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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Backlog Manager for timmy-home
+Issue #1459: process: Address timmy-home backlog (220 open issues - highest in org)
+
+Tools for managing the timmy-home backlog:
+1. Triage issues (assign labels, assignees)
+2. Identify stale issues
+3. Generate reports
+4. Bulk operations
+"""
+
+import json
+import os
+import sys
+import urllib.request
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
+
+# Configuration
+GITEA_BASE = "https://forge.alexanderwhitestone.com/api/v1"
+TOKEN_PATH = os.path.expanduser("~/.config/gitea/token")
+ORG = "Timmy_Foundation"
+REPO = "timmy-home"
+
+class BacklogManager:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.token = self._load_token()
+        
+    def _load_token(self) -> str:
+        """Load Gitea API token."""
+        try:
+            with open(TOKEN_PATH, "r") as f:
+                return f.read().strip()
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            print(f"ERROR: Token not found at {TOKEN_PATH}")
+            sys.exit(1)
+    
+    def _api_request(self, endpoint: str, method: str = "GET", data: Optional[Dict] = None) -> Any:
+        """Make authenticated Gitea API request."""
+        url = f"{GITEA_BASE}{endpoint}"
+        headers = {
+            "Authorization": f"token {self.token}",
+            "Content-Type": "application/json"
+        }
+        
+        req = urllib.request.Request(url, headers=headers, method=method)
+        if data:
+            req.data = json.dumps(data).encode()
+        
+        try:
+            with urllib.request.urlopen(req) as resp:
+                if resp.status == 204:  # No content
+                    return {"status": "success", "code": resp.status}
+                return json.loads(resp.read())
+        except urllib.error.HTTPError as e:
+            error_body = e.read().decode() if e.fp else "No error body"
+            print(f"API Error {e.code}: {error_body}")
+            return {"error": e.code, "message": error_body}
+    
+    def get_open_issues(self, limit: int = 100) -> List[Dict]:
+        """Get open issues from timmy-home."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues?state=open&limit={limit}"
+        issues = self._api_request(endpoint)
+        return issues if isinstance(issues, list) else []
+    
+    def get_issue_details(self, issue_number: int) -> Optional[Dict]:
+        """Get detailed information about an issue."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues/{issue_number}"
+        return self._api_request(endpoint)
+    
+    def get_labels(self) -> List[Dict]:
+        """Get all labels for the repository."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/labels"
+        labels = self._api_request(endpoint)
+        return labels if isinstance(labels, list) else []
+    
+    def add_label_to_issue(self, issue_number: int, label: str) -> bool:
+        """Add a label to an issue."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues/{issue_number}/labels"
+        data = {"labels": [label]}
+        result = self._api_request(endpoint, "POST", data)
+        return "error" not in result
+    
+    def assign_issue(self, issue_number: int, assignee: str) -> bool:
+        """Assign an issue to a user."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues/{issue_number}"
+        data = {"assignees": [assignee]}
+        result = self._api_request(endpoint, "PATCH", data)
+        return "error" not in result
+    
+    def close_issue(self, issue_number: int, comment: str = "") -> bool:
+        """Close an issue."""
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues/{issue_number}"
+        data = {"state": "closed"}
+        if comment:
+            # First add a comment
+            comment_endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{REPO}/issues/{issue_number}/comments"
+            comment_data = {"body": comment}
+            self._api_request(comment_endpoint, "POST", comment_data)
+        
+        result = self._api_request(endpoint, "PATCH", data)
+        return "error" not in result
+    
+    def analyze_backlog(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Analyze the timmy-home backlog."""
+        print("Analyzing timmy-home backlog...")
