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NEXT_SESSION_INIT_FIX_610.md6.54 kB
# Next Session: Fix Initialization Race Condition (Issue #610) **Priority**: HIGH - Blocks PR #606 **Estimated Time**: 1-2 hours **Approach**: Opus orchestrator with specialized Sonnet agents ## Starting Context ### The Problem - MCP server doesn't respond to commands in PR #606 - Race condition: server connects before portfolio/personas load - Legacy pattern from personas-only days causing issues ### The Solution Move initialization from constructor to `run()` method to ensure proper sequencing. ## Agent Architecture for Next Session ### Orchestrator: Opus Coordinates the fix across multiple aspects and maintains big picture view. ### Specialized Agents Needed #### 1. **InitializationAnalyzer Agent** **Purpose**: Analyze current initialization flow **Tasks**: - Map all initialization dependencies - Identify what must happen before MCP connection - Find all async operations in constructor - Document current initialization order **Starting Points**: - `src/index.ts` constructor (lines 97-184) - `initializePortfolio()` method - `run()` method (line 4865) #### 2. **RefactorImplementer Agent** **Purpose**: Implement the initialization fix **Tasks**: - Move initialization logic to `run()` method - Ensure proper await sequencing - Maintain backward compatibility - Preserve all error handling **Key Changes**: ```typescript // Move from constructor to run() async run() { await this.initializePortfolio(); await this.initializeCollectionCache(); // Then connect await this.server.connect(transport); } ``` #### 3. **TestValidator Agent** **Purpose**: Verify the fix works **Tasks**: - Test MCP commands work locally - Verify Docker tests pass - Ensure no regression in existing tests - Document test results **Test Commands**: ```bash # Local MCP test echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"initialize","params":{},"id":1}' | node dist/index.js # Docker test docker compose --file docker/docker-compose.yml run --rm -T dollhousemcp ``` #### 4. **DocumentationTracker Agent** **Purpose**: Document changes for Issue #512 **Tasks**: - Track what initialization code was moved - Note dependencies discovered - Document for future refactoring - Update coordination documents **Files to Update**: - `COORDINATION_SEARCH_INDEX_FIXES.md` - Create `INIT_FIX_610_IMPLEMENTATION.md` ## Agent Coordination Document Template ```markdown # Agent Coordination - Issue #610 Initialization Fix ## Agent Status ### InitializationAnalyzer - [ ] Started analysis - [ ] Mapped dependencies - [ ] Identified async operations - [ ] Documented findings ### RefactorImplementer - [ ] Received analysis - [ ] Implemented changes - [ ] Tested locally - [ ] Created PR ### TestValidator - [ ] Local tests pass - [ ] Docker tests pass - [ ] Regression tests pass - [ ] Performance verified ### DocumentationTracker - [ ] Changes documented - [ ] Issue #512 updated - [ ] PR description complete - [ ] Handoff notes created ## Key Findings [Agents add findings here] ## Blockers [Agents note any blockers] ## Session History [Track work across sessions] ``` ## Critical Information for Agents ### Don't Change These - Constructor signature (can't be async) - Public API methods - Error handling patterns - Tool registration ### Must Preserve These - All initialization that's currently working - Error messages and logging - Configuration loading - Environment variable handling ### Known Dependencies - Portfolio must initialize before personas - PathValidator needs personasDir - UpdateManager needs safe directory - GitHub client needs early setup ## Success Criteria 1. **MCP Responds**: Server responds to JSON-RPC commands 2. **Docker Tests Pass**: No more timeouts 3. **No Regressions**: All existing tests still pass 4. **Clean Code**: Initialization is clear and sequential 5. **Documented**: Changes tracked for Issue #512 ## Commands to Start Next Session ```bash # Start on correct branch git checkout develop git pull origin develop git checkout -b fix/server-initialization-race-condition # Open key files code src/index.ts code docs/development/COORDINATION_SEARCH_INDEX_FIXES.md # Have test ready echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"initialize","params":{},"id":1}' > test-mcp.json ``` ## Links and References ### Issues and PRs - **Issue #610**: Fix race condition in server initialization - **Issue #512**: Refactor massive index.ts file - **PR #606**: Search index implementation (blocked) - **PR #609**: Docker debug infrastructure (reference for testing) ### Key Documentation to Read #### Session Documents (Chronological) 1. `docs/development/SESSION_NOTES_2025_08_16_MORNING_DOCKER_INVESTIGATION.md` - Initial Docker hanging investigation - Discovered tests hanging for 30+ minutes 2. `docs/development/SESSION_NOTES_2025_08_16_AFTERNOON_DOCKER_BREAKTHROUGH.md` - Discovered MCP server waiting for STDIO - Found that server works but doesn't respond to commands 3. `docs/development/DOCKER_MCP_FIX_SESSION_2025_08_16_EVENING.md` - Identified race condition as root cause - Attempted fix to make tests more resilient 4. `docs/development/SESSION_COMPLETE_2025_08_16_DOCKER_FIXED.md` - Comprehensive summary of the problem - Clear explanation of legacy personas pattern - Action plan for fixes #### Coordination Documents - `docs/development/COORDINATION_SEARCH_INDEX_FIXES.md` - Bite-sized execution plan - Dependencies between issues - Timeline estimates #### Technical References - `docs/development/DOCKER_FIX_INTELLIGENCE_PR606.md` - Agent coordination from morning session - Details about 176KB index.ts file - Docker test analysis - `docs/development/TEST_STATUS_ANALYSIS.md` - Current test status across all platforms - What's failing and why #### Historical Context (Optional but Helpful) - `docs/development/DOCKER_DEBUG_INTELLIGENCE.md` - Earlier Docker debugging attempts - Progressive testing approach ### Key Code Locations - **Main Problem**: `src/index.ts` lines 97-184 (constructor with async init) - **Run Method**: `src/index.ts` line 4865 - **Portfolio Init**: `src/index.ts` line 158 (`initializePortfolio().then()`) - **Docker Tests**: `.github/workflows/docker-testing.yml` ## Session Goal Fix the initialization race condition in the most contained way possible while: 1. Documenting everything for Issue #512 2. Maintaining forward progress 3. Not breaking existing functionality 4. Setting up for larger refactoring --- *Ready for fresh session with full context for proper orchestrated agent approach*

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