# Canonical Ops Truth Packet — Template

**Purpose:** One concise, reproducible status report for Timmy operations. Replaces scattered fragments.

**Usage:** Run `python3 scripts/ops-status-packet.py` to generate the current packet. Post output as a comment on the parent ops tracking issue (#478).

**Template structure:**

````markdown
# Ops Truth Packet — {{DATE}}

**Model lane:** {{provider/{{model}}}}
**Services kept:** {{comma-separated list}}
**Active contraction lanes:** {{lane1, lane2, …}}

## Backlog hotspots
- {{repo1}}: {{N}} open ({{issues}} issues, {{prs}} PRs)
- {{repo2}}: …

## Closed this pass (recent)
- {{repo}}#PR{{N}}: {{title}}
- …

## Retired this pass
- {{item description}}
- …

## Blockers
- {{blocking issue or "None identified"}}

## Next contraction target
{{suggested next focus}}

---
*Generated by ops-status-packet.py · canonical ops truth pass*
````

**Notes:**
- Keep it Telegram-short. One screen max.
- Only include blockers and major merges — no steady-state pings.
- No IPs or home paths in public-facing text.
- Update `CONTRACTION_LANES` in the generator when focus shifts.
- The "retired" section pulls from DEPRECATED.md and recent merge messages.

**Acceptance criteria check:**
- [x] Template defined and documented
- [x] Script generates reproducible packet
- [x] First packet posted to #478
- [x] Stale reference correction: verify default model string appears consistently