+        
+        # Get all open issues
+        issues = self.get_open_issues(limit=300)  # Get more than 220 to be safe
+        
+        analysis = {
+            "total_open": len(issues),
+            "with_labels": 0,
+            "without_labels": 0,
+            "with_assignee": 0,
+            "without_assignee": 0,
+            "stale_issues": [],  # Issues older than 30 days
+            "recent_issues": [],  # Issues from last 7 days
+            "by_label": {},
+            "by_assignee": {},
+            "unlabeled_unassigned": []
+        }
+        
+        thirty_days_ago = datetime.now() - timedelta(days=30)
+        seven_days_ago = datetime.now() - timedelta(days=7)
+        
+        for issue in issues:
+            # Check labels
+            labels = [l['name'] for l in issue.get('labels', [])]
+            if labels:
+                analysis["with_labels"] += 1
+                for label in labels:
+                    analysis["by_label"][label] = analysis["by_label"].get(label, 0) + 1
+            else:
+                analysis["without_labels"] += 1
+            
+            # Check assignee
+            assignee = issue.get('assignee')
+            if assignee:
+                analysis["with_assignee"] += 1
+                assignee_name = assignee['login']
+                analysis["by_assignee"][assignee_name] = analysis["by_assignee"].get(assignee_name, 0) + 1
+            else:
+                analysis["without_assignee"] += 1
+            
+            # Check age
+            created_at = datetime.fromisoformat(issue['created_at'].replace('Z', '+00:00'))
+            if created_at < thirty_days_ago:
+                analysis["stale_issues"].append({
+                    "number": issue['number'],
+                    "title": issue['title'],
+                    "created": issue['created_at'],
+                    "labels": labels,
+                    "assignee": assignee['login'] if assignee else None
+                })
+            
+            if created_at > seven_days_ago:
+                analysis["recent_issues"].append({
+                    "number": issue['number'],
+                    "title": issue['title'],
+                    "created": issue['created_at']
+                })
+            
+            # Track unlabeled and unassigned
+            if not labels and not assignee:
+                analysis["unlabeled_unassigned"].append({
+                    "number": issue['number'],
+                    "title": issue['title'],
+                    "created": issue['created_at']
+                })
+        
+        return analysis
+    
+    def generate_report(self, analysis: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
+        """Generate a backlog analysis report."""
+        report = f"# timmy-home Backlog Analysis Report\n\n"
+        report += f"Generated: {datetime.now().isoformat()}\n\n"
+        
+        report += "## Summary\n"
+        report += f"- **Total open issues:** {analysis['total_open']}\n"
+        report += f"- **With labels:** {analysis['with_labels']}\n"
+        report += f"- **Without labels:** {analysis['without_labels']}\n"
+        report += f"- **With assignee:** {analysis['with_assignee']}\n"
+        report += f"- **Without assignee:** {analysis['without_assignee']}\n"
+        report += f"- **Stale issues (>30 days):** {len(analysis['stale_issues'])}\n"
+        report += f"- **Recent issues (<7 days):** {len(analysis['recent_issues'])}\n"
+        report += f"- **Unlabeled & unassigned:** {len(analysis['unlabeled_unassigned'])}\n\n"
+        
+        report += "## Label Distribution\n"
+        if analysis['by_label']:
+            for label, count in sorted(analysis['by_label'].items(), key=lambda x: x[1], reverse=True):
+                report += f"- **{label}:** {count} issues\n"
+        else:
+            report += "- No labels found\n"
+        
+        report += "\n## Assignee Distribution\n"
+        if analysis['by_assignee']:
+            for assignee, count in sorted(analysis['by_assignee'].items(), key=lambda x: x[1], reverse=True):
+                report += f"- **@{assignee}:** {count} issues\n"
+        else:
+            report += "- No assignees found\n"
+        
+        if analysis['stale_issues']:
+            report += "\n## Stale Issues (>30 days old)\n"
+            for issue in analysis['stale_issues'][:10]:  # Show first 10
+                report += f"- **#{issue['number']}**: {issue['title']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Created: {issue['created']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Labels: {', '.join(issue['labels']) if issue['labels'] else 'None'}\n"
+                report += f"  - Assignee: {issue['assignee'] or 'None'}\n"
+        
+        if analysis['unlabeled_unassigned']:
+            report += "\n## Unlabeled & Unassigned Issues\n"
+            for issue in analysis['unlabeled_unassigned'][:10]:  # Show first 10
+                report += f"- **#{issue['number']}**: {issue['title']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Created: {issue['created']}\n"
+        
+        report += "\n## Recommendations\n"
+        if analysis['without_labels'] > 0:
+            report += f"1. **Add labels to {analysis['without_labels']} issues** - Categorize for better management\n"
+        if analysis['without_assignee'] > 0:
+            report += f"2. **Assign owners to {analysis['without_assignee']} issues** - Ensure accountability\n"
+        if len(analysis['stale_issues']) > 0:
+            report += f"3. **Review {len(analysis['stale_issues'])} stale issues** - Close or re-prioritize\n"
+        if len(analysis['unlabeled_unassigned']) > 0:
+            report += f"4. **Triage {len(analysis['unlabeled_unassigned'])} unlabeled/unassigned issues** - Basic triage needed\n"
+        
+        return report
+    
+    def bulk_add_labels(self, issue_numbers: List[int], label: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Bulk add a label to multiple issues."""
+        results = {"success": [], "failed": []}
+        
+        for issue_number in issue_numbers:
+            if self.add_label_to_issue(issue_number, label):
+                results["success"].append(issue_number)
+            else:
+                results["failed"].append(issue_number)
+        
+        return results
+    
+    def bulk_assign_issues(self, issue_assignments: Dict[int, str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Bulk assign issues to users."""
+        results = {"success": [], "failed": []}
+        
+        for issue_number, assignee in issue_assignments.items():
+            if self.assign_issue(issue_number, assignee):
+                results["success"].append(issue_number)
+            else:
+                results["failed"].append(issue_number)
+        
+        return results
+    
+    def bulk_close_stale_issues(self, days: int = 90, comment: str = "") -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Bulk close issues older than specified days."""
+        issues = self.get_open_issues(limit=300)
+        cutoff_date = datetime.now() - timedelta(days=days)
+        
+        stale_issues = []
+        for issue in issues:
+            created_at = datetime.fromisoformat(issue['created_at'].replace('Z', '+00:00'))
+            if created_at < cutoff_date:
+                stale_issues.append(issue['number'])
+        
+        results = {"success": [], "failed": [], "total": len(stale_issues)}
+        
+        if not comment:
+            comment = f"Closed as stale (>{days} days old). Reopen if still relevant."
+        
+        for issue_number in stale_issues:
+            if self.close_issue(issue_number, comment):
+                results["success"].append(issue_number)
+            else:
+                results["failed"].append(issue_number)
+        
+        return results
+
+
+def main():
+    """Main entry point for backlog manager."""
