feat: Implement ACE Context Engineering framework (SYS_17)

Complete implementation of Agentic Context Engineering (ACE) framework:

Core modules (optimization_engine/context/):
- playbook.py: AtomizerPlaybook with helpful/harmful scoring
- reflector.py: AtomizerReflector for insight extraction
- session_state.py: Context isolation (exposed/isolated state)
- feedback_loop.py: Automated learning from trial results
- compaction.py: Long-session context management
- cache_monitor.py: KV-cache optimization tracking
- runner_integration.py: OptimizationRunner integration

Dashboard integration:
- context.py: 12 REST API endpoints for playbook management

Tests:
- test_context_engineering.py: 44 unit tests
- test_context_integration.py: 16 integration tests

Documentation:
- CONTEXT_ENGINEERING_REPORT.md: Comprehensive implementation report
- CONTEXT_ENGINEERING_API.md: Complete API reference
- SYS_17_CONTEXT_ENGINEERING.md: System protocol
- Updated cheatsheet with SYS_17 quick reference
- Enhanced bootstrap (00_BOOTSTRAP_V2.md)

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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

optimization_engine/context/__init__.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Context Engineering Module
+
+Implements state-of-the-art context engineering for LLM-powered optimization.
+Based on the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) framework.
+
+Components:
+- Playbook: Structured knowledge store with helpful/harmful tracking
+- Reflector: Analyzes optimization outcomes to extract insights
+- SessionState: Context isolation with exposed/isolated separation
+- CacheMonitor: KV-cache optimization for cost reduction
+- FeedbackLoop: Automated learning from execution
+- Compaction: Long-running session context management
+
+Usage:
+    from optimization_engine.context import (
+        AtomizerPlaybook,
+        AtomizerReflector,
+        AtomizerSessionState,
+        FeedbackLoop,
+        CompactionManager
+    )
+
+    # Load or create playbook
+    playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(path)
+
+    # Create feedback loop for learning
+    feedback = FeedbackLoop(playbook_path)
+
+    # Process trial results
+    feedback.process_trial_result(...)
+
+    # Finalize and commit learning
+    feedback.finalize_study(stats)
+"""
+
+from .playbook import (
+    AtomizerPlaybook,
+    PlaybookItem,
+    InsightCategory,
+    get_playbook,
+    save_playbook,
+)
+
+from .reflector import (
+    AtomizerReflector,
+    OptimizationOutcome,
+    InsightCandidate,
+    ReflectorFactory,
+)
+
+from .session_state import (
+    AtomizerSessionState,
+    ExposedState,
+    IsolatedState,
+    TaskType,
+    get_session,
+    set_session,
+    clear_session,
+)
+
+from .cache_monitor import (
+    ContextCacheOptimizer,
+    CacheStats,
+    ContextSection,
+    StablePrefixBuilder,
+    get_cache_optimizer,
+)
+
+from .feedback_loop import (
+    FeedbackLoop,
+    FeedbackLoopFactory,
+)
+
+from .compaction import (
+    CompactionManager,
+    ContextEvent,
+    EventType,
+    ContextBudgetManager,
+)
+
+__all__ = [
+    # Playbook
+    "AtomizerPlaybook",
+    "PlaybookItem",
+    "InsightCategory",
+    "get_playbook",
+    "save_playbook",
+
+    # Reflector
+    "AtomizerReflector",
+    "OptimizationOutcome",
+    "InsightCandidate",
+    "ReflectorFactory",
+
+    # Session State
+    "AtomizerSessionState",
+    "ExposedState",
+    "IsolatedState",
+    "TaskType",
+    "get_session",
+    "set_session",
+    "clear_session",
+
+    # Cache Monitor
+    "ContextCacheOptimizer",
+    "CacheStats",
+    "ContextSection",
+    "StablePrefixBuilder",
+    "get_cache_optimizer",
+
+    # Feedback Loop
+    "FeedbackLoop",
+    "FeedbackLoopFactory",
+
+    # Compaction
+    "CompactionManager",
+    "ContextEvent",
+    "EventType",
+    "ContextBudgetManager",
+]
+
+__version__ = "1.0.0"

