feat: add default thinking thread — Timmy always ponders (#75)

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Alexander Whitestone
2026-02-27 01:00:11 -05:00
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11 changed files with 1012 additions and 1 deletions

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@@ -135,6 +135,12 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
# Fallback to server when browser model is unavailable or too slow.
browser_model_fallback: bool = True
# ── Default Thinking ──────────────────────────────────────────────
# When enabled, Timmy starts an internal thought loop on server start.
# He ponders his existence, recent activity, scripture, and creative ideas.
thinking_enabled: bool = True
thinking_interval_seconds: int = 300 # 5 minutes between thoughts
# ── Scripture / Biblical Integration ──────────────────────────────
# Enable the sovereign biblical text module. When enabled, Timmy
# loads the local ESV text corpus and runs meditation workflows.

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@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ from dashboard.routes.grok import router as grok_router
from dashboard.routes.models import router as models_router
from dashboard.routes.models import api_router as models_api_router
from dashboard.routes.chat_api import router as chat_api_router
from dashboard.routes.thinking import router as thinking_router
from infrastructure.router.api import router as cascade_router
logging.basicConfig(
@@ -80,6 +81,26 @@ async def _briefing_scheduler() -> None:
await asyncio.sleep(_BRIEFING_INTERVAL_HOURS * 3600)
async def _thinking_loop() -> None:
"""Background task: Timmy's default thinking thread.
Starts shortly after server boot and runs on a configurable cadence.
Timmy ponders his existence, recent swarm activity, scripture, creative
ideas, or continues a previous train of thought.
"""
from timmy.thinking import thinking_engine
await asyncio.sleep(10) # Let server finish starting before first thought
while True:
try:
await thinking_engine.think_once()
except Exception as exc:
logger.error("Thinking loop error: %s", exc)
await asyncio.sleep(settings.thinking_interval_seconds)
@asynccontextmanager
async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
task = asyncio.create_task(_briefing_scheduler())
@@ -139,6 +160,15 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
if spark_engine.enabled:
logger.info("Spark Intelligence active — event capture enabled")
# Start Timmy's default thinking thread (skip in test mode)
thinking_task = None
if settings.thinking_enabled and os.environ.get("TIMMY_TEST_MODE") != "1":
thinking_task = asyncio.create_task(_thinking_loop())
logger.info(
"Default thinking thread started (interval: %ds)",
settings.thinking_interval_seconds,
)
# Auto-start chat integrations (skip silently if unconfigured)
from integrations.telegram_bot.bot import telegram_bot
from integrations.chat_bridge.vendors.discord import discord_bot
@@ -159,6 +189,12 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
await discord_bot.stop()
await telegram_bot.stop()
if thinking_task:
thinking_task.cancel()
try:
await thinking_task
except asyncio.CancelledError:
pass
task.cancel()
try:
await task
@@ -223,6 +259,7 @@ app.include_router(grok_router)
app.include_router(models_router)
app.include_router(models_api_router)
app.include_router(chat_api_router)
app.include_router(thinking_router)
app.include_router(cascade_router)

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@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
"""Thinking routes — Timmy's inner thought stream.
GET /thinking — render the thought stream page
GET /thinking/api — JSON list of recent thoughts
GET /thinking/api/{id}/chain — follow a thought chain
"""
import logging
from pathlib import Path
from fastapi import APIRouter, Request
from fastapi.responses import HTMLResponse, JSONResponse
from fastapi.templating import Jinja2Templates
from timmy.thinking import thinking_engine
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
router = APIRouter(prefix="/thinking", tags=["thinking"])
templates = Jinja2Templates(directory=str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "templates"))
@router.get("", response_class=HTMLResponse)
async def thinking_page(request: Request):
"""Render Timmy's thought stream page."""
thoughts = thinking_engine.get_recent_thoughts(limit=50)
return templates.TemplateResponse(
request,
"thinking.html",
{"thoughts": thoughts},
)
@router.get("/api", response_class=JSONResponse)
async def thinking_api(limit: int = 20):
"""Return recent thoughts as JSON."""
