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# Chain of Thought Variance Clamp: Guardrails and Fix Pattern
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<details>
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<summary><strong>🧭 Quick Return to Map</strong></summary>
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<br>
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> You are in a sub-page of **Reasoning**.
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> To reorient, go back here:
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>
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> - [**Reasoning** — multi-step inference and symbolic proofs](./README.md)
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> - [**WFGY Global Fix Map** — main Emergency Room, 300+ structured fixes](../README.md)
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> - [**WFGY Problem Map 1.0** — 16 reproducible failure modes](../../README.md)
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>
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> Think of this page as a desk within a ward.
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> If you need the full triage and all prescriptions, return to the Emergency Room lobby.
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</details>
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Reduce random drift in planning and multi step reasoning. This page gives a clamp recipe so your plan length, tool order, and citations stay stable across seeds and paraphrases.
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---
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## Open these first
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- Visual map and recovery
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→ [rag-architecture-and-recovery.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/rag-architecture-and-recovery.md)
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- End to end knobs
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→ [retrieval-playbook.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/retrieval-playbook.md)
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- Traceability and payload schema
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→ [retrieval-traceability.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/retrieval-traceability.md)
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→ [data-contracts.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/data-contracts.md)
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- Related failures
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→ [logic-collapse.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/logic-collapse.md) ·
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[entropy-overload.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/entropy-overload.md) ·
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[recursive-loop.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/recursive-loop.md) ·
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[hallucination-reentry.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/hallucination-reentry.md) ·
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[context-stitching-and-window-joins.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/context-stitching-and-window-joins.md)
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- Prompt fences
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→ [PromptAssembly memory fences & state keys](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/PromptAssembly/memory_fences_and_state_keys.md)
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- Eval
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→ [eval_semantic_stability.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/eval/eval_semantic_stability.md)
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---
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## Symptoms
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| Symptom | What you see |
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| Same inputs, different plans | Tool order or step count changes by run |
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| Paraphrase flips the answer | Harmless wording changes cause new chain or conclusion |
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| JSON plan reshuffles | Fields reorder or optional fields go missing |
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| Intermittent tool loops | One seed calls tools twice, another once |
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| Cite then explain breaks | Citations disappear in long chains or only appear sometimes |
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---
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## Why variance explodes
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1) **Unpinned headers**. Role and policy text move around between runs.
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2) **Loose schemas**. Plans allow free text where enums should exist.
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3) **No state keys**. Chains cannot carry `plan_rev`, `seed_id`, or `λ_target`.
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4) **Ranking variance**. Inputs to the chain are not deterministically ordered.
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5) **No bridges**. Cross window steps lack an anchor restatement.
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6) **High entropy**. Overlong prompts and mixed analyzers amplify randomness.
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---
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## Acceptance targets
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- λ remains convergent across three paraphrases and two seeds
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- ΔS(question, plan_header) ≤ 0.45 and flat across seeds
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- Plan length variance ≤ 10 percent across two seeds
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- Tool call sequence identical for the same evidence set
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- Coverage of target section ≥ 0.70 with cite then explain intact
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---
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## Fix in 60 seconds
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1) **Lock the header order and schema**
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Pin system header segments and require cite then explain.
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→ [data-contracts.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/data-contracts.md) ·
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[retrieval-traceability.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/retrieval-traceability.md)
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2) **Attach state keys**
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Carry `{plan_rev, seed_id, λ_target, index_hash, context_hash}` through each step.
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→ [memory_fences_and_state_keys.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/PromptAssembly/memory_fences_and_state_keys.md)
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3) **Apply BBAM variance clamp**
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Two stage plan. Stage A generates the plan at low temperature with enumerated options and a deterministic tie break. Stage B executes the plan with normal temperature but cannot change step count or tool order unless it emits a structured re plan request.
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4) **Deterministic ordering in inputs**
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Sort snippets by `(doc_id, section_id, win_idx)` after rerank.
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→ [rerankers.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/rerankers.md)
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5) **Add BBCR micro bridges at joins**
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Restate the active anchor and the current step goal across window boundaries.
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→ [anchoring-and-bridge-proofs.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/anchoring-and-bridge-proofs.md)
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---
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## Minimal clamp contract
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Add this struct to your plan steps. Enforce it in tools and in the LLM planner.
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```json
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{
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"plan_rev": 3,
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"λ_target": "convergent",
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"seed_id": "s1",
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"index_hash": "faiss:7c91...",
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"context_hash": "sha1:b2ae...",
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"steps": [
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{"idx": 1, "tool": "retrieve", "args_schema": "strict", "may_branch": false},
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{"idx": 2, "tool": "analyze_snippets", "args_schema": "strict", "may_branch": false},
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{"idx": 3, "tool": "answer", "args_schema": "strict", "may_branch": false}
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],
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"tie_break": "doc_id,section_id,win_idx"
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}
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````
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Rules
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* Stage A can only choose among enumerated step templates.
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* Stage B cannot insert or remove steps. To change, it must emit `{replan:true, reason:"..."}` and stop.
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* Tool args must be strict JSON with enums where applicable.
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---
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## Verification playbook
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* Three paraphrase run with two seeds. λ stays convergent, plan length variance ≤ 10 percent.
