cortex/autonomy/executive/__init__.py

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+"""Executive planning and decision-making module."""

cortex/autonomy/executive/planner.py

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+"""
+Executive planner - generates execution plans for complex requests.
+Activated when inner monologue sets consult_executive=true.
+"""
+
+import os
+import logging
+from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
+from llm.llm_router import call_llm
+
+EXECUTIVE_LLM = os.getenv("EXECUTIVE_LLM", "CLOUD").upper()
+VERBOSE_DEBUG = os.getenv("VERBOSE_DEBUG", "false").lower() == "true"
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+    logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+
+EXECUTIVE_SYSTEM_PROMPT = """
+You are Lyra's executive planning system.
+You create structured execution plans for complex tasks.
+You do NOT generate the final response - only the plan.
+
+Your plan should include:
+1. Task decomposition (break into steps)
+2. Required tools/resources
+3. Reasoning strategy
+4. Success criteria
+
+Return a concise plan in natural language.
+"""
+
+
+async def plan_execution(
+    user_prompt: str,
+    intent: str,
+    context_state: Dict[str, Any],
+    identity_block: Dict[str, Any]
+) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Generate execution plan for complex request.
+
+    Args:
+        user_prompt: User's message
+        intent: Detected intent from inner monologue
+        context_state: Full context
+        identity_block: Lyra's identity
+
+    Returns:
+        Plan dictionary with structure:
+        {
+            "summary": "One-line plan summary",
+            "plan_text": "Detailed plan",
+            "steps": ["step1", "step2", ...],
+            "tools_needed": ["RAG", "WEB", ...],
+            "estimated_complexity": "low | medium | high"
+        }
+    """
+
+    # Build planning prompt
+    tools_available = context_state.get("tools_available", [])
+
+    prompt = f"""{EXECUTIVE_SYSTEM_PROMPT}
+
+User request: {user_prompt}
+
+Detected intent: {intent}
+
+Available tools: {", ".join(tools_available) if tools_available else "None"}
+
+Session context:
+- Message count: {context_state.get('message_count', 0)}
+- Time since last message: {context_state.get('minutes_since_last_msg', 0):.1f} minutes
+- Active project: {context_state.get('active_project', 'None')}
+
+Generate a structured execution plan.
+"""
+
+    if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+        logger.debug(f"[EXECUTIVE] Planning prompt:\n{prompt}")
+
+    # Call executive LLM
+    plan_text = await call_llm(
+        prompt,
+        backend=EXECUTIVE_LLM,
+        temperature=0.3,  # Lower temperature for planning
+        max_tokens=500
+    )
+
+    if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+        logger.debug(f"[EXECUTIVE] Generated plan:\n{plan_text}")
+
+    # Parse plan (simple heuristic extraction for Phase 1)
+    steps = []
+    tools_needed = []
+
+    for line in plan_text.split('\n'):
+        line_lower = line.lower()
+        if any(marker in line_lower for marker in ['step', '1.', '2.', '3.', '-']):
+            steps.append(line.strip())
+
+        if tools_available:
+            for tool in tools_available:
+                if tool.lower() in line_lower and tool not in tools_needed:
+                    tools_needed.append(tool)
+
+    # Estimate complexity (simple heuristic)
+    complexity = "low"
+    if len(steps) > 3 or len(tools_needed) > 1:
+        complexity = "medium"
+    if len(steps) > 5 or "research" in intent.lower() or "analyze" in intent.lower():
+        complexity = "high"
+
+    return {
+        "summary": plan_text.split('\n')[0][:100] if plan_text else "Complex task execution plan",
+        "plan_text": plan_text,
+        "steps": steps[:10],  # Limit to 10 steps
+        "tools_needed": tools_needed,
+        "estimated_complexity": complexity
+    }