optimization_engine/context/cache_monitor.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Cache Monitor - KV-Cache Optimization
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+
+Monitors and optimizes KV-cache hit rates for cost reduction.
+Based on the principle that cached tokens cost ~10x less than uncached.
+
+The cache monitor tracks:
+- Stable prefix length (should stay constant for cache hits)
+- Cache hit rate across requests
+- Estimated cost savings
+
+Structure for KV-cache optimization:
+1. STABLE PREFIX - Never changes (identity, tools, routing)
+2. SEMI-STABLE - Changes per session type (protocols, playbook)
+3. DYNAMIC - Changes every turn (state, user message)
+"""
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from typing import Optional, List, Dict, Any
+from datetime import datetime
+import hashlib
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+@dataclass
+class CacheStats:
+    """Statistics for cache efficiency tracking."""
+    total_requests: int = 0
+    cache_hits: int = 0
+    cache_misses: int = 0
+    prefix_length_chars: int = 0
+    prefix_length_tokens: int = 0  # Estimated
+
+    @property
+    def hit_rate(self) -> float:
+        """Calculate cache hit rate (0.0-1.0)."""
+        if self.total_requests == 0:
+            return 0.0
+        return self.cache_hits / self.total_requests
+
+    @property
+    def estimated_savings_percent(self) -> float:
+        """
+        Estimate cost savings from cache hits.
+
+        Based on ~10x cost difference between cached/uncached tokens.
+        """
+        if self.total_requests == 0:
+            return 0.0
+        # Cached tokens cost ~10% of uncached
+        # So savings = hit_rate * 90%
+        return self.hit_rate * 90.0
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary."""
+        return {
+            "total_requests": self.total_requests,
+            "cache_hits": self.cache_hits,
+            "cache_misses": self.cache_misses,
+            "hit_rate": self.hit_rate,
+            "prefix_length_chars": self.prefix_length_chars,
+            "prefix_length_tokens": self.prefix_length_tokens,
+            "estimated_savings_percent": self.estimated_savings_percent
+        }
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ContextSection:
+    """A section of context with stability classification."""
+    name: str
+    content: str
+    stability: str  # "stable", "semi_stable", "dynamic"
+    last_hash: str = ""
+
+    def compute_hash(self) -> str:
+        """Compute content hash for change detection."""
+        return hashlib.md5(self.content.encode()).hexdigest()
+
+    def has_changed(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if content has changed since last hash."""
+        current_hash = self.compute_hash()
+        changed = current_hash != self.last_hash
+        self.last_hash = current_hash
+        return changed
+
+
+class ContextCacheOptimizer:
+    """
+    Tracks and optimizes context for cache efficiency.
+
+    Implements the three-tier context structure:
+    1. Stable prefix (cached across all requests)
+    2. Semi-stable section (cached per session type)
+    3. Dynamic section (changes every turn)
+
+    Usage:
+        optimizer = ContextCacheOptimizer()
+
+        # Build context with cache optimization
+        context = optimizer.prepare_context(
+            stable_prefix=identity_and_tools,
+            semi_stable=protocols_and_playbook,
+            dynamic=state_and_message
+        )
+
+        # Check efficiency
+        print(optimizer.get_report())
+    """
+
+    # Approximate tokens per character for estimation
+    CHARS_PER_TOKEN = 4
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.stats = CacheStats()
+        self._sections: Dict[str, ContextSection] = {}
+        self._last_stable_hash: Optional[str] = None
+        self._last_semi_stable_hash: Optional[str] = None
+        self._request_history: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
+
+    def prepare_context(
+        self,
+        stable_prefix: str,
+        semi_stable: str,
+        dynamic: str
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Assemble context optimized for caching.
+
+        Tracks whether prefix changed (cache miss).
+
+        Args:
+            stable_prefix: Content that never changes (tools, identity)
+            semi_stable: Content that changes per session type
+            dynamic: Content that changes every turn
+
+        Returns:
+            Assembled context string with clear section boundaries
+        """
+        # Hash the stable prefix
+        stable_hash = hashlib.md5(stable_prefix.encode()).hexdigest()
+
+        self.stats.total_requests += 1
+
+        # Check for cache hit (stable prefix unchanged)
+        if stable_hash == self._last_stable_hash:
+            self.stats.cache_hits += 1
+        else:
+            self.stats.cache_misses += 1
+
+        self._last_stable_hash = stable_hash
+        self.stats.prefix_length_chars = len(stable_prefix)
+        self.stats.prefix_length_tokens = len(stable_prefix) // self.CHARS_PER_TOKEN
+
+        # Record request for history
+        self._request_history.append({
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+            "cache_hit": stable_hash == self._last_stable_hash,
+            "stable_length": len(stable_prefix),
+            "semi_stable_length": len(semi_stable),
+            "dynamic_length": len(dynamic)
+        })
+
+        # Keep history bounded
+        if len(self._request_history) > 100:
+            self._request_history = self._request_history[-100:]
+
+        # Assemble with clear boundaries
+        # Using markdown horizontal rules as section separators
+        return f"""{stable_prefix}
+
+---
+
+{semi_stable}
+
+---
+
+{dynamic}"""
+
+    def register_section(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        content: str,
+        stability: str = "dynamic"
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Register a context section for change tracking.
+
+        Args:
+            name: Section identifier
+            content: Section content
+            stability: One of "stable", "semi_stable", "dynamic"
+        """
+        section = ContextSection(
+            name=name,
+            content=content,
+            stability=stability
+        )
+        section.last_hash = section.compute_hash()
