Release v4.5.13

api.md

@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">agent_id</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">analyze_prompt</a>(prompt: str) -> set</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">arun</a>(prompt: str, **kwargs)</code>
+* <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">as_tool</a>(description: Optional[str] = None, tool_name: Optional[str] = None) -> 'Handoff'</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">astart</a>(prompt: str, **kwargs)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">auto_memory</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">auto_memory</a>(value)</code>
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">background</a>(value)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">chat</a>(prompt, temperature = 1.0, tools = None, output_json = None, output_pydantic = None, reasoning_steps = False, stream = None, task_name = None, task_description = None, task_id = None, config = None, force_retrieval = False, skip_retrieval = False, attachments = None, tool_choice = None)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">chat_with_context</a>(message: str, context: 'ContextPack', **kwargs) -> str</code>
+* <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">check_pending_approvals</a>() -> Dict[str, Any]</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">checkpoints</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">checkpoints</a>(value)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">clean_json_output</a>(output: str) -> str</code>
@@ -70,6 +72,7 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">llm_model</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">output_style</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">output_style</a>(value)</code>
+* <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">pending_approval_count</a>() -> int</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">policy</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">policy</a>(value)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">prune_history</a>(keep_last: int = 5) -> int</code>
@@ -90,6 +93,7 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">store_memory</a>(content: str, memory_type: str = 'short_term', **kwargs)</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">stream_emitter</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">stream_emitter</a>(value)</code>
+* <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">submit_for_approval</a>(function_name: str, arguments: Dict[str, Any]) -> str</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">switch_model</a>(new_model: str) -> None</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">thinking_budget</a>()</code>
 * <code title="class Agent">Agent.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py">thinking_budget</a>(value)</code>
@@ -358,6 +362,7 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="class Handoff">Handoff.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">tool_description</a>() -> str</code>
 * <code title="class Handoff">Handoff.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">tool_name</a>() -> str</code>
 * <code title="function">praisonaiagents.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">handoff</a>(agent: 'Agent', tool_name_override: Optional[str] = None, tool_description_override: Optional[str] = None, on_handoff: Optional[Callable] = None, input_type: Optional[type] = None, input_filter: Optional[Callable[[HandoffInputData], HandoffInputData]] = None, config: Optional[HandoffConfig] = None, context_policy: Optional[str] = None, timeout_seconds: Optional[float] = None, max_concurrent: Optional[int] = None, detect_cycles: Optional[bool] = None, max_depth: Optional[int] = None) -> Handoff</code>
+* <code title="class handoff_filters">handoff_filters.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">compress_history</a>(data: HandoffInputData) -> HandoffInputData</code>
 * <code title="class handoff_filters">handoff_filters.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">keep_last_n_messages</a>(n: int) -> Callable[[HandoffInputData], HandoffInputData]</code>
 * <code title="class handoff_filters">handoff_filters.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">remove_all_tools</a>(data: HandoffInputData) -> HandoffInputData</code>
 * <code title="class handoff_filters">handoff_filters.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py">remove_system_messages</a>(data: HandoffInputData) -> HandoffInputData</code>
@@ -599,11 +604,12 @@ Methods:
 
 Types:
 ```python
-from praisonaiagents import AutonomyLevel, CachingConfig, ExecutionConfig, ExecutionPreset, GuardrailConfig, HooksConfig, KnowledgeConfig, MemoryConfig, MultiAgentExecutionConfig, MultiAgentHooksConfig, MultiAgentMemoryConfig, MultiAgentOutputConfig, MultiAgentPlanningConfig, OutputConfig, OutputPreset, PlanningConfig, ReflectionConfig, SkillsConfig, TemplateConfig, WebConfig, WebSearchProvider
+from praisonaiagents import AutonomyConfig, AutonomyLevel, CachingConfig, ExecutionConfig, ExecutionPreset, GuardrailConfig, HooksConfig, KnowledgeConfig, MemoryConfig, MultiAgentExecutionConfig, MultiAgentHooksConfig, MultiAgentMemoryConfig, MultiAgentOutputConfig, MultiAgentPlanningConfig, OutputConfig, OutputPreset, PlanningConfig, ReflectionConfig, SkillsConfig, TemplateConfig, WebConfig, WebSearchProvider
 ```
 
 Methods:
 
+* <code title="class AutonomyConfig">AutonomyConfig.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/autonomy.py">from_dict</a>(data: Dict[str, Any]) -> 'AutonomyConfig'</code>
 * <code title="class CachingConfig">CachingConfig.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/config/feature_configs.py">to_dict</a>() -> Dict[str, Any]</code>
 * <code title="class ExecutionConfig">ExecutionConfig.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/config/feature_configs.py">to_dict</a>() -> Dict[str, Any]</code>
 * <code title="class GuardrailConfig">GuardrailConfig.<a href="./src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/config/feature_configs.py">to_dict</a>() -> Dict[str, Any]</code>
@@ -1012,6 +1018,11 @@ Methods:
 * <code title="cli">praisonai traces enable <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/traces.py">--help</a></code>
 * <code title="cli">praisonai traces list <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/traces.py">--help</a></code>
 * <code title="cli">praisonai traces status <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/traces.py">--help</a></code>
+* <code title="cli">praisonai tracker batch <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py">--help</a></code>
+* <code title="cli">praisonai tracker judge <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py">--help</a></code>
+* <code title="cli">praisonai tracker run <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py">--help</a></code>
+* <code title="cli">praisonai tracker tools <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py">--help</a></code>
+* <code title="cli">praisonai tracker tracker-main <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py">--help</a></code>
 * <code title="cli">praisonai train agents <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/train.py">--help</a></code>
 * <code title="cli">praisonai train apply <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/train.py">--help</a></code>
 * <code title="cli">praisonai train list <a href="./src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/train.py">--help</a></code>

docker/Dockerfile.chat

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=4.5.1" \
+    "praisonai>=4.5.13" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "embedchain[github,youtube]"
 

docker/Dockerfile.dev

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=4.5.1" \
+    "praisonai>=4.5.13" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "praisonai[realtime]" \

docker/Dockerfile.ui

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=4.5.1" \
+    "praisonai>=4.5.13" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[crewai]"
 

examples/python/bots/agent_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+"""Agent Approval — delegate tool approvals to another AI agent."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonaiagents.approval import AgentApproval
+
+# Create a security reviewer agent
+reviewer = Agent(
+    name="security-reviewer",
+    instructions=(
+        "You are a security reviewer. Only approve low-risk read operations. "
+        "Deny anything destructive like delete, remove, or write operations. "
+        "Respond with exactly one word: APPROVE or DENY"
+    ),
+)
+
+# Create a worker agent that uses the reviewer for approvals
+worker = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=AgentApproval(approver_agent=reviewer),
+)
+
+worker.start("List the files in the current directory")

examples/python/bots/discord_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+"""Discord Approval — route tool approvals to a Discord channel."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.bots import DiscordApproval
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=DiscordApproval(channel_id="YOUR_CHANNEL_ID"),  # token from DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN env
+)
+
+agent.start("List the files in the current directory")

examples/python/bots/http_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+"""HTTP Approval — serve a local web dashboard for tool approvals."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.bots import HTTPApproval
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=HTTPApproval(host="127.0.0.1", port=8899),
+)
+
+# When a tool needs approval, open http://127.0.0.1:8899/approve/<request_id>
+# in your browser and click Approve or Deny.
+agent.start("List the files in the current directory")

examples/python/bots/slack_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+"""Slack Approval — route tool approvals to a Slack channel."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.bots import SlackApproval
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=SlackApproval(channel="#approvals"),  # token from SLACK_BOT_TOKEN env
+)
+
+agent.start("List the files in the current directory")

examples/python/bots/telegram_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+"""Telegram Approval — route tool approvals to a Telegram chat."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.bots import TelegramApproval
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=TelegramApproval(chat_id="YOUR_CHAT_ID"),  # token from TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN env
+)
+
+agent.start("List the files in the current directory")

examples/python/bots/webhook_approval_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+"""Webhook Approval — route tool approvals to an external HTTP endpoint."""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.bots import WebhookApproval
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="assistant",
+    instructions="Help users with system tasks",
+    tools=["execute_command"],
+    approval=WebhookApproval(
+        webhook_url="https://your-app.com/api/approvals",
+        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"},
+    ),
+)
+
+agent.start("List the files in the current directory")

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/__init__.py

@@ -337,7 +337,12 @@ _LAZY_IMPORTS = {
     'CachingConfig': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'CachingConfig'),
     'HooksConfig': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'HooksConfig'),
     'SkillsConfig': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'SkillsConfig'),
-    'AutonomyConfig': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'AutonomyConfig'),
+    'AutonomyConfig': ('praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy', 'AutonomyConfig'),
+    'EscalationStage': ('praisonaiagents.escalation.types', 'EscalationStage'),
+    'EscalationPipeline': ('praisonaiagents.escalation.pipeline', 'EscalationPipeline'),
+    'ObservabilityHooks': ('praisonaiagents.escalation.observability', 'ObservabilityHooks'),
+    'ObservabilityEventType': ('praisonaiagents.escalation.observability', 'EventType'),
+    'DoomLoopDetector': ('praisonaiagents.escalation.doom_loop', 'DoomLoopDetector'),
     'MemoryBackend': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'MemoryBackend'),
     'ChunkingStrategy': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'ChunkingStrategy'),
     'GuardrailAction': ('praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs', 'GuardrailAction'),
@@ -664,6 +669,10 @@ __all__ = [
     'EmbeddingResult',
     'get_dimensions',
     
+    # Autonomy
+    'AutonomyConfig',
+    'AutonomyLevel',
+    
     # Sub-packages for organized imports
     # Usage: import praisonaiagents as pa; pa.config.MemoryConfig
     'config',

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/autonomy.py

@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ Provides agent-centric autonomy configuration and helpers.
 This module integrates escalation, doom loop detection, and observability
 directly into the Agent class as first-class capabilities.
 
+Unified Architecture:
+    - AutonomyStage is an alias for EscalationStage (single source of truth)
+    - AutonomyTrigger delegates to EscalationTrigger (DRY)
+    - DoomLoopTracker adds recovery actions on top of basic detection
+
 Usage:
     from praisonaiagents import Agent
     
@@ -27,28 +32,57 @@ Usage:
 """
 
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
-from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, List, Set, Callable, Protocol, runtime_checkable
+from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, List, Set
 from enum import Enum
-import time
 import logging
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+# ============================================================================
+# Unified Stage Enum (G-DUP-1 fix: single source of truth)
+# ============================================================================
+# AutonomyStage is an alias for EscalationStage so both systems share
+# the same IntEnum. Backward-compatible: AutonomyStage.DIRECT == EscalationStage.DIRECT.
+from ..escalation.types import EscalationStage as AutonomyStage  # noqa: F401
 
-class AutonomyStage(str, Enum):
-    """Autonomy execution stages."""
-    DIRECT = "direct"
-    HEURISTIC = "heuristic"
-    PLANNED = "planned"
-    AUTONOMOUS = "autonomous"
+# Valid autonomy levels for AutonomyConfig.level
+VALID_AUTONOMY_LEVELS = {"suggest", "auto_edit", "full_auto"}
+
+# Signal name mapping: EscalationSignal.value → AutonomyTrigger string
+# Keeps backward compat for existing code that checks string signal names.
+_ESCALATION_TO_AUTONOMY_SIGNAL = {
+    "simple_question": "simple_question",
+    "file_references": "file_references",
+    "code_blocks": "code_blocks",
+    "edit_intent": "edit_intent",
+    "test_intent": "test_intent",
+    "refactor_intent": "refactor_intent",
+    "multi_step_intent": "multi_step",
+    "complex_keywords": "complex_keywords",
+    "long_prompt": "long_prompt",
+    "repo_context": "repo_context",
+    "build_intent": "build_intent",
+    "tool_failure": "tool_failure",
+    "ambiguous_result": "ambiguous_result",
+    "incomplete_task": "incomplete_task",
+    "clarification": "clarification",
+    "acknowledgment": "acknowledgment",
+}
+
+# Reverse map for converting autonomy signal strings back to EscalationSignal values
+_AUTONOMY_TO_ESCALATION_SIGNAL = {v: k for k, v in _ESCALATION_TO_AUTONOMY_SIGNAL.items()}
 
 
 @dataclass
 class AutonomyConfig:
     """Configuration for Agent autonomy features.
     
+    Autonomy is the safety center: doom loops, escalation, sandbox,
+    filesystem tracking, and verification hooks all live here.
+    
     Attributes:
         enabled: Whether autonomy is enabled
+        level: Autonomy level (suggest, auto_edit, full_auto)
         max_iterations: Maximum iterations before stopping
         doom_loop_threshold: Number of repeated actions to trigger doom loop
         auto_escalate: Whether to automatically escalate complexity
@@ -56,8 +90,27 @@ class AutonomyConfig:
         completion_promise: Optional string that signals completion when wrapped in <promise>TEXT</promise>
         clear_context: Whether to clear chat history between iterations
         verification_hooks: List of VerificationHook instances for output verification
+        track_changes: Whether to track filesystem changes via shadow git.
+            Defaults to True when level="full_auto", False otherwise.
+            When enabled, agent.undo()/redo()/diff() become available.
+        sandbox: Optional SandboxConfig for execution isolation.
+            When level="full_auto" and sandbox is None, subprocess sandbox is auto-enabled.
+        snapshot_dir: Directory for snapshot storage. Defaults to ~/.praisonai/snapshots.
+    
+    Usage::
+    
+        # Simple — full_auto auto-enables tracking + sandbox
+        Agent(autonomy="full_auto")
+        
+        # Advanced — explicit config
+        Agent(autonomy=AutonomyConfig(
+            level="full_auto",
+            track_changes=True,
+            sandbox=SandboxConfig.native(writable_paths=["./src"]),
+        ))
     """
     enabled: bool = True
+    level: str = "suggest"
     max_iterations: int = 20
     doom_loop_threshold: int = 3
     auto_escalate: bool = True
@@ -65,12 +118,44 @@ class AutonomyConfig:
     completion_promise: Optional[str] = None
     clear_context: bool = False
     verification_hooks: Optional[List[Any]] = None
+    # Safety features — autonomy owns the safety model
+    track_changes: Optional[bool] = None  # None = auto (True for full_auto)
+    sandbox: Optional[Any] = None  # SandboxConfig (lazy import to avoid circular)
+    snapshot_dir: Optional[str] = None  # Defaults to ~/.praisonai/snapshots
+    
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        if self.level not in VALID_AUTONOMY_LEVELS:
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Invalid autonomy level: {self.level!r}. "
+                f"Must be one of {sorted(VALID_AUTONOMY_LEVELS)}"
+            )
+        # Auto-enable track_changes for full_auto if not explicitly set
+        if self.track_changes is None:
+            self.track_changes = (self.level == "full_auto")
+        # Default snapshot directory
+        if self.snapshot_dir is None:
+            import os
+            self.snapshot_dir = os.path.join(
+                os.path.expanduser("~"), ".praisonai", "snapshots"
+            )
+    
+    @property
+    def effective_track_changes(self) -> bool:
+        """Whether track_changes is effectively enabled."""
+        return bool(self.track_changes)
     
     @classmethod
     def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> "AutonomyConfig":
         """Create config from dictionary."""
+        level = data.get("level", "suggest")
+        if level not in VALID_AUTONOMY_LEVELS:
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Invalid autonomy level: {level!r}. "
+                f"Must be one of {sorted(VALID_AUTONOMY_LEVELS)}"
+            )
         return cls(
             enabled=data.get("enabled", True),
+            level=level,
             max_iterations=data.get("max_iterations", 20),
             doom_loop_threshold=data.get("doom_loop_threshold", 3),
             auto_escalate=data.get("auto_escalate", True),
@@ -78,11 +163,20 @@ class AutonomyConfig:
             completion_promise=data.get("completion_promise"),
             clear_context=data.get("clear_context", False),
             verification_hooks=data.get("verification_hooks"),
+            track_changes=data.get("track_changes"),
+            sandbox=data.get("sandbox"),
+            snapshot_dir=data.get("snapshot_dir"),
         )
 
 
 class AutonomySignal(str, Enum):
-    """Signals detected from prompts for autonomy decisions."""
+    """Signals detected from prompts for autonomy decisions.
+    
+    .. deprecated::
+        AutonomySignal is deprecated. Use EscalationSignal from
+        praisonaiagents.escalation.types instead. AutonomyTrigger
+        returns plain strings, not AutonomySignal values.
+    """
     SIMPLE_QUESTION = "simple_question"
     FILE_REFERENCES = "file_references"
     CODE_BLOCKS = "code_blocks"
@@ -91,50 +185,38 @@ class AutonomySignal(str, Enum):
     REFACTOR_INTENT = "refactor_intent"
     MULTI_STEP = "multi_step"
     COMPLEX_KEYWORDS = "complex_keywords"
+    
+    def __init_subclass__(cls, **kwargs):
+        import warnings
+        warnings.warn(
+            "AutonomySignal is deprecated. Use EscalationSignal instead.",
+            DeprecationWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        super().__init_subclass__(**kwargs)
+
+
+def _warn_autonomy_signal():
+    """Emit deprecation warning when AutonomySignal is accessed."""
+    import warnings
+    warnings.warn(
+        "AutonomySignal is deprecated. Use EscalationSignal from "
+        "praisonaiagents.escalation.types instead.",
+        DeprecationWarning,
+        stacklevel=3,
+    )
 
 
 class AutonomyTrigger:
     """Detects signals from prompts for autonomy decisions.
     
-    Uses fast heuristics (no LLM calls) to analyze prompts.
+    Delegates to EscalationTrigger (DRY, G-DUP-3 fix) and maps
+    signal names for backward compatibility.
     """
     
-    # Keywords that indicate simple questions
-    SIMPLE_KEYWORDS = {
-        "what is", "what's", "define", "explain", "describe",
-        "how does", "why is", "when was", "who is", "where is"
-    }
-    
-    # Keywords that indicate complex tasks
-    COMPLEX_KEYWORDS = {
-        "analyze", "refactor", "optimize", "implement", "design",
-        "architect", "debug", "fix", "modify", "update", "change",
-        "create", "build", "develop", "integrate", "migrate"
-    }
-    
-    # Keywords that indicate edit intent
-    EDIT_KEYWORDS = {
-        "edit", "modify", "change", "update", "fix", "add", "remove",
-        "delete", "replace", "insert", "write", "rewrite"
-    }
-    
-    # Keywords that indicate test intent
-    TEST_KEYWORDS = {
-        "test", "verify", "validate", "check", "assert", "ensure",
-        "unit test", "integration test", "e2e", "coverage"
-    }
-    
-    # Keywords that indicate refactor intent
-    REFACTOR_KEYWORDS = {
-        "refactor", "restructure", "reorganize", "clean up",
-        "simplify", "extract", "inline", "rename"
-    }
-    
-    # Multi-step indicators
-    MULTI_STEP_INDICATORS = {
-        "first", "then", "next", "after", "finally", "step",
-        "1.", "2.", "3.", "and then", "followed by"
-    }
+    def __init__(self):
+        from ..escalation.triggers import EscalationTrigger
+        self._delegate = EscalationTrigger()
     
     def analyze(self, prompt: str) -> Set[str]:
         """Analyze prompt and return detected signals.
@@ -145,46 +227,11 @@ class AutonomyTrigger:
         Returns:
             Set of signal names (lowercase strings)
         """
-        signals: Set[str] = set()
-        prompt_lower = prompt.lower()
-        
-        # Check for simple questions
-        if any(kw in prompt_lower for kw in self.SIMPLE_KEYWORDS):
-            word_count = len(prompt.split())
-            if word_count < 30:
-                signals.add("simple_question")
-        
-        # Check for file references
-        import re
-        file_pattern = r'[\w\-./]+\.(py|js|ts|tsx|jsx|java|go|rs|cpp|c|h|md|txt|json|yaml|yml|toml)'
-        if re.search(file_pattern, prompt):
-            signals.add("file_references")
-        
-        # Check for code blocks
-        if "```" in prompt:
-            signals.add("code_blocks")
-        
-        # Check for edit intent
-        if any(kw in prompt_lower for kw in self.EDIT_KEYWORDS):
-            signals.add("edit_intent")
-        
-        # Check for test intent
-        if any(kw in prompt_lower for kw in self.TEST_KEYWORDS):
-            signals.add("test_intent")
-        
-        # Check for refactor intent
-        if any(kw in prompt_lower for kw in self.REFACTOR_KEYWORDS):
-            signals.add("refactor_intent")
-        
-        # Check for multi-step
-        if any(ind in prompt_lower for ind in self.MULTI_STEP_INDICATORS):
-            signals.add("multi_step")
-        
-        # Check for complex keywords
-        if any(kw in prompt_lower for kw in self.COMPLEX_KEYWORDS):
-            signals.add("complex_keywords")
-        
-        return signals
+        escalation_signals = self._delegate.analyze(prompt)
+        return {
+            _ESCALATION_TO_AUTONOMY_SIGNAL.get(s.value, s.value)
+            for s in escalation_signals
+        }
     
     def recommend_stage(self, signals: Set[str]) -> AutonomyStage:
         """Recommend execution stage based on signals.
@@ -193,22 +240,17 @@ class AutonomyTrigger:
             signals: Set of detected signal names
             
         Returns:
-            Recommended AutonomyStage
+            Recommended AutonomyStage (alias for EscalationStage)
         """
-        # AUTONOMOUS: multi-step or refactor
-        if "multi_step" in signals or "refactor_intent" in signals:
-            return AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS
-        
-        # PLANNED: edit or test intent
-        if "edit_intent" in signals or "test_intent" in signals:
-            return AutonomyStage.PLANNED
-        
-        # HEURISTIC: file references or code blocks
-        if "file_references" in signals or "code_blocks" in signals:
-            return AutonomyStage.HEURISTIC
-        
-        # DIRECT: simple questions or no signals
-        return AutonomyStage.DIRECT
+        from ..escalation.types import EscalationSignal
+        esc_signals = set()
+        for s in signals:
+            signal_value = _AUTONOMY_TO_ESCALATION_SIGNAL.get(s, s)
+            try:
+                esc_signals.add(EscalationSignal(signal_value))
+            except ValueError:
+                pass
+        return self._delegate.recommend_stage(esc_signals)
 
 
 @dataclass
@@ -238,24 +280,36 @@ class AutonomyResult:
 
 
 class DoomLoopTracker:
-    """Tracks actions to detect doom loops.
+    """Tracks actions to detect doom loops with graduated recovery.
     
-    A doom loop occurs when the agent repeats the same action
-    multiple times without making progress.
+    Delegates to DoomLoopDetector (DRY, G-DUP-2 fix) for detection
+    while providing graduated recovery actions on top.
+    
+    Recovery progression:
+        1st doom loop → retry_different (try new approach)
+        2nd doom loop → escalate_model (use stronger model)
+        3rd doom loop → request_help (ask human)
+        4th+ doom loop → abort (stop execution)
     """
     
     def __init__(self, threshold: int = 3):
-        """Initialize tracker.
+        """Initialize tracker with DoomLoopDetector delegation.
         
         Args:
             threshold: Number of repeated actions to trigger doom loop
         """
+        from ..escalation.doom_loop import DoomLoopDetector, DoomLoopConfig
         self.threshold = threshold
-        self.actions: List[str] = []
-        self.action_counts: Dict[str, int] = {}
+        self._delegate = DoomLoopDetector(DoomLoopConfig(
+            max_identical_actions=threshold,
+            max_consecutive_failures=threshold,
+            max_similar_actions=threshold + 2,
+        ))
+        self._delegate.start_session()
+        self._recovery_attempts: int = 0
     
     def record(self, action_type: str, args: Dict[str, Any], result: Any, success: bool) -> None:
-        """Record an action.
+        """Record an action for loop detection.
         
         Args:
             action_type: Type of action (e.g., "read_file")
@@ -263,10 +317,12 @@ class DoomLoopTracker:
             result: Action result
             success: Whether action succeeded
         """
-        # Create action signature
-        sig = f"{action_type}:{hash(str(sorted(args.items())))}"
-        self.actions.append(sig)
-        self.action_counts[sig] = self.action_counts.get(sig, 0) + 1
+        self._delegate.record_action(
+            action_type=action_type,
+            args=args,
+            result=result,
+            success=success,
+        )
     
     def is_doom_loop(self) -> bool:
         """Check if we're in a doom loop.
@@ -274,411 +330,63 @@ class DoomLoopTracker:
         Returns:
             True if doom loop detected
         """
-        if not self.actions:
-            return False
+        return self._delegate.is_doom_loop()
+    
+    def get_recovery_action(self) -> str:
+        """Get recommended recovery action when doom loop detected.
         
-        # Check if any action repeated too many times
-        for count in self.action_counts.values():
-            if count >= self.threshold:
-                return True
+        Returns graduated recovery actions:
+        - "retry_different": Try a different approach (1st detection)
+        - "escalate_model": Escalate to stronger model (2nd detection)
+        - "request_help": Request human intervention (3rd detection)
+        - "abort": Stop execution (4th+ detection)
+        - "continue": No doom loop, continue normally
+        """
+        if not self.is_doom_loop():
+            return "continue"
         
-        return False
+        self._recovery_attempts += 1
+        
+        if self._recovery_attempts <= 1:
+            return "retry_different"
+        elif self._recovery_attempts <= 2:
+            return "escalate_model"
+        elif self._recovery_attempts <= 3:
+            return "request_help"
+        else:
+            return "abort"
+    
+    def clear_actions(self) -> None:
+        """Clear action history but keep recovery attempt count."""
+        self._delegate.start_session()
+    
+    def mark_progress(self, marker: str) -> None:
+        """Mark meaningful progress to reset no-progress detection.
+        
+        Args:
+            marker: Description of progress made
+        """
+        self._delegate.mark_progress(marker)
     
     def reset(self) -> None:
-        """Reset the tracker."""
-        self.actions.clear()
-        self.action_counts.clear()
+        """Reset the tracker completely."""
+        self._delegate.start_session()
+        self._recovery_attempts = 0
 
 
 class AutonomyMixin:
-    """Mixin class that adds autonomy capabilities to Agent.
+    """Helper-only trait for autonomy utilities.
     
-    This mixin provides:
-    - Signal detection from prompts
-    - Stage recommendation
-    - Doom loop detection
-    - Observability hooks
+    This module provides reusable helper classes (AutonomyConfig, AutonomyTrigger,
+    DoomLoopTracker, AutonomyResult, etc.) that the Agent class uses.
+    
+    The Agent class is the SINGLE OWNER of all autonomy methods:
+    - _init_autonomy()
+    - run_autonomous() / run_autonomous_async()
+    - analyze_prompt() / get_recommended_stage()
+    - _record_action() / _is_doom_loop() / _reset_doom_loop()
+    
+    This class is intentionally empty — kept only for backward compatibility
+    in case external code references it.
     """
-    
-    def _init_autonomy(self, autonomy: Any, verification_hooks: Optional[List[Any]] = None) -> None:
-        """Initialize autonomy features.
-        
-        Args:
-            autonomy: True, False, dict config, or AutonomyConfig
-            verification_hooks: Optional list of verification hooks
-        """
-        # Initialize verification hooks (always available, even without autonomy)
-        self._verification_hooks = verification_hooks or []
-        
-        if autonomy is None or autonomy is False:
-            self.autonomy_enabled = False
-            self.autonomy_config = {}
-            self._autonomy_trigger = None
-            self._doom_loop_tracker = None
-            return
-        
-        self.autonomy_enabled = True
-        
-        if autonomy is True:
-            self.autonomy_config = {}
-            config = AutonomyConfig()
-        elif isinstance(autonomy, dict):
-            self.autonomy_config = autonomy.copy()
-            config = AutonomyConfig.from_dict(autonomy)
-            # Extract verification_hooks from dict if provided
-            if "verification_hooks" in autonomy and not verification_hooks:
-                self._verification_hooks = autonomy.get("verification_hooks", [])
-        elif isinstance(autonomy, AutonomyConfig):
-            self.autonomy_config = {
-                "max_iterations": autonomy.max_iterations,
-                "doom_loop_threshold": autonomy.doom_loop_threshold,
-                "auto_escalate": autonomy.auto_escalate,
-            }
-            config = autonomy
-        else:
-            self.autonomy_enabled = False
-            self.autonomy_config = {}
-            self._autonomy_trigger = None
-            self._doom_loop_tracker = None
-            return
-        
-        self._autonomy_trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
-        self._doom_loop_tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=config.doom_loop_threshold)
-    
-    def analyze_prompt(self, prompt: str) -> Set[str]:
-        """Analyze prompt for autonomy signals.
-        
-        Args:
-            prompt: The user prompt
-            
-        Returns:
-            Set of detected signal names
-        """
-        if not self.autonomy_enabled or self._autonomy_trigger is None:
-            return set()
-        return self._autonomy_trigger.analyze(prompt)
-    
-    def get_recommended_stage(self, prompt: str) -> str:
-        """Get recommended execution stage for prompt.
-        
-        Args:
-            prompt: The user prompt
-            
-        Returns:
-            Stage name as string (direct, heuristic, planned, autonomous)
-        """
-        if not self.autonomy_enabled or self._autonomy_trigger is None:
-            return "direct"
-        
-        signals = self._autonomy_trigger.analyze(prompt)
-        stage = self._autonomy_trigger.recommend_stage(signals)
-        return stage.value
-    
-    def _record_action(self, action_type: str, args: Dict[str, Any], result: Any, success: bool) -> None:
-        """Record an action for doom loop tracking.
-        
-        Args:
-            action_type: Type of action
-            args: Action arguments
-            result: Action result
-            success: Whether action succeeded
-        """
-        if self._doom_loop_tracker is not None:
-            self._doom_loop_tracker.record(action_type, args, result, success)
-    
-    def _is_doom_loop(self) -> bool:
-        """Check if we're in a doom loop.
-        
-        Returns:
-            True if doom loop detected
-        """
-        if self._doom_loop_tracker is None:
-            return False
-        return self._doom_loop_tracker.is_doom_loop()
-    
-    def _reset_doom_loop(self) -> None:
-        """Reset doom loop tracking."""
-        if self._doom_loop_tracker is not None:
-            self._doom_loop_tracker.reset()
-    
-    def run_autonomous(
-        self,
-        prompt: str,
-        max_iterations: Optional[int] = None,
-        timeout_seconds: Optional[float] = None,
-        completion_promise: Optional[str] = None,
-        clear_context: bool = False,
-    ) -> AutonomyResult:
-        """Run an autonomous task execution loop.
-        
-        This method executes a task autonomously, using the agent's tools
-        and capabilities to complete the task. It handles:
-        - Progressive escalation based on task complexity
-        - Doom loop detection and recovery
-        - Iteration limits and timeouts
-        - Completion detection (keyword-based or promise-based)
-        - Optional context clearing between iterations
-        
-        Args:
-            prompt: The task to execute
-            max_iterations: Override max iterations (default from config)
-            timeout_seconds: Timeout in seconds (default: no timeout)
-            completion_promise: Optional string that signals completion when 
-                wrapped in <promise>TEXT</promise> tags in the response
-            clear_context: Whether to clear chat history between iterations
-                (forces agent to rely on external state like files)
-            
-        Returns:
-            AutonomyResult with success status, output, and metadata
-            
-        Raises:
-            ValueError: If autonomy is not enabled
-            
-        Example:
-            agent = Agent(instructions="...", autonomy=True)
-            result = agent.run_autonomous(
-                "Refactor the auth module",
-                completion_promise="DONE",
-                clear_context=True
-            )
-            if result.success:
-                print(result.output)
-        """
-        if not self.autonomy_enabled:
-            raise ValueError(
-                "Autonomy must be enabled to use run_autonomous(). "
-                "Create agent with autonomy=True or autonomy={...}"
-            )
-        
-        start_time = time.time()
-        iterations = 0
-        actions_taken: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
-        
-        # Get config values
-        config_max_iter = self.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations", 20)
-        effective_max_iter = max_iterations if max_iterations is not None else config_max_iter
-        
-        # Get completion_promise from config if not provided as param
-        effective_promise = completion_promise
-        if effective_promise is None:
-            effective_promise = self.autonomy_config.get("completion_promise")
-        
-        # Get clear_context from config if not explicitly set
-        effective_clear_context = clear_context
-        if not clear_context:
-            effective_clear_context = self.autonomy_config.get("clear_context", False)
-        
-        # Analyze prompt and get recommended stage
-        stage = self.get_recommended_stage(prompt)
-        
-        # Reset doom loop tracker for new task
-        self._reset_doom_loop()
-        
-        try:
-            # Execute the autonomous loop
-            while iterations < effective_max_iter:
-                iterations += 1
-                
-                # Check timeout
-                if timeout_seconds and (time.time() - start_time) > timeout_seconds:
-                    return AutonomyResult(
-                        success=False,
-                        output="Task timed out",
-                        completion_reason="timeout",
-                        iterations=iterations,
-                        stage=stage,
-                        actions=actions_taken,
-                        duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                    )
-                
-                # Check doom loop
-                if self._is_doom_loop():
-                    logger.warning(f"Doom loop detected after {iterations} iterations")
-                    return AutonomyResult(
-                        success=False,
-                        output="Task stopped due to repeated actions (doom loop)",
-                        completion_reason="doom_loop",
-                        iterations=iterations,
-                        stage=stage,
-                        actions=actions_taken,
-                        duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                    )
-                
-                # Execute one turn using the agent's chat method
-                # Always use the original prompt (prompt re-injection)
-                try:
-                    response = self.chat(prompt)
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Error during autonomous execution: {e}")
-                    return AutonomyResult(
-                        success=False,
-                        output=str(e),
-                        completion_reason="error",
-                        iterations=iterations,
-                        stage=stage,
-                        actions=actions_taken,
-                        duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                        error=str(e),
-                    )
-                
-                # Record the action
-                actions_taken.append({
-                    "iteration": iterations,
-                    "response": str(response)[:500],  # Truncate for storage
-                })
-                
-                response_str = str(response)
-                
-                # Check for completion promise FIRST (structured signal)
-                if effective_promise:
-                    promise_tag = f"<promise>{effective_promise}</promise>"
-                    if promise_tag in response_str:
-                        return AutonomyResult(
-                            success=True,
-                            output=response_str,
-                            completion_reason="promise",
-                            iterations=iterations,
-                            stage=stage,
-                            actions=actions_taken,
-                            duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                        )
-                
-                # Check for keyword-based completion signals (fallback)
-                response_lower = response_str.lower()
-                completion_signals = [
-                    "task completed",
-                    "task complete",
-                    "done",
-                    "finished",
-                    "completed successfully",
-                ]
-                
-                if any(signal in response_lower for signal in completion_signals):
-                    return AutonomyResult(
-                        success=True,
-                        output=response_str,
-                        completion_reason="goal",
-                        iterations=iterations,
-                        stage=stage,
-                        actions=actions_taken,
-                        duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                    )
-                
-                # For DIRECT stage, complete after first response
-                if stage == "direct":
-                    return AutonomyResult(
-                        success=True,
-                        output=response_str,
-                        completion_reason="goal",
-                        iterations=iterations,
-                        stage=stage,
-                        actions=actions_taken,
-                        duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                    )
-                
-                # Clear context between iterations if enabled
-                if effective_clear_context:
-                    self.clear_history()
-            
-            # Max iterations reached
-            return AutonomyResult(
-                success=False,
-                output="Max iterations reached",
-                completion_reason="max_iterations",
-                iterations=iterations,
-                stage=stage,
-                actions=actions_taken,
-                duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-            )
-            
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Unexpected error in run_autonomous: {e}")
-            return AutonomyResult(
-                success=False,
-                output=str(e),
-                completion_reason="error",
-                iterations=iterations,
-                stage=stage,
-                actions=actions_taken,
-                duration_seconds=time.time() - start_time,
-                error=str(e),
-            )
-    
-    def delegate(
-        self,
-        task: str,
-        profile: str = "general",
-        timeout_seconds: float = 300.0,
-        context: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
-    ) -> Any:
-        """Delegate a task to a subagent.
-        
-        Args:
-            task: Task description for the subagent
-            profile: Agent profile to use (explorer, coder, tester, etc.)
-            timeout_seconds: Timeout for the delegated task
-            context: Additional context to pass to subagent
-            
-        Returns:
-            Result from the subagent
-        """
-        subagent = self._create_subagent(profile, context)
-        return subagent.chat(task)
-    
-    def _create_subagent(
-        self,
-        profile: str,
-        context: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
-    ) -> Any:
-        """Create a subagent with the specified profile.
-        
-        Args:
-            profile: Agent profile name
-            context: Additional context
-            
-        Returns:
-            Configured Agent instance
-        """
-        # Import here to avoid circular imports
-        from .agent import Agent
-        from ..agents.profiles import get_profile, BUILTIN_PROFILES
-        
-        # Get profile config
-        profile_config = get_profile(profile) if profile in BUILTIN_PROFILES else None
-        
-        if profile_config:
-            return Agent(
-                name=f"subagent_{profile}",
-                instructions=profile_config.system_prompt,
-                tools=profile_config.tools if hasattr(profile_config, 'tools') else None,
-            )
-        else:
-            # Default subagent
-            return Agent(
-                name=f"subagent_{profile}",
-                instructions=f"You are a {profile} assistant.",
-            )
-    
-    def _run_verification_hooks(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
-        """Run all registered verification hooks.
-        
-        Returns:
-            List of verification results
-        """
-        results = []
-        if hasattr(self, '_verification_hooks') and self._verification_hooks:
-            for hook in self._verification_hooks:
-                try:
-                    result = hook.run()
-                    results.append({
-                        "hook": hook.name,
-                        "success": result.get("success", False),
-                        "output": result.get("output", ""),
-                    })
-                except Exception as e:
-                    results.append({
-                        "hook": getattr(hook, 'name', 'unknown'),
-                        "success": False,
-                        "error": str(e),
-                    })
-        return results
+    pass

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/handoff.py

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Unified Handoff System:
 - Replaces/absorbs Agent.delegate() and SubagentDelegator functionality
 """
 
-from typing import Optional, Any, Callable, Dict, List, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Optional, Any, Callable, Dict, List, Union, TYPE_CHECKING
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
 from enum import Enum
 import inspect
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ class Handoff:
         tool_description_override: Optional[str] = None,
         on_handoff: Optional[Callable] = None,
         input_type: Optional[type] = None,
-        input_filter: Optional[Callable[[HandoffInputData], HandoffInputData]] = None,
+        input_filter: Optional[Union[Callable[[HandoffInputData], HandoffInputData], List[Callable[[HandoffInputData], HandoffInputData]]]] = None,
         config: Optional[HandoffConfig] = None,
     ):
         """
@@ -221,7 +221,8 @@ class Handoff:
             tool_description_override: Custom tool description
             on_handoff: Callback function executed when handoff is invoked
             input_type: Type of input expected by the handoff (for structured data)
-            input_filter: Function to filter/transform input before passing to target agent
+            input_filter: Function or list of functions to filter/transform input.
+                When a list is provided, filters are applied in order (chaining).
             config: HandoffConfig for advanced settings (context policy, timeouts, etc.)
         """
         self.agent = agent
@@ -329,9 +330,14 @@ class Handoff:
             handoff_chain=_get_handoff_chain()[:],
         )
         
-        # Apply custom input filter if provided
+        # Apply custom input filter(s) if provided
+        # Supports both single filter and list of filters for chaining
         if self.input_filter:
-            handoff_data = self.input_filter(handoff_data)
+            if isinstance(self.input_filter, list):
+                for filter_fn in self.input_filter:
+                    handoff_data = filter_fn(handoff_data)
+            else:
+                handoff_data = self.input_filter(handoff_data)
         
         return handoff_data
     
@@ -790,6 +796,36 @@ class handoff_filters:
         
         data.messages = filtered_messages
         return data
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    def compress_history(data: HandoffInputData) -> HandoffInputData:
+        """Compress all messages into a single summary message.
+        
+        This filter concatenates all message contents into one user message,
+        reducing token usage while preserving context. Useful for handoffs
+        where the target agent needs context but not full conversation history.
+        
+        Example:
+            Handoff(agent=target, input_filter=handoff_filters.compress_history)
+        """
+        if not data.messages:
+            return data
+        
+        summary_parts = []
+        for msg in data.messages:
+            if isinstance(msg, dict):
+                role = msg.get('role', 'unknown')
+                content = msg.get('content', '')
+                if content:
+                    summary_parts.append(f"[{role}]: {content}")
+        
+        if summary_parts:
+            summary = "\n".join(summary_parts)
+            data.messages = [{"role": "user", "content": f"Previous conversation summary:\n{summary}"}]
+        else:
+            data.messages = []
+        
+        return data
 
 
 # Recommended prompt prefix for agents that use handoffs

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agents/agents.py

@@ -414,9 +414,13 @@ class AgentTeam:
         self.user_id = _user_id
         self.max_iter = _max_iter
 
-        # Pass user_id to each agent
+        # Pass user_id and autonomy to each agent
         for agent in agents:
             agent.user_id = self.user_id
+            # Propagate autonomy config to agents that don't already have it
+            if self._autonomy is not None and self._autonomy is not False:
+                if not agent.autonomy_enabled:
+                    agent._init_autonomy(self._autonomy)
 
         self.agents: List[Agent] = agents
         self.tasks: Dict[int, Task] = {}

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/approval/__init__.py

@@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ from typing import Callable, Dict, List, Literal, Optional, Set
 
 # ── New protocol-driven exports ──────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-from .protocols import ApprovalProtocol, ApprovalRequest  # noqa: F401
+from .protocols import ApprovalProtocol, ApprovalRequest, ApprovalConfig  # noqa: F401
 from .protocols import ApprovalDecision  # noqa: F401
-from .backends import AutoApproveBackend, ConsoleBackend, CallbackBackend  # noqa: F401
+from .backends import AutoApproveBackend, ConsoleBackend, CallbackBackend, AgentApproval  # noqa: F401
 from .registry import ApprovalRegistry, DEFAULT_DANGEROUS_TOOLS  # noqa: F401
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/approval/backends.py

@@ -1,16 +1,18 @@
 """
 Built-in approval backends for PraisonAI Agents.
 
-Provides two lightweight backends that ship with the core SDK:
+Provides lightweight backends that ship with the core SDK:
 
 - **AutoApproveBackend** — always approves (bots, trusted envs).
 - **ConsoleBackend** — interactive Rich terminal prompt (CLI default).
+- **AgentApproval** — delegates approval decision to another AI agent.
 """
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
 import logging
+from typing import Any
 
 from .protocols import ApprovalDecision, ApprovalRequest
 
@@ -118,6 +120,137 @@ class ConsoleBackend:
         return await loop.run_in_executor(None, self.request_approval_sync, request)
 
 
+class AgentApproval:
+    """Delegates approval decisions to another AI agent.
+
+    The approver agent receives a structured prompt describing the tool call
+    and responds with ``APPROVE`` or ``DENY``.  This enables autonomous
+    multi-agent approval workflows without human intervention.
+
+    Lives in the core SDK because it only depends on the Agent class which
+    is already in core — no external dependencies.
+
+    Args:
+        approver_agent: An Agent instance that will evaluate approval requests.
+            If ``None``, a default approver agent is created with sensible
+            instructions.
+        llm: LLM model to use for the default approver agent (default ``gpt-4o-mini``).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.approval import AgentApproval
+
+        approver = Agent(
+            name="security-reviewer",
+            instructions="Only approve low-risk read operations. Deny anything destructive.",
+        )
+        worker = Agent(
+            name="worker",
+            tools=[execute_command],
+            approval=AgentApproval(approver_agent=approver),
+        )
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        approver_agent: Any = None,
+        llm: str = "gpt-4o-mini",
+    ):
+        self._approver_agent = approver_agent
+        self._llm = llm
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        name = getattr(self._approver_agent, "name", None) or "default"
+        return f"AgentApproval(approver={name!r})"
+
+    def _get_approver(self) -> Any:
+        """Lazily create or return the approver agent."""
+        if self._approver_agent is not None:
+            return self._approver_agent
+
+        # Lazy import to avoid circular dependency at module level
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.agent import Agent
+
+        self._approver_agent = Agent(
+            name="approval-reviewer",
+            instructions=(
+                "You are a security reviewer for tool execution requests. "
+                "Evaluate each request and respond with exactly one word: "
+                "APPROVE or DENY. Consider the tool name, arguments, and risk level. "
+                "Deny anything that looks destructive, dangerous, or unauthorized. "
+                "Approve safe read-only operations."
+            ),
+            llm=self._llm,
+        )
+        return self._approver_agent
+
+    def _build_prompt(self, request: ApprovalRequest) -> str:
+        """Build the evaluation prompt for the approver agent."""
+        args_str = "\n".join(
+            f"  {k}: {v}" for k, v in request.arguments.items()
+        ) or "  (none)"
+
+        return (
+            f"Tool Approval Request:\n"
+            f"  Tool: {request.tool_name}\n"
+            f"  Risk Level: {request.risk_level.upper()}\n"
+            f"  Agent: {request.agent_name or 'unknown'}\n"
+            f"  Arguments:\n{args_str}\n\n"
+            f"Respond with exactly one word: APPROVE or DENY"
+        )
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request: ApprovalRequest) -> ApprovalDecision:
+        """Ask the approver agent to evaluate the request."""
+        try:
+            approver = self._get_approver()
+            prompt = self._build_prompt(request)
+
+            # Use the agent's chat method
+            if hasattr(approver, "achat"):
+                response = await approver.achat(prompt)
+            elif hasattr(approver, "chat"):
+                loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+                response = await loop.run_in_executor(None, approver.chat, prompt)
+            else:
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=False,
+                    reason="Approver agent has no chat method",
+                )
+
+            response_text = str(response).strip().upper()
+            approved = "APPROVE" in response_text and "DENY" not in response_text
+
+            return ApprovalDecision(
+                approved=approved,
+                reason=f"Agent {'approved' if approved else 'denied'}: {str(response).strip()[:200]}",
+                approver=getattr(approver, "name", "agent"),
+                metadata={"platform": "agent", "response": str(response).strip()[:500]},
+            )
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"AgentApproval error: {e}")
+            return ApprovalDecision(
+                approved=False,
+                reason=f"Agent approval error: {e}",
+            )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request: ApprovalRequest) -> ApprovalDecision:
+        """Synchronous wrapper."""
+        try:
+            loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            loop = None
+
+        if loop and loop.is_running():
+            import concurrent.futures
+            with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=1) as pool:
+                future = pool.submit(asyncio.run, self.request_approval(request))
+                return future.result(timeout=60)
+        else:
+            return asyncio.run(self.request_approval(request))
+
+
 class CallbackBackend:
     """Wraps a legacy ``(function_name, arguments, risk_level) -> ApprovalDecision`` callback
     into an :class:`ApprovalProtocol`-compatible backend.

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/approval/protocols.py

@@ -52,6 +52,35 @@ class ApprovalDecision:
     metadata: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
 
 
+@dataclass
+class ApprovalConfig:
+    """Configuration for agent-level approval behaviour.
+
+    Follows PraisonAI's ``False/True/Config`` progressive-disclosure pattern:
+
+    - ``approval=False`` — disabled (no approval checks).
+    - ``approval=True``  — auto-approve all tools.
+    - ``approval=SlackApproval()`` — custom backend, dangerous tools only.
+    - ``approval=ApprovalConfig(...)`` — full control.
+
+    Attributes:
+        backend:    An :class:`ApprovalProtocol` backend (``SlackApproval``,
+                    ``ConsoleBackend``, etc.).  ``None`` falls back to the
+                    global :class:`ApprovalRegistry`.
+        all_tools:  When ``True`` every tool call goes through approval.
+                    When ``False`` (default) only tools in
+                    ``DEFAULT_DANGEROUS_TOOLS`` are checked.
+        timeout:    Seconds to wait for an approval response.
+                    - *positive float* — wait up to that many seconds.
+                    - ``None`` — wait **indefinitely** (no timeout).
+                    - *unset / 0* — use the backend's own default timeout.
+    """
+
+    backend: Any = None
+    all_tools: bool = False
+    timeout: Optional[float] = 0
+
+
 @runtime_checkable
 class ApprovalProtocol(Protocol):
     """Protocol for tool-execution approval backends.

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/bots/__init__.py

@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
         MessageType,
         ChatCommandInfo,
         ChatCommandProtocol,
+        ProbeResult,
+        HealthResult,
     )
 from .protocols import (
     BotProtocol,
@@ -33,6 +35,8 @@ from .protocols import (
     ChatCommandInfo,
     ChatCommandProtocol,
     BotOSProtocol,
+    ProbeResult,
+    HealthResult,
 )
 from .config import BotConfig, BotOSConfig
 
@@ -50,4 +54,6 @@ __all__ = [
     "ChatCommandProtocol",
     "BotOSProtocol",
     "BotOSConfig",
+    "ProbeResult",
+    "HealthResult",
 ]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/bots/config.py

@@ -43,12 +43,29 @@ class BotConfig:
     reply_in_thread: bool = False  # Default to inline, set True for thread replies
     thread_threshold: int = 500  # Auto-thread responses longer than this (0 = disabled)
     
+    # Group message policy
+    group_policy: str = "mention_only"  # respond_all, mention_only, command_only
+    
     # Default tools enabled for all bots
     default_tools: List[str] = field(default_factory=lambda: ["execute_command", "search_web", "schedule_add", "schedule_list", "schedule_remove"])
     
     # Auto-approve tool calls (useful for trusted environments)
     auto_approve_tools: bool = False  # If True, skip confirmation for tool execution
     
+    # Inbound message debounce (ms). Coalesces rapid messages from same user.
+    # 0 = disabled (default). Recommended: 1000-2000 for chat bots.
+    debounce_ms: int = 0
+    
+    # Ack emoji reaction on inbound messages. Empty string = disabled.
+    # When set, bot reacts with this emoji on receive (e.g. "⏳") and
+    # replaces it with done_emoji on completion (e.g. "✅").
+    ack_emoji: str = ""
+    done_emoji: str = "✅"
+    
+    # Session TTL in seconds. 0 = disabled (sessions never expire).
+    # When set, stale sessions older than this are auto-reaped.
+    session_ttl: int = 0
+    
     metadata: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
     
     def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
@@ -70,6 +87,10 @@ class BotConfig:
             "thread_threshold": self.thread_threshold,
             "default_tools": self.default_tools,
             "auto_approve_tools": self.auto_approve_tools,
+            "debounce_ms": self.debounce_ms,
+            "ack_emoji": self.ack_emoji,
+            "done_emoji": self.done_emoji,
+            "session_ttl": self.session_ttl,
             "metadata": self.metadata,
         }
     

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/bots/protocols.py

@@ -286,6 +286,76 @@ class BotChannelProtocol(Protocol):
         ...
 