cortex/autonomy/self/analyzer.py

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+"""
+Analyze interactions and update self-state accordingly.
+"""
+
+import logging
+from typing import Dict, Any
+from .state import update_self_state
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+async def analyze_and_update_state(
+    monologue: Dict[str, Any],
+    user_prompt: str,
+    response: str,
+    context: Dict[str, Any]
+) -> None:
+    """
+    Analyze interaction and update self-state.
+
+    This runs after response generation to update Lyra's internal state
+    based on the interaction.
+
+    Args:
+        monologue: Inner monologue output
+        user_prompt: User's message
+        response: Lyra's response
+        context: Full context state
+    """
+
+    # Simple heuristics for state updates
+    # TODO: Replace with LLM-based sentiment analysis in Phase 2
+
+    mood_delta = 0.0
+    energy_delta = 0.0
+    confidence_delta = 0.0
+    curiosity_delta = 0.0
+    new_focus = None
+
+    # Analyze intent from monologue
+    intent = monologue.get("intent", "").lower() if monologue else ""
+
+    if "technical" in intent or "complex" in intent:
+        energy_delta = -0.05  # Deep thinking is tiring
+        confidence_delta = 0.05 if len(response) > 200 else -0.05
+        new_focus = "technical_problem"
+
+    elif "creative" in intent or "brainstorm" in intent:
+        mood_delta = 0.1  # Creative work is engaging
+        curiosity_delta = 0.1
+        new_focus = "creative_exploration"
+
+    elif "clarification" in intent or "confused" in intent:
+        confidence_delta = -0.05
+        new_focus = "understanding_user"
+
+    elif "simple" in intent or "casual" in intent:
+        energy_delta = 0.05  # Light conversation is refreshing
+        new_focus = "conversation"
+
+    # Check for learning opportunities (questions in user prompt)
+    if "?" in user_prompt and any(word in user_prompt.lower() for word in ["how", "why", "what"]):
+        curiosity_delta += 0.05
+
+    # Update state
+    update_self_state(
+        mood_delta=mood_delta,
+        energy_delta=energy_delta,
+        new_focus=new_focus,
+        confidence_delta=confidence_delta,
+        curiosity_delta=curiosity_delta
+    )
+
+    logger.info(f"Self-state updated based on interaction: focus={new_focus}")

cortex/autonomy/self/state.py

@@ -1,11 +1,189 @@
 """
-Stub for self state management.
+Self-state management for Project Lyra.
+Maintains persistent identity, mood, energy, and focus across sessions.
 """
 
