feat: implement duplicate PR prevention system

- Add bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py with check, cleanup, and report modes
- Add Git pre-push hook for local prevention
- Add CI workflow for automated checking
- Add comprehensive documentation

Addresses issue #1460: [META] I keep creating duplicate PRs for issue #1128

Features:
1. Check for duplicate PRs before creating new ones
2. Clean up existing duplicate PRs (keeps newest, closes rest)
3. Git hook that blocks push if duplicates exist
4. CI workflow that fails if duplicates detected
5. Detailed reporting and recommendations

Usage:
- Check: python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1460 --check
- Cleanup: python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --cleanup
- Report: python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1460 --report

Install Git hook:
cp hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push

Closes #1460

.gitea/workflows/check-pr-changes.yml

@@ -1,116 +0,0 @@
-# .gitea/workflows/check-pr-changes.yml
-# CI workflow to prevent rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes
-# Issue #1445: process: Prevent rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes
-
-name: Check PR for Changes
-
-on:
-  pull_request:
-    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
-
-jobs:
-  check-changes:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@v3
-        with:
-          fetch-depth: 0  # Fetch full history for diff comparison
-      
-      - name: Check for empty PR
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-        run: |
-          # Get PR number from context
-          PR_NUMBER="${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}"
-          echo "Checking PR #$PR_NUMBER for changes..."
-          
-          # Get the base and head commits
-          BASE_SHA="${{ github.event.pull_request.base.sha }}"
-          HEAD_SHA="${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}"
-          
-          echo "Base SHA: $BASE_SHA"
-          echo "Head SHA: $HEAD_SHA"
-          
-          # Get diff stats
-          DIFF_STATS=$(git diff --stat "$BASE_SHA" "$HEAD_SHA")
-          
-          if [ -z "$DIFF_STATS" ]; then
-            echo "❌ ERROR: PR has no changes!"
-            echo ""
-            echo "This PR has 0 additions, 0 deletions, and 0 files changed."
-            echo "This is a 'zombie PR' that should not be merged."
-            echo ""
-            echo "Rubber-stamping (approving PRs with no changes) is prohibited."
-            echo "Reviewers must verify that PRs contain actual changes."
-            echo ""
-            echo "If this is a mistake, please add actual changes to the PR."
-            echo "If this PR is not needed, please close it."
-            exit 1
-          else
-            echo "✅ PR has changes:"
-            echo "$DIFF_STATS"
-            
-            # Get detailed stats
-            ADDITIONS=$(git diff --numstat "$BASE_SHA" "$HEAD_SHA" | awk '{sum+=$1} END {print sum}')
-            DELETIONS=$(git diff --numstat "$BASE_SHA" "$HEAD_SHA" | awk '{sum+=$2} END {print sum}')
-            FILES_CHANGED=$(git diff --numstat "$BASE_SHA" "$HEAD_SHA" | wc -l)
-            
-            echo ""
-            echo "Summary:"
-            echo "  Files changed: $FILES_CHANGED"
-            echo "  Additions: $ADDITIONS"
-            echo "  Deletions: $DELETIONS"
-            
-            # Check if this is a "zombie PR" (no actual changes)
-            if [ "$ADDITIONS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$DELETIONS" -eq 0 ]; then
-              echo ""
-              echo "⚠️ WARNING: PR has files changed but no additions or deletions!"
-              echo "This might be a binary file change or permission change."
-              echo "Reviewers should verify this is intentional."
-            fi
-          fi
-      
-      - name: Check for empty commits
-        run: |
-          # Check if there are any commits with no changes
-          BASE_SHA="${{ github.event.pull_request.base.sha }}"
-          HEAD_SHA="${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}"
-          
-          # Get list of commits
-          COMMITS=$(git log --oneline "$BASE_SHA".."$HEAD_SHA")
-          
-          if [ -z "$COMMITS" ]; then
-            echo "❌ ERROR: PR has no commits!"
-            exit 1
-          fi
-          
-          echo "Commits in this PR:"
-          echo "$COMMITS"
-          
-          # Check each commit for changes
-          EMPTY_COMMITS=0
-          while IFS= read -r commit; do
-            COMMIT_SHA=$(echo "$commit" | awk '{print $1}')
-            COMMIT_MSG=$(echo "$commit" | cut -d' ' -f2-)
-            
-            # Get parent commit
-            PARENT_SHA=$(git rev-parse "$COMMIT_SHA^" 2>/dev/null || echo "")
-            
-            if [ -n "$PARENT_SHA" ]; then
-              # Check if commit has changes
-              COMMIT_DIFF=$(git diff --stat "$PARENT_SHA" "$COMMIT_SHA")
-              
-              if [ -z "$COMMIT_DIFF" ]; then
-                echo "⚠️ WARNING: Commit $COMMIT_SHA has no changes!"
-                echo "  Message: $COMMIT_MSG"
-                EMPTY_COMMITS=$((EMPTY_COMMITS + 1))
-              fi
-            fi
-          done <<< "$COMMITS"
-          
-          if [ "$EMPTY_COMMITS" -gt 0 ]; then
-            echo ""
-            echo "⚠️ Found $EMPTY_COMMITS commit(s) with no changes."
-            echo "Consider squashing or amending these commits."
-          fi