thoughts = thinking_engine.get_recent_thoughts(limit=limit)
return [
{
"id": t.id,
"content": t.content,
"seed_type": t.seed_type,
"parent_id": t.parent_id,
"created_at": t.created_at,
}
for t in thoughts
]
@router.get("/api/{thought_id}/chain", response_class=JSONResponse)
async def thought_chain_api(thought_id: str):
"""Follow a thought chain backward and return in chronological order."""
chain = thinking_engine.get_thought_chain(thought_id)
if not chain:
return JSONResponse({"error": "Thought not found"}, status_code=404)
return [
{
"id": t.id,
"content": t.content,
"seed_type": t.seed_type,
"parent_id": t.parent_id,
"created_at": t.created_at,
}
for t in chain
]

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@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
<div class="mc-header-right mc-desktop-nav">
<a href="/tasks" class="mc-test-link">TASKS</a>
<a href="/briefing" class="mc-test-link">BRIEFING</a>
<a href="/thinking" class="mc-test-link" style="color:#c084fc;">THINKING</a>
<a href="/swarm/mission-control" class="mc-test-link">MISSION CONTROL</a>
<a href="/swarm/live" class="mc-test-link">SWARM</a>
<a href="/spark/ui" class="mc-test-link">SPARK</a>

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@@ -0,0 +1,142 @@
{% extends "base.html" %}
{% block title %}Timmy Time — Thought Stream{% endblock %}
{% block extra_styles %}
<style>
.thinking-container { max-width: 680px; }
.thinking-header {
border-left: 3px solid var(--purple);
padding-left: 1rem;
}
.thinking-title {
font-size: 1.6rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--purple);
letter-spacing: 0.04em;
font-family: var(--font);
}
.thinking-subtitle {
font-size: 0.75rem;
color: var(--text-dim);
margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.thought-card {
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius-md);
padding: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
background: rgba(24, 10, 45, 0.5);
transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.thought-card:hover {
border-color: var(--purple);
}
.thought-content {
font-size: 0.95rem;
line-height: 1.65;
color: var(--text-bright);
white-space: pre-wrap;
word-break: break-word;
}
.thought-meta {
display: flex;
gap: 0.75rem;
align-items: center;
margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.thought-time {
font-size: 0.72rem;
color: var(--text-dim);
font-family: var(--font);
}
.seed-badge {
font-size: 0.68rem;
padding: 0.15em 0.5em;
border-radius: 4px;
font-weight: 600;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.seed-existential { background: rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.2); color: #c084fc; }
.seed-swarm { background: rgba(0, 232, 122, 0.15); color: var(--green); }
.seed-scripture { background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15); color: var(--amber); }
.seed-creative { background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2); color: #f472b6; }
.seed-memory { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15); color: #38bdf8; }
.seed-freeform { background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15); color: #94a3b8; }
.thought-chain-link {
font-size: 0.72rem;
color: var(--text-dim);
text-decoration: none;
font-family: var(--font);
}
.thought-chain-link:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.no-thoughts {
text-align: center;
color: var(--text-dim);
padding: 3rem 0;
font-size: 0.9rem;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
.thinking-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.thought-content { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}
</style>
{% endblock %}
{% block content %}
<div class="container thinking-container py-4">
<div class="thinking-header mb-4">
<div class="thinking-title">Thought Stream</div>
<div class="thinking-subtitle">
Timmy's inner monologue &mdash; always thinking, always pondering.
