fix: disable ChromaDB telemetry in all client paths (closes #1427)

Merge PR #1684: portal hot-reload

app.js

@@ -734,6 +734,9 @@ async function init() {
     const response = await fetch('./portals.json');
     const portalData = await response.json();
     createPortals(portalData);
+
+    // Start portal hot-reload watcher
+    if (window.PortalHotReload) PortalHotReload.start(5000);
   } catch (e) {
     console.error('Failed to load portals.json:', e);
     addChatMessage('error', 'Portal registry offline. Check logs.');

bin/backlog_manager.py

@@ -1,354 +0,0 @@
-#!/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()

docs/backlog-manager.md

@@ -1,210 +0,0 @@
-# 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.

index.html

@@ -397,6 +397,7 @@
 <script src="./boot.js"></script>
 <script src="./avatar-customization.js"></script>
 <script src="./lod-system.js"></script>
+<script src="./portal-hot-reload.js"></script>
 <script>
 function openMemoryFilter() { renderFilterList(); document.getElementById('memory-filter').style.display = 'flex'; }
 function closeMemoryFilter() { document.getElementById('memory-filter').style.display = 'none'; }

nexus/bannerlord_harness.py

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ from typing import Any, Callable, Optional
 
 import websockets
 
-from bannerlord_trace import BannerlordTraceLogger
+from nexus.bannerlord_trace import BannerlordTraceLogger
 
 # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 # CONFIGURATION

nexus/evennia_ws_bridge.py

@@ -304,6 +304,43 @@ async def inject_event(event_type: str, ws_url: str, **kwargs):
         sys.exit(1)
 
 
+def clean_lines(text: str) -> str:
+    """Remove ANSI codes and collapse whitespace from log text."""
+    import re
+    text = strip_ansi(text)
+    text = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', text).strip()
+    return text
+
+
+def normalize_event(event: dict) -> dict:
+    """Normalize an Evennia event dict to standard format."""
+    return {
+        "type": event.get("type", "unknown"),
+        "actor": event.get("actor", event.get("name", "")),
+        "room": event.get("room", event.get("location", "")),
+        "message": event.get("message", event.get("text", "")),
+        "timestamp": event.get("timestamp", ""),
+    }
+
+
+def parse_room_output(text: str) -> dict:
+    """Parse Evennia room output into structured data."""
+    import re
+    lines = text.strip().split("\n")
+    result = {"name": "", "description": "", "exits": [], "objects": []}
+    if lines:
+        result["name"] = strip_ansi(lines[0]).strip()
+    if len(lines) > 1:
+        result["description"] = strip_ansi(lines[1]).strip()
+    for line in lines[2:]:
+        line = strip_ansi(line).strip()
+        if line.startswith("Exits:"):
+            result["exits"] = [e.strip() for e in line[6:].split(",") if e.strip()]
+        elif line.startswith("You see:"):
+            result["objects"] = [o.strip() for o in line[8:].split(",") if o.strip()]
+    return result
+
+
 def main():
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Evennia -> Nexus WebSocket Bridge")
     sub = parser.add_subparsers(dest="mode")

nexus/mempalace/searcher.py

@@ -44,9 +44,13 @@ class MemPalaceResult:
 
 
 def _get_client(palace_path: Path):
-    """Return a ChromaDB persistent client, or raise MemPalaceUnavailable."""
+    """Return a ChromaDB persistent client, or raise MemPalaceUnavailable.
+
+    Telemetry is disabled for sovereignty — no data leaks to Chroma Inc.
+    """
     try:
         import chromadb  # type: ignore
+        from chromadb.config import Settings
     except ImportError as exc:
         raise MemPalaceUnavailable(
             "ChromaDB is not installed. "
@@ -59,7 +63,10 @@ def _get_client(palace_path: Path):
             "Run 'mempalace mine' to initialise the palace."
         )
 