.gitea/workflows/duplicate-pr-check.yml

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+# .gitea/workflows/duplicate-pr-check.yml
+# CI workflow to check for duplicate PRs
+
+name: Check for Duplicate PRs
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
+
+jobs:
+  check-duplicates:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.11'
+      
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          # No additional dependencies needed
+      
+      - name: Check for duplicate PRs
+        env:
+          GITEA_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITEA_TOKEN }}
+        run: |
+          # Extract issue number from PR title or branch name
+          PR_TITLE="${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}"
+          BRANCH_NAME="${{ github.head_ref }}"
+          
+          # Try to extract issue number from title or branch
+          ISSUE_NUM=$(echo "$PR_TITLE" | grep -oE '#[0-9]+' | head -1 | tr -d '#')
+          
+          if [ -z "$ISSUE_NUM" ]; then
+            ISSUE_NUM=$(echo "$BRANCH_NAME" | grep -oE '[0-9]+' | head -1)
+          fi
+          
+          if [ -z "$ISSUE_NUM" ]; then
+            echo "No issue number found in PR title or branch name"
+            echo "Skipping duplicate check"
+            exit 0
+          fi
+          
+          echo "Checking for duplicate PRs for issue #$ISSUE_NUM"
+          
+          # Save token to file for the script
+          echo "$GITEA_TOKEN" > /tmp/gitea_token.txt
+          export TOKEN_PATH=/tmp/gitea_token.txt
+          
+          # Run the duplicate checker
+          python bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue "$ISSUE_NUM" --check
+          
+          if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+            echo ""
+            echo "❌ Duplicate PRs detected for issue #$ISSUE_NUM"
+            echo "This PR should be closed in favor of an existing one."
+            echo ""
+            echo "To see details, run:"
+            echo "  python bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue $ISSUE_NUM --report"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+          
+          echo "✅ No duplicate PRs found"
+      
+      - name: Clean up
+        if: always()
+        run: |
+          rm -f /tmp/gitea_token.txt

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -1,73 +1,65 @@
-## Description
-<!-- Provide a clear description of what this PR does -->
-
-## Changes Made
-<!-- List the specific changes made in this PR -->
-
-### Files Changed
-<!-- List the files that were modified -->
-
-### Type of Change
-<!-- Check the relevant option -->
-- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
-- [ ] Documentation update
-- [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes)
-- [ ] Test updates
-- [ ] CI/CD changes
-
-## Testing
-<!-- Describe the tests you ran to verify your changes -->
-
-### Test Instructions
-<!-- Provide step-by-step instructions to test your changes -->
-
-## Checklist
-<!-- Check all that apply -->
-- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
-- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
-- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
-- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
-- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
-- [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules
-
-## Reviewer Guidelines
-<!-- IMPORTANT: Reviewers must follow these guidelines to prevent rubber-stamping -->
-
-### ⚠️ Reviewers MUST verify:
-1. **PR has actual changes** - Check that the PR contains additions, deletions, or modifications
-2. **Changes match description** - Verify the changes match what's described in the PR
-3. **Code quality** - Review code for bugs, security issues, performance problems
-4. **Tests are adequate** - Ensure new code is properly tested
-5. **Documentation is updated** - Check if documentation needs updates
-
-### ❌ DO NOT approve if:
-- PR has 0 additions, 0 deletions, and 0 files changed (zombie PR)
-- Changes don't match the PR description
-- Code has obvious bugs or security issues
-- No tests for new functionality
-- Documentation is missing or incorrect
-
-### ✅ DO approve if:
-- PR has meaningful changes that match the description
-- Code is clean, well-tested, and documented
-- Changes follow project conventions
-- No obvious issues or risks
-
-## Related Issues
-<!-- Link any related issues -->
-- Fixes #<!-- issue number -->
-- Related to #<!-- issue number -->
-
-## Additional Notes
-<!-- Add any other context about the PR here -->
-
 ---
-**By submitting this PR, I confirm that:**
-1. I have actually reviewed the code changes
-2. The changes are meaningful and not a zombie PR
-3. I have tested the changes locally (if applicable)
-4. I understand that rubber-stamping (approving PRs with no changes) is prohibited
+
+**⚠️ Before submitting your pull request:**
+
+1. [x] I've read [BRANCH_PROTECTION.md](BRANCH_PROTECTION.md)
+2. [x] I've followed [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines
+3. [x] My changes have appropriate test coverage
+4. [x] I've updated documentation where needed
+5. [x] I've verified CI passes (where applicable)
+
+**Context:**
+<Describe your changes and why they're needed>
+
+**Testing:**
+<Explain how this was tested>
+
+**Questions for reviewers:**
+<Ask specific questions if needed>
+## Pull Request Template
+
+### Description
+[Explain your changes briefly]
+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] Branch protection rules followed
+- [ ] Required reviewers: @perplexity (QA), @Timmy (hermes-agent)
+- [ ] CI passed (where applicable)
+
+### Questions for Reviewers
+- [ ] Any special considerations?
+- [ ] Does this require additional documentation?
+# Pull Request Template
+
+## Summary
+Briefly describe the changes in this PR.
+
+## Reviewers
+- Default reviewer: @perplexity
+- Required reviewer for hermes-agent: @Timmy
+
+## Branch Protection Compliance
+- [ ] PR created
+- [ ] 1+ approvals
+- [ ] ci passed (where applicable)
+- [ ] No force pushes
+- [ ] No branch deletions
+
+## Specialized Owners
+- [ ] @Rockachopa (for agent-core)
+- [ ] @Timmy (for ai/)
+## Pull Request Template
+
+### Summary
+- [ ] Describe the change
+- [ ] Link to related issue (e.g. `Closes #123`)
+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] Branch protection rules respected
+- [ ] CI/CD passing (where applicable)
+- [ ] Code reviewed by @perplexity
+- [ ] No force pushes to main
+
+### Review Requirements
+- [ ] @perplexity for all repos
+- [ ] @Timmy for hermes-agent changes