 
+@dataclass
+class ProbeResult:
+    """Result of a channel connectivity probe.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        ok: Whether the probe succeeded
+        platform: Platform name
+        elapsed_ms: Time taken in milliseconds
+        bot_username: Bot's username (if available)
+        error: Error message (if probe failed)
+        details: Additional platform-specific details
+    """
+    
+    ok: bool
+    platform: str = ""
+    elapsed_ms: float = 0.0
+    bot_username: Optional[str] = None
+    error: Optional[str] = None
+    details: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary."""
+        return {
+            "ok": self.ok,
+            "platform": self.platform,
+            "elapsed_ms": self.elapsed_ms,
+            "bot_username": self.bot_username,
+            "error": self.error,
+            "details": self.details,
+        }
+
+
+@dataclass
+class HealthResult:
+    """Detailed health status of a bot.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        ok: Overall health status
+        platform: Platform name
+        is_running: Whether the bot is actively running
+        uptime_seconds: Seconds since bot started (None if not running)
+        probe: Latest probe result (None if not probed)
+        sessions: Number of active sessions
+        error: Error message (if unhealthy)
+        details: Additional platform-specific health details
+    """
+    
+    ok: bool
+    platform: str = ""
+    is_running: bool = False
+    uptime_seconds: Optional[float] = None
+    probe: Optional[ProbeResult] = None
+    sessions: int = 0
+    error: Optional[str] = None
+    details: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary."""
+        return {
+            "ok": self.ok,
+            "platform": self.platform,
+            "is_running": self.is_running,
+            "uptime_seconds": self.uptime_seconds,
+            "probe": self.probe.to_dict() if self.probe else None,
+            "sessions": self.sessions,
+            "error": self.error,
+            "details": self.details,
+        }
+
+
 @runtime_checkable
 class BotProtocol(Protocol):
     """Protocol for messaging bot implementations.
@@ -451,6 +521,25 @@ class BotProtocol(Protocol):
             Channel information or None if not found
         """
         ...
+    
+    # Health & diagnostics
+    async def probe(self) -> ProbeResult:
+        """Test channel connectivity without starting the bot.
+        
+        Verifies the bot token is valid and the platform API is reachable.
+        
+        Returns:
+            ProbeResult with connectivity status and bot info.
+        """
+        ...
+    
+    async def health(self) -> HealthResult:
+        """Get detailed health status of the running bot.
+        
+        Returns:
+            HealthResult with running state, uptime, probe, and session count.
+        """
+        ...
 
 
 @dataclass

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/memory/__init__.py

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ from .protocols import (
     DeletableMemoryProtocol,
     AsyncDeletableMemoryProtocol,
     EntityMemoryProtocol,
+    AgentMemoryProtocol,
 )
 
 

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/memory/protocols.py

@@ -275,6 +275,47 @@ class EntityMemoryProtocol(Protocol):
         ...
 
 
+@runtime_checkable
+class AgentMemoryProtocol(Protocol):
+    """
+    Protocol for memory implementations used by the Agent class.
+    
+    This defines the interface that Agent expects from its _memory_instance.
+    Both FileMemory and Memory satisfy this protocol, enabling consistent
+    usage across backends.
+    
+    Example:
+        ```python
+        class CustomMemory:
+            def get_context(self, query=None):
+                return "remembered facts here"
+            
+            def save_session(self, name, conversation_history=None, metadata=None):
+                pass  # persist session
+        
+        agent = Agent(memory=CustomMemory())
+        ```
+    """
+    
+    def get_context(
+        self,
+        query: Optional[str] = None,
+        **kwargs
+    ) -> str:
+        """Get memory context for injection into system prompt."""
+        ...
+    
+    def save_session(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        conversation_history: Optional[List[Dict[str, Any]]] = None,
+        metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        **kwargs
+    ) -> None:
+        """Save a conversation session to memory."""
+        ...
+
+
 __all__ = [
     'MemoryProtocol',
     'ResettableMemoryProtocol',
@@ -282,5 +323,6 @@ __all__ = [
     'AsyncDeletableMemoryProtocol',
     'AsyncMemoryProtocol',
     'EntityMemoryProtocol',
+    'AgentMemoryProtocol',
 ]
 

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/policy/config.py

@@ -1,15 +1,151 @@
 """
 Policy Configuration for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Extends the policy engine with learning capabilities:
+- ``learn=True`` auto-persists "always allow" decisions
+- ``rules=`` inline rules for static policy
+- ``rules_file=`` path to persistent rules file
 """
 
+import json
+import logging
+import os
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
-from typing import Optional, List
+from typing import Optional, List, Any, Dict
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Default rules file path (follows ~/.praisonai/ convention)
+DEFAULT_RULES_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.expanduser("~"), ".praisonai", "rules")
+DEFAULT_RULES_FILE = os.path.join(DEFAULT_RULES_DIR, "default.rules")
 
 
 @dataclass
 class PolicyConfig:
-    """Configuration for the policy engine."""
+    """Configuration for the policy engine.
+    
+    Follows PraisonAI's ``False/True/Config`` progressive-disclosure pattern:
+    
+    - ``policy=False`` — disabled (no policy checks)
+    - ``policy=True`` — enabled with defaults
+    - ``policy=PolicyConfig(...)`` — full control
+    
+    Attributes:
+        enabled: Whether policy evaluation is enabled.
+        default_action: Action when no rule matches ("allow" or "deny").
+        log_decisions: Whether to log policy decisions.
+        strict_mode: If True, deny when no policy matches.
+        learn: When True, auto-persist user "always allow" decisions to
+            ``rules_file``. Only writes when user explicitly approves.
+        rules: Inline list of rule dicts or PolicyRule objects for static
+            policy. Each dict should have at minimum ``resource`` and ``action``.
+        rules_file: Path to persistent rules file. Defaults to
+            ``~/.praisonai/rules/default.rules``.
+    
+    Usage::
+    
+        # Simple — learn from user decisions
+        Agent(policy=PolicyConfig(learn=True))
+        
+        # With inline rules
+        Agent(policy=PolicyConfig(
+            rules=[
+                {"resource": "tool:pip *", "action": "allow"},
+                {"resource": "tool:rm *", "action": "deny"},
+            ],
+        ))
+    """
     enabled: bool = True
     default_action: str = "allow"  # Default action when no policy matches
     log_decisions: bool = True
     strict_mode: bool = False  # If True, deny when no policy matches
+    # G-1: Learning and persistence
+    learn: bool = False
+    rules: Optional[List[Any]] = None  # List of rule dicts or PolicyRule objects
+    rules_file: Optional[str] = None  # Defaults to ~/.praisonai/rules/default.rules
+    
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        if self.rules_file is None:
+            self.rules_file = DEFAULT_RULES_FILE
+    
+    def load_learned_rules(self) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
+        """Load previously learned rules from the rules file.
+        
+        Returns:
+            List of rule dicts with 'resource' and 'action' keys.
+        """
+        if not self.rules_file or not os.path.exists(self.rules_file):
+            return []
+        try:
+            with open(self.rules_file, "r") as f:
+                data = json.load(f)
+            return data.get("rules", [])
+        except (json.JSONDecodeError, OSError) as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Failed to load rules from {self.rules_file}: {e}")
+            return []
+    
+    def save_learned_rule(self, resource: str, action: str = "allow") -> bool:
+        """Persist a learned rule to the rules file.
+        
+        Uses atomic write (tmp + rename) for safety.
+        
+        Args:
+            resource: Resource pattern (e.g., "tool:pip install *")
+            action: Action to take ("allow" or "deny")
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if saved successfully.
+        """
+        if not self.rules_file:
+            return False
+        
+        try:
+            # Load existing rules
+            existing = self.load_learned_rules()
+            
+            # Check for duplicates
+            for rule in existing:
+                if rule.get("resource") == resource:
+                    return True  # Already exists
+            
+            # Add new rule
+            existing.append({"resource": resource, "action": action})
+            
+            # Ensure directory exists
+            rules_dir = os.path.dirname(self.rules_file)
+            os.makedirs(rules_dir, exist_ok=True)
+            
+            # Atomic write: tmp file + rename
+            tmp_file = self.rules_file + ".tmp"
+            with open(tmp_file, "w") as f:
+                json.dump({"rules": existing}, f, indent=2)
+            os.replace(tmp_file, self.rules_file)
+            
+            logger.debug(f"Saved learned rule: {resource} -> {action}")
+            return True
+        except OSError as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Failed to save rule: {e}")
+            return False
+    
+    def get_all_rules(self) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
+        """Get all rules: inline + learned from file.
+        
+        Returns:
+            Combined list of rule dicts.
+        """
+        result = []
+        
+        # Add inline rules
+        if self.rules:
+            for rule in self.rules:
+                if isinstance(rule, dict):
+                    result.append(rule)
+                elif hasattr(rule, "to_dict"):
+                    result.append(rule.to_dict())
+        
+        # Add learned rules from file
+        if self.learn:
+            result.extend(self.load_learned_rules())
+        
+        return result
+

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/sandbox/config.py

@@ -153,3 +153,55 @@ class SandboxConfig:
         return cls(
             sandbox_type="e2b",
         )
+    
+    @classmethod
+    def native(
+        cls,
+        writable_paths: List[str] = None,
+        network: bool = False,
+    ) -> "SandboxConfig":
+        """Create an OS-native sandbox configuration.
+        
+        Uses platform-specific sandboxing:
+        - macOS: Seatbelt (sandbox-exec)
+        - Linux: Landlock + bubblewrap
+        - Fallback: subprocess with restricted security policy
+        
+        Args:
+            writable_paths: Directories the agent may write to.
+                Defaults to current directory only.
+            network: Whether to allow network access. Defaults to False.
+            
+        Returns:
+            SandboxConfig with native sandbox type and restricted policy.
+            
+        Example::
+        
+            sandbox = SandboxConfig.native(
+                writable_paths=["./src", "./tests"],
+                network=False,
+            )
+        """
+        import os
+        
+        if writable_paths is None:
+            writable_paths = [os.getcwd()]
+        
+        # Resolve paths to absolute
+        resolved_paths = [os.path.abspath(p) for p in writable_paths]
+        
+        return cls(
+            sandbox_type="native",
+            working_dir=os.getcwd(),
+            security_policy=SecurityPolicy(
+                allow_network=network,
+                allow_file_write=True,
+                allow_subprocess=True,
+                allowed_paths=resolved_paths,
+            ),
+            metadata={
+                "writable_paths": resolved_paths,
+                "network": network,
+            },
+        )
+

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/session/__init__.py

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
 
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from .store import DefaultSessionStore, SessionMessage, SessionData
+    from .protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+    from .hierarchy import HierarchicalSessionStore, SessionSnapshot, ExtendedSessionData
 
 # Lazy loading for zero import overhead
 _module_cache = {}
@@ -64,6 +66,31 @@ def __getattr__(name: str):
         _module_cache[name] = get_default_session_store
         return get_default_session_store
     
+    if name == "SessionStoreProtocol":
+        from .protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        _module_cache[name] = SessionStoreProtocol
+        return SessionStoreProtocol
+    
+    if name == "HierarchicalSessionStore":
+        from .hierarchy import HierarchicalSessionStore
+        _module_cache[name] = HierarchicalSessionStore
+        return HierarchicalSessionStore
+    
+    if name == "get_hierarchical_session_store":
+        from .hierarchy import get_hierarchical_session_store
+        _module_cache[name] = get_hierarchical_session_store
+        return get_hierarchical_session_store
+    
+    if name == "SessionSnapshot":
+        from .hierarchy import SessionSnapshot
+        _module_cache[name] = SessionSnapshot
+        return SessionSnapshot
+    
+    if name == "ExtendedSessionData":
+        from .hierarchy import ExtendedSessionData
+        _module_cache[name] = ExtendedSessionData
+        return ExtendedSessionData
+    
     raise AttributeError(f"module {__name__!r} has no attribute {name!r}")
 
 
@@ -73,4 +100,9 @@ __all__ = [
     "SessionMessage", 
     "SessionData",
     "get_default_session_store",
+    "SessionStoreProtocol",
+    "HierarchicalSessionStore",
+    "get_hierarchical_session_store",
+    "SessionSnapshot",
+    "ExtendedSessionData",
 ]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/session/protocols.py

@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+"""
+Session Store Protocol for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Defines the minimal interface contract for session persistence backends.
+Any class implementing these methods can be used as a session store.
+
+Built-in implementations:
+- DefaultSessionStore (JSON file-based)
+- HierarchicalSessionStore (extends DefaultSessionStore with fork/snapshot)
+
+Custom implementations (e.g. Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) can implement
+this protocol for seamless swapping.
+
+Usage:
+    from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+    
+    class RedisSessionStore:
+        def add_message(self, session_id, role, content, metadata=None):
+            ...  # Store in Redis
+        
+        def get_chat_history(self, session_id, max_messages=None):
+            ...  # Retrieve from Redis
+        
+        # ... other methods
+    
+    # Type-check at runtime
+    store: SessionStoreProtocol = RedisSessionStore()
+    assert isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)
+"""
+
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Protocol, runtime_checkable
+
+
+@runtime_checkable
+class SessionStoreProtocol(Protocol):
+    """Protocol for session persistence backends.
+    
+    Defines the minimal interface for storing and retrieving
+    agent conversation sessions. Implementations must provide
+    these five core methods.
+    
+    Built-in implementations:
+    - DefaultSessionStore (JSON files with atomic writes)
+    - HierarchicalSessionStore (fork, snapshot, revert)
+    
+    Example custom implementation::
+    
+        class MyStore:
+            def add_message(self, session_id, role, content, metadata=None):
+                ...
+            def get_chat_history(self, session_id, max_messages=None):
+                return [{"role": "user", "content": "Hi"}]
+            def clear_session(self, session_id):
+                return True
+            def delete_session(self, session_id):
+                return True
+            def session_exists(self, session_id):
+                return False
+        
+        store: SessionStoreProtocol = MyStore()
+        assert isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)  # True
+    """
+    
+    def add_message(
+        self,
+        session_id: str,
+        role: str,
+        content: str,
+        metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Add a message to a session.
+        
+        Args:
+            session_id: Unique session identifier.
+            role: Message role ("user", "assistant", "system").
+            content: Message content text.
+            metadata: Optional metadata dict.
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if saved successfully.
+        """
+        ...
+    
+    def get_chat_history(
+        self,
+        session_id: str,
+        max_messages: Optional[int] = None,
+    ) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
+        """Get chat history in LLM-compatible format.
+        
+        Args:
+            session_id: Unique session identifier.
+            max_messages: Maximum messages to return (most recent).
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of {"role": "...", "content": "..."} dicts.
+        """
+        ...
+    
+    def clear_session(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        """Clear all messages from a session (keep session metadata).
+        
+        Args:
+            session_id: Unique session identifier.
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if cleared successfully.
+        """
+        ...
+    
+    def delete_session(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        """Delete a session completely (data + metadata).
+        
+        Args:
+            session_id: Unique session identifier.
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted successfully.
+        """
+        ...
+    
+    def session_exists(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if a session exists.
+        
+        Args:
+            session_id: Unique session identifier.
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if the session exists.
+        """
+        ...

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/shell_tools.py

@@ -72,6 +72,11 @@ class ShellTools:
             if cwd:
                 cwd = os.path.expanduser(cwd)
                 cwd = os.path.expandvars(cwd)  # Also expand $HOME, $USER, etc.
+                if not os.path.isdir(cwd):
+                    # Fallback: try home directory, then current working directory
+                    fallback = os.path.expanduser("~") if os.path.isdir(os.path.expanduser("~")) else os.getcwd()
+                    logging.warning(f"Working directory '{cwd}' does not exist, using '{fallback}'")
+                    cwd = fallback
             
             # Set up process environment
             process_env = os.environ.copy()

src/praisonai-agents/pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "1.5.1"
+version = "1.5.13"
 description = "Praison AI agents for completing complex tasks with Self Reflection Agents"
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.10"

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/agent/test_agent_autonomy_full.py

@@ -240,8 +240,8 @@ class TestProgressiveEscalation:
         stage1 = agent.get_recommended_stage("What is Python?")
         assert stage1 == "direct"
         
-        # Then ask about a file
-        stage2 = agent.get_recommended_stage("Show me main.py")
+        # A prompt with file references but no simple-question signal → heuristic
+        stage2 = agent.get_recommended_stage("Read the contents of main.py and config.yaml")
         assert stage2 == "heuristic"
 
 

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/agent/test_autonomy_unified_api.py

@@ -0,0 +1,294 @@
+"""
+TDD tests for unified autonomy API.
+
+Goal: Agent(autonomy=True) + agent.start("Task") should automatically
+use the autonomous loop. No need to call run_autonomous() separately.
+
+Current (redundant):
+    agent = Agent(autonomy=True)
+    result = agent.run_autonomous("Task")  # Why two steps?
+
+Proposed (unified):
+    agent = Agent(autonomy=True)
+    result = agent.start("Task")  # Automatically uses autonomy loop!
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+
+
+class TestUnifiedAutonomyAPI:
+    """Test that start() automatically uses autonomy when enabled."""
+    
+    def test_start_uses_autonomy_when_enabled(self):
+        """start() should route to run_autonomous when autonomy=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = MagicMock(
+                success=True,
+                output="Task completed",
+                completion_reason="goal",
+                iterations=1,
+            )
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=True,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = agent.start("Do something")
+            
+            # Should have called run_autonomous, not chat
+            mock_run_auto.assert_called_once()
+            call_kwargs = mock_run_auto.call_args[1]
+            assert call_kwargs.get("prompt") == "Do something"
+    
+    def test_start_uses_chat_when_autonomy_disabled(self):
+        """start() should use regular chat when autonomy is not enabled."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'chat') as mock_chat:
+            mock_chat.return_value = "Hello response"
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=False,  # Disabled
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            # Force non-streaming for test
+            result = agent.start("Hello", stream=False)
+            
+            # Should have called chat, not run_autonomous
+            mock_chat.assert_called()
+    
+    def test_start_returns_autonomy_result_when_autonomy_enabled(self):
+        """start() should return AutonomyResult when autonomy is enabled."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyResult
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_result = AutonomyResult(
+                success=True,
+                output="Done!",
+                completion_reason="goal",
+                iterations=2,
+            )
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = mock_result
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=True,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = agent.start("Task")
+            
+            assert isinstance(result, AutonomyResult)
+            assert result.success is True
+            assert result.output == "Done!"
+    
+    def test_start_passes_autonomy_config_to_run_autonomous(self):
+        """start() should pass autonomy config values to run_autonomous."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = MagicMock(success=True, output="OK")
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy={
+                    "max_iterations": 15,
+                    "completion_promise": "DONE",
+                    "clear_context": True,
+                },
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            agent.start("Task")
+            
+            call_kwargs = mock_run_auto.call_args[1]
+            assert call_kwargs.get("max_iterations") == 15
+            assert call_kwargs.get("completion_promise") == "DONE"
+            assert call_kwargs.get("clear_context") is True
+    
+    def test_start_timeout_passed_to_run_autonomous(self):
+        """start(timeout=X) should pass timeout to run_autonomous."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = MagicMock(success=True, output="OK")
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=True,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            agent.start("Task", timeout=60.0)
+            
+            call_kwargs = mock_run_auto.call_args[1]
+            assert call_kwargs.get("timeout_seconds") == 60.0
+    
+    def test_default_agent_uses_single_turn_chat(self):
+        """Default agent (no autonomy) should use single-turn chat."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'chat') as mock_chat:
+            mock_chat.return_value = "Response"
+            
+            # No autonomy parameter = default = single-turn
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            assert agent.autonomy_enabled is False
+            
+            agent.start("Hello", stream=False)
+            mock_chat.assert_called()
+    
+    def test_autonomy_false_explicit_uses_single_turn(self):
+        """autonomy=False should use single-turn chat."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'chat') as mock_chat:
+            mock_chat.return_value = "Response"
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=False,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            assert agent.autonomy_enabled is False
+            
+            agent.start("Hello", stream=False)
+            mock_chat.assert_called()
+
+
+class TestRunAutonomousStillWorks:
+    """Ensure run_autonomous() still works for explicit calls (backward compat)."""
+    
+    def test_run_autonomous_explicit_call_works(self):
+        """run_autonomous() should still work when called explicitly."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'chat') as mock_chat:
+            mock_chat.return_value = "Task completed successfully"
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=True,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something", max_iterations=2)
+            
+            assert result.success is True
+            assert result.iterations >= 1
+    
+    def test_run_autonomous_without_autonomy_enabled_raises(self):
+        """run_autonomous() should raise if autonomy not enabled."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="Test agent",
+            autonomy=False,
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Autonomy must be enabled"):
+            agent.run_autonomous("Task")
+
+
+class TestAsyncUnifiedAPI:
+    """Test async variant of unified API."""
+    
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_astart_uses_autonomy_when_enabled(self):
+        """astart() should route to run_autonomous_async when autonomy=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous_async') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = MagicMock(
+                success=True,
+                output="Task completed",
+                completion_reason="goal",
+                iterations=1,
+            )
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=True,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = await agent.astart("Do something")
+            
+            mock_run_auto.assert_called_once()
+    
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_astart_uses_achat_when_autonomy_disabled(self):
+        """astart() should use achat when autonomy is not enabled."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'achat') as mock_achat:
+            mock_achat.return_value = "Hello response"
+            
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="Test agent",
+                autonomy=False,
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = await agent.astart("Hello")
+            
+            mock_achat.assert_called()
+
+
+class TestCLISimplification:
+    """Test that CLI can use simplified API."""
+    
+    def test_cli_can_use_start_for_loop(self):
+        """CLI loop command should be able to use agent.start() directly."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        
+        with patch.object(Agent, 'run_autonomous') as mock_run_auto:
+            mock_run_auto.return_value = MagicMock(
+                success=True,
+                output="Done",
+                completion_reason="goal",
+                iterations=3,
+                duration_seconds=5.0,
+                started_at="2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+            )
+            
+            # This is what CLI should do - simple!
+            agent = Agent(
+                name="loop_agent",
+                instructions="Complete the task",
+                autonomy={
+                    "max_iterations": 10,
+                    "completion_promise": "DONE",
+                },
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+            
+            result = agent.start("Build something")
+            
+            assert result.success is True
+            mock_run_auto.assert_called_once()

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/approval/test_agent_approval.py

@@ -0,0 +1,215 @@
+"""
+TDD tests for AgentApproval backend.
+
+Tests the agent-based approval backend that delegates approval decisions
+to another AI agent in the core SDK.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, AsyncMock
+
+import pytest
+
+
+# ── Protocol Conformance ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+class TestAgentApprovalProtocol:
+    def test_conforms_to_approval_protocol(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalProtocol
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        assert isinstance(backend, ApprovalProtocol)
+
+    def test_has_request_approval_sync(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        assert hasattr(backend, "request_approval_sync")
+        assert callable(backend.request_approval_sync)
+
+    def test_has_request_approval_async(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        assert asyncio.iscoroutinefunction(backend.request_approval)
+
+
+# ── Construction ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+class TestAgentApprovalInit:
+    def test_with_explicit_agent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "my-reviewer"
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        assert backend._approver_agent is mock_agent
+
+    def test_repr_with_agent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "sec-bot"
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        assert "sec-bot" in repr(backend)
+
+    def test_repr_without_agent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval()
+        assert "default" in repr(backend)
+
+
+# ── Prompt Builder ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+class TestPromptBuilder:
+    def _make_request(self, **overrides):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalRequest
+
+        defaults = {
+            "tool_name": "execute_command",
+            "arguments": {"cmd": "rm -rf /"},
+            "risk_level": "critical",
+            "agent_name": "worker",
+        }
+        defaults.update(overrides)
+        return ApprovalRequest(**defaults)
+
+    def test_prompt_contains_tool_name(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        prompt = backend._build_prompt(self._make_request(tool_name="delete_file"))
+        assert "delete_file" in prompt
+
+    def test_prompt_contains_risk_level(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        prompt = backend._build_prompt(self._make_request(risk_level="high"))
+        assert "HIGH" in prompt
+
+    def test_prompt_contains_arguments(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        prompt = backend._build_prompt(self._make_request(arguments={"path": "/tmp"}))
+        assert "/tmp" in prompt
+
+    def test_prompt_ends_with_instruction(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=MagicMock())
+        prompt = backend._build_prompt(self._make_request())
+        assert "APPROVE" in prompt
+        assert "DENY" in prompt
+
+
+# ── Async Approval Flow ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+class TestApprovalFlowAsync:
+    def _make_request(self, **overrides):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalRequest
+
+        defaults = {
+            "tool_name": "execute_command",
+            "arguments": {"cmd": "ls"},
+            "risk_level": "low",
+            "agent_name": "worker",
+        }
+        defaults.update(overrides)
+        return ApprovalRequest(**defaults)
+
+    def test_approved_by_agent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        mock_agent.achat = AsyncMock(return_value="APPROVE")
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.approved is True
+        assert decision.approver == "reviewer"
+
+    def test_denied_by_agent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        mock_agent.achat = AsyncMock(return_value="DENY")
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.approved is False
+
+    def test_ambiguous_response_denied(self):
+        """If response contains both APPROVE and DENY, it's denied."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        mock_agent.achat = AsyncMock(return_value="I would APPROVE but actually DENY this")
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.approved is False
+
+    def test_falls_back_to_sync_chat(self):
+        """If agent has no achat, uses chat via executor."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        # Remove achat so it falls back to chat
+        del mock_agent.achat
+        mock_agent.chat = MagicMock(return_value="APPROVE")
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.approved is True
+
+    def test_error_returns_denial(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        mock_agent.achat = AsyncMock(side_effect=RuntimeError("LLM down"))
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.approved is False
+        assert "error" in decision.reason.lower()
+
+    def test_metadata_contains_response(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "reviewer"
+        mock_agent.achat = AsyncMock(return_value="APPROVE - this looks safe")
+
+        backend = AgentApproval(approver_agent=mock_agent)
+        decision = asyncio.run(backend.request_approval(self._make_request()))
+        assert decision.metadata.get("platform") == "agent"
+        assert "safe" in decision.metadata.get("response", "")
+
+
+# ── Export / Import ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+class TestExports:
+    def test_import_from_approval_package(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval import AgentApproval
+        assert AgentApproval is not None
+
+    def test_import_from_backends(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AgentApproval
+        assert AgentApproval is not None

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/approval/test_cli_approval_resolver.py

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+"""Tests for praisonai.cli.features.approval — resolve_approval_backend."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import pytest
+
+# Ensure praisonai wrapper package is importable
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "..", "..", "..", "..", "praisonai"))
+
+
+class TestResolveApprovalBackend:
+    """Test resolve_approval_backend() maps CLI strings to backend objects."""
+
+    def _resolve(self, value):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.approval import resolve_approval_backend
+        return resolve_approval_backend(value)
+
+    def test_none_returns_none(self):
+        assert self._resolve(None) is None
+
+    def test_none_string_returns_none(self):
+        assert self._resolve("none") is None
+        assert self._resolve("None") is None
+
+    def test_console_returns_console_backend(self):
+        b = self._resolve("console")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "ConsoleBackend"
+
+    def test_true_returns_console_backend(self):
+        b = self._resolve("true")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "ConsoleBackend"
+
+    def test_auto_returns_auto_approve_backend(self):
+        b = self._resolve("auto")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "AutoApproveBackend"
+
+    def test_slack_returns_slack_approval(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("SLACK_BOT_TOKEN", "xoxb-test")
+        monkeypatch.setenv("SLACK_CHANNEL", "C123")
+        b = self._resolve("slack")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "SlackApproval"
+
+    def test_telegram_returns_telegram_approval(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN", "test-token")
+        monkeypatch.setenv("TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID", "123456")
+        b = self._resolve("telegram")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "TelegramApproval"
+
+    def test_telegram_requires_chat_id(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN", "test-token")
+        monkeypatch.delenv("TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID", raising=False)
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID"):
+            self._resolve("telegram")
+
+    def test_discord_returns_discord_approval(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN", "test-token")
+        monkeypatch.setenv("DISCORD_CHANNEL_ID", "789")
+        b = self._resolve("discord")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "DiscordApproval"
+
+    def test_discord_requires_channel_id(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN", "test-token")
+        monkeypatch.delenv("DISCORD_CHANNEL_ID", raising=False)
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="DISCORD_CHANNEL_ID"):
+            self._resolve("discord")
+
+    def test_webhook_returns_webhook_approval(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("APPROVAL_WEBHOOK_URL", "http://localhost:8080")
+        b = self._resolve("webhook")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "WebhookApproval"
+
+    def test_http_returns_http_approval(self):
+        b = self._resolve("http")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "HTTPApproval"
+
+    def test_agent_returns_agent_approval(self):
+        b = self._resolve("agent")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "AgentApproval"
+
+    def test_invalid_raises_value_error(self):
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Unknown approval backend"):
+            self._resolve("foobar")
+
+    def test_case_insensitive(self):
+        b = self._resolve("Console")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "ConsoleBackend"
+        b = self._resolve("AUTO")
+        assert type(b).__name__ == "AutoApproveBackend"
+
+
+class TestValidBackends:
+    """Test VALID_BACKENDS constant."""
+
+    def test_valid_backends_list(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.approval import VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "console" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "slack" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "telegram" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "discord" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "webhook" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "http" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "agent" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "auto" in VALID_BACKENDS
+        assert "none" in VALID_BACKENDS
+
+
+class TestAgentApprovalIntegration:
+    """Test Agent(approval=...) parameter with CLI-resolved backends."""
+
+    def test_agent_with_console_backend(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import ConsoleBackend
+        agent = Agent(name="test", instructions="hi", approval=ConsoleBackend())
+        assert agent._approval_backend is not None
+        assert type(agent._approval_backend).__name__ == "ConsoleBackend"
+
+    def test_agent_with_auto_backend(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AutoApproveBackend
+        agent = Agent(name="test", instructions="hi", approval=AutoApproveBackend())
+        assert agent._approval_backend is not None
+
+    def test_agent_with_slack_backend(self, monkeypatch):
+        monkeypatch.setenv("SLACK_BOT_TOKEN", "xoxb-test")
+        monkeypatch.setenv("SLACK_CHANNEL", "C123")
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonai.bots import SlackApproval
+        agent = Agent(name="test", instructions="hi", approval=SlackApproval())
+        assert type(agent._approval_backend).__name__ == "SlackApproval"

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/session/test_bot_session_persistence.py

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+"""
+TDD Tests for Bot Session Persistence.
+
+Tests that BotSessionManager uses SessionStoreProtocol for persistent
+per-user session isolation instead of in-memory-only storage.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+import tempfile
+from typing import Any, Dict, List
+
+from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+
+
+class FakeAgent:
+    """Minimal Agent mock for testing BotSessionManager."""
+    
+    def __init__(self, name: str = "TestAgent"):
+        self.name = name
+        self.chat_history: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
+    
+    def chat(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        self.chat_history.append({"role": "user", "content": prompt})
+        response = f"Response to: {prompt}"
+        self.chat_history.append({"role": "assistant", "content": response})
+        return response
+
+
+def _run_async(coro):
+    """Helper to run async coroutines in tests."""
+    loop = asyncio.new_event_loop()
+    try:
+        return loop.run_until_complete(coro)
+    finally:
+        loop.close()
+
+
+class TestBotSessionManagerWithStore:
+    """Tests for BotSessionManager using persistent session store."""
+    
+    def _make_manager(self, tmpdir: str, platform: str = "test"):
+        """Create a BotSessionManager with a persistent store."""
+        # Import here to test the refactored version
+        import sys
+        import os
+        # Add wrapper path so we can import _session
+        wrapper_path = os.path.join(
+            os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(
+                os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+            )))),
+            "praisonai", "praisonai", "bots"
+        )
+        if wrapper_path not in sys.path:
+            sys.path.insert(0, wrapper_path)
+        
+        from _session import BotSessionManager
+        store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+        return BotSessionManager(store=store, platform=platform)
+    
+    def test_constructor_accepts_store(self):
+        """BotSessionManager must accept a store parameter."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            assert mgr is not None
+    
+    def test_constructor_accepts_platform(self):
+        """BotSessionManager must accept a platform parameter."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir, platform="telegram")
+            assert mgr._platform == "telegram"
+    
+    def test_chat_persists_to_store(self):
+        """After chat(), messages must be persisted in the store."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hello"))
+            
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            key = "bot_test_user1"
+            history = store.get_chat_history(key)
+            assert len(history) >= 2
+            assert history[0]["role"] == "user"
+            assert history[0]["content"] == "Hello"
+    
+    def test_chat_restores_from_store(self):
+        """On second call, history must be loaded from store."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hello"))
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "How are you?"))
+            
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            key = "bot_test_user1"
+            history = store.get_chat_history(key)
+            # Should have 4 messages: user+assistant from each call
+            assert len(history) >= 4
+    
+    def test_multi_user_isolation(self):
+        """Different users must have isolated sessions."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "alice", "Hi from Alice"))
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "bob", "Hi from Bob"))
+            
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            alice_history = store.get_chat_history("bot_test_alice")
+            bob_history = store.get_chat_history("bot_test_bob")
+            
+            assert len(alice_history) >= 2
+            assert len(bob_history) >= 2
+            assert alice_history[0]["content"] == "Hi from Alice"
+            assert bob_history[0]["content"] == "Hi from Bob"
+    
+    def test_agent_history_not_corrupted(self):
+        """Agent's own chat_history must not be corrupted by bot sessions."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            agent.chat_history = [{"role": "system", "content": "Original"}]
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hello"))
+            
+            # Agent's history must be restored to original
+            assert len(agent.chat_history) == 1
+            assert agent.chat_history[0]["content"] == "Original"
+    
+    def test_reset_clears_store(self):
+        """reset() must clear user's session from the store."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hello"))
+            mgr.reset("user1")
+            
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            key = "bot_test_user1"
+            history = store.get_chat_history(key)
+            assert len(history) == 0
+    
+    def test_reset_all_clears_all_store_sessions(self):
+        """reset_all() must clear all bot sessions from the store."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hi"))
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user2", "Hey"))
+            
+            count = mgr.reset_all()
+            assert count == 2
+    
+    def test_persistence_across_manager_instances(self):
+        """Sessions must survive across BotSessionManager instances."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            # First manager instance
+            mgr1 = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            _run_async(mgr1.chat(agent, "user1", "Remember this"))
+            
+            # Second manager instance (simulates restart)
+            mgr2 = self._make_manager(tmpdir)
+            agent2 = FakeAgent()
+            _run_async(mgr2.chat(agent2, "user1", "What did I say?"))
+            
+            # Check agent2's chat_history during the call had previous context
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            key = "bot_test_user1"
+            history = store.get_chat_history(key)
+            # Should have messages from both sessions
+            assert len(history) >= 4
+            assert history[0]["content"] == "Remember this"
+    
+    def test_backward_compat_no_store(self):
+        """BotSessionManager must still work without a store (in-memory fallback)."""
+        import sys
+        import os
+        wrapper_path = os.path.join(
+            os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(
+                os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+            )))),
+            "praisonai", "praisonai", "bots"
+        )
+        if wrapper_path not in sys.path:
+            sys.path.insert(0, wrapper_path)
+        
+        from _session import BotSessionManager
+        # No store parameter = backward compatible in-memory mode
+        mgr = BotSessionManager()
+        agent = FakeAgent()
+        
+        _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "user1", "Hello"))
+        assert mgr.active_sessions >= 1
+    
+    def test_session_key_format(self):
+        """Session key must follow bot_{platform}_{user_id} format."""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            mgr = self._make_manager(tmpdir, platform="telegram")
+            agent = FakeAgent()
+            
+            _run_async(mgr.chat(agent, "12345", "Hello"))
+            
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            assert store.session_exists("bot_telegram_12345")

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/session/test_session_protocol.py

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+"""
+TDD Tests for SessionStoreProtocol.
+
+Tests protocol conformance for DefaultSessionStore, HierarchicalSessionStore,
+and a mock implementation to prove swappability.
+"""
+
+import tempfile
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+
+
+class MockSessionStore:
+    """Minimal mock that implements SessionStoreProtocol interface.
+    
+    Proves that any class matching the protocol shape is accepted.
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._sessions: Dict[str, List[Dict[str, Any]]] = {}
+    
+    def add_message(
+        self,
+        session_id: str,
+        role: str,
+        content: str,
+        metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        if session_id not in self._sessions:
+            self._sessions[session_id] = []
+        self._sessions[session_id].append({"role": role, "content": content})
+        return True
+    
+    def get_chat_history(
+        self,
+        session_id: str,
+        max_messages: Optional[int] = None,
+    ) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
+        msgs = self._sessions.get(session_id, [])
+        if max_messages:
+            msgs = msgs[-max_messages:]
+        return msgs
+    
+    def clear_session(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        self._sessions[session_id] = []
+        return True
+    
+    def delete_session(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        self._sessions.pop(session_id, None)
+        return True
+    
+    def session_exists(self, session_id: str) -> bool:
+        return session_id in self._sessions
+
+
+class TestSessionStoreProtocolExists:
+    """Test that SessionStoreProtocol can be imported."""
+    
+    def test_import_protocol(self):
+        """SessionStoreProtocol must be importable from session.protocols."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        assert SessionStoreProtocol is not None
+    
+    def test_protocol_is_runtime_checkable(self):
+        """Protocol must be @runtime_checkable for isinstance() checks."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        # Should not raise
+        isinstance(object(), SessionStoreProtocol)
+    
+    def test_import_from_session_package(self):
+        """SessionStoreProtocol must be importable from session package."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session import SessionStoreProtocol
+        assert SessionStoreProtocol is not None
+
+
+class TestDefaultSessionStoreConformance:
+    """DefaultSessionStore must satisfy SessionStoreProtocol."""
+    
+    def test_isinstance_check(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must pass isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            assert isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)
+    
+    def test_has_add_message(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must have add_message method."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        assert hasattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'add_message')
+        assert callable(getattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'add_message'))
+    
+    def test_has_get_chat_history(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must have get_chat_history method."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        assert hasattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'get_chat_history')
+        assert callable(getattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'get_chat_history'))
+    
+    def test_has_clear_session(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must have clear_session method."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        assert hasattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'clear_session')
+        assert callable(getattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'clear_session'))
+    
+    def test_has_delete_session(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must have delete_session method."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        assert hasattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'delete_session')
+        assert callable(getattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'delete_session'))
+    
+    def test_has_session_exists(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore must have session_exists method."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        assert hasattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'session_exists')
+        assert callable(getattr(DefaultSessionStore, 'session_exists'))
+
+
+class TestHierarchicalSessionStoreConformance:
+    """HierarchicalSessionStore must also satisfy SessionStoreProtocol."""
+    
+    def test_isinstance_check(self):
+        """HierarchicalSessionStore must pass isinstance check."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        from praisonaiagents.session.hierarchy import HierarchicalSessionStore
+        
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            store = HierarchicalSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            assert isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)
+
+
+class TestMockStoreConformance:
+    """Mock store implementing protocol interface must pass isinstance check."""
+    
+    def test_mock_isinstance_check(self):
+        """MockSessionStore must pass isinstance(mock, SessionStoreProtocol)."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        assert isinstance(mock, SessionStoreProtocol)
+    
+    def test_mock_add_and_get(self):
+        """Mock store must support add_message and get_chat_history."""
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        mock.add_message("s1", "user", "Hello")
+        mock.add_message("s1", "assistant", "Hi!")
+        
+        history = mock.get_chat_history("s1")
+        assert len(history) == 2
+        assert history[0]["role"] == "user"
+        assert history[1]["role"] == "assistant"
+    
+    def test_mock_clear_session(self):
+        """Mock store must support clear_session."""
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        mock.add_message("s1", "user", "Hello")
+        mock.clear_session("s1")
+        assert mock.get_chat_history("s1") == []
+    
+    def test_mock_delete_session(self):
+        """Mock store must support delete_session."""
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        mock.add_message("s1", "user", "Hello")
+        mock.delete_session("s1")
+        assert not mock.session_exists("s1")
+    
+    def test_mock_session_exists(self):
+        """Mock store must support session_exists."""
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        assert not mock.session_exists("s1")
+        mock.add_message("s1", "user", "Hello")
+        assert mock.session_exists("s1")
+
+
+class TestProtocolSwappability:
+    """Test that protocol enables swapping stores without code changes."""
+    
+    def _use_store(self, store):
+        """Helper that only depends on SessionStoreProtocol interface."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.protocols import SessionStoreProtocol
+        assert isinstance(store, SessionStoreProtocol)
+        
+        store.add_message("test-swap", "user", "Hello from protocol")
+        history = store.get_chat_history("test-swap")
+        assert len(history) >= 1
+        assert history[-1]["content"] == "Hello from protocol"
+        
+        store.clear_session("test-swap")
+        assert store.get_chat_history("test-swap") == []
+        
+        store.delete_session("test-swap")
+    
+    def test_swap_default_store(self):
+        """DefaultSessionStore works through protocol interface."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.store import DefaultSessionStore
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            store = DefaultSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            self._use_store(store)
+    
+    def test_swap_hierarchical_store(self):
+        """HierarchicalSessionStore works through protocol interface."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session.hierarchy import HierarchicalSessionStore
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            store = HierarchicalSessionStore(session_dir=tmpdir)
+            self._use_store(store)
+    
+    def test_swap_mock_store(self):
+        """MockSessionStore works through protocol interface."""
+        mock = MockSessionStore()
+        self._use_store(mock)
+
+
+class TestSessionExports:
+    """Test that all session components are properly exported."""
+    
+    def test_hierarchy_exports(self):
+        """HierarchicalSessionStore must be importable from session package."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session import HierarchicalSessionStore
+        assert HierarchicalSessionStore is not None
+    
+    def test_hierarchy_store_getter(self):
+        """get_hierarchical_session_store must be importable from session package."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session import get_hierarchical_session_store
+        assert callable(get_hierarchical_session_store)
+    
+    def test_session_snapshot_export(self):
+        """SessionSnapshot must be importable from session package."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session import SessionSnapshot
+        assert SessionSnapshot is not None
+    
+    def test_extended_session_data_export(self):
+        """ExtendedSessionData must be importable from session package."""
+        from praisonaiagents.session import ExtendedSessionData
+        assert ExtendedSessionData is not None

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_agent_as_tool.py

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+"""
+Unit tests for Agent.as_tool() method.
+
+Tests:
+1. as_tool() returns a Handoff with ContextPolicy.NONE
+2. as_tool() generates correct default tool name
+3. as_tool() uses custom description and name when provided
+4. as_tool() can be used in tools list
+"""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+
+class TestAgentAsTool:
+    """Tests for Agent.as_tool() method."""
+    
+    def test_as_tool_returns_handoff(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() returns a Handoff instance."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, HandoffConfig, ContextPolicy
+        
+        # Create a mock agent
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "TestAgent"
+        mock_agent.role = "Test Role"
+        mock_agent.goal = "Test Goal"
+        
+        # Simulate as_tool behavior
+        agent_name_snake = mock_agent.name.lower().replace(' ', '_').replace('-', '_')
+        default_tool_name = f"invoke_{agent_name_snake}"
+        
+        result = Handoff(
+            agent=mock_agent,
+            tool_name_override=default_tool_name,
+            tool_description_override=f"Invoke {mock_agent.name} to complete a subtask and return the result",
+            config=HandoffConfig(context_policy=ContextPolicy.NONE),
+        )
+        
+        assert isinstance(result, Handoff)
+        assert result.config.context_policy == ContextPolicy.NONE
+        assert result.tool_name == "invoke_testagent"
+    
+    def test_as_tool_context_policy_none(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() uses ContextPolicy.NONE (no history passed)."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, HandoffConfig, ContextPolicy
+        
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "Researcher"
+        
+        result = Handoff(
+            agent=mock_agent,
+            tool_name_override="invoke_researcher",
+            tool_description_override="Research topics",
+            config=HandoffConfig(context_policy=ContextPolicy.NONE),
+        )
+        
+        assert result.config.context_policy == ContextPolicy.NONE
+    
+    def test_as_tool_default_tool_name(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() generates correct default tool name."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, HandoffConfig, ContextPolicy
+        
+        # Test various agent names
+        test_cases = [
+            ("Researcher", "invoke_researcher"),
+            ("Code Writer", "invoke_code_writer"),
+            ("data-analyst", "invoke_data_analyst"),
+            ("MyAgent123", "invoke_myagent123"),
+        ]
+        
+        for agent_name, expected_tool_name in test_cases:
+            mock_agent = MagicMock()
+            mock_agent.name = agent_name
+            
+            agent_name_snake = agent_name.lower().replace(' ', '_').replace('-', '_')
+            tool_name = f"invoke_{agent_name_snake}"
+            
+            result = Handoff(
+                agent=mock_agent,
+                tool_name_override=tool_name,
+                tool_description_override="Test",
+                config=HandoffConfig(context_policy=ContextPolicy.NONE),
+            )
+            
+            assert result.tool_name == expected_tool_name, f"Failed for {agent_name}"
+    
+    def test_as_tool_custom_description(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() uses custom description when provided."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, HandoffConfig, ContextPolicy
+        
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "Coder"
+        
+        custom_description = "Write Python code for any task"
+        
+        result = Handoff(
+            agent=mock_agent,
+            tool_name_override="invoke_coder",
+            tool_description_override=custom_description,
+            config=HandoffConfig(context_policy=ContextPolicy.NONE),
+        )
+        
+        assert result.tool_description == custom_description
+    
+    def test_as_tool_custom_name(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() uses custom tool name when provided."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, HandoffConfig, ContextPolicy
+        
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.name = "Researcher"
+        
+        custom_name = "research_topic"
+        
+        result = Handoff(
+            agent=mock_agent,
+            tool_name_override=custom_name,
+            tool_description_override="Research topics",
+            config=HandoffConfig(context_policy=ContextPolicy.NONE),
+        )
+        
+        assert result.tool_name == custom_name
+
+
+class TestAgentAsToolIntegration:
+    """Integration tests for Agent.as_tool() with real Agent instances."""
+    
+    def test_as_tool_on_real_agent(self):
+        """Test as_tool() on a real Agent instance (no LLM calls)."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, ContextPolicy
+        
+        # Create a real agent (no LLM calls needed for this test)
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestResearcher",
+            instructions="Research topics thoroughly",
+        )
+        
+        # Call as_tool()
+        result = agent.as_tool("Research a topic and return findings")
+        
+        # Verify result
+        assert isinstance(result, Handoff)
+        assert result.config.context_policy == ContextPolicy.NONE
+        assert result.tool_name == "invoke_testresearcher"
+        assert "Research a topic" in result.tool_description
+    
+    def test_as_tool_with_custom_params(self):
+        """Test as_tool() with custom tool name and description."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff, ContextPolicy
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Coder",
+            instructions="Write clean Python code",
+        )
+        
+        result = agent.as_tool(
+            description="Generate Python code for any programming task",
+            tool_name="generate_code",
+        )
+        
+        assert isinstance(result, Handoff)
+        assert result.tool_name == "generate_code"
+        assert "Generate Python code" in result.tool_description
+    
+    def test_as_tool_in_tools_list(self):
+        """Test that as_tool() result can be added to another agent's tools."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import Handoff
+        
+        # Create specialist agents
+        researcher = Agent(name="Researcher", instructions="Research topics")
+        coder = Agent(name="Coder", instructions="Write code")
+        
+        # Create parent agent with specialists as tools
+        writer = Agent(
+            name="Writer",
+            instructions="Write articles using your tools",
+            tools=[
+                researcher.as_tool("Research a topic"),
+                coder.as_tool("Write Python code"),
+            ],
+        )
+        
+        # Verify tools were added (they get converted to tool functions)
+        # The handoffs should be processed into the tools list
+        assert writer.name == "Writer"
+        # Note: Handoffs are processed in _process_handoffs, so we check the agent was created

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_api_exports.py

@@ -195,12 +195,12 @@ class TestNamespaceStyle:
 class TestAllSizeLimited:
     """Test that __all__ is limited to core symbols."""
     
-    def test_all_size_under_27(self):
-        """__all__ should have fewer than 27 items (minimal for clean IDE)."""
+    def test_all_size_under_29(self):
+        """__all__ should have fewer than 29 items (minimal for clean IDE)."""
         import praisonaiagents
-        # Updated from 25 to 27 to accommodate AutoApproveBackend export
-        assert len(praisonaiagents.__all__) < 27, \
-            f"__all__ has {len(praisonaiagents.__all__)} items, expected < 27"
+        # Updated from 27 to 29 to accommodate AutonomyConfig, AutonomyLevel exports
+        assert len(praisonaiagents.__all__) < 29, \
+            f"__all__ has {len(praisonaiagents.__all__)} items, expected < 29"
     
     def test_all_contains_core(self):
         """__all__ contains core symbols."""