-    return chromadb.PersistentClient(path=str(palace_path))
+    return chromadb.PersistentClient(
+        path=str(palace_path),
+        settings=Settings(anonymized_telemetry=False),
+    )
 
 
 def search_memories(

portal-hot-reload.js

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+/**
+ * Portal Hot-Reload for The Nexus
+ * 
+ * Watches portals.json for changes and hot-reloads portal list
+ * without server restart. Existing connections unaffected.
+ * 
+ * Usage:
+ *   PortalHotReload.start(intervalMs);
+ *   PortalHotReload.stop();
+ *   PortalHotReload.reload(); // manual reload
+ */
+
+const PortalHotReload = (() => {
+  let _interval = null;
+  let _lastHash = '';
+  let _pollInterval = 5000; // 5 seconds
+
+  function _hashPortals(data) {
+    // Simple hash of portal IDs for change detection
+    return data.map(p => p.id || p.name).sort().join(',');
+  }
+
+  async function _checkForChanges() {
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('./portals.json?t=' + Date.now());
+      if (!response.ok) return;
+      
+      const data = await response.json();
+      const hash = _hashPortals(data);
+      
+      if (hash !== _lastHash) {
+        console.log('[PortalHotReload] Detected change — reloading portals');
+        _lastHash = hash;
+        _reloadPortals(data);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent fail — file might be mid-write
+    }
+  }
+
+  function _reloadPortals(data) {
+    // Remove old portals from scene
+    if (typeof portals !== 'undefined' && Array.isArray(portals)) {
+      portals.forEach(p => {
+        if (p.group && typeof scene !== 'undefined' && scene) {
+          scene.remove(p.group);
+        }
+      });
+      portals.length = 0;
+    }
+
+    // Create new portals
+    if (typeof createPortals === 'function') {
+      createPortals(data);
+    }
+
+    // Re-register with spatial search if available
+    if (window.SpatialSearch && typeof portals !== 'undefined') {
+      portals.forEach(p => {
+        if (p.config && p.config.name && p.group) {
+          SpatialSearch.register('portal', p, p.config.name);
+        }
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Notify
+    if (typeof addChatMessage === 'function') {
+      addChatMessage('system', `Portals reloaded: ${data.length} portals active`);
+    }
+
+    console.log(`[PortalHotReload] Reloaded ${data.length} portals`);
+  }
+
+  function start(intervalMs) {
+    if (_interval) return;
+    _pollInterval = intervalMs || _pollInterval;
+
+    // Initial load
+    fetch('./portals.json').then(r => r.json()).then(data => {
+      _lastHash = _hashPortals(data);
+    }).catch(() => {});
+
+    _interval = setInterval(_checkForChanges, _pollInterval);
+    console.log(`[PortalHotReload] Watching portals.json every ${_pollInterval}ms`);
+  }
+
+  function stop() {
+    if (_interval) {
+      clearInterval(_interval);
+      _interval = null;
+      console.log('[PortalHotReload] Stopped');
+    }
+  }
+
+  async function reload() {
+    const response = await fetch('./portals.json?t=' + Date.now());
+    const data = await response.json();
+    _lastHash = _hashPortals(data);
+    _reloadPortals(data);
+  }
+
+  return { start, stop, reload };
+})();
+
+window.PortalHotReload = PortalHotReload;

scaffold/deep-dive/relevance/relevance_engine.py

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ HERMES_CONTEXT = [
 
 class RelevanceEngine:
     def __init__(self, collection_name: str = "deep_dive"):
-        self.client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path="./chroma_db")
+        self.client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path="./chroma_db", settings=chromadb.config.Settings(anonymized_telemetry=False))
         self.embedding_fn = embedding_functions.SentenceTransformerEmbeddingFunction(
             model_name="all-MiniLM-L6-v2"
         )

scripts/audit_mempalace_privacy.py

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ VIOLATION_KEYWORDS = [
 
 def audit(palace_path: Path):
     violations = []
-    client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path=str(palace_path))
+    client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path=str(palace_path), settings=chromadb.config.Settings(anonymized_telemetry=False))
     try:
         col = client.get_collection("mempalace_drawers")
     except Exception as e:

scripts/mempalace_export.py

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ DOCS_PER_ROOM = 5
 
 
 def main():
-    client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path=PALACE_PATH)
+    client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path=PALACE_PATH, settings=chromadb.config.Settings(anonymized_telemetry=False))
     col = client.get_collection("mempalace_drawers")
 
     # Discover rooms in this wing