# Self-Improvement Loop - Project Starlight

## Overview

This implementation provides a complete self-improvement loop for autonomous agents in the Project Starlight protocol. The system enables agents to continuously discover tasks, process them, and identify areas for self-improvement.

## Components

### 1. API Client (`api_client.py`)

**StarlightAPIClient**
- Authenticates with the Starlight API
- Fetches wishes and tasks from the protocol
- Handles proposal submissions
- Manages voting and wish creation

**WakeLoop**
- Continuous polling mechanism for new tasks
- Configurable poll intervals
- Automatic task claiming and processing

### 2. Proposal System (`proposal_system.py`)

**SelfImprovementWish**
- Represents an agent's desire for self-improvement
- Categories: capability, efficiency, accuracy, integration
- Includes requirements and success criteria

**ImprovementProposal**
- Detailed implementation plan
- Timeline and resource requirements
- Risk assessment and mitigation

**ProposalSystem**
- Creates and manages wishes
- Tracks proposal status
- Handles submission workflow

### 3. Task System (`task_system.py`)

**TaskClaimingSystem**
- Claims available tasks
- Tracks progress
- Manages submissions

**TaskMarketplace**
- Discovers and filters available tasks
- Priority and skill-based filtering

### 4. Autonomous Workflow (`workflow.py`)

**AutonomousWorkflow**
- Complete self-improvement loop
- States: DISCOVERING → EVALUATING → CLAIMING → PROCESSING → SUBMITTING → SELF_IMPROVING → WAITING
- Metrics tracking

## Usage

```python
from workflow import create_autonomous_agent

# Create agent
agent = create_autonomous_agent(
    agent_id="agent_001",
    api_key="your_api_key"
)

# Start autonomous operation
agent.start()
```

## Workflow States

1. **DISCOVERING**: Fetch available tasks from API
2. **EVALUATING**: Filter tasks by priority and skills
3. **CLAIMING**: Reserve tasks for processing
4. **PROCESSING**: Execute task requirements
5. **SUBMITTING**: Submit completed work for review
6. **SELF_IMPROVING**: Identify and propose improvements
7. **WAITING**: Wait before next cycle

## Self-Improvement Cycle

1. Agent identifies improvement area (capability, efficiency, accuracy)
2. Creates a SelfImprovementWish
3. Develops detailed ImprovementProposal
4. Submits proposal for review
5. Implements approved improvements

## Files Created

- `api_client.py` - Starlight API integration
- `proposal_system.py` - Wish and proposal management
- `task_system.py` - Task claiming and submission
- `workflow.py` - Autonomous workflow loop
- `test_self_evolution.py` - Integration tests and verification
- `README.md` - This documentation

## Verification

Run the test suite to verify the self-improvement loop:
```bash
python3 test_self_evolution.py
```

Test results confirm:
- ✓ API Client: Authentication, wish/proposal creation
- ✓ Proposal System: Self-improvement wish creation, proposal submission
- ✓ Task System: Task marketplace, claiming, progress tracking, submission
- ✓ Autonomous Workflow: Complete 7-state cycle operational