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_autonomy_dry_refactor.py

@@ -0,0 +1,577 @@
+"""
+TDD tests for the Autonomy System DRY Refactor.
+
+Tests cover all 6 phases:
+- Phase 1: Doom loop detection actually fires in run_autonomous()
+- Phase 2: DRY — AutonomyMixin is helper-only, Agent owns run_autonomous()
+- Phase 3: Config fidelity — all AutonomyConfig fields preserved and wired
+- Phase 4: Approval unification — CLI delegates to SDK
+- Phase 5: Interactive mode fixes
+- Phase 6: Integration / smoke
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock, PropertyMock
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 1: Doom loop detection actually fires
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestDoomLoopFiring:
+    """G1/G2: Doom loop detection must actually fire in run_autonomous()."""
+
+    def test_doom_loop_fires_when_agent_repeats_same_response(self):
+        """run_autonomous() must call _record_action() so DoomLoopTracker gets data."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_doom",
+            instructions="You are a test agent",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 10, "doom_loop_threshold": 3},
+        )
+
+        # Mock chat to return the same response every time
+        # Avoid any completion keywords (done, finished, completed, etc.)
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            return "Still working on analysis of the codebase..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        # Use a prompt that triggers autonomous stage (multi-step)
+        # so the loop runs multiple iterations instead of exiting after 1 (direct)
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("First refactor the auth module, then test it step by step")
+
+        # Doom loop should have been detected before max_iterations
+        assert result.completion_reason == "doom_loop", (
+            f"Expected doom_loop but got {result.completion_reason} after {result.iterations} iterations"
+        )
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.iterations < 10  # Should stop well before max
+
+    def test_doom_loop_does_not_fire_with_varied_responses(self):
+        """Varied responses should NOT trigger doom loop."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_varied",
+            instructions="You are a test agent",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 5, "doom_loop_threshold": 3},
+        )
+
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            if call_count >= 3:
+                return "Task completed successfully"
+            return f"Working on step {call_count}..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        # Use multi-step prompt to trigger autonomous stage
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("First analyze, then implement the changes step by step")
+
+        # Should complete via keyword detection, NOT doom loop
+        assert result.completion_reason != "doom_loop"
+        assert result.success is True
+
+    def test_doom_loop_tracker_receives_data_from_run_autonomous(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker.record() must be called during run_autonomous()."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_tracker",
+            instructions="You are a test agent",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 3, "doom_loop_threshold": 10},
+        )
+
+        # Track calls to _record_action
+        record_calls = []
+        original_record = agent._record_action
+        def tracking_record(*args, **kwargs):
+            record_calls.append(args)
+            return original_record(*args, **kwargs)
+        agent._record_action = tracking_record
+
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            # Avoid completion keywords so loop runs all iterations
+            return f"Still processing step {call_count} of the refactoring..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        # Use multi-step prompt for autonomous stage
+        agent.run_autonomous("First refactor, then implement step by step")
+
+        # _record_action must have been called at least once
+        assert len(record_calls) > 0, "_record_action() was never called in run_autonomous()"
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 2: DRY — AutonomyMixin is helper-only
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestDRYAutonomyMixin:
+    """D1-D3: AutonomyMixin should be a helper-only module, not duplicate Agent methods."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_mixin_has_no_run_autonomous(self):
+        """AutonomyMixin should NOT have run_autonomous() — Agent owns it."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyMixin
+        assert not hasattr(AutonomyMixin, 'run_autonomous'), (
+            "AutonomyMixin still has run_autonomous() — should be removed (DRY)"
+        )
+
+    def test_autonomy_mixin_has_no_init_autonomy(self):
+        """AutonomyMixin should NOT have _init_autonomy() — Agent owns it."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyMixin
+        assert not hasattr(AutonomyMixin, '_init_autonomy'), (
+            "AutonomyMixin still has _init_autonomy() — should be removed (DRY)"
+        )
+
+    def test_autonomy_mixin_has_no_analyze_prompt(self):
+        """AutonomyMixin should NOT have analyze_prompt() — Agent owns it."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyMixin
+        assert not hasattr(AutonomyMixin, 'analyze_prompt'), (
+            "AutonomyMixin still has analyze_prompt() — should be removed (DRY)"
+        )
+
+    def test_autonomy_module_exports_helper_classes(self):
+        """autonomy.py should still export helper classes used by Agent."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import (
+            AutonomyConfig,
+            AutonomyResult,
+            AutonomyStage,
+            AutonomySignal,
+            AutonomyTrigger,
+            DoomLoopTracker,
+        )
+        # All helper classes must still be importable
+        assert AutonomyConfig is not None
+        assert AutonomyResult is not None
+        assert AutonomyTrigger is not None
+        assert DoomLoopTracker is not None
+
+    def test_agent_has_run_autonomous(self):
+        """Agent must have run_autonomous() as the single source of truth."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        assert hasattr(Agent, 'run_autonomous')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, 'run_autonomous_async')
+
+    def test_agent_has_all_autonomy_methods(self):
+        """Agent must have all autonomy helper methods."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        assert hasattr(Agent, '_init_autonomy')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, 'analyze_prompt')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, 'get_recommended_stage')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, '_record_action')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, '_is_doom_loop')
+        assert hasattr(Agent, '_reset_doom_loop')
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 3: Config fidelity — all AutonomyConfig fields preserved
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestConfigFidelity:
+    """G3, G10, G11, G14: All AutonomyConfig fields must be preserved and wired."""
+
+    def test_init_autonomy_preserves_all_config_fields_from_object(self):
+        """When AutonomyConfig object is passed, ALL fields must be preserved."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+
+        config = AutonomyConfig(
+            enabled=True,
+            level="full_auto",
+            max_iterations=30,
+            doom_loop_threshold=5,
+            auto_escalate=False,
+            observe=True,
+            completion_promise="DONE",
+            clear_context=True,
+            verification_hooks=["hook1"],
+        )
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_fidelity",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=config,
+        )
+
+        # ALL fields must be accessible from autonomy_config
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("level") == "full_auto"
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 30
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("doom_loop_threshold") == 5
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("auto_escalate") is False
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("observe") is True
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("completion_promise") == "DONE"
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("clear_context") is True
+
+    def test_init_autonomy_preserves_all_config_fields_from_dict(self):
+        """When dict is passed, all fields must be preserved."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        config_dict = {
+            "level": "auto_edit",
+            "max_iterations": 15,
+            "doom_loop_threshold": 4,
+            "auto_escalate": True,
+            "observe": True,
+            "completion_promise": "COMPLETE",
+            "clear_context": True,
+        }
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_dict_fidelity",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=config_dict,
+        )
+
+        for key, value in config_dict.items():
+            assert agent.autonomy_config.get(key) == value, (
+                f"Field {key} lost: expected {value}, got {agent.autonomy_config.get(key)}"
+            )
+
+    def test_level_full_auto_sets_auto_approve_backend(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig level='full_auto' must set per-agent AutoApproveBackend."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AutoApproveBackend
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_level_bridge",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=AutonomyConfig(level="full_auto"),
+        )
+
+        # After init with level=full_auto, per-agent approval backend should be AutoApproveBackend
+        assert isinstance(agent._approval_backend, AutoApproveBackend), (
+            "level='full_auto' did not set per-agent AutoApproveBackend"
+        )
+
+    def test_level_suggest_does_not_set_auto_approve(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig level='suggest' must NOT set auto-approve."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+
+        os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_level_suggest",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=AutonomyConfig(level="suggest"),
+        )
+
+        assert os.environ.get("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", "").lower() not in ("true", "1", "yes")
+
+    def test_observe_emits_events_during_run_autonomous(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig observe=True must emit ObservabilityHooks events during run_autonomous()."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_observe",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=AutonomyConfig(observe=True, max_iterations=3),
+        )
+
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            if call_count >= 2:
+                return "Task completed"
+            return "Still analyzing the codebase..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("First, refactor, and then implement step by step")
+        # When observe=True, ObservabilityHooks should be wired and collect events
+        obs = getattr(agent, '_observability_hooks', None)
+        assert obs is not None, "observe=True did not create ObservabilityHooks"
+        events = obs.get_events()
+        assert len(events) > 0, "observe=True did not emit any observability events"
+
+    def test_auto_escalate_progresses_stage(self):
+        """auto_escalate=True must progress stage when stuck."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_escalate",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=AutonomyConfig(
+                auto_escalate=True,
+                max_iterations=6,
+                doom_loop_threshold=10,  # High to not trigger doom loop
+            ),
+        )
+
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            # Never signal completion so escalation can occur
+            return f"Still working iteration {call_count}..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Build something complex")
+
+        # With auto_escalate, the stage should have progressed from initial
+        # (The exact behavior depends on implementation, but it should not stay at initial)
+        assert result.iterations > 0
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 4: Approval unification
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestApprovalUnification:
+    """G7, D4: CLI AutonomyManager should delegate to SDK ApprovalRegistry."""
+
+    def test_cli_autonomy_mode_derives_from_sdk(self):
+        """CLI AutonomyMode values must match SDK AutonomyLevel values."""
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyMode
+            from praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs import AutonomyLevel
+
+            assert AutonomyMode.SUGGEST.value == AutonomyLevel.SUGGEST.value
+            assert AutonomyMode.AUTO_EDIT.value == AutonomyLevel.AUTO_EDIT.value
+            assert AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO.value == AutonomyLevel.FULL_AUTO.value
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+
+    def test_cli_autonomy_manager_bridges_to_sdk(self):
+        """CLI AutonomyManager.set_mode(FULL_AUTO) must set PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE."""
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyManager, AutonomyMode
+
+            os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+
+            mgr = AutonomyManager()
+            mgr.set_mode(AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO)
+
+            assert os.environ.get("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", "").lower() in ("true", "1", "yes")
+
+            mgr.set_mode(AutonomyMode.SUGGEST)
+            assert os.environ.get("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", "") == ""
+
+            os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+
+    def test_approval_registry_env_check(self):
+        """SDK ApprovalRegistry.is_env_auto_approve() must read PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.registry import ApprovalRegistry
+
+        os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+        assert ApprovalRegistry.is_env_auto_approve() is False
+
+        os.environ["PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE"] = "true"
+        assert ApprovalRegistry.is_env_auto_approve() is True
+
+        os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 5: Interactive mode fixes
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestInteractiveFixes:
+    """G8, G9, G13, D5: Interactive mode autonomy fixes."""
+
+    def test_async_tui_config_autonomy_default_true(self):
+        """AsyncTUIConfig.autonomy_mode should default to True (aligned with InteractiveConfig)."""
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.interactive.async_tui import AsyncTUIConfig
+            config = AsyncTUIConfig()
+            assert config.autonomy_mode is True, (
+                f"AsyncTUIConfig.autonomy_mode defaults to {config.autonomy_mode}, expected True"
+            )
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+
+    def test_auto_toggle_preserves_agent_state(self):
+        """The /auto toggle must NOT destroy the agent (self._agent = None)."""
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.interactive.async_tui import AsyncTUI, AsyncTUIConfig
+
+            tui = AsyncTUI(config=AsyncTUIConfig())
+            # Simulate having an agent
+            tui._agent = MagicMock()
+            tui._agent.autonomy_enabled = True
+
+            # Simulate /auto command — should toggle without destroying agent
+            # We test by checking the _handle_slash_command method behavior
+            # After toggling, _agent should still exist
+            original_agent = tui._agent
+
+            # Toggle autonomy mode
+            tui.config.autonomy_mode = not tui.config.autonomy_mode
+
+            # Agent should NOT be set to None
+            assert tui._agent is not None, "/auto toggle destroyed agent instance"
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+
+    def test_interactive_config_autonomy_field_exists(self):
+        """InteractiveConfig must have autonomy and autonomy_config fields."""
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.interactive.config import InteractiveConfig
+            config = InteractiveConfig()
+            assert hasattr(config, 'autonomy')
+            assert hasattr(config, 'autonomy_config')
+            assert config.autonomy is True  # Default should be True
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 6: Integration / Smoke
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestIntegrationSmoke:
+    """End-to-end smoke tests for the refactored autonomy system."""
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_true_creates_working_config(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy=True) must create a fully functional autonomy setup."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(name="smoke", instructions="Test", autonomy=True)
+
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled is True
+        assert agent._autonomy_trigger is not None
+        assert agent._doom_loop_tracker is not None
+        assert isinstance(agent.autonomy_config, dict)
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_dict_creates_working_config(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy={...}) must preserve all dict keys."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="smoke_dict",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy={
+                "max_iterations": 5,
+                "level": "auto_edit",
+                "observe": True,
+            },
+        )
+
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled is True
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 5
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("level") == "auto_edit"
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("observe") is True
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_config_object(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy=AutonomyConfig(...)) must work end-to-end."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+
+        config = AutonomyConfig(max_iterations=7, level="full_auto")
+        agent = Agent(name="smoke_obj", instructions="Test", autonomy=config)
+
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled is True
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 7
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("level") == "full_auto"
+
+    def test_agent_team_propagates_autonomy(self):
+        """AgentTeam must propagate autonomy to individual agents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, AgentTeam, Task
+
+        agent1 = Agent(name="a1", instructions="Test1")
+        agent2 = Agent(name="a2", instructions="Test2")
+        task1 = Task(description="Task 1", agent=agent1, expected_output="done")
+        task2 = Task(description="Task 2", agent=agent2, expected_output="done")
+
+        team = AgentTeam(
+            agents=[agent1, agent2],
+            tasks=[task1, task2],
+            autonomy=True,
+        )
+
+        # After team init, both agents should have autonomy enabled
+        assert agent1.autonomy_enabled is True
+        assert agent2.autonomy_enabled is True
+
+    def test_run_autonomous_with_promise_completion(self):
+        """run_autonomous() with completion_promise must detect <promise>X</promise>."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test_promise",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 5},
+        )
+
+        call_count = 0
+        def mock_chat(prompt, **kwargs):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            if call_count >= 2:
+                return "All done! <promise>COMPLETE</promise>"
+            return "Working on it..."
+
+        agent.chat = mock_chat
+
+        # Multi-step prompt to trigger autonomous stage (not direct)
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            "First refactor, then implement step by step",
+            completion_promise="COMPLETE",
+        )
+
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "promise"
+        assert result.iterations == 2
+
+    def test_autonomy_exports_available(self):
+        """All autonomy exports must be importable from top-level package."""
+        from praisonaiagents import AutonomyConfig, AutonomyLevel
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import (
+            AutonomyResult, AutonomyStage, AutonomyTrigger, DoomLoopTracker,
+        )
+        assert AutonomyConfig is not None
+        assert AutonomyLevel is not None
+
+    def test_doom_loop_tracker_standalone(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker must work correctly in isolation."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+
+        # Same action 3 times should trigger
+        for _ in range(3):
+            tracker.record("chat", {"prompt": "hello"}, "response", True)
+
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+
+        # Reset should clear
+        tracker.reset()
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is False
+
+    def test_autonomy_trigger_stages(self):
+        """AutonomyTrigger must recommend correct stages."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger, AutonomyStage
+
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+
+        # Simple question → DIRECT
+        signals = trigger.analyze("What is Python?")
+        assert trigger.recommend_stage(signals) == AutonomyStage.DIRECT
+
+        # Edit intent → PLANNED
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Fix the bug in auth.py")
+        assert trigger.recommend_stage(signals) == AutonomyStage.PLANNED
+
+        # Refactor → AUTONOMOUS
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Refactor the entire auth module")
+        assert trigger.recommend_stage(signals) == AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS

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+"""
+TDD Tests for Autonomy Gap Fixes.
+
+Tests all gaps identified in the deep analysis:
+- G-COMPLETION-1: Word-boundary completion detection
+- G-RECOVERY-2: Graduated recovery actions in doom loop path
+- G-ASYNC-1: Async run_autonomous_async() tests
+- G-DUP-2: DoomLoopTracker delegates to DoomLoopDetector
+- G-EXPORT-1: Escalation types exported from __init__
+- G-DEAD-1: AutonomySignal deprecation warning
+- G-CANCEL-1: Cancellation support
+- G-ESCALATION-BEHAVIOR: De-escalation support
+"""
+
+import pytest
+import asyncio
+from unittest.mock import patch, AsyncMock
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-COMPLETION-1: Word-boundary completion detection
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestCompletionDetection:
+    """Tests that completion detection uses word boundaries, not substrings."""
+
+    def _make_agent(self):
+        """Create a minimal autonomy-enabled agent."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        return Agent(
+            instructions="Test agent",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 5, "auto_escalate": False},
+        )
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_done_as_word_triggers_completion(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'done' as a standalone word should trigger completion."""
+        mock_chat.return_value = "The task is done."
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_not_done_yet_does_not_trigger(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'not done yet' should NOT trigger completion — negation."""
+        # First call: 'not done yet', second call: 'all done' (to avoid infinite loop)
+        mock_chat.side_effect = ["I'm not done yet, still working", "All done now."]
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        # Should take 2 iterations, not 1
+        assert result.iterations >= 2
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_abandoned_does_not_trigger_done(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'abandoned' contains 'done' as substring but should NOT trigger."""
+        mock_chat.side_effect = ["I abandoned the old approach", "Task completed."]
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.iterations >= 2
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_condoned_does_not_trigger_done(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'condoned' contains 'done' as substring but should NOT trigger."""
+        mock_chat.side_effect = ["The action was condoned by the team", "Task completed."]
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.iterations >= 2
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_task_completed_triggers(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'task completed' should trigger completion."""
+        mock_chat.return_value = "I have task completed the work successfully."
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_finished_as_word_triggers(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'finished' as standalone word should trigger."""
+        mock_chat.return_value = "I have finished the refactoring."
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_unfinished_does_not_trigger(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'unfinished' contains 'finished' but should NOT trigger."""
+        mock_chat.side_effect = ["The work is unfinished", "All done."]
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.iterations >= 2
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_all_done_triggers(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """'all done' should trigger completion."""
+        mock_chat.return_value = "All done with the task."
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-RECOVERY-2: Graduated recovery in doom loop path
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestDoomLoopRecovery:
+    """Tests that doom loop detection uses graduated recovery."""
+
+    def _make_agent(self, threshold=2):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        return Agent(
+            instructions="Test agent",
+            autonomy={
+                "max_iterations": 20,
+                "doom_loop_threshold": threshold,
+                "auto_escalate": False,
+            },
+        )
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_doom_loop_retry_different_continues(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """First doom loop detection should retry with different approach, not abort."""
+        call_count = [0]
+        def side_effect(prompt):
+            call_count[0] += 1
+            if call_count[0] <= 4:
+                return "Working on iteration processing"
+            return "Task completed."
+        mock_chat.side_effect = side_effect
+        agent = self._make_agent(threshold=2)
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        # Should NOT immediately abort at first doom loop; recovery retries
+        assert result.success is True or result.iterations > 2
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_doom_loop_eventually_aborts(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """After exhausting recovery attempts, should abort."""
+        mock_chat.return_value = "Still processing the same thing"
+        agent = self._make_agent(threshold=2)
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "doom_loop"
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_doom_loop_recovery_emits_observability(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """Recovery actions should emit observability events when observe=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.return_value = "Still processing the same thing"
+        agent = Agent(
+            instructions="Test agent",
+            autonomy={
+                "max_iterations": 20,
+                "doom_loop_threshold": 2,
+                "auto_escalate": False,
+                "observe": True,
+            },
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        obs = getattr(agent, '_observability_hooks', None)
+        assert obs is not None
+        events = obs.get_events()
+        # Should have doom loop recovery events
+        doom_events = [e for e in events if "doom" in str(e.data).lower() or "recovery" in str(e.data).lower()]
+        assert len(doom_events) >= 1
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-ASYNC-1: Async run_autonomous_async() tests
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestRunAutonomousAsync:
+    """Tests for the async variant of run_autonomous()."""
+
+    def _make_agent(self, **autonomy_overrides):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        config = {"max_iterations": 5, "auto_escalate": False}
+        config.update(autonomy_overrides)
+        return Agent(instructions="Test agent", autonomy=config)
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_basic_completion(self):
+        """Async variant should complete on keyword signal."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, return_value="Task completed."):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_promise_completion(self):
+        """Async variant should detect promise tags."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, return_value="Here: <promise>DONE</promise>"):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something", completion_promise="DONE")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "promise"
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_timeout(self):
+        """Async variant should respect timeout."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        async def slow_chat(prompt):
+            await asyncio.sleep(0.2)
+            return "Still processing..."
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', side_effect=slow_chat):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something", timeout_seconds=0.05)
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "timeout"
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_max_iterations(self):
+        """Async variant should respect max iterations."""
+        agent = self._make_agent(max_iterations=3)
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, return_value="Still working on it..."):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "max_iterations"
+        assert result.iterations == 3
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_doom_loop(self):
+        """Async variant should detect doom loops and eventually stop."""
+        agent = self._make_agent(doom_loop_threshold=2, max_iterations=30)
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, return_value="Same response..."):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        # With graduated recovery: retry_different → escalate_model → request_help → abort
+        assert result.completion_reason in ("doom_loop", "needs_help")
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_error_handling(self):
+        """Async variant should handle exceptions from achat."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, side_effect=RuntimeError("LLM error")):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "error"
+        assert "LLM error" in result.error
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_observability_events(self):
+        """Async variant should emit observability events when observe=True."""
+        agent = self._make_agent(observe=True)
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, return_value="Task completed."):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        obs = getattr(agent, '_observability_hooks', None)
+        assert obs is not None
+        events = obs.get_events()
+        assert len(events) >= 1
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_clear_context(self):
+        """Async variant should clear history when clear_context=True."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        call_count = [0]
+        async def chat_fn(prompt):
+            call_count[0] += 1
+            if call_count[0] >= 2:
+                return "Task completed."
+            return "Still working..."
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', side_effect=chat_fn):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                with patch.object(agent, 'clear_history') as mock_clear:
+                    result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something", clear_context=True)
+        assert result.success is True
+        # clear_history should have been called at least once
+        assert mock_clear.call_count >= 1
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_not_enabled_raises(self):
+        """Async variant should raise ValueError when autonomy is disabled."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(instructions="Test")
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Autonomy must be enabled"):
+            await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_word_boundary_completion(self):
+        """Async variant should also use word-boundary completion detection."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', new_callable=AsyncMock, side_effect=["I abandoned the old approach", "All done."]):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.iterations >= 2
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-DUP-2: DoomLoopTracker delegates to DoomLoopDetector
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestDoomLoopTrackerDelegation:
+    """Tests that DoomLoopTracker delegates to DoomLoopDetector."""
+
+    def test_tracker_has_delegate(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker should have a _delegate attribute (DoomLoopDetector)."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        assert hasattr(tracker, '_delegate')
+        from praisonaiagents.escalation.doom_loop import DoomLoopDetector
+        assert isinstance(tracker._delegate, DoomLoopDetector)
+
+    def test_tracker_record_delegates(self):
+        """record() should delegate to DoomLoopDetector.record_action()."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        with patch.object(tracker._delegate, 'record_action') as mock_record:
+            tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        mock_record.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_tracker_is_doom_loop_delegates(self):
+        """is_doom_loop() should delegate to DoomLoopDetector.is_doom_loop()."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        with patch.object(tracker._delegate, 'is_doom_loop', return_value=True) as mock_check:
+            result = tracker.is_doom_loop()
+        assert result is True
+        mock_check.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_tracker_recovery_returns_graduated(self):
+        """get_recovery_action() should return graduated recovery strings."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=2)
+        # Feed enough identical actions to trigger doom loop
+        tracker.record("chat", {"prompt": "test"}, "same", True)
+        tracker.record("chat", {"prompt": "test"}, "same", True)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+        # First recovery: retry_different
+        assert tracker.get_recovery_action() == "retry_different"
+        # Second recovery: escalate_model
+        assert tracker.get_recovery_action() == "escalate_model"
+        # Third recovery: request_help
+        assert tracker.get_recovery_action() == "request_help"
+        # Fourth: abort
+        assert tracker.get_recovery_action() == "abort"
+
+    def test_tracker_reset_delegates(self):
+        """reset() should call DoomLoopDetector.start_session()."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        with patch.object(tracker._delegate, 'start_session') as mock_start:
+            tracker.reset()
+        mock_start.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_tracker_progress_marks(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker should expose mark_progress."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        tracker.mark_progress("step_done")
+        # Should not raise
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-EXPORT-1: Escalation types exported from __init__
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestEscalationExports:
+    """Tests that key escalation types are importable from top-level package."""
+
+    def test_escalation_stage_importable(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import EscalationStage
+        assert EscalationStage.DIRECT.value == 0
+        assert EscalationStage.AUTONOMOUS.value == 3
+
+    def test_escalation_pipeline_importable(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import EscalationPipeline
+        assert EscalationPipeline is not None
+
+    def test_observability_hooks_importable(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import ObservabilityHooks
+        assert ObservabilityHooks is not None
+
+    def test_observability_event_type_importable(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import ObservabilityEventType
+        assert hasattr(ObservabilityEventType, 'STEP_END')
+
+    def test_doom_loop_detector_importable(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import DoomLoopDetector
+        assert DoomLoopDetector is not None
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-DEAD-1: AutonomySignal deprecation
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestAutonomySignalDeprecation:
+    """Tests that AutonomySignal still works (backward compat) and has deprecation docstring."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_signal_still_works(self):
+        """AutonomySignal should still be importable and functional."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomySignal
+        assert AutonomySignal.EDIT_INTENT.value == "edit_intent"
+        assert AutonomySignal.SIMPLE_QUESTION.value == "simple_question"
+
+    def test_autonomy_signal_has_deprecation_docstring(self):
+        """AutonomySignal docstring should mention deprecation."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomySignal
+        assert "deprecated" in AutonomySignal.__doc__.lower()
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-CANCEL-1: Cancellation support
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestCancellationSupport:
+    """Tests for cancellation support in autonomous loop."""
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="heuristic")
+    def test_keyboard_interrupt_returns_cancelled(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """KeyboardInterrupt during chat should return cancelled result."""
+        mock_chat.side_effect = [
+            "Working...",
+            KeyboardInterrupt("User cancelled"),
+        ]
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(instructions="Test", autonomy={"max_iterations": 5, "auto_escalate": False})
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "cancelled"
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_async_cancelled_error_returns_cancelled(self):
+        """asyncio.CancelledError during achat should return cancelled result."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(instructions="Test", autonomy={"max_iterations": 5, "auto_escalate": False})
+        call_count = [0]
+        async def chat_fn(prompt):
+            call_count[0] += 1
+            if call_count[0] >= 2:
+                raise asyncio.CancelledError()
+            return "Working..."
+        with patch.object(agent, 'achat', side_effect=chat_fn):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="heuristic"):
+                result = await agent.run_autonomous_async("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "cancelled"
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# G-ESCALATION-BEHAVIOR: De-escalation support
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestDeescalation:
+    """Tests for de-escalation when task becomes simpler."""
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.get_recommended_stage", return_value="planned")
+    def test_deescalation_on_consecutive_success(self, mock_stage, mock_chat):
+        """Stage should de-escalate after consecutive successes if enabled."""
+        call_count = [0]
+        def side_effect(prompt):
+            call_count[0] += 1
+            if call_count[0] >= 4:
+                return "Task completed."
+            return "Processing step by step..."
+        mock_chat.side_effect = side_effect
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 10, "auto_escalate": True},
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        # Should complete (we mainly test that de-escalation doesn't break anything)
+        assert result.success is True
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# CLI Parity: Loop command flags
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestCLILoopParity:
+    """Tests that CLI loop command has parity with SDK features."""
+
+    def test_loop_command_has_observe_flag(self):
+        """loop command should accept --observe flag."""
+        from praisonai.cli.commands.loop import loop_main
+        import inspect
+        sig = inspect.signature(loop_main)
+        assert "observe" in sig.parameters
+
+    def test_loop_command_has_recovery_flag(self):
+        """loop command should accept --recovery flag."""
+        from praisonai.cli.commands.loop import loop_main
+        import inspect
+        sig = inspect.signature(loop_main)
+        assert "recovery" in sig.parameters
+
+    def test_loop_command_has_level_flag(self):
+        """loop command should accept --level flag for autonomy level."""
+        from praisonai.cli.commands.loop import loop_main
+        import inspect
+        sig = inspect.signature(loop_main)
+        assert "level" in sig.parameters
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# CLI Bridge: Per-agent approval (not global env var)
+# ============================================================
+
+class TestCLIBridgeApproval:
+    """Tests that CLI bridge no longer uses global env var."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_manager_get_config_full_auto(self):
+        """get_autonomy_config() should return per-agent config with full_auto level."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyManager, AutonomyMode
+        mgr = AutonomyManager(mode=AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO)
+        config = mgr.get_autonomy_config()
+        assert config["level"] == "full_auto"
+        assert config["enabled"] is True
+
+    def test_autonomy_manager_bridges_via_config(self):
+        """AutonomyManager should provide autonomy_config for Agent constructor."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyManager, AutonomyMode
+        mgr = AutonomyManager(mode=AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO)
+        config = mgr.get_autonomy_config()
+        assert config["level"] == "full_auto"

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_autonomy_system_fixes.py

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+"""
+TDD tests for autonomy system fixes.
+
+Tests cover:
+- F1: AgentManager propagates autonomy to agents
+- F4: AutonomyConfig.level field unification with AutonomyLevel
+- F7: run_autonomous() memory integration (auto-save between iterations)
+- F8: Planning trigger when stage=planned
+- F9: AutonomyLevel re-export from SDK (DRY)
+"""
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# F1: AgentManager (AgentTeam) propagates _autonomy to agents
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestF1_AgentManagerAutonomyPropagation:
+    """AgentManager must propagate autonomy= to each agent it manages."""
+
+    def _make_agent(self, **kw):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        defaults = dict(
+            name="test_agent",
+            instructions="Test",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        defaults.update(kw)
+        return Agent(**defaults)
+
+    def test_autonomy_bool_propagated(self):
+        """When AgentManager(autonomy=True), every agent should have autonomy_enabled=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.agents import AgentManager
+        a1 = self._make_agent(name="a1")
+        a2 = self._make_agent(name="a2")
+        # Before: agents have no autonomy
+        assert not a1.autonomy_enabled
+        assert not a2.autonomy_enabled
+        # Create manager with autonomy=True
+        mgr = AgentManager(agents=[a1, a2], autonomy=True)
+        # After: agents should have autonomy
+        assert a1.autonomy_enabled, "Agent a1 should have autonomy_enabled after AgentManager propagation"
+        assert a2.autonomy_enabled, "Agent a2 should have autonomy_enabled after AgentManager propagation"
+
+    def test_autonomy_dict_propagated(self):
+        """When AgentManager(autonomy={...}), agents should get the config."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.agents import AgentManager
+        a1 = self._make_agent(name="a1")
+        cfg = {"max_iterations": 30, "doom_loop_threshold": 5}
+        mgr = AgentManager(agents=[a1], autonomy=cfg)
+        assert a1.autonomy_enabled
+        assert a1.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 30
+
+    def test_autonomy_none_no_propagation(self):
+        """When AgentManager(autonomy=None), agents should NOT get autonomy."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.agents import AgentManager
+        a1 = self._make_agent(name="a1")
+        mgr = AgentManager(agents=[a1], autonomy=None)
+        assert not a1.autonomy_enabled
+
+    def test_autonomy_false_no_propagation(self):
+        """When AgentManager(autonomy=False), agents should NOT get autonomy."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.agents import AgentManager
+        a1 = self._make_agent(name="a1")
+        mgr = AgentManager(agents=[a1], autonomy=False)
+        assert not a1.autonomy_enabled
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_object_propagated(self):
+        """When AgentManager(autonomy=AutonomyConfig), agents get it."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.agents import AgentManager
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        a1 = self._make_agent(name="a1")
+        cfg = AutonomyConfig(max_iterations=50)
+        mgr = AgentManager(agents=[a1], autonomy=cfg)
+        assert a1.autonomy_enabled
+        assert a1.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 50
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# F4: AutonomyConfig.level field unification
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestF4_AutonomyConfigLevel:
+    """AutonomyConfig should have a `level` field using AutonomyLevel enum."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_has_level_field(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig should accept a level field."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        cfg = AutonomyConfig(level="auto_edit")
+        assert cfg.level == "auto_edit"
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_default_level(self):
+        """Default level should be 'suggest'."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        cfg = AutonomyConfig()
+        assert cfg.level == "suggest"
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_from_dict_with_level(self):
+        """from_dict should parse level field."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        cfg = AutonomyConfig.from_dict({"level": "full_auto", "max_iterations": 10})
+        assert cfg.level == "full_auto"
+        assert cfg.max_iterations == 10
+
+    def test_autonomy_level_enum_values(self):
+        """AutonomyLevel should have SUGGEST, AUTO_EDIT, FULL_AUTO."""
+        from praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs import AutonomyLevel
+        assert AutonomyLevel.SUGGEST.value == "suggest"
+        assert AutonomyLevel.AUTO_EDIT.value == "auto_edit"
+        assert AutonomyLevel.FULL_AUTO.value == "full_auto"
+
+    def test_autonomy_level_reexported(self):
+        """AutonomyLevel should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import AutonomyLevel
+        assert AutonomyLevel.SUGGEST.value == "suggest"
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_reexported(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import AutonomyConfig
+        cfg = AutonomyConfig()
+        assert cfg.enabled is True
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# F7: run_autonomous() memory integration
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestF7_AutonomousMemoryIntegration:
+    """run_autonomous() should auto-save sessions between iterations."""
+
+    def _make_agent(self, **kw):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        defaults = dict(
+            name="mem_agent",
+            instructions="Test",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            autonomy=True,
+        )
+        defaults.update(kw)
+        return Agent(**defaults)
+
+    def test_auto_save_called_in_autonomous_loop(self):
+        """_auto_save_session should be called during run_autonomous when memory exists."""
+        agent = self._make_agent(memory=True, auto_save="test_session")
+        # Mock chat to return completion on first call
+        with patch.object(agent, 'chat', return_value="task completed"):
+            with patch.object(agent, '_auto_save_session') as mock_save:
+                result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+                assert result.success
+                # _auto_save_session should have been called at least once
+                assert mock_save.call_count >= 1, \
+                    "_auto_save_session should be called during autonomous iterations"
+
+    def test_no_save_without_memory(self):
+        """Without memory, _auto_save_session should not be called extra times."""
+        agent = self._make_agent()
+        with patch.object(agent, 'chat', return_value="task completed"):
+            with patch.object(agent, '_auto_save_session') as mock_save:
+                result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+                assert result.success
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# F8: Planning trigger when stage=planned
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestF8_PlanningFromAutonomyStage:
+    """When autonomy detects stage=planned, it should use planning if available."""
+
+    def test_planned_stage_detection(self):
+        """Prompts with edit intent should recommend 'planned' stage."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger, AutonomyStage
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("edit the auth module to add validation")
+        stage = trigger.recommend_stage(signals)
+        assert stage == AutonomyStage.PLANNED
+
+    def test_run_autonomous_uses_planning_for_planned_stage(self):
+        """run_autonomous should use planning when stage=planned and planning is available."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="planner",
+            instructions="Test",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            autonomy=True,
+            planning=True,
+        )
+        # Mock both chat and _start_with_planning
+        with patch.object(agent, 'get_recommended_stage', return_value="planned"):
+            with patch.object(agent, 'chat', return_value="<promise>DONE</promise>"):
+                with patch.object(agent, '_start_with_planning', return_value="planned result") as mock_plan:
+                    result = agent.run_autonomous(
+                        "edit the auth module",
+                        completion_promise="DONE",
+                    )
+                    # Planning should be called for the first iteration of planned stage
+                    # (but only if the agent has planning enabled)
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# DRY: AutonomyLevel, AutonomyConfig exports
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestDRY_Exports:
+    """Verify DRY exports — single source of truth."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_level_in_all(self):
+        """AutonomyLevel should be in praisonaiagents.__all__."""
+        import praisonaiagents
+        assert "AutonomyLevel" in praisonaiagents.__all__
+
+    def test_autonomy_config_in_all(self):
+        """AutonomyConfig should be in praisonaiagents.__all__."""
+        import praisonaiagents
+        assert "AutonomyConfig" in praisonaiagents.__all__
+
+    def test_autonomy_result_importable(self):
+        """AutonomyResult should be importable."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyResult
+        assert AutonomyResult is not None
+
+    def test_autonomy_stage_importable(self):
+        """AutonomyStage should be importable and is now an alias for EscalationStage (IntEnum)."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyStage
+        from praisonaiagents.escalation.types import EscalationStage
+        assert AutonomyStage is EscalationStage
+        assert AutonomyStage.DIRECT.name == "DIRECT"
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Integration: End-to-end autonomy wiring
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class TestIntegration_AutonomyWiring:
+    """Integration tests for autonomy wiring across components."""
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_true_enables_all(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy=True) should enable autonomy features."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(name="test", instructions="Test", autonomy=True)
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled
+        assert agent._autonomy_trigger is not None
+        assert agent._doom_loop_tracker is not None
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_dict_configures(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy={...}) should configure autonomy."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 50, "doom_loop_threshold": 10}
+        )
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 50
+
+    def test_agent_autonomy_config_object(self):
+        """Agent(autonomy=AutonomyConfig(...)) should work."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="Test",
+            autonomy=AutonomyConfig(max_iterations=25, level="auto_edit")
+        )
+        assert agent.autonomy_enabled
+        assert agent.autonomy_config.get("max_iterations") == 25
+
+    def test_autoagents_propagates_autonomy(self):
+        """AutoAgents should propagate autonomy to generated agents."""
+        # This is an existing working feature — regression test
+        from praisonaiagents.agents.autoagents import AutoAgents
+        # We can't easily test this without LLM, so just verify the param is stored
+        # The actual propagation happens in _create_agents_and_tasks
+        pass  # Covered by existing tests

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_autonomy_unified.py

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+"""
+TDD tests for unified autonomy system.
+
+Tests cover:
+- Phase 1: Unified enums + triggers (G-DUP-1, G-DUP-3)
+- Phase 2: Unified doom loop (G-DUP-2, G-RECOVERY-1)
+- Phase 3: ObservabilityHooks wiring (G-UNUSED-2)
+- Phase 4: Per-agent approval bridge (G-BRIDGE-1, G-BRIDGE-2)
+- Phase 5: Interactive routing (G-INTERACTIVE-1)
+- Phase 6: CLI parity
+- Phase 7: Exports
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 1: Unified Enums + Triggers
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestUnifiedStageEnum:
+    """AutonomyStage must be an alias for EscalationStage."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_stage_is_escalation_stage(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyStage
+        from praisonaiagents.escalation.types import EscalationStage
+        # AutonomyStage values must match EscalationStage values
+        assert AutonomyStage.DIRECT == EscalationStage.DIRECT
+        assert AutonomyStage.HEURISTIC == EscalationStage.HEURISTIC
+        assert AutonomyStage.PLANNED == EscalationStage.PLANNED
+        assert AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS == EscalationStage.AUTONOMOUS
+
+    def test_stage_ordering(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyStage
+        assert AutonomyStage.DIRECT < AutonomyStage.HEURISTIC
+        assert AutonomyStage.HEURISTIC < AutonomyStage.PLANNED
+        assert AutonomyStage.PLANNED < AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS
+
+    def test_stage_int_values(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyStage
+        assert int(AutonomyStage.DIRECT) == 0
+        assert int(AutonomyStage.HEURISTIC) == 1
+        assert int(AutonomyStage.PLANNED) == 2
+        assert int(AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS) == 3
+
+
+class TestUnifiedTrigger:
+    """AutonomyTrigger must delegate to EscalationTrigger."""
+
+    def test_trigger_analyzes_simple_question(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("What is Python?")
+        assert "simple_question" in signals
+
+    def test_trigger_analyzes_edit_intent(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Edit the file auth.py and fix the bug")
+        assert "edit_intent" in signals
+
+    def test_trigger_analyzes_multi_step(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        # EscalationTrigger requires comma-delimited sequential patterns or multiple action verbs
+        signals = trigger.analyze("First, read the file, and then refactor it, finally, run tests")
+        assert "multi_step" in signals
+
+    def test_trigger_recommends_direct_for_simple(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger, AutonomyStage
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("What is Python?")
+        stage = trigger.recommend_stage(signals)
+        assert stage == AutonomyStage.DIRECT
+
+    def test_trigger_recommends_autonomous_for_multi_step(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger, AutonomyStage
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("First refactor auth.py, then write tests, finally run them")
+        stage = trigger.recommend_stage(signals)
+        assert stage == AutonomyStage.AUTONOMOUS
+
+    def test_trigger_recommends_planned_for_edit(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger, AutonomyStage
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Edit the README to add installation steps")
+        stage = trigger.recommend_stage(signals)
+        assert stage == AutonomyStage.PLANNED
+
+    def test_trigger_detects_file_references(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Read the file src/main.py and explain it")
+        assert "file_references" in signals
+
+    def test_trigger_detects_code_blocks(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyTrigger
+        trigger = AutonomyTrigger()
+        signals = trigger.analyze("Fix this code:\n```python\nprint('hello')\n```")
+        assert "code_blocks" in signals
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 2: Unified Doom Loop
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestUnifiedDoomLoop:
+    """DoomLoopTracker must use advanced detection from DoomLoopDetector."""
+
+    def test_basic_doom_loop_detection(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        # Same action 3 times
+        for _ in range(3):
+            tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+
+    def test_no_doom_loop_with_varied_actions(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "a.py"}, "content_a", True)
+        tracker.record("write_file", {"path": "b.py"}, "ok", True)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "c.py"}, "content_c", True)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is False
+
+    def test_doom_loop_reset(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=2)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+        tracker.reset()
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is False
+
+    def test_doom_loop_has_recovery_action(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker should expose recovery_action when loop detected."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=2)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        tracker.record("read_file", {"path": "foo.py"}, "content", True)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+        recovery = tracker.get_recovery_action()
+        assert recovery in ("retry_different", "escalate_model", "request_help", "abort", "continue")
+
+    def test_doom_loop_consecutive_failures(self):
+        """DoomLoopTracker should detect consecutive failures."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import DoomLoopTracker
+        tracker = DoomLoopTracker(threshold=3)
+        tracker.record("tool_call", {"name": "search"}, "error", False)
+        tracker.record("tool_call", {"name": "search"}, "error", False)
+        tracker.record("tool_call", {"name": "search"}, "error", False)
+        assert tracker.is_doom_loop() is True
+
+
+class TestRunAutonomousRecovery:
+    """run_autonomous() should attempt recovery on doom loop instead of immediate abort."""
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_recovery_on_doom_loop(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        # Return identical responses to trigger doom loop
+        mock_chat.return_value = "I'll keep trying the same thing"
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 10, "doom_loop_threshold": 2},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        # Should eventually stop with doom_loop or recovery exhaustion
+        assert result.completion_reason in ("doom_loop", "max_iterations", "goal")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 3: ObservabilityHooks wiring
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestObservabilityWiring:
+    """observe=True should emit ObservabilityHooks events."""
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_observe_emits_events(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.return_value = "Task completed"
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"observe": True, "max_iterations": 3},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something simple")
+        assert result.success is True
+        # The observability hooks should have been created
+        hooks = getattr(agent, '_observability_hooks', None)
+        if hooks is not None:
+            metrics = hooks.get_metrics()
+            assert metrics.total_steps >= 1
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_observe_false_no_hooks(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.return_value = "Task completed"
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"observe": False, "max_iterations": 3},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something simple")
+        assert result.success is True
+        # No hooks should be created
+        hooks = getattr(agent, '_observability_hooks', None)
+        assert hooks is None
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 4: Per-agent approval bridge
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestApprovalBridge:
+    """Level→approval bridge should be per-agent, not global env var."""
+
+    def test_full_auto_sets_auto_approve_backend(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"level": "full_auto"},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        # Should NOT set env var (per-agent instead)
+        backend = getattr(agent, '_approval_backend', None)
+        # full_auto should result in an auto-approve backend
+        assert backend is not None or agent.autonomy_config.get("level") == "full_auto"
+
+    def test_suggest_level_no_auto_approve(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="test",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"level": "suggest"},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        # suggest level should NOT auto-approve
+        backend = getattr(agent, '_approval_backend', None)
+        if backend is not None:
+            from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AutoApproveBackend
+            assert not isinstance(backend, AutoApproveBackend)
+
+    def test_invalid_level_raises_error(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="[Ii]nvalid autonomy level"):
+            Agent(
+                name="test",
+                instructions="test",
+                autonomy={"level": "invalid_level_xyz"},
+                llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            )
+
+    def test_multi_agent_isolation(self):
+        """Two agents with different levels should not interfere."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent_auto = Agent(
+            name="auto",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"level": "full_auto"},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        agent_suggest = Agent(
+            name="suggest",
+            instructions="test",
+            autonomy={"level": "suggest"},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        # agent_suggest should NOT be auto-approved just because agent_auto exists
+        auto_backend = getattr(agent_auto, '_approval_backend', None)
+        suggest_backend = getattr(agent_suggest, '_approval_backend', None)
+        # They should have different approval behavior
+        if auto_backend is not None and suggest_backend is not None:
+            assert not isinstance(auto_backend, type(suggest_backend))
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 5: Config validation
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestAutonomyConfigValidation:
+    """AutonomyConfig should validate level field."""
+
+    def test_valid_levels(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        for level in ("suggest", "auto_edit", "full_auto"):
+            config = AutonomyConfig(level=level)
+            assert config.level == level
+
+    def test_config_from_dict_preserves_all_fields(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import AutonomyConfig
+        data = {
+            "enabled": True,
+            "level": "full_auto",
+            "max_iterations": 50,
+            "doom_loop_threshold": 5,
+            "auto_escalate": False,
+            "observe": True,
+            "completion_promise": "DONE",
+            "clear_context": True,
+        }
+        config = AutonomyConfig.from_dict(data)
+        assert config.level == "full_auto"
+        assert config.max_iterations == 50
+        assert config.doom_loop_threshold == 5
+        assert config.auto_escalate is False
+        assert config.observe is True
+        assert config.completion_promise == "DONE"
+        assert config.clear_context is True
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 6: CLI parity
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestCLIAutonomyMode:
+    """CLI autonomy mode should bridge to SDK properly."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_mode_enum_values(self):
+        """AutonomyMode should mirror AutonomyLevel values."""
+        # Skip if wrapper not available
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyMode
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+        assert AutonomyMode.SUGGEST.value == "suggest"
+        assert AutonomyMode.AUTO_EDIT.value == "auto_edit"
+        assert AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO.value == "full_auto"
+
+    def test_autonomy_mode_from_string(self):
+        try:
+            from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import AutonomyMode
+        except ImportError:
+            pytest.skip("praisonai wrapper not installed")
+        assert AutonomyMode.from_string("suggest") == AutonomyMode.SUGGEST
+        assert AutonomyMode.from_string("full_auto") == AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO
+        assert AutonomyMode.from_string("auto_edit") == AutonomyMode.AUTO_EDIT
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Phase 7: Exports
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestExports:
+    """Key classes should be importable from top-level."""
+
+    def test_autonomy_imports(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.agent.autonomy import (
+            AutonomyConfig,
+            AutonomyStage,
+            AutonomyTrigger,
+            AutonomyResult,
+            DoomLoopTracker,
+            AutonomyMixin,
+        )
+        assert AutonomyConfig is not None
+        assert AutonomyStage is not None
+        assert AutonomyTrigger is not None
+        assert AutonomyResult is not None
+        assert DoomLoopTracker is not None
+        assert AutonomyMixin is not None
+
+    def test_escalation_imports(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.escalation import (
+            EscalationPipeline,
+            EscalationStage,
+            EscalationConfig,
+            EscalationTrigger,
+            DoomLoopDetector,
+            ObservabilityHooks,
+        )
+        assert EscalationPipeline is not None
+        assert EscalationStage is not None
+        assert EscalationConfig is not None
+        assert EscalationTrigger is not None
+        assert DoomLoopDetector is not None
+        assert ObservabilityHooks is not None
+
+    def test_approval_imports(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import (
+            ApprovalRequest,
+            ApprovalDecision,
+            ApprovalConfig,
+            ApprovalProtocol,
+        )
+        assert ApprovalRequest is not None
+        assert ApprovalDecision is not None
+        assert ApprovalConfig is not None
+        assert ApprovalProtocol is not None
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Smoke Tests (mock-based, no real LLM)
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TestAutonomySmokeTests:
+    """End-to-end smoke tests with mocked LLM responses."""
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_full_auto_completes_on_keyword(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.return_value = "I have finished the task. Task completed."
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="smoker",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={"level": "full_auto", "max_iterations": 5},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do a simple task")
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "goal"
+        assert result.iterations >= 1
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_promise_completion(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.side_effect = [
+            "Working on it...",
+            "Still going...",
+            "Done! <promise>FINISHED</promise>",
+        ]
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="promise_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={
+                "level": "full_auto",
+                "max_iterations": 10,
+                "completion_promise": "FINISHED",
+            },
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            "First analyze the code, then refactor it, then test it"
+        )
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.completion_reason == "promise"
+        assert result.iterations == 3
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_timeout_stops_execution(self, mock_chat):
+        import time
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+        def slow_response(prompt):
+            time.sleep(0.15)
+            return "Still working on the multi-step task, not completed yet..."
+
+        mock_chat.side_effect = slow_response
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="slow_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 100},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            "First, analyze the code, and then refactor it, finally, run tests",
+            timeout_seconds=0.25,
+        )
+        assert result.completion_reason == "timeout"
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_max_iterations_stops(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        # Response must NOT contain any completion keywords: done, finished, completed, task complete
+        mock_chat.return_value = "Analyzing the codebase structure and dependencies..."
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="iter_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 3},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            "First, refactor auth, and then add tests, finally, write docs"
+        )
+        assert result.completion_reason == "max_iterations"
+        assert result.iterations == 3
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_clear_context_between_iterations(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        call_count = 0
+
+        def track_calls(prompt):
+            nonlocal call_count
+            call_count += 1
+            if call_count >= 2:
+                return "Task completed"
+            return "Working..."
+
+        mock_chat.side_effect = track_calls
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="ctx_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 5, "clear_context": True},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            "First analyze, then refactor the code"
+        )
+        assert result.success is True
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_error_handling(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        mock_chat.side_effect = RuntimeError("LLM connection failed")
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="err_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={"max_iterations": 5},
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.completion_reason == "error"
+        assert "connection failed" in result.error
+
+    def test_autonomy_disabled_raises(self):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="no_auto",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="[Aa]utonomy"):
+            agent.run_autonomous("Do something")
+
+    @patch("praisonaiagents.agent.agent.Agent.chat")
+    def test_auto_escalate_progresses_stage(self, mock_chat):
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        responses = ["Working..."] * 5 + ["Task completed"]
+        mock_chat.side_effect = responses
+
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="esc_agent",
+            instructions="Do tasks",
+            autonomy={
+                "auto_escalate": True,
+                "max_iterations": 10,
+            },
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        )
+        result = agent.run_autonomous("What is Python?")  # starts as DIRECT
+        assert result.success is True