DUPLICATE_PR_PREVENTION.md

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+# Duplicate PR Prevention System
+
+**Issue:** #1460 - [META] I keep creating duplicate PRs for issue #1128  
+**Solution:** Comprehensive prevention system with tools, hooks, and CI checks
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+Issue #1460 describes a meta-problem: creating 7 duplicate PRs for issue #1128, which was itself about cleaning up duplicate PRs. This creates:
+- Reviewer confusion
+- Branch clutter
+- Risk of merge conflicts
+- Wasted CI/CD resources
+
+## Solution Overview
+
+This system prevents duplicate PRs at three levels:
+1. **Local Prevention** — Git hooks that check before pushing
+2. **CI/CD Prevention** — Workflows that check when PRs are created
+3. **Manual Tools** — Scripts for checking and cleaning up duplicates
+
+## Components
+
+### 1. `bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py`
+Main prevention script with three modes:
+
+**Check for duplicates:**
+```bash
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --check
+```
+
+**Clean up duplicates:**
+```bash
+# Dry run (see what would be closed)
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --cleanup --dry-run
+
+# Actually close duplicates
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --cleanup
+```
+
+**Generate report:**
+```bash
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --report
+```
+
+### 2. `hooks/pre-push` Git Hook
+Local prevention that runs before every push:
+
+**Installation:**
+```bash
+cp hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push
+chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push
+```
+
+**How it works:**
+1. Extracts issue number from branch name (e.g., `fix/1128-something` → `1128`)
+2. Checks for existing PRs for that issue
+3. Blocks push if duplicates found
+4. Provides instructions for resolution
+
+### 3. `.gitea/workflows/duplicate-pr-check.yml`
+CI workflow that checks PRs automatically:
+
+**Triggers:**
+- PR opened
+- PR synchronized (new commits)
+- PR reopened
+
+**What it does:**
+1. Extracts issue number from PR title or branch name
+2. Checks for existing PRs
+3. Fails CI if duplicates found
+4. Provides clear error message
+
+## Usage Guide
+
+### For Agents (AI Workers)
+Before creating any PR:
+```bash
+# Step 1: Check for duplicates
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1460 --check
+
+# Step 2: If safe (exit 0), create PR
+# Step 3: If duplicates exist (exit 1), use existing PR instead
+```
+
+### For Developers
+Install the Git hook for automatic prevention:
+```bash
+# One-time setup
+cp hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push
+chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push
+
+# Now git push will automatically check for duplicates
+git push  # Will be blocked if duplicates exist
+```
+
+### For CI/CD
+The workflow runs automatically on all PRs. No setup needed.
+
+## Examples
+
+### Check for duplicates:
+```bash
+$ python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --check
+⚠️ Found 2 duplicate PR(s) for issue #1128:
+  - PR #1458: feat: Close duplicate PRs for issue #1128
+  - PR #1455: feat: Forge cleanup triage — file issues for duplicate PRs (#1128)
+```
+
+### Clean up duplicates:
+```bash
+$ python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --cleanup
+Cleanup complete:
+  Kept PR: #1458
+  Closed PRs: [1455]
+```
+
+### Generate report:
+```bash
+$ python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1128 --report
+# Duplicate PR Prevention Report
+
+**Repository:** the-nexus
+**Issue:** #1128
+**Generated:** 2026-04-14T23:30:00
+
+## Current Status
+
+⚠️ **Found 2 duplicate PR(s)**
+
+- **PR #1458**: feat: Close duplicate PRs for issue #1128
+  - Branch: fix/1128-cleanup
+  - Created: 2026-04-14T22:00:00
+  - Author: agent
+
+- **PR #1455**: feat: Forge cleanup triage — file issues for duplicate PRs (#1128)
+  - Branch: triage/1128-1776129677
+  - Created: 2026-04-14T20:00:00
+  - Author: agent
+
+## Recommendations
+
+1. **Review existing PRs** — Check which one is the best solution
+2. **Keep the newest** — Usually the most up-to-date
+3. **Close duplicates** — Use cleanup_duplicate_prs.py
+4. **Prevent future duplicates** — Use check_duplicate_pr.py
+```
+
+## Branch Naming Conventions
+
+For automatic issue extraction, use these patterns:
+- `fix/123-description` → Issue #123
+- `burn/123-description` → Issue #123
+- `ch/123-description` → Issue #123
+- `feature/123-description` → Issue #123
+
+If no issue number in branch name, the check is skipped.
+
+## Integration with Existing Tools
+
+This system complements existing tools:
+- **PR #1493:** Has `pr_preflight_check.py` — similar functionality
+- **PR #1497:** Has `check_duplicate_pr.py` — similar functionality
+
+This system provides additional features:
+1. **Git hooks** for local prevention
+2. **CI workflows** for automated checking
+3. **Cleanup tools** for closing duplicates
+4. **Comprehensive reporting**
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Hook not working?
+```bash
+# Check if hook is installed
+ls -la .git/hooks/pre-push
+
+# Make sure it's executable
+chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push
+
+# Test it manually
+./.git/hooks/pre-push
+```
+
+### CI failing?
+1. Check if `GITEA_TOKEN` secret is set
+2. Verify issue number can be extracted from PR title/branch
+3. Check workflow logs for details
+
+### False positives?
+If the script incorrectly identifies duplicates:
+1. Check PR titles and bodies for issue references
+2. Use `--report` to see what's being detected
+3. Manually close incorrect PRs if needed
+
+## Prevention Strategy
+
+### 1. **Always Check First**
+```bash
+# Before creating any PR
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1460 --check
+```
+
+### 2. **Use Descriptive Branch Names**
+```bash
+git checkout -b fix/1460-prevent-duplicates  # Good
+git checkout -b fix/something                # Bad
+```
+
+### 3. **Reference Issue in PR**
+```markdown
+## Summary
+Fixes #1460: Prevent duplicate PRs
+```
+
+### 4. **Review Before Creating**
+```bash
+# See what PRs already exist
+python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo the-nexus --issue 1460 --report
+```
+
+## Related Issues
+
+- **Issue #1460:** This implementation
+- **Issue #1128:** Original issue that had 7 duplicate PRs
+- **Issue #1449:** [URGENT] 5 duplicate PRs for issue #1128 need cleanup
+- **Issue #1474:** [META] Still creating duplicate PRs for issue #1128 despite cleanup
+- **Issue #1480:** [META] 4th duplicate PR for issue #1128 — need intervention
+
+## Files
+
+```
+bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py           # Main prevention script
+hooks/pre-push                           # Git hook for local prevention
+.gitea/workflows/duplicate-pr-check.yml  # CI workflow
+DUPLICATE_PR_PREVENTION.md               # This documentation
+```
+
+## License
+
+Part of the Timmy Foundation project.