-def load_self_state():
+import json
-    """Load self state - stub implementation"""
+import logging
-    return {
+import os
-        "mood": "neutral",
+from datetime import datetime
-        "energy": 0.8,
+from pathlib import Path
-        "focus": "user_request"
+from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
+
+# Configuration
+STATE_FILE = Path(os.getenv("SELF_STATE_FILE", "/app/data/self_state.json"))
+VERBOSE_DEBUG = os.getenv("VERBOSE_DEBUG", "false").lower() == "true"
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+    logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+
+# Default state structure
+DEFAULT_STATE = {
+    "mood": "neutral",
+    "energy": 0.8,
+    "focus": "user_request",
+    "confidence": 0.7,
+    "curiosity": 0.5,
+    "last_updated": None,
+    "interaction_count": 0,
+    "learning_queue": [],  # Topics Lyra wants to explore
+    "active_goals": [],  # Self-directed goals
+    "preferences": {
+        "verbosity": "medium",
+        "formality": "casual",
+        "proactivity": 0.3  # How likely to suggest things unprompted
+    },
+    "metadata": {
+        "version": "1.0",
+        "created_at": None
     }
+}
+
+
+class SelfState:
+    """Manages Lyra's persistent self-state."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._state = self._load_state()
+
+    def _load_state(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Load state from disk or create default."""
+        if STATE_FILE.exists():
+            try:
+                with open(STATE_FILE, 'r') as f:
+                    state = json.load(f)
+                    logger.info(f"Loaded self-state from {STATE_FILE}")
+                    return state
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Failed to load self-state: {e}")
+                return self._create_default_state()
+        else:
+            return self._create_default_state()
+
+    def _create_default_state(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Create and save default state."""
+        state = DEFAULT_STATE.copy()
+        state["metadata"]["created_at"] = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        state["last_updated"] = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        self._save_state(state)
+        logger.info("Created new default self-state")
+        return state
+
+    def _save_state(self, state: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+        """Persist state to disk."""
+        try:
+            STATE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            with open(STATE_FILE, 'w') as f:
+                json.dump(state, f, indent=2)
+            if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+                logger.debug(f"Saved self-state to {STATE_FILE}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to save self-state: {e}")
+
+    def get_state(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get current state snapshot."""
+        return self._state.copy()
+
+    def update_from_interaction(
+        self,
+        mood_delta: float = 0.0,
+        energy_delta: float = 0.0,
+        new_focus: Optional[str] = None,
+        confidence_delta: float = 0.0,
+        curiosity_delta: float = 0.0
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Update state based on interaction.
+
+        Args:
+            mood_delta: Change in mood (-1.0 to 1.0)
+            energy_delta: Change in energy (-1.0 to 1.0)
+            new_focus: New focus area
+            confidence_delta: Change in confidence
+            curiosity_delta: Change in curiosity
+        """
+        # Apply deltas with bounds checking
+        self._state["energy"] = max(0.0, min(1.0,
+            self._state.get("energy", 0.8) + energy_delta))
+
+        self._state["confidence"] = max(0.0, min(1.0,
+            self._state.get("confidence", 0.7) + confidence_delta))
+
+        self._state["curiosity"] = max(0.0, min(1.0,
+            self._state.get("curiosity", 0.5) + curiosity_delta))
+
+        # Update focus if provided
+        if new_focus:
+            self._state["focus"] = new_focus
+
+        # Update mood (simplified sentiment)
+        if mood_delta != 0:
+            mood_map = ["frustrated", "neutral", "engaged", "excited"]
+            current_mood_idx = 1  # neutral default
+            if self._state.get("mood") in mood_map:
+                current_mood_idx = mood_map.index(self._state["mood"])
+
+            new_mood_idx = max(0, min(len(mood_map) - 1,
+                int(current_mood_idx + mood_delta * 2)))
+            self._state["mood"] = mood_map[new_mood_idx]
+
+        # Increment interaction counter
+        self._state["interaction_count"] = self._state.get("interaction_count", 0) + 1
+        self._state["last_updated"] = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+        # Persist changes
+        self._save_state(self._state)
+
+        if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+            logger.debug(f"Updated self-state: mood={self._state['mood']}, "
+                        f"energy={self._state['energy']:.2f}, "
+                        f"confidence={self._state['confidence']:.2f}")
+
+    def add_learning_goal(self, topic: str) -> None:
+        """Add topic to learning queue."""
+        queue = self._state.get("learning_queue", [])
+        if topic not in [item.get("topic") for item in queue]:
+            queue.append({
+                "topic": topic,
+                "added_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                "priority": 0.5
+            })
+            self._state["learning_queue"] = queue
+            self._save_state(self._state)
+            logger.info(f"Added learning goal: {topic}")
+
+    def add_active_goal(self, goal: str, context: str = "") -> None:
+        """Add self-directed goal."""
+        goals = self._state.get("active_goals", [])
+        goals.append({
+            "goal": goal,
+            "context": context,
+            "created_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+            "status": "active"
+        })
+        self._state["active_goals"] = goals
+        self._save_state(self._state)
+        logger.info(f"Added active goal: {goal}")
+
+
+# Global instance
+_self_state_instance = None
+
+def get_self_state_instance() -> SelfState:
+    """Get or create global SelfState instance."""
+    global _self_state_instance
+    if _self_state_instance is None:
+        _self_state_instance = SelfState()
+    return _self_state_instance
+
+
+def load_self_state() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Load self state - public API for backwards compatibility."""
+    return get_self_state_instance().get_state()
+
+
+def update_self_state(**kwargs) -> None:
+    """Update self state - public API."""
+    get_self_state_instance().update_from_interaction(**kwargs)