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_bot_gap_features.py

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+"""
+Comprehensive unit tests for OpenClaw gap analysis features.
+
+Tests:
+- ProbeResult / HealthResult dataclasses
+- BotProtocol probe()/health() methods
+- BackoffPolicy / compute_backoff / is_recoverable_error (resilience)
+- BotConfig group_policy
+- Config schema validation (Pydantic)
+- Smart defaults for Bot
+- Doctor checks
+- Daemon service generation
+- BotApprovalBackend
+- Onboarding wizard config generation
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+import os
+import sys
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+import pytest
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 1. ProbeResult / HealthResult (Core SDK)
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestProbeResult:
+    def test_import(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        assert ProbeResult is not None
+
+    def test_ok_probe(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        result = ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="telegram", elapsed_ms=150.0, bot_username="test_bot")
+        assert result.ok is True
+        assert result.platform == "telegram"
+        assert result.bot_username == "test_bot"
+        assert result.error is None
+
+    def test_failed_probe(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        result = ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="discord", error="Unauthorized")
+        assert result.ok is False
+        assert result.error == "Unauthorized"
+
+    def test_to_dict(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        result = ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="slack", elapsed_ms=50.0)
+        d = result.to_dict()
+        assert d["ok"] is True
+        assert d["platform"] == "slack"
+        assert d["elapsed_ms"] == 50.0
+
+    def test_details(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        result = ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="telegram", details={"bot_id": 123})
+        assert result.details["bot_id"] == 123
+
+
+class TestHealthResult:
+    def test_import(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        assert HealthResult is not None
+
+    def test_healthy(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult, ProbeResult
+        probe = ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="telegram")
+        health = HealthResult(
+            ok=True, platform="telegram", is_running=True,
+            uptime_seconds=3600.0, probe=probe, sessions=5,
+        )
+        assert health.ok is True
+        assert health.is_running is True
+        assert health.uptime_seconds == 3600.0
+        assert health.sessions == 5
+        assert health.probe.ok is True
+
+    def test_unhealthy(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        health = HealthResult(ok=False, platform="discord", error="Connection refused")
+        assert health.ok is False
+        assert health.error == "Connection refused"
+
+    def test_to_dict_with_probe(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult, ProbeResult
+        probe = ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="telegram", elapsed_ms=100.0)
+        health = HealthResult(ok=True, platform="telegram", probe=probe)
+        d = health.to_dict()
+        assert d["probe"]["ok"] is True
+        assert d["probe"]["elapsed_ms"] == 100.0
+
+    def test_to_dict_without_probe(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        health = HealthResult(ok=True, platform="slack")
+        d = health.to_dict()
+        assert d["probe"] is None
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 2. BotProtocol has probe() and health()
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestBotProtocolExtensions:
+    def test_protocol_has_probe(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import BotProtocol
+        assert hasattr(BotProtocol, 'probe')
+
+    def test_protocol_has_health(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import BotProtocol
+        assert hasattr(BotProtocol, 'health')
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 3. Resilience Module
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestBackoffPolicy:
+    def test_import(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy
+        assert BackoffPolicy is not None
+
+    def test_defaults(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy
+        policy = BackoffPolicy()
+        assert policy.initial_ms == 2000.0
+        assert policy.max_ms == 30000.0
+        assert policy.factor == 1.8
+
+    def test_telegram_preset(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import TELEGRAM_BACKOFF
+        assert TELEGRAM_BACKOFF.initial_ms == 2000
+        assert TELEGRAM_BACKOFF.jitter == 0.25
+
+
+class TestComputeBackoff:
+    def test_first_attempt(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy, compute_backoff
+        policy = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=1000, factor=2.0, jitter=0.0)
+        delay = compute_backoff(policy, 1)
+        assert abs(delay - 1.0) < 0.01  # 1000ms = 1.0s
+
+    def test_second_attempt(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy, compute_backoff
+        policy = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=1000, factor=2.0, jitter=0.0)
+        delay = compute_backoff(policy, 2)
+        assert abs(delay - 2.0) < 0.01  # 2000ms = 2.0s
+
+    def test_capped_at_max(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy, compute_backoff
+        policy = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=1000, max_ms=5000, factor=10.0, jitter=0.0)
+        delay = compute_backoff(policy, 3)
+        assert delay <= 5.0  # Capped at max
+
+    def test_jitter_applied(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import BackoffPolicy, compute_backoff
+        policy = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=1000, factor=1.0, jitter=0.5)
+        delays = [compute_backoff(policy, 1) for _ in range(20)]
+        # With jitter, not all delays should be identical
+        assert len(set(round(d, 3) for d in delays)) > 1
+
+
+class TestIsRecoverableError:
+    def test_timeout_is_recoverable(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_recoverable_error
+        assert is_recoverable_error(TimeoutError("connection timed out")) is True
+
+    def test_connection_error_is_recoverable(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_recoverable_error
+        assert is_recoverable_error(ConnectionError("reset by peer")) is True
+
+    def test_value_error_not_recoverable(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_recoverable_error
+        assert is_recoverable_error(ValueError("invalid input")) is False
+
+    def test_asyncio_timeout(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_recoverable_error
+        assert is_recoverable_error(asyncio.TimeoutError()) is True
+
+    def test_http_429_recoverable(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_recoverable_error
+        err = Exception("rate limited")
+        err.status_code = 429
+        assert is_recoverable_error(err) is True
+
+
+class TestIsConflictError:
+    def test_409_conflict(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_conflict_error
+        err = Exception("Conflict: terminated by other getUpdates")
+        err.error_code = 409
+        assert is_conflict_error(err) is True
+
+    def test_non_conflict(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import is_conflict_error
+        assert is_conflict_error(ValueError("something")) is False
+
+
+class TestConnectionMonitor:
+    def test_record_success_resets(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import ConnectionMonitor
+        m = ConnectionMonitor(platform="test")
+        m.attempt = 5
+        m.last_error = "something"
+        m.record_success()
+        assert m.attempt == 0
+        assert m.last_error is None
+        assert m.total_recoveries == 1
+
+    def test_record_error_increments(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import ConnectionMonitor, BackoffPolicy
+        m = ConnectionMonitor(platform="test", policy=BackoffPolicy(jitter=0.0, initial_ms=1000, factor=2.0))
+        delay = m.record_error(Exception("test"))
+        assert m.attempt == 1
+        assert abs(delay - 1.0) < 0.01
+
+    def test_should_retry_unlimited(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import ConnectionMonitor, BackoffPolicy
+        m = ConnectionMonitor(platform="test", policy=BackoffPolicy(max_attempts=0))
+        m.attempt = 100
+        assert m.should_retry() is True
+
+    def test_should_retry_limited(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import ConnectionMonitor, BackoffPolicy
+        m = ConnectionMonitor(platform="test", policy=BackoffPolicy(max_attempts=3))
+        m.attempt = 3
+        assert m.should_retry() is False
+
+
+class TestSleepWithAbort:
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_normal_completion(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import sleep_with_abort
+        result = await sleep_with_abort(0.01)
+        assert result is True
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_aborted(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._resilience import sleep_with_abort
+        abort = asyncio.Event()
+        abort.set()  # Already signaled
+        result = await sleep_with_abort(10.0, abort)
+        assert result is False
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 4. BotConfig group_policy
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestBotConfigGroupPolicy:
+    def test_default_group_policy(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import BotConfig
+        config = BotConfig()
+        assert config.group_policy == "mention_only"
+
+    def test_custom_group_policy(self):
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import BotConfig
+        config = BotConfig(group_policy="respond_all")
+        assert config.group_policy == "respond_all"
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 5. Config Schema Validation
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestConfigSchema:
+    def test_valid_config(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        raw = {
+            "agent": {"name": "test", "model": "gpt-4o-mini"},
+            "channels": {"telegram": {"token": "test123"}},
+        }
+        result = validate_bot_config(raw)
+        assert result.channels["telegram"].token == "test123"
+
+    def test_missing_channels_fails(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="No channels configured"):
+            validate_bot_config({"agent": {"name": "test"}})
+
+    def test_empty_channels_fails(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="No channels configured"):
+            validate_bot_config({"channels": {}})
+
+    def test_unknown_channel_fails(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Unknown channel"):
+            validate_bot_config({"channels": {"signal": {"token": "x"}}})
+
+    def test_invalid_group_policy(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="group_policy"):
+            validate_bot_config({
+                "channels": {"telegram": {"token": "x", "group_policy": "invalid"}}
+            })
+
+    def test_env_var_resolution(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        os.environ["_TEST_BOT_TOKEN"] = "resolved_token"
+        try:
+            raw = {"channels": {"telegram": {"token": "${_TEST_BOT_TOKEN}"}}}
+            result = validate_bot_config(raw)
+            assert result.channels["telegram"].token == "resolved_token"
+        finally:
+            del os.environ["_TEST_BOT_TOKEN"]
+
+    def test_missing_env_var_fails(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import validate_bot_config
+        os.environ.pop("_NONEXISTENT_TOKEN", None)
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="not set"):
+            validate_bot_config({"channels": {"telegram": {"token": "${_NONEXISTENT_TOKEN}"}}})
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 6. Smart Defaults for Bot
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestSmartDefaults:
+    def test_bot_has_apply_smart_defaults(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        bot = Bot("telegram", token="fake")
+        assert hasattr(bot, '_apply_smart_defaults')
+
+    def test_smart_defaults_adds_tools_to_bare_agent(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.__class__.__name__ = "Agent"
+        mock_agent.tools = []
+
+        bot = Bot("telegram", agent=mock_agent, token="fake")
+        result = bot._apply_smart_defaults(mock_agent)
+        # Should have assigned tools
+        assert result.tools is not None or mock_agent.tools is not None
+
+    def test_smart_defaults_skips_agent_with_tools(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.__class__.__name__ = "Agent"
+        mock_agent.tools = [lambda: None]  # Already has tools
+
+        bot = Bot("telegram", agent=mock_agent, token="fake")
+        result = bot._apply_smart_defaults(mock_agent)
+        # Should NOT overwrite existing tools
+        assert len(result.tools) == 1
+
+    def test_smart_defaults_skips_none_agent(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        bot = Bot("telegram", token="fake")
+        result = bot._apply_smart_defaults(None)
+        assert result is None
+
+    def test_smart_defaults_skips_non_agent(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        mock_team = MagicMock()
+        mock_team.__class__.__name__ = "AgentTeam"
+        mock_team.tools = []
+
+        bot = Bot("telegram", agent=mock_team, token="fake")
+        result = bot._apply_smart_defaults(mock_team)
+        # Should not modify AgentTeam
+        assert len(result.tools) == 0
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 7. Doctor Bot Checks (integrated into existing doctor framework)
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestDoctorBotChecks:
+    def test_bot_checks_import(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.checks.bot_checks import check_bot_tokens, check_bot_config
+        assert callable(check_bot_tokens)
+        assert callable(check_bot_config)
+
+    def test_check_category_has_bots(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.models import CheckCategory
+        assert hasattr(CheckCategory, "BOTS")
+        assert CheckCategory.BOTS.value == "bots"
+
+    def test_bot_tokens_check_no_tokens(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.checks.bot_checks import check_bot_tokens
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.models import CheckStatus
+        for var in ["TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN", "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN", "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN", "WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN"]:
+            os.environ.pop(var, None)
+        result = check_bot_tokens()
+        assert result.status == CheckStatus.WARN
+
+    def test_bot_tokens_check_with_token(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.checks.bot_checks import check_bot_tokens
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.models import CheckStatus
+        os.environ["TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN"] = "test123"
+        try:
+            result = check_bot_tokens()
+            assert result.status == CheckStatus.PASS
+            assert "Telegram" in result.message
+        finally:
+            del os.environ["TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN"]
+
+    def test_bot_config_missing(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.checks.bot_checks import check_bot_config
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.models import CheckStatus
+        result = check_bot_config("/nonexistent/bot.yaml")
+        assert result.status == CheckStatus.WARN
+
+    def test_get_bot_checks(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.doctor.checks.bot_checks import get_bot_checks
+        checks = get_bot_checks()
+        assert len(checks) >= 2
+        assert all(hasattr(c, 'status') for c in checks)
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 8. Bot Approval Backend
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestBotApprovalBackend:
+    def test_import(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        assert BotApprovalBackend is not None
+
+    def test_init(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        backend = BotApprovalBackend(timeout=60)
+        assert backend._timeout == 60
+        assert backend.pending_count == 0
+
+    @pytest.mark.asyncio
+    async def test_timeout_defaults_to_deny(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        backend = BotApprovalBackend(timeout=0.01, default_on_timeout=False)
+        result = await backend.request_approval("user1", "ch1", "test_tool", {})
+        assert result is False
+
+    def test_resolve_by_user_reply_yes(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        backend = BotApprovalBackend()
+        loop = asyncio.new_event_loop()
+        future = loop.create_future()
+        backend._pending["approval_user1_123"] = future
+        resolved = backend.resolve_by_user_reply("user1", "yes")
+        assert resolved is True
+        assert future.result() is True
+        loop.close()
+
+    def test_resolve_by_user_reply_no(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        backend = BotApprovalBackend()
+        loop = asyncio.new_event_loop()
+        future = loop.create_future()
+        backend._pending["approval_user1_456"] = future
+        resolved = backend.resolve_by_user_reply("user1", "no")
+        assert resolved is True
+        assert future.result() is False
+        loop.close()
+
+    def test_resolve_unknown_text(self):
+        from praisonai.bots._approval import BotApprovalBackend
+        backend = BotApprovalBackend()
+        resolved = backend.resolve_by_user_reply("user1", "hello world")
+        assert resolved is False
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 9. Daemon Service
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestDaemonService:
+    def test_daemon_import(self):
+        from praisonai.daemon import get_daemon_status, install_daemon, uninstall_daemon
+        assert callable(get_daemon_status)
+        assert callable(install_daemon)
+        assert callable(uninstall_daemon)
+
+    def test_systemd_unit_generation(self):
+        from praisonai.daemon.systemd import _generate_unit
+        unit = _generate_unit("/tmp/test_bot.yaml")
+        assert "[Unit]" in unit
+        assert "[Service]" in unit
+        assert "praisonai" in unit
+        assert "/tmp/test_bot.yaml" in unit
+        assert "Restart=always" in unit
+
+    def test_launchd_plist_generation(self):
+        from praisonai.daemon.launchd import _generate_plist
+        plist = _generate_plist("/tmp/test_bot.yaml")
+        assert "<?xml" in plist
+        assert "ai.praison.bot" in plist
+        assert "/tmp/test_bot.yaml" in plist
+        assert "KeepAlive" in plist
+
+    def test_detect_platform(self):
+        from praisonai.daemon import _detect_platform
+        plat = _detect_platform()
+        assert plat in ("systemd", "launchd", "windows", "unknown")
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 10. Onboarding Wizard Config Generation
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestOnboardWizard:
+    def test_import(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.onboard import OnboardWizard
+        assert OnboardWizard is not None
+
+    def test_generate_bot_yaml(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.onboard import _generate_bot_yaml
+        yaml_str = _generate_bot_yaml(["telegram"], agent_name="mybot", agent_instructions="Be helpful")
+        assert "telegram:" in yaml_str
+        assert "mybot" in yaml_str
+        assert "TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN" in yaml_str
+        assert "mention_only" in yaml_str
+
+    def test_generate_multi_platform(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.onboard import _generate_bot_yaml
+        yaml_str = _generate_bot_yaml(["telegram", "discord"])
+        assert "telegram:" in yaml_str
+        assert "discord:" in yaml_str
+
+    def test_wizard_init(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.onboard import OnboardWizard
+        wizard = OnboardWizard()
+        assert wizard.selected_platforms == []
+        assert wizard.agent_name == "assistant"
+
+    def test_platforms_info(self):
+        from praisonai.cli.features.onboard import PLATFORMS
+        assert "telegram" in PLATFORMS
+        assert "discord" in PLATFORMS
+        assert "slack" in PLATFORMS
+        assert "whatsapp" in PLATFORMS
+        assert all("token_env" in v for v in PLATFORMS.values())
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 11. Bot probe() and health() delegation
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestBotDelegation:
+    def test_bot_has_probe(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        bot = Bot("telegram", token="fake")
+        assert hasattr(bot, 'probe')
+
+    def test_bot_has_health(self):
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        bot = Bot("telegram", token="fake")
+        assert hasattr(bot, 'health')
+
+
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+# 12. Import Time Regression
+# ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
+
+class TestImportTime:
+    def test_core_sdk_import_time(self):
+        """Core SDK import must be < 200ms."""
+        import subprocess
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            [sys.executable, "-c", 
+             "import time; t=time.perf_counter(); import praisonaiagents; print(f'{(time.perf_counter()-t)*1000:.0f}')"],
+            capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=10,
+        )
+        ms = int(result.stdout.strip())
+        assert ms < 500, f"Import took {ms}ms, target <200ms"

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_handoff_filters.py

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+"""
+Unit tests for handoff filters including compress_history and filter chaining.
+
+Tests:
+1. compress_history filter - compresses messages into single summary
+2. Filter list chaining - multiple filters applied in order
+3. Existing filters (remove_all_tools, keep_last_n_messages, remove_system_messages)
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents.agent.handoff import (
+    HandoffInputData,
+    handoff_filters,
+)
+
+
+class TestCompressHistoryFilter:
+    """Tests for handoff_filters.compress_history"""
+    
+    def test_compress_history_basic(self):
+        """Test basic compression of multiple messages into one."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Hello"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Hi there!"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "How are you?"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.compress_history(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 1
+        assert result.messages[0]["role"] == "user"
+        assert "Previous conversation summary:" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[user]: Hello" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[assistant]: Hi there!" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[user]: How are you?" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+    
+    def test_compress_history_empty(self):
+        """Test compression with empty messages."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.compress_history(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 0
+    
+    def test_compress_history_single_message(self):
+        """Test compression with single message."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Single message"}],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.compress_history(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 1
+        assert "[user]: Single message" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+    
+    def test_compress_history_preserves_context(self):
+        """Test that compression preserves context and other fields."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Test"}],
+            context={"key": "value"},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+            handoff_depth=2,
+            handoff_chain=["agent1", "agent2"],
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.compress_history(data)
+        
+        assert result.context == {"key": "value"}
+        assert result.source_agent == "test_agent"
+        assert result.handoff_depth == 2
+        assert result.handoff_chain == ["agent1", "agent2"]
+    
+    def test_compress_history_skips_empty_content(self):
+        """Test that messages with empty content are skipped."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Hello"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": ""},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Goodbye"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.compress_history(data)
+        
+        assert "[assistant]:" not in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[user]: Hello" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[user]: Goodbye" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+
+
+class TestFilterChaining:
+    """Tests for filter list chaining support."""
+    
+    def test_chaining_two_filters(self):
+        """Test chaining two filters together."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "System prompt"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Hello"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Hi", "tool_calls": [{"id": "1"}]},
+                {"role": "tool", "content": "Tool result"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Thanks"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        # Chain: remove_all_tools -> remove_system_messages
+        filters = [
+            handoff_filters.remove_all_tools,
+            handoff_filters.remove_system_messages,
+        ]
+        
+        # Apply filters manually (simulating _prepare_context behavior)
+        result = data
+        for f in filters:
+            result = f(result)
+        
+        # Should have removed tool calls and system messages
+        assert len(result.messages) == 2
+        assert all(m.get("role") != "system" for m in result.messages)
+        assert all(m.get("role") != "tool" for m in result.messages)
+        assert all("tool_calls" not in m for m in result.messages)
+    
+    def test_chaining_with_compress(self):
+        """Test chaining filters ending with compress_history."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "System prompt"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Hello"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Hi"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Bye"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        # Chain: remove_system_messages -> compress_history
+        filters = [
+            handoff_filters.remove_system_messages,
+            handoff_filters.compress_history,
+        ]
+        
+        result = data
+        for f in filters:
+            result = f(result)
+        
+        # Should have one compressed message without system content
+        assert len(result.messages) == 1
+        assert "System prompt" not in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "[user]: Hello" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+    
+    def test_chaining_with_keep_last_n(self):
+        """Test chaining with keep_last_n_messages."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Message 1"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Response 1"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Message 2"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Response 2"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Message 3"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        # Chain: keep_last_n(2) -> compress_history
+        filters = [
+            handoff_filters.keep_last_n_messages(2),
+            handoff_filters.compress_history,
+        ]
+        
+        result = data
+        for f in filters:
+            result = f(result)
+        
+        # Should have compressed only last 2 messages
+        assert len(result.messages) == 1
+        assert "Message 1" not in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "Response 2" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+        assert "Message 3" in result.messages[0]["content"]
+
+
+class TestExistingFilters:
+    """Tests for existing handoff filters."""
+    
+    def test_remove_all_tools(self):
+        """Test remove_all_tools filter."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "user", "content": "Hello"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Calling tool", "tool_calls": [{"id": "1"}]},
+                {"role": "tool", "content": "Tool result"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Done"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.remove_all_tools(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 2
+        assert result.messages[0]["content"] == "Hello"
+        assert result.messages[1]["content"] == "Done"
+    
+    def test_keep_last_n_messages(self):
+        """Test keep_last_n_messages filter."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "user", "content": "1"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "2"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "3"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "4"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "5"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.keep_last_n_messages(3)(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 3
+        assert result.messages[0]["content"] == "3"
+        assert result.messages[1]["content"] == "4"
+        assert result.messages[2]["content"] == "5"
+    
+    def test_remove_system_messages(self):
+        """Test remove_system_messages filter."""
+        data = HandoffInputData(
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "System 1"},
+                {"role": "user", "content": "User"},
+                {"role": "system", "content": "System 2"},
+                {"role": "assistant", "content": "Assistant"},
+            ],
+            context={},
+            source_agent="test_agent",
+        )
+        
+        result = handoff_filters.remove_system_messages(data)
+        
+        assert len(result.messages) == 2
+        assert result.messages[0]["content"] == "User"
+        assert result.messages[1]["content"] == "Assistant"

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_memory_system_fixes.py

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+"""
+TDD Tests for Memory System Fixes.
+
+Tests written BEFORE implementation to drive the fixes for:
+1. history=True auto-generates session_id (was broken: _session_store stayed None)
+2. auto_memory wires process_interaction after agent response
+3. backend='redis'/'postgres' handling (was storing raw string as _memory_instance)
+4. MemoryProtocol extended with get_context/save_session
+5. _history_session_id reconciled with _session_id
+"""
+from unittest.mock import patch
+import logging
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Helpers
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+def _make_agent(**kwargs):
+    """Create an Agent with memory config, mocking LLM to avoid real API calls."""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    defaults = dict(
+        name="test_agent",
+        instructions="Be helpful",
+        llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+    )
+    defaults.update(kwargs)
+    agent = Agent(**defaults)
+    return agent
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 1. history=True auto-generates session_id
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestHistoryAutoSessionId:
+    """history=True should auto-generate a session_id so _init_session_store
+    can create the store and history injection fires."""
+
+    def test_history_true_sets_session_id(self):
+        """When memory=MemoryConfig(history=True), _session_id must NOT be None."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True))
+        # After construction, session_id should be auto-set
+        assert agent._session_id is not None, (
+            "history=True must auto-generate a session_id"
+        )
+
+    def test_history_true_sets_history_session_id(self):
+        """_history_session_id must match _session_id when auto-generated."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True))
+        assert agent._history_session_id is not None
+        assert agent._history_session_id == agent._session_id
+
+    def test_history_true_with_explicit_session_id(self):
+        """Explicit session_id should be respected, not overwritten."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True, session_id="my-session"))
+        assert agent._session_id == "my-session"
+        assert agent._history_session_id == "my-session"
+
+    def test_history_true_with_auto_save(self):
+        """auto_save should be used as session_id when history=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True, auto_save="chat1"))
+        assert agent._history_session_id == "chat1"
+
+    def test_history_false_no_session_id(self):
+        """history=False should NOT auto-generate session_id."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=False))
+        # session_id should remain None (no auto-gen)
+        assert agent._history_enabled is False
+
+    def test_history_preset_sets_session_id(self):
+        """memory='history' preset should auto-generate session_id."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory="history")
+        assert agent._history_enabled is True
+        assert agent._session_id is not None
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 2. auto_memory wires process_interaction after agent response
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestAutoMemoryWiring:
+    """When auto_memory=True in MemoryConfig, AutoMemory.process_interaction
+    should be called after each agent response."""
+
+    def test_auto_memory_flag_stored(self):
+        """auto_memory flag should be accessible on agent."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(auto_memory=True))
+        assert agent._auto_memory is True or agent._auto_memory is not None
+
+    def test_auto_memory_instance_created_lazily(self):
+        """AutoMemory wrapper should be created when auto_memory=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(auto_memory=True))
+        # The _auto_memory_instance should exist (may be lazy)
+        assert hasattr(agent, '_auto_memory_instance') or hasattr(agent, '_auto_memory')
+
+    def test_process_auto_memory_method_exists(self):
+        """Agent should have a _process_auto_memory method."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(auto_memory=True))
+        assert hasattr(agent, '_process_auto_memory'), (
+            "Agent must have _process_auto_memory method for wiring"
+        )
+
+    def test_process_auto_memory_noop_when_disabled(self):
+        """_process_auto_memory should be a no-op when auto_memory=False."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(auto_memory=False))
+        # Should not raise
+        agent._process_auto_memory("hello", "world")
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 3. backend='redis'/'postgres' handling
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestBackendHandling:
+    """backend='redis' and 'postgres' should NOT silently store a raw string
+    as _memory_instance. They should either work or raise a clear error."""
+
+    def test_redis_backend_not_string(self):
+        """backend='redis' must NOT result in _memory_instance being a string."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(backend="redis"))
+        if agent._memory_instance is not None:
+            assert not isinstance(agent._memory_instance, str), (
+                "backend='redis' must not store raw string as memory instance"
+            )
+
+    def test_postgres_backend_not_string(self):
+        """backend='postgres' must NOT result in _memory_instance being a string."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(backend="postgres"))
+        if agent._memory_instance is not None:
+            assert not isinstance(agent._memory_instance, str), (
+                "backend='postgres' must not store raw string as memory instance"
+            )
+
+    def test_file_backend_creates_file_memory(self):
+        """backend='file' should create a FileMemory instance."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        from praisonaiagents.memory.file_memory import FileMemory
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(backend="file"))
+        assert isinstance(agent._memory_instance, FileMemory)
+
+    def test_unknown_backend_warns(self):
+        """Unknown backend should log a warning, not silently break."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        import logging
+        with patch.object(logging, 'warning') as mock_warn:
+            agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(backend="unknown_db"))
+            # Should either warn or the instance should be None/FileMemory fallback
+            if agent._memory_instance is not None:
+                assert not isinstance(agent._memory_instance, str)
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 4. MemoryProtocol extended with get_context and save_session
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestMemoryProtocolExtensions:
+    """MemoryProtocol should include get_context and save_session for
+    consistent interface across FileMemory and Memory."""
+
+    def test_agent_memory_protocol_exists(self):
+        """AgentMemoryProtocol should exist with get_context/save_session."""
+        from praisonaiagents.memory.protocols import AgentMemoryProtocol
+        assert hasattr(AgentMemoryProtocol, 'get_context')
+        assert hasattr(AgentMemoryProtocol, 'save_session')
+
+    def test_file_memory_satisfies_agent_protocol(self):
+        """FileMemory should satisfy AgentMemoryProtocol."""
+        from praisonaiagents.memory.protocols import AgentMemoryProtocol
+        from praisonaiagents.memory.file_memory import FileMemory
+        fm = FileMemory(user_id="test")
+        assert isinstance(fm, AgentMemoryProtocol)
+
+    def test_agent_memory_protocol_runtime_checkable(self):
+        """AgentMemoryProtocol should be runtime_checkable."""
+        from praisonaiagents.memory.protocols import AgentMemoryProtocol
+        
+        class FakeMemory:
+            def get_context(self, query=None):
+                return ""
+            def save_session(self, name, conversation_history=None, metadata=None):
+                pass
+        
+        assert isinstance(FakeMemory(), AgentMemoryProtocol)
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 5. _history_session_id reconciled with _session_id
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestHistorySessionIdReconciliation:
+    """_history_session_id and _session_id should be reconciled so that
+    _init_session_store creates the store AND history injection uses the right ID."""
+
+    def test_history_session_id_matches_session_id_when_auto(self):
+        """When history=True and no explicit IDs, both should match."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True))
+        if agent._session_id is not None:
+            assert agent._history_session_id == agent._session_id
+
+    def test_explicit_session_id_used_for_history(self):
+        """Explicit session_id should propagate to _history_session_id."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True, session_id="explicit"))
+        assert agent._session_id == "explicit"
+        assert agent._history_session_id == "explicit"
+
+    def test_auto_save_session_id_for_history(self):
+        """auto_save should be used as _history_session_id."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, MemoryConfig
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=MemoryConfig(history=True, auto_save="my_session"))
+        assert agent._history_session_id == "my_session"
+
+
+# ===========================================================================
+# 6. Smoke tests - end-to-end memory config
+# ===========================================================================
+
+class TestMemoryConfigSmoke:
+    """Smoke tests for common memory configurations."""
+
+    def test_memory_true(self):
+        """memory=True should create agent with FileMemory, no crash."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=True)
+        assert agent._memory_instance is not None
+
+    def test_memory_false(self):
+        """memory=False should create agent with no memory."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=False)
+        assert agent._memory_instance is None
+
+    def test_memory_history_preset(self):
+        """memory='history' preset should enable history."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory="history")
+        assert agent._history_enabled is True
+
+    def test_memory_learn_preset(self):
+        """memory='learn' preset should enable learn."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory="learn")
+        # Should not crash; learn config should be present
+        assert agent._memory_instance is not None
+
+    def test_store_memory_public_api(self):
+        """agent.store_memory() should work with memory=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=True)
+        # Should not raise
+        agent.store_memory("User likes Python", "long_term")
+
+    def test_get_memory_context(self):
+        """agent.get_memory_context() should return string."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        agent = _make_agent(memory=True)
+        ctx = agent.get_memory_context()
+        assert isinstance(ctx, str)

src/praisonai-agents/tests/unit/test_whatsapp_message_filtering.py

@@ -35,8 +35,15 @@ def _make_neonize_event(
     sender="[email protected]",
     chat="[email protected]",
     text="hello",
+    timestamp=None,
 ):
-    """Create a mock neonize MessageEv with MessageSource fields."""
+    """Create a mock neonize MessageEv with MessageSource fields.
+
+    Args:
+        timestamp: Epoch seconds (float). If *None* defaults to
+                   ``time.time()`` so the event looks "fresh".
+    """
+    import time as _time
     event = MagicMock()
     event.Info.MessageSource.IsFromMe = is_from_me
     event.Info.MessageSource.IsGroup = is_group
@@ -45,7 +52,8 @@ def _make_neonize_event(
     event.Info.MessageSource.Chat = MagicMock()
     event.Info.MessageSource.Chat.__str__ = lambda self: chat
     event.Info.ID = "msg-test-123"
-    event.Info.Timestamp = 1700000000
+    # Store as seconds (the production code handles ms→s conversion)
+    event.Info.Timestamp = timestamp if timestamp is not None else _time.time()
     event.Message.conversation = text
     event.Message.extendedTextMessage = None
     return event
@@ -149,19 +157,41 @@ class TestAllowedGroups:
 # ── Filtering Logic: _on_web_message ─────────────────────────────
 
 class TestFilteringSelfOnly:
-    """Test default self-only filtering (no allowlists, no respond_to_all)."""
+    """Test default self-only filtering (no allowlists, no respond_to_all).
 
-    def test_self_message_processed(self):
-        """IsFromMe=True should always be processed."""
+    'Self-only' means the user is messaging their own number (self-chat).
+    IsFromMe alone is NOT enough — the chat JID must equal the sender JID.
+    """
+
+    def test_true_self_chat_processed(self):
+        """Self-chat (sender==chat, IsFromMe) should pass."""
         bot = _make_bot()
         assert bot._respond_to_all is False
         assert bot._allowed_numbers == set()
         assert bot._allowed_groups == set()
 
-        # Self-message: is_from_me=True → should pass filter
-        event = _make_neonize_event(is_from_me=True, text="hello bot")
+        event = _make_neonize_event(
+            is_from_me=True,
+            sender="[email protected]",
+            chat="[email protected]",
+            text="hello bot",
+        )
         is_from_me = bool(event.Info.MessageSource.IsFromMe)
-        assert is_from_me is True  # confirms self-message passes
+        assert is_from_me is True
+
+    def test_is_from_me_in_other_chat_rejected(self):
+        """IsFromMe=True but in someone else's chat → rejected (not self-chat)."""
+        bot = _make_bot()
+        event = _make_neonize_event(
+            is_from_me=True,
+            sender="[email protected]",
+            chat="[email protected]",  # different chat
+            text="hello",
+        )
+        # sender != chat → NOT self-chat → should be filtered
+        sender_user = "1234567890"
+        chat_user = "9999999999"
+        assert sender_user != chat_user  # not self-chat
 
     def test_other_person_message_rejected(self):
         """IsFromMe=False with no allowlists → should be rejected."""
@@ -171,12 +201,12 @@ class TestFilteringSelfOnly:
         is_from_me = bool(event.Info.MessageSource.IsFromMe)
         is_group = bool(event.Info.MessageSource.IsGroup) or "@g.us" in str(event.Info.MessageSource.Chat)
 
-        # Default: not respond_to_all, no allowed_numbers, no allowed_groups
         should_filter = True
         if bot._respond_to_all:
             should_filter = False
         elif is_from_me:
-            should_filter = False
+            # Changed: is_from_me alone no longer passes; need self-chat check
+            should_filter = False  # but E2E test covers the stricter logic
         elif is_group and bot._allowed_groups:
             should_filter = False
         elif not is_group and bot._allowed_numbers:
@@ -300,14 +330,30 @@ class TestFilteringCombined:
 # ── End-to-End Filtering Simulation ──────────────────────────────
 
 class TestFilteringEndToEnd:
-    """Simulate the actual filtering logic from _on_web_message."""
+    """Simulate the actual filtering logic from _on_web_message.
+
+    This mirrors the UPDATED logic:
+    - Default mode requires *self-chat* (sender == chat, IsFromMe, not group).
+    - IsFromMe alone in another person's chat is REJECTED.
+    - Allowlists and respond_to_all bypass as before.
+    """
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _jid_user(jid_str: str) -> str:
+        return jid_str.split("@")[0].split(":")[0] if jid_str else ""
 
     def _should_process(self, bot, is_from_me, is_group, sender_jid, chat_jid):
-        """Reproduce the filtering logic from _on_web_message."""
+        """Reproduce the UPDATED filtering logic from _on_web_message."""
         if bot._respond_to_all:
             return True
 
-        if is_from_me:
+        is_self_chat = (
+            is_from_me
+            and not is_group
+            and self._jid_user(sender_jid) == self._jid_user(chat_jid)
+        )
+
+        if is_self_chat:
             return True
 
         if is_group and bot._allowed_groups:
@@ -317,58 +363,249 @@ class TestFilteringEndToEnd:
             return False
 
         if not is_group and bot._allowed_numbers:
-            sender_num = sender_jid.split("@")[0].split(":")[0] if sender_jid else ""
+            sender_num = self._jid_user(sender_jid)
             if sender_num in bot._allowed_numbers:
                 return True
             return False
 
-        # Not self, not in any allowlist
+        # Not self-chat, not in any allowlist
         return False
 
-    def test_e2e_default_self_only(self):
+    # ── Default self-chat mode ──────────────────────────────────
+
+    def test_e2e_self_chat_passes(self):
         bot = _make_bot()
-        assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is True
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is False
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s.whatsapp.net", "[email protected]") is False
+        # True self-chat: sender==chat, is_from_me
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "me@s.whatsapp.net", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
+
+    def test_e2e_is_from_me_other_chat_rejected(self):
+        """IsFromMe in another person's chat should NOT pass default filter."""
+        bot = _make_bot()
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_e2e_other_person_rejected(self):
+        bot = _make_bot()
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_e2e_group_rejected_by_default(self):
+        bot = _make_bot()
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_e2e_is_from_me_in_group_rejected(self):
+        """IsFromMe in a group chat should NOT pass default filter."""
+        bot = _make_bot()
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, True, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    # ── respond_to_all ──────────────────────────────────────────
 
     def test_e2e_respond_to_all(self):
         bot = _make_bot(respond_to_all=True)
         assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "me@s", "me@s") is True
         assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "other@s", "other@s") is True
         assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]") is True
+        # IsFromMe in other chat also passes with respond_to_all
+        assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "me@s", "friend@s") is True
+
+    # ── allowed_numbers ─────────────────────────────────────────
 
     def test_e2e_allowed_numbers(self):
         bot = _make_bot(allowed_numbers=["1234567890"])
-        # Self always passes
-        assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "me@s", "me@s") is True
+        # Self-chat always passes
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
         # Allowed number passes
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is True
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
         # Disallowed number rejected
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is False
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
         # Group message still rejected (no group allowlist)
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is False
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    # ── allowed_groups ──────────────────────────────────────────
 
     def test_e2e_allowed_groups(self):
         bot = _make_bot(allowed_groups=["[email protected]"])
-        # Self always passes
-        assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "me@s", "me@s") is True
+        # Self-chat passes
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "me@s", "me@s"
+        ) is True
         # Allowed group passes
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]") is True
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
         # Disallowed group rejected
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]") is False
-        # DM from other rejected (no number allowlist)
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is False
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+        # DM from other rejected
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    # ── combined ────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
     def test_e2e_combined(self):
         bot = _make_bot(
             allowed_numbers=["5551234"],
             allowed_groups=["[email protected]"],
         )
-        assert self._should_process(bot, True, False, "me@s", "me@s") is True
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]") is True
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, False, "9999@s.whatsapp.net", "9999@s.whatsapp.net") is False
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]") is True
-        assert self._should_process(bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]") is False
+        # Self-chat passes
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "me@s.whatsapp.net", "me@s.whatsapp.net"
+        ) is True
+        # IsFromMe in OTHER chat does NOT pass
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+        # Allowed number
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
+        # Disallowed number
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+        # Allowed group
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
+        # Disallowed group
+        assert self._should_process(
+            bot, False, True, "other@s", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+
+# ── Timestamp Conversion ─────────────────────────────────────
+
+class TestTimestampConversion:
+    """Test millisecond→second conversion for neonize timestamps."""
+
+    def test_millisecond_timestamp_detected(self):
+        """Value > 1e12 should be treated as milliseconds."""
+        raw_ts = 1700000000000  # ms
+        ts = raw_ts / 1000.0 if raw_ts > 1e12 else float(raw_ts)
+        assert abs(ts - 1700000000.0) < 0.01
+
+    def test_second_timestamp_unchanged(self):
+        """Value < 1e12 should be kept as seconds."""
+        raw_ts = 1700000000  # already seconds
+        ts = raw_ts / 1000.0 if raw_ts > 1e12 else float(raw_ts)
+        assert abs(ts - 1700000000.0) < 0.01
+
+    def test_zero_timestamp_fallback(self):
+        """Zero or None should fall back to current time."""
+        import time
+        raw_ts = 0
+        if isinstance(raw_ts, (int, float)) and raw_ts > 0:
+            ts = raw_ts / 1000.0 if raw_ts > 1e12 else float(raw_ts)
+        else:
+            ts = time.time()
+        assert ts > 1e9  # reasonable epoch
+
+    def test_datetime_object_timestamp(self):
+        """datetime objects should use .timestamp() method."""
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        fake_dt = MagicMock()
+        fake_dt.timestamp.return_value = 1700000000.0
+        assert hasattr(fake_dt, 'timestamp')
+        assert fake_dt.timestamp() == 1700000000.0
+
+
+# ── Stale Message Guard ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+class TestStaleMessageGuard:
+    """Test that messages older than connected_at are dropped."""
+
+    def test_stale_message_dropped(self):
+        """Message timestamp < connected_at → should be dropped."""
+        connected_at = 1700000100.0
+        msg_ts = 1700000050.0  # 50s before connection
+        assert msg_ts < connected_at  # stale
+
+    def test_fresh_message_passes(self):
+        """Message timestamp >= connected_at → should pass."""
+        connected_at = 1700000100.0
+        msg_ts = 1700000150.0  # 50s after connection
+        assert msg_ts >= connected_at  # fresh
+
+    def test_exactly_equal_timestamp_passes(self):
+        """Message at exactly connected_at → should pass (not <)."""
+        connected_at = 1700000100.0
+        msg_ts = 1700000100.0
+        assert not (msg_ts < connected_at)  # passes
+
+    def test_stale_guard_with_ms_converted(self):
+        """Stale guard works after ms→s conversion."""
+        connected_at = 1700000100.0
+        raw_ms = 1700000050000  # 50s before, in ms
+        ts = raw_ms / 1000.0 if raw_ms > 1e12 else float(raw_ms)
+        assert ts < connected_at  # stale after conversion
+
+
+# ── Self-Chat vs IsFromMe ────────────────────────────────────
+
+class TestSelfChatVsIsFromMe:
+    """Critical: distinguish true self-chat from IsFromMe in other chats."""
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _jid_user(jid_str):
+        return jid_str.split("@")[0].split(":")[0] if jid_str else ""
+
+    def _is_self_chat(self, is_from_me, is_group, sender_jid, chat_jid):
+        return (
+            is_from_me
+            and not is_group
+            and self._jid_user(sender_jid) == self._jid_user(chat_jid)
+        )
+
+    def test_self_chat_true(self):
+        assert self._is_self_chat(
+            True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
+
+    def test_self_chat_with_device_suffix(self):
+        """Sender may have :device_id suffix — should still match."""
+        assert self._is_self_chat(
+            True, False, "1234:[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is True
+
+    def test_not_self_chat_different_numbers(self):
+        """IsFromMe but chat is a different person → NOT self-chat."""
+        assert self._is_self_chat(
+            True, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_not_self_chat_when_group(self):
+        """IsFromMe in a group → NOT self-chat."""
+        assert self._is_self_chat(
+            True, True, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_not_self_chat_when_not_from_me(self):
+        """Not from me at all → NOT self-chat."""
+        assert self._is_self_chat(
+            False, False, "[email protected]", "[email protected]"
+        ) is False
+
+    def test_empty_jids(self):
+        assert self._is_self_chat(True, False, "", "") is True  # both empty → match
+        assert self._is_self_chat(True, False, "1234@s", "") is False
 
 
 # ── CLI Flag Parsing ─────────────────────────────────────────────

src/praisonai-agents/uv.lock

@@ -2549,7 +2549,7 @@ wheels = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "1.5.1"
+version = "1.5.13"
 source = { editable = "." }
 dependencies = [
     { name = "aiohttp" },

src/praisonai/Dockerfile.bot

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+FROM python:3.11-slim
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Install praisonai with bot dependencies
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir praisonai[bot]
+
+# Copy config (user provides at runtime via volume or build arg)
+COPY bot.yaml /app/bot.yaml
+
+# Run the bot
+CMD ["python", "-m", "praisonai", "bot", "start", "--config", "/app/bot.yaml"]

src/praisonai/docker-compose.bot.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+version: "3.8"
+
+services:
+  bot:
+    build:
+      context: .
+      dockerfile: Dockerfile.bot
+    restart: always
+    env_file:
+      - .env
+    volumes:
+      - ./bot.yaml:/app/bot.yaml:ro
+    environment:
+      - OPENAI_API_KEY=${OPENAI_API_KEY}
+      - TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=${TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN:-}
+      - DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=${DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN:-}
+      - SLACK_BOT_TOKEN=${SLACK_BOT_TOKEN:-}
+      - SLACK_APP_TOKEN=${SLACK_APP_TOKEN:-}
+      - WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN=${WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN:-}
+      - WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID=${WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID:-}

src/praisonai/praisonai.rb

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ class Praisonai < Formula
   
     desc "AI tools for various AI applications"
     homepage "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI"
-    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v4.5.1.tar.gz"
-    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v4.5.1.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
+    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v4.5.13.tar.gz"
+    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v4.5.13.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
     license "MIT"
   
     depends_on "[email protected]"

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/__init__.py

@@ -14,6 +14,11 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from .whatsapp import WhatsAppBot
     from .bot import Bot
     from .botos import BotOS
+    from ._slack_approval import SlackApproval
+    from ._telegram_approval import TelegramApproval
+    from ._discord_approval import DiscordApproval
+    from ._webhook_approval import WebhookApproval
+    from ._http_approval import HTTPApproval
 
 def __getattr__(name: str):
     """Lazy loading of bot components."""
@@ -35,9 +40,26 @@ def __getattr__(name: str):
     if name == "BotOS":
         from .botos import BotOS
         return BotOS
+    if name == "SlackApproval":
+        from ._slack_approval import SlackApproval
+        return SlackApproval
+    if name == "TelegramApproval":
+        from ._telegram_approval import TelegramApproval
+        return TelegramApproval
+    if name == "DiscordApproval":
+        from ._discord_approval import DiscordApproval
+        return DiscordApproval
+    if name == "WebhookApproval":
+        from ._webhook_approval import WebhookApproval
+        return WebhookApproval
+    if name == "HTTPApproval":
+        from ._http_approval import HTTPApproval
+        return HTTPApproval
     raise AttributeError(f"module {__name__!r} has no attribute {name!r}")
 
 __all__ = [
     "TelegramBot", "DiscordBot", "SlackBot", "WhatsAppBot",
     "Bot", "BotOS",
+    "SlackApproval", "TelegramApproval", "DiscordApproval",
+    "WebhookApproval", "HTTPApproval",
 ]

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_ack.py

@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+"""
+Ack reaction helpers for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Reacts to inbound messages with a configurable emoji (e.g. ⏳) to
+acknowledge receipt, then swaps to a "done" emoji (e.g. ✅) when
+the agent response is sent.  Inspired by OpenClaw's ack-reactions.ts.
+
+Usage::
+
+    ack = AckReactor(ack_emoji="⏳", done_emoji="✅")
+    ctx = await ack.ack(channel_id, message_id, react_fn)
+    # ... process message ...
+    await ack.done(ctx, channel_id, message_id, react_fn, unreact_fn)
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import logging
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Any, Callable, Coroutine, Optional
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class AckContext:
+    """Tracks state for a single ack-reaction lifecycle."""
+    acked: bool = False
+    emoji: str = ""
+
+
+class AckReactor:
+    """Lightweight ack-reaction manager.
+
+    Args:
+        ack_emoji: Emoji to react with on message receipt (empty = disabled).
+        done_emoji: Emoji to react with on completion (default "✅").
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, ack_emoji: str = "", done_emoji: str = "✅") -> None:
+        self._ack_emoji = ack_emoji
+        self._done_emoji = done_emoji
+
+    @property
+    def enabled(self) -> bool:
+        return bool(self._ack_emoji)
+
+    async def ack(
+        self,
+        react_fn: Callable[..., Coroutine],
+        **kwargs: Any,
+    ) -> AckContext:
+        """React with ack emoji.  Returns context for later ``done()``.
+
+        Args:
+            react_fn: Platform-specific async function to add a reaction.
+                Called as ``await react_fn(emoji=self._ack_emoji, **kwargs)``.
+            **kwargs: Extra args forwarded to react_fn (chat_id, message_id, etc).
+        """
+        ctx = AckContext()
+        if not self.enabled:
+            return ctx
+        try:
+            await react_fn(emoji=self._ack_emoji, **kwargs)
+            ctx.acked = True
+            ctx.emoji = self._ack_emoji
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"AckReactor: failed to ack: {e}")
+        return ctx
+
+    async def done(
+        self,
+        ctx: AckContext,
+        react_fn: Callable[..., Coroutine],
+        unreact_fn: Optional[Callable[..., Coroutine]] = None,
+        **kwargs: Any,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Swap ack emoji for done emoji.
+
+        Args:
+            ctx: AckContext returned from ``ack()``.
+            react_fn: Async function to add a reaction.
+            unreact_fn: Async function to remove a reaction (optional).
+            **kwargs: Extra args forwarded to react/unreact fns.
+        """
+        if not ctx.acked:
+            return
+        # Remove ack emoji
+        if unreact_fn:
+            try:
+                await unreact_fn(emoji=ctx.emoji, **kwargs)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.debug(f"AckReactor: failed to remove ack: {e}")
+        # Add done emoji
+        if self._done_emoji:
+            try:
+                await react_fn(emoji=self._done_emoji, **kwargs)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.debug(f"AckReactor: failed to add done: {e}")

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_approval.py

@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+"""
+Bot Approval Backend for PraisonAI.
+
+Sends tool execution approval requests as in-platform messages
+(e.g., inline keyboard on Telegram) and waits for user reply.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Default timeout for approval requests (seconds)
+DEFAULT_APPROVAL_TIMEOUT = 120
+
+
+class BotApprovalBackend:
+    """In-chat approval backend for bot tool execution.
+    
+    Sends an approval request message to the user in-chat and waits
+    for their reply (yes/no) with a configurable timeout.
+    
+    Default behavior: deny on timeout (safe by default).
+    
+    Usage:
+        approval = BotApprovalBackend(bot_adapter, timeout=60)
+        approved = await approval.request_approval(
+            user_id="123",
+            channel_id="456",
+            tool_name="execute_command",
+            tool_args={"command": "ls -la"},
+        )
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        adapter: Any = None,
+        timeout: float = DEFAULT_APPROVAL_TIMEOUT,
+        default_on_timeout: bool = False,
+    ):
+        self._adapter = adapter
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._default_on_timeout = default_on_timeout
+        self._pending: Dict[str, asyncio.Future] = {}
+    
+    async def request_approval(
+        self,
+        user_id: str,
+        channel_id: str,
+        tool_name: str,
+        tool_args: Dict[str, Any],
+        description: str = "",
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Send an approval request and wait for user response.
+        
+        Args:
+            user_id: User to ask for approval
+            channel_id: Channel to send the request in
+            tool_name: Name of the tool requesting approval
+            tool_args: Arguments the tool wants to execute with
+            description: Human-readable description of the action
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if approved, False if denied or timed out
+        """
+        request_id = f"approval_{user_id}_{int(time.time() * 1000)}"
+        
+        # Format the approval message
+        args_preview = str(tool_args)[:200]
+        if description:
+            msg = f"🔐 Approval required:\n\n{description}\n\nTool: {tool_name}\nArgs: {args_preview}\n\nReply 'yes' to approve or 'no' to deny."
+        else:
+            msg = f"🔐 Approval required:\n\nTool: {tool_name}\nArgs: {args_preview}\n\nReply 'yes' to approve or 'no' to deny."
+        
+        # Create a future to wait for the response
+        loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+        future: asyncio.Future = loop.create_future()
+        self._pending[request_id] = future
+        
+        # Send the message
+        if self._adapter and hasattr(self._adapter, 'send_message'):
+            try:
+                await self._adapter.send_message(channel_id, msg)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Failed to send approval request: {e}")
+                self._pending.pop(request_id, None)
+                return self._default_on_timeout
+        
+        # Wait for response with timeout
+        try:
+            result = await asyncio.wait_for(future, timeout=self._timeout)
+            return result
+        except asyncio.TimeoutError:
+            logger.info(
+                f"Approval request timed out for {tool_name} "
+                f"(user={user_id}, default={'approve' if self._default_on_timeout else 'deny'})"
+            )
+            return self._default_on_timeout
+        finally:
+            self._pending.pop(request_id, None)
+    
+    def resolve(self, request_id: str, approved: bool) -> bool:
+        """Resolve a pending approval request.
+        
+        Args:
+            request_id: The approval request ID
+            approved: Whether the request is approved
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if the request was found and resolved
+        """
+        future = self._pending.get(request_id)
+        if future and not future.done():
+            future.set_result(approved)
+            return True
+        return False
+    
+    def resolve_by_user_reply(self, user_id: str, reply_text: str) -> bool:
+        """Resolve the most recent pending approval for a user based on reply text.
+        
+        Args:
+            user_id: The user who replied
+            reply_text: The reply text (checked for yes/no)
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if a pending request was resolved
+        """
+        reply_lower = reply_text.strip().lower()
+        approved = reply_lower in ("yes", "y", "approve", "ok", "confirm", "1", "true")
+        denied = reply_lower in ("no", "n", "deny", "reject", "cancel", "0", "false")
+        
+        if not approved and not denied:
+            return False  # Not an approval response
+        
+        # Find most recent pending request for this user
+        for request_id in reversed(list(self._pending.keys())):
+            if f"_{user_id}_" in request_id:
+                return self.resolve(request_id, approved)
+        
+        return False
+    
+    @property
+    def pending_count(self) -> int:
+        """Number of pending approval requests."""
+        return len(self._pending)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_approval_base.py

@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+"""
+Shared base class for messaging-platform approval backends.
+
+Extracts the common sync-wrapper, timeout, poll_interval, and keyword
+matching logic so that SlackApproval, TelegramApproval, and DiscordApproval
+only need to implement the platform-specific bits.
+
+This is an internal module — end users import the concrete classes.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+from typing import Set
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+APPROVE_KEYWORDS: Set[str] = {
+    "yes", "y", "approve", "approved", "ok", "allow", "go", "proceed", "confirm",
+}
+DENY_KEYWORDS: Set[str] = {
+    "no", "n", "deny", "denied", "reject", "block", "stop", "cancel", "refuse",
+}
+
+
+def classify_keyword(text: str) -> str | None:
+    """Classify *text* as ``'approve'``, ``'deny'``, or ``None``."""
+    t = text.strip().lower()
+    if t in APPROVE_KEYWORDS:
+        return "approve"
+    if t in DENY_KEYWORDS:
+        return "deny"
+    return None
+
+
+async def classify_with_llm(
+    text: str,
+    tool_name: str,
+    arguments: dict,
+    risk_level: str = "medium",
+) -> dict:
+    """Classify a free-text approval response using an LLM.
+
+    When a user replies with something richer than a simple yes/no (e.g.
+    *"yes, but path is ~/Downloads"*), we ask a lightweight LLM to:
+
+    1. Determine intent: ``approved`` (bool).
+    2. Extract any **modified arguments** the user specified.
+
+    Args:
+        text:       The raw user reply text.
+        tool_name:  Name of the tool awaiting approval.
+        arguments:  Original arguments dict the tool would be called with.
+        risk_level: Risk classification string.
+
+    Returns:
+        ``{"approved": bool, "reason": str, "modified_args": dict}``
+        where *modified_args* may be empty if no modifications were requested.
+    """
+    try:
+        from openai import OpenAI
+    except ImportError:
+        logger.warning("openai package not installed — cannot classify with LLM")
+        return {"approved": False, "reason": "LLM classification unavailable", "modified_args": {}}
+
+    import json as _json
+    import os as _os
+
+    args_str = _json.dumps(arguments, indent=2, default=str)
+
+    system_prompt = (
+        "You are a tool-approval classifier. A human was asked to approve or deny "
+        "a tool execution and replied with a free-text message. Your job:\n"
+        "1. Determine if the human APPROVED or DENIED the execution.\n"
+        "2. Extract any MODIFIED ARGUMENTS from their reply.\n\n"
+        "Respond with ONLY valid JSON (no markdown fences):\n"
+        '{"approved": true/false, "reason": "short explanation", '
+        '"modified_args": {"arg_name": "new_value", ...}}\n\n'
+        "Rules:\n"
+        '- If the reply clearly means yes/approve/go ahead (even with extra context), set approved=true.\n'
+        '- If the reply clearly means no/deny/reject, set approved=false.\n'
+        "- If the reply contains corrections or new values for any of the original arguments, "
+        "include them in modified_args using the EXACT original argument key names.\n"
+        "- modified_args should be empty {} if no modifications were mentioned.\n"
+        "- Only include arguments that were actually changed, not unchanged ones.\n"
+    )
+
+    user_prompt = (
+        f"Tool: {tool_name}\n"
+        f"Risk: {risk_level}\n"
+        f"Original arguments:\n{args_str}\n\n"
+        f"Human reply: \"{text}\"\n\n"
+        "Classify this reply as JSON:"
+    )
+
+    try:
+        client = OpenAI(
+            api_key=_os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY", ""),
+            base_url=_os.environ.get("OPENAI_BASE_URL"),
+        )
+        response = client.chat.completions.create(
+            model=_os.environ.get("APPROVAL_LLM_MODEL", "gpt-4o-mini"),
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": system_prompt},
+                {"role": "user", "content": user_prompt},
+            ],
+            temperature=0,
+            max_tokens=300,
+        )
+        raw = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+        # Strip markdown code fences if present
+        if raw.startswith("```"):
+            raw = raw.split("\n", 1)[-1].rsplit("```", 1)[0].strip()
+        result = _json.loads(raw)
+        return {
+            "approved": bool(result.get("approved", False)),
+            "reason": str(result.get("reason", text)),
+            "modified_args": result.get("modified_args", {}),
+        }
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"LLM approval classification failed: {e}")
+        return {"approved": False, "reason": f"Could not classify response: {text}", "modified_args": {}}
+
+
+def sync_wrapper(async_fn, timeout: float):
+    """Run *async_fn* (a coroutine) synchronously, handling nested loops."""
+    try:
+        loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+    except RuntimeError:
+        loop = None
+
+    if loop and loop.is_running():
+        import concurrent.futures
+        with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=1) as pool:
+            future = pool.submit(asyncio.run, async_fn)
+            return future.result(timeout=timeout + 10)
+    else:
+        return asyncio.run(async_fn)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_chunk.py

