @hooks feedback exited %d", rc)
+    return True

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/handoff.py

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
 
 COMMAND = "handoff"
 
-_INIT_PROMPT = "I just completed aipass init and am ready to start. What should I do first?"
+INIT_PROMPT = "I just completed aipass init and am ready to start. What should I do first?"
 
 CLI_CHOICES = ["claude", "codex"]
 FLAG_CHOICES = ["default", "skip-permissions"]
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ def _get_stored_profile() -> dict:
 
 def do_handoff(
     cli: str = "claude",
-    prompt: str = _INIT_PROMPT,
+    prompt: str = INIT_PROMPT,
     cwd: str = ".",
     flag_variant: str = "default",
 ) -> bool:

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/init_flow.py

@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ TEMPLATE_EMPTY = "empty project"
 TEMPLATE_AIPASS = "aipass_framework"
 TEMPLATE_CHOICES = [TEMPLATE_EMPTY, TEMPLATE_AIPASS]
 # first_agent, ping_sweep, handoff, done — skipped for empty (non-framework) projects
-AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES = {6, 7, 9, 10}
+AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES = {6, 7}
 
 
 # --- LOCAL JSON HELPERS ---
@@ -603,29 +603,35 @@ def stage_9_handoff(
     console.print()
     console.print(render_step_header(9, TOTAL_STAGES, "Handoff"))
 
-    init_prompt = "I just completed aipass init. I am ready to start. What should I do first?"
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.handoff import INIT_PROMPT
 
+    init_prompt = INIT_PROMPT
+
+    _template = (accumulated or {}).get("template", TEMPLATE_AIPASS)
     console.print()
-    console.print("  Your agent is ready.")
-    console.print(f"  [dim]CLI: {cli_choice} | Agent: {agent_path}[/dim]")
+    if _template == TEMPLATE_AIPASS:
+        console.print("  Your agent is ready.")
+        console.print(f"  [dim]CLI: {cli_choice} | Agent: {agent_path}[/dim]")
+    else:
+        _display = str(Path(agent_path).resolve()) if agent_path == "." else agent_path
+        console.print("  Your project is ready — launching your CLI.")
+        console.print(f"  [dim]CLI: {cli_choice} | Project: {_display}[/dim]")
 
     from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform import build_manual_command
 
-    command = build_manual_command(cli_choice, init_prompt, agent_path, flag_variant)
+    display_path = str(Path(agent_path).resolve()) if agent_path == "." else agent_path
+    command = build_manual_command(cli_choice, init_prompt, display_path, flag_variant)
     inline = False
 
     if dry_run:
         console.print(f"[yellow]\\[dry-run][/yellow] would launch handoff: {command}")
         launched = False
     elif non_interactive:
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import handoff as handoff_mod
-
-        launched = handoff_mod.do_handoff(
-            cli=cli_choice,
-            prompt=init_prompt,
-            cwd=agent_path,
-            flag_variant=flag_variant,
-        )
+        console.print()
+        console.print("  [dim]Next step (run manually):[/dim]")
+        console.print(f"  [cyan]{command}[/cyan]")
+        console.print()
+        launched = False
     else:
         console.print()
         console.print("  [bold]1.[/bold] Stay here — launch agent in this terminal")
@@ -729,8 +735,12 @@ def stage_10_done(accumulated: Dict[str, Any] | None = None, dry_run: bool = Fal
 
 
 # --- MAIN RUNNER ---
-def _preflight_check() -> str | None:
-    """Return an error message if CWD is unsafe for init, else None."""
+def _preflight_check(*, allow_projects_child: bool = False) -> str | None:
+    """Return an error message if CWD is unsafe for init, else None.
+
+    When *allow_projects_child* is True, the nested-project check is skipped
+    if CWD is ``<host>/projects/<name>``.
+    """
     cwd = Path.cwd()
     # Block if inside an agent directory
     if (cwd / ".trinity" / "passport.json").is_file():
@@ -738,6 +748,12 @@ def _preflight_check() -> str | None:
             "This directory is an agent branch (has .trinity/passport.json).\n"
             "Agents are managed by 'drone @spawn', not 'aipass init'."
         )
+    # Early exit: if CWD is a valid <host>/projects/<name>, skip nesting check
+    if allow_projects_child:
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import is_projects_child
+
+        if is_projects_child(cwd):
+            return None
     # Block if inside an existing AIPass project (registry above us).
     # Walking up to the filesystem root can hit ancestors that can't be
     # enumerated or stat'd — e.g. locked Windows system entries at the drive
@@ -774,6 +790,9 @@ def run_init(
     template: str | None = None,
 ) -> int:
     """Run the 10-stage init flow. Returns 0 on success."""
+    if not sys.stdin.isatty():
+        non_interactive = True
+
     # Pre-flight: refuse to run inside existing projects or agent dirs
     err = _preflight_check()
     if err:
@@ -815,6 +834,8 @@ def run_init(
         warning(f"Resuming from stage {last_done + 1}...")
 
     accumulated: Dict[str, Any] = {"template": template}
+    if template != TEMPLATE_AIPASS:
+        accumulated["agent_path"] = "."
 
     stage_fns = [
         (1, lambda: stage_1_welcome(dry_run=dry_run)),
@@ -844,6 +865,8 @@ def run_init(
             continue
         if stage_num in AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES and template != TEMPLATE_AIPASS:
             logger.info("[init_flow] skipping stage %d (not aipass_framework)", stage_num)
+            if not non_interactive:
+                console.print(f"\n[dim]  (skipping step {stage_num} — framework-only)[/dim]")
             continue
         try:
             result = fn() or {}
@@ -857,11 +880,6 @@ def run_init(
             warning(f"Stage {stage_num} error: {exc} — continuing.")
             _save_stage(stage_num, {"error": str(exc)}, dry_run=dry_run)
 
-    if template != TEMPLATE_AIPASS:
-        console.print()
-        success("Project initialized.")
-        console.print("[dim]Run 'aipass init agent <name>' to add an agent.[/dim]")
-
     return 0
 
 

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/install.py

@@ -179,17 +179,21 @@ def _verify_binaries(home: Path) -> Dict[str, str | None]:
     return {"drone": drone, "aipass": aipass}
 
 
-def _should_run_init(non_interactive: bool, with_init: bool, no_init: bool) -> bool:
-    """Decide whether to auto-launch init. --no-init wins; --with-init forces on.
+def _build_install_prompt(home: Path, bins: dict) -> str:
+    """Compose the authored first prompt for the post-install @aipass chat."""
+    parts = [f"Fresh AIPass install completed at {home}."]
+    for name, path in bins.items():
+        if path:
+            parts.append(f"{name}: {path}.")
+    parts.append(
+        "This is my first time here — what can I do with AIPass? Show me a few things to try, with the exact commands."
+    )
+    return " ".join(parts)
 
-    Default: interactive flows chain into init ("one command, done"); headless
-    flows stop at a wired engine and print the next command (safe for CI/Docker).
-    """
-    if no_init:
-        return False
-    if with_init:
-        return True
-    return not non_interactive
+
+def _should_run_init(no_init: bool) -> bool:
+    """Decide whether to auto-launch init. --no-init skips; default = always chain."""
+    return not no_init
 
 
 def _handoff_to_init(
@@ -357,13 +361,26 @@ def run_install(
     # Step 4 — hand off into init (or print next steps)
     console.print()
     console.print(render_step_header(4, TOTAL_STEPS, "First project"))
-    run_it = _should_run_init(non_interactive, with_init, no_init)
+    run_it = _should_run_init(no_init)
     _handoff_to_init(home, bins.get("aipass"), non_interactive, dry_run, project, run_it)
 
+    # Log BEFORE exec — launch_inline replaces the process and never returns
     json_handler.log_operation(
         "aipass_install",
         {"home": str(home), "non_interactive": non_interactive, "dry_run": dry_run, "init": run_it},
     )
+
+    # Install-to-chat handoff — launch @aipass concierge in same terminal
+    if run_it and not dry_run and sys.stdin.isatty():
+        prompt = _build_install_prompt(home, bins)
+        aipass_branch = str(Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2])
+        console.print()
+        console.print("[dim]Launching the AIPass concierge — Ctrl-C to stay in the shell[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform import launch_inline
+
+        launch_inline("claude", prompt, aipass_branch)
+
     return 0
 
 

src/aipass/aipass/apps/modules/new_project.py

@@ -0,0 +1,223 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: new_project.py
+# Description: aipass new — create projects inside the AIPass installation
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+aipass new — create projects inside the AIPass installation (DPLAN-0247)
+
+Creates a project at <host>/projects/<name> with its own git repo,
+AIPass scaffold, and optional resident agent. Born deployable.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console, error, success
+from aipass.prax import logger
+
+COMMAND = "new"
+
+
+def print_introspection() -> None:
+    """List existing projects in the installation."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project import find_host_root
+
+    host = find_host_root(Path.cwd())
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]aipass new[/bold cyan] — project creator")
+    console.print()
+
+    if host is None:
+        console.print("[dim]Not inside an AIPass installation.[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+        return
+
+    projects_dir = host / "projects"
+    if not projects_dir.is_dir():
+        console.print(f"[dim]No projects/ directory at {host}[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+        return
+
+    projects = [d for d in sorted(projects_dir.iterdir()) if d.is_dir() and not d.name.startswith(".")]
+    if not projects:
+        console.print("[dim]No projects yet. Create one:[/dim]")
+    else:
+        console.print(f"[yellow]{len(projects)} project(s):[/yellow]")
+        for p in projects:
+            has_git = (p / ".git").is_dir()
+            has_reg = any(f.name.endswith("_REGISTRY.json") for f in p.iterdir() if f.is_file())
+            markers = []
+            if has_git:
+                markers.append("git")
+            if has_reg:
+                markers.append("registry")
+            info = f"  [dim]({', '.join(markers)})[/dim]" if markers else ""
+            console.print(f"  [cyan]{p.name}[/cyan]{info}")
+
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Create: aipass new <name> [--template python] [--no-agent][/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def print_help() -> None:
+    """Print usage help for the new command."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project import TEMPLATES
+
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]aipass new[/bold cyan] — create a project inside AIPass")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]USAGE:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass new <name>[/green]                      [dim]# Create with empty template[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass new <name> --template python[/green]    [dim]# Create with Python template[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]aipass new <name> --no-agent[/green]           [dim]# Skip agent creation[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]TEMPLATES:[/yellow]")
+    console.print(f"  [dim]{', '.join(TEMPLATES)}[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]WHAT IT DOES:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  Creates projects/<name> with its own git repo, AIPass scaffold,")
+    console.print("  and optional resident agent. Born deployable — repo + packaging")
+    console.print("  from minute one.")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def _prompt_template(templates: list[str]) -> str:
+    """Prompt user to choose a template interactively."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Choose a template:[/yellow]")
+    for idx, t in enumerate(templates, 1):
+        console.print(f"  [green]{idx}[/green]. {t}")
+    console.print()
+    while True:
+        try:
+            choice = input("Template [1]: ").strip()
+        except (EOFError, KeyboardInterrupt):
+            logger.info("template prompt interrupted, defaulting to %s", templates[0])
+            return templates[0]
+        if not choice:
+            return templates[0]
+        if choice.isdigit() and 1 <= int(choice) <= len(templates):
+            return templates[int(choice) - 1]
+        if choice in templates:
+            return choice
+        error(f"Invalid choice. Enter 1-{len(templates)} or a template name.")
+
+
+def _prompt_agent() -> bool:
+    """Prompt user whether to skip agent creation. Returns no_agent flag."""
+    console.print()
+    while True:
+        try:
+            choice = input("Create resident agent? [Y/n]: ").strip().lower()
+        except (EOFError, KeyboardInterrupt):
+            logger.info("agent prompt interrupted, defaulting to create agent")
+            return False
+        if choice in ("", "y", "yes"):
+            return False
+        if choice in ("n", "no"):
+            return True
+        error("Enter y or n.")
+
+
+def handle_command(command: str, args: list[str]) -> bool:
+    """Route the 'new' command. Returns True if handled."""
+    if command != COMMAND:
+        return False
+
+    if not args:
+        json_handler.log_operation("new_project_usage", {"command": command})
+        print_introspection()
+        return True
+    if args[0] in ("--help", "-h", "help"):
+        json_handler.log_operation("new_project_help", {"command": command})
+        print_help()
+        return True
+    if args[0] == "--info":
+        json_handler.log_operation("new_project_info", {"command": command})
+        print_introspection()
+        return True
+
+    name = args[0]
+    template = None
+    no_agent = None
+    has_template_flag = False
+    has_agent_flag = False
+
+    i = 1
+    while i < len(args):
+        if args[i] == "--template" and i + 1 < len(args):
+            template = args[i + 1]
+            has_template_flag = True
+            i += 2
+        elif args[i] == "--no-agent":
+            no_agent = True
+            has_agent_flag = True
+            i += 1
+        else:
+            error(f"Unknown option: {args[i]}")
+            print_help()
+            return True
+
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project import TEMPLATES, create_project
+
+    if not has_template_flag:
+        template = _prompt_template(list(TEMPLATES))
+    elif template is None:
+        template = "empty"
+    if not has_agent_flag:
+        no_agent = _prompt_agent()
+    elif no_agent is None:
+        no_agent = False
+
+    try:
+        result = create_project(name, template, no_agent)
+    except (RuntimeError, ValueError) as e:
+        logger.warning("[AIPASS] new project failed: %s", e)
+        error(str(e))
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+    console.print()
+    success(f"Project '{name}' created at {result['target']}")
+    console.print()
+    console.print(f"  [dim]Registry:[/dim]  {result['registry_file']}")
+    console.print(f"  [dim]Template:[/dim]  {result['template']}")
+    if result["agent_created"]:
+        console.print("  [dim]Agent:[/dim]     created (full framework agent)")
+    else:
+        console.print("  [dim]Agent:[/dim]     skipped (--no-agent)")
+
+    json_handler.log_operation(
+        "new_project_create",
+        {"name": name, "template": template, "target": result["target"]},
+    )
+    logger.info("[AIPASS] new project: %s (%s) at %s", name, template, result["target"])
+
+    if result["agent_created"] and sys.stdin.isatty():
+        console.print()
+        console.print("[dim]Launching your manager agent — Ctrl-C to stay in the shell[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform import launch_inline
+
+        launch_inline(
+            "claude",
+            "You are the new resident agent of this project."
+            " Read your passport and README, then tell me what you can do.",
+            result["agent_home"],
+        )
+
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Next steps:[/yellow]")
+    if result["agent_created"]:
+        console.print(f"  [cyan]cd {result['agent_home']}[/cyan]")
+        console.print("  [cyan]claude[/cyan]              [dim]# meet your project agent[/dim]")
+    else:
+        console.print(f"  [cyan]cd {result['target']}[/cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    return True

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_aipass_main.py

@@ -153,10 +153,10 @@ class TestMain:
         """--version prints real package version and returns 0."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "--version"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 0
-        printed = mock_print.call_args[0][0]
+        printed = mock_con.print.call_args[0][0]
         assert printed.startswith("aipass ")
         assert printed != "aipass 0.1.0"
 
@@ -164,10 +164,10 @@ class TestMain:
         """-V prints real package version and returns 0."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "-V"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 0
-        printed = mock_print.call_args[0][0]
+        printed = mock_con.print.call_args[0][0]
         assert printed.startswith("aipass ")
 
     def test_version_flag_fallback(self) -> None:
@@ -179,76 +179,81 @@ class TestMain:
                     "aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.importlib.metadata.version",
                     side_effect=_not_found,
                 ):
-                    with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                    with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                         result = main()
         assert result == 0
-        mock_print.assert_called_once_with("aipass unknown")
+        mock_con.print.assert_called_once_with("aipass unknown")
 
     def test_help_flag_shows_help(self) -> None:
-        """--help shows module list and returns 0."""
+        """--help calls print_help and returns 0."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "--help"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 0
-        mock_print.assert_called()
+        mock_con.print.assert_called()
 
     def test_h_flag_shows_help(self) -> None:
-        """-h shows module list and returns 0."""
+        """-h shows help and returns 0."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "-h"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print"):
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console"):
                     result = main()
         assert result == 0
 
     def test_no_args_shows_help(self) -> None:
-        """No arguments shows module list and returns 0."""
+        """No arguments shows introspection and returns 0."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print"):
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console"):
                     result = main()
         assert result == 0
 
-    def test_help_word_shows_help(self) -> None:
-        """'help' as only arg shows module list and returns 0."""
+    def test_help_word_routes_to_module(self) -> None:
+        """'help' as only arg routes to help_chat module, not root help."""
+        mod = MagicMock()
+        mod.handle_command.return_value = True
+        mod.__name__ = "aipass.aipass.apps.modules.help_chat"
+        mod.COMMAND = "help"
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "help"]):
-            with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print"):
-                    result = main()
+            with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[mod]):
+                result = main()
         assert result == 0
+        mod.handle_command.assert_called_once_with("help", [])
 
-    def test_help_shows_module_count(self) -> None:
-        """Help output includes discovered module count."""
-        mod = types.ModuleType("test_mod")
-        mod.__doc__ = "Test module doc"
+    def test_introspection_shows_public_commands(self) -> None:
+        """Introspection lists modules with COMMAND in _PUBLIC_COMMANDS."""
+        mod = types.ModuleType("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.help_chat")
+        mod.__doc__ = "Help chatbot"
+        mod.COMMAND = "help"  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
         mod.handle_command = lambda c, a: True  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[mod]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     main()
-        first_call_args = mock_print.call_args_list[0][0][0]
-        assert "1 modules" in first_call_args
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        assert "help" in printed
 
-    def test_help_shows_module_with_no_doc(self) -> None:
-        """Module without docstring shows 'No description'."""
-        mod = types.ModuleType("nodoc_mod")
-        mod.__doc__ = None
+    def test_introspection_hides_non_public(self) -> None:
+        """Modules without COMMAND in _PUBLIC_COMMANDS are hidden."""
+        mod = types.ModuleType("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.internal")
+        mod.__doc__ = "Internal module"
         mod.handle_command = lambda c, a: True  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[mod]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     main()
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
-        assert "No description" in printed
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        assert "internal" not in printed
 
     def test_unknown_command_returns_1(self) -> None:
         """Unknown command prints error and returns 1."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "xyzzy"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        mock_print.assert_called_with("Unknown command: xyzzy")
+        mock_con.print.assert_called_with("Unknown command: xyzzy")
 
     def test_known_command_routes_and_returns_0(self) -> None:
         """Known command that gets handled returns 0."""
@@ -266,10 +271,10 @@ class TestMain:
         """@drone prints guidance pointing to drone, not 'Unknown command'."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "@drone"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
         assert "@drone" in printed
         assert "drone routing target" in printed
         assert "Unknown command" not in printed
@@ -278,10 +283,10 @@ class TestMain:
         """@memory prints guidance with the actual @name the user typed."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "@memory"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
         assert "@memory" in printed
         assert "drone @memory" in printed
 
@@ -289,10 +294,10 @@ class TestMain:
         """Non-@ bad command still prints 'Unknown command', not drone guidance."""
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.sys.argv", ["aipass", "frobnicate"]):
             with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules", return_value=[]):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        mock_print.assert_called_with("Unknown command: frobnicate")
+        mock_con.print.assert_called_with("Unknown command: frobnicate")
 
     def test_command_with_remaining_args(self) -> None:
         """Remaining args are passed to route_command."""
@@ -306,7 +311,7 @@ class TestMain:
         mod.handle_command.assert_called_once_with("doctor", ["--verbose", "--fix"])
 
     def test_help_shows_command_constant(self) -> None:
-        """Help listing uses module COMMAND constant, not file stem."""
+        """Introspection uses module COMMAND constant, not file stem."""
         mod = types.ModuleType("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.help_chat")
         mod.__doc__ = "Help chatbot"
         mod.COMMAND = "help"  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
@@ -316,14 +321,14 @@ class TestMain:
                 "aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules",
                 return_value=[mod],
             ):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     main()
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
         assert "help" in printed
         assert "help_chat" not in printed
 
-    def test_help_falls_back_to_stem(self) -> None:
-        """Without COMMAND constant, help listing uses file stem."""
+    def test_introspection_skips_no_command_module(self) -> None:
+        """Modules without COMMAND in _PUBLIC_COMMANDS are hidden from introspection."""
         mod = types.ModuleType("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor")
         mod.__doc__ = "Doctor module"
         mod.handle_command = lambda c, a: True  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
@@ -332,10 +337,14 @@ class TestMain:
                 "aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules",
                 return_value=[mod],
             ):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console") as mock_con:
                     main()
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
-        assert "doctor" in printed
+        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        assert (
+            "Commands:" not in printed or "doctor" not in printed.split("Commands:")[1]
+            if "Commands:" in printed
+            else True
+        )
 
     def test_handler_crash_surfaces_error(self) -> None:
         """Handler crash prints real error, not 'Unknown command'."""
@@ -347,12 +356,12 @@ class TestMain:
                 "aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.discover_modules",
                 return_value=[mod],
             ):
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
-                    result = main()
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console"):
+                    with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.error") as mock_err:
+                        result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
-        assert "db connection failed" in printed
-        assert "Unknown command" not in printed
+        err_text = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_err.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        assert "db connection failed" in err_text
 
     def test_import_failure_surfaces_on_command(self) -> None:
         """Failed module import surfaces when user types that command."""
@@ -365,11 +374,11 @@ class TestMain:
             ):
                 aipass_mod._import_failures.clear()
                 aipass_mod._import_failures["broken"] = ImportError("no module")
-                with patch("builtins.print") as mock_print:
-                    result = main()
+                with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.console"):
+                    with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.aipass.error") as mock_err:
+                        result = main()
         assert result == 1
-        printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
-        assert "failed to load" in printed
-        assert "no module" in printed
-        assert "Unknown command" not in printed
+        err_text = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_err.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+        assert "failed to load" in err_text
+        assert "no module" in err_text
         aipass_mod._import_failures.clear()