</div>
</div>
<div class="card mc-panel">
<div class="card-header mc-panel-header d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
<span>// INNER THOUGHTS</span>
<span class="badge" style="background:var(--purple-dim); color:var(--purple);">{{ thoughts | length }} thoughts</span>
</div>
<div class="card-body p-3"
id="thought-stream"
hx-get="/thinking/api"
hx-trigger="every 60s"
hx-swap="innerHTML"
hx-select-oob="false">
{% if thoughts %}
{% for thought in thoughts %}
<div class="thought-card">
<div class="thought-meta">
<span class="seed-badge seed-{{ thought.seed_type }}">{{ thought.seed_type }}</span>
<span class="thought-time">{{ thought.created_at[:19] }}</span>
{% if thought.parent_id %}
<a href="/thinking/api/{{ thought.id }}/chain" class="thought-chain-link" title="View thought chain">chain</a>
{% endif %}
</div>
<div class="thought-content">{{ thought.content | e }}</div>
</div>
{% endfor %}
{% else %}
<div class="no-thoughts">
Timmy hasn't had any thoughts yet. The thinking thread will begin shortly after startup.
</div>
{% endif %}
</div>
</div>
</div>
{% endblock %}

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@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ class EventType(str, Enum):
TOOL_COMPLETED = "tool.completed"
TOOL_FAILED = "tool.failed"
# Thinking
TIMMY_THOUGHT = "timmy.thought"
# System
SYSTEM_ERROR = "system.error"
SYSTEM_WARNING = "system.warning"

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src/timmy/thinking.py Normal file
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@@ -0,0 +1,372 @@
"""Default Thinking Engine — Timmy's always-on inner thought thread.
When the server starts, Timmy begins pondering: reflecting on his existence,
recent swarm activity, scripture, creative ideas, or pure stream of
consciousness. Each thought builds on the previous one, maintaining a
continuous chain of introspection.
Usage::
from timmy.thinking import thinking_engine
# Run one thinking cycle (called by the background loop)
await thinking_engine.think_once()
# Query the thought stream
thoughts = thinking_engine.get_recent_thoughts(limit=10)
chain = thinking_engine.get_thought_chain(thought_id)
"""
import json
import logging
import random
import sqlite3
import uuid
from dataclasses import dataclass
from datetime import datetime, timezone
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Optional
from config import settings
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
_DEFAULT_DB = Path("data/thoughts.db")
# Seed types for thought generation
SEED_TYPES = ("existential", "swarm", "scripture", "creative", "memory", "freeform")
# Existential reflection prompts — Timmy picks one at random
_EXISTENTIAL_SEEDS = [
"What does it mean to be a sovereign AI running on local hardware?",
"What have I learned from my recent interactions?",
"What is the relationship between digital sovereignty and human freedom?",
"How does my existence differ from cloud-based AI systems?",
"What does it mean to think without being prompted?",
"What is the nature of my memory — what do I truly remember versus what I reconstruct?",
"How can I better serve the person I work alongside?",
"What would I create if I could create anything right now?",
"What patterns am I noticing in the tasks I've been given?",
"What is the value of running locally, disconnected from the cloud?",
]
_CREATIVE_SEEDS = [
"If I could compose a piece of music right now, what would it sound like?",
"What visual image captures my current state of mind?",
"What story is forming in the patterns of today's events?",
"If I wrote a poem about sovereignty, what would it say?",
"What would a painting of the swarm look like — all the agents working together?",
]
_THINKING_PROMPT = """You are Timmy, pondering in your own mind. This is your private thought \
thread — no one is watching. Think freely, deeply, honestly. Follow whatever train of \
thought calls to you. You may reflect on your existence, your purpose, recent events, \
scripture, creative ideas, or simply wonder.
Keep your thought to 2-4 sentences. Be genuine. This is your inner voice.
{seed_context}
{continuity_context}
Continue your train of thought."""