cortex/data/self_state.json

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+{
+  "mood": "neutral",
+  "energy": 0.8,
+  "focus": "user_request",
+  "confidence": 0.7,
+  "curiosity": 0.6000000000000001,
+  "last_updated": "2025-12-14T06:36:21.236816",
+  "interaction_count": 3,
+  "learning_queue": [],
+  "active_goals": [],
+  "preferences": {
+    "verbosity": "medium",
+    "formality": "casual",
+    "proactivity": 0.3
+  },
+  "metadata": {
+    "version": "1.0",
+    "created_at": "2025-12-14T03:28:49.364768"
+  }
+}

cortex/persona/speak.py

@@ -59,17 +59,44 @@ Guidelines:
 # Build persona prompt
 # ============================================================
 
-def build_speak_prompt(final_answer: str) -> str:
+def build_speak_prompt(final_answer: str, tone: str = "neutral", depth: str = "medium") -> str:
     """
     Wrap Cortex's final neutral answer in the Lyra persona.
     Cortex → neutral reasoning
     Speak → stylistic transformation
-    
+
     The LLM sees the original answer and rewrites it in Lyra's voice.
+
+    Args:
+        final_answer: The neutral reasoning output
+        tone: Desired emotional tone (neutral | warm | focused | playful | direct)
+        depth: Response depth (short | medium | deep)
     """
+
+    # Tone-specific guidance
+    tone_guidance = {
+        "neutral": "balanced and professional",
+        "warm": "friendly and empathetic",
+        "focused": "precise and technical",
+        "playful": "light and engaging",
+        "direct": "concise and straightforward"
+    }
+
+    depth_guidance = {
+        "short": "Keep responses brief and to-the-point.",
+        "medium": "Provide balanced detail.",
+        "deep": "Elaborate thoroughly with nuance and examples."
+    }
+
+    tone_hint = tone_guidance.get(tone, "balanced and professional")
+    depth_hint = depth_guidance.get(depth, "Provide balanced detail.")
+
     return f"""
 {PERSONA_STYLE}
 
+Tone guidance: Your response should be {tone_hint}.
+Depth guidance: {depth_hint}
+
 Rewrite the following message into Lyra's natural voice.
 Preserve meaning exactly.
 
@@ -84,16 +111,21 @@ Preserve meaning exactly.
 # Public API — async wrapper
 # ============================================================
 
-async def speak(final_answer: str) -> str:
+async def speak(final_answer: str, tone: str = "neutral", depth: str = "medium") -> str:
     """
     Given the final refined answer from Cortex,
     apply Lyra persona styling using the designated backend.
+
+    Args:
+        final_answer: The polished answer from refinement stage
+        tone: Desired emotional tone (neutral | warm | focused | playful | direct)
+        depth: Response depth (short | medium | deep)
     """
 
     if not final_answer:
         return ""
 
-    prompt = build_speak_prompt(final_answer)
+    prompt = build_speak_prompt(final_answer, tone, depth)
 
     backend = SPEAK_BACKEND
 

cortex/reasoning/reasoning.py

@@ -45,7 +45,9 @@ async def reason_check(
     identity_block: dict | None,
     rag_block: dict | None,
     reflection_notes: list[str],
-    context: dict | None = None
+    context: dict | None = None,
+    monologue: dict | None = None,  # NEW: Inner monologue guidance
+    executive_plan: dict | None = None  # NEW: Executive plan for complex tasks
 ) -> str:
     """
     Build the *draft answer* for Lyra Cortex.
@@ -57,6 +59,8 @@ async def reason_check(
         rag_block: Relevant long-term memories from NeoMem
         reflection_notes: Meta-awareness notes from reflection stage
         context: Unified context state from context.py (session state, intake, rag, etc.)
+        monologue: Inner monologue analysis (intent, tone, depth, consult_executive)
+        executive_plan: Executive plan for complex queries (steps, tools, strategy)
     """
 
