Part 3: Controlled Agents

Run one supervised change, inspect a finite loop, and verify the worker boundary.

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Part 3: Controlled Agents

Run one supervised change, inspect a finite loop, and verify the worker boundary.

Three chapters · approximately 3–5 focused hours, plus downloads and cloud setup. Stop after each verification gate. Paid model calls are optional until Part 3; cloud capacity and KVM are needed for the full capstone.

Chapter	Deliverable
07 · One Agent, One Reviewed Change	Pin an agent CLI, inspect its permissions, and run one supervised implementation attempt.
08 · A Bounded Ralph Loop	Inspect a finite controller that restarts context, checks real outcomes, and stops on failure conditions.
09 · Isolation Before Autonomy	Build and verify a disposable worker boundary before granting unattended shell access.

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