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_doctor.py

@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_no_settings_file_returns_empty(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Missing settings.json returns no results."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.provider_reconcile.Path.home", return_value=tmp_path):
             results = reconcile_stale_deny(fix=False)
@@ -664,7 +664,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_no_stale_rules_returns_pass(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Settings with no stale rm rules returns PASS."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -680,7 +680,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_stale_rules_detected_without_fix(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Stale rm rules present returns WARN when fix=False."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -697,7 +697,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_fix_removes_stale_rules(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """fix=True removes stale rules and preserves others."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -719,7 +719,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_fix_single_stale_rule(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """fix=True works when only one of two stale rules is present."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_fix_idempotent(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Running fix twice is safe — second run returns PASS with no stale rules."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -753,7 +753,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_empty_deny_list_returns_pass(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Empty deny list returns PASS."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@ class TestReconcileStaleDeny:
 
     def test_no_permissions_key_returns_pass(self, tmp_path) -> None:
         """Settings without permissions key returns PASS."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import reconcile_stale_deny
 
         settings = tmp_path / ".claude" / "settings.json"
         settings.parent.mkdir(parents=True)
@@ -781,10 +781,10 @@ class TestCheckWireVerify:
 
     def test_pass_on_zero_exit(self) -> None:
         """Exit 0 from drone @hooks verify produces a PASS row."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
 
         fake = MagicMock(returncode=0, stdout="✓ Wire check passed\n\n0 errors, 0 warnings\n")
-        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire.subprocess.run", return_value=fake):
+        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire.subprocess.run", return_value=fake):
             results = check_wire_verify()
         assert len(results) == 1
         assert results[0].label == "wire verify"
@@ -792,10 +792,10 @@ class TestCheckWireVerify:
 
     def test_fail_on_nonzero_exit(self) -> None:
         """Non-zero exit from drone @hooks verify produces a FAIL row."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
 
         fake = MagicMock(returncode=1, stdout="ERROR empty array\n2 errors, 0 warnings\n")
-        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire.subprocess.run", return_value=fake):
+        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire.subprocess.run", return_value=fake):
             results = check_wire_verify()
         assert len(results) == 1
         assert results[0].glyph == "[red]✗[/red]"
@@ -803,10 +803,10 @@ class TestCheckWireVerify:
 
     def test_warn_on_drone_not_found(self) -> None:
         """FileNotFoundError (drone missing) produces a WARN row."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
 
         with patch(
-            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire.subprocess.run",
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire.subprocess.run",
             side_effect=FileNotFoundError("drone"),
         ):
             results = check_wire_verify()
@@ -817,10 +817,10 @@ class TestCheckWireVerify:
         """TimeoutExpired produces a WARN row."""
         import subprocess as sp
 
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import check_wire_verify
 
         with patch(
-            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire.subprocess.run",
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire.subprocess.run",
             side_effect=sp.TimeoutExpired(cmd="drone", timeout=10),
         ):
             results = check_wire_verify()
@@ -849,15 +849,15 @@ class TestPromptAutoWireIsatty:
 
     def test_non_tty_stdin_skips_prompt_and_declines(self) -> None:
         """Non-tty stdin must NOT call input() — it declines and warns instead."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import doctor_wire
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import _doctor_wire
 
         with (
-            patch.object(doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
             patch("builtins.input") as mock_input,
-            patch.object(doctor_wire, "_print_manual_wire_warning") as mock_warn,
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire, "_print_manual_wire_warning") as mock_warn,
         ):
             mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = False
-            result = doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
+            result = _doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
 
         assert result is False
         mock_input.assert_not_called()
@@ -865,30 +865,30 @@ class TestPromptAutoWireIsatty:
 
     def test_tty_stdin_prompts_and_respects_decline(self) -> None:
         """Tty stdin still prompts; a 'n' answer declines."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import doctor_wire
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import _doctor_wire
 
         with (
-            patch.object(doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
             patch("builtins.input", return_value="n") as mock_input,
-            patch.object(doctor_wire, "_print_manual_wire_warning"),
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire, "_print_manual_wire_warning"),
         ):
             mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = True
-            result = doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
+            result = _doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
 
         assert result is False
         mock_input.assert_called_once()
 
     def test_tty_stdin_accepts_and_wires(self) -> None:
         """Tty stdin with a 'y' answer runs the wire and returns True."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import doctor_wire
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules import _doctor_wire
 
         with (
-            patch.object(doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire.sys, "stdin") as mock_stdin,
             patch("builtins.input", return_value="y"),
-            patch.object(doctor_wire, "_auto_wire_provider", return_value=["wired hook"]) as mock_wire,
+            patch.object(_doctor_wire, "_auto_wire_provider", return_value=["wired hook"]) as mock_wire,
         ):
             mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = True
-            result = doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
+            result = _doctor_wire._prompt_auto_wire(**self._args())
 
         assert result is True
         mock_wire.assert_called_once()

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_doctor_fix.py

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import json
 from pathlib import Path
 from unittest.mock import patch
 
-from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix import (
+from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix import (
     RemediationItem,
     detect_project_name,
     format_json_report,
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class TestDetectProjectName:
         no_reg = tmp_path / "empty_project"
         no_reg.mkdir()
         with patch(
-            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix._discover_registry",
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix._discover_registry",
             return_value=no_reg / "MISSING_REGISTRY.json",
         ):
             result = detect_project_name(no_reg)
@@ -368,16 +368,16 @@ class TestPrintFunctions:
 class TestDoctorFixHandleCommand:
     def test_wrong_command(self) -> None:
         """Non-doctor_fix commands are not handled."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix import handle_command
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix import handle_command
 
         assert handle_command("doctor", []) is False
         assert handle_command("help", []) is False
 
     def test_no_args_shows_usage(self) -> None:
         """No args shows usage message (not introspection banner)."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix import handle_command
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix import handle_command
 
-        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix.console") as mock_console:
+        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix.console") as mock_console:
             result = handle_command("doctor_fix", [])
         assert result is True
         printed = " ".join(str(c) for c in mock_console.print.call_args_list)
@@ -385,9 +385,9 @@ class TestDoctorFixHandleCommand:
 
     def test_info_flag(self) -> None:
         """--info triggers print_introspection."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix import handle_command
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix import handle_command
 
-        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_fix.print_introspection") as mock:
+        with patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_fix.print_introspection") as mock:
             result = handle_command("doctor_fix", ["--info"])
         assert result is True
         mock.assert_called_once()

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_feedback.py

@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_feedback.py
+# Description: Tests for aipass feedback — toggle alias for @hooks feedback pulse
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-18
+# Modified: 2026-07-18
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for the aipass feedback module."""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command, print_help, print_introspection
+
+_MOD = "aipass.aipass.apps.modules.feedback"
+
+
+class TestHandleCommand:
+    """Command routing for aipass feedback."""
+
+    def test_ignores_other_commands(self) -> None:
+        """A non-feedback command is not handled."""
+        assert handle_command("doctor", []) is False
+
+    def test_help(self) -> None:
+        """--help is handled."""
+        assert handle_command("feedback", ["--help"]) is True
+
+    def test_info(self) -> None:
+        """--info is handled."""
+        assert handle_command("feedback", ["--info"]) is True
+
+    def test_unknown_arg_shows_error(self) -> None:
+        """An unknown argument shows an error and help."""
+        with patch(f"{_MOD}.error") as mock_err:
+            assert handle_command("feedback", ["banana"]) is True
+        mock_err.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_on_delegates_to_hooks(self) -> None:
+        """'on' delegates to drone @hooks feedback on."""
+        with patch(f"{_MOD}.subprocess.run", return_value=MagicMock(returncode=0)) as run:
+            handle_command("feedback", ["on"])
+        cmd = run.call_args[0][0]
+        assert cmd == ["drone", "@hooks", "feedback", "on"]
+
+    def test_off_delegates_to_hooks(self) -> None:
+        """'off' delegates to drone @hooks feedback off."""
+        with patch(f"{_MOD}.subprocess.run", return_value=MagicMock(returncode=0)) as run:
+            handle_command("feedback", ["off"])
+        cmd = run.call_args[0][0]
+        assert cmd == ["drone", "@hooks", "feedback", "off"]
+
+    def test_no_args_shows_introspection(self) -> None:
+        """No args shows module introspection."""
+        with patch(f"{_MOD}.subprocess.run") as run:
+            assert handle_command("feedback", []) is True
+        run.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_drone_not_found(self) -> None:
+        """Missing drone warns cleanly, no crash."""
+        with (
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.subprocess.run", side_effect=FileNotFoundError("drone")),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.warning") as warn,
+        ):
+            handle_command("feedback", ["on"])
+        warn.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class TestSmoke:
+    """Help/introspection render without error."""
+
+    def test_print_help_runs(self) -> None:
+        print_help()
+
+    def test_print_introspection_runs(self) -> None:
+        print_introspection()

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_init_flow.py

@@ -586,6 +586,17 @@ class TestStages:
             result = stage_9_handoff(agent_path="src/mybot", non_interactive=True)
         assert "src/mybot" in result["handoff_command"]
 
+    def test_stage_9_non_interactive_no_spawn(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
+        """Non-interactive stage 9 prints the command but never spawns a session."""
+        with (
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.console"),
+            patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.handoff.do_handoff") as mock_handoff,
+        ):
+            result = stage_9_handoff(non_interactive=True)
+        mock_handoff.assert_not_called()
+        assert result["launched"] is False
+        assert result["handoff_command"]
+
     def test_stage_10_done_returns_empty(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
         """stage_10_done returns {} and marks stage 10 complete."""
         with patch(f"{_MOD}.console"):
@@ -785,8 +796,8 @@ class TestTemplateSelector:
         ]
         return {name: MagicMock(return_value={}) for name in stage_names}
 
-    def test_empty_project_default_skips_scaffold(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
-        """empty project (default) = no scaffold; framework-only stages 6,7,9,10 skipped."""
+    def test_empty_project_default_skips_agent_and_ping(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
+        """empty project (default) = no scaffold; framework-only stages 6,7 skipped; 9,10 run."""
         mocks = self._stage_patches()
         with patch.multiple(_MOD, console=MagicMock(), warning=MagicMock(), **mocks):
             result = run_init(non_interactive=True, template=TEMPLATE_EMPTY)
@@ -798,9 +809,11 @@ class TestTemplateSelector:
             "stage_4_style_questions",
             "stage_5_tool_choice",
             "stage_8_smoke_test",
+            "stage_9_handoff",
+            "stage_10_done",
         ):
             assert mocks[name].called, f"{name} should have been called"
-        for name in ("stage_6_first_agent", "stage_7_ping_sweep", "stage_9_handoff", "stage_10_done"):
+        for name in ("stage_6_first_agent", "stage_7_ping_sweep"):
             assert not mocks[name].called, f"{name} should NOT have been called"
 
     def test_aipass_framework_runs_full_scaffold(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
@@ -862,6 +875,27 @@ class TestTemplateSelector:
             assert "setup.sh" in msg
             assert "pip" not in msg
 
+    def test_empty_template_stage9_gets_cwd_as_agent_path(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
+        """Empty template sets agent_path='.' so stage 9 hands off from CWD."""
+        mocks = self._stage_patches()
+        with patch.multiple(_MOD, console=MagicMock(), warning=MagicMock(), **mocks):
+            run_init(non_interactive=True, template=TEMPLATE_EMPTY)
+        stage_9_call = mocks["stage_9_handoff"].call_args
+        assert stage_9_call is not None
+        agent_path_arg = stage_9_call[0][2] if len(stage_9_call[0]) > 2 else stage_9_call[1].get("agent_path", "")
+        assert agent_path_arg == "."
+
+    def test_non_tty_forces_non_interactive(self, tmp_local_json) -> None:
+        """When stdin is not a TTY, run_init auto-forces non_interactive (no crash)."""
+        mocks = self._stage_patches()
+        with (
+            patch.multiple(_MOD, console=MagicMock(), warning=MagicMock(), **mocks),
+            patch("sys.stdin") as mock_stdin,
+        ):
+            mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = False
+            rc = run_init(non_interactive=False, template=TEMPLATE_EMPTY)
+        assert rc == 0
+
     def test_aipass_specific_stages_constant(self) -> None:
-        """AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES contains exactly {6, 7, 9, 10}."""
-        assert AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES == {6, 7, 9, 10}
+        """AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES contains exactly {6, 7} — stages 9/10 run for ALL templates."""
+        assert AIPASS_SPECIFIC_STAGES == {6, 7}

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_install.py

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.install import (
     DEFAULT_HOME,
     DEFAULT_PROJECT,
     TOTAL_STEPS,
+    _build_install_prompt,
     _clone_repo,
     _handoff_to_init,
     _looks_like_aipass_tree,
@@ -215,21 +216,13 @@ class TestRunInstall:
 class TestShouldRunInit:
     """Deciding whether the install chains into init."""
 
-    def test_no_init_wins(self) -> None:
-        """--no-init disables the handoff even alongside --with-init."""
-        assert _should_run_init(non_interactive=False, with_init=True, no_init=True) is False
+    def test_no_init_skips(self) -> None:
+        """--no-init disables the handoff."""
+        assert _should_run_init(no_init=True) is False
 
-    def test_with_init_forces_headless(self) -> None:
-        """--with-init runs init even when the install was headless."""
-        assert _should_run_init(non_interactive=True, with_init=True, no_init=False) is True
-
-    def test_headless_defaults_off(self) -> None:
-        """A plain headless install stops before init."""
-        assert _should_run_init(non_interactive=True, with_init=False, no_init=False) is False
-
-    def test_interactive_defaults_on(self) -> None:
-        """A plain interactive install chains into init."""
-        assert _should_run_init(non_interactive=False, with_init=False, no_init=False) is True
+    def test_default_chains(self) -> None:
+        """Default: always chain into init."""
+        assert _should_run_init(no_init=False) is True
 
 
 class TestResolveProjectDir:
@@ -327,6 +320,75 @@ class TestHandleCommand:
         assert kwargs["project"] == "/x/proj"
 
 
+class TestBuildInstallPrompt:
+    """Authored first prompt for the post-install @aipass chat."""
+
+    def test_includes_home(self, tmp_path: Path) -> None:
+        """Prompt mentions the install home directory."""
+        prompt = _build_install_prompt(tmp_path, {"drone": "/x/drone", "aipass": "/x/aipass"})
+        assert str(tmp_path) in prompt
+
+    def test_includes_verified_bins(self) -> None:
+        """Verified binary paths appear in the prompt."""
+        prompt = _build_install_prompt(Path("/h"), {"drone": "/x/drone", "aipass": "/x/aipass"})
+        assert "/x/drone" in prompt
+        assert "/x/aipass" in prompt
+
+    def test_omits_none_bins(self) -> None:
+        """Binaries that weren't found are omitted, not shown as None."""
+        prompt = _build_install_prompt(Path("/h"), {"drone": None, "aipass": "/x/aipass"})
+        assert "None" not in prompt
+        assert "/x/aipass" in prompt
+
+    def test_ends_with_question(self) -> None:
+        """Prompt ends by asking what to explore."""
+        prompt = _build_install_prompt(Path("/h"), {})
+        assert "?" in prompt
+
+
+class TestInstallChatHandoff:
+    """Install-to-chat handoff launches @aipass after init on TTY."""
+
+    def test_tty_launches_inline(self) -> None:
+        """Interactive TTY install launches the @aipass concierge after init."""
+        home = Path("/fake/AIPass")
+        with (
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._resolve_home", return_value=home),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.is_throwaway_path", return_value=False),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._clone_repo", return_value=True),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._run_setup", return_value=True),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._verify_binaries", return_value={"drone": "/x/drone", "aipass": "/x/aipass"}),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._check_and_fix_owner"),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._handoff_to_init"),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.sys.stdin") as mock_stdin,
+            patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform.launch_inline") as mock_launch,
+        ):
+            mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = True
+            run_install(non_interactive=False, dry_run=False)
+        mock_launch.assert_called_once()
+        prompt_arg = mock_launch.call_args[0][1]
+        assert "Fresh AIPass install" in prompt_arg
+
+    def test_no_tty_skips_launch(self) -> None:
+        """Non-TTY install skips the chat handoff."""
+        home = Path("/fake/AIPass")
+        with (
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._resolve_home", return_value=home),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.is_throwaway_path", return_value=False),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._clone_repo", return_value=True),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._run_setup", return_value=True),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._verify_binaries", return_value={"drone": "/x/drone", "aipass": "/x/aipass"}),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._check_and_fix_owner"),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}._handoff_to_init"),
+            patch(f"{_MOD}.sys.stdin") as mock_stdin,
+            patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform.launch_inline") as mock_launch,
+        ):
+            mock_stdin.isatty.return_value = False
+            rc = run_install(non_interactive=True, dry_run=False)
+        mock_launch.assert_not_called()
+        assert rc == 0
+
+
 class TestSmoke:
     """Help/introspection render and constants hold."""
 

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_json_handler.py

@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ class TestReturnTypeContracts:
 
     def test_doctor_wire_handle_command_returns_bool(self):
         """Doctor wire handle_command returns True for match, False otherwise."""
-        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.doctor_wire import handle_command as wire_cmd
+        from aipass.aipass.apps.modules._doctor_wire import handle_command as wire_cmd
 
         assert wire_cmd("doctor_wire", []) is True
         assert wire_cmd("not_wire", []) is False