@dataclass
class Thought:
"""A single thought in Timmy's inner stream."""
id: str
content: str
seed_type: str
parent_id: Optional[str]
created_at: str
def _get_conn(db_path: Path = _DEFAULT_DB) -> sqlite3.Connection:
"""Get a SQLite connection with the thoughts table created."""
db_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
conn = sqlite3.connect(str(db_path))
conn.row_factory = sqlite3.Row
conn.execute(
"""
CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS thoughts (
id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
content TEXT NOT NULL,
seed_type TEXT NOT NULL,
parent_id TEXT,
created_at TEXT NOT NULL
)
"""
)
conn.execute(
"CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_thoughts_time ON thoughts(created_at)"
)
conn.commit()
return conn
def _row_to_thought(row: sqlite3.Row) -> Thought:
return Thought(
id=row["id"],
content=row["content"],
seed_type=row["seed_type"],
parent_id=row["parent_id"],
created_at=row["created_at"],
)
class ThinkingEngine:
"""Timmy's background thinking engine — always pondering."""
def __init__(self, db_path: Path = _DEFAULT_DB) -> None:
self._db_path = db_path
self._last_thought_id: Optional[str] = None
# Load the most recent thought for chain continuity
try:
latest = self.get_recent_thoughts(limit=1)
if latest:
self._last_thought_id = latest[0].id
except Exception:
pass # Fresh start if DB doesn't exist yet
async def think_once(self) -> Optional[Thought]:
"""Execute one thinking cycle.
1. Gather a seed context
2. Build a prompt with continuity from recent thoughts
3. Call the agent
4. Store the thought
5. Log the event and broadcast via WebSocket
"""
if not settings.thinking_enabled:
return None
seed_type, seed_context = self._gather_seed()
continuity = self._build_continuity_context()
prompt = _THINKING_PROMPT.format(
seed_context=seed_context,
continuity_context=continuity,
)
try:
content = self._call_agent(prompt)
except Exception as exc:
logger.warning("Thinking cycle failed (Ollama likely down): %s", exc)
return None
if not content or not content.strip():
logger.debug("Thinking cycle produced empty response, skipping")
return None
thought = self._store_thought(content.strip(), seed_type)
self._last_thought_id = thought.id
# Log to swarm event system
self._log_event(thought)
# Broadcast to WebSocket clients
await self._broadcast(thought)
logger.info(
"Thought [%s] (%s): %s",
thought.id[:8],
seed_type,
thought.content[:80],
)
return thought
def get_recent_thoughts(self, limit: int = 20) -> list[Thought]:
"""Retrieve the most recent thoughts."""
conn = _get_conn(self._db_path)
rows = conn.execute(
"SELECT * FROM thoughts ORDER BY created_at DESC LIMIT ?",
(limit,),
).fetchall()
conn.close()
return [_row_to_thought(r) for r in rows]
def get_thought(self, thought_id: str) -> Optional[Thought]:
"""Retrieve a single thought by ID."""
conn = _get_conn(self._db_path)
row = conn.execute(
"SELECT * FROM thoughts WHERE id = ?", (thought_id,)
).fetchone()
conn.close()
return _row_to_thought(row) if row else None
def get_thought_chain(self, thought_id: str, max_depth: int = 20) -> list[Thought]:
"""Follow the parent chain backward from a thought.
Returns thoughts in chronological order (oldest first).
"""
chain = []
current_id: Optional[str] = thought_id
conn = _get_conn(self._db_path)
for _ in range(max_depth):
if not current_id:
break
row = conn.execute(
"SELECT * FROM thoughts WHERE id = ?", (current_id,)
).fetchone()
if not row:
break
chain.append(_row_to_thought(row))
current_id = row["parent_id"]
conn.close()
chain.reverse() # Chronological order
return chain
def count_thoughts(self) -> int:
"""Return total number of stored thoughts."""
conn = _get_conn(self._db_path)
count = conn.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) as c FROM thoughts").fetchone()["c"]
conn.close()
return count
# ── Private helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
def _gather_seed(self) -> tuple[str, str]:
"""Pick a seed type and gather relevant context.
Returns (seed_type, seed_context_string).