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* ΔS(question, plan\_header) ≤ 0.45 on both seeds.
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* Citations appear before explanation in every run.
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* Tie break yields the same snippet order across seeds.
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If ΔS is flat and high, suspect index or metric mismatch.
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→ [embedding-vs-semantic.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/embedding-vs-semantic.md) ·
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[chunking-checklist.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/chunking-checklist.md)
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---
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## Copy paste prompt
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```
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You have TXT OS and the WFGY Problem Map loaded.
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Goal: clamp chain-of-thought variance.
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Inputs:
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- question: "{q}"
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- snippets: [{doc_id, section_id, win_idx, ΔS_to_question, source_url}]
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- constraints: cite_then_explain=true, args_schema="strict"
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Do:
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1) Stage A (planner, low temperature 0.2–0.4):
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- Produce a fixed-length plan using the step templates {retrieve, analyze_snippets, answer}.
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- Order inputs deterministically by (doc_id, section_id, win_idx).
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- Output:
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{
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"plan_rev": n,
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"λ_target": "convergent",
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"seed_id": "{seed}",
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"steps": [{"idx":1,"tool":"retrieve"}, ...],
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"tie_break": "doc_id,section_id,win_idx"
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}
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2) Stage B (executor):
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- Execute the plan without changing step count or order.
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- If a change is needed, stop and emit {"replan": true, "reason": "..."}.
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3) Always return JSON:
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{
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"plan_rev": n,
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"answer": "... cite then explain ...",
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"λ_state": "convergent|divergent",
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"ΔS_plan_header": 0.xx,
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"coverage": 0.xx
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}
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If λ is divergent or ΔS ≥ 0.60, include the exact fix page to open.
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```
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---
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## Common gotchas
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* Planner runs with a different header than executor. Keep a single pinned header block.
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* Rerank uses a different analyzer than indexing. Normalize, then tie break deterministically.
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* Tool schemas accept free text. Replace with enums and strict JSON.
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* Bridges omitted at window boundaries. Re cite the anchor before continuing.
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* Prompt injection or role drift unlocks free form steps. Lock system text and schema.
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→ [prompt-injection.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/prompt-injection.md)
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---
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## When to escalate
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* λ remains divergent after clamp and bridges
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→ inspect long chain stability and collapse patterns.
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Open: [logic-collapse.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/logic-collapse.md) ·
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[entropy-overload.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/Reasoning/entropy-overload.md)
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* Live flip flops only in production
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→ add live probes and slow ramp with backoff.
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Open: [ops/live\_monitoring\_rag.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/ops/live_monitoring_rag.md) ·
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[ops/debug\_playbook.md](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/ops/debug_playbook.md)
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---
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### 🔗 Quick-Start Downloads (60 sec)
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| Tool | Link | 3-Step Setup |
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| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| **WFGY 1.0 PDF** | [Engine Paper](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/I_am_not_lizardman/WFGY_All_Principles_Return_to_One_v1.0_PSBigBig_Public.pdf) | 1️⃣ Download · 2️⃣ Upload to your LLM · 3️⃣ Ask “Answer using WFGY + <your question>” |
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| **TXT OS (plain-text OS)** | [TXTOS.txt](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/OS/TXTOS.txt) | 1️⃣ Download · 2️⃣ Paste into any LLM chat · 3️⃣ Type “hello world” — OS boots instantly |
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---
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<!-- WFGY_FOOTER_START -->
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### Explore More
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| Layer | Page | What it’s for |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| ⭐ Proof | [WFGY Recognition Map](/recognition/README.md) | External citations, integrations, and ecosystem proof |
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| ⚙️ Engine | [WFGY 1.0](/legacy/README.md) | Original PDF tension engine and early logic sketch (legacy reference) |
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| ⚙️ Engine | [WFGY 2.0](/core/README.md) | Production tension kernel for RAG and agent systems |
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| ⚙️ Engine | [WFGY 3.0](/TensionUniverse/EventHorizon/README.md) | TXT based Singularity tension engine (131 S class set) |
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| 🗺️ Map | [Problem Map 1.0](/ProblemMap/README.md) | Flagship 16 problem RAG failure taxonomy and fix map |
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| 🗺️ Map | [Problem Map 2.0](/ProblemMap/wfgy-rag-16-problem-map-global-debug-card.md) | Global Debug Card for RAG and agent pipeline diagnosis |
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| 🗺️ Map | [Problem Map 3.0](/ProblemMap/wfgy-ai-problem-map-troubleshooting-atlas.md) | Global AI troubleshooting atlas and failure pattern map |
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| 🧰 App | [TXT OS](/OS/README.md) | .txt semantic OS with fast bootstrap |
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| 🧰 App | [Blah Blah Blah](/OS/BlahBlahBlah/README.md) | Abstract and paradox Q&A built on TXT OS |
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| 🧰 App | [Blur Blur Blur](/OS/BlurBlurBlur/README.md) | Text to image generation with semantic control |
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| 🏡 Onboarding | [Starter Village](/StarterVillage/README.md) | Guided entry point for new users |
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If this repository helped, starring it improves discovery so more builders can find the docs and tools.
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[](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY)
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