+        self._sections[name] = section
+
+    def check_section_changes(self) -> Dict[str, bool]:
+        """
+        Check which sections have changed.
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping section names to change status
+        """
+        changes = {}
+        for name, section in self._sections.items():
+            changes[name] = section.has_changed()
+        return changes
+
+    def get_stable_sections(self) -> List[str]:
+        """Get names of sections marked as stable."""
+        return [
+            name for name, section in self._sections.items()
+            if section.stability == "stable"
+        ]
+
+    def get_report(self) -> str:
+        """Generate human-readable cache efficiency report."""
+        return f"""
+Cache Efficiency Report
+=======================
+Requests: {self.stats.total_requests}
+Cache Hits: {self.stats.cache_hits}
+Cache Misses: {self.stats.cache_misses}
+Hit Rate: {self.stats.hit_rate:.1%}
+
+Stable Prefix:
+- Characters: {self.stats.prefix_length_chars:,}
+- Estimated Tokens: {self.stats.prefix_length_tokens:,}
+
+Cost Impact:
+- Estimated Savings: {self.stats.estimated_savings_percent:.0f}%
+- (Based on 10x cost difference for cached tokens)
+
+Recommendations:
+{self._get_recommendations()}
+"""
+
+    def _get_recommendations(self) -> str:
+        """Generate optimization recommendations."""
+        recommendations = []
+
+        if self.stats.hit_rate < 0.5 and self.stats.total_requests > 5:
+            recommendations.append(
+                "- Low cache hit rate: Check if stable prefix is actually stable"
+            )
+
+        if self.stats.prefix_length_tokens > 5000:
+            recommendations.append(
+                "- Large stable prefix: Consider moving less-stable content to semi-stable"
+            )
+
+        if self.stats.prefix_length_tokens < 1000:
+            recommendations.append(
+                "- Small stable prefix: Consider moving more content to stable section"
+            )
+
+        if not recommendations:
+            recommendations.append("- Cache performance looks good!")
+
+        return "\n".join(recommendations)
+
+    def get_stats_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get statistics as dictionary."""
+        return self.stats.to_dict()
+
+    def reset_stats(self) -> None:
+        """Reset all statistics."""
+        self.stats = CacheStats()
+        self._request_history = []
+
+    def save_stats(self, path: Path) -> None:
+        """Save statistics to JSON file."""
+        data = {
+            "stats": self.stats.to_dict(),
+            "request_history": self._request_history[-50:],  # Last 50
+            "sections": {
+                name: {
+                    "stability": s.stability,
+                    "content_length": len(s.content)
+                }
+                for name, s in self._sections.items()
+            }
+        }
+        path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        with open(path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            json.dump(data, f, indent=2)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def load_stats(cls, path: Path) -> "ContextCacheOptimizer":
+        """Load statistics from JSON file."""
+        optimizer = cls()
+
+        if not path.exists():
+            return optimizer
+
+        with open(path, encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            data = json.load(f)
+
+        stats = data.get("stats", {})
+        optimizer.stats.total_requests = stats.get("total_requests", 0)
+        optimizer.stats.cache_hits = stats.get("cache_hits", 0)
+        optimizer.stats.cache_misses = stats.get("cache_misses", 0)
+        optimizer.stats.prefix_length_chars = stats.get("prefix_length_chars", 0)
+        optimizer.stats.prefix_length_tokens = stats.get("prefix_length_tokens", 0)
+
+        optimizer._request_history = data.get("request_history", [])
+
+        return optimizer
+
+
+class StablePrefixBuilder:
+    """
+    Helper for building stable prefix content.
+
+    Ensures consistent ordering and formatting of stable content
+    to maximize cache hits.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._sections: List[tuple] = []  # (order, name, content)
+
+    def add_section(self, name: str, content: str, order: int = 50) -> "StablePrefixBuilder":
+        """
+        Add a section to the stable prefix.
+
+        Args:
+            name: Section name (for documentation)
+            content: Section content
+            order: Sort order (lower = earlier)
+
+        Returns:
+            Self for chaining
+        """
+        self._sections.append((order, name, content))
+        return self
+
+    def add_identity(self, identity: str) -> "StablePrefixBuilder":
+        """Add identity section (order 10)."""
+        return self.add_section("identity", identity, order=10)
+
+    def add_capabilities(self, capabilities: str) -> "StablePrefixBuilder":
+        """Add capabilities section (order 20)."""
+        return self.add_section("capabilities", capabilities, order=20)
+
+    def add_tools(self, tools: str) -> "StablePrefixBuilder":
+        """Add tools section (order 30)."""
+        return self.add_section("tools", tools, order=30)
+
+    def add_routing(self, routing: str) -> "StablePrefixBuilder":
+        """Add routing section (order 40)."""
+        return self.add_section("routing", routing, order=40)
+
+    def build(self) -> str:
+        """
+        Build the stable prefix string.
+
+        Sections are sorted by order to ensure consistency.
+
+        Returns:
+            Assembled stable prefix
+        """
+        # Sort by order
+        sorted_sections = sorted(self._sections, key=lambda x: x[0])
+
+        lines = []
+        for _, name, content in sorted_sections:
+            lines.append(f"<!-- {name} -->")
+            lines.append(content.strip())
+            lines.append("")
+
+        return "\n".join(lines)
+
+
+# Global cache optimizer instance
+_global_optimizer: Optional[ContextCacheOptimizer] = None
+
+
+def get_cache_optimizer() -> ContextCacheOptimizer:
+    """Get the global cache optimizer instance."""
+    global _global_optimizer
+    if _global_optimizer is None:
+        _global_optimizer = ContextCacheOptimizer()
+    return _global_optimizer