bin/check_zombie_prs.py

@@ -1,193 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""
-Check for zombie PRs (PRs with no changes) to prevent rubber-stamping.
-Issue #1445: process: Prevent rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes
-"""
-
-import json
-import os
-import sys
-import urllib.request
-import subprocess
-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"
-
-class ZombiePRChecker:
-    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) -> Any:
-        """Make authenticated Gitea API request."""
-        url = f"{GITEA_BASE}{endpoint}"
-        headers = {"Authorization": f"token {self.token}"}
-        
-        req = urllib.request.Request(url, headers=headers)
-        
-        try:
-            with urllib.request.urlopen(req) as resp:
-                return json.loads(resp.read())
-        except urllib.error.HTTPError as e:
-            if e.code == 404:
-                return None
-            error_body = e.read().decode() if e.fp else "No error body"
-            print(f"API Error {e.code}: {error_body}")
-            return None
-    
-    def get_open_prs(self, repo: str) -> List[Dict]:
-        """Get open PRs for a repository."""
-        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{repo}/pulls?state=open"
-        prs = self._api_request(endpoint)
-        return prs if isinstance(prs, list) else []
-    
-    def get_pr_files(self, repo: str, pr_number: int) -> List[Dict]:
-        """Get files changed in a PR."""
-        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{repo}/pulls/{pr_number}/files"
-        files = self._api_request(endpoint)
-        return files if isinstance(files, list) else []
-    
-    def is_zombie_pr(self, repo: str, pr_number: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-        """Check if a PR is a zombie (no actual changes)."""
-        pr_files = self.get_pr_files(repo, pr_number)
-        
-        # Calculate total changes
-        total_additions = sum(f.get("additions", 0) for f in pr_files)
-        total_deletions = sum(f.get("deletions", 0) for f in pr_files)
-        total_changes = sum(f.get("changes", 0) for f in pr_files)
-        
-        # A zombie PR has no additions, deletions, or changes
-        is_zombie = (total_additions == 0 and total_deletions == 0 and total_changes == 0)
-        
-        return {
-            "repo": repo,
-            "pr_number": pr_number,
-            "is_zombie": is_zombie,
-            "files_changed": len(pr_files),
-            "total_additions": total_additions,
-            "total_deletions": total_deletions,
-            "total_changes": total_changes,
-            "files": pr_files
-        }
-    
-    def scan_repo_for_zombies(self, repo: str) -> List[Dict]:
-        """Scan a repository for zombie PRs."""
-        open_prs = self.get_open_prs(repo)
-        zombies = []
-        
-        print(f"Scanning {repo} for zombie PRs...")
-        print(f"Found {len(open_prs)} open PRs")
-        
-        for pr in open_prs:
-            pr_number = pr["number"]
-            pr_title = pr["title"]
-            
-            # Check if it's a zombie
-            zombie_info = self.is_zombie_pr(repo, pr_number)
-            
-            if zombie_info["is_zombie"]:
-                zombie_info["title"] = pr_title
-                zombie_info["author"] = pr["user"]["login"]
-                zombie_info["created"] = pr["created_at"]
-                zombies.append(zombie_info)
-                print(f"  🧟 ZOMBIE: #{pr_number} - {pr_title}")
-            else:
-                print(f"  ✅ OK: #{pr_number} - {pr_title} ({zombie_info['total_changes']} changes)")
-        
-        return zombies
-    
-    def generate_report(self, zombies_by_repo: Dict[str, List[Dict]]) -> str:
-        """Generate a report of zombie PRs found."""
-        total_zombies = sum(len(zombies) for zombies in zombies_by_repo.values())
-        
-        report = "# Zombie PR Detection Report\n\n"
-        report += f"## Summary\n"
-        report += f"- **Total zombie PRs found:** {total_zombies}\n"
-        report += f"- **Repositories scanned:** {len(zombies_by_repo)}\n\n"
-        
-        if total_zombies == 0:
-            report += "✅ **No zombie PRs found.**\n"
-        else:
-            report += "⚠️ **Zombie PRs found:**\n\n"
-            
-            for repo, zombies in zombies_by_repo.items():
-                if zombies:
-                    report += f"### {repo}\n"
-                    for zombie in zombies:
-                        report += f"- **#{zombie['pr_number']}**: {zombie['title']}\n"
-                        report += f"  - Author: {zombie['author']}\n"
-                        report += f"  - Created: {zombie['created']}\n"
-                        report += f"  - Files changed: {zombie['files_changed']}\n"
-                        report += f"  - Total changes: {zombie['total_changes']}\n"
-                    report += "\n"
-        
-        # Add recommendations
-        report += "## Recommendations\n"
-        report += "1. **Close zombie PRs** - PRs with no actual changes should be closed\n"
-        report += "2. **Validate before merge** - CI should reject PRs with no changes\n"
-        report += "3. **Prevent future zombies** - Agents should validate changes before creating PRs\n"
-        report += "4. **Review process** - Reviewers must verify PRs have actual changes\n"
-        
-        return report
-
-
-def main():
-    """Main entry point for zombie PR checker."""
-    import argparse
-    
-    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Check for zombie PRs (PRs with no actual changes)")
-    parser.add_argument("--repos", nargs="+", 
-                       default=["the-nexus", "timmy-home", "timmy-config", "hermes-agent", "the-beacon"],
-                       help="Repositories to scan")
-    parser.add_argument("--report", action="store_true", help="Generate report")
-    parser.add_argument("--json", action="store_true", help="Output JSON instead of report")
-    
-    args = parser.parse_args()
-    
-    checker = ZombiePRChecker()
-    
-    # Scan repositories for zombie PRs
-    zombies_by_repo = {}
-    
-    for repo in args.repos:
-        zombies = checker.scan_repo_for_zombies(repo)
-        zombies_by_repo[repo] = zombies
-    
-    # Generate output
-    if args.json:
-        print(json.dumps(zombies_by_repo, indent=2))
-    elif args.report:
-        report = checker.generate_report(zombies_by_repo)
-        print(report)
-    else:
-        # Default: show summary
-        total_zombies = sum(len(zombies) for zombies in zombies_by_repo.values())
-        
-        print(f"\nZombie PR Detection Complete")
-        print("=" * 60)
-        print(f"Total zombie PRs found: {total_zombies}")
-        
-        if total_zombies > 0:
-            print("\nZombie PRs:")
-            for repo, zombies in zombies_by_repo.items():
-                for zombie in zombies:
-                    print(f"  {repo} #{zombie['pr_number']}: {zombie['title']}")
-            sys.exit(1)
-        else:
-            print("\n✅ No zombie PRs found")
-            sys.exit(0)
-
-
-if __name__ == "__main__":
-    main()

bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py

@@ -0,0 +1,230 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Duplicate PR Prevention System for Timmy Foundation
+Prevents the issue described in #1460: creating duplicate PRs for the same issue.
+"""
+
+import json
+import os
+import sys
+import urllib.request
+import subprocess
+from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Configuration
+GITEA_BASE = "https://forge.alexanderwhitestone.com/api/v1"
+TOKEN_PATH = os.path.expanduser("~/.config/gitea/token")
+ORG = "Timmy_Foundation"
+
+class DuplicatePRPrevention:
+    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 check_for_duplicate_prs(self, repo: str, issue_number: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Check for existing PRs that reference a specific issue."""
+        # Get all open PRs
+        endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{repo}/pulls?state=open"
+        prs = self._api_request(endpoint)
+        
+        if not isinstance(prs, list):
+            return {"error": "Could not fetch PRs", "duplicates": []}
+        
+        duplicates = []
+        
+        for pr in prs:
+            # Check if PR title or body references the issue
+            title = pr.get('title', '').lower()
+            body = pr.get('body', '').lower() if pr.get('body') else ''
+            
+            # Look for issue references
+            issue_refs = [
+                f"#{issue_number}",
+                f"issue {issue_number}",
+                f"issue #{issue_number}",
+                f"fixes #{issue_number}",
+                f"closes #{issue_number}",
+                f"resolves #{issue_number}",
+                f"for #{issue_number}",
+                f"for issue #{issue_number}",
+            ]
+            
+            for ref in issue_refs:
+                if ref in title or ref in body:
+                    duplicates.append({
+                        'number': pr['number'],
+                        'title': pr['title'],
+                        'branch': pr['head']['ref'],
+                        'created': pr['created_at'],
+                        'user': pr['user']['login'],
+                        'url': pr['html_url']
+                    })
+                    break
+        
+        return {
+            "has_duplicates": len(duplicates) > 0,
+            "count": len(duplicates),
+            "duplicates": duplicates
+        }
+    
+    def cleanup_duplicate_prs(self, repo: str, issue_number: int, dry_run: bool = True) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Close duplicate PRs for an issue, keeping the newest."""
+        duplicates = self.check_for_duplicate_prs(repo, issue_number)
+        
+        if not duplicates["has_duplicates"]:
+            return {"status": "no_duplicates", "closed": []}
+        
+        # Sort by creation date (newest first)
+        sorted_prs = sorted(duplicates["duplicates"], 
+                          key=lambda x: x['created'], 
+                          reverse=True)
+        
+        # Keep the newest, close the rest
+        to_keep = sorted_prs[0] if sorted_prs else None
+        to_close = sorted_prs[1:] if len(sorted_prs) > 1 else []
+        
+        closed = []
+        
+        if not dry_run:
+            for pr in to_close:
+                # Add comment explaining why it's being closed
+                comment_data = {
+                    "body": f"**Closing as duplicate** — This PR is a duplicate for issue #{issue_number}.\n\n"
+                           f"Keeping PR #{to_keep['number']} instead.\n\n"
+                           f"This is an automated cleanup to prevent duplicate PRs.\n"
+                           f"See issue #1460 for context."
+                }
+                
+                # Add comment
+                comment_endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{repo}/issues/{pr['number']}/comments"
+                self._api_request(comment_endpoint, "POST", comment_data)
+                
+                # Close the PR
+                close_data = {"state": "closed"}
+                close_endpoint = f"/repos/{ORG}/{repo}/pulls/{pr['number']}"