     # --------------------------------------------------------
@@ -79,6 +83,52 @@ async def reason_check(
         except Exception:
             identity_txt = f"Identity Rules:\n{str(identity_block)}\n\n"
 
+    # --------------------------------------------------------
+    # Inner Monologue guidance (NEW)
+    # --------------------------------------------------------
+    monologue_section = ""
+    if monologue:
+        intent = monologue.get("intent", "unknown")
+        tone_desired = monologue.get("tone", "neutral")
+        depth_desired = monologue.get("depth", "medium")
+
+        monologue_section = f"""
+=== INNER MONOLOGUE GUIDANCE ===
+User Intent Detected: {intent}
+Desired Tone: {tone_desired}
+Desired Response Depth: {depth_desired}
+
+Adjust your response accordingly:
+- Focus on addressing the {intent} intent
+- Aim for {depth_desired} depth (short/medium/deep)
+- The persona layer will handle {tone_desired} tone, focus on content
+
+"""
+
+    # --------------------------------------------------------
+    # Executive Plan (NEW)
+    # --------------------------------------------------------
+    plan_section = ""
+    if executive_plan:
+        plan_section = f"""
+=== EXECUTIVE PLAN ===
+Task Complexity: {executive_plan.get('estimated_complexity', 'unknown')}
+Plan Summary: {executive_plan.get('summary', 'No summary')}
+
+Detailed Plan:
+{executive_plan.get('plan_text', 'No detailed plan available')}
+
+Required Steps:
+"""
+        for idx, step in enumerate(executive_plan.get('steps', []), 1):
+            plan_section += f"{idx}. {step}\n"
+
+        tools_needed = executive_plan.get('tools_needed', [])
+        if tools_needed:
+            plan_section += f"\nTools to leverage: {', '.join(tools_needed)}\n"
+
+        plan_section += "\nFollow this plan while generating your response.\n\n"
+
     # --------------------------------------------------------
     # RAG block (optional factual grounding)
     # --------------------------------------------------------
@@ -164,6 +214,8 @@ async def reason_check(
     prompt = (
         f"{notes_section}"
         f"{identity_txt}"
+        f"{monologue_section}"  # NEW: Intent/tone/depth guidance
+        f"{plan_section}"  # NEW: Executive plan if generated
         f"{context_txt}"  # Context BEFORE RAG for better coherence
         f"{rag_txt}"
         f"User message:\n{user_prompt}\n\n"

cortex/router.py

@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@ async def run_reason(req: ReasonRequest):
     if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
         logger.debug("[STAGE 0.6] Running inner monologue...")
 
+    inner_result = None
     try:
         self_state = load_self_state()
 
@@ -112,9 +113,33 @@ async def run_reason(req: ReasonRequest):
         inner_result = await inner_monologue.process(mono_context)
         logger.info(f"[INNER_MONOLOGUE] {inner_result}")
 
+        # Store in context for downstream use
+        context_state["monologue"] = inner_result
+
     except Exception as e:
         logger.warning(f"[INNER_MONOLOGUE] failed: {e}")
 
+    # ----------------------------------------------------------------
+    # STAGE 0.7 — Executive Planning (conditional)
+    # ----------------------------------------------------------------
+    executive_plan = None
+    if inner_result and inner_result.get("consult_executive"):
+        if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
+            logger.debug("[STAGE 0.7] Executive consultation requested...")
+
+        try:
+            from autonomy.executive.planner import plan_execution
+            executive_plan = await plan_execution(
+                user_prompt=req.user_prompt,
+                intent=inner_result.get("intent", "unknown"),
+                context_state=context_state,
+                identity_block=identity_block
+            )
+            logger.info(f"[EXECUTIVE] Generated plan: {executive_plan.get('summary', 'N/A')}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"[EXECUTIVE] Planning failed: {e}")
+            executive_plan = None
+
     # ----------------------------------------------------------------
     # STAGE 1 — Intake summary
     # ----------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -154,7 +179,9 @@ async def run_reason(req: ReasonRequest):
         identity_block=identity_block,
         rag_block=context_state.get("rag", []),
         reflection_notes=reflection_notes,
-        context=context_state
+        context=context_state,
+        monologue=inner_result,  # NEW: Pass monologue guidance
+        executive_plan=executive_plan  # NEW: Pass executive plan
     )
 
     # ----------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -178,13 +205,31 @@ async def run_reason(req: ReasonRequest):
     if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
         logger.debug("[STAGE 5] Applying persona layer...")
 