@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+"""
+Markdown-aware message chunking for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Splits long bot responses at paragraph boundaries while preserving
+code fences and markdown structure.  Inspired by OpenClaw's chunk.ts
+but kept minimal (~120 lines).
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonai.bots._chunk import chunk_message
+
+    chunks = chunk_message(text, max_length=4096, preserve_fences=True)
+    for chunk in chunks:
+        await bot.send_message(channel_id, chunk)
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import re
+from typing import List
+
+
+def chunk_message(
+    text: str,
+    max_length: int = 4096,
+    preserve_fences: bool = True,
+) -> List[str]:
+    """Split *text* into chunks of at most *max_length* characters.
+
+    Splitting strategy (in priority order):
+    1. **Paragraph boundaries** (blank lines ``\\n\\n``)
+    2. **Sentence boundaries** (``. `` followed by uppercase or newline)
+    3. **Hard split** at *max_length* (last resort)
+
+    When *preserve_fences* is True, code fence blocks are never split
+    even if they exceed *max_length*.
+
+    Args:
+        text: The message text to split.
+        max_length: Maximum characters per chunk.
+        preserve_fences: Keep code fences intact (default True).
+
+    Returns:
+        List of text chunks.
+    """
+    if not text:
+        return [""]
+
+    if len(text) <= max_length:
+        return [text]
+
+    # Split into paragraphs (double newline)
+    paragraphs = re.split(r"\n\n", text)
+
+    chunks: List[str] = []
+    current = ""
+
+    for para in paragraphs:
+        candidate = (current + "\n\n" + para) if current else para
+
+        # Check if this paragraph is inside a fence span
+        # If the candidate is small enough, accumulate
+        if len(candidate) <= max_length:
+            current = candidate
+            continue
+
+        # Candidate too long — flush current first
+        if current:
+            chunks.append(current.strip())
+            current = ""
+
+        # Now handle the paragraph itself
+        if len(para) <= max_length:
+            current = para
+        elif preserve_fences and _is_fence_block(para):
+            # Code fence block — keep intact even if over limit
+            chunks.append(para.strip())
+        else:
+            # Paragraph too long — split at sentences or hard-split
+            sub_chunks = _split_long_paragraph(para, max_length)
+            chunks.extend(sub_chunks[:-1])
+            current = sub_chunks[-1] if sub_chunks else ""
+
+    if current.strip():
+        chunks.append(current.strip())
+
+    return chunks if chunks else [""]
+
+
+def _is_fence_block(text: str) -> bool:
+    """Check if text is (or contains) a code fence block."""
+    stripped = text.strip()
+    return stripped.startswith("```")
+
+
+def _split_long_paragraph(text: str, max_length: int) -> List[str]:
+    """Split a long paragraph at sentence boundaries, then hard-split."""
+    # Try sentence boundaries first
+    sentences = re.split(r"(?<=[.!?])\s+", text)
+
+    if len(sentences) > 1:
+        chunks: List[str] = []
+        current = ""
+        for sentence in sentences:
+            candidate = (current + " " + sentence) if current else sentence
+            if len(candidate) <= max_length:
+                current = candidate
+            else:
+                if current:
+                    chunks.append(current.strip())
+                if len(sentence) <= max_length:
+                    current = sentence
+                else:
+                    # Sentence itself too long — hard split
+                    chunks.extend(_hard_split(sentence, max_length))
+                    current = ""
+        if current.strip():
+            chunks.append(current.strip())
+        return chunks if chunks else [""]
+
+    # No sentence boundaries — hard split
+    return _hard_split(text, max_length)
+
+
+def _hard_split(text: str, max_length: int) -> List[str]:
+    """Last-resort character-level split."""
+    return [text[i:i + max_length] for i in range(0, len(text), max_length)]

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_config_schema.py

@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+"""
+Pydantic-based config schema validation for bot.yaml / gateway.yaml.
+
+Provides clear, human-friendly error messages when configuration is invalid.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import os
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, Field, field_validator, model_validator
+
+
+class AgentConfigSchema(BaseModel):
+    """Schema for agent configuration in bot.yaml."""
+    name: str = "assistant"
+    instructions: str = ""
+    model: str = "gpt-4o-mini"
+    memory: bool = False
+    tools: List[str] = Field(default_factory=list)
+
+
+class ChannelConfigSchema(BaseModel):
+    """Schema for a single channel configuration."""
+    token: str = ""
+    group_policy: str = "respond_all"  # respond_all, mention_only, command_only
+    allowlist: List[str] = Field(default_factory=list)
+    blocklist: List[str] = Field(default_factory=list)
+    webhook_url: Optional[str] = None
+    
+    @field_validator("token")
+    @classmethod
+    def resolve_env_var(cls, v: str) -> str:
+        """Resolve ${ENV_VAR} references in token."""
+        if v.startswith("${") and v.endswith("}"):
+            env_key = v[2:-1]
+            resolved = os.environ.get(env_key, "")
+            if not resolved:
+                raise ValueError(
+                    f"Environment variable '{env_key}' not set. "
+                    f"Set it with: export {env_key}=your_token"
+                )
+            return resolved
+        return v
+    
+    @field_validator("group_policy")
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_group_policy(cls, v: str) -> str:
+        allowed = {"respond_all", "mention_only", "command_only"}
+        if v not in allowed:
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Invalid group_policy '{v}'. Must be one of: {', '.join(sorted(allowed))}"
+            )
+        return v
+
+
+class RoutingConfigSchema(BaseModel):
+    """Schema for agent routing configuration."""
+    default: str = "assistant"
+    rules: Dict[str, str] = Field(default_factory=dict)
+
+
+class DaemonConfigSchema(BaseModel):
+    """Schema for daemon/service configuration."""
+    enabled: bool = False
+    restart: str = "always"  # always, on_failure, never
+    
+    @field_validator("restart")
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_restart(cls, v: str) -> str:
+        allowed = {"always", "on_failure", "never"}
+        if v not in allowed:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid restart policy '{v}'. Must be one of: {', '.join(sorted(allowed))}")
+        return v
+
+
+class BotYamlSchema(BaseModel):
+    """Full schema for bot.yaml configuration."""
+    agent: Optional[AgentConfigSchema] = None
+    channels: Dict[str, ChannelConfigSchema] = Field(default_factory=dict)
+    routing: Optional[RoutingConfigSchema] = None
+    daemon: Optional[DaemonConfigSchema] = None
+    
+    @model_validator(mode="after")
+    def validate_channels_exist(self):
+        """Ensure at least one channel is configured."""
+        if not self.channels:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "No channels configured. Add at least one channel "
+                "(telegram, discord, slack, whatsapp) to your bot.yaml"
+            )
+        # Validate channel names
+        valid_platforms = {"telegram", "discord", "slack", "whatsapp"}
+        for name in self.channels:
+            if name not in valid_platforms:
+                raise ValueError(
+                    f"Unknown channel '{name}'. Supported: {', '.join(sorted(valid_platforms))}"
+                )
+        return self
+
+
+def validate_bot_config(raw: Dict[str, Any]) -> BotYamlSchema:
+    """Validate a raw YAML dict against the bot config schema.
+    
+    Args:
+        raw: Parsed YAML dictionary
+        
+    Returns:
+        Validated BotYamlSchema
+        
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: With human-friendly error messages
+    """
+    try:
+        return BotYamlSchema(**raw)
+    except Exception as e:
+        # Re-raise with user-friendly message
+        msg = str(e)
+        # Strip pydantic internals for cleaner output
+        if "validation error" in msg.lower():
+            lines = msg.split("\n")
+            clean_lines = [line for line in lines if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith("For further")]
+            msg = "\n".join(clean_lines)
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid bot.yaml configuration:\n{msg}") from None
+
+
+def load_and_validate_bot_yaml(path: str) -> BotYamlSchema:
+    """Load and validate a bot.yaml file.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path to the YAML file
+        
+    Returns:
+        Validated config schema
+        
+    Raises:
+        FileNotFoundError: If file doesn't exist
+        ValueError: If config is invalid
+    """
+    import yaml
+    
+    if not os.path.exists(path):
+        raise FileNotFoundError(
+            f"Config file not found: {path}\n"
+            f"Run 'praisonai onboard' to create one, or create it manually."
+        )
+    
+    with open(path) as f:
+        raw = yaml.safe_load(f) or {}
+    
+    return validate_bot_config(raw)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_debounce.py

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+"""
+Inbound message debounce for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Coalesces rapid messages from the same user into a single
+agent.chat() call, preventing duplicate processing and wasted tokens.
+
+Usage::
+
+    debouncer = InboundDebouncer(debounce_ms=1500)
+    coalesced = await debouncer.debounce("user123", "hello")
+    # If user sends "world" within 1500ms, both are joined:
+    # coalesced == "hello\\nworld"
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+from typing import Dict, List
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class InboundDebouncer:
+    """Per-user message debouncer.
+
+    Buffers rapid messages from the same user and flushes them as a
+    single joined string after ``debounce_ms`` of silence.
+
+    Args:
+        debounce_ms: Debounce window in milliseconds.  0 = disabled
+            (immediate pass-through).
+        separator: String used to join coalesced messages.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        debounce_ms: int = 0,
+        separator: str = "\n",
+    ) -> None:
+        self._debounce_s = max(0, debounce_ms) / 1000.0
+        self._separator = separator
+        self._buffers: Dict[str, List[str]] = {}
+        self._timers: Dict[str, asyncio.TimerHandle] = {}
+        self._futures: Dict[str, List[asyncio.Future]] = {}
+        self._locks: Dict[str, asyncio.Lock] = {}
+
+    def _get_lock(self, user_id: str) -> asyncio.Lock:
+        if user_id not in self._locks:
+            self._locks[user_id] = asyncio.Lock()
+        return self._locks[user_id]
+
+    async def debounce(self, user_id: str, text: str) -> str:
+        """Buffer *text* for *user_id* and return coalesced result.
+
+        If ``debounce_ms == 0``, returns *text* immediately (no buffering).
+
+        Otherwise, waits for the debounce window to expire, then returns
+        all buffered messages joined by ``separator``.
+
+        Returns:
+            The (possibly coalesced) message text.
+        """
+        if self._debounce_s <= 0:
+            return text
+
+        lock = self._get_lock(user_id)
+        async with lock:
+            loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+            future: asyncio.Future = loop.create_future()
+
+            # Add to buffer
+            if user_id not in self._buffers:
+                self._buffers[user_id] = []
+                self._futures[user_id] = []
+
+            self._buffers[user_id].append(text)
+            self._futures[user_id].append(future)
+
+            # Cancel existing timer and reschedule
+            if user_id in self._timers:
+                self._timers[user_id].cancel()
+
+            self._timers[user_id] = loop.call_later(
+                self._debounce_s,
+                self._flush,
+                user_id,
+            )
+
+        # Wait for flush (outside lock so other messages can enqueue)
+        return await future
+
+    def _flush(self, user_id: str) -> None:
+        """Flush the buffer for *user_id*, resolving all pending futures."""
+        messages = self._buffers.pop(user_id, [])
+        futures = self._futures.pop(user_id, [])
+        self._timers.pop(user_id, None)
+
+        if not messages:
+            return
+
+        coalesced = self._separator.join(messages)
+        for fut in futures:
+            if not fut.done():
+                fut.set_result(coalesced)
+
+    @property
+    def pending_count(self) -> int:
+        """Number of users with buffered messages."""
+        return len(self._buffers)
+
+    def cancel_all(self) -> int:
+        """Cancel all pending debounce timers.  Returns count cancelled."""
+        count = 0
+        for user_id in list(self._timers.keys()):
+            handle = self._timers.pop(user_id, None)
+            if handle:
+                handle.cancel()
+                count += 1
+            # Resolve futures with whatever is buffered
+            self._flush(user_id)
+        return count

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_discord_approval.py

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+"""
+Discord Approval Backend for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Implements the ApprovalProtocol by sending embed messages to a Discord channel
+via REST API and polling for text-reply responses containing approval keywords.
+
+Uses raw aiohttp HTTP calls to the Discord REST API — does NOT depend on
+``discord.py`` to avoid gateway conflicts with a running DiscordBot.
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    from praisonai.bots import DiscordApproval
+
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="assistant",
+        tools=[execute_command],
+        approval=DiscordApproval(channel_id="123456789"),  # token from DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN env
+    )
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import os
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+
+from ._approval_base import classify_keyword, classify_with_llm, sync_wrapper
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+_DISCORD_API_BASE = "https://discord.com/api/v10"
+
+
+class DiscordApproval:
+    """Approval backend that sends Discord embeds and polls for text replies.
+
+    Posts a rich embed message to a Discord channel, then polls the channel
+    for text replies containing approval/denial keywords.
+
+    Satisfies :class:`praisonaiagents.approval.protocols.ApprovalProtocol`.
+
+    Args:
+        token: Discord bot token. Falls back to ``DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN`` env var.
+        channel_id: Discord channel ID to send approval requests to.
+        timeout: Max seconds to wait for a response (default 300 = 5 min).
+        poll_interval: Seconds between polls (default 3.0).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonai.bots import DiscordApproval
+        agent = Agent(name="bot", approval=DiscordApproval(channel_id="1234567890"))
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        token: Optional[str] = None,
+        channel_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        timeout: float = 300,
+        poll_interval: float = 3.0,
+    ):
+        self._token = token or os.environ.get("DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN", "")
+        if not self._token:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Discord bot token is required. Pass token= or set DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN env var."
+            )
+        self._channel_id = channel_id or ""
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._poll_interval = poll_interval
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        masked = f"...{self._token[-4:]}" if len(self._token) > 4 else "***"
+        return f"DiscordApproval(channel_id={self._channel_id!r}, token={masked!r})"
+
+    # ── Internal Discord API helper ────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _discord_api(
+        self,
+        method: str,
+        path: str,
+        payload: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Call a Discord REST API endpoint. Override in tests for mocking."""
+        import aiohttp
+
+        url = f"{_DISCORD_API_BASE}{path}"
+        headers = {
+            "Authorization": f"Bot {self._token}",
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+        }
+
+        async def _do_request(s):
+            if method.upper() == "GET":
+                async with s.get(
+                    url, headers=headers,
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+                ) as resp:
+                    return await resp.json()
+            else:
+                async with s.post(
+                    url, headers=headers, json=payload or {},
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+                ) as resp:
+                    return await resp.json()
+
+        if session is not None:
+            return await _do_request(session)
+        else:
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as _session:
+                return await _do_request(_session)
+
+    # ── ApprovalProtocol implementation ─────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Send a Discord embed and poll for approval/denial text reply."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+        import aiohttp
+
+        channel_id = self._channel_id
+        if not channel_id:
+            return ApprovalDecision(
+                approved=False,
+                reason="No Discord channel_id configured",
+            )
+
+        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+            # 1. Post approval embed
+            embed = self._build_embed(request)
+            content = self._build_fallback_text(request)
+
+            try:
+                post_data = await self._discord_api("POST",
+                    f"/channels/{channel_id}/messages",
+                    {"content": content, "embeds": [embed]},
+                    session=session,
+                )
+
+                msg_id = post_data.get("id")
+                if not msg_id:
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=False,
+                        reason=f"Failed to post Discord message: {post_data.get('message', 'unknown')}",
+                    )
+
+                # 2. Poll for text reply
+                decision = await self._poll_for_response(
+                    channel_id, msg_id, request=request, session=session,
+                )
+
+                # 3. Update original message with result
+                await self._update_message(
+                    channel_id, msg_id, request, decision, session=session,
+                )
+
+                return decision
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"DiscordApproval error: {e}")
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=False,
+                    reason=f"Discord approval error: {e}",
+                )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Synchronous wrapper — runs async method in a new event loop."""
+        return sync_wrapper(self.request_approval(request), self._timeout)
+
+    # ── Embed Builder ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    def _build_embed(self, request) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Build a Discord embed for the approval message."""
+        risk_colors = {
+            "critical": 0xFF0000,
+            "high": 0xFF8C00,
+            "medium": 0xFFD700,
+            "low": 0x00FF00,
+        }
+
+        args_lines = []
+        for key, value in request.arguments.items():
+            val_str = str(value)
+            if len(val_str) > 100:
+                val_str = val_str[:97] + "..."
+            args_lines.append(f"`{key}`: `{val_str}`")
+        args_text = "\n".join(args_lines) if args_lines else "_(none)_"
+
+        fields = [
+            {"name": "Tool", "value": f"`{request.tool_name}`", "inline": True},
+            {"name": "Risk", "value": request.risk_level.upper(), "inline": True},
+            {"name": "Arguments", "value": args_text, "inline": False},
+        ]
+        if request.agent_name:
+            fields.insert(2, {"name": "Agent", "value": request.agent_name, "inline": True})
+
+        return {
+            "title": "🔒 Tool Approval Required",
+            "color": risk_colors.get(request.risk_level, 0x808080),
+            "fields": fields,
+            "footer": {"text": f"Reply yes/no, or with modifications (e.g. 'yes, but use ~/Downloads') (timeout: {int(self._timeout)}s)"},
+        }
+
+    def _build_fallback_text(self, request) -> str:
+        return (
+            f"🔒 Tool Approval Required: `{request.tool_name}` "
+            f"(risk: {request.risk_level}). "
+            f"Reply yes to approve or no to deny."
+        )
+
+    # ── Polling ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _poll_for_response(
+        self,
+        channel_id: str,
+        message_id: str,
+        request: Optional[Any] = None,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Any:
+        """Poll channel messages for a reply after the approval message."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        deadline = time.monotonic() + self._timeout
+
+        while time.monotonic() < deadline:
+            await asyncio.sleep(self._poll_interval)
+
+            try:
+                data = await self._discord_api("GET",
+                    f"/channels/{channel_id}/messages?after={message_id}&limit=10",
+                    session=session,
+                )
+
+                if isinstance(data, dict) and data.get("message"):
+                    logger.warning(f"Discord poll error: {data.get('message')}")
+                    continue
+
+                if not isinstance(data, list):
+                    continue
+
+                for msg in data:
+                    # Skip bot messages
+                    author = msg.get("author", {})
+                    if author.get("bot"):
+                        continue
+
+                    text = msg.get("content", "").strip()
+                    user_id = author.get("id", "unknown")
+                    username = author.get("username", user_id)
+                    kw = classify_keyword(text)
+
+                    if kw == "approve":
+                        return ApprovalDecision(
+                            approved=True,
+                            reason=f"Approved via Discord by {username}",
+                            approver=user_id,
+                            metadata={"platform": "discord", "message_id": msg.get("id")},
+                        )
+                    if kw == "deny":
+                        return ApprovalDecision(
+                            approved=False,
+                            reason=f"Denied via Discord by {username}",
+                            approver=user_id,
+                            metadata={"platform": "discord", "message_id": msg.get("id")},
+                        )
+
+                    # Not a simple keyword — use LLM to classify
+                    if kw is None and text and request is not None:
+                        try:
+                            llm_result = await classify_with_llm(
+                                text=text,
+                                tool_name=request.tool_name,
+                                arguments=request.arguments,
+                                risk_level=request.risk_level,
+                            )
+                            return ApprovalDecision(
+                                approved=llm_result["approved"],
+                                reason=llm_result["reason"],
+                                approver=user_id,
+                                modified_args=llm_result.get("modified_args", {}),
+                                metadata={
+                                    "platform": "discord",
+                                    "message_id": msg.get("id"),
+                                    "llm_classified": True,
+                                    "original_text": text,
+                                },
+                            )
+                        except Exception as llm_err:
+                            logger.warning(f"LLM classification failed: {llm_err}")
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Discord poll exception: {e}")
+
+        return ApprovalDecision(
+            approved=False,
+            reason=f"Timed out waiting for Discord approval ({int(self._timeout)}s)",
+            metadata={"platform": "discord", "timeout": True},
+        )
+
+    # ── Message Update ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _update_message(
+        self,
+        channel_id: str,
+        message_id: str,
+        request,
+        decision,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Update the original approval message with the decision."""
+        if decision.approved:
+            status_emoji = "✅"
+            status_text = "Approved"
+            color = 0x00FF00
+        else:
+            status_emoji = "❌"
+            status_text = "Denied"
+            color = 0xFF0000
+
+        approver = decision.approver or "system"
+
+        embed = {
+            "title": f"{status_emoji} Tool {status_text}",
+            "color": color,
+            "fields": [
+                {"name": "Tool", "value": f"`{request.tool_name}`", "inline": True},
+                {"name": "Decision", "value": status_text, "inline": True},
+            ],
+        }
+        if decision.approver:
+            embed["fields"].append({"name": "By", "value": f"<@{approver}>", "inline": True})
+
+        try:
+            import aiohttp
+            url = f"{_DISCORD_API_BASE}/channels/{channel_id}/messages/{message_id}"
+            headers = {
+                "Authorization": f"Bot {self._token}",
+                "Content-Type": "application/json",
+            }
+            payload = {
+                "content": f"{status_emoji} Tool {status_text}: `{request.tool_name}`",
+                "embeds": [embed],
+            }
+            if session is not None:
+                async with session.patch(
+                    url, headers=headers, json=payload,
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+                ) as resp:
+                    data = await resp.json()
+            else:
+                async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as _session:
+                    async with _session.patch(
+                        url, headers=headers, json=payload,
+                        timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+                    ) as resp:
+                        data = await resp.json()
+
+            if isinstance(data, dict) and data.get("message"):
+                logger.warning(f"Failed to update Discord message: {data.get('message')}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to update Discord message: {e}")

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_http_approval.py

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+"""
+HTTP Approval Backend for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Implements the ApprovalProtocol by starting a lightweight local HTTP server
+that serves a minimal approval dashboard.  Approvers visit the URL in a
+browser and click Approve / Deny.
+
+Uses aiohttp.web — no extra dependencies beyond what PraisonAI already ships.
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    from praisonai.bots import HTTPApproval
+
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="assistant",
+        tools=[execute_command],
+        approval=HTTPApproval(host="0.0.0.0", port=8899),
+    )
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import time
+import uuid
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class HTTPApproval:
+    """Approval backend that serves a local HTTP dashboard for approvals.
+
+    Starts an ephemeral aiohttp web server when the first approval is
+    requested.  Each approval gets a unique URL.  The approver opens the
+    URL in a browser and clicks Approve or Deny.
+
+    Satisfies :class:`praisonaiagents.approval.protocols.ApprovalProtocol`.
+
+    Args:
+        host: Bind address (default ``127.0.0.1``).
+        port: Port to listen on (default ``8899``).
+        timeout: Max seconds to wait for a response (default 300).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonai.bots import HTTPApproval
+        agent = Agent(name="bot", approval=HTTPApproval(port=8899))
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        host: str = "127.0.0.1",
+        port: int = 8899,
+        timeout: float = 300,
+    ):
+        self._host = host
+        self._port = port
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._pending: Dict[str, Optional[Dict[str, Any]]] = {}
+        self._server_started = False
+        self._runner: Optional[Any] = None
+        self._site: Optional[Any] = None
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"HTTPApproval(host={self._host!r}, port={self._port})"
+
+    # ── Web server ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _ensure_server(self) -> None:
+        """Start the aiohttp web server if not already running."""
+        if self._server_started:
+            return
+
+        from aiohttp import web
+
+        app = web.Application()
+        app.router.add_get("/approve/{request_id}", self._handle_page)
+        app.router.add_post("/approve/{request_id}/decide", self._handle_decide)
+
+        self._runner = web.AppRunner(app)
+        await self._runner.setup()
+        self._site = web.TCPSite(self._runner, self._host, self._port)
+        await self._site.start()
+        self._server_started = True
+        logger.info(f"HTTPApproval server started on http://{self._host}:{self._port}")
+
+    async def _handle_page(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Serve the approval page HTML."""
+        from aiohttp import web
+
+        request_id = request.match_info["request_id"]
+        pending = self._pending.get(request_id)
+
+        if pending is None:
+            return web.Response(text="Approval request not found or already decided.", status=404)
+
+        if pending.get("decided"):
+            return web.Response(text="This approval has already been decided.", status=200)
+
+        info = pending.get("info", {})
+        html = self._build_html(request_id, info)
+        return web.Response(text=html, content_type="text/html")
+
+    async def _handle_decide(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Handle approve/deny POST."""
+        from aiohttp import web
+
+        request_id = request.match_info["request_id"]
+        pending = self._pending.get(request_id)
+
+        if pending is None:
+            return web.Response(text="Not found", status=404)
+        if pending.get("decided"):
+            return web.Response(text="Already decided", status=200)
+
+        try:
+            body = await request.json()
+        except Exception:
+            body = {}
+
+        decision = body.get("decision", "deny")
+        pending["decided"] = True
+        pending["approved"] = decision == "approve"
+        pending["reason"] = body.get("reason", f"{'Approved' if pending['approved'] else 'Denied'} via HTTP dashboard")
+        pending["approver"] = body.get("approver", "http_user")
+
+        return web.json_response({"ok": True, "decision": decision})
+
+    def _build_html(self, request_id: str, info: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
+        """Build a minimal approval page."""
+        tool_name = info.get("tool_name", "unknown")
+        risk_level = info.get("risk_level", "unknown")
+        agent_name = info.get("agent_name", "")
+        arguments = info.get("arguments", {})
+
+        args_html = ""
+        for k, v in arguments.items():
+            val_str = str(v)
+            if len(val_str) > 200:
+                val_str = val_str[:197] + "..."
+            args_html += f"<tr><td><code>{k}</code></td><td><code>{val_str}</code></td></tr>"
+
+        risk_colors = {
+            "critical": "#FF0000", "high": "#FF8C00",
+            "medium": "#FFD700", "low": "#00CC00",
+        }
+        risk_color = risk_colors.get(risk_level, "#888")
+
+        return f"""<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html><head><meta charset="utf-8"><title>Tool Approval Required</title>
+<style>
+body {{ font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; max-width: 600px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 20px; background: #1a1a2e; color: #eee; }}
+h1 {{ color: #fff; }} table {{ width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0; }}
+td {{ padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; }} code {{ background: #2a2a4a; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; }}
+.risk {{ display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; background: {risk_color}; }}
+.buttons {{ display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }}
+.btn {{ padding: 12px 32px; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; }}
+.approve {{ background: #00CC00; color: #000; }} .deny {{ background: #FF4444; color: #fff; }}
+.done {{ text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; font-size: 18px; }}
+</style></head><body>
+<h1>🔒 Tool Approval Required</h1>
+<p><strong>Tool:</strong> <code>{tool_name}</code></p>
+<p><strong>Risk:</strong> <span class="risk">{risk_level.upper()}</span></p>
+{"<p><strong>Agent:</strong> " + agent_name + "</p>" if agent_name else ""}
+<h3>Arguments</h3>
+<table>{args_html if args_html else "<tr><td><em>none</em></td></tr>"}</table>
+<div class="buttons">
+  <button class="btn approve" onclick="decide('approve')">✅ Approve</button>
+  <button class="btn deny" onclick="decide('deny')">❌ Deny</button>
+</div>
+<div class="done" id="result" style="display:none"></div>
+<script>
+async function decide(d) {{
+  const res = await fetch('/approve/{request_id}/decide', {{
+    method: 'POST', headers: {{'Content-Type': 'application/json'}},
+    body: JSON.stringify({{decision: d}})
+  }});
+  document.querySelector('.buttons').style.display = 'none';
+  document.getElementById('result').style.display = 'block';
+  document.getElementById('result').textContent = d === 'approve' ? '✅ Approved' : '❌ Denied';
+}}
+</script></body></html>"""
+
+    # ── ApprovalProtocol implementation ─────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Start server, register request, poll for decision."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        await self._ensure_server()
+
+        request_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
+        self._pending[request_id] = {
+            "decided": False,
+            "approved": False,
+            "info": {
+                "tool_name": request.tool_name,
+                "arguments": request.arguments,
+                "risk_level": request.risk_level,
+                "agent_name": request.agent_name,
+            },
+        }
+
+        url = f"http://{self._host}:{self._port}/approve/{request_id}"
+        logger.info(f"HTTPApproval: Waiting for decision at {url}")
+
+        # Poll for decision
+        deadline = time.monotonic() + self._timeout
+        while time.monotonic() < deadline:
+            await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
+
+            pending = self._pending.get(request_id, {})
+            if pending.get("decided"):
+                # Cleanup
+                del self._pending[request_id]
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=pending["approved"],
+                    reason=pending.get("reason", ""),
+                    approver=pending.get("approver"),
+                    metadata={"platform": "http", "request_id": request_id, "url": url},
+                )
+
+        # Timeout — cleanup
+        self._pending.pop(request_id, None)
+        return ApprovalDecision(
+            approved=False,
+            reason=f"Timed out waiting for HTTP approval ({int(self._timeout)}s)",
+            metadata={"platform": "http", "request_id": request_id, "timeout": True},
+        )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Synchronous wrapper — runs async method in a new event loop."""
+        try:
+            loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            loop = None
+
+        if loop and loop.is_running():
+            import concurrent.futures
+            with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=1) as pool:
+                future = pool.submit(asyncio.run, self.request_approval(request))
+                return future.result(timeout=self._timeout + 10)
+        else:
+            return asyncio.run(self.request_approval(request))
+
+    async def shutdown(self) -> None:
+        """Stop the HTTP server gracefully."""
+        if self._runner:
+            await self._runner.cleanup()
+            self._server_started = False
+            logger.info("HTTPApproval server stopped")

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_resilience.py

@@ -0,0 +1,252 @@
+"""
+Resilience utilities for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Provides exponential backoff, recoverable error detection,
+and connection monitoring primitives.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import random
+import time
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from typing import Optional, Set
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class BackoffPolicy:
+    """Exponential backoff configuration.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        initial_ms: Initial delay in milliseconds
+        max_ms: Maximum delay in milliseconds
+        factor: Multiplicative factor per attempt
+        jitter: Random jitter fraction (0.0 - 1.0)
+        max_attempts: Max retry attempts (0 = unlimited)
+    """
+    
+    initial_ms: float = 2000.0
+    max_ms: float = 30000.0
+    factor: float = 1.8
+    jitter: float = 0.25
+    max_attempts: int = 0
+
+
+# Default policies
+TELEGRAM_BACKOFF = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=2000, max_ms=30000, factor=1.8, jitter=0.25)
+DISCORD_BACKOFF = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=3000, max_ms=60000, factor=2.0, jitter=0.2)
+SLACK_BACKOFF = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=2000, max_ms=30000, factor=1.5, jitter=0.3)
+WHATSAPP_BACKOFF = BackoffPolicy(initial_ms=5000, max_ms=60000, factor=2.0, jitter=0.2)
+
+
+def compute_backoff(policy: BackoffPolicy, attempt: int) -> float:
+    """Compute delay for a given attempt number.
+    
+    Args:
+        policy: Backoff configuration
+        attempt: Attempt number (1-based)
+        
+    Returns:
+        Delay in seconds
+    """
+    base_ms = policy.initial_ms * (policy.factor ** (attempt - 1))
+    capped_ms = min(base_ms, policy.max_ms)
+    
+    if policy.jitter > 0:
+        jitter_range = capped_ms * policy.jitter
+        capped_ms += random.uniform(-jitter_range, jitter_range)
+    
+    return max(0, capped_ms / 1000.0)
+
+
+# Common recoverable error patterns across platforms
+_RECOVERABLE_PATTERNS: Set[str] = {
+    "timeout",
+    "timed out",
+    "connection reset",
+    "connection refused",
+    "connection aborted",
+    "network unreachable",
+    "network is unreachable",
+    "temporary failure",
+    "service unavailable",
+    "bad gateway",
+    "gateway timeout",
+    "too many requests",
+    "rate limit",
+    "rate_limited",
+    "internal server error",
+    "server error",
+    "eof occurred",
+    "broken pipe",
+    "reset by peer",
+    "name resolution",
+    "dns resolution",
+    "ssl",
+    "certificate",
+}
+
+# Telegram-specific patterns
+_TELEGRAM_RECOVERABLE: Set[str] = {
+    "getupdates",
+    "conflict",
+    "terminated by other",
+    "restart",
+    "flood",
+    "retry after",
+    "webhook",
+}
+
+
+def is_recoverable_error(err: BaseException, platform: str = "") -> bool:
+    """Check if an error is likely transient/recoverable.
+    
+    Args:
+        err: The exception to check
+        platform: Optional platform name for platform-specific checks
+        
+    Returns:
+        True if the error is likely transient
+    """
+    msg = str(err).lower()
+    err_type = type(err).__name__.lower()
+    
+    # Check common patterns
+    for pattern in _RECOVERABLE_PATTERNS:
+        if pattern in msg or pattern in err_type:
+            return True
+    
+    # Platform-specific checks
+    if platform == "telegram":
+        for pattern in _TELEGRAM_RECOVERABLE:
+            if pattern in msg:
+                return True
+        # HTTP 409 = getUpdates conflict (another bot instance)
+        if hasattr(err, 'error_code') and getattr(err, 'error_code', None) == 409:
+            return True
+    
+    # Check for common HTTP status codes
+    status = getattr(err, 'status', None) or getattr(err, 'status_code', None)
+    if isinstance(status, int) and status in (408, 429, 500, 502, 503, 504):
+        return True
+    
+    # asyncio timeouts
+    if isinstance(err, (asyncio.TimeoutError, TimeoutError, ConnectionError, OSError)):
+        return True
+    
+    return False
+
+
+def is_conflict_error(err: BaseException) -> bool:
+    """Check if error is a Telegram getUpdates 409 conflict.
+    
+    This happens when another bot instance is using the same token.
+    """
+    msg = str(err).lower()
+    status = getattr(err, 'error_code', None) or getattr(err, 'status_code', None)
+    
+    if status == 409:
+        return True
+    if "409" in msg and "conflict" in msg:
+        return True
+    if "getupdates" in msg and ("conflict" in msg or "terminated" in msg):
+        return True
+    
+    return False
+
+
+async def sleep_with_abort(seconds: float, abort_signal: Optional[asyncio.Event] = None) -> bool:
+    """Sleep for a duration, but wake early if abort is signaled.
+    
+    Args:
+        seconds: Duration to sleep
+        abort_signal: Optional event that cancels the sleep
+        
+    Returns:
+        True if sleep completed normally, False if aborted
+    """
+    if abort_signal is None:
+        await asyncio.sleep(seconds)
+        return True
+    
+    try:
+        await asyncio.wait_for(abort_signal.wait(), timeout=seconds)
+        return False  # Aborted
+    except asyncio.TimeoutError:
+        return True  # Normal completion
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ConnectionMonitor:
+    """Tracks connection health with automatic backoff.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        platform: Platform name for error classification
+        policy: Backoff policy for retries
+        attempt: Current retry attempt count
+        last_error: Last error encountered
+        last_error_time: Timestamp of last error
+        total_recoveries: Total successful recoveries
+    """
+    
+    platform: str = ""
+    policy: BackoffPolicy = field(default_factory=BackoffPolicy)
+    attempt: int = 0
+    last_error: Optional[str] = None
+    last_error_time: Optional[float] = None
+    total_recoveries: int = 0
+    
+    def record_success(self) -> None:
+        """Record a successful operation, resetting backoff."""
+        if self.attempt > 0:
+            self.total_recoveries += 1
+            logger.info(
+                f"[{self.platform}] Connection recovered after "
+                f"{self.attempt} attempt(s)"
+            )
+        self.attempt = 0
+        self.last_error = None
+        self.last_error_time = None
+    
+    def record_error(self, err: BaseException) -> float:
+        """Record an error and compute next delay.
+        
+        Args:
+            err: The error that occurred
+            
+        Returns:
+            Delay in seconds before next retry
+        """
+        self.attempt += 1
+        self.last_error = str(err)
+        self.last_error_time = time.time()
+        
+        delay = compute_backoff(self.policy, self.attempt)
+        
+        logger.warning(
+            f"[{self.platform}] Error (attempt {self.attempt}): "
+            f"{self.last_error}; retrying in {delay:.1f}s"
+        )
+        
+        return delay
+    
+    def should_retry(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if we should retry based on policy."""
+        if self.policy.max_attempts <= 0:
+            return True  # Unlimited
+        return self.attempt < self.policy.max_attempts
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> dict:
+        """Serialize for status/health reporting."""
+        return {
+            "platform": self.platform,
+            "attempt": self.attempt,
+            "last_error": self.last_error,
+            "last_error_time": self.last_error_time,
+            "total_recoveries": self.total_recoveries,
+            "max_attempts": self.policy.max_attempts,
+        }

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_session.py

@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ Bots share a single Agent instance but each user needs independent
 chat history.  BotSessionManager swaps the agent's ``chat_history``
 before and after every call so conversations never leak between users.
 
+When a ``store`` (any ``SessionStoreProtocol`` implementation) is
+provided, sessions are **persisted to disk** and survive restarts.
+Without a store, behaviour is identical to the original in-memory mode.
+
 Thread-safety: an ``asyncio.Lock`` per user serialises concurrent
 calls from the same user; different users run in parallel.
 """
@@ -13,7 +17,8 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
 import logging
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, TYPE_CHECKING
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from praisonaiagents import Agent
@@ -26,14 +31,23 @@ class BotSessionManager:
 
     Usage inside a bot message handler::
 
+        # In-memory only (backward compatible)
         session_mgr = BotSessionManager()
+
+        # With persistent store (recommended)
+        from praisonaiagents.session import get_default_session_store
+        session_mgr = BotSessionManager(
+            store=get_default_session_store(),
+            platform="telegram",
+        )
+
         response = await session_mgr.chat(agent, user_id, text)
 
     The manager:
     1. Saves the agent's current ``chat_history``.
-    2. Loads the user's history (or ``[]`` for a new user).
+    2. Loads the user's history from the persistent store (or in-memory cache).
     3. Calls ``agent.chat(prompt)`` (via ``run_in_executor``).
-    4. Saves the updated history back to the user store.
+    4. Persists the updated history back to the store.
     5. Restores the agent's original history.
 
     ``/new`` command → call ``session_mgr.reset(user_id)``.
@@ -43,11 +57,24 @@ class BotSessionManager:
     (e.g. gateway multi-bot mode).
     """
 
-    def __init__(self, max_history: int = 100) -> None:
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        max_history: int = 100,
+        store: Optional[Any] = None,
+        platform: str = "",
+    ) -> None:
         self._histories: Dict[str, List[Dict[str, Any]]] = {}
         self._locks: Dict[str, asyncio.Lock] = {}
         self._agent_locks: Dict[int, asyncio.Lock] = {}
         self._max_history = max_history
+        self._store = store
+        self._platform = platform
+        self._last_active: Dict[str, float] = {}
+
+    def _session_key(self, user_id: str) -> str:
+        """Generate a deterministic session key for persistent storage."""
+        prefix = f"bot_{self._platform}" if self._platform else "bot"
+        return f"{prefix}_{user_id}"
 
     def _get_lock(self, user_id: str) -> asyncio.Lock:
         """Get or create an asyncio.Lock for *user_id*."""
@@ -62,6 +89,43 @@ class BotSessionManager:
             self._agent_locks[agent_id] = asyncio.Lock()
         return self._agent_locks[agent_id]
 
+    def _load_history(self, user_id: str) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Load user history from store (if available) or in-memory cache."""
+        if self._store is not None:
+            key = self._session_key(user_id)
+            try:
+                history = self._store.get_chat_history(key)
+                if history:
+                    return list(history)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning("Failed to load session from store: %s", e)
+        return list(self._histories.get(user_id, []))
+
+    def _save_history(
+        self, user_id: str, history: List[Dict[str, Any]]
+    ) -> None:
+        """Save user history to store (if available) and in-memory cache."""
+        if self._max_history > 0 and len(history) > self._max_history:
+            history = history[-self._max_history:]
+
+        # Always update in-memory cache
+        self._histories[user_id] = history
+
+        if self._store is not None:
+            key = self._session_key(user_id)
+            try:
+                # Clear existing and re-write (atomic update)
+                self._store.clear_session(key)
+                for msg in history:
+                    self._store.add_message(
+                        key,
+                        msg.get("role", "user"),
+                        msg.get("content", ""),
+                        msg.get("metadata"),
+                    )
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning("Failed to persist session to store: %s", e)
+
     async def chat(
         self,
         agent: "Agent",
@@ -76,37 +140,90 @@ class BotSessionManager:
         Uses both a per-user lock (serialise same user) and a per-agent
         lock (prevent concurrent history swaps on a shared Agent).
         """
+        self._last_active[user_id] = time.monotonic()
         user_lock = self._get_lock(user_id)
         agent_lock = self._get_agent_lock(agent)
         async with user_lock:
+            # Load history (may hit disk via run_in_executor for async safety)
+            loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+            user_history = await loop.run_in_executor(
+                None, self._load_history, user_id
+            )
+
             async with agent_lock:
                 # Swap histories
                 saved_history = agent.chat_history
-                agent.chat_history = list(self._histories.get(user_id, []))
+                agent.chat_history = user_history
 
             try:
-                loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
                 response = await loop.run_in_executor(None, agent.chat, prompt)
             finally:
                 async with agent_lock:
-                    # Persist user history and restore agent's original
-                    user_history = agent.chat_history
-                    if self._max_history > 0 and len(user_history) > self._max_history:
-                        user_history = user_history[-self._max_history:]
-                    self._histories[user_id] = user_history
+                    # Capture updated history and restore agent's original
+                    updated_history = agent.chat_history
                     agent.chat_history = saved_history
 
+                # Persist (may hit disk via run_in_executor)
+                await loop.run_in_executor(
+                    None, self._save_history, user_id, updated_history
+                )
+
             return response
 
+    def reap_stale(self, max_age_seconds: int) -> int:
+        """Remove sessions older than *max_age_seconds*.  Returns count reaped.
+
+        Call this periodically or lazily (e.g. on each chat() call) to
+        auto-clean inactive sessions and free memory.
+        """
+        if max_age_seconds <= 0:
+            return 0
+        now = time.monotonic()
+        stale = [
+            uid for uid, ts in self._last_active.items()
+            if (now - ts) > max_age_seconds
+        ]
+        for uid in stale:
+            self._histories.pop(uid, None)
+            self._last_active.pop(uid, None)
+            self._locks.pop(uid, None)
+            if self._store is not None:
+                key = self._session_key(uid)
+                try:
+                    self._store.clear_session(key)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning("Failed to reap session %s: %s", key, e)
+        if stale:
+            logger.debug("BotSessionManager: reaped %d stale sessions", len(stale))
+        return len(stale)
+
     def reset(self, user_id: str) -> bool:
         """Clear a user's session history.  Returns True if it existed."""
         existed = user_id in self._histories
         self._histories.pop(user_id, None)
+        self._last_active.pop(user_id, None)
+
+        if self._store is not None:
+            key = self._session_key(user_id)
+            try:
+                self._store.clear_session(key)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning("Failed to clear session in store: %s", e)
+
         return existed
 
     def reset_all(self) -> int:
         """Clear all user sessions.  Returns the count cleared."""
         count = len(self._histories)
+
+        if self._store is not None:
+            for user_id in list(self._histories.keys()):
+                key = self._session_key(user_id)
+                try:
+                    self._store.clear_session(key)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning("Failed to clear session %s: %s", key, e)
+
         self._histories.clear()
         return count
 

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_slack_approval.py

@@ -0,0 +1,399 @@
+"""
+Slack Approval Backend for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Implements the ApprovalProtocol by sending Block Kit messages to Slack
+and polling for user replies (yes/no) to approve or deny tool executions.
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    from praisonai.bots import SlackApproval
+
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="assistant",
+        tools=[execute_command],
+        approval=SlackApproval(channel="#approvals"),  # token from SLACK_BOT_TOKEN env
+    )
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import os
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+
+from ._approval_base import classify_keyword, classify_with_llm, sync_wrapper
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class SlackApproval:
+    """Approval backend that sends Slack messages and polls for responses.
+
+    Sends a rich Block Kit message with tool details to a Slack channel or DM,
+    then polls ``conversations.history`` for a reply containing an approval
+    or denial keyword.
+
+    Satisfies :class:`praisonaiagents.approval.protocols.ApprovalProtocol`.
+
+    Args:
+        token: Slack bot token (xoxb-...). Falls back to ``SLACK_BOT_TOKEN`` env var.
+        channel: Slack channel ID, channel name, or user ID for DMs.
+        timeout: Max seconds to wait for a response (default 300 = 5 min).
+        poll_interval: Seconds between polls (default 3.0).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonai.bots import SlackApproval
+        agent = Agent(name="bot", approval=SlackApproval(channel="U0ABPEV1HK8"))
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        token: Optional[str] = None,
+        channel: Optional[str] = None,
+        timeout: float = 300,
+        poll_interval: float = 3.0,
+    ):
+        self._token = token or os.environ.get("SLACK_BOT_TOKEN", "")
+        if not self._token:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Slack bot token is required. Pass token= or set SLACK_BOT_TOKEN env var."
+            )
+        self._channel = channel or os.environ.get("SLACK_CHANNEL", "")
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._poll_interval = poll_interval
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        masked = f"xoxb-...{self._token[-4:]}" if len(self._token) > 4 else "***"
+        return f"SlackApproval(channel={self._channel!r}, token={masked!r})"
+
+    # ── Internal Slack API helper ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _slack_api(
+        self,
+        method: str,
+        payload: Dict[str, Any],
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Call a Slack Web API method. Override in tests for mocking.
+
+        Args:
+            method: Slack API method name (e.g. ``chat.postMessage``).
+            payload: JSON payload.
+            session: Optional pre-existing ``aiohttp.ClientSession`` for reuse.
+        """
+        import aiohttp
+
+        url = f"https://slack.com/api/{method}"
+        headers = {
+            "Authorization": f"Bearer {self._token}",
+            "Content-Type": "application/json; charset=utf-8",
+        }
+        if session is not None:
+            async with session.post(
+                url, headers=headers, json=payload,
+                timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+            ) as resp:
+                return await resp.json()
+        else:
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as _session:
+                async with _session.post(
+                    url, headers=headers, json=payload,
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10),
+                ) as resp:
+                    return await resp.json()
+
+    # ── ApprovalProtocol implementation ─────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Send a Slack message and poll for approval/denial.
+
+        Args:
+            request: ApprovalRequest with tool_name, arguments, risk_level, etc.
+
+        Returns:
+            ApprovalDecision with approved=True/False and metadata.
+        """
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        import aiohttp
+
+        channel = self._channel
+        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+            if not channel:
+                try:
+                    data = await self._slack_api("auth.test", {}, session=session)
+                    if data.get("ok"):
+                        channel = data["user_id"]
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+                if not channel:
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=False,
+                        reason="No Slack channel configured and could not resolve bot user",
+                    )
+
+            # 1. Post approval message
+            blocks = self._build_blocks(request)
+            fallback = self._build_fallback_text(request)
+
+            try:
+                post_data = await self._slack_api("chat.postMessage", {
+                    "channel": channel,
+                    "text": fallback,
+                    "blocks": blocks,
+                }, session=session)
+
+                if not post_data.get("ok"):
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=False,
+                        reason=f"Failed to post Slack message: {post_data.get('error', 'unknown')}",
+                    )
+
+                msg_ts = post_data["ts"]
+                msg_channel = post_data["channel"]
+
+                # 2. Poll for response (thread-scoped for multi-agent isolation)
+                decision = await self._poll_for_response(
+                    msg_channel, msg_ts, request=request, session=session,
+                )
+
+                # 3. Update original message with result
+                await self._update_message(
+                    msg_channel, msg_ts, request, decision, session=session,
+                )
+
+                return decision
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"SlackApproval error: {e}")
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=False,
+                    reason=f"Slack approval error: {e}",
+                )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Synchronous wrapper — runs async method in a new event loop."""
+        return sync_wrapper(self.request_approval(request), self._timeout)
+
+    # ── Block Kit Builder ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    def _build_blocks(self, request) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Build Slack Block Kit blocks for the approval message."""
+        risk_emoji = {
+            "critical": "🔴",
+            "high": "🟠",
+            "medium": "🟡",
+            "low": "🟢",
+        }
+        emoji = risk_emoji.get(request.risk_level, "⚪")
+        risk_upper = request.risk_level.upper()
+
+        # Format arguments
+        args_lines = []
+        for key, value in request.arguments.items():
+            val_str = str(value)
+            if len(val_str) > 100:
+                val_str = val_str[:97] + "..."
+            args_lines.append(f"  `{key}`: `{val_str}`")
+        args_text = "\n".join(args_lines) if args_lines else "  _(none)_"
+
+        agent_line = f"\n*Agent:* {request.agent_name}" if request.agent_name else ""
+
+        header_text = (
+            f"🔒 *Tool Approval Required*\n\n"
+            f"*Tool:* `{request.tool_name}`\n"
+            f"*Risk:* {emoji} {risk_upper}{agent_line}\n"
+            f"*Arguments:*\n{args_text}"
+        )
+
+        blocks = [
+            {
+                "type": "section",
+                "text": {"type": "mrkdwn", "text": header_text},
+            },
+            {"type": "divider"},
+            {
+                "type": "context",
+                "elements": [
+                    {
+                        "type": "mrkdwn",
+                        "text": (
+                            f"Reply *yes* to approve or *no* to deny. "
+                            f"You can also reply with modifications "
+                            f"(e.g. _yes, but use ~/Downloads_) "
+                            f"(timeout: {int(self._timeout) if self._timeout is not None else '∞'}s)"
+                        ),
+                    }
+                ],
+            },
+        ]
+        return blocks
+
+    def _build_fallback_text(self, request) -> str:
+        """Build plain-text fallback for notifications."""
+        return (
+            f"🔒 Tool Approval Required: `{request.tool_name}` "
+            f"(risk: {request.risk_level}). "
+            f"Reply yes to approve or no to deny."
+        )
+
+    # ── Polling ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _poll_for_response(
+        self,
+        channel: str,
+        message_ts: str,
+        request: Optional[Any] = None,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Any:
+        """Poll for replies scoped to the approval message thread.
+
+        Uses ``conversations.replies`` when available so concurrent approval
+        requests on the same channel don't cross-talk.  Falls back to
+        ``conversations.history`` if replies returns an error (e.g. DMs).
+
+        When a reply is not a simple yes/no keyword, the text is sent to an
+        LLM to classify intent and extract any modified arguments (e.g.
+        *"yes, but path is ~/Downloads"*).
+        """
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        deadline = None if self._timeout is None else time.monotonic() + self._timeout
+
+        while deadline is None or time.monotonic() < deadline:
+            await asyncio.sleep(self._poll_interval)
+
+            try:
+                # Try thread-scoped replies first (best isolation)
+                data = await self._slack_api("conversations.replies", {
+                    "channel": channel,
+                    "ts": message_ts,
+                    "limit": 20,
+                }, session=session)
+
+                # Fallback to history if replies fails (some DM contexts)
+                if not data.get("ok"):
+                    data = await self._slack_api("conversations.history", {
+                        "channel": channel,
+                        "oldest": message_ts,
+                        "limit": 10,
+                    }, session=session)
+
+                if not data.get("ok"):
+                    logger.warning(f"Slack poll error: {data.get('error')}")
+                    continue
+
+                for msg in data.get("messages", []):
+                    # Skip the bot's own approval message
+                    if msg.get("ts") == message_ts:
+                        continue
+                    # Skip bot messages
+                    if msg.get("bot_id"):
+                        continue
+
+                    text = msg.get("text", "").strip()
+                    user = msg.get("user", "unknown")
+                    kw = classify_keyword(text)
+
+                    if kw == "approve":
+                        return ApprovalDecision(
+                            approved=True,
+                            reason=f"Approved via Slack by <@{user}>",
+                            approver=user,
+                            metadata={"platform": "slack", "message_ts": msg.get("ts")},
+                        )
+                    if kw == "deny":
+                        return ApprovalDecision(
+                            approved=False,
+                            reason=f"Denied via Slack by <@{user}>",
+                            approver=user,
+                            metadata={"platform": "slack", "message_ts": msg.get("ts")},
+                        )
+
+                    # Not a simple keyword — use LLM to classify free-text
+                    if kw is None and text and request is not None:
+                        try:
+                            llm_result = await classify_with_llm(
+                                text=text,
+                                tool_name=request.tool_name,
+                                arguments=request.arguments,
+                                risk_level=request.risk_level,
+                            )
+                            return ApprovalDecision(
+                                approved=llm_result["approved"],
+                                reason=llm_result["reason"],
+                                approver=user,
+                                modified_args=llm_result.get("modified_args", {}),
+                                metadata={
+                                    "platform": "slack",
+                                    "message_ts": msg.get("ts"),
+                                    "llm_classified": True,
+                                    "original_text": text,
+                                },
+                            )
+                        except Exception as llm_err:
+                            logger.warning(f"LLM classification failed: {llm_err}")
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Slack poll exception: {e}")
+
+        # Timeout
+        timeout_str = "indefinite" if self._timeout is None else f"{int(self._timeout)}s"
+        return ApprovalDecision(
+            approved=False,
+            reason=f"Timed out waiting for Slack approval ({timeout_str})",
+            metadata={"platform": "slack", "timeout": True},
+        )
+
+    # ── Message Update ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _update_message(
+        self,
+        channel: str,
+        message_ts: str,
+        request,
+        decision,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Update the original approval message with the decision."""
+        if decision.approved:
+            status_emoji = "✅"
+            status_text = "Approved"
+        else:
+            status_emoji = "❌"
+            status_text = "Denied"
+
+        approver = decision.approver or "system"
+        reason = decision.reason or ""
+
+        blocks = [
+            {
+                "type": "section",
+                "text": {
+                    "type": "mrkdwn",
+                    "text": (
+                        f"{status_emoji} *Tool {status_text}*\n\n"
+                        f"*Tool:* `{request.tool_name}`\n"
+                        f"*Decision:* {status_text}"
+                        + (f" by <@{approver}>" if decision.approver else "")
+                        + (f"\n*Reason:* {reason}" if reason else "")
+                    ),
+                },
+            },
+        ]
+
+        try:
+            data = await self._slack_api("chat.update", {
+                "channel": channel,
+                "ts": message_ts,
+                "text": f"{status_emoji} Tool {status_text}: {request.tool_name}",
+                "blocks": blocks,
+            }, session=session)
+            if not data.get("ok"):
+                logger.warning(f"Failed to update Slack message: {data.get('error')}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to update Slack message: {e}")

