tools-only TASK-29: Theory of Mind v5.0.0 Release
Status: ✅ Completed Priority: High Created: 2025-12-11 Target Version: v5.0.0 Assignee: Claude
Context
Claude Code v2.0.107 absorbed 8 features that appear similar to Navigator's core offerings. Research confirmed these serve different purposes:
| Feature | Claude Code | Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Session resume | Full conversation replay | Curated decision markers (97% compression) |
| @imports | All load at start | Semantic on-demand + decision tree |
| Auto-compact | Reactive at 95% capacity | Proactive task-switch + intent capture |
| .claude/rules/ | Config/standards | Knowledge/procedures (.agent/) |
Key insight: Claude Code = conversation infrastructure. Navigator = strategic context engineering.
Solution
Complete Theory of Mind (ToM) v5.0.0 execution integration and expand positioning to include ToM as additive layer on top of context efficiency.
New positioning:
Navigator = Context Engineering + Human-AI Collaboration
Layer 1: Context Efficiency (v1-v4) - 92% token savings, lazy loading, markers
Layer 2: Theory of Mind (v5.0.0) - bilateral modeling, quality detection, verification
Implementation Plan
Phase 0: Cleanup ✅
- Delete stale files (8 files)
- Create TASK-29
Phase 1: ToM Execution Integration ✅
| Subtask | File | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK-29.1 | skills/nav-start/SKILL.md |
Profile loading execution | ✅ Done (Step 5.5 with [EXECUTE]) |
| TASK-29.2 | 4 skill files | Checkpoint wiring | ✅ Done (all have [EXECUTE] markers) |
| TASK-29.3 | skills/nav-marker/SKILL.md |
Intent/corrections capture | ✅ Done (ToM sections with [CAPTURE ACTIVELY]) |
| TASK-29.4 | skills/nav-profile/SKILL.md |
Auto-learn trigger | ✅ Done (Step 3C with [AUTO-TRIGGER]) |
Phase 2: Positioning ✅
| Subtask | File | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK-29.5 | README.md |
Complete rewrite with "Finish What You Start" positioning | ✅ Done |
| TASK-29.5b | CLAUDE.md |
Updated tagline and intro section | ✅ Done |
Phase 3: Release ✅
| Subtask | File | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK-29.6 | UPDATE-NOTES-v5.0.0.md |
Updated with "Finish What You Start" positioning | ✅ Done |
| TASK-29.7 | Multiple | Version already at 5.1.0 (Loop Mode release) | ✅ Done |
Files to Modify
Phase 1 (ToM Execution)
skills/nav-start/SKILL.md- Add profile loading executionskills/nav-marker/SKILL.md- Add intent/corrections captureskills/backend-endpoint/SKILL.md- Wire checkpoint executionskills/frontend-component/SKILL.md- Wire checkpoint executionskills/database-migration/SKILL.md- Wire checkpoint executionskills/nav-task/SKILL.md- Wire checkpoint execution
Phase 2 (Positioning)
README.md- New "Navigator + Claude Code" section, ToM layer expansion
Phase 3 (Release)
UPDATE-NOTES-v5.0.0.md(create).claude-plugin/marketplace.json- Version bump.agent/DEVELOPMENT-README.md- Add TASK-29 entry
Success Criteria
- nav-start loads user profile and applies preferences (Step 5.5 with [EXECUTE])
- Verification checkpoints fire for high-stakes skills (4 skills with [EXECUTE] markers)
- nav-marker captures user intent and corrections (ToM sections with [CAPTURE ACTIVELY])
- Auto-learn detects and saves correction patterns (nav-profile Step 3C with [AUTO-TRIGGER])
- README rewritten with "Finish What You Start" positioning (1200 → 190 lines)
- README includes ToM features and comparison table
- CLAUDE.md updated with new tagline
- UPDATE-NOTES-v5.0.0.md documents all ToM features and new positioning
- All version references show 5.1.0 (Loop Mode release)
Technical Decisions
| Decision | Choice | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge to native CC? | No | Different purposes - Navigator's markers are curated, CC's resume is full replay |
| Pivot messaging? | No, expand | Keep context efficiency as foundation, add ToM as layer 2 |
| Verification checkpoints | High-stakes only | Avoid friction for simple operations |
Research Sources
- Claude Code CHANGELOG.md (v2.0.107)
- Riedl & Weidmann 2025 ToM research
- Claude Code documentation on memory, sessions, compaction
Completion Summary
All phases complete:
- Phase 0: Cleanup ✅
- Phase 1: ToM Execution Integration ✅
- Profile loading in nav-start
- Verification checkpoints in 4 skills
- Intent capture in nav-marker
- Auto-learn trigger in nav-profile
- Phase 2: Positioning ✅
- README rewritten with "Finish What You Start"
- CLAUDE.md updated with new tagline
- Phase 3: Release ✅
- UPDATE-NOTES-v5.0.0.md updated
- Version at 5.1.0 (includes Loop Mode)
Completed: 2025-01-20