automaton/tasks/add-self-improvement-loop/VERDICT.md

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.