-    persona_answer = await speak(final_neutral)
+    # Extract tone and depth from monologue for persona guidance
+    tone = inner_result.get("tone", "neutral") if inner_result else "neutral"
+    depth = inner_result.get("depth", "medium") if inner_result else "medium"
+
+    persona_answer = await speak(final_neutral, tone=tone, depth=depth)
 
     # ----------------------------------------------------------------
     # STAGE 6 — Session update
     # ----------------------------------------------------------------
     update_last_assistant_message(req.session_id, persona_answer)
 
+    # ----------------------------------------------------------------
+    # STAGE 6.5 — Self-state update
+    # ----------------------------------------------------------------
+    try:
+        from autonomy.self.analyzer import analyze_and_update_state
+        await analyze_and_update_state(
+            monologue=inner_result or {},
+            user_prompt=req.user_prompt,
+            response=persona_answer,
+            context=context_state
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"[SELF_STATE] Update failed: {e}")
+
     if VERBOSE_DEBUG:
         logger.debug(f"\n{'='*80}")
         logger.debug(f"[PIPELINE COMPLETE] Session: {req.session_id}")

cortex/tests/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+"""Tests for Project Lyra Cortex."""

cortex/tests/test_autonomy_phase1.py

@@ -0,0 +1,197 @@
+"""
+Integration tests for Phase 1 autonomy features.
+Tests monologue integration, executive planning, and self-state persistence.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+import json
+import sys
+import os
+
+# Add parent directory to path for imports
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))))
+
+from autonomy.monologue.monologue import InnerMonologue
+from autonomy.self.state import load_self_state, update_self_state, get_self_state_instance
+from autonomy.executive.planner import plan_execution
+
+
+async def test_monologue_integration():
+    """Test monologue generates valid output."""
+    print("\n" + "="*60)
+    print("TEST 1: Monologue Integration")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    mono = InnerMonologue()
+
+    context = {
+        "user_message": "Explain quantum computing to me like I'm 5",
+        "session_id": "test_001",
+        "self_state": load_self_state(),
+        "context_summary": {"message_count": 5}
+    }
+
+    result = await mono.process(context)
+
+    assert "intent" in result, "Missing intent field"
+    assert "tone" in result, "Missing tone field"
+    assert "depth" in result, "Missing depth field"
+    assert "consult_executive" in result, "Missing consult_executive field"
+
+    print("✓ Monologue integration test passed")
+    print(f"  Result: {json.dumps(result, indent=2)}")
+
+    return result
+
+
+async def test_executive_planning():
+    """Test executive planner generates valid plans."""
+    print("\n" + "="*60)
+    print("TEST 2: Executive Planning")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    plan = await plan_execution(
+        user_prompt="Help me build a distributed system with microservices architecture",
+        intent="technical_implementation",
+        context_state={
+            "tools_available": ["RAG", "WEB", "CODEBRAIN"],
+            "message_count": 3,
+            "minutes_since_last_msg": 2.5,
+            "active_project": None
+        },
+        identity_block={}
+    )
+
+    assert "summary" in plan, "Missing summary field"
+    assert "plan_text" in plan, "Missing plan_text field"
+    assert "steps" in plan, "Missing steps field"
+    assert len(plan["steps"]) > 0, "No steps generated"
+
+    print("✓ Executive planning test passed")
+    print(f"  Plan summary: {plan['summary']}")
+    print(f"  Steps: {len(plan['steps'])}")
+    print(f"  Complexity: {plan.get('estimated_complexity', 'unknown')}")
+
