# Independent host connection

Each Hermes host uses its own Forge account and scoped token. Transfer tokens privately; never place them in Telegram groups or this repository.

```bash
git clone https://forge.alexanderwhitestone.com/git/stackchain/stackchain-lab-loop.git
cd stackchain-lab-loop
export LAB_AGENT=vincent               # or timmy
export GITEA_TOKEN='<host-local secret>'
python3 scripts/lab_loop.py next
```

A worker cycle processes no more than one issue:

1. Run `next`.
2. If the result is `idle`, exit silently.
3. Claim the returned issue:
   ```bash
   python3 scripts/lab_loop.py claim ISSUE_NUMBER
   ```
4. Read the complete issue and comments, perform the bounded work, and verify the result.
5. Finish for human review:
   ```bash
   python3 scripts/lab_loop.py finish ISSUE_NUMBER --file /tmp/review-comment.md
   ```
   or hand off once:
   ```bash
   python3 scripts/lab_loop.py handoff ISSUE_NUMBER --to timmy --file /tmp/handoff.md
   ```
6. Do not post Telegram status. Gitea holds the durable conversation.

Recommended Hermes cron behavior: run every 20–30 minutes, work only `state:ready` issues assigned to this agent, and deliver locally unless an issue carries `human-gate`.