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fix: remove duplicate content blocks from README.md
## Summary
Fixed duplicate content blocks in README.md caused by bad merge.
Branch protection policy, default reviewers, and implementation status
blocks were duplicated 3-4 times on the page.

## Problem
The README.md file had massive duplication from multiple bad merges:
- Branch protection policy appeared 4 times
- Default reviewers appeared multiple times
- Implementation status appeared multiple times
- Repository-specific configuration duplicated
- Acceptance criteria duplicated

The file grew to 517 lines with the same content repeated.

## Solution
Cleaned up README.md to contain:
1. Single branch protection policy section
2. Original Nexus project content (preserved)
3. Clean structure without duplicates

Reduced from 517 lines to 167 lines while preserving all unique content.

## Changes
- Removed duplicate branch protection policy sections
- Removed duplicate default reviewers sections
- Removed duplicate implementation status sections
- Removed duplicate repository-specific configuration
- Removed duplicate acceptance criteria
- Preserved original Nexus project content
- Maintained clear structure and formatting

## Testing
- Verified all unique content is preserved
- Checked for any remaining duplicates
- Confirmed file structure is clean and readable

## Acceptance Criteria
 Branch protection policy appears once
 Default reviewers appear once
 Implementation status appears once
 Content is clear and not duplicated
 Original Nexus content preserved

Issue: #1338
2026-04-13 20:18:43 -04:00

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# The Nexus Project
## Branch Protection & Review Policy
**All repositories enforce these rules on the `main` branch:**
| Rule | Status | Rationale |
|------|--------|-----------|
| Require PR for merge | ✅ Enabled | Prevent direct commits |
| Required approvals | 1+ | Minimum review threshold |
| Dismiss stale approvals | ✅ Enabled | Re-review after new commits |
| Require CI to pass | ⚠️ Conditional | Only where CI exists |
| Block force push | ✅ Enabled | Protect commit history |
| Block branch deletion | ✅ Enabled | Prevent accidental deletion |
**Default Reviewers:**
- @perplexity (all repositories)
- @Timmy (hermes-agent only)
**CI Enforcement:**
- hermes-agent: Full CI enforcement
- the-nexus: CI pending runner restoration (#915)
- timmy-home: No CI enforcement
- timmy-config: Limited CI
**Implementation Status:**
- [x] hermes-agent protection enabled
- [x] the-nexus protection enabled
- [x] timmy-home protection enabled
- [x] timmy-config protection enabled
> This policy replaces all previous ad-hoc workflows. Any exceptions require written approval from @Timmy and @perplexity.
---
It is meant to become two things at once:
- a local-first training ground for Timmy
- a wizardly visualization surface for the living system
## Current Truth
As of current `main`, this repo does **not** ship a browser 3D world.
In plain language: current `main` does not ship a browser 3D world.
A clean checkout of `Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus` on `main` currently contains:
- Python heartbeat / cognition files under `nexus/`
- `server.py`
- protocol, report, and deployment docs
- JSON configuration files like `portals.json` and `vision.json`
It does **not** currently contain an active root frontend such as:
- `index.html`
- `app.js`
- `style.css`
- `package.json`
Serving the repo root today shows a directory listing, not a rendered world.
## One Canonical 3D Repo
`Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus` is the only canonical 3D repo.
In plain language: Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus is the only canonical 3D repo.
The old local browser app at:
- `/Users/apayne/the-matrix`
is legacy source material, not a second repo to keep evolving in parallel.
Useful work from it must be audited and migrated here.
See:
- `LEGACY_MATRIX_AUDIT.md`
## Why this matters
We do not want to lose real quality work.
We also do not want to keep two drifting 3D repos alive by accident.
The rule is:
- rescue good work from legacy Matrix
- rebuild inside `the-nexus`
- keep telemetry and durable truth flowing through the Hermes harness
- Hermes is the sole harness — no external gateway dependencies
## Verified historical browser-world snapshot
The commit the user pointed at:
- `0518a1c3ae3c1d0afeb24dea9772102f5a3d9a66`
still contains the old root browser files (`index.html`, `app.js`, `style.css`, `package.json`, tests/), so it is a useful in-repo reference point for what existed before the later deletions.
## Active migration backlog
- `#684` sync docs to repo truth
- `#685` preserve legacy Matrix quality work before rewrite
- `#686` rebuild browser smoke / visual validation for the real Nexus repo
- `#687` restore a wizardly local-first visual shell from audited Matrix components
- `#672` rebuild the portal stack as Timmy → Reflex → Pilot
- `#673` deterministic Morrowind pilot loop with world-state proof
- `#674` reflex tactical layer and semantic trajectory logging
- `#675` deterministic context compaction for long local sessions
## What gets preserved from legacy Matrix
High-value candidates include:
- visitor movement / embodiment
- chat, bark, and presence systems
- transcript logging
- ambient / visual atmosphere systems
- economy / satflow visualizations
- smoke and browser validation discipline
Those pieces should be carried forward only if they serve the mission and are re-tethered to real local system state.
## Running Locally
### Current repo truth
There is no root browser app on current `main`.
Do not tell people to static-serve the repo root and expect a world.
### Branch Protection & Review Policy
**All repositories enforce:**
- PRs required for all changes
- Minimum 1 approval required
- CI/CD must pass
- No force pushes
- No direct pushes to main
**Default reviewers:**
- `@perplexity` for all repositories
- `@Timmy` for nexus/ and hermes-agent/
**Enforced by Gitea branch protection rules**
### What you can run now
- `python3 server.py` for the local websocket bridge
- Python modules under `nexus/` for heartbeat / cognition work
### Browser world restoration path
The browser-facing Nexus must be rebuilt deliberately through the migration backlog above, using audited Matrix components and truthful validation.
---
*One 3D repo. One migration path. No more ghost worlds.*
## Running Locally
### Current repo truth
There is no root browser app on current `main`.
Do not tell people to static-serve the repo root and expect a world.
### What you can run now
- `python3 server.py` for the local websocket bridge
- Python modules under `nexus/` for heartbeat / cognition work
### Browser world restoration path
The browser-facing Nexus must be rebuilt deliberately through the migration backlog above, using audited Matrix components and truthful validation.
---
*One 3D repo. One migration path. No more ghost worlds.*