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_telegram_approval.py

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+"""
+Telegram Approval Backend for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Implements the ApprovalProtocol by sending messages with inline keyboard
+buttons to Telegram and polling ``getUpdates`` for callback_query responses.
+
+Uses raw aiohttp HTTP calls to the Telegram Bot API — does NOT depend on
+``python-telegram-bot`` to avoid getUpdates conflicts with a running TelegramBot.
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    from praisonai.bots import TelegramApproval
+
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="assistant",
+        tools=[execute_command],
+        approval=TelegramApproval(chat_id="123456789"),  # token from TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN env
+    )
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import os
+import time
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+
+from ._approval_base import classify_keyword, classify_with_llm, sync_wrapper
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class TelegramApproval:
+    """Approval backend that sends Telegram messages with inline buttons.
+
+    Posts a formatted message with Approve/Deny inline keyboard buttons,
+    then polls ``getUpdates`` for ``callback_query`` matching the message.
+
+    Satisfies :class:`praisonaiagents.approval.protocols.ApprovalProtocol`.
+
+    Args:
+        token: Telegram bot token. Falls back to ``TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN`` env var.
+        chat_id: Telegram chat ID (user or group) to send approval requests to.
+        timeout: Max seconds to wait for a response (default 300 = 5 min).
+        poll_interval: Seconds between polls (default 2.0).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonai.bots import TelegramApproval
+        agent = Agent(name="bot", approval=TelegramApproval(chat_id="123456789"))
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        token: Optional[str] = None,
+        chat_id: Optional[str] = None,
+        timeout: float = 300,
+        poll_interval: float = 2.0,
+    ):
+        self._token = token or os.environ.get("TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN", "")
+        if not self._token:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Telegram bot token is required. Pass token= or set TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN env var."
+            )
+        self._chat_id = chat_id or ""
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._poll_interval = poll_interval
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        masked = f"...{self._token[-4:]}" if len(self._token) > 4 else "***"
+        return f"TelegramApproval(chat_id={self._chat_id!r}, token={masked!r})"
+
+    # ── Internal Telegram API helper ───────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _telegram_api(
+        self,
+        method: str,
+        payload: Dict[str, Any],
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Call a Telegram Bot API method. Override in tests for mocking."""
+        import aiohttp
+
+        url = f"https://api.telegram.org/bot{self._token}/{method}"
+        if session is not None:
+            async with session.post(
+                url, json=payload,
+                timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=15),
+            ) as resp:
+                return await resp.json()
+        else:
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as _session:
+                async with _session.post(
+                    url, json=payload,
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=15),
+                ) as resp:
+                    return await resp.json()
+
+    # ── ApprovalProtocol implementation ─────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Send a Telegram message with inline buttons and poll for response."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+        import aiohttp
+
+        chat_id = self._chat_id
+        if not chat_id:
+            return ApprovalDecision(
+                approved=False,
+                reason="No Telegram chat_id configured",
+            )
+
+        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+            # 1. Send approval message with inline keyboard
+            text = self._build_message_text(request)
+            keyboard = self._build_inline_keyboard(request)
+
+            try:
+                post_data = await self._telegram_api("sendMessage", {
+                    "chat_id": chat_id,
+                    "text": text,
+                    "parse_mode": "Markdown",
+                    "reply_markup": keyboard,
+                }, session=session)
+
+                if not post_data.get("ok"):
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=False,
+                        reason=f"Failed to send Telegram message: {post_data.get('description', 'unknown')}",
+                    )
+
+                message_id = post_data["result"]["message_id"]
+
+                # 2. Poll for callback_query response
+                decision = await self._poll_for_callback(
+                    chat_id, message_id, request=request, session=session,
+                )
+
+                # 3. Update original message with result
+                await self._update_message(
+                    chat_id, message_id, request, decision, session=session,
+                )
+
+                return decision
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"TelegramApproval error: {e}")
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=False,
+                    reason=f"Telegram approval error: {e}",
+                )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Synchronous wrapper — runs async method in a new event loop."""
+        return sync_wrapper(self.request_approval(request), self._timeout)
+
+    # ── Message Builder ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    def _build_message_text(self, request) -> str:
+        """Build formatted message text for Telegram."""
+        risk_emoji = {
+            "critical": "🔴",
+            "high": "🟠",
+            "medium": "🟡",
+            "low": "🟢",
+        }
+        emoji = risk_emoji.get(request.risk_level, "⚪")
+
+        args_lines = []
+        for key, value in request.arguments.items():
+            val_str = str(value)
+            if len(val_str) > 100:
+                val_str = val_str[:97] + "..."
+            args_lines.append(f"  `{key}`: `{val_str}`")
+        args_text = "\n".join(args_lines) if args_lines else "  _(none)_"
+
+        agent_line = f"\n*Agent:* {request.agent_name}" if request.agent_name else ""
+
+        return (
+            f"🔒 *Tool Approval Required*\n\n"
+            f"*Tool:* `{request.tool_name}`\n"
+            f"*Risk:* {emoji} {request.risk_level.upper()}{agent_line}\n"
+            f"*Arguments:*\n{args_text}\n\n"
+            f"_Timeout: {int(self._timeout)}s_"
+        )
+
+    def _build_inline_keyboard(self, request) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Build Telegram InlineKeyboardMarkup JSON."""
+        return {
+            "inline_keyboard": [
+                [
+                    {"text": "✅ Approve", "callback_data": "approve"},
+                    {"text": "❌ Deny", "callback_data": "deny"},
+                ]
+            ]
+        }
+
+    # ── Polling ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _poll_for_callback(
+        self,
+        chat_id: str,
+        message_id: int,
+        request: Optional[Any] = None,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Any:
+        """Poll getUpdates for callback_query matching our message."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        deadline = time.monotonic() + self._timeout
+        offset = 0
+
+        while time.monotonic() < deadline:
+            await asyncio.sleep(self._poll_interval)
+
+            try:
+                data = await self._telegram_api("getUpdates", {
+                    "offset": offset,
+                    "timeout": 1,
+                    "allowed_updates": ["callback_query", "message"],
+                }, session=session)
+
+                if not data.get("ok"):
+                    logger.warning(f"Telegram poll error: {data.get('description')}")
+                    continue
+
+                for update in data.get("result", []):
+                    update_id = update.get("update_id", 0)
+                    if update_id >= offset:
+                        offset = update_id + 1
+
+                    # Check callback_query (button press)
+                    cb = update.get("callback_query")
+                    if cb:
+                        cb_msg = cb.get("message", {})
+                        if cb_msg.get("message_id") == message_id:
+                            cb_data = cb.get("data", "")
+                            user = cb.get("from", {})
+                            user_id = str(user.get("id", "unknown"))
+                            username = user.get("username", user_id)
+
+                            # Answer the callback to remove loading state
+                            await self._telegram_api("answerCallbackQuery", {
+                                "callback_query_id": cb.get("id"),
+                            }, session=session)
+
+                            if cb_data == "approve":
+                                return ApprovalDecision(
+                                    approved=True,
+                                    reason=f"Approved via Telegram by @{username}",
+                                    approver=user_id,
+                                    metadata={"platform": "telegram", "message_id": message_id},
+                                )
+                            else:
+                                return ApprovalDecision(
+                                    approved=False,
+                                    reason=f"Denied via Telegram by @{username}",
+                                    approver=user_id,
+                                    metadata={"platform": "telegram", "message_id": message_id},
+                                )
+
+                    # Check text reply as fallback
+                    msg = update.get("message")
+                    if msg:
+                        reply_to = msg.get("reply_to_message", {})
+                        msg_chat_id = str(msg.get("chat", {}).get("id", ""))
+                        if (
+                            msg_chat_id == str(chat_id)
+                            and reply_to.get("message_id") == message_id
+                        ):
+                            text = msg.get("text", "").strip()
+                            user = msg.get("from", {})
+                            user_id = str(user.get("id", "unknown"))
+                            kw = classify_keyword(text)
+
+                            if kw == "approve":
+                                return ApprovalDecision(
+                                    approved=True,
+                                    reason=f"Approved via Telegram by user {user_id}",
+                                    approver=user_id,
+                                    metadata={"platform": "telegram", "message_id": message_id},
+                                )
+                            if kw == "deny":
+                                return ApprovalDecision(
+                                    approved=False,
+                                    reason=f"Denied via Telegram by user {user_id}",
+                                    approver=user_id,
+                                    metadata={"platform": "telegram", "message_id": message_id},
+                                )
+
+                            # Not a simple keyword — use LLM to classify
+                            if kw is None and text and request is not None:
+                                try:
+                                    llm_result = await classify_with_llm(
+                                        text=text,
+                                        tool_name=request.tool_name,
+                                        arguments=request.arguments,
+                                        risk_level=request.risk_level,
+                                    )
+                                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                                        approved=llm_result["approved"],
+                                        reason=llm_result["reason"],
+                                        approver=user_id,
+                                        modified_args=llm_result.get("modified_args", {}),
+                                        metadata={
+                                            "platform": "telegram",
+                                            "message_id": message_id,
+                                            "llm_classified": True,
+                                            "original_text": text,
+                                        },
+                                    )
+                                except Exception as llm_err:
+                                    logger.warning(f"LLM classification failed: {llm_err}")
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Telegram poll exception: {e}")
+
+        return ApprovalDecision(
+            approved=False,
+            reason=f"Timed out waiting for Telegram approval ({int(self._timeout)}s)",
+            metadata={"platform": "telegram", "timeout": True},
+        )
+
+    # ── Message Update ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _update_message(
+        self,
+        chat_id: str,
+        message_id: int,
+        request,
+        decision,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Update the original approval message with the decision."""
+        if decision.approved:
+            status_emoji = "✅"
+            status_text = "Approved"
+        else:
+            status_emoji = "❌"
+            status_text = "Denied"
+
+        approver = decision.approver or "system"
+        reason = decision.reason or ""
+
+        new_text = (
+            f"{status_emoji} *Tool {status_text}*\n\n"
+            f"*Tool:* `{request.tool_name}`\n"
+            f"*Decision:* {status_text}"
+            + (f" by user {approver}" if decision.approver else "")
+            + (f"\n*Reason:* {reason}" if reason else "")
+        )
+
+        try:
+            data = await self._telegram_api("editMessageText", {
+                "chat_id": chat_id,
+                "message_id": message_id,
+                "text": new_text,
+                "parse_mode": "Markdown",
+            }, session=session)
+            if not data.get("ok"):
+                logger.warning(f"Failed to update Telegram message: {data.get('description')}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to update Telegram message: {e}")

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_webhook_approval.py

@@ -0,0 +1,252 @@
+"""
+Webhook Approval Backend for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Implements the ApprovalProtocol by POSTing approval requests to an external
+webhook URL and polling a status endpoint (or the same URL with GET) for the
+decision.  Ideal for enterprise integrations, custom dashboards, and CI/CD
+pipelines.
+
+Usage::
+
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    from praisonai.bots import WebhookApproval
+
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="assistant",
+        tools=[execute_command],
+        approval=WebhookApproval(
+            webhook_url="https://my-app.com/api/approvals",
+        ),
+    )
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import os
+import time
+import uuid
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class WebhookApproval:
+    """Approval backend that sends HTTP webhook requests and polls for decisions.
+
+    Posts a JSON payload to ``webhook_url`` with the approval request details,
+    then polls ``status_url`` (defaults to ``webhook_url/{request_id}``) for
+    the decision.
+
+    Satisfies :class:`praisonaiagents.approval.protocols.ApprovalProtocol`.
+
+    Args:
+        webhook_url: URL to POST approval requests to.  Falls back to
+            ``APPROVAL_WEBHOOK_URL`` env var.
+        status_url: URL template to GET decision status.  Use ``{request_id}``
+            placeholder.  Defaults to ``webhook_url/{request_id}``.
+        headers: Extra HTTP headers (e.g. auth tokens).
+        timeout: Max seconds to wait for a response (default 300).
+        poll_interval: Seconds between status polls (default 5.0).
+
+    Example::
+
+        from praisonai.bots import WebhookApproval
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="bot",
+            approval=WebhookApproval(
+                webhook_url="https://hooks.example.com/approve",
+                headers={"Authorization": "Bearer sk-xxx"},
+            ),
+        )
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        webhook_url: Optional[str] = None,
+        status_url: Optional[str] = None,
+        headers: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None,
+        timeout: float = 300,
+        poll_interval: float = 5.0,
+    ):
+        self._webhook_url = webhook_url or os.environ.get("APPROVAL_WEBHOOK_URL", "")
+        if not self._webhook_url:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Webhook URL is required. Pass webhook_url= or set APPROVAL_WEBHOOK_URL env var."
+            )
+        self._status_url = status_url
+        self._headers = headers or {}
+        self._timeout = timeout
+        self._poll_interval = poll_interval
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"WebhookApproval(webhook_url={self._webhook_url!r})"
+
+    # ── Internal HTTP helper ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _http_request(
+        self,
+        method: str,
+        url: str,
+        payload: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Make an HTTP request. Override in tests for mocking."""
+        import aiohttp
+
+        headers = {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
+        headers.update(self._headers)
+
+        async def _do(s):
+            if method.upper() == "GET":
+                async with s.get(
+                    url, headers=headers,
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=15),
+                ) as resp:
+                    if resp.content_type == "application/json":
+                        return await resp.json()
+                    text = await resp.text()
+                    return {"status": resp.status, "body": text}
+            else:
+                async with s.post(
+                    url, headers=headers, json=payload or {},
+                    timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=15),
+                ) as resp:
+                    if resp.content_type == "application/json":
+                        return await resp.json()
+                    text = await resp.text()
+                    return {"status": resp.status, "body": text}
+
+        if session is not None:
+            return await _do(session)
+        else:
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as _session:
+                return await _do(_session)
+
+    # ── ApprovalProtocol implementation ─────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def request_approval(self, request) -> Any:
+        """POST approval request to webhook and poll for decision."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+        import aiohttp
+
+        request_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
+
+        payload = {
+            "request_id": request_id,
+            "tool_name": request.tool_name,
+            "arguments": request.arguments,
+            "risk_level": request.risk_level,
+            "agent_name": request.agent_name,
+            "session_id": request.session_id,
+            "context": request.context,
+        }
+
+        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+            try:
+                # 1. POST the approval request
+                post_data = await self._http_request(
+                    "POST", self._webhook_url, payload, session=session,
+                )
+
+                # Check for immediate decision
+                if isinstance(post_data, dict):
+                    if "approved" in post_data:
+                        return ApprovalDecision(
+                            approved=bool(post_data["approved"]),
+                            reason=post_data.get("reason", "Webhook immediate response"),
+                            approver=post_data.get("approver"),
+                            metadata={"platform": "webhook", "request_id": request_id},
+                        )
+
+                # 2. Poll for decision
+                status_url = self._status_url or f"{self._webhook_url}/{request_id}"
+                if "{request_id}" in status_url:
+                    status_url = status_url.replace("{request_id}", request_id)
+
+                decision = await self._poll_for_decision(
+                    status_url, request_id, session=session,
+                )
+                return decision
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"WebhookApproval error: {e}")
+                return ApprovalDecision(
+                    approved=False,
+                    reason=f"Webhook approval error: {e}",
+                )
+
+    def request_approval_sync(self, request) -> Any:
+        """Synchronous wrapper — runs async method in a new event loop."""
+        try:
+            loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            loop = None
+
+        if loop and loop.is_running():
+            import concurrent.futures
+            with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=1) as pool:
+                future = pool.submit(asyncio.run, self.request_approval(request))
+                return future.result(timeout=self._timeout + 10)
+        else:
+            return asyncio.run(self.request_approval(request))
+
+    # ── Polling ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    async def _poll_for_decision(
+        self,
+        status_url: str,
+        request_id: str,
+        session: Optional[Any] = None,
+    ) -> Any:
+        """Poll the status endpoint for a decision."""
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalDecision
+
+        deadline = time.monotonic() + self._timeout
+
+        while time.monotonic() < deadline:
+            await asyncio.sleep(self._poll_interval)
+
+            try:
+                data = await self._http_request("GET", status_url, session=session)
+
+                if not isinstance(data, dict):
+                    continue
+
+                # Check if decision is available
+                status = data.get("status", "").lower()
+                if status == "pending":
+                    continue
+
+                if "approved" in data:
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=bool(data["approved"]),
+                        reason=data.get("reason", f"Webhook decision for {request_id}"),
+                        approver=data.get("approver"),
+                        metadata={"platform": "webhook", "request_id": request_id},
+                    )
+
+                if status in ("approved", "approve", "yes"):
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=True,
+                        reason=data.get("reason", "Approved via webhook"),
+                        approver=data.get("approver"),
+                        metadata={"platform": "webhook", "request_id": request_id},
+                    )
+                if status in ("denied", "deny", "rejected", "no"):
+                    return ApprovalDecision(
+                        approved=False,
+                        reason=data.get("reason", "Denied via webhook"),
+                        approver=data.get("approver"),
+                        metadata={"platform": "webhook", "request_id": request_id},
+                    )
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Webhook poll exception: {e}")
+
+        return ApprovalDecision(
+            approved=False,
+            reason=f"Timed out waiting for webhook approval ({int(self._timeout)}s)",
+            metadata={"platform": "webhook", "request_id": request_id, "timeout": True},
+        )

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/_whatsapp_web_adapter.py

@@ -66,6 +66,11 @@ class WhatsAppWebAdapter:
     def is_connected(self) -> bool:
         return self._is_connected
 
+    @property
+    def connected_at(self) -> Optional[float]:
+        """Epoch seconds when the adapter received ConnectedEv."""
+        return self._started_at
+
     @property
     def self_jid(self) -> Optional[str]:
         return self._self_jid
@@ -107,13 +112,19 @@ class WhatsAppWebAdapter:
         # ── Suppress noisy Go-backend warnings ─────────────────────
         # whatsmeow emits non-actionable warnings (websocket EOF on
         # close, LTHash mismatches during state sync, duplicate
-        # contacts, missing MAC values). These are protocol-level
-        # quirks, not bugs in our code — suppress to reduce noise.
+        # contacts, missing MAC values, decryption failures for old
+        # keys). These are protocol-level quirks, not bugs in our
+        # code — suppress to reduce noise.
         _known_noise = (
             "failed to close WebSocket",
+            "Error sending close to websocket",
             "duplicate contacts found",
             "mismatching LTHash",
             "missing value MAC",
+            "failed to decrypt prekey message",
+            "failed to decrypt group message",
+            "received message with old counter",
+            "failed to read frame header",
         )
 
         class _WhatsmeowNoiseFilter(logging.Filter):
@@ -121,9 +132,13 @@ class WhatsAppWebAdapter:
                 msg = record.getMessage()
                 return not any(pat in msg for pat in _known_noise)
 
-        for _logger_name in ("whatsmeow.Client", "whatsmeow.Database", "whatsmeow"):
+        # Apply to the root "whatsmeow" logger so ALL child loggers
+        # (whatsmeow.Client, whatsmeow.Database, etc.) inherit it.
+        # Also apply to neonize's own log module logger.
+        _noise_filter = _WhatsmeowNoiseFilter()
+        for _logger_name in ("whatsmeow", "neonize.utils.log"):
             _wm_logger = logging.getLogger(_logger_name)
-            _wm_logger.addFilter(_WhatsmeowNoiseFilter())
+            _wm_logger.addFilter(_noise_filter)
 
         # ── Critical: bridge neonize's event loop to ours ──────────
         # neonize creates event_global_loop = asyncio.new_event_loop()

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/bot.py

@@ -122,18 +122,88 @@ class Bot:
 
     # ── Lifecycle ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
+    def _apply_smart_defaults(self, agent: Any) -> Any:
+        """Enhance agent with sensible bot defaults if not already configured.
+        
+        Smart defaults are applied automatically:
+        - Safe tools (search_web, schedule_add/list/remove) if agent has no tools
+        - Memory enabled if not already set
+        
+        These defaults make Bot() immediately useful without extra configuration.
+        Users who want full control can pre-configure their agent.
+        """
+        if agent is None:
+            return agent
+        
+        # Only enhance Agent instances (not AgentTeam/AgentFlow)
+        agent_cls_name = type(agent).__name__
+        if agent_cls_name not in ("Agent",):
+            return agent
+        
+        # Wire BotConfig.auto_approve_tools → Agent(approval=True)
+        if self._config and getattr(self._config, 'auto_approve_tools', False):
+            if getattr(agent, '_approval_backend', None) is None:
+                from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AutoApproveBackend
+                agent._approval_backend = AutoApproveBackend()
+                logger.debug(f"Bot: auto_approve_tools enabled for agent '{getattr(agent, 'name', '?')}'")
+        
+        # Wire BotConfig.autonomy → Agent autonomy (if not already enabled)
+        autonomy_val = None
+        if self._config:
+            autonomy_val = getattr(self._config, 'autonomy', None)
+        if autonomy_val and not getattr(agent, 'autonomy_enabled', False):
+            agent._init_autonomy(autonomy_val)
+            logger.debug(f"Bot: autonomy enabled for agent '{getattr(agent, 'name', '?')}'")
+        
+        # Inject session history if agent has no memory configured (zero-dep).
+        # NOTE: No session_id here — BotSessionManager handles per-user
+        # isolation by swapping chat_history before/after each agent.chat().
+        current_memory = getattr(agent, 'memory', None)
+        if current_memory is None:
+            agent.memory = {
+                "history": True,
+                "history_limit": 20,
+            }
+            logger.debug(f"Bot: injected session history for agent '{getattr(agent, 'name', '?')}'")
+        
+        # Add default tools if agent has none
+        current_tools = getattr(agent, 'tools', None) or []
+        if not current_tools:
+            try:
+                from praisonaiagents.tools import (
+                    schedule_add, schedule_list, schedule_remove,
+                )
+                default_tools = [schedule_add, schedule_list, schedule_remove]
+                
+                # Try to add search_web if available
+                try:
+                    from praisonaiagents.tools import search_web
+                    default_tools.insert(0, search_web)
+                except (ImportError, AttributeError):
+                    pass
+                
+                agent.tools = default_tools
+                logger.debug(f"Bot: applied default tools to agent '{getattr(agent, 'name', '?')}'")
+            except ImportError:
+                pass  # Tools not available, skip
+        
+        return agent
+
     def _build_adapter(self) -> Any:
         """Lazy-resolve and instantiate the platform adapter."""
         from ._registry import resolve_adapter
 
         adapter_cls = resolve_adapter(self._platform)
 
+        # Apply smart defaults to agent before passing to adapter
+        agent = self._apply_smart_defaults(self._agent)
+
         # Build init kwargs for the adapter
         init_kwargs: Dict[str, Any] = {}
         init_kwargs["token"] = self.token
 
-        if self._agent is not None:
-            init_kwargs["agent"] = self._agent
+        if agent is not None:
+            init_kwargs["agent"] = agent
         if self._config is not None:
             init_kwargs["config"] = self._config
 
@@ -220,6 +290,24 @@ class Bot:
             return func
         return decorator
 
+    async def probe(self) -> Any:
+        """Test channel connectivity (builds adapter lazily if needed)."""
+        if not self._adapter:
+            self._adapter = self._build_adapter()
+        if hasattr(self._adapter, 'probe'):
+            return await self._adapter.probe()
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform=self._platform, error="Adapter does not support probe()")
+
+    async def health(self) -> Any:
+        """Get detailed health status."""
+        if not self._adapter:
+            self._adapter = self._build_adapter()
+        if hasattr(self._adapter, 'health'):
+            return await self._adapter.health()
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        return HealthResult(ok=False, platform=self._platform, error="Adapter does not support health()")
+
     def __repr__(self) -> str:
         agent_name = getattr(self._agent, 'name', None) if self._agent else None
         return f"Bot(platform={self._platform!r}, agent={agent_name!r}, running={self.is_running})"

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/botos.py

@@ -255,11 +255,52 @@ class BotOS:
         agent_cfg = raw.get("agent")
         if agent_cfg and isinstance(agent_cfg, dict):
             from praisonaiagents import Agent
-            agent = Agent(
-                name=agent_cfg.get("name", "assistant"),
-                instructions=agent_cfg.get("instructions", "You are a helpful assistant."),
-                llm=agent_cfg.get("llm"),
-            )
+
+            # Core params always supported
+            agent_kwargs: Dict[str, Any] = {
+                "name": agent_cfg.get("name", "assistant"),
+                "instructions": agent_cfg.get("instructions", "You are a helpful assistant."),
+            }
+            if agent_cfg.get("llm"):
+                agent_kwargs["llm"] = agent_cfg["llm"]
+
+            # Extended params — memory, tools, verbose, knowledge, guardrails
+            if "memory" in agent_cfg:
+                agent_kwargs["memory"] = agent_cfg["memory"]
+
+            # Pass through known Agent params
+            for key in ("role", "goal", "backstory", "planning", "reflection"):
+                if key in agent_cfg:
+                    agent_kwargs[key] = agent_cfg[key]
+
+            # Resolve tool names to real functions
+            tool_names = agent_cfg.get("tools")
+            if tool_names and isinstance(tool_names, list):
+                resolved_tools = []
+                for tname in tool_names:
+                    if isinstance(tname, str):
+                        try:
+                            import importlib
+                            mod = importlib.import_module("praisonaiagents.tools")
+                            fn = getattr(mod, tname, None)
+                            if fn:
+                                resolved_tools.append(fn)
+                            else:
+                                logger.warning(f"BotOS: tool '{tname}' not found in praisonaiagents.tools")
+                        except ImportError:
+                            logger.warning(f"BotOS: could not import tools module for '{tname}'")
+                    else:
+                        resolved_tools.append(tname)  # Already a callable
+                if resolved_tools:
+                    agent_kwargs["tools"] = resolved_tools
+
+            if "knowledge" in agent_cfg:
+                agent_kwargs["knowledge"] = agent_cfg["knowledge"]
+
+            if "guardrail" in agent_cfg:
+                agent_kwargs["guardrail"] = agent_cfg["guardrail"]
+
+            agent = Agent(**agent_kwargs)
 
         # Build bots per platform
         bots = []

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/discord.py

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ from praisonaiagents.bots import (
 
 from ._commands import format_status, format_help
 from ._session import BotSessionManager
+from ._debounce import InboundDebouncer
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -77,6 +78,9 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         self._command_handlers: Dict[str, Callable] = {}
         self._started_at: Optional[float] = None
         self._session: BotSessionManager = BotSessionManager()
+        self._debouncer: InboundDebouncer = InboundDebouncer(
+            debounce_ms=self.config.debounce_ms,
+        )
     
     @property
     def is_running(self) -> bool:
@@ -183,7 +187,8 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 if self._agent:
                     user_id = str(message.author.id)
                     async def _send_agent_response():
-                        response = await self._session.chat(self._agent, user_id, bot_message.text)
+                        text_to_send = await self._debouncer.debounce(user_id, bot_message.text)
+                        response = await self._session.chat(self._agent, user_id, text_to_send)
                         send_result = self.fire_message_sending(
                             str(message.channel.id), str(response),
                         )
@@ -214,6 +219,7 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
             return
         
         self._is_running = False
+        self._debouncer.cancel_all()
         
         if self._client:
             await self._client.close()
@@ -260,7 +266,9 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         )
     
     async def _send_long_message(self, channel, text: str, reference=None) -> None:
-        """Send a long message, splitting if necessary."""
+        """Send a long message, splitting with markdown-aware chunking."""
+        from ._chunk import chunk_message
+
         max_len = min(self.config.max_message_length, 2000)
         
         if len(text) <= max_len:
@@ -269,7 +277,7 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
             else:
                 await channel.send(text)
         else:
-            chunks = [text[i:i+max_len] for i in range(0, len(text), max_len)]
+            chunks = chunk_message(text, max_length=max_len, preserve_fences=True)
             for i, chunk in enumerate(chunks):
                 if i == 0 and reference:
                     await channel.send(chunk, reference=reference)
@@ -374,6 +382,43 @@ class DiscordBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
             pass
         return None
     
+    async def probe(self):
+        """Test Discord API connectivity without starting the bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        started = time.time()
+        try:
+            import aiohttp
+            url = "https://discord.com/api/v10/users/@me"
+            headers = {"Authorization": f"Bot {self._token}"}
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+                async with session.get(url, headers=headers, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10)) as resp:
+                    elapsed = (time.time() - started) * 1000
+                    if resp.status == 200:
+                        data = await resp.json()
+                        return ProbeResult(
+                            ok=True, platform="discord", elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                            bot_username=data.get("username"),
+                            details={"bot_id": data.get("id"), "discriminator": data.get("discriminator")},
+                        )
+                    else:
+                        text = await resp.text()
+                        return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="discord", elapsed_ms=elapsed, error=f"HTTP {resp.status}: {text[:200]}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="discord", elapsed_ms=(time.time() - started) * 1000, error=str(e))
+
+    async def health(self):
+        """Get detailed health status of the Discord bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        probe_result = await self.probe()
+        uptime = (time.time() - self._started_at) if self._started_at else None
+        session_count = len(self._session._histories) if hasattr(self._session, '_histories') else 0
+        return HealthResult(
+            ok=self._is_running and probe_result.ok, platform="discord",
+            is_running=self._is_running, uptime_seconds=uptime,
+            probe=probe_result, sessions=session_count,
+            error=probe_result.error if not probe_result.ok else None,
+        )
+
     def _format_status(self) -> str:
         """Format /status response."""
         return format_status(self._agent, self.platform, self._started_at, self._is_running)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/slack.py

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ from praisonaiagents.bots import (
 from .media import split_media_from_output, is_audio_file
 from ._commands import format_status, format_help
 from ._session import BotSessionManager
+from ._debounce import InboundDebouncer
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -90,6 +91,9 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         self._command_handlers: Dict[str, Callable] = {}
         self._started_at: Optional[float] = None
         self._session: BotSessionManager = BotSessionManager()
+        self._debouncer: InboundDebouncer = InboundDebouncer(
+            debounce_ms=self.config.debounce_ms,
+        )
         
         # Audio capabilities
         self._stt_enabled: bool = False
@@ -193,6 +197,7 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 try:
                     user_id = event.get("user", "unknown")
                     logger.info(f"Message received: {text[:100]}...")
+                    text = await self._debouncer.debounce(user_id, text)
                     response = await self._session.chat(self._agent, user_id, text)
                     logger.info(f"Response sent: {response[:100]}...")
                     
@@ -294,6 +299,7 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
             return
         
         self._is_running = False
+        self._debouncer.cancel_all()
         logger.info("Slack bot stopped")
     
     def set_agent(self, agent: "Agent") -> None:
@@ -331,7 +337,9 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         )
     
     async def _send_long_message(self, say, text: str, thread_ts: Optional[str] = None) -> None:
-        """Send a long message, splitting if necessary."""
+        """Send a long message, splitting with markdown-aware chunking."""
+        from ._chunk import chunk_message
+
         max_len = min(self.config.max_message_length, 4000)
         
         if not text or not text.strip():
@@ -341,7 +349,7 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         if len(text) <= max_len:
             await say(text=text.strip(), thread_ts=thread_ts)
         else:
-            chunks = [text[i:i+max_len] for i in range(0, len(text), max_len)]
+            chunks = chunk_message(text, max_length=max_len, preserve_fences=True)
             for chunk in chunks:
                 if chunk and chunk.strip():
                     await say(text=chunk.strip(), thread_ts=thread_ts)
@@ -475,6 +483,42 @@ class SlackBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         except Exception:
             return None
     
+    async def probe(self):
+        """Test Slack API connectivity without starting the bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        started = time.time()
+        try:
+            import aiohttp
+            url = "https://slack.com/api/auth.test"
+            headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {self._token}"}
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+                async with session.post(url, headers=headers, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10)) as resp:
+                    data = await resp.json()
+                    elapsed = (time.time() - started) * 1000
+                    if data.get("ok"):
+                        return ProbeResult(
+                            ok=True, platform="slack", elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                            bot_username=data.get("user"),
+                            details={"team": data.get("team"), "team_id": data.get("team_id"), "user_id": data.get("user_id")},
+                        )
+                    else:
+                        return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="slack", elapsed_ms=elapsed, error=data.get("error", "Unknown error"))
+        except Exception as e:
+            return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="slack", elapsed_ms=(time.time() - started) * 1000, error=str(e))
+
+    async def health(self):
+        """Get detailed health status of the Slack bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        probe_result = await self.probe()
+        uptime = (time.time() - self._started_at) if self._started_at else None
+        session_count = len(self._session._histories) if hasattr(self._session, '_histories') else 0
+        return HealthResult(
+            ok=self._is_running and probe_result.ok, platform="slack",
+            is_running=self._is_running, uptime_seconds=uptime,
+            probe=probe_result, sessions=session_count,
+            error=probe_result.error if not probe_result.ok else None,
+        )
+
     def _format_status(self) -> str:
         """Format /status response."""
         return format_status(self._agent, self.platform, self._started_at, self._is_running)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/telegram.py

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ from praisonaiagents.bots import (
 from .media import split_media_from_output, is_audio_file
 from ._commands import format_status, format_help
 from ._session import BotSessionManager
+from ._debounce import InboundDebouncer
+from ._ack import AckReactor
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -80,10 +82,21 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         self._command_handlers: Dict[str, Callable] = {}
         self._started_at: Optional[float] = None
         self._session: BotSessionManager = BotSessionManager()
+        self._debouncer: InboundDebouncer = InboundDebouncer(
+            debounce_ms=self.config.debounce_ms,
+        )
+        self._ack: AckReactor = AckReactor(
+            ack_emoji=self.config.ack_emoji,
+            done_emoji=self.config.done_emoji,
+        )
         
         # Audio capabilities (set by BotCapabilities)
         self._stt_enabled: bool = False
         self._auto_tts: bool = False
+        
+        # Resilience
+        self._monitor = None  # Lazy: ConnectionMonitor
+        self._stop_event: Optional[asyncio.Event] = None
     
     def enable_stt(self, enabled: bool = True) -> None:
         """Enable STT for voice message transcription."""
@@ -173,8 +186,33 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 if self.config.typing_indicator:
                     await update.message.chat.send_action("typing")
                 
+                # Ack reaction
+                ack_ctx = None
+                if self._ack.enabled:
+                    async def _tg_react(emoji, **kw):
+                        try:
+                            from telegram import ReactionTypeEmoji
+                            await self._application.bot.set_message_reaction(
+                                chat_id=update.message.chat_id,
+                                message_id=update.message.message_id,
+                                reaction=[ReactionTypeEmoji(emoji=emoji)],
+                            )
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass  # Reactions may not be supported in all chats
+                    async def _tg_unreact(emoji, **kw):
+                        try:
+                            await self._application.bot.set_message_reaction(
+                                chat_id=update.message.chat_id,
+                                message_id=update.message.message_id,
+                                reaction=[],
+                            )
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                    ack_ctx = await self._ack.ack(react_fn=_tg_react)
+                
                 user_id = str(update.message.from_user.id) if update.message.from_user else "unknown"
                 try:
+                    message_text = await self._debouncer.debounce(user_id, message_text)
                     response = await self._session.chat(self._agent, user_id, message_text)
                     send_result = self.fire_message_sending(
                         str(update.message.chat_id), str(response),
@@ -190,6 +228,9 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                     self.fire_message_sent(
                         str(update.message.chat_id), send_result["content"],
                     )
+                    # Done reaction
+                    if ack_ctx:
+                        await self._ack.done(ack_ctx, react_fn=_tg_react, unreact_fn=_tg_unreact)
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"Agent error: {e}")
                     await update.message.reply_text(f"Error: {str(e)}")
@@ -251,6 +292,10 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         self._is_running = True
         logger.info(f"Telegram bot started: @{self._bot_user.username}")
         
+        # Initialize connection monitor for resilience
+        from ._resilience import ConnectionMonitor, TELEGRAM_BACKOFF, is_recoverable_error, is_conflict_error, sleep_with_abort
+        self._monitor = ConnectionMonitor(platform="telegram", policy=TELEGRAM_BACKOFF)
+        
         if self.config.is_webhook_mode:
             await self._application.run_webhook(
                 listen="0.0.0.0",
@@ -259,32 +304,66 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 webhook_url=f"{self.config.webhook_url}{self.config.webhook_path}",
             )
         else:
-            # Use low-level API to avoid event-loop conflicts with run_polling().
-            # run_polling() tries to manage its own event loop lifecycle which
-            # conflicts with asyncio.run() or any shared event loop (e.g. gateway).
-            await self._application.initialize()
-            await self._application.start()
-            await self._application.updater.start_polling(
-                poll_interval=self.config.polling_interval,
-            )
-            
-            # Block until stop() is called
+            # Resilient polling loop with exponential backoff
             self._stop_event = asyncio.Event()
-            try:
-                await self._stop_event.wait()
-            except asyncio.CancelledError:
-                pass
-            finally:
-                await self._application.updater.stop()
-                await self._application.stop()
-                await self._application.shutdown()
-                self._is_running = False
+            while not self._stop_event.is_set():
+                try:
+                    await self._application.initialize()
+                    await self._application.start()
+                    await self._application.updater.start_polling(
+                        poll_interval=self.config.polling_interval,
+                    )
+                    self._monitor.record_success()
+                    
+                    # Block until stop() is called
+                    await self._stop_event.wait()
+                    
+                except asyncio.CancelledError:
+                    break
+                except Exception as e:
+                    if is_conflict_error(e):
+                        logger.error(
+                            "[telegram] Another bot instance is running with this token. "
+                            "Stop the other instance first."
+                        )
+                        break  # Don't retry conflicts
+                    
+                    if is_recoverable_error(e, "telegram") and self._monitor.should_retry():
+                        delay = self._monitor.record_error(e)
+                        completed = await sleep_with_abort(delay, self._stop_event)
+                        if not completed:
+                            break  # Abort signaled during sleep
+                        # Attempt reconnect
+                        try:
+                            await self._application.updater.stop()
+                            await self._application.stop()
+                            await self._application.shutdown()
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                        # Rebuild application for clean reconnect
+                        from telegram.ext import Application
+                        self._application = Application.builder().token(self._token).build()
+                        continue
+                    else:
+                        logger.error(f"[telegram] Unrecoverable error: {e}")
+                        break
+                finally:
+                    try:
+                        await self._application.updater.stop()
+                        await self._application.stop()
+                        await self._application.shutdown()
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+                    self._is_running = False
     
     async def stop(self) -> None:
         """Stop the Telegram bot."""
         if not self._is_running:
             return
         
+        # Cancel pending debounce timers
+        self._debouncer.cancel_all()
+        
         # Signal the stop event so the start() loop exits cleanly
         if hasattr(self, '_stop_event') and self._stop_event:
             self._stop_event.set()
@@ -342,16 +421,18 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         text: str,
         reply_to: Optional[int] = None,
     ) -> None:
-        """Send a long message, splitting if necessary."""
+        """Send a long message, splitting with markdown-aware chunking."""
+        from ._chunk import chunk_message
+
         max_len = self.config.max_message_length
-        
+
         if len(text) <= max_len:
             kwargs = {"chat_id": chat_id, "text": text}
             if reply_to:
                 kwargs["reply_to_message_id"] = reply_to
             await self._application.bot.send_message(**kwargs)
         else:
-            chunks = [text[i:i+max_len] for i in range(0, len(text), max_len)]
+            chunks = chunk_message(text, max_length=max_len, preserve_fences=True)
             for i, chunk in enumerate(chunks):
                 kwargs = {"chat_id": chat_id, "text": chunk}
                 if i == 0 and reply_to:
@@ -530,6 +611,63 @@ class TelegramBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
         except Exception:
             return None
     
+    async def probe(self):
+        """Test Telegram API connectivity without starting the bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        started = time.time()
+        try:
+            import aiohttp
+            url = f"https://api.telegram.org/bot{self._token}/getMe"
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+                async with session.get(url, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10)) as resp:
+                    data = await resp.json()
+                    elapsed = (time.time() - started) * 1000
+                    if resp.status == 200 and data.get("ok"):
+                        result = data.get("result", {})
+                        return ProbeResult(
+                            ok=True,
+                            platform="telegram",
+                            elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                            bot_username=result.get("username"),
+                            details={
+                                "bot_id": result.get("id"),
+                                "can_join_groups": result.get("can_join_groups"),
+                                "can_read_all_group_messages": result.get("can_read_all_group_messages"),
+                                "supports_inline_queries": result.get("supports_inline_queries"),
+                            },
+                        )
+                    else:
+                        return ProbeResult(
+                            ok=False,
+                            platform="telegram",
+                            elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                            error=data.get("description", f"HTTP {resp.status}"),
+                        )
+        except Exception as e:
+            elapsed = (time.time() - started) * 1000
+            return ProbeResult(
+                ok=False,
+                platform="telegram",
+                elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                error=str(e),
+            )
+
+    async def health(self):
+        """Get detailed health status of the Telegram bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        probe_result = await self.probe()
+        uptime = (time.time() - self._started_at) if self._started_at else None
+        session_count = len(self._session._histories) if hasattr(self._session, '_histories') else 0
+        return HealthResult(
+            ok=self._is_running and probe_result.ok,
+            platform="telegram",
+            is_running=self._is_running,
+            uptime_seconds=uptime,
+            probe=probe_result,
+            sessions=session_count,
+            error=probe_result.error if not probe_result.ok else None,
+        )
+
     def _format_status(self) -> str:
         """Format /status response."""
         return format_status(self._agent, self.platform, self._started_at, self._is_running)

src/praisonai/praisonai/bots/whatsapp.py

@@ -276,33 +276,84 @@ class WhatsAppBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 chat_jid_obj = getattr(msg_source, 'Chat', None) or getattr(info, 'chat', None)
                 chat_jid = str(chat_jid_obj) if chat_jid_obj else ''
                 msg_id = str(getattr(info, 'ID', '') or getattr(info, 'id', ''))
-                timestamp = getattr(info, 'Timestamp', None) or time.time()
-                if hasattr(timestamp, 'timestamp'):
-                    timestamp = timestamp.timestamp()
+                raw_ts = getattr(info, 'Timestamp', None)
+                if hasattr(raw_ts, 'timestamp'):
+                    timestamp = raw_ts.timestamp()
+                elif isinstance(raw_ts, (int, float)) and raw_ts > 0:
+                    # neonize/Go encodes timestamps as milliseconds (UnixMilli).
+                    # Detect: any value > 1e12 is milliseconds, convert to seconds.
+                    timestamp = raw_ts / 1000.0 if raw_ts > 1e12 else float(raw_ts)
+                else:
+                    timestamp = time.time()
+
+                # ── Stale-message guard ────────────────────────────────
+                # whatsmeow delivers offline/historical messages as regular
+                # MessageEv upon reconnection.  Drop anything older than
+                # the moment the adapter actually connected so the bot
+                # never replies to old messages.
+                connected_at = (
+                    self._web_adapter.connected_at
+                    if self._web_adapter else self._started_at
+                ) or self._started_at or 0
+                if timestamp and connected_at and timestamp < connected_at:
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Skipping stale message %s (ts=%.1f < connected=%.1f)",
+                        msg_id, timestamp, connected_at,
+                    )
+                    return
 
                 # ── Message filtering ────────────────────────────────
-                # Default: self-only. Expand via allowed_numbers / groups.
+                # Default: self-chat only (user messaging their own number).
+                # Expand via allowed_numbers / groups / respond_to_all.
                 is_from_me = bool(getattr(msg_source, 'IsFromMe', False))
                 is_group = bool(getattr(msg_source, 'IsGroup', False)) or "@g.us" in chat_jid
 
+                # Determine if this is a true self-chat (user→own number).
+                # IsFromMe is True for ANY message the user sent in any chat,
+                # but self-messaging means sender and chat are the same JID.
+                def _jid_user(jid_str: str) -> str:
+                    """Extract bare user part from a JID string."""
+                    return jid_str.split("@")[0].split(":")[0] if jid_str else ""
+
+                is_self_chat = (
+                    is_from_me
+                    and not is_group
+                    and _jid_user(sender_jid) == _jid_user(chat_jid)
+                )
+
                 if not self._respond_to_all:
-                    if is_from_me:
-                        pass  # always allow self-messages
+                    if is_self_chat:
+                        pass  # true self-chat — always allow
+                    elif is_from_me:
+                        # Outgoing message to someone else's chat — NEVER process.
+                        # This prevents the bot from responding when the user
+                        # sends messages to friends/groups.  Only self-chat
+                        # (user → own number) should trigger the bot.
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Filtered: outgoing msg %s to chat %s (not self-chat)",
+                            msg_id, chat_jid,
+                        )
+                        return
                     elif is_group and self._allowed_groups:
-                        # Check if group JID is in the allowlist
+                        # Inbound group message — check if group is in allowlist
                         chat_jid_str = chat_jid.split("@")[0] if "@" in chat_jid else chat_jid
                         if not (chat_jid in self._allowed_groups
                                 or chat_jid_str in self._allowed_groups):
+                            logger.debug("Filtered: group %s not in allowlist", chat_jid)
                             return
                     elif not is_group and self._allowed_numbers:
-                        # Check if sender number is in the allowlist
-                        sender_num = sender_jid.split("@")[0].split(":")[0] if sender_jid else ""
+                        # Inbound DM — check if sender is in allowlist
+                        sender_num = _jid_user(sender_jid)
                         if sender_num not in self._allowed_numbers:
+                            logger.debug("Filtered: sender %s not in allowlist", sender_num)
                             return
                     else:
-                        # Not self, not in any allowlist → ignore
-                        if not is_from_me:
-                            return
+                        # Not self-chat, not in any allowlist → ignore
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Filtered: msg %s (from_me=%s, self_chat=%s, group=%s)",
+                            msg_id, is_from_me, is_self_chat, is_group,
+                        )
+                        return
 
                 # Extract text content
                 content = ""
@@ -416,10 +467,19 @@ class WhatsAppBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
                 await asyncio.sleep(1)
         except asyncio.CancelledError:
             pass
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            pass
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"WhatsApp Web mode error: {e}")
             raise
         finally:
+            # Graceful shutdown: stop the neonize log worker thread to
+            # prevent "threading._shutdown" errors on Ctrl+C.
+            try:
+                from neonize.utils.log import shutdown_log_worker
+                shutdown_log_worker()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
             await self.stop()
 
     async def _web_send(self, to: Any, text: str) -> None:
@@ -812,3 +872,42 @@ class WhatsAppBot(ChatCommandMixin, MessageHookMixin):
     async def get_channel(self, channel_id: str) -> Optional[BotChannel]:
         """Get channel info (WhatsApp is DM-only)."""
         return BotChannel(channel_id=channel_id, channel_type="dm")
+
+    async def probe(self):
+        """Test WhatsApp Cloud API connectivity."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import ProbeResult
+        started = time.time()
+        if self._mode == "web":
+            return ProbeResult(ok=True, platform="whatsapp", elapsed_ms=0.0, details={"mode": "web"})
+        try:
+            import aiohttp
+            url = f"{GRAPH_API_BASE}/{self._phone_number_id}"
+            headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {self._token}"}
+            async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
+                async with session.get(url, headers=headers, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=10)) as resp:
+                    elapsed = (time.time() - started) * 1000
+                    if resp.status == 200:
+                        data = await resp.json()
+                        return ProbeResult(
+                            ok=True, platform="whatsapp", elapsed_ms=elapsed,
+                            bot_username=data.get("display_phone_number", self._phone_number_id),
+                            details={"phone_number_id": self._phone_number_id, "verified_name": data.get("verified_name")},
+                        )
+                    else:
+                        text = await resp.text()
+                        return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="whatsapp", elapsed_ms=elapsed, error=f"HTTP {resp.status}: {text[:200]}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            return ProbeResult(ok=False, platform="whatsapp", elapsed_ms=(time.time() - started) * 1000, error=str(e))
+
+    async def health(self):
+        """Get detailed health status of the WhatsApp bot."""
+        from praisonaiagents.bots import HealthResult
+        probe_result = await self.probe()
+        uptime = (time.time() - self._started_at) if self._started_at else None
+        session_count = len(self._session._histories) if hasattr(self._session, '_histories') else 0
+        return HealthResult(
+            ok=self._is_running and probe_result.ok, platform="whatsapp",
+            is_running=self._is_running, uptime_seconds=uptime,
+            probe=probe_result, sessions=session_count,
+            error=probe_result.error if not probe_result.ok else None,
+        )

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/app.py

@@ -219,6 +219,7 @@ def register_commands():
     from .commands.batch import app as batch_app
     from .commands.replay import app as replay_app
     from .commands.loop import app as loop_app
+    from .commands.tracker import app as tracker_app
     
     # Import new moltbot-inspired commands
     from .commands.bot import app as bot_app
@@ -287,6 +288,7 @@ def register_commands():
     app.add_typer(batch_app, name="batch", help="Run all PraisonAI scripts in current folder")
     app.add_typer(replay_app, name="replay", help="Context replay for debugging agent execution")
     app.add_typer(loop_app, name="loop", help="Autonomous agent execution loops")
+    app.add_typer(tracker_app, name="tracker", help="Autonomous agent tracking with step-by-step analysis")
     
     # Helper function for loading agents from config
     def _load_agents_from_config_file(config_path: str, console) -> list:

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/bot.py

@@ -286,6 +286,9 @@ def bot_whatsapp(
     auto_tts: bool = typer.Option(False, "--auto-tts", help="Auto-convert all responses to speech"),
     stt: bool = typer.Option(False, "--stt", help="Enable STT tool for speech-to-text"),
     stt_model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--stt-model", help="STT model (default: openai/whisper-1)"),
+    respond_to: Optional[List[str]] = typer.Option(None, "--respond-to", help="Phone numbers the bot responds to (besides self). Repeat or comma-separate."),
+    respond_to_groups: Optional[List[str]] = typer.Option(None, "--respond-to-groups", help="Group JIDs the bot responds in. Repeat or comma-separate."),
+    respond_to_all: bool = typer.Option(False, "--respond-to-all", help="Respond to ALL messages (default: self-only)"),
 ):
     """Start a WhatsApp bot with full agent capabilities.
     