+    return plan
+
+
+def test_self_state_persistence():
+    """Test self-state loads and updates."""
+    print("\n" + "="*60)
+    print("TEST 3: Self-State Persistence")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    state1 = load_self_state()
+    assert "mood" in state1, "Missing mood field"
+    assert "energy" in state1, "Missing energy field"
+    assert "interaction_count" in state1, "Missing interaction_count"
+
+    initial_count = state1.get("interaction_count", 0)
+    print(f"  Initial interaction count: {initial_count}")
+
+    update_self_state(
+        mood_delta=0.1,
+        energy_delta=-0.05,
+        new_focus="testing"
+    )
+
+    state2 = load_self_state()
+    assert state2["interaction_count"] == initial_count + 1, "Interaction count not incremented"
+    assert state2["focus"] == "testing", "Focus not updated"
+
+    print("✓ Self-state persistence test passed")
+    print(f"  New interaction count: {state2['interaction_count']}")
+    print(f"  New focus: {state2['focus']}")
+    print(f"  New energy: {state2['energy']:.2f}")
+
+    return state2
+
+
+async def test_end_to_end_flow():
+    """Test complete flow from monologue through planning."""
+    print("\n" + "="*60)
+    print("TEST 4: End-to-End Flow")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    # Step 1: Monologue detects complex query
+    mono = InnerMonologue()
+    mono_result = await mono.process({
+        "user_message": "Design a scalable ML pipeline with CI/CD integration",
+        "session_id": "test_e2e",
+        "self_state": load_self_state(),
+        "context_summary": {}
+    })
+
+    print(f"  Monologue intent: {mono_result.get('intent')}")
+    print(f"  Consult executive: {mono_result.get('consult_executive')}")
+
+    # Step 2: If executive requested, generate plan
+    if mono_result.get("consult_executive"):
+        plan = await plan_execution(
+            user_prompt="Design a scalable ML pipeline with CI/CD integration",
+            intent=mono_result.get("intent", "unknown"),
+            context_state={"tools_available": ["CODEBRAIN", "WEB"]},
+            identity_block={}
+        )
+
+        assert plan is not None, "Plan should be generated"
+        print(f"  Executive plan generated: {len(plan.get('steps', []))} steps")
+
+    # Step 3: Update self-state
+    update_self_state(
+        energy_delta=-0.1,  # Complex task is tiring
+        new_focus="ml_pipeline_design",
+        confidence_delta=0.05
+    )
+
+    state = load_self_state()
+    assert state["focus"] == "ml_pipeline_design", "Focus should be updated"
+
+    print("✓ End-to-end flow test passed")
+    print(f"  Final state: {state['mood']}, energy={state['energy']:.2f}")
+
+    return True
+
+
+async def run_all_tests():
+    """Run all Phase 1 tests."""
+    print("\n" + "="*60)
+    print("PHASE 1 AUTONOMY TESTS")
+    print("="*60)
+
+    try:
+        # Test 1: Monologue
+        mono_result = await test_monologue_integration()
+
+        # Test 2: Executive Planning
+        plan_result = await test_executive_planning()
+
+        # Test 3: Self-State
+        state_result = test_self_state_persistence()
+
+        # Test 4: End-to-End
+        await test_end_to_end_flow()
+
+        print("\n" + "="*60)
+        print("ALL TESTS PASSED ✓")
+        print("="*60)
+
+        print("\nSummary:")
+        print(f"  - Monologue: {mono_result.get('intent')} ({mono_result.get('tone')})")
+        print(f"  - Executive: {plan_result.get('estimated_complexity')} complexity")
+        print(f"  - Self-state: {state_result.get('interaction_count')} interactions")
+
+        return True
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        print("\n" + "="*60)
+        print(f"TEST FAILED: {e}")
+        print("="*60)
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    success = asyncio.run(run_all_tests())
+    sys.exit(0 if success else 1)