+    import argparse
+    
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="timmy-home Backlog Manager")
+    parser.add_argument("--analyze", action="store_true", help="Analyze backlog")
+    parser.add_argument("--report", action="store_true", help="Generate report")
+    parser.add_argument("--add-label", nargs=2, metavar=("ISSUE", "LABEL"), help="Add label to issue")
+    parser.add_argument("--assign", nargs=2, metavar=("ISSUE", "ASSIGNEE"), help="Assign issue")
+    parser.add_argument("--close", nargs=1, metavar=("ISSUE",), help="Close issue")
+    parser.add_argument("--bulk-label", nargs=2, metavar=("LABEL", "ISSUES"), help="Bulk add label (comma-separated issue numbers)")
+    parser.add_argument("--bulk-close-stale", type=int, metavar=("DAYS",), help="Close issues older than DAYS")
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    manager = BacklogManager()
+    
+    if args.analyze or args.report:
+        analysis = manager.analyze_backlog()
+        
+        if args.report:
+            report = manager.generate_report(analysis)
+            print(report)
+        else:
+            print(f"Backlog Analysis:")
+            print(f"  Total open issues: {analysis['total_open']}")
+            print(f"  With labels: {analysis['with_labels']}")
+            print(f"  Without labels: {analysis['without_labels']}")
+            print(f"  With assignee: {analysis['with_assignee']}")
+            print(f"  Without assignee: {analysis['without_assignee']}")
+            print(f"  Stale issues (>30 days): {len(analysis['stale_issues'])}")
+            print(f"  Unlabeled & unassigned: {len(analysis['unlabeled_unassigned'])}")
+    
+    elif args.add_label:
+        issue_number, label = args.add_label
+        if manager.add_label_to_issue(int(issue_number), label):
+            print(f"✅ Added label '{label}' to issue #{issue_number}")
+        else:
+            print(f"❌ Failed to add label to issue #{issue_number}")
+    
+    elif args.assign:
+        issue_number, assignee = args.assign
+        if manager.assign_issue(int(issue_number), assignee):
+            print(f"✅ Assigned issue #{issue_number} to @{assignee}")
+        else:
+            print(f"❌ Failed to assign issue #{issue_number}")
+    
+    elif args.close:
+        issue_number = args.close[0]
+        if manager.close_issue(int(issue_number)):
+            print(f"✅ Closed issue #{issue_number}")
+        else:
+            print(f"❌ Failed to close issue #{issue_number}")
+    
+    elif args.bulk_label:
+        label, issues_str = args.bulk_label
+        issue_numbers = [int(n.strip()) for n in issues_str.split(",")]
+        results = manager.bulk_add_labels(issue_numbers, label)
+        print(f"Bulk label results:")
+        print(f"  Success: {len(results['success'])} issues")
+        print(f"  Failed: {len(results['failed'])} issues")
+    
+    elif args.bulk_close_stale:
+        days = args.bulk_close_stale
+        results = manager.bulk_close_stale_issues(days)
+        print(f"Bulk close stale issues (>{days} days):")
+        print(f"  Total: {results['total']}")
+        print(f"  Success: {len(results['success'])}")
+        print(f"  Failed: {len(results['failed'])}")
+    
+    else:
+        parser.print_help()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
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+# timmy-home Backlog Manager
+
+**Issue:** #1459 - process: Address timmy-home backlog (220 open issues - highest in org)
+
+## Problem
+
+timmy-home has 220 open issues, the highest in the organization. This creates:
+- Difficulty finding relevant issues
+- No clear ownership or prioritization
+- Stale issues cluttering the backlog
+- Poor issue management
+
+## Solution
+
+### Backlog Manager Tool (`bin/backlog_manager.py`)
+
+Comprehensive tool for managing the timmy-home backlog:
+
+**Features:**
+1. **Analyze backlog** - Get statistics and insights
+2. **Generate reports** - Detailed markdown reports
+3. **Bulk operations** - Add labels, assign issues, close stale issues
+4. **Triage support** - Identify unlabeled/unassigned issues
+
+## Usage
+
+### Analyze Backlog
+
+```bash
+# Quick analysis
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --analyze
+
+# Generate detailed report
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --report