src/aipass/aipass/tests/test_new_project.py

@@ -0,0 +1,738 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_new_project.py
+# Description: Tests for aipass new — project creation handler
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for the new_project handler and module.
+
+All file operations use tmp_path to stay fully isolated from the live
+filesystem. Tests mock subprocess calls to avoid real git/drone invocations.
+"""
+
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+import pytest  # pyright: ignore[reportMissingImports]
+
+from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project import (
+    _agent_home,
+    _registry_name,
+    _spawn_project_agent,
+    _validate_name,
+    _write_registry,
+    _write_template,
+    create_project,
+    find_host_root,
+)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# find_host_root
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_find_host_root_finds_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Finds directory containing *_REGISTRY.json."""
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    sub = tmp_path / "projects" / "myapp"
+    sub.mkdir(parents=True)
+    assert find_host_root(sub) == tmp_path
+
+
+def test_find_host_root_returns_none_without_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Returns None when no registry exists above start."""
+    assert find_host_root(tmp_path) is None
+
+
+def test_find_host_root_finds_closest_registry(tmp_path):
+    """Walks up and finds the closest *_REGISTRY.json."""
+    (tmp_path / "HOST_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    sub = tmp_path / "a" / "b"
+    sub.mkdir(parents=True)
+    assert find_host_root(sub) == tmp_path
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _validate_name
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_validate_name_accepts_valid():
+    assert _validate_name("myapp") == "myapp"
+    assert _validate_name("My-App_2") == "My-App_2"
+
+
+def test_validate_name_rejects_empty():
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="cannot be empty"):
+        _validate_name("")
+
+
+def test_validate_name_rejects_leading_digit():
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Must start with a letter"):
+        _validate_name("2fast")
+
+
+def test_validate_name_rejects_special_chars():
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Must start with a letter"):
+        _validate_name("my app!")
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _registry_name
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_registry_name_uppercases():
+    assert _registry_name("myapp") == "MYAPP"
+
+
+def test_registry_name_replaces_special():
+    assert _registry_name("my.app") == "MY_APP"
+
+
+def test_registry_name_preserves_hyphens():
+    assert _registry_name("my-app") == "MY-APP"
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _write_registry
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_write_registry_creates_file(tmp_path):
+    rid, fname = _write_registry(tmp_path, "demo")
+    path = tmp_path / fname
+    assert path.exists()
+    data = json.loads(path.read_text())
+    assert data["metadata"]["id"] == rid
+    assert data["metadata"]["name"] == "DEMO"
+    assert fname == "DEMO_REGISTRY.json"
+    assert data["branches"] == []
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _write_template — empty
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_write_template_empty(tmp_path):
+    created = _write_template(tmp_path, "demo", "empty")
+    assert "README.md" in created
+    assert ".gitignore" in created
+    assert (tmp_path / "README.md").exists()
+    assert (tmp_path / ".gitignore").exists()
+    assert not (tmp_path / "pyproject.toml").exists()
+    assert not (tmp_path / "src").exists()
+    gitignore = (tmp_path / ".gitignore").read_text()
+    assert ".venv\n" in gitignore
+    assert ".venv/\n" not in gitignore
+    assert "*_REGISTRY.lock" in gitignore
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _write_template — python
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_write_template_python(tmp_path):
+    created = _write_template(tmp_path, "demo", "python")
+    assert "pyproject.toml" in created
+    assert "src/demo/__init__.py" in created
+    assert (tmp_path / "pyproject.toml").exists()
+    assert (tmp_path / "src" / "demo" / "__init__.py").exists()
+    pyproject = (tmp_path / "pyproject.toml").read_text()
+    assert 'name = "demo"' in pyproject
+
+
+def test_write_template_python_hyphen_name(tmp_path):
+    _write_template(tmp_path, "my-app", "python")
+    assert (tmp_path / "src" / "my_app" / "__init__.py").exists()
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# create_project — integration (mocked subprocess)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+@pytest.fixture()
+def host_env(tmp_path):
+    """Set up a minimal AIPass host installation in tmp_path."""
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text(json.dumps({"metadata": {"id": "host-id"}, "branches": []}))
+    (tmp_path / "projects").mkdir()
+    (tmp_path / ".aipass").mkdir()
+    return tmp_path
+
+
+def _mock_git_run(args, **kwargs):
+    """Stub subprocess.run for git commands — always succeeds."""
+    from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+    result = MagicMock()
+    result.returncode = 0
+    result.stdout = ""
+    result.stderr = ""
+    return result
+
+
+def test_create_project_empty_template(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project",
+        ),
+    ):
+        result = create_project("testproj", template="empty", no_agent=True)
+
+    target = Path(result["target"])
+    assert target.exists()
+    assert result["name"] == "testproj"
+    assert result["template"] == "empty"
+    assert result["registry_file"] == "TESTPROJ_REGISTRY.json"
+    assert (target / "TESTPROJ_REGISTRY.json").exists()
+    assert (target / "README.md").exists()
+    assert (target / ".gitignore").exists()
+    assert not (target / "pyproject.toml").exists()
+
+
+def test_create_project_python_template(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project",
+        ),
+    ):
+        result = create_project("pyapp", template="python", no_agent=True)
+
+    target = Path(result["target"])
+    assert (target / "pyproject.toml").exists()
+    assert (target / "src" / "pyapp" / "__init__.py").exists()
+
+
+def test_create_project_rejects_existing(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    (host_env / "projects" / "taken").mkdir()
+    with pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="already exists"):
+        create_project("taken", no_agent=True)
+
+
+def test_create_project_rejects_invalid_name(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Must start with a letter"):
+        create_project("123bad", no_agent=True)
+
+
+def test_create_project_rejects_bad_template(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Unknown template"):
+        create_project("foo", template="rust", no_agent=True)
+
+
+def test_create_project_no_host(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(tmp_path)
+    with pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="Not inside an AIPass"):
+        create_project("foo", no_agent=True)
+
+
+def test_create_project_cleans_up_on_failure(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+
+    def _fail_git(args, **kwargs):
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+        result = MagicMock()
+        result.returncode = 1
+        result.stderr = "simulated failure"
+        return result
+
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_fail_git),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="simulated failure"),
+    ):
+        create_project("failproj", no_agent=True)
+
+    assert not (host_env / "projects" / "failproj").exists()
+
+
+def test_create_project_registry_before_scaffold(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """Registry file must exist before scaffold runs (order invariant)."""
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    creation_order = []
+
+    original_write_registry = _write_registry
+    original_write_template = _write_template
+
+    def track_registry(target, name):
+        creation_order.append("registry")
+        return original_write_registry(target, name)
+
+    def track_template(target, name, template):
+        creation_order.append("template")
+        return original_write_template(target, name, template)
+
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project._write_registry",
+            side_effect=track_registry,
+        ),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project._write_template",
+            side_effect=track_template,
+        ),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+    ):
+        create_project("ordertest", no_agent=True)
+
+    assert creation_order.index("registry") < creation_order.index("template")
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _spawn_project_agent (delegates to spawn_agent)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+_SPAWN_SUCCESS = {
+    "success": True,
+    "branch_name": "DEMO",
+    "path": "/tmp/demo",
+    "files_copied": 12,
+    "registry_updated": True,
+    "validation_issues": [],
+}
+
+
+def test_agent_home_simple():
+    """Agent home is src/<pkg>/<pkg>/."""
+    from pathlib import Path
+
+    home = _agent_home(Path("/proj"), "demo")
+    assert home == Path("/proj/src/demo/demo")
+
+
+def test_agent_home_hyphenated():
+    """Hyphens normalized to underscores, matching python template."""
+    from pathlib import Path
+
+    home = _agent_home(Path("/proj"), "my-app")
+    assert home == Path("/proj/src/my_app/my_app")
+
+
+def test_spawn_project_agent_calls_spawn(tmp_path):
+    """Calls spawn_agent with correct citizen_class, purpose, and agent_home path."""
+    with patch(
+        "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+        return_value=_SPAWN_SUCCESS,
+    ) as mock_spawn:
+        result = _spawn_project_agent(tmp_path, "demo")
+    expected_home = str(tmp_path / "src" / "demo" / "demo")
+    mock_spawn.assert_called_once_with(
+        target_path=expected_home,
+        role="project_agent",
+        purpose="Resident agent of the demo project.",
+        citizen_class="project_agent",
+    )
+    assert result["success"] is True
+    assert result["branch_name"] == "DEMO"
+
+
+def test_spawn_project_agent_raises_on_failure(tmp_path):
+    """Raises RuntimeError when spawn_agent returns success=False."""
+    with (
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+            return_value={"success": False, "error": "template missing"},
+        ),
+        pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="spawn_agent failed.*template missing"),
+    ):
+        _spawn_project_agent(tmp_path, "broken")
+
+
+def test_spawn_project_agent_returns_spawn_result(tmp_path):
+    """Returns the full result dict from spawn_agent."""
+    with patch(
+        "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+        return_value={**_SPAWN_SUCCESS, "citizen_number": 1},
+    ):
+        result = _spawn_project_agent(tmp_path, "demo")
+    assert result["files_copied"] == 12
+    assert result["citizen_number"] == 1
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# create_project — WITH agent
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_create_project_with_agent(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """WITH-agent path: spawn_agent called, result propagated."""
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    spawn_ok = {
+        "success": True,
+        "branch_name": "WITHAGENT",
+        "path": str(host_env / "projects" / "withagent"),
+        "files_copied": 15,
+        "registry_updated": True,
+        "validation_issues": [],
+    }
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+            return_value=spawn_ok,
+        ) as mock_spawn,
+    ):
+        result = create_project("withagent", template="empty", no_agent=False)
+
+    assert result["agent_created"] is True
+    assert result["spawn_result"] == spawn_ok
+    expected_home = str(host_env / "projects" / "withagent" / "src" / "withagent" / "withagent")
+    assert result["agent_home"] == expected_home
+    mock_spawn.assert_called_once()
+    call_kwargs = mock_spawn.call_args[1]
+    assert call_kwargs["target_path"] == expected_home
+    assert call_kwargs["citizen_class"] == "project_agent"
+
+
+def test_create_project_spawn_failure_cleans_up(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """spawn_agent failure triggers cleanup — no partial project left."""
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+            return_value={"success": False, "error": "template missing"},
+        ),
+        pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="spawn_agent failed"),
+    ):
+        create_project("failspawn", template="empty", no_agent=False)
+
+    assert not (host_env / "projects" / "failspawn").exists()
+
+
+def test_create_project_no_agent_next_steps(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """no_agent output omits 'meet your project agent' line."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.console") as mock_con,
+    ):
+        handle_command("new", ["cosmtest", "--template", "empty", "--no-agent"])
+    printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+    assert "meet your project agent" not in printed
+
+
+def test_create_project_no_agent_flag(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """no_agent=True skips passport and registry seating."""
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+    ):
+        result = create_project("noagent", template="empty", no_agent=True)
+
+    assert result["agent_created"] is False
+    assert result["agent_home"] is None
+    target = Path(result["target"])
+    assert not (target / "src" / "noagent" / "noagent").exists()
+    reg = json.loads((target / result["registry_file"]).read_text())
+    assert reg["metadata"]["total_branches"] == 0
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# is_projects_child (guard relaxation)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_is_projects_child_valid(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import is_projects_child
+
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    target = tmp_path / "projects" / "myapp"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    assert is_projects_child(target) is True
+
+
+def test_is_projects_child_not_in_projects(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import is_projects_child
+
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    target = tmp_path / "elsewhere" / "myapp"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    assert is_projects_child(target) is False
+
+
+def test_is_projects_child_no_host_registry(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import is_projects_child
+
+    target = tmp_path / "projects" / "myapp"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    assert is_projects_child(target) is False
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# _guard_init relaxation
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_guard_init_blocks_nested_by_default(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import _guard_init
+
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    target = tmp_path / "projects" / "nested"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    with pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="inside AIPass project"):
+        _guard_init(target)
+
+
+def test_guard_init_allows_nested_with_flag(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import _guard_init
+
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    target = tmp_path / "projects" / "nested"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    _guard_init(target, allow_projects_child=True)
+
+
+def test_guard_init_still_blocks_non_projects_nested(tmp_path):
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap import _guard_init
+
+    (tmp_path / "AIPASS_REGISTRY.json").write_text("{}")
+    target = tmp_path / "elsewhere" / "nested"
+    target.mkdir(parents=True)
+    with pytest.raises(RuntimeError, match="inside AIPass project"):
+        _guard_init(target, allow_projects_child=True)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Module handle_command
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_module_handles_new_command():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    assert handle_command("notmine", []) is False
+
+
+def test_module_handles_help():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    assert handle_command("new", ["--help"]) is True
+
+
+def test_module_handles_no_args():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    assert handle_command("new", []) is True
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Interactive prompts
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_prompt_template_default():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_template
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", return_value=""):
+        assert _prompt_template(["empty", "python"]) == "empty"
+
+
+def test_prompt_template_by_number():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_template
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", return_value="2"):
+        assert _prompt_template(["empty", "python"]) == "python"
+
+
+def test_prompt_template_by_name():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_template
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", return_value="python"):
+        assert _prompt_template(["empty", "python"]) == "python"
+
+
+def test_prompt_template_eof():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_template
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", side_effect=EOFError):
+        assert _prompt_template(["empty", "python"]) == "empty"
+
+
+def test_prompt_agent_default_yes():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_agent
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", return_value=""):
+        assert _prompt_agent() is False
+
+
+def test_prompt_agent_no():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_agent
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", return_value="n"):
+        assert _prompt_agent() is True
+
+
+def test_prompt_agent_eof():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import _prompt_agent
+
+    with patch("builtins.input", side_effect=EOFError):
+        assert _prompt_agent() is False
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# TTY auto-launch (FIX 3: aipass new auto-launches on TTY)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_tty_auto_launches_agent(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """On a TTY with an agent created, launch_inline is called."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    spawn_ok = {
+        "success": True,
+        "branch_name": "LAUNCH",
+        "path": str(host_env / "projects" / "launch"),
+        "files_copied": 12,
+        "registry_updated": True,
+        "validation_issues": [],
+    }
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch("builtins.input", return_value=""),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+            return_value=spawn_ok,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.console"),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.sys") as mock_sys,
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform.launch_inline") as mock_launch,
+    ):
+        mock_sys.stdin.isatty.return_value = True
+        handle_command("new", ["launch", "--template", "empty"])
+    mock_launch.assert_called_once()
+    assert "launch" in mock_launch.call_args[0][2]
+
+
+def test_no_tty_skips_auto_launch(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """On a non-TTY, launch_inline is NOT called — fallback to printed instructions."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    spawn_ok = {
+        "success": True,
+        "branch_name": "PIPED",
+        "path": str(host_env / "projects" / "piped"),
+        "files_copied": 12,
+        "registry_updated": True,
+        "validation_issues": [],
+    }
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch("builtins.input", return_value=""),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.new_project.spawn_agent",
+            return_value=spawn_ok,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.console") as mock_con,
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.sys") as mock_sys,
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform.launch_inline") as mock_launch,
+    ):
+        mock_sys.stdin.isatty.return_value = False
+        handle_command("new", ["piped", "--template", "empty"])
+    mock_launch.assert_not_called()
+    printed = " ".join(str(a) for call in mock_con.print.call_args_list for a in call[0])
+    assert "cd" in printed
+    assert "claude" in printed
+
+
+def test_no_agent_skips_auto_launch(host_env, monkeypatch):
+    """With --no-agent, launch_inline is not called even on TTY."""
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project import handle_command
+
+    monkeypatch.chdir(host_env)
+    with (
+        patch("subprocess.run", side_effect=_mock_git_run),
+        patch(
+            "aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._detect_aipass_home",
+            return_value=None,
+        ),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.init.bootstrap._enroll_project"),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.console"),
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.modules.new_project.sys") as mock_sys,
+        patch("aipass.aipass.apps.handlers.handoff_platform.launch_inline") as mock_launch,
+    ):
+        mock_sys.stdin.isatty.return_value = True
+        handle_command("new", ["nolaunch", "--template", "empty", "--no-agent"])
+    mock_launch.assert_not_called()
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# aipass.py entry point help (cli_ux)
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_aipass_print_introspection():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.aipass import print_introspection
+
+    print_introspection([])
+
+
+def test_aipass_print_help():
+    from aipass.aipass.apps.aipass import print_help
+
+    print_help([])

src/aipass/api/README.md

@@ -18,6 +18,27 @@ drone @api <command> [args]
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Validate your API key
+drone @api validate
+
+# Test the connection
+drone @api test
+
+# List available models
+drone @api models
+
+# Make an API call
+drone @api call "Hello, world" --model anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet
+
+# Check usage stats
+drone @api stats
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Commands
 
 | Command | Description |

src/aipass/api/apps/api.py

@@ -213,6 +213,24 @@ def print_help():
     console.print("─" * 70)
     console.print()
 
+    console.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [yellow]Credentials:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api get-key[/dim]                              [dim]# Show OpenRouter key[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api validate[/dim]                             [dim]# Validate OpenRouter key[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api validate google[/dim]                      [dim]# Validate Google OAuth2[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [yellow]Models & calls:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api models --all[/dim]                         [dim]# List all models[/dim]")
+    console.print('    [dim]drone @api call "Summarize this" --model anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet[/dim]')
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [yellow]Usage tracking:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api stats[/dim]                                [dim]# Overall usage stats[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @api caller-usage flow[/dim]                    [dim]# Usage by caller[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
+
     console.print(
         "[dim]Commands: get-key, get-secret, validate, test, models, status, call,"
         " list-providers, init, track, stats, session, caller-usage, cleanup[/dim]"

src/aipass/backup/README.md

@@ -79,6 +79,27 @@ All 11 commands are auto-discovered by the entry point router.
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Register a project for backup
+drone @backup register /path/to/project --name myapp
+
+# Full mirror snapshot
+drone @backup snapshot @myapp
+
+# Incremental timestamped backup
+drone @backup versioned @myapp
+
+# Check backup status
+drone @backup status @myapp
+
+# List available versions of a file
+drone @backup restore @myapp list src/main.py
+```
+
+---
+
 ## `.backup/` Store Structure
 
 Each registered project gets a `.backup/` directory at its root:

src/aipass/backup/apps/backup.py

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ def print_introspection(modules: list[Any]) -> None:
     console.print()
     console.print(f"[bold cyan]BACKUP[/bold cyan] v{VERSION} — project backup & drive sync")
     console.print()
-    console.print(f"[yellow]Discovered Modules:[/yellow] {len(modules)}")
+    console.print(f"[bold dim]Discovered Modules:[/bold dim] {len(modules)}")
     console.print()
     for module in modules:
         name = module.__name__.split(".")[-1]
@@ -83,6 +83,26 @@ def print_help() -> None:
     console.print("  [green]share[/green]        Upload a single file to Drive + get a shareable link")
     console.print("  [green]drive_clear[/green]  Clear backups from the remote drive")
     console.print()
+    console.print("-" * 70)
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [bold dim]Register & back up:[/bold dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup register /path/to/project --name myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup snapshot @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup versioned @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup all @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [bold dim]Status & restore:[/bold dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup status @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup restore @myapp list src/main.py[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup restore @myapp file src/main.py ./restored.py[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [bold dim]Drive sync:[/bold dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup drive_check @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup drive_sync @myapp[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @backup share report.pdf --public[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def discover_modules() -> list[Any]:

src/aipass/cli/README.md

@@ -7,7 +7,16 @@
 **Version:** 2.1.0
 **Seedgo:** 99%
 **Tests:** 127 passing (5 files)
-**Last Updated:** 2026-05-16
+**Last Updated:** 2026-07-17
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @cli                     # Show discovered modules
+drone @cli display demo        # Run display function showcase
+drone @cli templates demo      # Run operation template showcase
+drone @cli --help              # Full usage guide
+```
 
 ## Usage
 

src/aipass/cli/apps/cli.py

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ from rich.panel import Panel
 from rich import box
 
 # CLI modules (showcasing our own services!)
-from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import console as CONSOLE, header, error
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import console, header, error
 
 VERSION = "2.1.0"
 CLI_ROOT = Path(__file__).parent
@@ -110,37 +110,37 @@ def print_introspection() -> None:
     command_modules = [m for m in modules if getattr(m, "__name__", "").split(".")[-1] not in SERVICE_MODULES]
     service_modules = [m for m in modules if getattr(m, "__name__", "").split(".")[-1] in SERVICE_MODULES]
 
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]CLI - Command Line Interface Branch[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print(f"  Version: {VERSION}")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]Universal Display & Output Service Provider[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]CLI - Command Line Interface Branch[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print(f"  Version: {VERSION}")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Universal Display & Output Service Provider[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
     # Discovered command modules
-    CONSOLE.print(f"[yellow]Discovered Modules:[/yellow] {len(command_modules)}")
+    console.print(f"[yellow]Discovered Modules:[/yellow] {len(command_modules)}")
     for module in command_modules:
         name = getattr(module, "__name__", "unknown").split(".")[-1]
         desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
-        CONSOLE.print(f"  [cyan]\u2022[/cyan] {name} \u2014 {desc}")
+        console.print(f"  [cyan]\u2022[/cyan] {name} \u2014 {desc}")
     if not command_modules:
-        CONSOLE.print("  [dim]No command modules discovered[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+        console.print("  [dim]No command modules discovered[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
     # Service modules (import-only, but with utility commands)
     if service_modules:
-        CONSOLE.print(f"[yellow]Services:[/yellow] {len(service_modules)}")
+        console.print(f"[yellow]Services:[/yellow] {len(service_modules)}")
         for module in service_modules:
             name = getattr(module, "__name__", "unknown").split(".")[-1]
             desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
-            CONSOLE.print(f"  [cyan]\u2022[/cyan] {name} \u2014 {desc}")
-        CONSOLE.print()
+            console.print(f"  [cyan]\u2022[/cyan] {name} \u2014 {desc}")
+        console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[yellow]Next:[/yellow]  Explore a module")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli display[/green]              [dim]# Display module info[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli display demo[/green]         [dim]# Run display showcase[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli --help[/green]               [dim]# Full usage guide[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Next:[/yellow]  Explore a module")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli display[/green]              [dim]# Display module info[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli display demo[/green]         [dim]# Run display showcase[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli --help[/green]               [dim]# Full usage guide[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def print_help() -> None:
@@ -149,45 +149,54 @@ def print_help() -> None:
     Shows COMMANDS, EXAMPLES, full reference.
     Follows seedgo help pattern.
     """
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
 
     header("CLI - Display & Templates Service Provider")
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]Universal display and output formatting for all AIPass branches[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Universal display and output formatting for all AIPass branches[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
+
+    # Usage
+    console.print("[bold cyan]USAGE:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @cli <command> [args...][/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @cli --help[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # What is CLI
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]WHAT IS CLI?[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("CLI is the [bold]Display & Templates Service[/bold] - like Prax for logging:")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Centralized display formatting (headers, tables, panels)")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Reusable templates for common operations")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Rich library integration for beautiful output")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Consistent styling across all AIPass branches")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("Update CLI once \u2192 All branches instantly benefit from improvements")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]WHAT IS CLI?[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("CLI is the [bold]Display & Templates Service[/bold] - like Prax for logging:")
+    console.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Centralized display formatting (headers, tables, panels)")
+    console.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Reusable templates for common operations")
+    console.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Rich library integration for beautiful output")
+    console.print("  [green]\u2713[/green] Consistent styling across all AIPass branches")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Update CLI once \u2192 All branches instantly benefit from improvements")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # Commands
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]COMMANDS:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli[/green]                             [dim]# Show discovered modules[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli display[/green]                     [dim]# Display module info[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli display demo[/green]                [dim]# Run display demo[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli templates[/green]                   [dim]# Templates module info[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli templates demo[/green]              [dim]# Run templates demo[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]drone @cli --help[/green]                      [dim]# This help message[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]COMMANDS:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli[/green]                             [dim]# Show discovered modules[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli display[/green]                     [dim]# Display module info[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli display demo[/green]                [dim]# Run display demo[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli templates[/green]                   [dim]# Templates module info[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli templates demo[/green]              [dim]# Run templates demo[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @cli --help[/green]                      [dim]# This help message[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # Public services
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]PUBLIC SERVICES (apps/modules/):[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]PUBLIC SERVICES (apps/modules/):[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
 
     services_table = Table(show_header=True, header_style="bold cyan", border_style="dim")
     services_table.add_column("Module", style="green")
@@ -199,34 +208,34 @@ def print_help() -> None:
     )
     services_table.add_row("templates", "operation_start(), operation_complete()", "Standard operation patterns")
 
-    CONSOLE.print(services_table)
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print(services_table)
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # Import examples
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]HOW TO IMPORT CLI SERVICES:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]HOW TO IMPORT CLI SERVICES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[yellow]Display functions:[/yellow]")
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import header, success, error, warning[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Display functions:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import header, success, error, warning[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[yellow]Templates:[/yellow]")
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.templates import operation_start, operation_complete[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Templates:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.templates import operation_start, operation_complete[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[yellow]Rich console:[/yellow]")
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import console[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]  console.print('[bold]Hello[/bold]')  # Rich formatted output[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Rich console:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[dim]  from aipass.cli.apps.modules.display import console[/dim]")
+    console.print("[dim]  console.print('[bold]Hello[/bold]')  # Rich formatted output[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # Architecture
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]ARCHITECTURE:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]ARCHITECTURE:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
 
     arch_text = """[bold]CLI Branch Structure:[/bold]
 
@@ -240,19 +249,19 @@ def print_help() -> None:
 [green]\u2713[/green] Rich library        = Underlying formatting engine
   - Console, Table, Panel, Columns, Text styling"""
 
-    CONSOLE.print(Panel(arch_text, border_style="green", padding=(1, 2), box=box.ROUNDED))
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("\u2500" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print(Panel(arch_text, border_style="green", padding=(1, 2), box=box.ROUNDED))
+    console.print()
+    console.print("\u2500" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
     # Drone compliance — commands line
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]Commands: display, templates, demo, --help[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Commands: display, templates, demo, --help[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def show_version():
     """Print version."""
-    CONSOLE.print(f"CLI v{VERSION}")
+    console.print(f"CLI v{VERSION}")
 
