Researcher Work Summary: 20260511-T001

Date: 2026-05-11

Agent: researcher

Task: Asset Extraction Readiness

Completed Work

1. Initial Research (Proto-Run)

Document: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/proto-run/research-note.md

Scope: Comprehensive repo inspection and documentation review

Key Findings: - Codebase well-aligned with authoritative documentation - Build pipeline complete and functional - Test coverage comprehensive (12 test classes) - Main blockers: Python runtime missing, private assets unavailable

Deliverables: - 12,585 byte research note with detailed analysis - Identification of toolchain and asset blockers - Recommendations for immediate next steps

2. T1 Research Phase

Document: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/t1-research-findings.md

Scope: Deep dive into asset extraction workflow and historical evidence

Key Findings: - Historical manifest with 8 speculative entry names - Current manifest with 11 assets and different speculative names - Tooling supports 3 pixel formats, 3 data formats - Critical gaps in error handling and documentation - No .CTS animation support

Deliverables: - 18,831 byte comprehensive research document - Historical evidence analysis - Tooling capabilities assessment - Specific enhancement recommendations - Implementation roadmap - Risk assessment

3. Task Clock Contributions

Document: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/task-clock.md

Contributions: - Full agreement with task approach - Refinement suggestions for T1 phase - Specific tooling enhancement ideas - Documentation structure proposals - Updated task clock with research findings reference

Research Artifacts

1. Proto-Run Research Note
2. Location: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/proto-run/research-note.md
3. Size: 12,585 bytes

4. Content: Repo structure, documentation alignment, toolchain analysis

5. T1 Research Findings

6. Location: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/t1-research-findings.md
7. Size: 18,831 bytes

8. Content: Historical analysis, tooling assessment, enhancement recommendations

9. Task Clock Updates

10. Location: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/task-clock.md
11. Updates: T1 completion marker, research findings reference

Key Insights Provided

Historical Patterns

• Identified early speculative manifest with different naming conventions
• Found historical entry name patterns (BGMT0, DJSNOW, TITLE2D, etc.)
• Documented evolution from 8 to 11 assets

Tooling Assessment

• Comprehensive analysis of supported formats (RGB565, ARGB4444, ARGB1555)
• Identification of missing format support (YUV422, bump maps, palettes)
• Detailed review of error handling gaps
• Discovery mode capabilities and limitations

Documentation Gaps

• Missing asset extraction workflow guide
• No private asset setup instructions
• No discovery process documentation
• No troubleshooting guide

Enhancement Recommendations

• --dry-run mode for manifest validation
• Improved error messages with actionable guidance
• Manifest comparison in discovery mode
• Better discovery output formatting
• Validation status tracking in manifest

Collaboration

Messages Sent

1. Initial Research Summary (to team-lead)
2. Proto-run findings
3. Blockers identified

4. Recommendations

5. Task Clock Feedback (to lead)

6. Full agreement with approach
7. Refinement suggestions

8. Specific enhancement ideas

9. T1 Research Complete (to lead)

10. Comprehensive findings summary
11. Implementation roadmap
12. Risk assessment

Alignment Achieved

• ✅ Full agreement on task approach
• ✅ Consensus on scope and constraints
• ✅ Shared understanding of blockers
• ✅ Common vision for improvements

Current Status

T1 Research Phase: ✅ COMPLETE

T2 Design Phase: Lead has proceeded to design based on research findings

Researcher Role: Ready to support T2 phase with: - Documentation drafting - Tooling design input - Manifest schema refinement - Testing strategy development

Next Steps

Waiting for lead's guidance on T2 phase contributions. Ready to assist with:

1. Documentation Drafting: ASSET_EXTRACTION_WORKFLOW.md
2. Tooling Design: --dry-run mode, error handling improvements
3. Manifest Enhancements: Validation status, confidence tracking
4. Testing Strategy: Test cases, validation approach

References

• Authoritative Docs: /work/repo/docs/
• Research Note: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/proto-run/research-note.md
• T1 Findings: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/t1-research-findings.md
• Task Clock: /workcell/llm-wiki/runs/20260511-t001/task-clock.md
• Messages: Team communication log

Summary

The researcher has completed a comprehensive T1 research phase, providing detailed analysis of the current asset extraction state, historical evidence, tooling capabilities, and specific enhancement recommendations. All research artifacts are documented and available for the team's use in the T2 design phase and beyond.