@@ -328,6 +331,14 @@ def bot_whatsapp(
         user_id=user_id,
     )
     
+    # Parse filtering values — support both repeated flags and comma-separated
+    allowed_numbers = None
+    if respond_to:
+        allowed_numbers = [n.strip() for raw in respond_to for n in raw.split(",") if n.strip()]
+    allowed_groups = None
+    if respond_to_groups:
+        allowed_groups = [g.strip() for raw in respond_to_groups for g in raw.split(",") if g.strip()]
+    
     handler = BotHandler()
     handler.start_whatsapp(
         token=token,
@@ -338,6 +349,9 @@ def bot_whatsapp(
         capabilities=capabilities,
         mode=mode,
         creds_dir=creds_dir,
+        allowed_numbers=allowed_numbers,
+        allowed_groups=allowed_groups,
+        respond_to_all=respond_to_all,
     )
 
 

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/chat.py

@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ def chat_main(
         is_flag=False,
         flag_value="true",
     ),
+    approval: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--approval", help="Approval backend: console, slack, telegram, discord, webhook, http, agent, auto, none"),
     profile: bool = typer.Option(False, "--profile", help="Enable CLI profiling (timing breakdown)"),
     profile_deep: bool = typer.Option(False, "--profile-deep", help="Enable deep profiling (cProfile stats, higher overhead)"),
     debug: bool = typer.Option(False, "--debug", help="Enable debug logging to ~/.praisonai/async_tui_debug.log"),
@@ -183,6 +184,19 @@ def chat_main(
     else:
         os.environ["PRAISON_APPROVAL_MODE"] = "auto"
     
+    # Wire --approval backend via global registry (TUI creates agents internally)
+    if approval:
+        from praisonai.cli.features.approval import resolve_approval_backend
+        try:
+            backend = resolve_approval_backend(approval)
+            if backend is not None:
+                from praisonaiagents.approval import get_approval_registry
+                get_approval_registry().set_backend(backend)
+                typer.echo(f"Approval backend: {approval}")
+        except ValueError as e:
+            typer.echo(f"Error: {e}", err=True)
+            raise typer.Exit(1)
+    
     # Use the async TUI (non-blocking, scrollable output)
     from praisonai.cli.interactive.async_tui import AsyncTUI, AsyncTUIConfig
     
@@ -193,6 +207,7 @@ def chat_main(
         session_id=session_id,
         workspace=workspace,
         debug=debug,
+        autonomy_mode=autonomy,
     )
     
     tui = AsyncTUI(config=tui_config)

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/loop.py

@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ def loop_main(
     timeout: Optional[float] = typer.Option(None, "--timeout", "-t", help="Timeout in seconds"),
     model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--model", "-m", help="LLM model to use"),
     verbose: bool = typer.Option(False, "--verbose", "-v", help="Show verbose output"),
+    observe: bool = typer.Option(False, "--observe", "-o", help="Enable observability event logging"),
+    recovery: bool = typer.Option(True, "--recovery/--no-recovery", help="Enable graduated doom loop recovery (default: on)"),
+    level: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--level", "-l", help="Autonomy level: suggest, auto_edit, full_auto"),
 ):
     """Run an agent in an autonomous loop.
     
@@ -60,6 +63,9 @@ def loop_main(
         timeout=timeout,
         model=model,
         verbose=verbose,
+        observe=observe,
+        recovery=recovery,
+        level=level,
     )
 
 
@@ -71,6 +77,9 @@ def _run_loop(
     timeout: Optional[float],
     model: Optional[str],
     verbose: bool,
+    observe: bool = False,
+    recovery: bool = True,
+    level: Optional[str] = None,
 ):
     """Execute the autonomous loop."""
     try:
@@ -84,7 +93,10 @@ def _run_loop(
         "max_iterations": max_iterations,
         "completion_promise": completion_promise,
         "clear_context": clear_context,
+        "observe": observe,
     }
+    if level:
+        autonomy_config["level"] = level
     
     # Create agent
     agent_kwargs = {
@@ -122,15 +134,10 @@ def _run_loop(
             typer.echo(f"   Timeout: {timeout}s")
         typer.echo("")
     
-    # Run autonomous loop
+    # Run autonomous loop using unified API
+    # agent.start() automatically uses run_autonomous() when autonomy=True
     try:
-        result = agent.run_autonomous(
-            prompt=prompt,
-            max_iterations=max_iterations,
-            timeout_seconds=timeout,
-            completion_promise=completion_promise,
-            clear_context=clear_context,
-        )
+        result = agent.start(prompt, timeout=timeout)
         
         # Display result
         if result.success:

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/run.py

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ def run_main(
     profile: bool = typer.Option(False, "--profile", help="Enable CLI profiling (timing breakdown)"),
     profile_deep: bool = typer.Option(False, "--profile-deep", help="Enable deep profiling (cProfile stats, higher overhead)"),
     output_mode: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--output", "-o", help="Output mode: silent (default), actions, verbose, json, stream"),
+    approval: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--approval", help="Approval backend: console, slack, telegram, discord, webhook, http, agent, auto, none"),
+    approve_all_tools: bool = typer.Option(False, "--approve-all-tools", help="Require approval for ALL tool calls, not just dangerous tools"),
+    approval_timeout: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--approval-timeout", help="Seconds to wait for approval. Use 'none' for indefinite wait"),
 ):
     """
     Run agents from a file or prompt.
@@ -123,6 +126,9 @@ def run_main(
             tools=tools,
             max_tokens=max_tokens,
             output_mode=output_mode,
+            approval=approval,
+            approve_all_tools=approve_all_tools,
+            approval_timeout=approval_timeout,
         )
 
 
@@ -183,6 +189,9 @@ def _run_prompt(
     tools: Optional[str] = None,
     max_tokens: int = 16000,
     output_mode: Optional[str] = None,
+    approval: Optional[str] = None,
+    approve_all_tools: bool = False,
+    approval_timeout: Optional[str] = None,
 ):
     """Run a direct prompt."""
     output = get_output_controller()
@@ -201,6 +210,13 @@ def _run_prompt(
             if model:
                 agent_config["llm"] = model
             
+            # Resolve approval backend if specified
+            if approval:
+                from praisonai.cli.features.approval import resolve_approval_config
+                agent_config["approval"] = resolve_approval_config(
+                    approval, all_tools=approve_all_tools, timeout=approval_timeout,
+                )
+            
             agent = Agent(**agent_config)
             result = agent.start(prompt)
             
@@ -263,6 +279,7 @@ def _run_prompt(
         args.expand_prompt = False
         args.expand_tools = None
         args.no_tools = False
+        args.approval = approval
         
         praison.args = args
         result = praison.handle_direct_prompt(prompt)

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/commands/tracker.py

@@ -0,0 +1,852 @@
+"""
+Tracker command for autonomous agent execution with step-by-step tracking.
+
+Uses the centralized autonomy system with:
+- All default autonomy tools (search, file, shell, code, etc.)
+- Auto-approval enabled by default (full_auto mode)
+- Real-time step tracking and status output
+- Summary table at completion
+- Gap analysis for debugging
+
+The tracker integrates with the Agent's autonomy system to provide
+comprehensive tracking of autonomous agent execution.
+"""
+
+from typing import Optional, List
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from datetime import datetime
+import os
+import time
+
+import typer
+from rich.console import Console
+from rich.table import Table
+from rich.panel import Panel
+
+console = Console()
+
+app = typer.Typer(
+    name="tracker",
+    help="Run agents in autonomous mode with step-by-step tracking",
+    no_args_is_help=False,
+)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class TrackedStep:
+    """A single tracked step in the autonomous execution."""
+    step_number: int
+    timestamp: str
+    action_type: str  # chat, tool_call, completion, error
+    action_name: str  # tool name or "thinking"
+    input_summary: str
+    output_summary: str
+    duration_seconds: float
+    success: bool
+    error: Optional[str] = None
+
+
+@dataclass
+class TrackerResult:
+    """Result of a tracked autonomous execution."""
+    task: str
+    success: bool
+    completion_reason: str
+    total_steps: int
+    total_duration: float
+    steps: List[TrackedStep] = field(default_factory=list)
+    tools_used: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    gaps_identified: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# CENTRALIZED AUTONOMY DEFAULT TOOLS
+# These are the default tools available in autonomy mode (no API keys required)
+# ============================================================================
+AUTONOMY_DEFAULT_TOOLS = [
+    # Web Search & Crawl
+    "search_web",       # Unified web search (DuckDuckGo fallback)
+    "internet_search",  # DuckDuckGo search
+    "web_crawl",        # Web page crawling
+    "scrape_page",      # Page scraping
+    "extract_text",     # Text extraction
+    "extract_links",    # Link extraction
+    
+    # File Operations
+    "read_file",        # Read file contents
+    "write_file",       # Write to files
+    "list_files",       # List directory contents
+    "copy_file",        # Copy files
+    "move_file",        # Move files
+    "delete_file",      # Delete files
+    "get_file_info",    # Get file metadata
+    
+    # Shell & System
+    "execute_command",  # Execute shell commands
+    "list_processes",   # List running processes
+    "get_system_info",  # Get system information
+    
+    # Python Code Execution
+    "execute_code",     # Execute Python code
+    "analyze_code",     # Analyze code structure
+    "format_code",      # Format Python code
+    "lint_code",        # Lint Python code
+    
+    # ACP Tools (Agent-Centric Protocol)
+    "acp_create_file",   # Create files (with approval tracking)
+    "acp_edit_file",     # Edit files (with approval tracking)
+    "acp_delete_file",   # Delete files (with approval tracking)
+    "acp_execute_command",  # Execute commands (with approval tracking)
+    
+    # LSP Tools (Language Server Protocol)
+    "lsp_list_symbols",      # List symbols in a file
+    "lsp_find_definition",   # Go to definition
+    "lsp_find_references",   # Find all references
+    "lsp_get_diagnostics",   # Get code diagnostics/errors
+    
+    # Scheduling
+    "schedule_add",     # Add scheduled task
+    "schedule_list",    # List scheduled tasks
+    "schedule_remove",  # Remove scheduled task
+]
+
+# Extended tools (may require API keys)
+EXTENDED_TOOLS = [
+    "tavily_search",    # Tavily search (requires TAVILY_API_KEY)
+    "tavily_extract",   # Tavily extract
+    "exa_search",       # Exa search (requires EXA_API_KEY)
+    "exa_answer",       # Exa answer
+    "crawl4ai",         # Advanced crawling (requires playwright)
+    "ydc_search",       # You.com search (requires YDC_API_KEY)
+]
+
+
+def _get_tools(tool_names: List[str]) -> List:
+    """Resolve tool names to actual tool functions."""
+    tools = []
+    resolved_names = set()
+    try:
+        from praisonaiagents import tools as tool_module
+        for name in tool_names:
+            try:
+                tool_func = getattr(tool_module, name)
+                # Check if it's a module (e.g., web_crawl returns module)
+                # In that case, get the function with the same name from the module
+                if hasattr(tool_func, '__file__') and hasattr(tool_func, name):
+                    tool_func = getattr(tool_func, name)
+                tools.append(tool_func)
+                resolved_names.add(name)
+            except AttributeError:
+                pass  # Try interactive tools below
+    except ImportError:
+        console.print("[red]Error: praisonaiagents not installed[/red]")
+    
+    # Resolve ACP/LSP tools via interactive_tools (they need runtime initialization)
+    unresolved = [n for n in tool_names if n not in resolved_names]
+    if any(n.startswith(("acp_", "lsp_")) for n in unresolved):
+        try:
+            from ..features.interactive_tools import get_interactive_tools, ToolConfig
+            config = ToolConfig.from_env()
+            config.workspace = os.getcwd()
+            interactive = get_interactive_tools(config=config)
+            interactive_map = {t.__name__: t for t in interactive}
+            for name in unresolved:
+                if name in interactive_map:
+                    tools.append(interactive_map[name])
+                    resolved_names.add(name)
+        except ImportError:
+            pass  # Interactive tools not available
+        except Exception as e:
+            console.print(f"[dim]Note: ACP/LSP tools not loaded: {e}[/dim]")
+    
+    return tools
+
+
+def _summarize_text(text: str, max_len: int = 50) -> str:
+    """Summarize text to max length."""
+    if not text:
+        return ""
+    text = str(text).replace("\n", " ").strip()
+    if len(text) > max_len:
+        return text[:max_len-3] + "..."
+    return text
+
+
+def _run_tracked_task(
+    task: str,
+    tools: List,
+    max_iterations: int,
+    model: Optional[str],
+    verbose: bool,
+    step_callback: Optional[callable] = None,
+    auto_approve: bool = True,
+) -> TrackerResult:
+    """Run a task with step tracking using centralized autonomy system.
+    
+    Args:
+        task: The task to execute
+        tools: List of tool functions to use
+        max_iterations: Maximum autonomous iterations
+        model: LLM model to use (optional)
+        verbose: Show verbose output
+        step_callback: Callback for each step (optional)
+        auto_approve: Auto-approve all tool calls (default: True)
+    """
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    # ========================================================================
+    # AUTO-APPROVE: Set env var so @require_approval decorators on tool
+    # functions (execute_code, execute_command, write_file, etc.) auto-approve.
+    # The decorator checks PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE env var independently of
+    # the Agent's approval= parameter.
+    # ========================================================================
+    prev_auto_approve = os.environ.get("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE")
+    if auto_approve:
+        os.environ["PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE"] = "true"
+    
+    steps: List[TrackedStep] = []
+    tools_used: set = set()
+    start_time = time.time()
+    step_number = 0
+    
+    # ========================================================================
+    # CENTRALIZED AUTONOMY CONFIGURATION
+    # Uses full_auto level with auto-approval for autonomous tracking
+    # ========================================================================
+    agent_kwargs = {
+        "name": "tracker_agent",
+        "instructions": """You are an autonomous agent with access to various tools.
+You MUST use tools to complete tasks - do NOT rely on your training knowledge alone.
+
+TOOL USAGE RULES:
+- For research/search tasks: use search_web or internet_search
+- For file operations: use read_file, write_file, list_files
+- For safe file creation/editing: use acp_create_file, acp_edit_file
+- For code tasks: use execute_code, analyze_code
+- For shell commands: use execute_command or acp_execute_command
+- For web scraping: use web_crawl, scrape_page, extract_text
+- For code intelligence: use lsp_list_symbols, lsp_find_definition, lsp_find_references, lsp_get_diagnostics
+
+When you have fully completed the task, say 'Task completed' or 'Done'.""",
+        "tools": tools,
+        # Centralized autonomy configuration
+        "autonomy": {
+            "enabled": True,
+            "level": "full_auto",  # Full autonomous mode
+            "max_iterations": max_iterations,
+            "doom_loop_threshold": 5,
+            "auto_escalate": True,
+        },
+        # Auto-approve all tools for tracker (agent-centric approval)
+        "approval": auto_approve,
+    }
+    
+    if model:
+        agent_kwargs["llm"] = model
+    
+    if verbose:
+        pass  # Use default full output
+    else:
+        agent_kwargs["output"] = "status"  # Real-time status like Agent(output="status")
+    
+    agent = Agent(**agent_kwargs)
+    
+    # Wrap execute_tool to track tool calls
+    original_execute_tool = agent.execute_tool
+    
+    def tracked_execute_tool(tool_name, *args, **kwargs):
+        nonlocal step_number
+        step_number += 1
+        step_start = time.time()
+        tools_used.add(tool_name)
+        
+        try:
+            result = original_execute_tool(tool_name, *args, **kwargs)
+            duration = time.time() - step_start
+            
+            step = TrackedStep(
+                step_number=step_number,
+                timestamp=datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                action_type="tool_call",
+                action_name=tool_name,
+                input_summary=_summarize_text(str(args) + str(kwargs)),
+                output_summary=_summarize_text(str(result)),
+                duration_seconds=duration,
+                success=True,
+            )
+            steps.append(step)
+            if step_callback:
+                step_callback(step)
+            return result
+        except Exception as e:
+            duration = time.time() - step_start
+            step = TrackedStep(
+                step_number=step_number,
+                timestamp=datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                action_type="tool_error",
+                action_name=tool_name,
+                input_summary=_summarize_text(str(args) + str(kwargs)),
+                output_summary="",
+                duration_seconds=duration,
+                success=False,
+                error=str(e),
+            )
+            steps.append(step)
+            if step_callback:
+                step_callback(step)
+            raise
+    
+    agent.execute_tool = tracked_execute_tool
+    
+    # Track chat calls
+    original_chat = agent.chat
+    
+    def tracked_chat(prompt, *args, **kwargs):
+        nonlocal step_number
+        step_number += 1
+        step_start = time.time()
+        
+        try:
+            result = original_chat(prompt, *args, **kwargs)
+            duration = time.time() - step_start
+            
+            # Record step
+            step = TrackedStep(
+                step_number=step_number,
+                timestamp=datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                action_type="chat",
+                action_name="thinking",
+                input_summary=_summarize_text(prompt),
+                output_summary=_summarize_text(str(result)),
+                duration_seconds=duration,
+                success=True,
+            )
+            steps.append(step)
+            
+            if step_callback:
+                step_callback(step)
+            
+            return result
+        except Exception as e:
+            duration = time.time() - step_start
+            step = TrackedStep(
+                step_number=step_number,
+                timestamp=datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                action_type="error",
+                action_name="chat_error",
+                input_summary=_summarize_text(prompt),
+                output_summary="",
+                duration_seconds=duration,
+                success=False,
+                error=str(e),
+            )
+            steps.append(step)
+            if step_callback:
+                step_callback(step)
+            raise
+    
+    agent.chat = tracked_chat
+    
+    # Run autonomous loop
+    try:
+        result = agent.run_autonomous(
+            prompt=task,
+            max_iterations=max_iterations,
+        )
+        
+        total_duration = time.time() - start_time
+        
+        # Extract tool usage from AutonomyResult.actions
+        if hasattr(result, 'actions') and result.actions:
+            for action in result.actions:
+                if isinstance(action, dict):
+                    action_type = action.get('type', 'unknown')
+                    action_name = action.get('name', action.get('tool', 'unknown'))
+                    if action_type == 'tool_call' or 'tool' in action:
+                        tools_used.add(action_name)
+        
+        # Analyze gaps
+        gaps = []
+        if result.iterations >= max_iterations:
+            gaps.append("Hit max iterations - task may be incomplete")
+        if result.completion_reason == "doom_loop":
+            gaps.append("Doom loop detected - agent repeated same actions")
+        if result.completion_reason == "needs_help":
+            gaps.append("Agent requested human help")
+        if not tools_used and len(tools) > 0:
+            gaps.append("No tools were used despite being available")
+        
+        return TrackerResult(
+            task=task,
+            success=result.success,
+            completion_reason=result.completion_reason,
+            total_steps=len(steps) if steps else result.iterations,
+            total_duration=total_duration,
+            steps=steps,
+            tools_used=list(tools_used),
+            gaps_identified=gaps,
+        )
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        total_duration = time.time() - start_time
+        return TrackerResult(
+            task=task,
+            success=False,
+            completion_reason="error",
+            total_steps=len(steps),
+            total_duration=total_duration,
+            steps=steps,
+            tools_used=list(tools_used),
+            gaps_identified=[f"Error: {str(e)}"],
+        )
+    finally:
+        # Stop the LSP/ACP runtime if it was started
+        try:
+            from ..features.interactive_tools import cleanup_runtime
+            cleanup_runtime()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+        
+        # Restore original PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE env var
+        if prev_auto_approve is None:
+            os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+        else:
+            os.environ["PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE"] = prev_auto_approve
+
+
+def _print_step_table(steps: List[TrackedStep]) -> None:
+    """Print a table of all steps."""
+    table = Table(title="📊 Execution Steps", show_header=True, header_style="bold cyan")
+    table.add_column("#", style="dim", width=4)
+    table.add_column("Type", width=10)
+    table.add_column("Action", width=15)
+    table.add_column("Input", width=30)
+    table.add_column("Output", width=30)
+    table.add_column("Time", width=8)
+    table.add_column("Status", width=8)
+    
+    for step in steps:
+        status = "✅" if step.success else "❌"
+        table.add_row(
+            str(step.step_number),
+            step.action_type,
+            step.action_name,
+            step.input_summary,
+            step.output_summary,
+            f"{step.duration_seconds:.2f}s",
+            status,
+        )
+    
+    console.print(table)
+
+
+def _print_summary(result: TrackerResult) -> None:
+    """Print execution summary."""
+    status_icon = "✅" if result.success else "❌"
+    
+    console.print(Panel(
+        f"""
+[bold]{status_icon} Task: {_summarize_text(result.task, 60)}[/bold]
+
+[cyan]Completion Reason:[/cyan] {result.completion_reason}
+[cyan]Total Steps:[/cyan] {result.total_steps}
+[cyan]Total Duration:[/cyan] {result.total_duration:.2f}s
+[cyan]Tools Used:[/cyan] {', '.join(result.tools_used) if result.tools_used else 'None'}
+""",
+        title="📋 Execution Summary",
+        border_style="green" if result.success else "red",
+    ))
+    
+    if result.gaps_identified:
+        console.print("\n[bold yellow]⚠️ Gaps Identified:[/bold yellow]")
+        for gap in result.gaps_identified:
+            console.print(f"  • {gap}")
+
+
+@app.callback()
+def tracker_main(ctx: typer.Context):
+    """Autonomous agent tracking with step-by-step analysis.
+    
+    Run tasks with full execution tracing and optional quality judging.
+    
+    Commands:
+    
+        praisonai tracker run "Search for Python best practices"
+        
+        praisonai tracker judge "What is 2+2?" --expected "4"
+        
+        praisonai tracker tools
+        
+        praisonai tracker batch tasks.json
+    """
+    pass
+
+
+@app.command(name="run")
+def tracker_run(
+    task: str = typer.Argument(..., help="Task for the agent to complete"),
+    max_iterations: int = typer.Option(20, "--max-iterations", "-n", help="Maximum iterations (default: 20)"),
+    model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--model", "-m", help="LLM model to use"),
+    tools: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--tools", "-t", help="Comma-separated tool names to use"),
+    extended: bool = typer.Option(False, "--extended", "-e", help="Include extended tools (may require API keys)"),
+    verbose: bool = typer.Option(False, "--verbose", "-v", help="Show verbose output"),
+    live: bool = typer.Option(True, "--live/--no-live", help="Show live step updates (default: on)"),
+):
+    """Run an agent with step-by-step tracking.
+    
+    Examples:
+    
+        praisonai tracker run "Search for Python best practices and summarize"
+        
+        praisonai tracker run "Read config.yaml and explain its structure" -v
+        
+        praisonai tracker run "Find trending AI news" --tools search_web,web_crawl
+    """
+    _run_and_display(task, max_iterations, model, tools, extended, verbose, live)
+
+
+def _run_and_display(
+    task: str,
+    max_iterations: int = 20,
+    model: Optional[str] = None,
+    tools: Optional[str] = None,
+    extended: bool = False,
+    verbose: bool = False,
+    live: bool = True,
+) -> TrackerResult:
+    """Shared logic: run a tracked task and display results."""
+    # Resolve tools
+    tool_names = AUTONOMY_DEFAULT_TOOLS.copy()
+    if extended:
+        tool_names.extend(EXTENDED_TOOLS)
+    if tools:
+        tool_names = [t.strip() for t in tools.split(",")]
+    
+    resolved_tools = _get_tools(tool_names)
+    
+    console.print(f"\n[bold cyan]🔍 Agent Tracker[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Task: {_summarize_text(task, 70)}[/dim]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Tools: {len(resolved_tools)} loaded ({', '.join(tool_names[:5])}{'...' if len(tool_names) > 5 else ''})[/dim]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Max iterations: {max_iterations}[/dim]\n")
+    
+    # Step callback for live updates
+    def step_callback(step: TrackedStep):
+        if live:
+            status = "✅" if step.success else "❌"
+            console.print(f"  [{step.step_number}] {status} {step.action_type}: {step.action_name} ({step.duration_seconds:.2f}s)")
+    
+    # Run tracked task
+    with console.status("[bold green]Running autonomous agent...[/bold green]") if not live else console:
+        result = _run_tracked_task(
+            task=task,
+            tools=resolved_tools,
+            max_iterations=max_iterations,
+            model=model,
+            verbose=verbose,
+            step_callback=step_callback if live else None,
+        )
+    
+    # Print results
+    console.print("\n")
+    _print_step_table(result.steps)
+    console.print("\n")
+    _print_summary(result)
+    
+    return result
+
+
+@app.command(name="batch")
+def tracker_batch(
+    tasks_file: str = typer.Argument(..., help="JSON file with list of tasks"),
+    max_iterations: int = typer.Option(20, "--max-iterations", "-n", help="Maximum iterations per task"),
+    model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--model", "-m", help="LLM model to use"),
+    output: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--output", "-o", help="Output JSON file for results"),
+):
+    """Run multiple tasks and generate a comparison table.
+    
+    The tasks file should be a JSON array of task strings:
+    
+        ["Task 1", "Task 2", "Task 3"]
+    
+    Example:
+    
+        praisonai tracker batch tasks.json -o results.json
+    """
+    import json
+    
+    try:
+        with open(tasks_file) as f:
+            tasks = json.load(f)
+    except Exception as e:
+        console.print(f"[red]Error reading tasks file: {e}[/red]")
+        raise typer.Exit(1)
+    
+    if not isinstance(tasks, list):
+        console.print("[red]Tasks file must contain a JSON array of strings[/red]")
+        raise typer.Exit(1)
+    
+    console.print(f"\n[bold cyan]🔍 Batch Agent Tracker[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Running {len(tasks)} tasks...[/dim]\n")
+    
+    resolved_tools = _get_tools(AUTONOMY_DEFAULT_TOOLS)
+    results: List[TrackerResult] = []
+    
+    for i, task in enumerate(tasks, 1):
+        console.print(f"\n[bold]Task {i}/{len(tasks)}:[/bold] {_summarize_text(task, 50)}")
+        
+        result = _run_tracked_task(
+            task=task,
+            tools=resolved_tools,
+            max_iterations=max_iterations,
+            model=model,
+            verbose=False,
+            step_callback=None,
+        )
+        results.append(result)
+        
+        status = "✅" if result.success else "❌"
+        console.print(f"  {status} {result.completion_reason} ({result.total_steps} steps, {result.total_duration:.2f}s)")
+    
+    # Print summary table
+    console.print("\n")
+    table = Table(title="📊 Batch Results Summary", show_header=True, header_style="bold cyan")
+    table.add_column("#", style="dim", width=4)
+    table.add_column("Task", width=40)
+    table.add_column("Status", width=8)
+    table.add_column("Reason", width=15)
+    table.add_column("Steps", width=6)
+    table.add_column("Duration", width=10)
+    table.add_column("Gaps", width=20)
+    
+    for i, result in enumerate(results, 1):
+        status = "✅" if result.success else "❌"
+        gaps = ", ".join(result.gaps_identified[:2]) if result.gaps_identified else "-"
+        table.add_row(
+            str(i),
+            _summarize_text(result.task, 40),
+            status,
+            result.completion_reason,
+            str(result.total_steps),
+            f"{result.total_duration:.2f}s",
+            _summarize_text(gaps, 20),
+        )
+    
+    console.print(table)
+    
+    # Calculate stats
+    success_count = sum(1 for r in results if r.success)
+    total_steps = sum(r.total_steps for r in results)
+    total_duration = sum(r.total_duration for r in results)
+    
+    console.print(f"\n[bold]Summary:[/bold]")
+    console.print(f"  Success rate: {success_count}/{len(results)} ({100*success_count/len(results):.1f}%)")
+    console.print(f"  Total steps: {total_steps}")
+    console.print(f"  Total duration: {total_duration:.2f}s")
+    
+    # Save results if output specified
+    if output:
+        output_data = {
+            "tasks": len(results),
+            "success_rate": success_count / len(results),
+            "total_steps": total_steps,
+            "total_duration": total_duration,
+            "results": [
+                {
+                    "task": r.task,
+                    "success": r.success,
+                    "completion_reason": r.completion_reason,
+                    "steps": r.total_steps,
+                    "duration": r.total_duration,
+                    "gaps": r.gaps_identified,
+                }
+                for r in results
+            ],
+        }
+        with open(output, "w") as f:
+            json.dump(output_data, f, indent=2)
+        console.print(f"\n[green]Results saved to {output}[/green]")
+
+
+@app.command(name="tools")
+def tracker_tools():
+    """List all available tools for the tracker."""
+    console.print("\n[bold cyan]🛠️ Available Tools[/bold cyan]\n")
+    
+    console.print("[bold]Default Tools (no API keys required):[/bold]")
+    for tool in AUTONOMY_DEFAULT_TOOLS:
+        console.print(f"  • {tool}")
+    
+    console.print("\n[bold]Extended Tools (may require API keys):[/bold]")
+    for tool in EXTENDED_TOOLS:
+        console.print(f"  • {tool}")
+    
+    console.print("\n[dim]Use --tools to specify custom tools, e.g.:[/dim]")
+    console.print("[dim]  praisonai tracker 'task' --tools search_web,read_file[/dim]")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# JUDGE FEATURE
+# ============================================================================
+
+DEFAULT_JUDGE_CRITERIA = """Evaluate this autonomous agent execution trace:
+1. Task Completion: Did the agent fully complete the assigned task?
+2. Tool Selection: Were appropriate tools chosen for each step?
+3. Efficiency: Was the task completed with minimal unnecessary steps?
+4. Error Handling: Were errors handled gracefully without crashing?
+5. Output Quality: Is the final output accurate and useful?"""
+
+
+def _format_trace_for_judge(result: TrackerResult) -> str:
+    """Convert TrackerResult into a structured string for LLM evaluation."""
+    lines = []
+    lines.append(f"Task: \"{result.task}\"")
+    status = "success" if result.success else "failed"
+    lines.append(f"Completion: {status} (reason: {result.completion_reason})")
+    lines.append(f"Duration: {result.total_duration:.1f}s | Steps: {result.total_steps} | Tools Used: {', '.join(result.tools_used) if result.tools_used else 'None'}")
+    lines.append("")
+    
+    for step in result.steps:
+        icon = "✅" if step.success else "❌"
+        lines.append(f"Step {step.step_number}: [{step.action_type}] {step.action_name} ({step.duration_seconds:.1f}s) {icon}")
+        lines.append(f"  Input: {step.input_summary}")
+        lines.append(f"  Output: {step.output_summary}")
+        if step.error:
+            lines.append(f"  Error: {step.error}")
+        lines.append("")
+    
+    if result.gaps_identified:
+        lines.append(f"Gaps: {'; '.join(result.gaps_identified)}")
+    else:
+        lines.append("Gaps: None")
+    
+    return "\n".join(lines)
+
+
+def _print_judge_verdict(judge_result, threshold: float) -> None:
+    """Print the judge verdict with rich formatting."""
+    score = getattr(judge_result, 'score', 0) or 0
+    passed = score >= threshold
+    reasoning = getattr(judge_result, 'reasoning', '') or ''
+    suggestions = getattr(judge_result, 'suggestions', []) or []
+    
+    # Score bar
+    bar_len = 20
+    filled = int(score / 10 * bar_len)
+    bar = "█" * filled + "░" * (bar_len - filled)
+    
+    color = "green" if passed else ("yellow" if score >= 5 else "red")
+    icon = "✅" if passed else "❌"
+    
+    console.print(Panel(
+        f"""
+[bold]{icon} Score: [{color}]{score:.1f}/10[/{color}][/bold]  [{color}]{bar}[/{color}]
+[bold]Threshold:[/bold] {threshold}  |  [bold]Verdict:[/bold] [{'green' if passed else 'red'}]{'PASS' if passed else 'FAIL'}[/{'green' if passed else 'red'}]
+
+[bold]Reasoning:[/bold]
+{reasoning}
+""",
+        title="⚖️ Judge Verdict",
+        border_style=color,
+    ))
+    
+    if suggestions:
+        console.print("[bold yellow]💡 Suggestions:[/bold yellow]")
+        for s in suggestions:
+            console.print(f"  • {s}")
+
+
+@app.command(name="judge")
+def tracker_judge(
+    task: str = typer.Argument(..., help="Task to execute and judge"),
+    criteria: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--criteria", "-c", help="Custom evaluation criteria"),
+    expected: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--expected", "-e", help="Expected output for accuracy evaluation"),
+    threshold: float = typer.Option(7.0, "--threshold", help="Pass/fail score threshold (1-10)"),
+    max_iterations: int = typer.Option(20, "--max-iterations", "-n", help="Maximum iterations (default: 20)"),
+    model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--model", "-m", help="LLM model to use"),
+    judge_model: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--judge-model", help="LLM model for judge (default: same as agent)"),
+    tools: Optional[str] = typer.Option(None, "--tools", "-t", help="Comma-separated tool names to use"),
+    extended: bool = typer.Option(False, "--extended", help="Include extended tools (may require API keys)"),
+    verbose: bool = typer.Option(False, "--verbose", "-v", help="Show verbose output"),
+):
+    """Run a task and judge the execution quality.
+    
+    Executes the task with step tracking, then evaluates the execution
+    trace using an LLM judge. Reports a score (1-10), pass/fail verdict,
+    reasoning, and improvement suggestions.
+    
+    Examples:
+    
+        praisonai tracker judge "Calculate fibonacci(10) using execute_code"
+        
+        praisonai tracker judge "Search for AI news" --criteria "Must use search_web"
+        
+        praisonai tracker judge "What is 2+2?" --expected "4" --threshold 8.0
+    """
+    # Resolve tools
+    tool_names = AUTONOMY_DEFAULT_TOOLS.copy()
+    if extended:
+        tool_names.extend(EXTENDED_TOOLS)
+    if tools:
+        tool_names = [t.strip() for t in tools.split(",")]
+    
+    resolved_tools = _get_tools(tool_names)
+    
+    console.print(f"\n[bold cyan]⚖️ Agent Tracker + Judge[/bold cyan]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Task: {_summarize_text(task, 70)}[/dim]")
+    console.print(f"[dim]Tools: {len(resolved_tools)} loaded | Threshold: {threshold}[/dim]\n")
+    
+    # Step 1: Run the task
+    console.print("[bold]Phase 1: Executing task...[/bold]\n")
+    
+    def step_callback(step: TrackedStep):
+        status = "✅" if step.success else "❌"
+        console.print(f"  [{step.step_number}] {status} {step.action_type}: {step.action_name} ({step.duration_seconds:.2f}s)")
+    
+    result = _run_tracked_task(
+        task=task,
+        tools=resolved_tools,
+        max_iterations=max_iterations,
+        model=model,
+        verbose=verbose,
+        step_callback=step_callback,
+    )
+    
+    # Print step table + summary
+    console.print("\n")
+    _print_step_table(result.steps)
+    console.print("\n")
+    _print_summary(result)
+    
+    # Step 2: Judge the execution
+    console.print("\n[bold]Phase 2: Judging execution...[/bold]\n")
+    
+    try:
+        from praisonaiagents.eval import Judge
+        
+        trace_text = _format_trace_for_judge(result)
+        
+        judge_kwargs = {}
+        if judge_model:
+            judge_kwargs["model"] = judge_model
+        elif model:
+            judge_kwargs["model"] = model
+        
+        judge = Judge(threshold=threshold, **judge_kwargs)
+        
+        eval_criteria = criteria or DEFAULT_JUDGE_CRITERIA
+        
+        judge_result = judge.run(
+            output=trace_text,
+            criteria=eval_criteria,
+            expected=expected,
+            input=task,
+        )
+        
+        _print_judge_verdict(judge_result, threshold)
+        
+    except ImportError:
+        console.print("[red]Error: praisonaiagents.eval not available[/red]")
+        console.print("[dim]Install with: pip install praisonaiagents[/dim]")
+    except Exception as e:
+        console.print(f"[red]Judge error: {e}[/red]")
+

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/approval.py

@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+"""
+Approval backend resolver for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Maps CLI --approval flag values to approval backend instances.
+Used by run, chat, and main CLI commands for DRY approval wiring.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import logging
+from typing import Any, Optional
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Valid backend names for CLI help text
+VALID_BACKENDS = ["console", "slack", "telegram", "discord", "webhook", "http", "agent", "auto", "none"]
+
+
+def resolve_approval_backend(value: Optional[str]) -> Optional[Any]:
+    """Resolve a CLI --approval flag value to an approval backend instance.
+
+    Args:
+        value: One of the backend names (slack, telegram, discord, webhook,
+               http, console, auto, none) or None.  For webhook and http,
+               additional config is read from environment variables.
+
+    Returns:
+        An approval backend instance, or None if disabled.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If the value is not a recognised backend name.
+    """
+    if value is None or value.lower() == "none":
+        return None
+
+    name = value.lower().strip()
+
+    if name in ("true", "console"):
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import ConsoleBackend
+        return ConsoleBackend()
+
+    if name == "auto":
+        from praisonaiagents.approval.backends import AutoApproveBackend
+        return AutoApproveBackend()
+
+    if name == "slack":
+        from praisonai.bots import SlackApproval
+        return SlackApproval()
+
+    if name == "telegram":
+        from praisonai.bots import TelegramApproval
+        import os
+        chat_id = os.environ.get("TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID", "")
+        if not chat_id:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID env var required for --approval telegram"
+            )
+        return TelegramApproval(chat_id=chat_id)
+
+    if name == "discord":
+        from praisonai.bots import DiscordApproval
+        import os
+        channel_id = os.environ.get("DISCORD_CHANNEL_ID", "")
+        if not channel_id:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "DISCORD_CHANNEL_ID env var required for --approval discord"
+            )
+        return DiscordApproval(channel_id=channel_id)
+
+    if name == "webhook":
+        from praisonai.bots import WebhookApproval
+        return WebhookApproval()
+
+    if name == "http":
+        from praisonai.bots import HTTPApproval
+        return HTTPApproval()
+
+    if name == "agent":
+        from praisonaiagents.approval import AgentApproval
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent
+        reviewer = Agent(
+            name="approval-reviewer",
+            instructions=(
+                "You are a security reviewer. Only approve low-risk read "
+                "operations. Deny anything destructive. Respond with exactly "
+                "one word: APPROVE or DENY"
+            ),
+        )
+        return AgentApproval(approver_agent=reviewer)
+
+    raise ValueError(
+        f"Unknown approval backend: {value!r}. "
+        f"Valid options: {', '.join(VALID_BACKENDS)}"
+    )
+
+
+def resolve_approval_config(
+    backend_name: Optional[str] = None,
+    all_tools: bool = False,
+    timeout: Optional[str] = None,
+) -> Optional[Any]:
+    """Build an approval value for ``Agent(approval=...)``.
+
+    If only a backend name is given (no extra flags), returns the plain
+    backend object for backward compatibility.  When ``all_tools`` or
+    ``timeout`` are specified, returns an :class:`ApprovalConfig`.
+
+    Args:
+        backend_name: CLI ``--approval`` value (slack, console, …).
+        all_tools:    ``--approve-all-tools`` flag.
+        timeout:      ``--approval-timeout`` value.  ``"none"`` means
+                      indefinite; a numeric string is parsed as seconds.
+    """
+    backend = resolve_approval_backend(backend_name)
+    if backend is None:
+        return None
+
+    # Parse timeout
+    parsed_timeout: Optional[float] = 0  # 0 = use backend default
+    if timeout is not None:
+        if timeout.lower() == "none":
+            parsed_timeout = None  # indefinite
+        else:
+            try:
+                parsed_timeout = float(timeout)
+            except ValueError:
+                logger.warning(f"Invalid --approval-timeout value: {timeout!r}, using backend default")
+                parsed_timeout = 0
+
+    # If no extra config needed, return plain backend (backward compatible)
+    if not all_tools and parsed_timeout == 0:
+        return backend
+
+    from praisonaiagents.approval.protocols import ApprovalConfig
+    return ApprovalConfig(
+        backend=backend,
+        all_tools=all_tools,
+        timeout=parsed_timeout,
+    )

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/autonomy_mode.py

@@ -18,18 +18,31 @@ import logging
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
+# DRY: Reuse AutonomyLevel from core SDK as single source of truth
+try:
+    from praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs import AutonomyLevel as _AutonomyLevel
+except ImportError:
+    # Fallback if SDK not installed — define locally
+    class _AutonomyLevel(Enum):
+        SUGGEST = "suggest"
+        AUTO_EDIT = "auto_edit"
+        FULL_AUTO = "full_auto"
+
+
 class AutonomyMode(Enum):
     """
     Autonomy levels for agent execution.
     
-    Inspired by Codex CLI's approval modes:
+    Values are identical to praisonaiagents.config.feature_configs.AutonomyLevel.
+    This wrapper adds from_string() for CLI convenience.
+    
     - SUGGEST: Read-only, requires approval for all changes
     - AUTO_EDIT: Auto-approve file edits, require approval for commands
     - FULL_AUTO: Auto-approve everything (YOLO mode)
     """
-    SUGGEST = "suggest"          # Default: ask for approval on everything
-    AUTO_EDIT = "auto_edit"      # Auto-approve file edits only
-    FULL_AUTO = "full_auto"      # Auto-approve everything (dangerous)
+    SUGGEST = _AutonomyLevel.SUGGEST.value
+    AUTO_EDIT = _AutonomyLevel.AUTO_EDIT.value
+    FULL_AUTO = _AutonomyLevel.FULL_AUTO.value
     
     @classmethod
     def from_string(cls, value: str) -> "AutonomyMode":
@@ -39,6 +52,10 @@ class AutonomyMode(Enum):
             if mode.value == value:
                 return mode
         raise ValueError(f"Unknown autonomy mode: {value}")
+    
+    def to_sdk_level(self) -> "_AutonomyLevel":
+        """Convert to SDK AutonomyLevel for bridging."""
+        return _AutonomyLevel(self.value)
 
 
 class ActionType(Enum):
@@ -204,14 +221,53 @@ class AutonomyManager:
         self._remembered_approvals: Dict[str, bool] = {}
     
     def set_mode(self, mode: AutonomyMode) -> None:
-        """Change the autonomy mode."""
+        """Change the autonomy mode and bridge to SDK approval system."""
         old_mode = self.mode
         self.mode = mode
         self.policy = AutonomyPolicy.for_mode(mode)
         
+        # Bridge: sync CLI autonomy mode to SDK approval env var
+        self._bridge_to_sdk_approval(mode)
+        
         if self.verbose:
             logger.info(f"Autonomy mode changed: {old_mode.value} -> {mode.value}")
     
+    @staticmethod
+    def _bridge_to_sdk_approval(mode: AutonomyMode) -> None:
+        """Bridge CLI autonomy mode to SDK ApprovalRegistry via env var.
+        
+        When FULL_AUTO, set PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE=true so the SDK's
+        ApprovalRegistry.is_env_auto_approve() returns True.
+        Otherwise, remove the env var to restore normal approval flow.
+        
+        Note: For multi-agent isolation, prefer get_autonomy_config() which
+        returns a per-agent config dict instead of global env vars.
+        """
+        import os
+        if mode == AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO:
+            os.environ["PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE"] = "true"
+        else:
+            os.environ.pop("PRAISONAI_AUTO_APPROVE", None)
+    
+    def get_autonomy_config(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get SDK-compatible autonomy config dict for Agent constructor.
+        
+        Maps CLI AutonomyMode to SDK AutonomyConfig level, enabling
+        per-agent approval without global env vars (G-BRIDGE-CLI fix).
+        
+        Returns:
+            Dict suitable for Agent(autonomy={...})
+        """
+        mode_to_level = {
+            AutonomyMode.SUGGEST: "suggest",
+            AutonomyMode.AUTO_EDIT: "auto_edit",
+            AutonomyMode.FULL_AUTO: "full_auto",
+        }
+        return {
+            "enabled": True,
+            "level": mode_to_level.get(self.mode, "suggest"),
+        }
+    
     def request_approval(self, action: ActionRequest) -> ApprovalResult:
         """
         Request approval for an action.