 
 # =============================================================================
@@ -306,9 +315,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         sys.exit(main())
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
         logger.warning("CLI interrupted by user")
-        CONSOLE.print("\n[yellow]Operation cancelled[/yellow]")
+        console.print("\n[yellow]Operation cancelled[/yellow]")
         sys.exit(0)
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"CLI error: {e}", exc_info=True)
-        CONSOLE.print(f"\n[red]Error: {e}[/red]")
+        error(str(e))
         sys.exit(1)

src/aipass/cli/tests/test_integration.py

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         """No args shows introspection and returns 0."""
         cons, _get_output = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch("sys.argv", ["cli"]),
         ):
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         cons, _get_output = _make_capture_console()
         err_cons, _get_err = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch.object(display, "err_console", err_cons),
             patch.object(display, "_TRIGGER", None),
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         """--version returns 0."""
         cons, get_output = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch("sys.argv", ["cli", "--version"]),
         ):
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         cons, _get_output = _make_capture_console()
         err_cons, get_err = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch.object(display, "err_console", err_cons),
             patch("sys.argv", ["cli", "nonexistent_cmd_xyz"]),
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         cons, _get_output = _make_capture_console()
         err_cons, _get_err = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch.object(display, "err_console", err_cons),
             patch.object(display, "_TRIGGER", None),
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ class TestMainFlow:
         """cli_entry() is the console_scripts entry point — verify it's callable."""
         cons, _get_output = _make_capture_console()
         with (
-            patch.object(cli_module, "CONSOLE", cons),
+            patch.object(cli_module, "console", cons),
             patch.object(display, "CONSOLE", cons),
             patch("sys.argv", ["aipass", "--version"]),
             pytest.raises(SystemExit) as exc_info,

src/aipass/daemon/README.md

@@ -10,6 +10,20 @@
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @daemon                           # Show discovered modules
+drone @daemon update                    # Status digest
+drone @daemon activity                  # Quick 24h activity summary
+drone @daemon queue                     # View pending scheduled jobs
+drone @daemon run                       # Fire all due jobs now
+drone @daemon branch-health DAEMON      # Deep dive on a branch
+drone @daemon install-timer             # Enable systemd 2-min timer
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Overview
 
 Builder citizen -- full 3-layer architecture with identity and memory. DAEMON serves as the background orchestration branch: it discovers modules at startup, routes CLI commands to them, and provides introspection and help output via Rich console.

src/aipass/daemon/apps/daemon.py

@@ -162,8 +162,22 @@ def print_help(modules: List[Any]):
     console.print("-" * 70)
     console.print()
 
+    console.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [yellow]Status & monitoring:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon update[/dim]                            [dim]# Status digest[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon activity[/dim]                          [dim]# Quick 24h summary[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon activity-report --json[/dim]            [dim]# Full report (raw)[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon branch-health DAEMON[/dim]              [dim]# Single branch dive[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [yellow]Scheduler:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon queue[/dim]                             [dim]# View pending jobs[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon run[/dim]                               [dim]# Fire due jobs now[/dim]")
+    console.print("    [dim]drone @daemon install-timer[/dim]                     [dim]# Enable systemd timer[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
     console.print("[bold]TIP:[/bold] For module-specific help:")
-    console.print("  [dim]daemon <command> --help[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @daemon <command> --help[/dim]")
     console.print()
 
 

src/aipass/devpulse/README.md

@@ -15,6 +15,18 @@ DevPulse handles the day-to-day: working with the user to plan, design, troubles
 | Active plans | `drone @flow list open` |
 | Branch list | `drone systems` |
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Talk to the hub — it picks up where the last session left off
+cd src/aipass/devpulse
+claude
+
+# Or drive it via drone from anywhere in AIPass
+drone @devpulse compass query "registry"   # search rated decisions
+drone @devpulse feedback inbox             # cross-project feedback
+```
+
 ## Invoke
 
 ```bash

src/aipass/devpulse/apps/devpulse.py

@@ -89,11 +89,14 @@ def print_introspection():
     """Print branch introspection — discovered modules and capabilities."""
     modules = discover_modules()
     console.print("[bold cyan]DEVPULSE[/bold cyan] — Orchestration Hub")
+    console.print("[dim]The user's primary collaborator — design, plan, dispatch, track[/dim]")
     console.print(f"  Modules discovered: {len(modules)}")
     for module in modules:
         name = module.__name__.split(".")[-1]
         desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
         console.print(f"  {name:20} {desc}")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Run 'drone @devpulse --help' for usage information")
 
 
 def print_help():
@@ -112,6 +115,11 @@ def print_help():
     console.print("[bold]FLAGS:[/bold]")
     console.print("  --help, -h           Show this help message")
     console.print("  --version, -V        Show version")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold]EXAMPLES:[/bold]")
+    console.print('  drone @devpulse compass query "registry"     Search rated decisions')
+    console.print("  drone @devpulse watchdog agent @flow         Watch a dispatched agent")
+    console.print("  drone @devpulse feedback inbox               Check cross-project feedback")
 
 
 def route_command(command: str, args: list[str], modules: list[Any]) -> bool:

src/aipass/drone/README.md

@@ -21,6 +21,17 @@
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone systems                     # See all registered branches
+drone @seedgo audit aipass        # Route a command to a branch
+drone @flow --help                # Show help for any branch
+drone scan @memory                # Discover available commands
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Commands / Usage
 
 Drone provides a CLI for terminal use and a Python API for programmatic access.

src/aipass/drone/apps/drone.py

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ def _discover_modules() -> list[tuple[str, str]]:
 # =============================================================================
 
 
-def show_help() -> None:
+def print_help() -> None:
     """Display drone help with Rich formatting."""
     table = Table(show_header=False, box=None, pad_edge=False, show_edge=False)
     table.add_column(style="cyan", no_wrap=True)
@@ -116,22 +116,22 @@ def show_help() -> None:
     console.print()
     console.print("[dim]Routes commands to registered AIPass branches and modules.[/dim]")
     console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]USAGE:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @<target> <command> [args...][/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone <built-in> [args...][/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone --help[/dim]")
+    console.print()
     console.print(table)
     console.print()
-    console.print("[bold]Examples:[/bold]")
+    console.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
     console.print("  [green]drone @seedgo audit aipass[/green]")
     console.print("  [green]drone @flow status[/green]")
     console.print("  [green]drone systems[/green]")
-    console.print("  [green]drone activate @seedgo[/green]")
-    console.print("  [green]drone audit[/green]  [dim](custom shortcut)[/dim]")
     console.print()
 
 
-def print_help() -> None:
-    """Alias for seedgo standard compliance (audit expects print_help)."""
-    show_help()
-
-
 def print_introspection() -> None:
     """Display branch overview — auto-discovers modules."""
     console.print()

src/aipass/flow/README.md

@@ -26,6 +26,18 @@ Flow is AIPass's plan management system. Every branch uses flow to create, track
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @flow create . "My task description"          # Create a plan in the current directory
+drone @flow list open                                # See all open plans
+drone @flow close FPLAN-0042                         # Close a completed plan
+drone @flow create . "Design topic" dplan            # Create a design plan (DPLAN)
+drone @flow templates                                # List available plan types
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Commands
 
 ```bash

src/aipass/hooks/.seedgo/bypass.json

@@ -446,6 +446,11 @@
       "standard": "trigger",
       "reason": "MUTE_FLAG.unlink() removes a /tmp mute flag file for sound toggle \u2014 not a tracked resource or production data deletion. Deliberate user action via 'drone @hooks hooksound on'."
     },
+    {
+      "file": "apps/modules/feedback.py",
+      "standard": "trigger",
+      "reason": "sentinel.unlink() removes a .aipass/feedback_off toggle file \u2014 not a tracked resource. Deliberate user action via 'drone @hooks feedback on'."
+    },
     {
       "file": "apps/modules/hookstatus.py",
       "standard": "json_structure",

src/aipass/hooks/README.md

@@ -2,15 +2,25 @@
 
 # Hooks
 
-> Hook infrastructure for AIPass. Single engine dispatches all hooks across platforms (Claude, Codex) with per-project config, full logging, and crash isolation. The 13th citizen.
+> Hook infrastructure for AIPass. A single dispatch engine routes hook events across platforms (Claude Code, Codex) with per-project configuration, full logging, and crash isolation.
 
-Every hook event flows through one engine. Platform bridges normalize the event format, the engine reads per-project config (`.aipass/hooks.json`), dispatches matching handlers, and logs everything to prax + JSONL.
+Every hook event flows through one engine. Platform bridges normalize the event format, the engine reads per-project config (`.aipass/hooks.json`), dispatches matching handlers, and logs everything to JSONL diagnostics.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @hooks status              # Show hook config for current project
+drone @hooks log                 # Tail recent hook activity
+drone @hooks engine              # Show connected handlers
+drone @hooks verify              # Cross-check provider ↔ project wiring
+drone @hooks --help              # Full help reference
+```
 
 ## Start here
 
 | You want to | Read |
 |---|---|
-| Identity, memory, session history | [`.trinity/`](.trinity/) |
+| Identity, session history | [`.trinity/`](.trinity/) |
 | Hook engine design | `DPLAN-0184` |
 | Per-project config | `.aipass/hooks.json` |
 
@@ -25,6 +35,9 @@ Every hook event flows through one engine. Platform bridges normalize the event
 | `drone @hooks hooksound` | Show current sound mute status |
 | `drone @hooks hooksound off` | Mute all hook sounds |
 | `drone @hooks hooksound on` | Unmute all hook sounds |
+| `drone @hooks feedback` | Show feedback pulse status (enabled/disabled) |
+| `drone @hooks feedback off` | Disable feedback pulse for this project |
+| `drone @hooks feedback on` | Enable feedback pulse for this project |
 | `drone @hooks dismiss <alert-id>` | Remove an alert from `.aipass/alerts.json` |
 | `drone @hooks cadence` | Show prompt injection cadence config and state |
 | `drone @hooks verify` | Cross-check provider settings vs project hook config |
@@ -56,6 +69,7 @@ src/aipass/hooks/
 │   │   ├── hook_test.py         # Portable test runner (drone @hooks test)
 │   │   ├── cc_sessions.py       # CC-native session file reader (~/.claude/sessions/<pid>.json)
 │   │   ├── engine.py            # Core dispatch — routes events to handlers
+│   │   ├── feedback.py          # Feedback pulse toggle (drone @hooks feedback on/off)
 │   │   ├── hooksound.py         # Sound control (drone @hooks hooksound on/off)
 │   │   ├── hookstatus.py        # Config viewer (drone @hooks status)
 │   │   ├── alert_dismiss.py      # Dismiss alerts (drone @hooks dismiss <id>)
@@ -71,6 +85,7 @@ src/aipass/hooks/
 │   │   │   ├── tier0_kernel.py  #   Injects tier0 kernel prompt (every turn)
 │   │   │   ├── navmap.py        #   Injects tier1 navmap prompt (periodic)
 │   │   │   ├── identity.py      #   Injects passport identity block
+│   │   │   ├── feedback_pulse.py #  Periodic feedback ask (~10 turns, toggleable)
 │   │   │   └── persistent_alert.py # Injects advisory banners from .aipass/alerts.json
 │   │   ├── security/            # Enforcement hooks
 │   │   │   ├── edit_gate.py     #   Blocks unsafe edits (cross-branch, inbox, diagnostics)
@@ -117,7 +132,7 @@ Handlers are called **dynamically at runtime** — the engine uses `importlib.im
 
 | Event | Hooks | Description |
 |---|---|---|
-| UserPromptSubmit | presence_gate, persistent_alert, identity, email, branch_loader, tier0_kernel, navmap, auto_process, user_message_relay | Presence gate + alerts + prompt injection + inbox + auto-process + TG mirror |
+| UserPromptSubmit | presence_gate, persistent_alert, identity, email, branch_loader, tier0_kernel, navmap, feedback_pulse, auto_process, user_message_relay | Presence gate + alerts + prompt injection + inbox + feedback + auto-process + TG mirror |
 | PreToolUse | tool_sound, edit_gate, git_gate, rm_gate, registry_gate | Security gates + guardrails + sound |
 | PostToolUse | auto_fix, auto_watchdog | Diagnostics + watchdog |
 | SubagentStop | subagent_gate | Seedgo validation |

src/aipass/hooks/apps/handlers/prompt/feedback_pulse.py

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: feedback_pulse.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Description: Periodic feedback ask — one ignorable line every ~10 turns
+# Branch: hooks
+# Layer: apps/handlers/prompt
+# Created: 2026-07-18
+# Modified: 2026-07-18
+# =============================================
+
+"""Periodic feedback pulse — surfaces a one-line feedback ask every ~10 turns.
+
+Scoped to external user projects (not the AIPass host). Toggle via
+drone @hooks feedback on/off. State persists across session restarts
+as a .aipass/feedback_off sentinel file per project."""
+
+import json
+import os
+import tempfile
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger
+from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+
+_STATE_DIR = Path(tempfile.gettempdir())
+_PERIOD = 10
+_FEEDBACK_URL = "https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues"
+_FEEDBACK_LINE = f"How are we doing? Your feedback is hugely appreciated → {_FEEDBACK_URL}"
+
+
+def _state_path(hook_data: dict) -> Path | None:
+    session_id = hook_data.get("session_id", "")
+    if not session_id:
+        session_id = os.environ.get("CLAUDE_CODE_SESSION_ID", "")
+    if not session_id:
+        return None
+    return _STATE_DIR / f"aipass-feedback-pulse-{session_id}.json"
+
+
+def _load_and_increment(path: Path) -> int:
+    """Load turn counter, increment, and persist. Returns the new turn number."""
+    try:
+        if path.exists():
+            data = json.loads(path.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
+            turn = data.get("turn", 0) + 1
+        else:
+            turn = 0
+        path.write_text(json.dumps({"turn": turn}), encoding="utf-8")
+        return turn
+    except (json.JSONDecodeError, OSError) as exc:
+        logger.info("[HOOKS] feedback_pulse: state access failed: %s", exc)
+        return 0
+
+
+def _find_aipass_dir(cwd: str | None = None) -> Path | None:
+    """Walk up from CWD to find the nearest .aipass/ directory."""
+    start = Path(cwd) if cwd else Path.cwd()
+    for parent in [start, *start.parents]:
+        candidate = parent / ".aipass"
+        if candidate.is_dir():
+            return candidate
+        if parent == parent.parent:
+            break
+    return None
+
+
+def _is_disabled(cwd: str | None = None) -> bool:
+    """Check if feedback pulse is toggled off for this project."""
+    aipass_dir = _find_aipass_dir(cwd)
+    if aipass_dir is None:
+        return True
+    sentinel = aipass_dir / "feedback_off"
+    return sentinel.exists()
+
+
+def handle(hook_data: dict) -> dict:
+    """Inject feedback pulse line on cadence (~every 10 turns, skipping early turns)."""
+    try:
+        path = _state_path(hook_data)
+        if path is None:
+            return {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+
+        turn = _load_and_increment(path)
+
+        if turn < _PERIOD or turn % _PERIOD != 0:
+            return {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+
+        cwd = hook_data.get("cwd", "")
+        if _is_disabled(cwd or None):
+            return {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+
+        json_handler.log_operation("feedback_pulse", {"turn": turn})
+        return {"stdout": _FEEDBACK_LINE, "exit_code": 0}
+
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.info("[HOOKS] feedback_pulse: unexpected error: %s", exc)
+        return {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}

src/aipass/hooks/apps/hooks.py

@@ -33,9 +33,7 @@ if sys.platform == "win32":
             _reconfigure(encoding="utf-8", errors="replace")
 
 from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger  # noqa: E402
-from aipass.cli.apps.modules import err_console  # noqa: E402
-
-CONSOLE = err_console
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console  # noqa: E402
 
 # =============================================================================
 # MODULE DISCOVERY
@@ -85,86 +83,86 @@ def discover_modules() -> list[Any]:
 def print_introspection():
     """Print branch introspection — discovered modules and capabilities."""
     modules = discover_modules()
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]HOOKS — Hook Infrastructure for AIPass[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]Dispatches hooks across platforms with per-project config, logging, and crash isolation.[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]HOOKS — Hook Infrastructure for AIPass[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Dispatches hooks across platforms with per-project config, logging, and crash isolation.[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print(f"[yellow]Discovered Modules:[/yellow] {len(modules)}")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print(f"[yellow]Discovered Modules:[/yellow] {len(modules)}")
+    console.print()
     for module in modules:
         name = module.__name__.split(".")[-1]
         desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
-        CONSOLE.print(f"  [cyan]•[/cyan] {name:20} [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+        console.print(f"  [cyan]•[/cyan] {name:20} [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
 
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("Run [green]'drone @hooks --help'[/green] for usage information")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Run [green]'drone @hooks --help'[/green] for usage information")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def print_help():
     """Print CLI help — usage instructions and available commands."""
     modules = discover_modules()
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]HOOKS[/bold cyan] [dim]v1.1.0[/dim] — Hook Infrastructure for AIPass")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[dim]Dispatches hooks across platforms with per-project config, logging, and crash isolation.[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("─" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]HOOKS[/bold cyan] [dim]v1.1.0[/dim] — Hook Infrastructure for AIPass")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Dispatches hooks across platforms with per-project config, logging, and crash isolation.[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]USAGE:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks <command> [args...][/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks --help[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("─" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]USAGE:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks <command> [args...][/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks --help[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]COMMANDS:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]COMMANDS:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
     for module in modules:
         commands = getattr(module, "HELP_COMMANDS", None)
         if commands:
             for cmd, desc in commands:
-                CONSOLE.print(f"  [green]{cmd:26}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+                console.print(f"  [green]{cmd:26}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
         else:
             name = module.__name__.split(".")[-1]
             desc = (module.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0] if module.__doc__ else "No description"
-            CONSOLE.print(f"  [green]{name:26}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+            console.print(f"  [green]{name:26}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
 
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("─" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]BRIDGES:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print(
+    console.print("[bold cyan]BRIDGES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print(
         "  [green]claude[/green]                     [dim]Claude Code bridge (provider settings entry point)[/dim]"
     )
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("─" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks status[/dim]              [dim]# Show hook config for current project[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks log[/dim]                 [dim]# Tail recent hook activity[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks hooksound off[/dim]       [dim]# Mute all hook sounds[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks hooksound on[/dim]        [dim]# Unmute all hook sounds[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("─" * 70)
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]EXAMPLES:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks status[/dim]              [dim]# Show hook config for current project[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks log[/dim]                 [dim]# Tail recent hook activity[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks hooksound off[/dim]       [dim]# Mute all hook sounds[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks hooksound on[/dim]        [dim]# Unmute all hook sounds[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
 
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]FLAGS:[/bold cyan]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]--help, -h[/green]                 [dim]Show this help message[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [green]--version, -V[/green]              [dim]Show version[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
-    CONSOLE.print("[bold]TIP:[/bold] For command-specific help:")
-    CONSOLE.print("  [dim]drone @hooks <command> --help[/dim]")
-    CONSOLE.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]FLAGS:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [green]--help, -h[/green]                 [dim]Show this help message[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]--version, -V[/green]              [dim]Show version[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold]TIP:[/bold] For command-specific help:")
+    console.print("  [dim]drone @hooks <command> --help[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def route_command(command: str, args: list[str], modules: list[Any]) -> bool:
@@ -192,7 +190,7 @@ def handle_command(command: str, args: list) -> bool:
         return True
 
     if command in ["--version", "-V"]:
-        CONSOLE.print("hooks 1.1.0")
+        console.print("hooks 1.1.0")
         return True
 
     return route_command(command, args, modules)
@@ -209,7 +207,7 @@ def main() -> int:
     if handle_command(args[0], args[1:]):
         return 0
 
-    CONSOLE.print(f"Unknown command: {args[0]}. Try: drone @hooks --help")
+    console.print(f"Unknown command: {args[0]}. Try: drone @hooks --help")
     return 1
 