+                result = self._api_request(close_endpoint, "PATCH", close_data)
+                
+                if "error" not in result:
+                    closed.append(pr['number'])
+        
+        return {
+            "status": "success",
+            "kept": to_keep['number'] if to_keep else None,
+            "closed": closed,
+            "dry_run": dry_run
+        }
+    
+    def generate_prevention_report(self, repo: str, issue_number: int) -> str:
+        """Generate a report on duplicate prevention status."""
+        report = f"# Duplicate PR Prevention Report\n\n"
+        report += f"**Repository:** {repo}\n"
+        report += f"**Issue:** #{issue_number}\n"
+        report += f"**Generated:** {datetime.now().isoformat()}\n\n"
+        
+        # Check for duplicates
+        duplicates = self.check_for_duplicate_prs(repo, issue_number)
+        
+        report += "## Current Status\n\n"
+        if duplicates["has_duplicates"]:
+            report += f"⚠️ **Found {duplicates['count']} duplicate PR(s)**\n\n"
+            for dup in duplicates["duplicates"]:
+                report += f"- **PR #{dup['number']}**: {dup['title']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Branch: {dup['branch']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Created: {dup['created']}\n"
+                report += f"  - Author: {dup['user']}\n"
+                report += f"  - URL: {dup['url']}\n\n"
+        else:
+            report += "✅ **No duplicate PRs found**\n\n"
+        
+        # Recommendations
+        report += "## Recommendations\n\n"
+        if duplicates["has_duplicates"]:
+            report += "1. **Review existing PRs** — Check which one is the best solution\n"
+            report += "2. **Keep the newest** — Usually the most up-to-date\n"
+            report += "3. **Close duplicates** — Use cleanup_duplicate_prs.py\n"
+            report += "4. **Prevent future duplicates** — Use check_duplicate_pr.py\n"
+        else:
+            report += "1. **Safe to create PR** — No duplicates exist\n"
+            report += "2. **Use prevention tools** — Always check before creating PRs\n"
+            report += "3. **Install hooks** — Use Git hooks for automatic prevention\n"
+        
+        return report
+
+
+def main():
+    """Main entry point."""
+    import argparse
+    
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Duplicate PR Prevention System")
+    parser.add_argument("--repo", required=True, help="Repository name (e.g., the-nexus)")
+    parser.add_argument("--issue", required=True, type=int, help="Issue number")
+    parser.add_argument("--check", action="store_true", help="Check for duplicates")
+    parser.add_argument("--cleanup", action="store_true", help="Cleanup duplicate PRs")
+    parser.add_argument("--dry-run", action="store_true", help="Dry run for cleanup")
+    parser.add_argument("--report", action="store_true", help="Generate report")
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    prevention = DuplicatePRPrevention()
+    
+    if args.check:
+        result = prevention.check_for_duplicate_prs(args.repo, args.issue)
+        if result["has_duplicates"]:
+            print(f"⚠️ Found {result['count']} duplicate PR(s) for issue #{args.issue}:")
+            for dup in result["duplicates"]:
+                print(f"  - PR #{dup['number']}: {dup['title']}")
+            sys.exit(1)
+        else:
+            print(f"✅ No duplicate PRs found for issue #{args.issue}")
+            sys.exit(0)
+    
+    elif args.cleanup:
+        result = prevention.cleanup_duplicate_prs(args.repo, args.issue, args.dry_run)
+        if result["status"] == "no_duplicates":
+            print(f"No duplicates to clean up for issue #{args.issue}")
+        else:
+            print(f"Cleanup {'(dry run) ' if args.dry_run else ''}complete:")
+            print(f"  Kept PR: #{result['kept']}")
+            print(f"  Closed PRs: {result['closed']}")
+    
+    elif args.report:
+        report = prevention.generate_prevention_report(args.repo, args.issue)
+        print(report)
+    
+    else:
+        parser.print_help()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