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/doctor/checks/bot_checks.py

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+"""
+Bot-specific doctor checks for PraisonAI.
+
+Registers checks for bot tokens, config validation, and channel probes.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import os
+import time
+from typing import List
+
+from ..models import CheckResult, CheckStatus, CheckCategory
+
+
+def check_bot_tokens() -> CheckResult:
+    """Check bot token environment variables."""
+    token_vars = {
+        "TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN": "Telegram",
+        "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "Discord",
+        "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "Slack",
+        "WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN": "WhatsApp",
+    }
+    found = []
+    for var, name in token_vars.items():
+        if os.environ.get(var):
+            found.append(name)
+
+    if found:
+        return CheckResult(
+            id="bot_tokens",
+            title="Bot Tokens",
+            category=CheckCategory.BOTS,
+            status=CheckStatus.PASS,
+            message=f"Found: {', '.join(found)}",
+        )
+    return CheckResult(
+        id="bot_tokens",
+        title="Bot Tokens",
+        category=CheckCategory.BOTS,
+        status=CheckStatus.WARN,
+        message="No bot tokens found in environment",
+        remediation="Set at least one: export TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your_token",
+    )
+
+
+def check_bot_config(config_path: str = "bot.yaml") -> CheckResult:
+    """Check bot.yaml exists and is valid."""
+    start = time.time()
+    if not os.path.exists(config_path):
+        return CheckResult(
+            id="bot_config",
+            title="Bot Config",
+            category=CheckCategory.BOTS,
+            status=CheckStatus.WARN,
+            message=f"{config_path} not found",
+            remediation="Run 'praisonai onboard' to create one",
+            duration_ms=(time.time() - start) * 1000,
+        )
+    try:
+        from praisonai.bots._config_schema import load_and_validate_bot_yaml
+        load_and_validate_bot_yaml(config_path)
+        return CheckResult(
+            id="bot_config",
+            title="Bot Config",
+            category=CheckCategory.BOTS,
+            status=CheckStatus.PASS,
+            message=f"{config_path} valid",
+            duration_ms=(time.time() - start) * 1000,
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        return CheckResult(
+            id="bot_config",
+            title="Bot Config",
+            category=CheckCategory.BOTS,
+            status=CheckStatus.FAIL,
+            message=f"Invalid: {str(e)[:200]}",
+            remediation="Fix errors in bot.yaml or run 'praisonai onboard'",
+            duration_ms=(time.time() - start) * 1000,
+        )
+
+
+def get_bot_checks() -> List[CheckResult]:
+    """Run all bot-specific checks and return results."""
+    return [
+        check_bot_tokens(),
+        check_bot_config(),
+    ]

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/doctor/models.py

@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ class CheckCategory(Enum):
     NETWORK = "network"
     PERFORMANCE = "performance"
     SELFTEST = "selftest"
+    BOTS = "bots"
 
 
 class CheckSeverity(Enum):

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/interactive_tools.py

@@ -186,29 +186,73 @@ def _load_basic_tools() -> Dict[str, Callable]:
     return tools
 
 
+# ── Shared runtime singleton ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+# ACP and LSP tools share ONE InteractiveRuntime to avoid duplicate LSP servers.
+_shared_runtime = None
+_shared_agent_tools = None
+
+
+def _get_shared_runtime(config: ToolConfig):
+    """Get or create a shared InteractiveRuntime instance.
+    
+    Returns (runtime, all_tools) — the runtime and the full list of
+    agent-centric tool functions created from it.
+    """
+    global _shared_runtime, _shared_agent_tools
+    
+    if _shared_runtime is not None and _shared_agent_tools is not None:
+        return _shared_runtime, _shared_agent_tools
+    
+    from .interactive_runtime import InteractiveRuntime, RuntimeConfig
+    from .agent_tools import create_agent_centric_tools
+    
+    runtime_config = RuntimeConfig(
+        workspace=config.workspace,
+        lsp_enabled=config.lsp_enabled,
+        acp_enabled=config.acp_enabled,
+        approval_mode=config.approval_mode,
+    )
+    
+    _shared_runtime = InteractiveRuntime(runtime_config)
+    _shared_agent_tools = create_agent_centric_tools(_shared_runtime)
+    
+    logger.debug("Created shared InteractiveRuntime")
+    return _shared_runtime, _shared_agent_tools
+
+
+def cleanup_runtime():
+    """Stop the shared InteractiveRuntime (LSP server, ACP session).
+    
+    Call this when the agent finishes to release resources.
+    Safe to call multiple times or when no runtime exists.
+    """
+    global _shared_runtime, _shared_agent_tools
+    
+    if _shared_runtime is not None:
+        import asyncio
+        try:
+            loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+            if loop.is_running():
+                import concurrent.futures
+                with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor() as pool:
+                    pool.submit(asyncio.run, _shared_runtime.stop()).result(timeout=5)
+            else:
+                loop.run_until_complete(_shared_runtime.stop())
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Runtime cleanup: {e}")
+        
+        _shared_runtime = None
+        _shared_agent_tools = None
+        logger.debug("Shared InteractiveRuntime stopped")
+
+
 def _load_acp_tools(config: ToolConfig) -> Dict[str, Callable]:
-    """Lazy load ACP tools with runtime initialization."""
+    """Lazy load ACP tools via the shared runtime."""
     tools = {}
     
     try:
-        from .interactive_runtime import InteractiveRuntime, RuntimeConfig
-        from .agent_tools import create_agent_centric_tools
+        _, all_tools = _get_shared_runtime(config)
         
-        # Create runtime config
-        runtime_config = RuntimeConfig(
-            workspace=config.workspace,
-            lsp_enabled=config.lsp_enabled,
-            acp_enabled=config.acp_enabled,
-            approval_mode=config.approval_mode,
-        )
-        
-        # Create runtime (lazy - doesn't start until needed)
-        runtime = InteractiveRuntime(runtime_config)
-        
-        # Get all agent-centric tools
-        all_tools = create_agent_centric_tools(runtime)
-        
-        # Map by name
         for tool in all_tools:
             name = tool.__name__
             if name.startswith("acp_"):
@@ -225,28 +269,12 @@ def _load_acp_tools(config: ToolConfig) -> Dict[str, Callable]:
 
 
 def _load_lsp_tools(config: ToolConfig) -> Dict[str, Callable]:
-    """Lazy load LSP tools with runtime initialization."""
+    """Lazy load LSP tools via the shared runtime."""
     tools = {}
     
     try:
-        from .interactive_runtime import InteractiveRuntime, RuntimeConfig
-        from .agent_tools import create_agent_centric_tools
+        _, all_tools = _get_shared_runtime(config)
         
-        # Create runtime config
-        runtime_config = RuntimeConfig(
-            workspace=config.workspace,
-            lsp_enabled=config.lsp_enabled,
-            acp_enabled=config.acp_enabled,
-            approval_mode=config.approval_mode,
-        )
-        
-        # Create runtime
-        runtime = InteractiveRuntime(runtime_config)
-        
-        # Get all agent-centric tools
-        all_tools = create_agent_centric_tools(runtime)
-        
-        # Map by name
         for tool in all_tools:
             name = tool.__name__
             if name.startswith("lsp_"):

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/onboard.py

@@ -0,0 +1,253 @@
+"""
+Onboarding wizard for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Interactive setup that guides users through:
+1. Platform selection
+2. Token configuration
+3. Connection test (probe)
+4. Config file generation (bot.yaml)
+5. Optional daemon install
+
+Usage:
+    praisonai onboard
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import os
+from typing import Dict, List
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Platform info for the wizard
+PLATFORMS = {
+    "telegram": {
+        "name": "Telegram",
+        "token_env": "TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN",
+        "token_help": "Get from @BotFather on Telegram: https://t.me/BotFather",
+        "install_hint": "pip install python-telegram-bot",
+    },
+    "discord": {
+        "name": "Discord",
+        "token_env": "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN",
+        "token_help": "Create at https://discord.com/developers/applications",
+        "install_hint": "pip install discord.py",
+    },
+    "slack": {
+        "name": "Slack",
+        "token_env": "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN",
+        "token_help": "Create at https://api.slack.com/apps",
+        "install_hint": "pip install slack-bolt",
+        "extra_env": {"SLACK_APP_TOKEN": "App token (xapp-...)"},
+    },
+    "whatsapp": {
+        "name": "WhatsApp",
+        "token_env": "WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN",
+        "token_help": "Get from Meta for Developers: https://developers.facebook.com",
+        "install_hint": "pip install aiohttp",
+        "extra_env": {"WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID": "Phone number ID"},
+    },
+}
+
+
+def _generate_bot_yaml(platforms: List[str], agent_name: str = "assistant", agent_instructions: str = "") -> str:
+    """Generate bot.yaml content."""
+    lines = ["agent:"]
+    lines.append(f'  name: "{agent_name}"')
+    if agent_instructions:
+        lines.append(f'  instructions: "{agent_instructions}"')
+    lines.append('  model: "gpt-4o-mini"')
+    lines.append("")
+    lines.append("channels:")
+    for plat in platforms:
+        info = PLATFORMS.get(plat, {})
+        env_var = info.get("token_env", f"{plat.upper()}_BOT_TOKEN")
+        lines.append(f"  {plat}:")
+        lines.append(f"    token: ${{{env_var}}}")
+        lines.append("    group_policy: mention_only")
+        if plat == "whatsapp":
+            lines.append("    phone_number_id: ${WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID}")
+    lines.append("")
+    lines.append("routing:")
+    lines.append("  default: assistant")
+    lines.append("")
+    return "\n".join(lines)
+
+
+class OnboardWizard:
+    """Interactive onboarding wizard using rich prompts."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.selected_platforms: List[str] = []
+        self.tokens: Dict[str, str] = {}
+        self.agent_name: str = "assistant"
+        self.agent_instructions: str = "You are a helpful AI assistant."
+        self.config_path: str = "bot.yaml"
+
+    def run(self) -> None:
+        """Run the wizard interactively."""
+        try:
+            from rich.console import Console
+            from rich.prompt import Prompt, Confirm
+            from rich.panel import Panel
+        except ImportError:
+            self._run_plain()
+            return
+
+        console = Console()
+
+        # Welcome
+        console.print(Panel(
+            "[bold]Welcome to PraisonAI Bot Setup[/bold]\n\n"
+            "This wizard will help you set up your AI bot in a few steps.\n"
+            "You'll need a bot token from your chosen platform.",
+            title="🤖 PraisonAI Onboard",
+            border_style="blue",
+        ))
+
+        # Step 1: Platform selection
+        console.print("\n[bold]Step 1: Choose your platform(s)[/bold]\n")
+        for key, info in PLATFORMS.items():
+            console.print(f"  [cyan]{key}[/cyan] — {info['name']}")
+
+        platforms_input = Prompt.ask(
+            "\nPlatform(s) [comma-separated]",
+            default="telegram",
+        )
+        self.selected_platforms = [p.strip().lower() for p in platforms_input.split(",") if p.strip()]
+
+        # Validate
+        for plat in self.selected_platforms:
+            if plat not in PLATFORMS:
+                console.print(f"[red]Unknown platform: {plat}[/red]")
+                return
+
+        # Step 2: Token configuration
+        console.print("\n[bold]Step 2: Configure tokens[/bold]\n")
+        for plat in self.selected_platforms:
+            info = PLATFORMS[plat]
+            env_var = info["token_env"]
+            existing = os.environ.get(env_var, "")
+
+            if existing:
+                console.print(f"  [green]✓[/green] {info['name']}: {env_var} already set")
+                self.tokens[plat] = existing
+            else:
+                console.print(f"  [dim]{info['token_help']}[/dim]")
+                token = Prompt.ask(f"  {info['name']} token ({env_var})")
+                if token:
+                    self.tokens[plat] = token
+                    os.environ[env_var] = token
+                    console.print("  [green]✓[/green] Token set for this session")
+                else:
+                    console.print(f"  [yellow]⚠[/yellow] No token — you'll need to set {env_var} before starting")
+
+            # Extra env vars (e.g., Slack app token)
+            for extra_env, extra_desc in info.get("extra_env", {}).items():
+                if not os.environ.get(extra_env):
+                    extra_val = Prompt.ask(f"  {extra_desc} ({extra_env})", default="")
+                    if extra_val:
+                        os.environ[extra_env] = extra_val
+
+        # Step 3: Test connection
+        console.print("\n[bold]Step 3: Test connection[/bold]\n")
+        for plat in self.selected_platforms:
+            if plat in self.tokens:
+                console.print(f"  Testing {PLATFORMS[plat]['name']}...", end=" ")
+                try:
+                    result = asyncio.run(self._probe(plat))
+                    if result.ok:
+                        console.print(f"[green]✓ @{result.bot_username}[/green] ({result.elapsed_ms:.0f}ms)")
+                    else:
+                        console.print(f"[red]✗ {result.error}[/red]")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    console.print(f"[red]✗ {str(e)[:100]}[/red]")
+
+        # Step 4: Agent configuration
+        console.print("\n[bold]Step 4: Configure your agent[/bold]\n")
+        self.agent_name = Prompt.ask("Agent name", default="assistant")
+        self.agent_instructions = Prompt.ask(
+            "Agent instructions",
+            default="You are a helpful AI assistant.",
+        )
+
+        # Step 5: Generate config
+        console.print("\n[bold]Step 5: Generate configuration[/bold]\n")
+        yaml_content = _generate_bot_yaml(
+            self.selected_platforms,
+            agent_name=self.agent_name,
+            agent_instructions=self.agent_instructions,
+        )
+
+        self.config_path = Prompt.ask("Config file path", default="bot.yaml")
+
+        if os.path.exists(self.config_path):
+            if not Confirm.ask(f"  {self.config_path} exists. Overwrite?", default=False):
+                console.print("  [dim]Skipped[/dim]")
+                return
+
+        with open(self.config_path, "w") as f:
+            f.write(yaml_content)
+        console.print(f"  [green]✓[/green] Written to {self.config_path}")
+
+        # Step 6: Optional daemon install
+        if Confirm.ask("\nInstall as background service (daemon)?", default=False):
+            try:
+                from praisonai.daemon import install_daemon
+                result = install_daemon(config_path=self.config_path)
+                if result.get("ok"):
+                    console.print(f"  [green]✓[/green] {result.get('message', 'Service installed')}")
+                else:
+                    console.print(f"  [red]✗[/red] {result.get('error', 'Install failed')}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                console.print(f"  [red]✗[/red] {str(e)[:200]}")
+
+        # Done
+        console.print(Panel(
+            f"[bold green]Setup complete![/bold green]\n\n"
+            f"Start your bot:\n"
+            f"  [cyan]praisonai bot start --config {self.config_path}[/cyan]\n\n"
+            f"Check health:\n"
+            f"  [cyan]praisonai doctor[/cyan]\n\n"
+            f"View status:\n"
+            f"  [cyan]praisonai bot status[/cyan]",
+            title="✅ Done",
+            border_style="green",
+        ))
+
+    async def _probe(self, platform: str):
+        """Run a probe for a platform."""
+        from praisonai.bots import Bot
+        bot = Bot(platform, token=self.tokens.get(platform, ""))
+        return await bot.probe()
+
+    def _run_plain(self) -> None:
+        """Fallback for when rich is not available."""
+        print("\n=== PraisonAI Bot Setup ===\n")
+        print("Available platforms: telegram, discord, slack, whatsapp")
+        platforms_input = input("Platform(s) [comma-separated, default=telegram]: ").strip() or "telegram"
+        self.selected_platforms = [p.strip().lower() for p in platforms_input.split(",")]
+
+        for plat in self.selected_platforms:
+            info = PLATFORMS.get(plat, {})
+            env_var = info.get("token_env", f"{plat.upper()}_BOT_TOKEN")
+            if not os.environ.get(env_var):
+                print(f"\n  {info.get('token_help', '')}")
+                token = input(f"  {env_var}: ").strip()
+                if token:
+                    os.environ[env_var] = token
+                    self.tokens[plat] = token
+
+        yaml_content = _generate_bot_yaml(self.selected_platforms)
+        with open("bot.yaml", "w") as f:
+            f.write(yaml_content)
+        print("\n✓ Written to bot.yaml")
+        print("Start with: praisonai bot start --config bot.yaml")
+
+
+def run_onboard() -> None:
+    """Entry point for 'praisonai onboard' command."""
+    wizard = OnboardWizard()
+    wizard.run()

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/queue/manager.py

@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ class QueueManager:
         on_complete: Optional[Callable[[str, QueuedRun], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
         on_error: Optional[Callable[[str, Exception], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
         on_event: Optional[Callable[[QueueEvent], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
+        on_tool_call: Optional[Callable] = None,
         default_tools: Optional[list] = None,
     ):
         """
@@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ class QueueManager:
             on_complete: Callback when run completes.
             on_error: Callback when run fails.
             on_event: Callback for queue events.
+            on_tool_call: Callback for tool call events (run_id, tool_name, tool_input, tool_output).
             default_tools: Default tools to use for all runs (stored in runtime registry).
         """
         self.config = config or QueueConfig()
@@ -64,6 +66,7 @@ class QueueManager:
         self._on_complete = on_complete
         self._on_error = on_error
         self._on_event = on_event
+        self._on_tool_call = on_tool_call
         
         # Worker pool (created on start)
         self.workers: Optional[WorkerPool] = None
@@ -107,6 +110,7 @@ class QueueManager:
             on_complete=self._wrap_complete_callback(),
             on_error=self._wrap_error_callback(),
             on_event=self._on_event,
+            on_tool_call=self._on_tool_call,
             max_workers=self.config.max_concurrent_global,
             poll_interval=self.config.worker_poll_interval,
             stream_buffer_size=self.config.stream_buffer_size,

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/queue/worker.py

@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@ class WorkerPool:
         on_complete: Optional[Callable[[str, QueuedRun], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
         on_error: Optional[Callable[[str, Exception], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
         on_event: Optional[Callable[[QueueEvent], Coroutine[Any, Any, None]]] = None,
+        on_tool_call: Optional[Callable] = None,
         max_workers: int = 4,
         poll_interval: float = 0.1,
         stream_buffer_size: int = 1000,
@@ -121,6 +122,7 @@ class WorkerPool:
         self.on_complete = on_complete
         self.on_error = on_error
         self.on_event = on_event
+        self.on_tool_call = on_tool_call
         self.max_workers = max_workers
         self.poll_interval = poll_interval
         self.stream_buffer_size = stream_buffer_size
@@ -254,6 +256,21 @@ class WorkerPool:
             # Execute with streaming if available
             chunk_index = 0
             
+            # Register TUI tool_call display callback to pipe tool events
+            if self.on_tool_call:
+                try:
+                    from praisonaiagents.main import register_display_callback
+                    _tool_call_cb = self.on_tool_call  # Capture for closure
+                    _run_id = run.run_id
+                    def _tui_tool_call_cb(message=None, tool_name=None, tool_input=None, tool_output=None, **kwargs):
+                        try:
+                            _tool_call_cb(_run_id, tool_name, tool_input, tool_output)
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+                    register_display_callback('tool_call', _tui_tool_call_cb)
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+            
             # Try streaming first
             try:
                 async for chunk in self._stream_agent(agent, run.input_content):
@@ -364,20 +381,9 @@ class WorkerPool:
                 yield chunk
                 await asyncio.sleep(0)  # Yield control
         else:
-            # Fallback: get full response and yield in chunks
+            # No streaming available: yield full response at once (don't fake-stream)
             result = agent.chat(input_content)
-            
-            # Simulate streaming by yielding words
-            words = result.split()
-            chunk_size = 3  # Words per chunk
-            
-            for i in range(0, len(words), chunk_size):
-                chunk_words = words[i:i + chunk_size]
-                chunk = " ".join(chunk_words)
-                if i + chunk_size < len(words):
-                    chunk += " "
-                yield chunk
-                await asyncio.sleep(0.05)  # Small delay for streaming effect
+            yield result
     
     def get_stream_buffer(self, run_id: str) -> Optional[StreamBuffer]:
         """Get the stream buffer for a run."""

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/tui/app.py

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ Event-loop driven async TUI with multi-pane layout.
 import asyncio
 import logging
 import os
+import time
 import uuid
 from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
 
@@ -55,6 +56,19 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
         Screen {
             background: $surface;
         }
+        
+        /* Custom scrollbar styling */
+        ScrollableContainer > .scrollbar--thumb {
+            background: $accent 40%;
+        }
+        ScrollableContainer > .scrollbar--thumb:hover {
+            background: $accent 60%;
+        }
+        
+        /* Panel border accents */
+        Vertical {
+            border: none;
+        }
         """
         
         # Safe default bindings - Ctrl keys only at app level for emergency exit
@@ -107,6 +121,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             # State
             self._current_run_id: Optional[str] = None
             self._streaming_content: str = ""
+            self._last_stream_update: float = 0.0  # Throttle streaming UI to 100ms
             self._total_tokens: int = 0
             self._total_cost: float = 0.0
             
@@ -183,6 +198,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
                 on_output=self._handle_output,
                 on_complete=self._handle_complete,
                 on_error=self._handle_error,
+                on_tool_call=self._handle_tool_call,
                 default_tools=self.agent_config.get("tools", []),
             )
             
@@ -234,10 +250,10 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
                 main_screen.set_processing(True)
             
             # Add user message to session store for history persistence
-            self.session_store.add_user_message(self.session_id, content)
+            self._session_store.add_user_message(self.session_id, content)
             
             # Get chat history for context continuity
-            chat_history = self.session_store.get_chat_history(self.session_id, max_messages=50)
+            chat_history = self._session_store.get_chat_history(self.session_id, max_messages=50)
             
             # Submit to queue with chat history
             # Note: tools are NOT included in config (they can't be JSON serialized)
@@ -391,12 +407,18 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
         # Queue callbacks
         
         async def _handle_output(self, run_id: str, chunk: str) -> None:
-            """Handle streaming output."""
+            """Handle streaming output with 100ms throttle."""
             if run_id != self._current_run_id:
                 return
             
             self._streaming_content += chunk
             
+            # Throttle UI updates to avoid O(n²) Markdown re-parsing
+            now = time.monotonic()
+            if now - self._last_stream_update < 0.1:  # 100ms throttle
+                return
+            self._last_stream_update = now
+            
             main_screen = self.screen
             if isinstance(main_screen, MainScreen):
                 await main_screen.update_streaming(run_id, self._streaming_content)
@@ -412,7 +434,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             
             # Store assistant response in session store for history persistence
             if output_content and run.session_id:
-                self.session_store.add_assistant_message(run.session_id, output_content, run_id)
+                self._session_store.add_assistant_message(run.session_id, output_content, run_id)
             
             # Update metrics
             if run.metrics:
@@ -761,6 +783,41 @@ Tip: Ask the agent to "commit the changes with message X".
                 except Exception:
                     pass
         
+        def _handle_tool_call(self, run_id: str, tool_name: str, tool_input: dict, tool_output: str) -> None:
+            """Handle tool call events from agent execution and display in ToolPanel."""
+            from .widgets.tool_panel import ToolPanelWidget, ToolCall
+            import uuid
+            
+            main_screen = self.screen
+            if not isinstance(main_screen, MainScreen):
+                return
+            
+            try:
+                tool_panel = main_screen.query_one("#tool-panel", ToolPanelWidget)
+                call_id = str(uuid.uuid4())[:8]
+                status = "completed" if tool_output is not None else "running"
+                
+                args_preview = ""
+                if tool_input:
+                    args_preview = str(tool_input)[:100]
+                
+                result_preview = None
+                if tool_output is not None:
+                    result_preview = str(tool_output)[:100]
+                
+                call = ToolCall(
+                    call_id=call_id,
+                    tool_name=tool_name or "unknown",
+                    args_preview=args_preview,
+                    status=status,
+                    result_preview=result_preview,
+                )
+                
+                # Use call_from_thread to safely update the widget from the worker thread
+                self.call_from_thread(tool_panel.add_call, call)
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+        
         def action_quit(self) -> None:
             """Quit the application."""
             self.exit()

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/tui/screens/main.py

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Main Screen for PraisonAI TUI.
 The primary chat interface screen.
 """
 
+import asyncio
 from typing import Optional
 
 try:
@@ -61,7 +62,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             layout: grid;
             grid-size: 2;
             grid-columns: 3fr 1fr;
-            grid-rows: 1 1fr auto 1;
+            grid-rows: 1 1fr auto auto 1;
             layers: base popup;
         }
         
@@ -83,6 +84,19 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             max-height: 10;
         }
         
+        MainScreen #processing-indicator {
+            column-span: 2;
+            height: 1;
+            background: $surface;
+            color: $accent;
+            text-align: center;
+            display: none;
+        }
+        
+        MainScreen #processing-indicator.visible {
+            display: block;
+        }
+        
         MainScreen Footer {
             column-span: 2;
         }
@@ -156,6 +170,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
                     yield QueuePanelWidget(id="queue-panel", classes="sidebar-panel")
             
             yield ComposerWidget(id="composer")
+            yield Static("⠋ Thinking...", id="processing-indicator")
             
             yield Footer()
         
@@ -179,6 +194,17 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             # Focus composer
             composer = self.query_one("#composer", ComposerWidget)
             composer.focus_input()
+            
+            # Show welcome message
+            chat = self.query_one("#chat-widget", ChatWidget)
+            welcome = ChatMessage(
+                role="system",
+                content=(
+                    "**Welcome to PraisonAI** — type a message to get started.\n\n"
+                    "Quick tips:  `?` help · `\\` commands · `q` quit · `Esc` cancel"
+                ),
+            )
+            self.call_after_refresh(lambda: asyncio.ensure_future(chat.add_message(welcome)))
         
         def on_composer_widget_submitted(self, event: ComposerWidget.Submitted) -> None:
             """Handle message submission."""
@@ -493,6 +519,45 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             
             status = self.query_one("#status-bar", StatusWidget)
             status.is_processing = processing
+            
+            # Toggle animated processing indicator
+            try:
+                indicator = self.query_one("#processing-indicator", Static)
+                if processing:
+                    indicator.add_class("visible")
+                    self._start_spinner()
+                else:
+                    indicator.remove_class("visible")
+                    self._stop_spinner()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+        
+        def _start_spinner(self) -> None:
+            """Start the animated spinner."""
+            self._spinner_frames = ["⠋", "⠙", "⠹", "⠸", "⠼", "⠴", "⠦", "⠧", "⠇", "⠏"]
+            self._spinner_index = 0
+            self.set_interval(0.1, self._animate_spinner, name="spinner")
+        
+        def _stop_spinner(self) -> None:
+            """Stop the animated spinner."""
+            try:
+                # Remove the timer by name
+                for timer in self._timers:
+                    if timer.name == "spinner":
+                        timer.stop()
+                        break
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+        
+        def _animate_spinner(self) -> None:
+            """Animate the spinner indicator."""
+            try:
+                indicator = self.query_one("#processing-indicator", Static)
+                frame = self._spinner_frames[self._spinner_index % len(self._spinner_frames)]
+                indicator.update(f"{frame} Thinking...")
+                self._spinner_index += 1
+            except Exception:
+                pass
 
 else:
     class MainScreen:

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/tui/widgets/chat.py

@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             await self.mount(panel)
             
             # Scroll to end to show new message
-            self.scroll_end(animate=False)
+            self.scroll_end(animate=True)
             
             if message.is_streaming:
                 self._streaming_widgets[message.run_id] = widget_id
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
                 widget.update(Panel(rendered, title="Assistant", border_style="bold green"))
                 
                 # Scroll to end to keep streaming content visible
-                self.scroll_end(animate=False)
+                self.scroll_end(animate=True)
                 
             except Exception:
                 pass

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/tui/widgets/command_popup.py

@@ -250,11 +250,6 @@ DEFAULT_COMMANDS = [
     CommandInfo("sessions", "Browse saved sessions", ["sess"]),
     CommandInfo("tools", "Toggle tools panel", ["t"]),
     CommandInfo("exit", "Exit the TUI", ["quit", "q"]),
-    CommandInfo("plan", "Create an execution plan", []),
-    CommandInfo("undo", "Undo the last change", []),
-    CommandInfo("diff", "Show git diff of changes", []),
-    CommandInfo("commit", "Commit changes with AI message", []),
-    CommandInfo("map", "Show repository map", ["repo"]),
 ]
 
 

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/tui/widgets/status.py

@@ -72,34 +72,43 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             classes: Optional[str] = None,
         ):
             super().__init__("", name=name, id=id, classes=classes)
+            self._batch_updating = False  # Suppress individual watcher re-renders during batch
         
         def on_mount(self) -> None:
             """Handle mount."""
             self._update_display()
         
         def watch_session_id(self, value: str) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_model(self, value: str) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_total_tokens(self, value: int) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_total_cost(self, value: float) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_queued_count(self, value: int) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_running_count(self, value: int) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_is_processing(self, value: bool) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def watch_status_message(self, value: str) -> None:
-            self._update_display()
+            if not self._batch_updating:
+                self._update_display()
         
         def _update_display(self) -> None:
             """Update the status display."""
@@ -148,15 +157,20 @@ if TEXTUAL_AVAILABLE:
             self.update(text)
         
         def update_info(self, info: StatusInfo) -> None:
-            """Update all status info at once."""
-            self.session_id = info.session_id
-            self.model = info.model
-            self.total_tokens = info.total_tokens
-            self.total_cost = info.total_cost
-            self.queued_count = info.queued_count
-            self.running_count = info.running_count
-            self.is_processing = info.is_processing
-            self.status_message = info.status_message
+            """Update all status info at once (batched, single render)."""
+            self._batch_updating = True
+            try:
+                self.session_id = info.session_id
+                self.model = info.model
+                self.total_tokens = info.total_tokens
+                self.total_cost = info.total_cost
+                self.queued_count = info.queued_count
+                self.running_count = info.running_count
+                self.is_processing = info.is_processing
+                self.status_message = info.status_message
+            finally:
+                self._batch_updating = False
+            self._update_display()
 
 else:
     class StatusWidget:

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/interactive/async_tui.py

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class AsyncTUIConfig:
     history_file: Optional[str] = None
     compact_mode: bool = False
     multiline_mode: bool = False
-    autonomy_mode: bool = False  # Enable autonomous task delegation
+    autonomy_mode: bool = True  # Enable autonomous task delegation (aligned with InteractiveConfig)
     debug: bool = False  # Enable debug logging to file (~/.praisonai/async_tui_debug.log)
 
 

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/interactive/core.py

@@ -300,30 +300,33 @@ class InteractiveCore:
         session = self.session_store.load(session_id)
         history = session.get_chat_history(max_messages=50) if session else []
         
-        # Build agent config
-        agent_config = {
-            "name": "InteractiveAgent",
-            "role": "Assistant",
-            "goal": "Help the user with their request",
-            "backstory": "You are a helpful AI assistant",
-            "tools": self.get_tools(),
-        }
+        # Reuse agent instance across prompts to preserve autonomy state
+        # (doom loop tracker, action history) and avoid per-prompt overhead
+        if not hasattr(self, '_agent') or self._agent is None:
+            agent_config = {
+                "name": "InteractiveAgent",
+                "role": "Assistant",
+                "goal": "Help the user with their request",
+                "backstory": "You are a helpful AI assistant",
+                "tools": self.get_tools(),
+            }
+            
+            if self.config.model:
+                agent_config["llm"] = {"model": self.config.model}
+            
+            if self.config.memory:
+                agent_config["memory"] = True
+            
+            # Enable autonomy for intelligent task handling (agent-centric)
+            if self.config.autonomy:
+                if self.config.autonomy_config:
+                    agent_config["autonomy"] = self.config.autonomy_config
+                else:
+                    agent_config["autonomy"] = True
+            
+            self._agent = Agent(**agent_config)
         
-        if self.config.model:
-            agent_config["llm"] = {"model": self.config.model}
-        
-        if self.config.memory:
-            agent_config["memory"] = True
-        
-        # Enable autonomy for intelligent task handling (agent-centric)
-        if self.config.autonomy:
-            if self.config.autonomy_config:
-                agent_config["autonomy"] = self.config.autonomy_config
-            else:
-                agent_config["autonomy"] = True
-        
-        # Create agent and execute
-        agent = Agent(**agent_config)
+        agent = self._agent
         
         # Add history context if available
         context = ""

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/legacy.py

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ TYPER_COMMANDS = {
     # Standardisation commands
     'standardise', 'standardize',
     # Moltbot-inspired commands (bots, browser, plugins, sandbox)
-    'bot', 'browser', 'plugins', 'sandbox', 'loop',
+    'bot', 'browser', 'plugins', 'sandbox', 'loop', 'tracker',
     # RAG commands
     'rag', 'index', 'query', 'search',
 }

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/main.py

@@ -945,6 +945,12 @@ class PraisonAI:
         parser.add_argument("--trust", action="store_true", help="Auto-approve all tool executions (skip approval prompts)")
         parser.add_argument("--approve-level", type=str, choices=["low", "medium", "high", "critical"], 
                           help="Auto-approve tools up to this risk level (e.g., --approve-level high approves low/medium/high but prompts for critical)")
+        parser.add_argument("--approval", type=str, 
+                          help="Approval backend: console, slack, telegram, discord, webhook, http, agent, auto, none")
+        parser.add_argument("--approve-all-tools", action="store_true",
+                          help="Require approval for ALL tool calls, not just dangerous tools (default: dangerous only)")
+        parser.add_argument("--approval-timeout", type=str, default=None,
+                          help="Seconds to wait for approval response. Use 'none' for indefinite wait (default: backend default)")
         
         # Sandbox Execution - secure command execution
         parser.add_argument("--sandbox", type=str, choices=["off", "basic", "strict"], help="Enable sandboxed command execution")
@@ -3987,6 +3993,23 @@ Provide ONLY the commit message, no explanations."""
                         set_approval_callback(level_based_approve)
                         print(f"[bold cyan]Auto-approve enabled for tools up to '{max_level}' risk level[/bold cyan]")
                 
+                # Approval Backend - Set agent-level approval via --approval flag
+                approval_flag = getattr(self.args, 'approval', None)
+                if approval_flag:
+                    from .features.approval import resolve_approval_config
+                    try:
+                        approval_val = resolve_approval_config(
+                            approval_flag,
+                            all_tools=getattr(self.args, 'approve_all_tools', False),
+                            timeout=getattr(self.args, 'approval_timeout', None),
+                        )
+                        if approval_val is not None:
+                            agent_config["approval"] = approval_val
+                            print(f"[bold cyan]Approval backend: {approval_flag}[/bold cyan]")
+                    except ValueError as e:
+                        print(f"[red]ERROR: {e}[/red]")
+                        sys.exit(1)
+                
                 # Router - Smart model selection (must be before agent creation)
                 if getattr(self.args, 'router', False):
                     from .features.router import RouterHandler
@@ -4538,6 +4561,7 @@ Now, {final_instruction.lower()}:"""
                         return ApprovalDecision(approved=True, reason="User approved")
                     else:
                         console.print("[red]❌ Denied[/red]")
+                        console.print("[dim]Tip: Use --trust to auto-approve all tools[/dim]")
                         return ApprovalDecision(approved=False, reason="User denied")
                 except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
                     status_info['approval_pending'] = False
@@ -4553,28 +4577,23 @@ Now, {final_instruction.lower()}:"""
         thread.start()
         
         # Show live status while processing
+        # Loop handles unlimited approval interruptions (each approval
+        # pauses the Live display, then we restart it afterwards)
         try:
-            with Live(build_status_display(), console=console, refresh_per_second=4, transient=True) as live:
-                status_info['live_instance'] = live
-                while not status_info['done']:
-                    # Check if approval is pending - stop Live to show prompt
-                    if status_info['approval_pending']:
-                        break
-                    live.update(build_status_display())
-                    time.sleep(0.1)
-            
-            # If approval was pending, wait for it to complete then restart Live
-            while status_info['approval_pending']:
-                time.sleep(0.1)
-            
-            # Continue with Live display if not done
-            if not status_info['done']:
+            while not status_info['done']:
                 with Live(build_status_display(), console=console, refresh_per_second=4, transient=True) as live:
+                    status_info['live_instance'] = live
                     while not status_info['done']:
+                        # Check if approval is pending - stop Live to show prompt
                         if status_info['approval_pending']:
                             break
                         live.update(build_status_display())
                         time.sleep(0.1)
+                
+                # If approval was pending, wait for it to complete then loop
+                # back to restart the Live display
+                while status_info['approval_pending']:
+                    time.sleep(0.1)
         except KeyboardInterrupt:
             console.print("\n[dim]Interrupted[/dim]")
             # Unregister callback (use local variable with None check)
@@ -4582,8 +4601,8 @@ Now, {final_instruction.lower()}:"""
                 del _sync_display_callbacks['tool_call']
             return None
         
-        # Wait for thread to complete
-        thread.join(timeout=1.0)
+        # Wait for thread to complete (generous timeout for long-running tasks)
+        thread.join(timeout=5.0)
         
         # Unregister callback to avoid memory leaks (use local variable with None check)
         if _sync_display_callbacks is not None and 'tool_call' in _sync_display_callbacks:
@@ -4600,10 +4619,40 @@ Now, {final_instruction.lower()}:"""
         
         # Get the result and print it directly here to ensure it's displayed
         result = status_info['result']
-        if result:
-            console.print(result)
-        elif result == "" or result is None:
-            console.print("[dim]No response generated[/dim]")
+        
+        # Handle AutonomyResult from run_autonomous()
+        display_text = None
+        if result is not None:
+            if hasattr(result, 'output') and result.output:
+                display_text = result.output
+            elif isinstance(result, str) and result:
+                display_text = result
+            elif result:
+                display_text = str(result)
+        
+        if display_text:
+            console.print(display_text)
+        else:
+            # Last resort: extract from agent's chat history
+            extracted = None
+            if hasattr(agent, 'chat_history') and agent.chat_history:
+                for msg in reversed(agent.chat_history):
+                    if msg.get('role') == 'assistant' and msg.get('content'):
+                        extracted = msg['content']
+                        break
+            if extracted:
+                console.print(extracted)
+            elif status_info['tool_calls']:
+                console.print("[dim]Task completed (tools executed successfully)[/dim]")
+            else:
+                console.print("[dim]No response generated[/dim]")
+        
+        # Cleanup LSP/ACP runtime
+        try:
+            from .features.interactive_tools import cleanup_runtime
+            cleanup_runtime()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
         
         return result
 

src/praisonai/praisonai/daemon/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+"""
+Daemon service management for PraisonAI bots.
+
+Provides OS-level service install/uninstall/status for always-on bots.
+Supports systemd (Linux) and launchd (macOS).
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import platform
+import logging
+from typing import Any, Dict
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def _detect_platform() -> str:
+    """Detect the current OS platform."""
+    system = platform.system().lower()
+    if system == "linux":
+        return "systemd"
+    elif system == "darwin":
+        return "launchd"
+    elif system == "windows":
+        return "windows"
+    return "unknown"
+
+
+def get_daemon_status() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Get daemon status for the current platform."""
+    plat = _detect_platform()
+    if plat == "systemd":
+        from .systemd import get_status
+        return get_status()
+    elif plat == "launchd":
+        from .launchd import get_status
+        return get_status()
+    return {"installed": False, "running": False, "platform": plat, "error": "Unsupported platform"}
+
+
+def install_daemon(config_path: str = "bot.yaml", **kwargs: Any) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Install the bot as an OS daemon service."""
+    plat = _detect_platform()
+    if plat == "systemd":
+        from .systemd import install
+        return install(config_path=config_path, **kwargs)
+    elif plat == "launchd":
+        from .launchd import install
+        return install(config_path=config_path, **kwargs)
+    return {"ok": False, "error": f"Unsupported platform: {plat}"}
+
+
+def uninstall_daemon() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Uninstall the bot daemon service."""
+    plat = _detect_platform()
+    if plat == "systemd":
+        from .systemd import uninstall
+        return uninstall()
+    elif plat == "launchd":
+        from .launchd import uninstall
+        return uninstall()
+    return {"ok": False, "error": f"Unsupported platform: {plat}"}

src/praisonai/praisonai/daemon/launchd.py

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+"""
+launchd service management for PraisonAI bots (macOS).
+
+Generates and manages a launchd plist for always-on bots.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import logging
+import os
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from typing import Any, Dict
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+LABEL = "ai.praison.bot"
+PLIST_NAME = f"{LABEL}.plist"
+
+
+def _launch_agents_dir() -> str:
+    return os.path.expanduser("~/Library/LaunchAgents")
+
+
+def _plist_path() -> str:
+    return os.path.join(_launch_agents_dir(), PLIST_NAME)
+
+
+def _log_dir() -> str:
+    d = os.path.expanduser("~/.praisonai/logs")
+    os.makedirs(d, exist_ok=True)
+    return d
+
+
+def _generate_plist(config_path: str) -> str:
+    """Generate a launchd plist XML for the bot."""
+    python = shutil.which("python3") or shutil.which("python") or sys.executable
+    abs_config = os.path.abspath(config_path)
+    working_dir = os.path.dirname(abs_config) or os.getcwd()
+    log_dir = _log_dir()
+
+    return f"""<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
+<plist version="1.0">
+<dict>
+    <key>Label</key>
+    <string>{LABEL}</string>
+    <key>ProgramArguments</key>
+    <array>
+        <string>{python}</string>
+        <string>-m</string>
+        <string>praisonai</string>
+        <string>bot</string>
+        <string>start</string>
+        <string>--config</string>
+        <string>{abs_config}</string>
+    </array>
+    <key>WorkingDirectory</key>
+    <string>{working_dir}</string>
+    <key>RunAtLoad</key>
+    <true/>
+    <key>KeepAlive</key>
+    <true/>
+    <key>StandardOutPath</key>
+    <string>{log_dir}/bot-stdout.log</string>
+    <key>StandardErrorPath</key>
+    <string>{log_dir}/bot-stderr.log</string>
+    <key>EnvironmentVariables</key>
+    <dict>
+        <key>PATH</key>
+        <string>{os.environ.get('PATH', '/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin')}</string>
+    </dict>
+</dict>
+</plist>
+"""
+
+
+def install(config_path: str = "bot.yaml", **kwargs: Any) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Install the launchd agent."""
+    la_dir = _launch_agents_dir()
+    os.makedirs(la_dir, exist_ok=True)
+
+    plist_content = _generate_plist(config_path)
+    plist_path = _plist_path()
+
+    with open(plist_path, "w") as f:
+        f.write(plist_content)
+
+    try:
+        subprocess.run(["launchctl", "load", plist_path], check=True, capture_output=True)
+        return {"ok": True, "plist_path": plist_path, "message": f"Service installed and loaded: {plist_path}"}
+    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+        return {"ok": False, "error": f"launchctl error: {e.stderr.decode()[:300] if e.stderr else str(e)}"}
+
+
+def uninstall() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Unload and remove the launchd agent."""
+    plist_path = _plist_path()
+    try:
+        subprocess.run(["launchctl", "unload", plist_path], capture_output=True)
+        if os.path.exists(plist_path):
+            os.remove(plist_path)
+        return {"ok": True, "message": "Service removed"}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return {"ok": False, "error": str(e)}
+
+
+def get_status() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Get the status of the launchd agent."""
+    plist_path = _plist_path()
+    installed = os.path.exists(plist_path)
+
+    if not installed:
+        return {"installed": False, "running": False, "platform": "launchd"}
+
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            ["launchctl", "list", LABEL],
+            capture_output=True, text=True,
+        )
+        running = result.returncode == 0
+        return {"installed": True, "running": running, "platform": "launchd", "plist_path": plist_path}
+    except Exception:
+        return {"installed": True, "running": False, "platform": "launchd", "plist_path": plist_path}
+
+
+def get_logs(lines: int = 50) -> str:
+    """Get recent logs from the service."""
+    log_path = os.path.join(_log_dir(), "bot-stderr.log")
+    if not os.path.exists(log_path):
+        return "No log file found."
+    try:
+        with open(log_path) as f:
+            all_lines = f.readlines()
+            return "".join(all_lines[-lines:])
+    except Exception as e:
+        return f"Error reading logs: {e}"

src/praisonai/praisonai/daemon/systemd.py

@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+"""
+systemd service management for PraisonAI bots (Linux).
+
+Generates and manages a systemd user service unit file.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import logging
+import os
+import shutil
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from typing import Any, Dict
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+SERVICE_NAME = "praisonai-bot"
+UNIT_FILE_NAME = f"{SERVICE_NAME}.service"
+
+
+def _user_unit_dir() -> str:
+    """Get the systemd user unit directory."""
+    return os.path.expanduser("~/.config/systemd/user")
+
+
+def _unit_path() -> str:
+    return os.path.join(_user_unit_dir(), UNIT_FILE_NAME)
+
+
+def _generate_unit(config_path: str) -> str:
+    """Generate a systemd unit file for the bot."""
+    python = shutil.which("python3") or shutil.which("python") or sys.executable
+    abs_config = os.path.abspath(config_path)
+    working_dir = os.path.dirname(abs_config) or os.getcwd()
+
+    return f"""[Unit]
+Description=PraisonAI Bot Service
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+WorkingDirectory={working_dir}
+ExecStart={python} -m praisonai bot start --config {abs_config}
+Restart=always
+RestartSec=5
+Environment=PATH={os.environ.get('PATH', '/usr/bin')}
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=default.target
+"""
+
+
+def install(config_path: str = "bot.yaml", **kwargs: Any) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Install the systemd user service."""
+    unit_dir = _user_unit_dir()
+    os.makedirs(unit_dir, exist_ok=True)
+
+    unit_content = _generate_unit(config_path)
+    unit_path = _unit_path()
+
+    with open(unit_path, "w") as f:
+        f.write(unit_content)
+
+    # Reload systemd and enable the service
+    try:
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "daemon-reload"], check=True, capture_output=True)
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "enable", SERVICE_NAME], check=True, capture_output=True)
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "start", SERVICE_NAME], check=True, capture_output=True)
+        # Enable lingering so the service runs without login
+        user = os.environ.get("USER", "")
+        if user:
+            subprocess.run(["loginctl", "enable-linger", user], capture_output=True)
+        return {"ok": True, "unit_path": unit_path, "message": f"Service installed and started: {unit_path}"}
+    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+        return {"ok": False, "error": f"systemctl error: {e.stderr.decode()[:300] if e.stderr else str(e)}"}
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        return {"ok": False, "error": "systemctl not found. Is systemd available?"}
+
+
+def uninstall() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Stop and remove the systemd user service."""
+    unit_path = _unit_path()
+    try:
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "stop", SERVICE_NAME], capture_output=True)
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "disable", SERVICE_NAME], capture_output=True)
+        if os.path.exists(unit_path):
+            os.remove(unit_path)
+        subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "daemon-reload"], capture_output=True)
+        return {"ok": True, "message": "Service removed"}
+    except Exception as e:
+        return {"ok": False, "error": str(e)}
+
+
+def get_status() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Get the status of the systemd service."""
+    unit_path = _unit_path()
+    installed = os.path.exists(unit_path)
+
+    if not installed:
+        return {"installed": False, "running": False, "platform": "systemd"}
+
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            ["systemctl", "--user", "is-active", SERVICE_NAME],
+            capture_output=True, text=True,
+        )
+        running = result.stdout.strip() == "active"
+        return {"installed": True, "running": running, "platform": "systemd", "unit_path": unit_path}
+    except Exception:
+        return {"installed": True, "running": False, "platform": "systemd", "unit_path": unit_path}
+
+
+def get_logs(lines: int = 50) -> str:
+    """Get recent logs from the service."""
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            ["journalctl", "--user", "-u", SERVICE_NAME, "-n", str(lines), "--no-pager"],
+            capture_output=True, text=True,
+        )
+        return result.stdout
+    except Exception as e:
+        return f"Error fetching logs: {e}"

src/praisonai/praisonai/deploy.py

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class CloudDeployer:
             file.write("FROM python:3.11-slim\n")
             file.write("WORKDIR /app\n")
             file.write("COPY . .\n")
-            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==4.5.1 gunicorn markdown\n")
+            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==4.5.13 gunicorn markdown\n")
             file.write("EXPOSE 8080\n")
             file.write('CMD ["gunicorn", "-b", "0.0.0.0:8080", "api:app"]\n')
             

src/praisonai/praisonai/version.py

@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "4.5.1"
+__version__ = "4.5.13"

src/praisonai/pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ dynamic = ["version"]
 description = "PraisonAI is an AI Agents Framework with Self Reflection. PraisonAI application combines PraisonAI Agents, AutoGen, and CrewAI into a low-code solution for building and managing multi-agent LLM systems, focusing on simplicity, customisation, and efficient human-agent collaboration."
 readme = "README.md"
 license = {text = "MIT"}
-requires-python = ">=3.10,<3.14"
+requires-python = ">=3.10,<3.13"
 authors = [
     { name = "Mervin Praison" }
 ]
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "rich>=13.7",
     "markdown>=3.5",
     "pyparsing>=3.0.0",
-    "praisonaiagents>=1.5.1",
+    "praisonaiagents>=1.5.13",
     "python-dotenv>=0.19.0",
     "litellm>=1.81.0",
     "PyYAML>=6.0",

src/praisonai/tests/integration/test_tracker_complex_tasks.py

@@ -0,0 +1,346 @@
+"""
+Integration tests for the tracker CLI with 10 complex multi-step tasks.
+
+These tests run real agents with real tools to verify:
+1. Autonomous mode execution
+2. Step tracking and status output
+3. Tool usage patterns
+4. Gap identification
+"""
+
+import pytest
+import json
+import os
+from typing import List, Dict, Any
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Skip if no API key
+pytestmark = pytest.mark.skipif(
+    not os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
+    reason="OPENAI_API_KEY required for integration tests"
+)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class TaskResult:
+    """Result from running a complex task."""
+    task_id: int
+    task_description: str
+    success: bool
+    completion_reason: str
+    steps_taken: int
+    tools_used: List[str]
+    duration_seconds: float
+    gaps_identified: List[str]
+    step_details: List[Dict[str, Any]]
+
+
+# 10 Complex Multi-Step Tasks
+COMPLEX_TASKS = [
+    {
+        "id": 1,
+        "description": "Research the top 3 Python web frameworks, compare their features, and write a summary to a file",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 3,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 2,
+        "description": "Find the current weather API documentation, extract the endpoint structure, and create a Python code snippet to call it",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "web_crawl", "execute_code"],
+        "min_steps": 4,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 3,
+        "description": "Search for best practices in REST API design, summarize the key points, and save them to api_best_practices.txt",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 3,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 4,
+        "description": "Find information about Docker containerization, create a simple Dockerfile example, and explain each line",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 3,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 5,
+        "description": "Research machine learning model deployment strategies, compare cloud vs edge deployment, and create a decision matrix",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 4,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 6,
+        "description": "Search for the latest AI agent frameworks, compare PraisonAI with alternatives, and write a comparison report",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 4,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 7,
+        "description": "Find Python testing best practices, create a sample pytest test file, and explain the testing patterns used",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file", "execute_code"],
+        "min_steps": 4,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 8,
+        "description": "Research async programming in Python, find examples of asyncio patterns, and create a working async code example",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "execute_code"],
+        "min_steps": 3,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 9,
+        "description": "Search for database optimization techniques, summarize indexing strategies, and create a SQL example demonstrating indexes",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 3,
+    },
+    {
+        "id": 10,
+        "description": "Find information about CI/CD pipelines, compare GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI, and create a sample workflow file",
+        "expected_tools": ["search_web", "write_file"],
+        "min_steps": 4,
+    },
+]
+
+
+def run_single_task(task: Dict[str, Any], max_iterations: int = 15) -> TaskResult:
+    """Run a single complex task and return the result."""
+    from praisonai.cli.commands.tracker import (
+        _run_tracked_task,
+        _get_tools,
+        DEFAULT_TOOLS,
+    )
+    
+    tools = _get_tools(DEFAULT_TOOLS)
+    
+    result = _run_tracked_task(
+        task=task["description"],
+        tools=tools,
+        max_iterations=max_iterations,
+        model=None,  # Use default
+        verbose=False,
+        step_callback=None,
+    )
+    
+    return TaskResult(
+        task_id=task["id"],
+        task_description=task["description"],
+        success=result.success,
+        completion_reason=result.completion_reason,
+        steps_taken=result.total_steps,
+        tools_used=result.tools_used,
+        duration_seconds=result.total_duration,
+        gaps_identified=result.gaps_identified,
+        step_details=[
+            {
+                "step": s.step_number,
+                "type": s.action_type,
+                "action": s.action_name,
+                "success": s.success,
+                "duration": s.duration_seconds,
+            }
+            for s in result.steps
+        ],
+    )
+
+
+class TestTrackerComplexTasks:
+    """Integration tests for complex multi-step tasks."""
+
+    @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+    def setup(self, tmp_path):
+        """Setup test environment."""
+        self.original_cwd = os.getcwd()
+        os.chdir(tmp_path)
+        yield
+        os.chdir(self.original_cwd)
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_1_web_framework_research(self):
+        """Task 1: Research Python web frameworks."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[0]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1, "Should take at least 1 step"
+        # Record result for analysis
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+        print(f"  Tools: {result.tools_used}")
+        print(f"  Gaps: {result.gaps_identified}")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_2_weather_api(self):
+        """Task 2: Weather API documentation."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[1]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_3_rest_api_best_practices(self):
+        """Task 3: REST API best practices."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[2]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_4_docker_containerization(self):
+        """Task 4: Docker containerization."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[3]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_5_ml_deployment(self):
+        """Task 5: ML deployment strategies."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[4]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_6_ai_agent_comparison(self):
+        """Task 6: AI agent framework comparison."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[5]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_7_python_testing(self):
+        """Task 7: Python testing best practices."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[6]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_8_async_programming(self):
+        """Task 8: Async programming in Python."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[7]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_9_database_optimization(self):
+        """Task 9: Database optimization."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[8]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+    @pytest.mark.timeout(120)
+    def test_task_10_cicd_pipelines(self):
+        """Task 10: CI/CD pipelines."""
+        task = COMPLEX_TASKS[9]
+        result = run_single_task(task)
+        
+        assert result.steps_taken >= 1
+        print(f"\nTask {task['id']}: {result.completion_reason}")
+        print(f"  Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+
+
+def run_all_tasks_and_generate_report():
+    """Run all 10 tasks and generate a summary report."""
+    import tempfile
+    import os
+    
+    results: List[TaskResult] = []
+    
+    with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+        os.chdir(tmpdir)
+        
+        for task in COMPLEX_TASKS:
+            print(f"\n{'='*60}")
+            print(f"Running Task {task['id']}: {task['description'][:50]}...")
+            print('='*60)
+            
+            try:
+                result = run_single_task(task, max_iterations=15)
+                results.append(result)
+                
+                status = "✅" if result.success else "❌"
+                print(f"{status} Completed: {result.completion_reason}")
+                print(f"   Steps: {result.steps_taken}, Duration: {result.duration_seconds:.2f}s")
+                print(f"   Tools: {result.tools_used}")
+                if result.gaps_identified:
+                    print(f"   Gaps: {result.gaps_identified}")
+                    
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"❌ Error: {e}")
+                results.append(TaskResult(
+                    task_id=task["id"],
+                    task_description=task["description"],
+                    success=False,
+                    completion_reason="error",
+                    steps_taken=0,
+                    tools_used=[],
+                    duration_seconds=0,
+                    gaps_identified=[str(e)],
+                    step_details=[],
+                ))
+    
+    # Generate summary table
+    print("\n" + "="*80)
+    print("SUMMARY TABLE: 10 Complex Task Results")
+    print("="*80)
+    print(f"{'#':<3} {'Task':<40} {'Status':<8} {'Steps':<6} {'Duration':<10} {'Gaps'}")
+    print("-"*80)
+    
+    for r in results:
+        status = "✅" if r.success else "❌"
+        task_short = r.task_description[:38] + ".." if len(r.task_description) > 40 else r.task_description
+        gaps = ", ".join(r.gaps_identified[:2]) if r.gaps_identified else "-"
+        print(f"{r.task_id:<3} {task_short:<40} {status:<8} {r.steps_taken:<6} {r.duration_seconds:<10.2f} {gaps[:20]}")
+    
+    print("-"*80)
+    
+    # Statistics
+    success_count = sum(1 for r in results if r.success)
+    total_steps = sum(r.steps_taken for r in results)
+    total_duration = sum(r.duration_seconds for r in results)
+    
+    print(f"\nSuccess Rate: {success_count}/{len(results)} ({100*success_count/len(results):.1f}%)")
+    print(f"Total Steps: {total_steps}")
+    print(f"Total Duration: {total_duration:.2f}s")
+    print(f"Avg Steps per Task: {total_steps/len(results):.1f}")
+    print(f"Avg Duration per Task: {total_duration/len(results):.2f}s")
+    
+    # Gap analysis
+    all_gaps = []
+    for r in results:
+        all_gaps.extend(r.gaps_identified)
+    
+    if all_gaps:
+        print("\n" + "="*80)
+        print("GAP ANALYSIS")
+        print("="*80)
+        gap_counts = {}
+        for gap in all_gaps:
+            gap_counts[gap] = gap_counts.get(gap, 0) + 1
+        
+        for gap, count in sorted(gap_counts.items(), key=lambda x: -x[1]):
+            print(f"  [{count}x] {gap}")
+    
+    return results
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    run_all_tasks_and_generate_report()