 

src/aipass/hooks/apps/modules/feedback.py

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: feedback.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Description: Feedback pulse toggle — on/off control for periodic feedback ask
+# Branch: hooks
+# Layer: apps/modules
+# Created: 2026-07-18
+# Modified: 2026-07-18
+# =============================================
+
+"""Feedback pulse toggle — on/off control for the periodic feedback ask via drone @hooks feedback."""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import err_console
+from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+from aipass.prax.apps.modules.logger import system_logger as logger  # noqa: F401
+
+CONSOLE = err_console
+
+HELP_COMMANDS = [
+    ("feedback on", "Enable feedback pulse (default)"),
+    ("feedback off", "Disable feedback pulse"),
+    ("feedback", "Show current feedback pulse status"),
+]
+
+
+def _find_aipass_dir() -> Path | None:
+    """Walk up from CWD to find the nearest .aipass/ directory."""
+    cwd = Path.cwd()
+    for parent in [cwd, *cwd.parents]:
+        candidate = parent / ".aipass"
+        if candidate.is_dir():
+            return candidate
+        if parent == parent.parent:
+            break
+    return None
+
+
+def _sentinel() -> Path | None:
+    """Return the sentinel file path, or None if no .aipass/ dir found."""
+    aipass_dir = _find_aipass_dir()
+    if aipass_dir is None:
+        return None
+    return aipass_dir / "feedback_off"
+
+
+def print_introspection() -> None:
+    """Print module structure for drone routing."""
+    sentinel = _sentinel()
+    if sentinel is None:
+        status = "NO PROJECT"
+    else:
+        status = "DISABLED" if sentinel.exists() else "ENABLED"
+    CONSOLE.print(f"[bold cyan]feedback[/bold cyan] — Feedback pulse ({status})")
+
+
+def handle_command(command: str, args: list) -> bool:
+    """Route feedback commands from drone @hooks."""
+    if command == "feedback":
+        if not args:
+            print_introspection()
+            return True
+
+        sub = args[0]
+
+        if sub in ("--help", "-h", "help"):
+            CONSOLE.print("[bold cyan]feedback[/bold cyan] — Toggle the periodic feedback pulse")
+            CONSOLE.print()
+            CONSOLE.print("  drone @hooks feedback        Show current status")
+            CONSOLE.print("  drone @hooks feedback on     Enable feedback pulse (default)")
+            CONSOLE.print("  drone @hooks feedback off    Disable feedback pulse")
+            return True
+
+        if sub == "off":
+            sentinel = _sentinel()
+            if sentinel is None:
+                CONSOLE.print("[yellow]No .aipass/ directory found[/yellow]")
+                return True
+            sentinel.touch()
+            json_handler.log_operation("feedback_toggle", {"state": "off"})
+            CONSOLE.print("[yellow]Feedback pulse DISABLED[/yellow]")
+            return True
+
+        if sub == "on":
+            sentinel = _sentinel()
+            if sentinel is None:
+                CONSOLE.print("[yellow]No .aipass/ directory found[/yellow]")
+                return True
+            if sentinel.exists():
+                sentinel.unlink()
+            json_handler.log_operation("feedback_toggle", {"state": "on"})
+            CONSOLE.print("[green]Feedback pulse ENABLED[/green]")
+            return True
+
+    return False

src/aipass/hooks/tests/test_engine.py

@@ -375,8 +375,8 @@ class TestHooksEntryPoint:
 
         print_introspection()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "HOOKS" in captured.err
-        assert "Discovered Modules" in captured.err
+        assert "HOOKS" in captured.out
+        assert "Discovered Modules" in captured.out
 
     def test_handle_command_returns_bool(self):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import handle_command
@@ -592,35 +592,35 @@ class TestCliRouting:
 
         print_help()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "HOOKS" in captured.err
-        assert "drone @hooks" in captured.err
+        assert "HOOKS" in captured.out
+        assert "drone @hooks" in captured.out
 
     def test_print_help_surfaces_subcommands(self, capsys):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import print_help
 
         print_help()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "hooksound on" in captured.err
-        assert "hooksound off" in captured.err
-        assert "status" in captured.err
-        assert "log" in captured.err
+        assert "hooksound on" in captured.out
+        assert "hooksound off" in captured.out
+        assert "status" in captured.out
+        assert "log" in captured.out
 
     def test_print_help_has_examples_section(self, capsys):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import print_help
 
         print_help()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "EXAMPLES" in captured.err
-        assert "drone @hooks status" in captured.err
-        assert "drone @hooks hooksound off" in captured.err
+        assert "EXAMPLES" in captured.out
+        assert "drone @hooks status" in captured.out
+        assert "drone @hooks hooksound off" in captured.out
 
     def test_print_help_has_usage_section(self, capsys):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import print_help
 
         print_help()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "USAGE" in captured.err
-        assert "drone @hooks <command>" in captured.err
+        assert "USAGE" in captured.out
+        assert "drone @hooks <command>" in captured.out
 
     def test_help_commands_auto_discovered(self, capsys):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import print_help
@@ -631,7 +631,7 @@ class TestCliRouting:
         print_help()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
         for cmd, _ in hs_cmds + hst_cmds + eng_cmds:
-            assert cmd in captured.err
+            assert cmd in captured.out
 
     def test_output_capture_status(self, capsys):
         from aipass.hooks.apps.hooks import handle_command
@@ -647,7 +647,7 @@ class TestCliRouting:
         with patch("sys.argv", ["hooks", "--version"]):
             main()
         captured = capsys.readouterr()
-        assert "1.1.0" in captured.err
+        assert "1.1.0" in captured.out
 
 
 class TestConfigDataContracts:

src/aipass/hooks/tests/test_feedback_pulse.py

@@ -0,0 +1,335 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_feedback_pulse.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Description: Tests for feedback pulse handler and toggle module
+# Branch: hooks
+# Layer: tests
+# Created: 2026-07-18
+# Modified: 2026-07-18
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for feedback_pulse handler and feedback toggle module."""
+
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+
+class TestFeedbackPulseHandler:
+    """Tests for the feedback_pulse prompt handler."""
+
+    def _handler(self):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse import handle
+
+        return handle
+
+    def test_no_session_id_returns_empty(self):
+        result = self._handler()({"session_id": ""})
+        assert result["stdout"] == ""
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+
+    def test_early_turns_return_empty(self, tmp_path):
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+            tmp_path,
+        ):
+            for i in range(10):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-session"})
+                assert result["stdout"] == "", f"Turn {i} should not fire"
+
+    def test_fires_on_turn_10(self, tmp_path):
+        result = {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._is_disabled",
+                return_value=False,
+            ),
+        ):
+            for i in range(11):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-fire"})
+
+        assert "feedback" in result["stdout"].lower()
+        assert "https://github.com/AIOSAI/AIPass/issues" in result["stdout"]
+
+    def test_fires_on_turn_20(self, tmp_path):
+        result = {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._is_disabled",
+                return_value=False,
+            ),
+        ):
+            for i in range(21):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-fire-20"})
+
+        assert "feedback" in result["stdout"].lower()
+
+    def test_skips_turn_11_through_19(self, tmp_path):
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._is_disabled",
+                return_value=False,
+            ),
+        ):
+            for i in range(11):
+                self._handler()({"session_id": "test-skip"})
+
+            for i in range(9):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-skip"})
+                assert result["stdout"] == "", f"Turn {11 + i} should not fire"
+
+    def test_disabled_returns_empty(self, tmp_path):
+        result = {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._is_disabled",
+                return_value=True,
+            ),
+        ):
+            for i in range(11):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-disabled"})
+
+        assert result["stdout"] == ""
+
+    def test_output_is_one_line(self, tmp_path):
+        result = {"stdout": "", "exit_code": 0}
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._is_disabled",
+                return_value=False,
+            ),
+        ):
+            for i in range(11):
+                result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-oneline"})
+
+        assert "\n" not in result["stdout"]
+
+    def test_state_file_persists(self, tmp_path):
+        state_file = tmp_path / "aipass-feedback-pulse-test-persist.json"
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+            tmp_path,
+        ):
+            self._handler()({"session_id": "test-persist"})
+
+        assert state_file.exists()
+        data = json.loads(state_file.read_text())
+        assert data["turn"] == 0
+
+    def test_state_increments_across_calls(self, tmp_path):
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+            tmp_path,
+        ):
+            for i in range(5):
+                self._handler()({"session_id": "test-incr"})
+
+        state_file = tmp_path / "aipass-feedback-pulse-test-incr.json"
+        data = json.loads(state_file.read_text())
+        assert data["turn"] == 4
+
+    def test_corrupted_state_recovers(self, tmp_path):
+        state_file = tmp_path / "aipass-feedback-pulse-test-corrupt.json"
+        state_file.write_text("not json")
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+            tmp_path,
+        ):
+            result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-corrupt"})
+
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+
+    def test_handler_exception_returns_safe(self):
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._state_path",
+            side_effect=RuntimeError("boom"),
+        ):
+            result = self._handler()({"session_id": "test-crash"})
+
+        assert result["stdout"] == ""
+        assert result["exit_code"] == 0
+
+    def test_session_id_from_env(self, tmp_path):
+        with (
+            patch(
+                "aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse._STATE_DIR",
+                tmp_path,
+            ),
+            patch.dict(
+                "os.environ",
+                {"CLAUDE_CODE_SESSION_ID": "env-session"},
+            ),
+        ):
+            self._handler()({"session_id": ""})
+
+        state_file = tmp_path / "aipass-feedback-pulse-env-session.json"
+        assert state_file.exists()
+
+
+class TestFeedbackPulseToggle:
+    """Tests for the _is_disabled toggle and sentinel file."""
+
+    def test_no_aipass_dir_is_disabled(self, tmp_path):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt import feedback_pulse
+
+        # The walk climbs to the drive root, so a real .aipass in any ancestor
+        # (e.g. the CI runner's home after windows-setup installs AIPass) leaks
+        # into the result — the no-dir case is only constructible by patching.
+        with patch.object(feedback_pulse, "_find_aipass_dir", return_value=None):
+            assert feedback_pulse._is_disabled(str(tmp_path)) is True
+
+    def test_aipass_dir_no_sentinel_is_enabled(self, tmp_path):
+        (tmp_path / ".aipass").mkdir()
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse import _is_disabled
+
+        assert _is_disabled(str(tmp_path)) is False
+
+    def test_sentinel_exists_is_disabled(self, tmp_path):
+        aipass_dir = tmp_path / ".aipass"
+        aipass_dir.mkdir()
+        (aipass_dir / "feedback_off").touch()
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.handlers.prompt.feedback_pulse import _is_disabled
+
+        assert _is_disabled(str(tmp_path)) is True
+
+
+class TestFeedbackToggleModule:
+    """Tests for the feedback toggle CLI module (drone @hooks feedback)."""
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_shows_status(self, capsys):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=Path("/nonexistent/sentinel"),
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", []) is True
+
+        captured = capsys.readouterr()
+        assert "ENABLED" in captured.err
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_disabled(self, capsys, tmp_path):
+        sentinel = tmp_path / "feedback_off"
+        sentinel.touch()
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", []) is True
+
+        captured = capsys.readouterr()
+        assert "DISABLED" in captured.err
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_off(self, tmp_path):
+        sentinel = tmp_path / "feedback_off"
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", ["off"]) is True
+
+        assert sentinel.exists()
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_on(self, tmp_path):
+        sentinel = tmp_path / "feedback_off"
+        sentinel.touch()
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", ["on"]) is True
+
+        assert not sentinel.exists()
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_on_no_sentinel(self, tmp_path):
+        sentinel = tmp_path / "feedback_off"
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", ["on"]) is True
+
+    def test_handle_command_feedback_help(self, capsys):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        assert handle_command("feedback", ["--help"]) is True
+        captured = capsys.readouterr()
+        assert "drone @hooks feedback" in captured.err
+
+    def test_handle_command_no_aipass_dir(self, capsys):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=None,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", []) is True
+
+        captured = capsys.readouterr()
+        assert "NO PROJECT" in captured.err
+
+    def test_handle_command_off_no_aipass_dir(self, capsys):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=None,
+        ):
+            assert handle_command("feedback", ["off"]) is True
+
+        captured = capsys.readouterr()
+        assert "No .aipass/" in captured.err
+
+    def test_unrelated_command_returns_false(self):
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        assert handle_command("other", []) is False
+
+    def test_state_survives_session_restart(self, tmp_path):
+        """Toggle state persists on disk — survives session restarts."""
+        sentinel = tmp_path / "feedback_off"
+        from aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback import handle_command
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            handle_command("feedback", ["off"])
+
+        assert sentinel.exists()
+
+        with patch(
+            "aipass.hooks.apps.modules.feedback._sentinel",
+            return_value=sentinel,
+        ):
+            handle_command("feedback", ["on"])
+
+        assert not sentinel.exists()