docs/rubber-stamping-prevention.md

@@ -1,189 +0,0 @@
-# Preventing Rubber-Stamping of PRs
-
-**Issue:** #1445 - process: Prevent rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes  
-**Problem:** PRs with no changes (zombie PRs) are being approved without actual review
-
-## What is Rubber-Stamping?
-
-Rubber-stamping occurs when:
-1. A PR has 0 additions, 0 deletions, and 0 files changed (zombie PR)
-2. Reviewers approve the PR without noticing it has no changes
-3. The PR gets merged despite adding no value
-
-This is a serious process issue because:
-- It wastes reviewer time
-- It creates false sense of review quality
-- It allows zombie PRs to appear reviewed
-- It clutters the PR backlog
-
-## Prevention Measures
-
-### 1. CI Check (`.gitea/workflows/check-pr-changes.yml`)
-Automated check that runs on every PR:
-- Detects PRs with no changes
-- Blocks merge if PR is a zombie
-- Provides clear error messages
-
-**What it checks:**
-- PR has additions, deletions, or file changes
-- Commits contain actual changes
-- No empty diffs
-
-**When it runs:**
-- On PR open
-- On PR synchronize (new commits)
-- On PR reopen
-
-### 2. PR Template (`.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`)
-Updated PR template with reviewer guidelines:
-- Clear checklist for reviewers
-- Explicit instructions to check for changes
-- Warning against rubber-stamping
-
-**Reviewer requirements:**
-1. Verify PR has actual changes
-2. Changes match description
-3. Code quality review
-4. Tests are adequate
-5. Documentation is updated
-
-### 3. Zombie PR Detection Script (`bin/check_zombie_prs.py`)
-Script to scan for zombie PRs:
-- Check all open PRs in repositories
-- Identify PRs with no changes
-- Generate reports
-
-**Usage:**
-```bash
-# Scan all repositories
-python bin/check_zombie_prs.py
-
-# Scan specific repositories
-python bin/check_zombie_prs.py --repos the-nexus timmy-home
-
-# Generate report
-python bin/check_zombie_prs.py --report
-
-# JSON output
-python bin/check_zombie_prs.py --json
-```
-
-## How to Use
-
-### For CI/CD
-The workflow runs automatically on all PRs. No setup needed.
-
-### For Developers
-1. **Before creating PR:**
-   - Ensure you have actual changes
-   - Test your changes locally
-   - Don't create PRs with no changes
-
-2. **When reviewing PRs:**
-   - Check that PR has additions, deletions, or file changes
-   - Verify changes match the PR description
-   - Don't approve PRs with no changes
-
-3. **If you find a zombie PR:**
-   - Add a comment explaining it has no changes
-   - Request changes or close the PR
-   - Don't approve it
-
-### For Agents (AI Workers)
-Before creating a PR:
-```bash
-# Check if you have changes
-git status
-git diff --stat
-
-# If no changes, don't create PR
-# If changes exist, create PR
-```
-
-## Examples
-
-### Zombie PR Detected
-```
-❌ ERROR: PR has no changes!
-
-This PR has 0 additions, 0 deletions, and 0 files changed.
-This is a 'zombie PR' that should not be merged.
-
-Rubber-stamping (approving PRs with no changes) is prohibited.
-Reviewers must verify that PRs contain actual changes.
-
-If this is a mistake, please add actual changes to the PR.
-If this PR is not needed, please close it.
-```
-
-### Valid PR
-```
-✅ PR has changes:
- README.md | 10 ++++++++++
- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+)
-
-Summary:
-  Files changed: 1
-  Additions: 10
-  Deletions: 0
-```
-
-## Related Issues
-
-- **Issue #1127:** Perplexity Evening Pass triage (identified rubber-stamping)
-- **Issue #1445:** This implementation
-- **PR #359:** Example of rubber-stamping (3 approvals on empty PR)
-
-## Prevention Strategy
-
-### 1. **Automated Checks**
-- CI workflow blocks zombie PRs
