# VERDICT: add-self-improvement-loop

## Task

Wire the self-improvement loop into `install.sh` (default-on for fresh installs) and `update.sh` (idempotent bootstrap for existing users), per D21.

## Deliverables Review

| Requirement | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| R1: install.sh creates and schedules loop | DONE | `scripts/install.sh` lines ~70-82, 5 tests in `TestInstallShWiring` |
| R2: update.sh idempotent bootstrap | DONE | `scripts/update.sh` lines ~61-70, 4 tests in `TestUpdateShWiring` |
| R3: Tests | DONE | 16 tests in `tests/test_self_improvement_loop.py`, all passing |
| R4: Documentation | DONE | CHANGELOG, README, technical.md section 9 updated |

## Quality Assessment

- **Test coverage:** 16 new tests, all passing. Full suite 409 passed (was 393). No regressions.
- **Shell syntax:** `bash -n` passes for both scripts.
- **Idempotency:** `update.sh` checks for existing loop dir before creating. `--create-loop` also refuses duplicates.
- **Non-fatal behavior:** `|| true` on both commands ensures framework works even if loop creation fails.
- **Security:** Adversarial review found no exploitable vulnerabilities.
- **Documentation:** All docs accurate and consistent.

## Verdict

**APPROVED -- ready for complete.**

All 4 requirements fully implemented, tested, and documented. The self-improvement loop is now default-on at install time (D21), with idempotent bootstrap for existing users.