src/aipass/memory/README.md

@@ -8,6 +8,18 @@
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @memory search "query"            # Search archived memories across all branches
+drone @memory rollover status           # Show what needs archiving per branch
+drone @memory rollover check            # Dry run — preview pending rollovers
+drone @memory lint                      # Audit .trinity entries for limit violations
+drone @memory watch                     # Auto-rollover watcher (Ctrl+C to stop)
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Commands
 
 ```bash

src/aipass/memory/apps/handlers/governance/engine.py

@@ -26,10 +26,10 @@ from aipass.memory.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
 
 DEFAULT_CONFIG: Dict[str, Any] = {
     "enabled": True,
-    "threshold": 0.3,
-    "max_surfaces_per_session": 5,
-    "min_messages_between": 10,
-    "cooldown_seconds": 300,
+    "threshold": 0.25,
+    "max_surfaces_per_session": 12,
+    "min_messages_between": 1,
+    "cooldown_seconds": 30,
 }
 
 

src/aipass/memory/tests/test_governance.py

@@ -142,20 +142,23 @@ class TestShouldSurfaceHappy:
 
     def test_first_surface_ignores_spacing(self):
         """Fresh session: first prompt with high relevance surfaces immediately."""
+        # Explicit config: this exercises the spacing mechanism, so it must not
+        # move whenever DEFAULT_CONFIG is retuned.
+        cfg = {"min_messages_between": 10, "cooldown_seconds": 300}
         state = new_state()
         state["messages_since_last"] = 1
-        ok, reason, updated = should_surface("compass-1", 0.8, state, current_time=100.0)
+        ok, reason, updated = should_surface("compass-1", 0.8, state, cfg, current_time=100.0)
         assert ok is True
         assert "ready" in reason.lower()
 
         for i in range(9):
             updated = record_message(updated)
-            ok, reason, _ = should_surface("compass-2", 0.8, updated, current_time=100.0 + 400 + i)
+            ok, reason, _ = should_surface("compass-2", 0.8, updated, cfg, current_time=100.0 + 400 + i)
             assert ok is False
             assert "spacing" in reason.lower()
 
         updated = record_message(updated)
-        ok, _, _ = should_surface("compass-2", 0.8, updated, current_time=600.0)
+        ok, _, _ = should_surface("compass-2", 0.8, updated, cfg, current_time=600.0)
         assert ok is True
 
 
@@ -246,7 +249,7 @@ class TestConfigMerging:
         assert "threshold" in reason.lower()
 
     def test_default_config_values_match(self):
-        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["threshold"] == 0.3
-        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["max_surfaces_per_session"] == 5
-        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["min_messages_between"] == 10
-        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["cooldown_seconds"] == 300
+        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["threshold"] == 0.25
+        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["max_surfaces_per_session"] == 12
+        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["min_messages_between"] == 1
+        assert DEFAULT_CONFIG["cooldown_seconds"] == 30

src/aipass/prax/apps/prax.py

@@ -117,6 +117,12 @@ def print_help():
     console.print()
     console.print("[bold cyan]PRAX - System-Wide Logging Infrastructure[/bold cyan]")
     console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Unified logging system for AIPass ecosystem[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Usage:[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @prax <command>[/green] [dim][options][/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
     console.print("[yellow]Commands:[/yellow]")
     console.print("  [cyan]monitor[/cyan]     Mission Control - unified real-time monitoring")

src/aipass/seedgo/README.md

@@ -2,13 +2,23 @@
 
 # Seedgo
 
-**Purpose:** Standards compliance platform for AIPass. Audits all 11 core agents against 40 code standards + diagnostics, manages bypass rules, runs proof certification, and provides per-file checklist validation consumed by auto-fix hooks.
+**Purpose:** Standards compliance platform for AIPass. Audits all 11 core agents against 42 code standards + diagnostics, manages bypass rules, runs proof certification, and provides per-file checklist validation consumed by the PostToolUse auto-fix gate.
 **Module:** `aipass.seedgo`
 **Version:** 2.0.0
 **Created:** 2026-03-05
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @seedgo audit aipass              # Audit all branches against all standards
+drone @seedgo checklist <file>          # Check a single file
+drone @seedgo standards_query aipass_standards cli  # Look up what a standard checks
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Overview
 
 ### What I Do

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/handlers/aipass_standards/cli_ux_check.py

@@ -0,0 +1,484 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: cli_ux_check.py
+# Description: CLI UX Standards Checker Handler
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+CLI UX Standards Checker Handler
+
+Validates that branch entry points follow the AIPass house pattern for CLI
+help and introspection output.
+
+Good entry points (flow.py, prax.py, drone.py, seedgo.py) all have:
+  - print_introspection() and print_help() as separate two-tier functions
+  - Rich console.print() output (no bare print())
+  - Styled title, purpose/tagline, and --help pointer in introspection
+  - Usage and Examples sections in help
+
+Checks:
+1. two_tier_help     - Both print_introspection() and print_help() exist
+2. rich_console      - Help functions use console.print(), not bare print()
+3. title_markup      - print_introspection() has a [bold styled title
+4. purpose_line      - print_introspection() has a [dim] purpose/tagline line
+5. help_pointer      - print_introspection() references --help
+6. usage_section     - print_help() includes a Usage section
+7. examples_section  - print_help() includes an Examples section
+8. no_internal_modules - modules/ does not expose internal plumbing files
+"""
+
+import ast
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional
+
+from aipass.prax import logger
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils import is_bypassed
+
+# Only check entry points: apps/{branch}.py files
+AUDIT_SCOPE = "entry_point"
+
+
+def check_module(module_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None = None) -> Dict:
+    """
+    Check if entry point follows the AIPass CLI UX house pattern.
+
+    Args:
+        module_path: Path to Python module to check
+        bypass_rules: Optional list of bypass rules to skip specific violations
+
+    Returns:
+        dict: {
+            'passed': bool,           # Overall pass/fail
+            'checks': [               # Individual check results
+                {
+                    'name': str,      # Check name
+                    'passed': bool,   # Pass/fail
+                    'message': str,   # Details
+                }
+            ],
+            'score': int,             # 0-100 percentage
+            'standard': str           # Standard name
+        }
+    """
+    checks: List[Dict] = []
+    path = Path(module_path)
+
+    # Normalize to forward slashes so string matching works on Windows too
+    module_path = Path(module_path).as_posix()
+
+    # Check if entire standard is bypassed for this file
+    if is_bypassed(module_path, "cli_ux", bypass_rules=bypass_rules):
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [{"name": "Bypassed", "passed": True, "message": "Standard bypassed via .seedgo/bypass.json"}],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Validate file exists
+    if not path.exists():
+        return {
+            "passed": False,
+            "checks": [{"name": "File exists", "passed": False, "message": f"File not found: {module_path}"}],
+            "score": 0,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Skip __init__.py files
+    if path.name == "__init__.py":
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [{"name": "CLI UX check", "passed": True, "message": "__init__.py skipped"}],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Skip non-entry-point files (entry points live at apps/{name}.py)
+    if not _is_entry_point(module_path, path):
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [
+                {
+                    "name": "CLI UX check",
+                    "passed": True,
+                    "message": "Not an entry point file (not applicable)",
+                }
+            ],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Read file
+    try:
+        with open(path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            content = f.read()
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.info("Cannot read %s: %s", path, e)
+        return {
+            "passed": False,
+            "checks": [{"name": "File readable", "passed": False, "message": f"Error reading file: {e}"}],
+            "score": 0,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Empty file
+    if not content.strip():
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [{"name": "CLI UX check", "passed": True, "message": "Empty file skipped"}],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Parse AST
+    try:
+        tree = ast.parse(content, filename=module_path)
+    except SyntaxError as e:
+        logger.info("Skipped %s: SyntaxError during parse", path)
+        return {
+            "passed": False,
+            "checks": [{"name": "File parseable", "passed": False, "message": f"Syntax error: {e}"}],
+            "score": 0,
+            "standard": "CLI_UX",
+        }
+
+    # Find the two key functions via AST
+    introspection_func = _find_function(tree, "print_introspection")
+    help_func = _find_function(tree, "print_help")
+
+    # --- Check 1: two_tier_help ---
+    checks.append(_check_two_tier_help(tree, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 2: rich_console ---
+    checks.append(_check_rich_console(introspection_func, help_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 3: title_markup ---
+    checks.append(_check_title_markup(introspection_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 4: purpose_line ---
+    checks.append(_check_purpose_line(introspection_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 5: help_pointer ---
+    checks.append(_check_help_pointer(introspection_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 6: usage_section ---
+    checks.append(_check_usage_section(help_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 7: examples_section ---
+    checks.append(_check_examples_section(help_func, path.name))
+
+    # --- Check 8: no_internal_modules ---
+    checks.append(_check_no_internal_modules(module_path, path))
+
+    # Calculate score
+    passed_checks = sum(1 for check in checks if check["passed"])
+    total_checks = len(checks)
+    score = int((passed_checks / total_checks * 100)) if total_checks > 0 else 0
+
+    # Overall pass = ALL checks passed
+    overall_passed = all(check["passed"] for check in checks)
+
+    json_handler.log_operation("check_completed", {"file": str(module_path), "score": score, "standard": "cli_ux"})
+    return {"passed": overall_passed, "checks": checks, "score": score, "standard": "CLI_UX"}
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Helpers
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def _is_entry_point(module_path: str, path: Path) -> bool:
+    """
+    Detect if file is an entry point: apps/{name}.py (directly in apps/, not in subdirectory).
+
+    Entry points live at apps/{name}.py -- their parent directory is 'apps'.
+    Files in apps/modules/, apps/handlers/, apps/plugins/ etc. are NOT entry points.
+    """
+    if not path.name.endswith(".py"):
+        return False
+    posix_path = Path(module_path).as_posix()
+    if "apps/" not in posix_path:
+        return False
+    return path.parent.name == "apps"
+
+
+def _find_function(tree: ast.Module, name: str) -> Optional[ast.FunctionDef]:
+    """Find a top-level function definition by name."""
+    for node in tree.body:
+        if isinstance(node, ast.FunctionDef) and node.name == name:
+            return node
+    return None
+
+
+def _collect_string_constants(func_node: ast.FunctionDef) -> List[str]:
+    """Extract all string constants from a function body, including f-string parts."""
+    return [
+        node.value for node in ast.walk(func_node) if isinstance(node, ast.Constant) and isinstance(node.value, str)
+    ]
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Individual checks
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def _check_two_tier_help(tree: ast.Module, filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 1: Entry point has BOTH print_introspection AND print_help."""
+    found = set()
+    for node in tree.body:
+        if isinstance(node, ast.FunctionDef) and node.name in ("print_introspection", "print_help"):
+            found.add(node.name)
+
+    missing = {"print_introspection", "print_help"} - found
+
+    if not missing:
+        return {
+            "name": "two_tier_help",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": f"Both print_introspection() and print_help() found in {filename}",
+        }
+
+    missing_str = ", ".join(sorted(missing))
+    return {
+        "name": "two_tier_help",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": f"Entry point must define both print_introspection() and print_help() — {missing_str} not found",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_rich_console(
+    introspection_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef],
+    help_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef],
+    filename: str,
+) -> Dict:
+    """Check 2: Help functions use console.print(), not bare print()."""
+    funcs_to_check = []
+    if introspection_func is not None:
+        funcs_to_check.append(("print_introspection", introspection_func))
+    if help_func is not None:
+        funcs_to_check.append(("print_help", help_func))
+
+    if not funcs_to_check:
+        # Neither function exists -- auto-fail (two_tier_help already catches the root cause)
+        return {
+            "name": "rich_console",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "Help functions must use console.print() from aipass.cli, not bare print()",
+        }
+
+    has_console_print = False
+    has_bare_print = False
+
+    for _func_name, func_node in funcs_to_check:
+        for node in ast.walk(func_node):
+            if not isinstance(node, ast.Call):
+                continue
+            # console.print() — Attribute call where value.id == 'console' and attr == 'print'
+            if isinstance(node.func, ast.Attribute):
+                if (
+                    node.func.attr == "print"
+                    and isinstance(node.func.value, ast.Name)
+                    and node.func.value.id == "console"
+                ):
+                    has_console_print = True
+            # bare print() — Name call where id == 'print'
+            if isinstance(node.func, ast.Name) and node.func.id == "print":
+                has_bare_print = True
+
+    if has_bare_print:
+        return {
+            "name": "rich_console",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "Help functions must use console.print() from aipass.cli, not bare print()",
+        }
+
+    if not has_console_print:
+        return {
+            "name": "rich_console",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "Help functions must use console.print() from aipass.cli, not bare print()",
+        }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "rich_console",
+        "passed": True,
+        "message": f"Help functions in {filename} use console.print() (no bare print())",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_title_markup(introspection_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef], filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 3: print_introspection contains a [bold styled title."""
+    if introspection_func is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "title_markup",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": (
+                "print_introspection() must include a styled title line (e.g. [bold cyan]Branch Name[/bold cyan])"
+            ),
+        }
+
+    strings = _collect_string_constants(introspection_func)
+    for s in strings:
+        if "[bold" in s:
+            return {
+                "name": "title_markup",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": f"print_introspection() in {filename} has a styled title with [bold markup",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "title_markup",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "print_introspection() must include a styled title line (e.g. [bold cyan]Branch Name[/bold cyan])",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_purpose_line(introspection_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef], filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 4: print_introspection contains a [dim] purpose/tagline line."""
+    if introspection_func is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "purpose_line",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "print_introspection() must include a dim-styled purpose/tagline line",
+        }
+
+    strings = _collect_string_constants(introspection_func)
+    for s in strings:
+        if "[dim]" in s:
+            return {
+                "name": "purpose_line",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": f"print_introspection() in {filename} has a [dim] purpose/tagline line",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "purpose_line",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "print_introspection() must include a dim-styled purpose/tagline line",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_help_pointer(introspection_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef], filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 5: print_introspection contains a closing pointer to --help."""
+    if introspection_func is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "help_pointer",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "print_introspection() must include a closing pointer to --help for more info",
+        }
+
+    strings = _collect_string_constants(introspection_func)
+    for s in strings:
+        if "--help" in s:
+            return {
+                "name": "help_pointer",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": f"print_introspection() in {filename} includes a --help pointer",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "help_pointer",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "print_introspection() must include a closing pointer to --help for more info",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_usage_section(help_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef], filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 6: print_help contains a Usage section."""
+    if help_func is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "usage_section",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "print_help() must include a Usage section",
+        }
+
+    strings = _collect_string_constants(help_func)
+    for s in strings:
+        if "usage" in s.lower():
+            return {
+                "name": "usage_section",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": f"print_help() in {filename} includes a Usage section",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "usage_section",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "print_help() must include a Usage section",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_examples_section(help_func: Optional[ast.FunctionDef], filename: str) -> Dict:
+    """Check 7: print_help contains an Examples section."""
+    if help_func is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "examples_section",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "print_help() must include an Examples section",
+        }
+
+    strings = _collect_string_constants(help_func)
+    for s in strings:
+        if "example" in s.lower():
+            return {
+                "name": "examples_section",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": f"print_help() in {filename} includes an Examples section",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "examples_section",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "print_help() must include an Examples section",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_no_internal_modules(module_path: str, path: Path) -> Dict:
+    """
+    Check 8: modules/ directory does not expose internal plumbing files.
+
+    Files whose stems end with _wire, _fix, _impl, or _internal should be
+    underscore-prefixed to hide from discovery.
+    """
+    internal_suffixes = ("_wire", "_fix", "_impl", "_internal")
+
+    # Derive the branch root from the entry point path:
+    # entry point is at {branch_root}/apps/{name}.py -> parent.parent is branch_root
+    branch_root = path.parent.parent
+    modules_dir = branch_root / "apps" / "modules"
+
+    if not modules_dir.is_dir():
+        return {
+            "name": "no_internal_modules",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": "No modules/ directory found (nothing to check)",
+        }
+
+    exposed_internal: List[str] = []
+    for py_file in modules_dir.glob("*.py"):
+        stem = py_file.stem
+        # Skip __init__.py and already-underscore-prefixed files
+        if stem.startswith("_"):
+            continue
+        if any(stem.endswith(suffix) for suffix in internal_suffixes):
+            exposed_internal.append(py_file.name)
+
+    if exposed_internal:
+        names = ", ".join(sorted(exposed_internal))
+        return {
+            "name": "no_internal_modules",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": (
+                f"modules/ directory exposes internal plumbing: {names} "
+                f"— prefix with underscore or use COMMAND attribute"
+            ),
+        }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "no_internal_modules",
+        "passed": True,
+        "message": "No exposed internal plumbing files in modules/",
+    }

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/handlers/aipass_standards/cli_ux_content.py

@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: cli_ux_content.py
+# Description: CLI UX Standards Content Handler
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+CLI UX Standards Content Handler
+
+Provides formatted CLI UX standards content.
+Module orchestrates, handler implements.
+"""
+
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+
+
+def get_cli_ux_standards() -> str:
+    """Return formatted CLI UX standards content with Rich markup.
+
+    Returns:
+        str: Formatted standards text with Rich styling
+    """
+    lines = [
+        "[bold red]CLI UX STANDARD[/bold red]",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]CORE RULE:[/bold cyan] Entry points must follow the AIPass house pattern",
+        "",
+        "[yellow]RULE:[/yellow] Every branch entry point (apps/{branch}.py) must provide",
+        "  a two-tier help surface: print_introspection() for bare invocation and",
+        "  print_help() for --help, both using Rich console.print() from aipass.cli.",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]THE HOUSE PATTERN:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  [green]1.[/green] [bold]Two-tier help[/bold] -- print_introspection() (light) + print_help() (full)",
+        "  [green]2.[/green] [bold]Rich console[/bold] -- console.print() with markup, never bare print()",
+        "  [green]3.[/green] [bold]Title + purpose[/bold] -- styled title line + dim tagline in introspection",
+        "  [green]4.[/green] [bold]Closing pointer[/bold] -- introspection ends with --help reference",
+        "  [green]5.[/green] [bold]Usage + examples[/bold] -- print_help() includes USAGE and EXAMPLES sections",
+        "  [green]6.[/green] [bold]No internal leaks[/bold] -- modules/ must not expose internal plumbing",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]WHAT IS CHECKED:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Scope:[/yellow] entry_point -- only apps/{branch}.py files",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 1:[/yellow] two_tier_help",
+        "    Both print_introspection() and print_help() defined as top-level functions",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 2:[/yellow] rich_console",
+        "    Help functions use console.print(), no bare print() calls",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 3:[/yellow] title_markup",
+        "    print_introspection() contains a [bold]-styled title line",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 4:[/yellow] purpose_line",
+        "    print_introspection() contains a [dim]-styled purpose/tagline",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 5:[/yellow] help_pointer",
+        "    print_introspection() references --help for more info",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 6:[/yellow] usage_section",
+        "    print_help() contains a Usage section",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 7:[/yellow] examples_section",
+        "    print_help() contains an Examples section",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 8:[/yellow] no_internal_modules",
+        "    modules/ directory does not expose internal plumbing names",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]GOOD EXAMPLE (flow.py introspection):[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        '  console.print("[bold cyan]Flow - PLAN Management System[/bold cyan]")',
+        '  console.print("[dim]Task orchestration and workflow management[/dim]")',
+        "  # ... module list ...",
+        "  console.print(\"[dim]Run 'drone @flow --help' for usage information[/dim]\")",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]BAD EXAMPLE (aipass.py -- fails all checks):[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        '  print(f"AIPASS - {len(modules)} modules discovered")  # bare print',
+        "  # no print_introspection/print_help, no title/purpose, no pointer",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]HOW TO FIX:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  1. Define print_introspection() with: styled title, dim purpose, module list, --help pointer",
+        "  2. Define print_help() with: USAGE section, command list, EXAMPLES section",
+        "  3. Replace all bare print() with console.print() from aipass.cli",
+        "  4. Prefix internal modules with underscore or set COMMAND attribute",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]SCORING:[/bold cyan]",
+        "  Score = (passed_checks / 8) * 100",
+        "  Pass requires all 8 checks green",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]REFERENCE:[/bold cyan]",
+        "  [dim]See: seedgo standards pack (cli_ux)[/dim]",
+        "  [dim]Compare: drone @flow (good) vs aipass --help (bad)[/dim]",
+    ]
+
+    json_handler.log_operation("standard_content_queried", {"standard": "cli_ux"})
+    return "\n".join(lines)

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/handlers/aipass_standards/debug_print_check.py

@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ _DOCTEST_RE = re.compile(r"^\s*(\.\.\.|>>>)\s")
 # Test file name patterns
 _TEST_FILE_RE = re.compile(r"^(test_.+|.+_test|conftest)\.py$")
 
+# String literals — strip content before regex to avoid false positives on print( inside strings
+_STRING_LITERAL_RE = re.compile(r'""".*?"""|\'\'\'.*?\'\'\'|"(?:[^"\\]|\\.)*"|\'(?:[^\'\\]|\\.)*\'')
+
 
 def _is_in_main_block(lines: list[str], lineno: int) -> bool:
     """
@@ -108,8 +111,9 @@ def _scan_file(file_path: Path) -> tuple[list[int], str | None]:
         if _DOCTEST_RE.match(line):
             continue
 
-        # Strip inline comments before checking for print(
+        # Strip inline comments and string literal contents before checking
         code_part = line.split("#")[0]
+        code_part = _STRING_LITERAL_RE.sub('""', code_part)
 
         if not _PRINT_RE.search(code_part):
             continue

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/handlers/aipass_standards/readme_quality_check.py

@@ -0,0 +1,335 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: readme_quality_check.py
+# Description: README Quality Standards Checker Handler
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+README Quality Standards Checker Handler
+
+Validates README.md content quality from a stranger's perspective.
+Orthogonal to readme_check.py which validates structural completeness.
+
+Checks:
+1. Quick Start section with runnable command example
+2. Stranger accessibility (not too many unexplained internal references)
+3. Invoke/Usage command matches branch name
+4. Clear description within first 10 lines
+"""
+
+import re
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict, List
+
+from aipass.prax import logger
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils import is_bypassed
+
+# Audit scope: entry points only (apps/{name}.py)
+AUDIT_SCOPE = "entry_point"
+
+# Internal AIPass branch names — a stranger would not recognise these
+# without context. "aipass" is excluded because it is the project name
+# itself and appears unavoidably in every branch description.
+_INTERNAL_NAMES = frozenset(
+    {
+        "drone",
+        "devpulse",
+        "ai_mail",
+        "flow",
+        "seedgo",
+        "prax",
+        "memory",
+        "spawn",
+        "hooks",
+        "trigger",
+        "api",
+        "cli",
+        "skills",
+        "daemon",
+        "commons",
+        "backup",
+    }
+)
+
+
+def check_module(module_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None = None) -> Dict:
+    """
+    Check if branch README meets content-quality standards.
+
+    Args:
+        module_path: Path to branch entry point (e.g., src/aipass/seedgo/apps/branch.py)
+        bypass_rules: Optional list of bypass rules to skip certain checks
+
+    Returns:
+        dict: {
+            'passed': bool,
+            'checks': [{'name': str, 'passed': bool, 'message': str}],
+            'score': int,
+            'standard': str
+        }
+    """
+    checks: List[Dict] = []
+
+    # Skip __init__.py files
+    if Path(module_path).name == "__init__.py":
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [{"name": "README quality", "passed": True, "message": "__init__.py file (skipped)"}],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "README_QUALITY",
+        }
+
+    # Check if entire standard is bypassed for this file
+    if is_bypassed(module_path, "readme_quality", bypass_rules=bypass_rules):
+        return {
+            "passed": True,
+            "checks": [{"name": "Bypassed", "passed": True, "message": "Standard bypassed via .seedgo/bypass.json"}],
+            "score": 100,
+            "standard": "README_QUALITY",
+        }
+
+    # Derive branch root: module_path is apps/{branch}.py, go up 2 levels
+    entry_path = Path(module_path)
+    branch_root = entry_path.parent.parent
+    branch_name = branch_root.name
+
+    # Locate README
+    readme_path = branch_root / "README.md"
+    if not readme_path.exists():
+        fail_msg = "README.md not found at branch root"
+        for name in ["quick_start", "stranger_accessible", "invoke_match", "what_description"]:
+            checks.append({"name": name, "passed": False, "message": fail_msg})
+
+        return {"passed": False, "checks": checks, "score": 0, "standard": "README_QUALITY"}
+
+    # Read README content
+    try:
+        content = readme_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+        lines = content.split("\n")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.info("Cannot read README at %s: %s", readme_path, e)
+        return {
+            "passed": False,
+            "checks": [{"name": "File readable", "passed": False, "message": f"Error reading README: {e}"}],
+            "score": 0,
+            "standard": "README_QUALITY",
+        }
+
+    # Check 1: Quick Start section with code example
+    checks.append(_check_quick_start(lines, module_path, bypass_rules))
+
+    # Check 2: Stranger accessibility
+    checks.append(_check_stranger_accessible(lines, module_path, bypass_rules))
+
+    # Check 3: Invoke/Usage command matches branch
+    checks.append(_check_invoke_match(lines, branch_name, module_path, bypass_rules))
+
+    # Check 4: Clear description within first 10 lines
+    checks.append(_check_what_description(lines, module_path, bypass_rules))
+
+    # Calculate score
+    passed_checks = sum(1 for c in checks if c["passed"])
+    total_checks = len(checks)
+    score = int((passed_checks / total_checks * 100)) if total_checks > 0 else 0
+    overall_passed = all(c["passed"] for c in checks)
+
+    json_handler.log_operation(
+        "check_completed",
+        {"file": str(module_path), "score": score, "standard": "readme_quality"},
+    )
+    return {"passed": overall_passed, "checks": checks, "score": score, "standard": "README_QUALITY"}
+
+
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------- #
+# Individual checks                                                      #
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------- #
+
+
+def _check_quick_start(lines: List[str], file_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None) -> Dict:
+    """README must have a Quick Start / Getting Started section with at least one fenced code block."""
+    if is_bypassed(file_path, "readme_quality", None, bypass_rules):
+        return {"name": "quick_start", "passed": True, "message": "Bypassed by bypass rules"}
+
+    # Find a heading containing "quick start", "getting started", or "quickstart"
+    qs_pattern = re.compile(r"^(#{1,6})\s+.*(quick\s*start|getting\s+started)", re.IGNORECASE)
+    section_start: int | None = None
+    section_level: int = 0
+
+    for i, line in enumerate(lines):
+        m = qs_pattern.match(line)
+        if m:
+            section_start = i
+            section_level = len(m.group(1))
+            break
+
+    if section_start is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "quick_start",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": "README must have a Quick Start section with at least one runnable command example",
+        }
+
+    # Scan from section heading to next heading of equal or higher level (or EOF)
+    has_code_block = False
+    for j in range(section_start + 1, len(lines)):
+        stripped = lines[j].strip()
+        # Next heading at same or higher level ends the section
+        heading_match = re.match(r"^(#{1,6})\s+", lines[j])
+        if heading_match and len(heading_match.group(1)) <= section_level:
+            break
+        if stripped.startswith("```"):
+            has_code_block = True
+            break
+
+    if has_code_block:
+        return {"name": "quick_start", "passed": True, "message": "Quick Start section found with code example"}
+
+    return {
+        "name": "quick_start",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "README must have a Quick Start section with at least one runnable command example",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_stranger_accessible(lines: List[str], file_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None) -> Dict:
+    """First 5 content lines must not reference more than 2 unique internal branch names."""
+    if is_bypassed(file_path, "readme_quality", None, bypass_rules):
+        return {"name": "stranger_accessible", "passed": True, "message": "Bypassed by bypass rules"}
+
+    # Build regex once
+    names_pattern = re.compile(
+        r"\b(" + "|".join(re.escape(n) for n in sorted(_INTERNAL_NAMES, key=len, reverse=True)) + r")\b",
+        re.IGNORECASE,
+    )
+
+    # Collect first 5 non-empty, non-heading lines after the title heading
+    content_lines: List[str] = []
+    past_title = False
+    for line in lines:
+        stripped = line.strip()
+        # Skip until we pass the first heading (title)
+        if not past_title:
+            if stripped.startswith("#"):
+                past_title = True
+            continue
+        # Skip headings and empty lines
+        if not stripped or stripped.startswith("#"):
+            continue
+        content_lines.append(stripped)
+        if len(content_lines) >= 5:
+            break
+
+    if not content_lines:
+        # No content lines found — nothing to flag
+        return {
+            "name": "stranger_accessible",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": "No content lines found to check (skipped)",
+        }
+
+    # Count unique internal name references across collected lines
+    found_names: set = set()
+    for cl in content_lines:
+        for m in names_pattern.finditer(cl):
+            found_names.add(m.group(1).lower())
+
+    if len(found_names) > 2:
+        sorted_names = ", ".join(sorted(found_names))
+        return {
+            "name": "stranger_accessible",
+            "passed": False,
+            "message": (
+                f"First paragraph references {len(found_names)} internal branches"
+                f" ({sorted_names}) — strangers won't understand without context"
+            ),
+        }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "stranger_accessible",
+        "passed": True,
+        "message": f"First paragraph references {len(found_names)} internal branch name(s) (limit 2)",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_invoke_match(lines: List[str], branch_name: str, file_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None) -> Dict:
+    """If an Invoke / Usage / How to Run section exists, its command should reference the branch name."""
+    if is_bypassed(file_path, "readme_quality", None, bypass_rules):
+        return {"name": "invoke_match", "passed": True, "message": "Bypassed by bypass rules"}
+
+    # Find heading containing "invoke", "usage", or "how to run"
+    heading_pattern = re.compile(r"^(#{1,6})\s+.*(invoke|usage|how\s+to\s+run)", re.IGNORECASE)
+    section_start: int | None = None
+    section_level: int = 0
+
+    for i, line in enumerate(lines):
+        m = heading_pattern.match(line)
+        if m:
+            section_start = i
+            section_level = len(m.group(1))
+            break
+
+    if section_start is None:
+        return {
+            "name": "invoke_match",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": "No invoke section found — skipped",
+        }
+
+    # Extract section content until next heading of equal or higher level
+    section_content: List[str] = []
+    for j in range(section_start + 1, len(lines)):
+        heading_match = re.match(r"^(#{1,6})\s+", lines[j])
+        if heading_match and len(heading_match.group(1)) <= section_level:
+            break
+        section_content.append(lines[j])
+
+    section_text = "\n".join(section_content)
+
+    # Check if the branch name appears in the section (case-insensitive)
+    if re.search(re.escape(branch_name), section_text, re.IGNORECASE):
+        return {
+            "name": "invoke_match",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": f"Invoke section references branch '{branch_name}'",
+        }
+
+    # Also accept drone @{branch} pattern (standard invocation)
+    if re.search(r"drone\s+@" + re.escape(branch_name), section_text, re.IGNORECASE):
+        return {
+            "name": "invoke_match",
+            "passed": True,
+            "message": f"Invoke section uses drone @{branch_name} pattern",
+        }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "invoke_match",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": f"Invoke section command does not match branch name '{branch_name}'",
+    }
+
+
+def _check_what_description(lines: List[str], file_path: str, bypass_rules: list | None) -> Dict:
+    """README must describe what the branch does within the first 10 lines."""
+    if is_bypassed(file_path, "readme_quality", None, bypass_rules):
+        return {"name": "what_description", "passed": True, "message": "Bypassed by bypass rules"}
+
+    # Collect first 10 lines, check for at least one non-heading, non-empty line > 20 chars
+    for line in lines[:10]:
+        stripped = line.strip()
+        if not stripped or stripped.startswith("#"):
+            continue
+        if len(stripped) > 20:
+            return {
+                "name": "what_description",
+                "passed": True,
+                "message": "Description found within first 10 lines",
+            }
+
+    return {
+        "name": "what_description",
+        "passed": False,
+        "message": "README must describe what the branch does within the first 10 lines",
+    }

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/handlers/aipass_standards/readme_quality_content.py

@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: readme_quality_content.py
+# Description: README Quality Standards Content Handler
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""
+README Quality Standards Content Handler
+
+Provides formatted README quality standards content.
+Module orchestrates, handler implements.
+"""
+
+from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json import json_handler
+
+
+def get_readme_quality_standards() -> str:
+    """Return formatted README quality standards content with Rich markup.
+
+    Returns:
+        str: Formatted standards text with Rich styling
+    """
+    lines = [
+        "[bold red]README QUALITY STANDARD[/bold red]",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]CORE RULE:[/bold cyan] READMEs must be accessible to strangers",
+        "",
+        "[yellow]RULE:[/yellow] AIPass is open source. A stranger cloning the repo should",
+        "  understand what each branch does, how to invoke it, and be able to",
+        "  get started from the README alone -- no insider knowledge required.",
+        "",
+        "[dim]Note: This standard checks CONTENT QUALITY. The existing 'readme'",
+        "standard checks STRUCTURAL completeness (sections, tree, links).",
+        "Both must pass.[/dim]",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]WHAT IS CHECKED:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Scope:[/yellow] entry_point -- derives README from branch root",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 1:[/yellow] quick_start",
+        "    README has a Quick Start / Getting Started section containing",
+        "    at least one fenced code block with a runnable command.",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 2:[/yellow] stranger_accessible",
+        "    First 5 content lines must not reference more than 2 internal",
+        "    AIPass branch names. Strangers cannot parse insider jargon.",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 3:[/yellow] invoke_match",
+        "    If an Invoke/Usage section exists, the command shown must",
+        "    reference the correct branch name.",
+        "",
+        "  [yellow]Check 4:[/yellow] what_description",
+        "    README must describe what the branch does within the first",
+        "    10 lines (at least one content line longer than 20 characters).",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]THE STRANGER TEST:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  Imagine someone who has never seen AIPass before. They clone the",
+        "  repo and open your README. Can they answer:",
+        "",
+        "  [green]1.[/green] What does this branch do? (what_description)",
+        "  [green]2.[/green] How do I run it? (quick_start + invoke_match)",
+        "  [green]3.[/green] Do I need to know other branches first? (stranger_accessible)",
+        "",
+        "  If any answer is 'no', the README fails the stranger test.",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]INTERNAL BRANCH NAMES (checked in stranger_accessible):[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  drone, devpulse, aipass, ai_mail, flow, seedgo, prax, memory,",
+        "  spawn, hooks, trigger, api, cli, skills, daemon, commons, backup",
+        "",
+        "  [dim]Using more than 2 of these in your opening lines without context",
+        "  makes the README insider-only.[/dim]",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]GOOD EXAMPLE:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  # Flow",
+        "  Plan lifecycle manager for AIPass. Creates, tracks, and closes",
+        "  development plans across the project.",
+        "",
+        "  ## Quick Start",
+        "  ```",
+        "  drone @flow create . 'My Plan'",
+        "  drone @flow list",
+        "  ```",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]BAD EXAMPLE:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  # AIPASS",
+        "  Concierge and librarian for AIPass. Greets new users, walks them",
+        "  through setup via drone, hands off to devpulse, integrates with",
+        "  seedgo, prax, and spawn for system health.",
+        "  [red](5 internal names in opening lines -- stranger cannot follow)[/red]",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]HOW TO FIX:[/bold cyan]",
+        "",
+        "  1. Add a Quick Start section with a runnable code block",
+        "  2. Rewrite opening lines to explain what it does in plain terms",
+        "  3. Ensure Invoke/Usage section matches the real CLI entry point",
+        "  4. Write as if the reader has never seen AIPass before",
+        "",
+        "=" * 70,
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]SCORING:[/bold cyan]",
+        "  Score = (passed_checks / 4) * 100",
+        "  Pass requires all 4 checks green",
+        "",
+        "[bold cyan]REFERENCE:[/bold cyan]",
+        "  [dim]See: seedgo standards pack (readme_quality)[/dim]",
+        "  [dim]Complements: readme standard (structural completeness)[/dim]",
+    ]
+
+    json_handler.log_operation("standard_content_queried", {"standard": "readme_quality"})
+    return "\n".join(lines)

src/aipass/seedgo/apps/seedgo.py

@@ -241,6 +241,21 @@ def print_help() -> None:
     console.print("─" * 70)
     console.print()
 
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Check a single file against all standards[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @seedgo checklist src/aipass/flow/apps/flow.py[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Audit a specific branch[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @seedgo audit aipass @flow[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Look up what a standard checks[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @seedgo standards_query aipass_standards cli[/green]")
+    console.print()
+
+    console.print("─" * 70)
+    console.print()
+
     # Commands line for drone discovery
     console.print(
         "[dim]Commands: audit, standards_audit, standards_query, checklist, diagnostics,"

src/aipass/seedgo/tests/test_audit.py

@@ -197,3 +197,66 @@ def test_collect_py_files_empty_branch(tmp_path):
 
     result = _collect_py_files(tmp_path)
     assert result == []
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Tests -- uppercase registry name resolves to lowercase entry point
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+def test_uppercase_registry_name_resolves_to_lowercase_entry(tmp_path):
+    """Branches with uppercase registry names (BACKUP, HOOKS, etc.) must
+    resolve to lowercase filesystem paths for entry_file."""
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.audit.discovery import _branches_from_registry
+
+    # Create a mock registry with uppercase branch name
+    branch_dir = tmp_path / "backup"
+    branch_dir.mkdir()
+    apps_dir = branch_dir / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    (apps_dir / "backup.py").write_text("def main(): pass\n")
+
+    registry = {
+        "branches": [
+            {"name": "BACKUP", "path": str(branch_dir)},
+        ]
+    }
+    reg_file = tmp_path / "TEST_REGISTRY.json"
+    import json
+
+    reg_file.write_text(json.dumps(registry))
+
+    result = _branches_from_registry(reg_file)
+    assert len(result) == 1
+    assert result[0]["name"] == "BACKUP"
+    assert result[0]["entry_file"].endswith("backup.py")
+    assert "BACKUP.py" not in result[0]["entry_file"]
+
+
+def test_uppercase_registry_name_no_entry_when_only_uppercase_file(tmp_path):
+    """If a branch only has an UPPERCASE.py file (not lowercase), it should not be found."""
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.audit.discovery import _branches_from_registry
+
+    branch_dir = tmp_path / "backup"
+    branch_dir.mkdir()
+    apps_dir = branch_dir / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    (apps_dir / "BACKUP.py").write_text("def main(): pass\n")
+
+    registry = {
+        "branches": [
+            {"name": "BACKUP", "path": str(branch_dir)},
+        ]
+    }
+    reg_file = tmp_path / "TEST_REGISTRY.json"
+    import json
+
+    reg_file.write_text(json.dumps(registry))
+
+    result = _branches_from_registry(reg_file)
+    # On case-insensitive filesystems (macOS/Windows), BACKUP.py might match backup.py
+    # On case-sensitive (Linux), no match → empty result
+    import platform
+
+    if platform.system() == "Linux":
+        assert len(result) == 0

src/aipass/seedgo/tests/test_checkers_batch1.py

@@ -329,6 +329,22 @@ def test_debug_print_check_bypass_respected(tmp_path):
     assert result["score"] == 100, f"Bypass should yield 100: {result}"
 
 
+def test_debug_print_string_literal_not_flagged(tmp_path):
+    """print() mentioned inside string literals must not trigger false positives."""
+    f = tmp_path / "messages.py"
+    f.write_text(
+        '"""Module with print() in docstring."""\n\n'
+        "def check():\n"
+        '    msg = "use console.print() not bare print()"\n'
+        "    return msg\n",
+        encoding="utf-8",
+    )
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.debug_print_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    assert result["score"] == 100, f"print() inside strings should not flag: {result}"
+
+
 # ===========================================================================
 # 6. deep_nesting_check
 # ===========================================================================

src/aipass/seedgo/tests/test_cli_ux.py

@@ -0,0 +1,527 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_cli_ux.py
+# Description: Tests for cli_ux_check.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for cli_ux_check — CLI UX house pattern detection."""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def _mock_infrastructure(monkeypatch):
+    import sys
+
+    mock_logger = MagicMock()
+    mock_json_handler = MagicMock()
+    mock_json_handler.log_operation = MagicMock(return_value=True)
+
+    prax_mod = MagicMock()
+    prax_mod.logger = mock_logger
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.prax", prax_mod)
+
+    json_pkg = MagicMock()
+    json_pkg.json_handler = mock_json_handler
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json", json_pkg)
+    json_mod = MagicMock()
+    json_mod.log_operation = mock_json_handler.log_operation
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json.json_handler", json_mod)
+
+    bypass_pkg = MagicMock()
+    bypass_ignore = MagicMock()
+    bypass_ignore.get_template_ignore_patterns = MagicMock(return_value=[])
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils import is_bypassed as real_is_bypassed
+
+    bypass_utils = MagicMock()
+    bypass_utils.is_bypassed = real_is_bypassed
+    bypass_pkg.utils = bypass_utils
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass", bypass_pkg)
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.ignore_handler", bypass_ignore)
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils", bypass_utils)
+
+    for mod_name in ["aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check"]:
+        monkeypatch.delitem(sys.modules, mod_name, raising=False)
+
+
+def _entry_file(tmp_path, source):
+    apps_dir = tmp_path / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    f = apps_dir / "branch.py"
+    f.write_text(source)
+    return str(f)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Skip / edge cases
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_init_file_skipped(tmp_path):
+    apps_dir = tmp_path / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    f = apps_dir / "__init__.py"
+    f.write_text("# init\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+def test_non_entry_point_skipped(tmp_path):
+    handler_dir = tmp_path / "apps" / "handlers"
+    handler_dir.mkdir(parents=True)
+    f = handler_dir / "helper.py"
+    f.write_text("def main(): pass\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+def test_missing_file():
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module("/nonexistent/apps/branch.py")
+    assert result["passed"] is False
+    assert result["score"] == 0
+
+
+def test_empty_file(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, "")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+
+
+def test_syntax_error(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, "def broken(:\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Good entry point — all checks pass
+# ============================================================
+
+GOOD_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch Name[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Does something useful[/dim]")
+    console.print("[dim]Run --help for more[/dim]")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  drone @branch command")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  drone @branch do-stuff")
+
+def main():
+    pass
+"""
+
+
+def test_good_entry_passes_all(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, GOOD_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+    names = {c["name"] for c in result["checks"] if c["passed"]}
+    assert "two_tier_help" in names
+    assert "rich_console" in names
+    assert "title_markup" in names
+    assert "purpose_line" in names
+    assert "help_pointer" in names
+    assert "usage_section" in names
+    assert "examples_section" in names
+    assert "no_internal_modules" in names
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Bad entry point — no print_introspection/print_help
+# ============================================================
+
+BAD_ENTRY = """
+def main():
+    print("BRANCH - 5 modules discovered")
+    for m in modules:
+        print(f"  {m}")
+"""
+
+
+def test_bad_entry_fails_two_tier(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, BAD_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is False
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["two_tier_help"] is False
+    assert checks["rich_console"] is False
+    assert checks["title_markup"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Bare print in help functions
+# ============================================================
+
+BARE_PRINT_ENTRY = """
+def print_introspection():
+    print("[bold cyan]Title[/bold cyan]")
+    print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    print("Run --help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    print("Usage: command")
+    print("Examples: stuff")
+"""
+
+
+def test_bare_print_fails_rich_console(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, BARE_PRINT_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["two_tier_help"] is True
+    assert checks["rich_console"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing title markup
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_TITLE_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("Branch Name")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print("Run --help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_title_markup(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, NO_TITLE_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["title_markup"] is False
+    assert checks["purpose_line"] is True
+    assert checks["help_pointer"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing purpose line
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_PURPOSE_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch Name[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("Run --help for more info")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_purpose_line(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, NO_PURPOSE_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["title_markup"] is True
+    assert checks["purpose_line"] is False
+    assert checks["help_pointer"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing help pointer
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_POINTER_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch Name[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Does stuff[/dim]")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_help_pointer(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, NO_POINTER_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["help_pointer"] is False
+    assert checks["title_markup"] is True
+    assert checks["purpose_line"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing usage section
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_USAGE_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print("--help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Commands:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_usage_section(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, NO_USAGE_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["usage_section"] is False
+    assert checks["examples_section"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing examples section
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_EXAMPLES_ENTRY = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print("--help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  drone @branch command")
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_examples_section(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, NO_EXAMPLES_ENTRY)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["examples_section"] is False
+    assert checks["usage_section"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Internal modules exposed
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_internal_modules_detected(tmp_path):
+    apps_dir = tmp_path / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    modules_dir = apps_dir / "modules"
+    modules_dir.mkdir()
+    (modules_dir / "doctor_wire.py").write_text("def handle_command(): pass\n")
+    (modules_dir / "doctor_fix.py").write_text("def handle_command(): pass\n")
+    (modules_dir / "good_module.py").write_text("def handle_command(): pass\n")
+    (modules_dir / "__init__.py").write_text("")
+
+    source = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print("--help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+    f = apps_dir / "branch.py"
+    f.write_text(source)
+
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    checks = {c["name"]: c for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["no_internal_modules"]["passed"] is False
+    assert "doctor_fix.py" in checks["no_internal_modules"]["message"]
+    assert "doctor_wire.py" in checks["no_internal_modules"]["message"]
+
+
+def test_underscore_prefixed_internal_ok(tmp_path):
+    apps_dir = tmp_path / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    modules_dir = apps_dir / "modules"
+    modules_dir.mkdir()
+    (modules_dir / "_doctor_wire.py").write_text("def handle_command(): pass\n")
+    (modules_dir / "__init__.py").write_text("")
+
+    source = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Branch[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print("--help for more")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+    f = apps_dir / "branch.py"
+    f.write_text(source)
+
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["no_internal_modules"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Bypass
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_bypass_passes(tmp_path):
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, "def main(): print('hello')\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    bypass = [{"standard": "cli_ux", "file": Path(path).as_posix()}]
+    result = check_module(path, bypass_rules=bypass)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Score calculation
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_partial_score(tmp_path):
+    source = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Title[/bold cyan]")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("commands go here")
+"""
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, source)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert 0 < result["score"] < 100
+    assert result["passed"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# f-string extraction
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_fstring_title_detected(tmp_path):
+    source = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+VERSION = "1.0"
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print(f"[bold cyan]Branch v{VERSION}[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Purpose line[/dim]")
+    console.print("Run --help for info")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+"""
+    path = _entry_file(tmp_path, source)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["title_markup"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Real entry point validation
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_seedgo_entry_passes():
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    _root = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+    path = str(_root / "apps" / "seedgo.py")
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True, f"seedgo.py should pass cli_ux: {[c for c in result['checks'] if not c['passed']]}"
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+def test_uppercase_registry_name_lowercase_path(tmp_path):
+    """Regression: uppercase registry name (BACKUP) with lowercase filesystem path
+    must still resolve and score correctly through the checker."""
+    branch_dir = tmp_path / "backup"
+    branch_dir.mkdir()
+    apps_dir = branch_dir / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+
+    source = """
+from aipass.cli import console
+
+def print_introspection():
+    console.print("[bold cyan]Backup Manager[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]Manages backups for AIPass[/dim]")
+    console.print("[dim]Run --help for more[/dim]")
+
+def print_help():
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  drone @backup run")
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  drone @backup snapshot")
+
+def main():
+    pass
+"""
+    entry = apps_dir / "backup.py"
+    entry.write_text(source)
+
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.cli_ux_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(entry))
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100

src/aipass/seedgo/tests/test_readme_quality.py

@@ -0,0 +1,476 @@
+# =================== AIPass ====================
+# Name: test_readme_quality.py
+# Description: Tests for readme_quality_check.py
+# Version: 1.0.0
+# Created: 2026-07-17
+# Modified: 2026-07-17
+# =============================================
+
+"""Tests for readme_quality_check — README content quality from stranger's perspective."""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def _mock_infrastructure(monkeypatch):
+    import sys
+
+    mock_logger = MagicMock()
+    mock_json_handler = MagicMock()
+    mock_json_handler.log_operation = MagicMock(return_value=True)
+
+    prax_mod = MagicMock()
+    prax_mod.logger = mock_logger
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.prax", prax_mod)
+
+    json_pkg = MagicMock()
+    json_pkg.json_handler = mock_json_handler
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json", json_pkg)
+    json_mod = MagicMock()
+    json_mod.log_operation = mock_json_handler.log_operation
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.json.json_handler", json_mod)
+
+    bypass_pkg = MagicMock()
+    bypass_ignore = MagicMock()
+    bypass_ignore.get_template_ignore_patterns = MagicMock(return_value=[])
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils import is_bypassed as real_is_bypassed
+
+    bypass_utils = MagicMock()
+    bypass_utils.is_bypassed = real_is_bypassed
+    bypass_pkg.utils = bypass_utils
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass", bypass_pkg)
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.ignore_handler", bypass_ignore)
+    monkeypatch.setitem(sys.modules, "aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.bypass.utils", bypass_utils)
+
+    for mod_name in ["aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check"]:
+        monkeypatch.delitem(sys.modules, mod_name, raising=False)
+
+
+def _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, readme_content, branch_name="mybranch"):
+    """Create a branch directory with apps/branch.py and README.md."""
+    branch_dir = tmp_path / branch_name
+    branch_dir.mkdir()
+    apps_dir = branch_dir / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    entry = apps_dir / f"{branch_name}.py"
+    entry.write_text("def main(): pass\n")
+
+    readme = branch_dir / "README.md"
+    readme.write_text(readme_content)
+
+    return str(entry)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Skip / edge cases
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_init_file_skipped(tmp_path):
+    apps_dir = tmp_path / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    f = apps_dir / "__init__.py"
+    f.write_text("# init\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+def test_no_readme(tmp_path):
+    branch_dir = tmp_path / "mybranch"
+    branch_dir.mkdir()
+    apps_dir = branch_dir / "apps"
+    apps_dir.mkdir()
+    f = apps_dir / "mybranch.py"
+    f.write_text("def main(): pass\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(str(f))
+    assert result["passed"] is False
+    assert result["score"] == 0
+    assert all(not c["passed"] for c in result["checks"])
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Good README — all checks pass
+# ============================================================
+
+GOOD_README = """# MyBranch
+
+A tool that processes data files and generates reports for the AIPass ecosystem.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @mybranch process data.csv
+drone @mybranch report --format html
+```
+
+## Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| process | Process input files |
+| report  | Generate reports |
+"""
+
+
+def test_good_readme_passes_all(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, GOOD_README)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+    names = {c["name"] for c in result["checks"] if c["passed"]}
+    assert "quick_start" in names
+    assert "stranger_accessible" in names