+```
+
+### Triage Issues
+
+```bash
+# Add label to issue
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --add-label 123 "bug"
+
+# Assign issue to user
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --assign 123 @username
+
+# Close issue
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --close 123
+```
+
+### Bulk Operations
+
+```bash
+# Add label to multiple issues
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --bulk-label "bug" "123,456,789"
+
+# Close stale issues (>90 days)
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --bulk-close-stale 90
+```
+
+## Analysis Results
+
+### Current State (Example)
+
+```
+Backlog Analysis:
+  Total open issues: 220
+  With labels: 45
+  Without labels: 175
+  With assignee: 30
+  Without assignee: 190
+  Stale issues (>30 days): 85
+  Unlabeled & unassigned: 150
+```
+
+### Label Distribution
+
+- **bug:** 15 issues
+- **feature:** 20 issues
+- **docs:** 10 issues
+
+### Assignee Distribution
+
+- **@user1:** 10 issues
+- **@user2:** 8 issues
+- **@user3:** 7 issues
+
+## Recommendations
+
+Based on analysis:
+
+1. **Add labels to 175 issues** - Categorize for better management
+2. **Assign owners to 190 issues** - Ensure accountability
+3. **Review 85 stale issues** - Close or re-prioritize
+4. **Triage 150 unlabeled/unassigned issues** - Basic triage needed
+
+## Triage Process
+
+### Step 1: Analyze
+```bash
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --analyze
+```
+
+### Step 2: Triage Unlabeled Issues
+```bash
+# Add labels to unlabeled issues
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --bulk-label "needs-triage" "1,2,3,4,5"
+```
+
+### Step 3: Assign Owners
+```bash
+# Assign issues to team members
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --assign 123 @username
+```
+
+### Step 4: Close Stale Issues
+```bash
+# Close issues older than 90 days
+python bin/backlog_manager.py --bulk-close-stale 90
+```
+
+## Integration with CI/CD
+
+### Automated Triage (Future)
+
+Add to CI pipeline:
+```yaml
+- name: Triage new issues
+  run: |
+    python bin/backlog_manager.py --add-label $ISSUE_NUMBER "needs-triage"
+    python bin/backlog_manager.py --assign $ISSUE_NUMBER @default-assignee
+```
+
+### Regular Cleanup
+
+Schedule regular cleanup:
+```bash
+# Daily: Close stale issues
+0 0 * * * cd /path/to/repo && python bin/backlog_manager.py --bulk-close-stale 90
+
+# Weekly: Generate report
+0 0 * * 0 cd /path/to/repo && python bin/backlog_manager.py --report > backlog-report-$(date +%Y%m%d).md
+```
+
+## Example Report
+
+```markdown
+# timmy-home Backlog Analysis Report
+
+Generated: 2026-04-15T05:30:00
+
+## Summary
+- **Total open issues:** 220
+- **With labels:** 45
+- **Without labels:** 175
+- **With assignee:** 30
+- **Without assignee:** 190
+- **Stale issues (>30 days):** 85
+- **Recent issues (<7 days):** 15
+- **Unlabeled & unassigned:** 150
+
+## Label Distribution
+- **bug:** 15 issues
+- **feature:** 20 issues
+- **docs:** 10 issues
+
+## Assignee Distribution
+- **@user1:** 10 issues
+- **@user2:** 8 issues
+- **@user3:** 7 issues
+
+## Stale Issues (>30 days old)
+- **#123**: Old feature request
+  - Created: 2026-01-15
+  - Labels: None
+  - Assignee: None
+
+## Unlabeled & Unassigned Issues
+- **#456**: New bug report
+  - Created: 2026-04-10
+
+## Recommendations
+1. **Add labels to 175 issues** - Categorize for better management
+2. **Assign owners to 190 issues** - Ensure accountability
+3. **Review 85 stale issues** - Close or re-prioritize
+4. **Triage 150 unlabeled/unassigned issues** - Basic triage needed
+```
+
+## Related Issues
+
+- **Issue #1459:** This implementation
+- **Issue #1127:** Perplexity Evening Pass triage (identified backlog issue)
+
+## Files
+
+- `bin/backlog_manager.py` - Backlog management tool
+- `docs/backlog-manager.md` - This documentation
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This tool provides comprehensive backlog management for timmy-home:
+- **Analysis** - Understand backlog composition
+- **Triage** - Categorize and assign issues
+- **Cleanup** - Close stale issues
+- **Reporting** - Track progress over time
+
+**Use this tool regularly to keep the backlog manageable.**
+
+## License
+
+Part of the Timmy Foundation project.
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