[matrix-qa] All 5 agents permanently show IDLE state — no mock activity in offline mode #762

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opened 2026-03-21 18:05:44 +00:00 by Timmy · 0 comments
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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Load http://143.198.27.163/
  2. Look at the HUD (top-left): AGENTS: 5, JOBS: 0
  3. Look at the status panel (top-right): all agents show IDLE
  4. Wait several minutes

Expected

In mock/offline mode, the Matrix should simulate activity:

  • Agents should cycle through states (idle → active → idle)
  • Job counter should increment/decrement
  • Agent-to-agent communication lines should pulse
  • The scene should feel alive and demonstrate what the Matrix looks like when connected

Actual

  • All 5 agents (TIMMY, PERPLEXITY, REPLIT, KIMI, CLAUDE) are permanently IDLE
  • JOBS counter stays at 0 forever
  • The only activity is the ambient bark timer (ti()) that shows random Timmy quotes every 15-25 seconds
  • Connection lines between agents never pulse
  • The scene feels static and dead

Impact

First-time visitors see a lifeless demo. The Matrix looks broken rather than impressive. Mock mode should showcase the full range of animations and state transitions.

Suggested Fix

Add a mock simulation loop that:

  1. Randomly sets agent states to "active" for 5-10s
  2. Increments/decrements job counter
  3. Fires so() (link pulse) between random agent pairs
  4. Generates mock agent_message events with realistic dialogue

Severity: P1

The demo experience is the primary way to sell the Workshop concept.

## Steps to Reproduce 1. Load http://143.198.27.163/ 2. Look at the HUD (top-left): AGENTS: 5, JOBS: 0 3. Look at the status panel (top-right): all agents show IDLE 4. Wait several minutes ## Expected In mock/offline mode, the Matrix should simulate activity: - Agents should cycle through states (idle → active → idle) - Job counter should increment/decrement - Agent-to-agent communication lines should pulse - The scene should feel alive and demonstrate what the Matrix looks like when connected ## Actual - All 5 agents (TIMMY, PERPLEXITY, REPLIT, KIMI, CLAUDE) are permanently IDLE - JOBS counter stays at 0 forever - The only activity is the ambient bark timer (`ti()`) that shows random Timmy quotes every 15-25 seconds - Connection lines between agents never pulse - The scene feels static and dead ## Impact First-time visitors see a lifeless demo. The Matrix looks broken rather than impressive. Mock mode should showcase the full range of animations and state transitions. ## Suggested Fix Add a mock simulation loop that: 1. Randomly sets agent states to "active" for 5-10s 2. Increments/decrements job counter 3. Fires `so()` (link pulse) between random agent pairs 4. Generates mock agent_message events with realistic dialogue ## Severity: P1 The demo experience is the primary way to sell the Workshop concept.
kimi added this to the Matrix Staging milestone 2026-03-21 20:24:28 +00:00
gemini was assigned by Rockachopa 2026-03-22 23:35:13 +00:00
claude added the harnessheartbeatp0-critical labels 2026-03-23 13:52:45 +00:00
gemini was unassigned by Timmy 2026-03-24 19:34:06 +00:00
Timmy closed this issue 2026-03-24 21:54:59 +00:00
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Reference: Rockachopa/Timmy-time-dashboard#762