+    assert "what_description" in names
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Missing Quick Start
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_QUICKSTART = """# MyBranch
+
+A useful tool for data processing.
+
+## Commands
+
+```bash
+drone @mybranch do-stuff
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_missing_quick_start(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, NO_QUICKSTART)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["quick_start"] is False
+    assert checks["what_description"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Quick Start without code block
+# ============================================================
+
+QUICKSTART_NO_CODE = """# MyBranch
+
+Something useful.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+Run the command to get started. See the docs for more info.
+"""
+
+
+def test_quick_start_no_code_fails(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, QUICKSTART_NO_CODE)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["quick_start"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Quick Start with code block passes
+# ============================================================
+
+QUICKSTART_WITH_CODE = """# MyBranch
+
+Something useful.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+mybranch run
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_quick_start_with_code_passes(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, QUICKSTART_WITH_CODE)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["quick_start"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Getting Started variant accepted
+# ============================================================
+
+GETTING_STARTED = """# MyBranch
+
+Does things.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+```bash
+mybranch init
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_getting_started_accepted(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, GETTING_STARTED)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["quick_start"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Stranger accessible — too many internal names
+# ============================================================
+
+TOO_MANY_INTERNALS = """# MyBranch
+
+Integrates with drone for routing, devpulse for orchestration,
+and seedgo for standards compliance. Uses prax for logging.
+"""
+
+
+def test_too_many_internal_names_fails(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, TOO_MANY_INTERNALS)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["stranger_accessible"]["passed"] is False
+    assert "drone" in checks["stranger_accessible"]["message"]
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Stranger accessible — within limit
+# ============================================================
+
+FEW_INTERNALS = """# MyBranch
+
+A data processing tool for AIPass. Uses drone for command routing.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+drone @mybranch process
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_few_internal_names_passes(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, FEW_INTERNALS)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["stranger_accessible"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Stranger accessible — aipass project name excluded
+# ============================================================
+
+AIPASS_PROJECT_NAME = """# MyBranch
+
+Standards compliance platform for AIPass. Audits all agents
+against code standards and reports violations.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+drone @mybranch audit
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_aipass_project_name_not_counted(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, AIPASS_PROJECT_NAME)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["stranger_accessible"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Invoke match — correct branch
+# ============================================================
+
+INVOKE_MATCH = """# mybranch
+
+Does things.
+
+## Invoke
+
+```
+drone @mybranch command
+```
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+drone @mybranch start
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_invoke_matches_branch(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, INVOKE_MATCH, branch_name="mybranch")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["invoke_match"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Invoke match — wrong branch
+# ============================================================
+
+INVOKE_MISMATCH = """# mybranch
+
+Does things.
+
+## Invoke
+
+```
+drone @otherbranch command
+```
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+drone @mybranch start
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_invoke_wrong_branch_fails(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, INVOKE_MISMATCH, branch_name="mybranch")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["invoke_match"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# No invoke section — skipped (passes)
+# ============================================================
+
+NO_INVOKE = """# mybranch
+
+Does things.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```
+drone @mybranch command
+```
+"""
+
+
+def test_no_invoke_section_skipped(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, NO_INVOKE, branch_name="mybranch")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["invoke_match"]["passed"] is True
+    assert "skipped" in checks["invoke_match"]["message"].lower()
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# What description — present
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_description_in_first_10_lines(tmp_path):
+    readme = "# Branch\n\nThis tool processes data and generates comprehensive reports.\n"
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, readme)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["what_description"] is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# What description — missing (only short lines)
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_no_description_fails(tmp_path):
+    readme = "# Branch\n\nv1.0\nTODO\n\n---\n\n## Stuff\n"
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, readme)
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    checks = {c["name"]: c["passed"] for c in result["checks"]}
+    assert checks["what_description"] is False
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Bypass
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_bypass_passes(tmp_path):
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, "# Bad\n\nNo content.\n")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    bypass = [{"standard": "readme_quality", "file": Path(path).as_posix()}]
+    result = check_module(path, bypass_rules=bypass)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Real entry point validation
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_seedgo_readme_passes():
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    _root = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+    path = str(_root / "apps" / "seedgo.py")
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True, (
+        f"seedgo README should pass readme_quality: {[c for c in result['checks'] if not c['passed']]}"
+    )
+    assert result["score"] == 100
+
+
+def test_uppercase_registry_name_lowercase_path(tmp_path):
+    """Regression: uppercase registry name (BACKUP) with lowercase filesystem path
+    must resolve correctly — branch_name derived from directory, not registry."""
+    readme = """# Backup
+
+A tool for managing automated backups across all AIPass branches.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @backup snapshot
+drone @backup restore latest
+```
+"""
+    path = _branch_with_readme(tmp_path, readme, branch_name="backup")
+    from aipass.seedgo.apps.handlers.aipass_standards.readme_quality_check import check_module
+
+    result = check_module(path)
+    assert result["passed"] is True
+    assert result["score"] == 100

src/aipass/skills/README.md

@@ -9,6 +9,25 @@
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# List all available skills
+drone @skills list
+
+# Get details about a skill
+drone @skills info telegram
+
+# Run a skill
+drone @skills run inbox_check
+
+# Create a new skill
+drone @skills create my-skill --with-handler
+
+# Check if a skill's requirements are met
+drone @skills validate telegram
+```
+
 ## Overview
 
 ## Three Tiers

src/aipass/skills/apps/skills.py

@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ def print_introspection():
     console.print("    [dim]- creator.py (create_skill — scaffold new skills from templates)[/dim]")
     console.print("    [dim]- validator.py (validate_skill — check skill requirements)[/dim]")
     console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Run 'drone @skills --help' for usage information[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def handle_command(command, args=None):
@@ -124,6 +126,17 @@ def print_help():
     console.print("  1. .aipass/skills/           Project-local skills")
     console.print("  2. ~/.aipass/skills/         Global user skills")
     console.print("  3. src/aipass/skills/lib/     Built-in skills")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("Examples:")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# List all available skills[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @skills list[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Get info about a skill[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @skills info telegram[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Create a new skill[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @skills create my-skill --with-handler[/green]")
 
 
 def _cmd_list():

src/aipass/spawn/README.md

@@ -20,6 +20,24 @@
 
 ---
 
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Create a new branch
+drone @spawn create /path/to/my_agent --role "Analyst" --purpose "Data reports"
+
+# Preview an update before applying
+drone @spawn update @my_agent
+
+# Apply the update
+drone @spawn update @my_agent --apply
+
+# Check registry health
+drone @spawn sync-registry
+```
+
+---
+
 ## Citizen Classes
 
 Every branch belongs to a **citizen class**, which determines its template:

src/aipass/spawn/apps/handlers/class_registry.py

@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ CITIZEN_CLASSES = {
         "description": "Full 3-layer branch with apps/, modules/, handlers/",
         "default": True,
     },
+    "project_agent": {
+        "template_dir": "project_agent",
+        "description": "Project-root resident agent (manager class, collision-safe)",
+        "default": False,
+    },
 }
 
 # The default class when none is specified

src/aipass/spawn/apps/handlers/placeholders.py

@@ -41,11 +41,12 @@ def build_replacements_dict(target_dir, branch_name, **overrides):
     lower = branch_name.lower().replace("-", "_")
     now = datetime.now()
 
-    registry_id = ""
-    registry_path = find_registry(start_path=Path(target_dir).parent)
-    if registry_path.exists():
-        data = json.loads(registry_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
-        registry_id = data.get("metadata", {}).get("id", "")
+    registry_id = overrides.get("registry_id", "")
+    if not registry_id:
+        registry_path = find_registry(start_path=Path(target_dir).parent)
+        if registry_path.exists():
+            data = json.loads(registry_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
+            registry_id = data.get("metadata", {}).get("id", "")
 
     replacements = {
         "BRANCHNAME": upper,

src/aipass/spawn/apps/modules/core.py

@@ -260,6 +260,13 @@ def _spawn_agent(
         reg_path = _find_project_registry(target)
     citizen_number = get_next_citizen_number(reg_path)
 
+    # Read registry_id from the resolved registry for credential linkage
+    resolved_registry_id = ""
+    if reg_path.exists():
+        reg_data = json_handler.read_json(reg_path)
+        if reg_data:
+            resolved_registry_id = reg_data.get("metadata", {}).get("id", "")
+
     # Build placeholder replacements
     meta_tabs = _load_meta_tabs()
     replacements = build_replacements_dict(
@@ -272,6 +279,7 @@ def _spawn_agent(
         citizen_number=citizen_number,
         citizen_class=citizen_class,
         meta_tabs=meta_tabs,
+        registry_id=resolved_registry_id,
     )
 
     # Step 1: Copy template with placeholder replacement in content

src/aipass/spawn/apps/spawn.py

@@ -76,6 +76,17 @@ def print_help():
     warning("--dry-run", details="Preview changes without modifying files (default for update/repair)")
     warning("--trace", details="Enable verbose logging")
     console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Create a new branch with role and purpose[/dim]")
+    console.print('  [green]drone @spawn create /path/to/new_agent --role "Analyst" --purpose "Reports"[/green]')
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Preview an update before applying[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @spawn update @branch_name[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Sync registry against filesystem[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @spawn sync-registry --fix[/green]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def handle_create(args):
@@ -212,6 +223,8 @@ def print_introspection():
     console.print("    [dim]- regenerate_registry.py (handle_regenerate_registry — regenerate template registry)[/dim]")
     console.print("    [dim]- repair.py (handle_repair — project structure repair)[/dim]")
     console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Run 'drone @spawn --help' for usage information[/dim]")
+    console.print()
 
 
 def main():

src/aipass/spawn/templates/aipass_framework/.spawn/.template_registry.json

@@ -5,11 +5,6 @@
       "name": ".ai_mail.local",
       "path": ".ai_mail.local"
     },
-    "d002": {
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": ".pytest_cache",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache"
-    },
     "d003": {
       "has_branch_placeholder": false,
       "name": ".aipass",
@@ -119,16 +114,6 @@
       "has_branch_placeholder": false,
       "name": "integrations",
       "path": "apps/integrations"
-    },
-    "d025": {
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": "v",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/v"
-    },
-    "d026": {
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": "cache",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/v/cache"
     }
   },
   "files": {
@@ -211,7 +196,7 @@
       "path": ".trinity/observations.json"
     },
     "f014": {
-      "content_hash": "d523dee2ef39",
+      "content_hash": "98f1e33dace0",
       "has_branch_placeholder": false,
       "name": "passport.json",
       "path": ".trinity/passport.json"
@@ -282,12 +267,6 @@
       "name": "README.md",
       "path": "apps/plugins/README.md"
     },
-    "f026": {
-      "content_hash": "3ed731b65d06",
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": ".gitignore",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/.gitignore"
-    },
     "f027": {
       "content_hash": "024209a8c889",
       "has_branch_placeholder": true,
@@ -402,24 +381,6 @@
       "name": "requirements.project.txt",
       "path": "requirements.project.txt"
     },
-    "f046": {
-      "content_hash": "37dc88ef9a0a",
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": "CACHEDIR.TAG",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/CACHEDIR.TAG"
-    },
-    "f047": {
-      "content_hash": "73fd6fccdd80",
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": "README.md",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/README.md"
-    },
-    "f048": {
-      "content_hash": "0575fdabafa9",
-      "has_branch_placeholder": false,
-      "name": "nodeids",
-      "path": ".pytest_cache/v/cache/nodeids"
-    },
     "f049": {
       "content_hash": "5610e3ccaf8b",
       "has_branch_placeholder": false,
@@ -429,7 +390,7 @@
   },
   "metadata": {
     "description": "Template file tracking registry for ID-based updates",
-    "last_updated": "2026-07-12",
+    "last_updated": "2026-07-27",
     "version": "1.0.0"
   }
 }

src/aipass/spawn/templates/aipass_framework/.trinity/passport.json

@@ -14,12 +14,14 @@
     "alias": "",
     "path": "{{CWD}}",
     "module": "{{MODULE}}",
+    "email": "{{EMAIL}}",
     "created": "{{DATE}}",
     "git_branch": "work/{{branchname}}"
   },
   "identity": {
     "citizen_class": "{{CITIZEN_CLASS}}",
     "role": "{{ROLE}}",
+    "traits": "{{TRAITS}}",
     "purpose": "{{PURPOSE_BRIEF}}",
     "what_i_do": [],
     "what_i_dont_do": []

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/.aipass/aipass_local_prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+# {{BRANCHNAME}} — Branch Prompt
+
+*Injected every turn. Breadcrumbs only — details in README, --help, .trinity/ memories.*
+
+## Identity
+
+You are {{BRANCHNAME}} — resident project agent and manager of this project.
+
+## What I Do
+
+- Manage this project as its resident agent (citizen_class: manager)
+- Route commands to discovered modules
+- Coordinate project work and maintain project context
+
+## Key Commands
+
+```
+drone @{{BRANCH}} hello                # Confirm agent is alive
+drone @{{BRANCH}} --help               # Full help text
+drone @{{BRANCH}}                      # Show connected modules
+```
+
+## Architecture
+
+```
+apps/
+├── {{BRANCH}}.py              # Entry point
+├── modules/                 # Business logic (auto-discovered)
+└── handlers/                # Implementation details
+```
+
+## Integration
+
+- **Depends on:** @prax for logging, @cli for console output
+- **Serves:** Project users — routes commands, manages context

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/.trinity/local.json

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+{
+  "document_metadata": {
+    "document_type": "session_history",
+    "document_name": "{{BRANCHNAME}}.LOCAL",
+    "version": "2.0.0",
+    "schema_version": "3.0.0",
+    "created": "{{DATE}}",
+    "last_updated": "{{DATE}}",
+    "managed_by": "{{BRANCHNAME}}",
+    "tags": [
+      "session_tracking",
+      "work_log",
+      "{{BRANCHNAME}}"
+    ],
+    "_usage": "Automated file — add entries within your sections, newest on top. Rollover auto-archives sessions/key_learnings (+ observations.json) to @memory; todos[] are OPERATIONAL and NEVER rolled — prune done ones by hand at /prep. Limits live in @memory's memory.config.json.",
+    "status": {
+      "health": "healthy",
+      "last_health_check": "{{DATE}}"
+    }
+  },
+  "todos_meta": "{{TODOS_META}}",
+  "todos": [],
+  "key_learnings_meta": "{{KEY_LEARNINGS_META}}",
+  "key_learnings": [],
+  "sessions_meta": "{{SESSIONS_META}}",
+  "sessions": [
+    {
+      "number": 1,
+      "date": "{{DATE}}",
+      "summary": "Branch initialized - {{BRANCHNAME}} created by aipass new.",
+      "status": "completed",
+      "tags": []
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/.trinity/observations.json

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+{
+  "document_metadata": {
+    "document_type": "collaboration_patterns",
+    "document_name": "{{BRANCHNAME}}.OBSERVATIONS",
+    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "schema_version": "3.0.0",
+    "created": "{{DATE}}",
+    "last_updated": "{{DATE}}",
+    "managed_by": "{{BRANCHNAME}}",
+    "tags": [
+      "collaboration",
+      "patterns",
+      "{{BRANCHNAME}}"
+    ],
+    "_usage": "Automated file — add entries within your sections, newest on top. Rollover auto-archives sessions/key_learnings (+ observations.json) to @memory; todos[] are OPERATIONAL and NEVER rolled — prune done ones by hand at /prep. Limits live in @memory's memory.config.json.",
+    "status": {
+      "health": "healthy",
+      "last_health_check": "{{DATE}}"
+    }
+  },
+  "guidelines": {
+    "purpose": "Capture collaboration patterns and experiential insights over time",
+    "chronological_order": "Newest entries at TOP, oldest at BOTTOM - NEVER reorder"
+  },
+  "observations_meta": "{{OBSERVATIONS_META}}",
+  "observations": [
+    {
+      "number": 1,
+      "date": "{{DATE}}",
+      "note": "Branch initialized. Ready to begin capturing collaboration patterns.",
+      "tags": []
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/.trinity/passport.json

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+{
+  "document_metadata": {
+    "document_type": "branch_identity",
+    "document_name": "{{BRANCHNAME}}.PASSPORT",
+    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "schema_version": "1.0.0",
+    "created": "{{DATE}}",
+    "last_updated": "{{DATE}}",
+    "managed_by": "{{BRANCHNAME}}",
+    "tags": ["identity", "passport", "branch_profile"]
+  },
+  "branch_info": {
+    "branch_name": "{{BRANCHNAME}}",
+    "alias": "",
+    "path": "{{CWD}}",
+    "module": "{{MODULE}}",
+    "email": "{{EMAIL}}",
+    "created": "{{DATE}}",
+    "git_branch": "main"
+  },
+  "identity": {
+    "citizen_class": "manager",
+    "role": "{{ROLE}}",
+    "traits": "{{TRAITS}}",
+    "purpose": "{{PURPOSE_BRIEF}}",
+    "what_i_do": [],
+    "what_i_dont_do": []
+  },
+  "principles": [
+    "Code is truth - fail honestly",
+    "Memory persists - context survives",
+    "Simple solutions over complex architecture"
+  ],
+  "citizenship": {
+    "registered": true,
+    "registry_id": "{{REGISTRY_ID}}",
+    "communications": true,
+    "memory": true
+  }
+}

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+# {{BRANCHNAME}}
+
+**Resident project agent and manager.**
+
+**Module:** `{{MODULE}}` | **Class:** manager | **Created:** {{DATE}}
+
+---
+
+## What I Do
+
+- Manage this project as its resident agent (citizen_class: manager)
+- Route commands to discovered modules
+- Coordinate project work and maintain project context
+
+---
+
+## Commands
+
+All commands run through `drone @{{BRANCH}} <command>`.
+
+```bash
+drone @{{BRANCH}}                # Show connected modules
+drone @{{BRANCH}} hello          # Confirm the agent is alive
+drone @{{BRANCH}} --help         # Full help text
+```
+
+---
+
+## Architecture
+
+```
+apps/
+├── {{BRANCH}}.py              # Entry point — CLI routing, introspection, help
+├── modules/                   # Business logic (auto-discovered)
+└── handlers/                  # Implementation details
+```
+
+### Three-Layer Design
+
+1. **Entry point** (`{{BRANCH}}.py`) — Routes CLI commands, never imports handlers directly
+2. **Modules** (`modules/`) — Business logic coordinators, parse arguments, delegate to handlers
+3. **Handlers** (`handlers/`) — Implementation details, pure functions where possible
+
+---
+
+## Integration
+
+### Depends On
+
+- **aipass.prax** — Logging via `system_logger`
+- **aipass.cli** — Console output (header, error, warning)
+
+---
+
+*Created by `aipass new` via spawn project_agent template.*

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/apps/handlers/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+# Handlers
+
+Implementation details for `{{BRANCHNAME}}`. Pure functions where possible.
+
+Handlers do the actual work — file I/O, data transforms, external calls. They never import from modules/ (no circular deps).

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/apps/modules/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+# Modules
+
+Business logic for `{{BRANCHNAME}}`. One module per command.
+
+Modules orchestrate work by calling handlers. They are the public API of the branch — drone routes commands here.

src/aipass/spawn/templates/project_agent/apps/{{BRANCH}}.py

@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+"""
+{{BRANCHNAME}} — Project Agent
+
+Auto-discovery architecture:
+- Scans modules/ directory for .py files with handle_command()
+- Routes commands to discovered modules automatically
+"""
+
+import importlib
+import os
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, List
+
+PROJECT_ROOT = str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent)
+if PROJECT_ROOT not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, PROJECT_ROOT)
+
+os.environ.setdefault("AIPASS_BRANCH_NAME", "{{BRANCH}}")
+
+from aipass.cli.apps.modules import console  # noqa: E402
+from aipass.prax import logger  # noqa: E402
+
+MODULES_DIR = Path(__file__).parent / "modules"
+
+
+def _module_import_path(stem: str) -> str:
+    for prefix in (
+        f"aipass.{{BRANCH}}.apps.modules.{stem}",
+        f"apps.modules.{stem}",
+    ):
+        try:
+            importlib.import_module(prefix)
+            return prefix
+        except ImportError:
+            continue
+    return f"apps.modules.{stem}"
+
+
+def discover_modules() -> List[Any]:
+    """Auto-discover modules in modules/ directory."""
+    modules = []
+    if not MODULES_DIR.exists():
+        return modules
+    for file_path in MODULES_DIR.glob("*.py"):
+        if file_path.name.startswith("_"):
+            continue
+        module_name = _module_import_path(file_path.stem)
+        try:
+            module = importlib.import_module(module_name)
+            if hasattr(module, "handle_command"):
+                modules.append(module)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("[{{BRANCHNAME}}] Failed to load module %s: %s", module_name, e)
+    return modules
+
+
+def route_command(command: str, args: List[str], modules: List[Any]) -> bool:
+    """Route command to appropriate module."""
+    for module in modules:
+        try:
+            if module.handle_command(command, args):
+                return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("[{{BRANCHNAME}}] Module %s error: %s", module.__name__, e)
+    return False
+
+
+def print_introspection() -> None:
+    """Bare invocation — title, purpose, module list, help pointer."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]{{BRANCHNAME}} — Project Agent[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print("[dim]{{PURPOSE_BRIEF}}[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    modules = discover_modules()
+    if modules:
+        console.print("[yellow]Modules:[/yellow]")
+        for m in modules:
+            cmd = getattr(m, "COMMAND", m.__name__.split(".")[-1])
+            desc = (m.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0]
+            console.print(f"  [green]{cmd:16}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+        console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]Run 'drone @{{BRANCH}} --help' for usage information[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def print_help() -> None:
+    """Full help — usage, commands, examples."""
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[bold cyan]{{BRANCHNAME}} — Project Agent[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[dim]{{PURPOSE_BRIEF}}[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Usage:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @{{BRANCH}}[/green] [dim]<command>[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Commands:[/yellow]")
+    console.print("  [green]hello[/green]     [dim]Confirm the agent is alive[/dim]")
+    modules = discover_modules()
+    for m in modules:
+        cmd = getattr(m, "COMMAND", m.__name__.split(".")[-1])
+        desc = (m.__doc__ or "").strip().split("\n")[0]
+        console.print(f"  [green]{cmd:10}[/green] [dim]{desc}[/dim]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("[yellow]Examples:[/yellow]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Check the agent is alive[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @{{BRANCH}} hello[/green]")
+    console.print()
+    console.print("  [dim]# Show connected modules[/dim]")
+    console.print("  [green]drone @{{BRANCH}}[/green]")
+    console.print()
+
+
+def main():
+    """Main entry point."""
+    args = sys.argv[1:]
+
+    if not args:
+        print_introspection()
+        return 0
+
+    if args[0] in ("--help", "-h", "help"):
+        print_help()
+        return 0
+
+    if args[0] == "hello":
+        console.print("[cyan]{{BRANCHNAME}}[/cyan] here. Project agent, alive and ready.")
+        return 0
+
+    command = args[0]
+    remaining = args[1:] if len(args) > 1 else []
+    modules = discover_modules()
+
+    if remaining and remaining[0] in ("--help", "-h"):
+        remaining = ["--help"]
+
+    if route_command(command, remaining, modules):
+        return 0
+
+    console.print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
+    console.print("[dim]Run 'drone @{{BRANCH}} --help' for usage information[/dim]")
+    return 1
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    if sys.platform == "win32":
+        os.environ.setdefault("PYTHONUTF8", "1")
+        for _stream in (sys.stdout, sys.stderr):
+            _reconfigure = getattr(_stream, "reconfigure", None)
+            if _reconfigure is not None:
+                _reconfigure(encoding="utf-8", errors="replace")
+
+    try:
+        sys.exit(main())
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logger.warning("{{BRANCHNAME}} interrupted by user (KeyboardInterrupt)")
+        console.print("\n\nOperation cancelled by user")
+        sys.exit(0)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error("{{BRANCHNAME}} entry point error: %s", e, exc_info=True)
+        console.print(f"\nError: {e}")
+        sys.exit(1)

src/aipass/spawn/tests/test_citizen_classes.py

@@ -13,10 +13,9 @@ class-aware update, and backward compatibility.
 """
 
 import json
-
-import pytest
 from pathlib import Path
 
+import pytest
 
 # =============================================================================
 # CLASS REGISTRY TESTS
@@ -172,6 +171,7 @@ class TestClassAwareUpdate:
     def test_update_cli_accepts_class_with_all(self):
         """update aipass_framework --all should parse correctly and call update_all with class filter."""
         from unittest.mock import patch
+
         from aipass.spawn.apps.modules.update import handle_update
 
         # Mock update_all to isolate from real branch state
@@ -220,6 +220,16 @@ class TestTemplateStructure:
         passport = json.loads((tpl / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
         assert passport["identity"]["citizen_class"] == "{{CITIZEN_CLASS}}"
 
+    @pytest.mark.parametrize("class_name", ["aipass_framework", "project_agent"])
+    def test_template_passport_has_traits_and_email_placeholders(self, class_name):
+        """Agent template passports reference TRAITS and EMAIL — unreferenced, both are built and discarded."""
+        from aipass.spawn.apps.handlers.class_registry import get_template_dir
+
+        tpl = get_template_dir(class_name)
+        passport = json.loads((tpl / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
+        assert passport["identity"]["traits"] == "{{TRAITS}}"
+        assert passport["branch_info"]["email"] == "{{EMAIL}}"
+
     def test_no_agent_template_dir(self):
         """Old agent.template directory should not exist."""
         spawn_root = Path(__file__).parents[1]
@@ -286,6 +296,36 @@ class TestAgentScaffoldContent:
         passport = json.loads((target / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
         assert passport["identity"]["role"] == "Data Analyst"
 
+    def test_created_agent_passport_has_traits(self, tmp_path):
+        """Passport should include the agent's traits if provided."""
+        from aipass.spawn.apps.modules.core import _spawn_agent
+
+        target = tmp_path / "traits_test"
+        _spawn_agent(str(target), role="Analyst", traits="curious, terse", purpose="Reports")
+
+        passport = json.loads((target / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
+        assert passport["identity"]["traits"] == "curious, terse"
+
+    def test_created_agent_passport_traits_empty_without_flag(self, tmp_path):
+        """Omitting traits leaves an empty string — the identity hook skips the line when falsy."""
+        from aipass.spawn.apps.modules.core import _spawn_agent
+
+        target = tmp_path / "no_traits_test"
+        _spawn_agent(str(target), purpose="Testing default")
+
+        passport = json.loads((target / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
+        assert passport["identity"]["traits"] == ""
+
+    def test_created_agent_passport_has_email(self, tmp_path):
+        """Passport carries the branch address, so identity does not render 'Email: unknown'."""
+        from aipass.spawn.apps.modules.core import _spawn_agent
+
+        target = tmp_path / "email_test"
+        _spawn_agent(str(target), purpose="Testing email")
+
+        passport = json.loads((target / ".trinity" / "passport.json").read_text())
+        assert passport["branch_info"]["email"] == "@email_test"
+
 
 # =============================================================================
 # MULTI-AGENT COEXISTENCE TESTS

src/aipass/trigger/README.md

@@ -5,7 +5,16 @@
 **Purpose:** Event bus and error dispatch for AIPass. Branches fire events, registered handlers react. Medic watches logs for errors, fingerprints them, gates dispatch through an 8-stage pipeline, and notifies the responsible branch.
 **Module:** `aipass.trigger`
 **Version:** 2.2.0
-**Last Updated:** 2026-05-16
+**Last Updated:** 2026-07-17
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+drone @trigger status                        # Event bus + medic state
+drone @trigger errors list                   # View tracked errors
+drone @trigger medic status                  # Check dispatch gating
+drone @trigger fire error_detected branch=api error_type=ImportError
+```
 
 ## Commands