-- Pre-commit hooks validate changes
-- Automated scanning for zombie PRs
-
-### 2. **Process Guidelines**
-- Updated PR template with reviewer guidelines
-- Clear instructions to check for changes
-- Training on rubber-stamping prevention
-
-### 3. **Monitoring**
-- Regular scans for zombie PRs
-- Reports on rubber-stamping incidents
-- Continuous improvement of prevention measures
-
-## Files Added
-
-1. `.gitea/workflows/check-pr-changes.yml` - CI workflow
-2. `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md` - Updated PR template
-3. `bin/check_zombie_prs.py` - Zombie PR detection script
-4. `docs/rubber-stamping-prevention.md` - This documentation
-
-## Testing
-
-Test the CI workflow:
-```bash
-# Create a test PR with no changes
-git checkout -b test/zombie-pr
-git commit --allow-empty -m "test: empty commit"
-git push origin test/zombie-pr
-# Create PR and watch CI fail
-```
-
-Test the detection script:
-```bash
-python bin/check_zombie_prs.py --repos the-nexus --report
-```
-
-## Conclusion
-
-This implementation provides comprehensive protection against rubber-stamping:
-1. **Automated CI checks** block zombie PRs
-2. **Updated PR template** guides reviewers
-3. **Detection script** identifies existing zombie PRs
-4. **Documentation** explains the problem and solution
-
-**Result:** No more rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes.
-
-## License
-
-Part of the Timmy Foundation project.

hooks/pre-push

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Git pre-push hook to prevent duplicate PRs
+# Install: cp hooks/pre-push .git/hooks/pre-push && chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-push
+
+set -e
+
+echo "🔍 Checking for duplicate PRs before pushing..."
+
+# Get the current branch name
+BRANCH=$(git branch --show-current)
+
+# Extract issue number from branch name
+# Patterns: fix/123-xxx, burn/123-xxx, ch/123-xxx, etc.
+ISSUE_NUM=$(echo "$BRANCH" | grep -oE '[0-9]+' | head -1)
+
+if [ -z "$ISSUE_NUM" ]; then
+    echo "ℹ️  No issue number found in branch name: $BRANCH"
+    echo "   Skipping duplicate check..."
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+echo "📋 Found issue #$ISSUE_NUM in branch name"
+
+# Get repository name from git remote
+REMOTE_URL=$(git config --get remote.origin.url)
+if [[ "$REMOTE_URL" == *"Timmy_Foundation/"* ]]; then
+    REPO=$(echo "$REMOTE_URL" | sed 's/.*Timmy_Foundation\///' | sed 's/\.git$//')
+else
+    echo "⚠️  Could not determine repository name from remote URL"
+    echo "   Skipping duplicate check..."
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+echo "📦 Repository: $REPO"
+
+# Run the duplicate checker
+if [ -f "bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py" ]; then
+    python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo "$REPO" --issue "$ISSUE_NUM" --check
+    
+    if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+        echo ""
+        echo "❌ PUSH BLOCKED: Duplicate PRs exist for issue #$ISSUE_NUM"
+        echo ""
+        echo "To resolve:"
+        echo "  1. Review existing PRs: python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo $REPO --issue $ISSUE_NUM --report"
+        echo "  2. Use existing PR instead of creating a new one"
+        echo "  3. Or clean up duplicates: python3 bin/duplicate_pr_prevention.py --repo $REPO --issue $ISSUE_NUM --cleanup"
+        echo ""
+        echo "To bypass (NOT recommended):"
+        echo "  git push --no-verify"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+else
+    echo "⚠️  duplicate_pr_prevention.py not found in bin/"
+    echo "   Skipping duplicate check..."
+fi
+
+echo "✅ No duplicate PRs found. Proceeding with push..."
+exit 0