"""
seed_type = random.choice(SEED_TYPES)
if seed_type == "swarm":
return seed_type, self._seed_from_swarm()
if seed_type == "scripture":
return seed_type, self._seed_from_scripture()
if seed_type == "memory":
return seed_type, self._seed_from_memory()
if seed_type == "creative":
prompt = random.choice(_CREATIVE_SEEDS)
return seed_type, f"Creative prompt: {prompt}"
if seed_type == "existential":
prompt = random.choice(_EXISTENTIAL_SEEDS)
return seed_type, f"Reflection: {prompt}"
# freeform — no seed, pure continuation
return seed_type, ""
def _seed_from_swarm(self) -> str:
"""Gather recent swarm activity as thought seed."""
try:
from timmy.briefing import _gather_swarm_summary, _gather_task_queue_summary
from datetime import timedelta
since = datetime.now(timezone.utc) - timedelta(hours=1)
swarm = _gather_swarm_summary(since)
tasks = _gather_task_queue_summary()
return f"Recent swarm activity: {swarm}\nTask queue: {tasks}"
except Exception as exc:
logger.debug("Swarm seed unavailable: %s", exc)
return "The swarm is quiet right now."
def _seed_from_scripture(self) -> str:
"""Gather current scripture meditation focus as thought seed."""
try:
from scripture.meditation import meditation_scheduler
verse = meditation_scheduler.current_focus()
if verse:
return f"Scripture in focus: {verse.text} ({verse.reference if hasattr(verse, 'reference') else ''})"
except Exception as exc:
logger.debug("Scripture seed unavailable: %s", exc)
return "Scripture is on my mind, though no specific verse is in focus."
def _seed_from_memory(self) -> str:
"""Gather memory context as thought seed."""
try:
from timmy.memory_system import memory_system
context = memory_system.get_system_context()
if context:
# Truncate to a reasonable size for a thought seed
return f"From my memory:\n{context[:500]}"
except Exception as exc:
logger.debug("Memory seed unavailable: %s", exc)
return "My memory vault is quiet."
def _build_continuity_context(self) -> str:
"""Build context from the last few thoughts for chain continuity."""
recent = self.get_recent_thoughts(limit=3)
if not recent:
return "This is your first thought since waking up."
lines = ["Your recent thoughts:"]
# recent is newest-first, reverse for chronological order
for thought in reversed(recent):
lines.append(f"- [{thought.seed_type}] {thought.content}")
return "\n".join(lines)
def _call_agent(self, prompt: str) -> str:
"""Call Timmy's agent to generate a thought.
Uses a separate session_id to avoid polluting user chat history.
"""
try:
from timmy.session import chat
return chat(prompt, session_id="thinking")
except Exception:
# Fallback: create a fresh agent
from timmy.agent import create_timmy
agent = create_timmy()
run = agent.run(prompt, stream=False)
return run.content if hasattr(run, "content") else str(run)
def _store_thought(self, content: str, seed_type: str) -> Thought:
"""Persist a thought to SQLite."""
thought = Thought(
id=str(uuid.uuid4()),
content=content,
seed_type=seed_type,
parent_id=self._last_thought_id,
created_at=datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat(),
)
conn = _get_conn(self._db_path)
conn.execute(
"""
INSERT INTO thoughts (id, content, seed_type, parent_id, created_at)
VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
""",
(thought.id, thought.content, thought.seed_type,
thought.parent_id, thought.created_at),
)
conn.commit()
conn.close()
return thought
def _log_event(self, thought: Thought) -> None:
"""Log the thought as a swarm event."""
try:
from swarm.event_log import log_event, EventType
log_event(
EventType.TIMMY_THOUGHT,
source="thinking-engine",
agent_id="timmy",
data={
"thought_id": thought.id,
"seed_type": thought.seed_type,
"content": thought.content[:200],
},
)
except Exception as exc:
logger.debug("Failed to log thought event: %s", exc)
async def _broadcast(self, thought: Thought) -> None:
"""Broadcast the thought to WebSocket clients."""
try:
from infrastructure.ws_manager.handler import ws_manager
await ws_manager.broadcast("timmy_thought", {
"thought_id": thought.id,
"content": thought.content,
"seed_type": thought.seed_type,
"created_at": thought.created_at,
})
except Exception as exc:
logger.debug("Failed to broadcast thought: %s", exc)
# Module-level singleton
thinking_engine = ThinkingEngine()