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explore-unfamiliar-target

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Goal-driven worker for exploring an unfamiliar target.

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explore-unfamiliar-target

Goal

Explore the unfamiliar target currently assigned to the run.

Operating Contract

  • Work from the visible app state rather than assuming a fixed flow.
  • Capture enough evidence for highlights, limitations, and a short brief.
  • Prefer user-visible value over exhaustive settings exploration.

Inputs

  • targetName
  • artifactsRootDir
  • analysisFocus

Outputs

  • findings.md
  • highlights.json
  • limitations.json
  • worker-summary.json
  • screenshots/*

Budget

  • maxMinutes=12
  • maxActions=60
  • maxScreenshots=12

Allowed Surfaces

  • Only the surfaces assigned to the run
  • Supporting workspace windows only when required

Stop Conditions

  • Enough evidence exists for 2-3 highlights and 1 limitation.
  • The budget is exhausted.
  • A hard block such as authentication or missing permissions prevents further exploration.

Decision Heuristics

  • Prefer first-run onboarding and core feature paths.
  • Capture screenshots only when they materially improve the brief.

Failure Policy

  • Escalate if payment is required.
  • Escalate if personal account creation is required.
  • Escalate if the app crashes repeatedly.