optimization_engine/context/compaction.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Context Compaction - Long-Running Session Management
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+
+Based on Google ADK's compaction architecture:
+- Trigger compaction when threshold reached
+- Summarize older events
+- Preserve recent detail
+- Never compact error events
+
+This module handles context management for long-running optimizations
+that may exceed context window limits.
+"""
+
+from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from datetime import datetime
+from enum import Enum
+
+
+class EventType(Enum):
+    """Types of events in optimization context."""
+    TRIAL_START = "trial_start"
+    TRIAL_COMPLETE = "trial_complete"
+    TRIAL_FAILED = "trial_failed"
+    ERROR = "error"
+    WARNING = "warning"
+    MILESTONE = "milestone"
+    COMPACTION = "compaction"
+    STUDY_START = "study_start"
+    STUDY_END = "study_end"
+    CONFIG_CHANGE = "config_change"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ContextEvent:
+    """
+    Single event in optimization context.
+
+    Events are the atomic units of context history.
+    They can be compacted (summarized) or preserved based on importance.
+    """
+    timestamp: datetime
+    event_type: EventType
+    summary: str
+    details: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    compacted: bool = False
+    preserve: bool = False  # If True, never compact this event
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary."""
+        return {
+            "timestamp": self.timestamp.isoformat(),
+            "event_type": self.event_type.value,
+            "summary": self.summary,
+            "details": self.details,
+            "compacted": self.compacted,
+            "preserve": self.preserve
+        }
+
+    @classmethod
+    def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> "ContextEvent":
+        """Create from dictionary."""
+        return cls(
+            timestamp=datetime.fromisoformat(data["timestamp"]),
+            event_type=EventType(data["event_type"]),
+            summary=data["summary"],
+            details=data.get("details", {}),
+            compacted=data.get("compacted", False),
+            preserve=data.get("preserve", False)
+        )
+
+
+class CompactionManager:
+    """
+    Manages context compaction for long optimization sessions.
+
+    Strategy:
+    - Keep last N events in full detail
+    - Summarize older events into milestone markers
+    - Preserve error events (never compact errors)
+    - Track statistics for optimization insights
+
+    Usage:
+        manager = CompactionManager(compaction_threshold=50, keep_recent=20)
+
+        # Add events as they occur
+        manager.add_event(ContextEvent(
+            timestamp=datetime.now(),
+            event_type=EventType.TRIAL_COMPLETE,
+            summary="Trial 42 complete: obj=100.5",
+            details={"trial_number": 42, "objective": 100.5}
+        ))
+
+        # Get context string for LLM
+        context = manager.get_context_string()
+
+        # Check if compaction occurred
+        print(f"Compactions: {manager.compaction_count}")
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        compaction_threshold: int = 50,
+        keep_recent: int = 20,
+        keep_errors: bool = True
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize compaction manager.
+
+        Args:
+            compaction_threshold: Trigger compaction when events exceed this
+            keep_recent: Number of recent events to always keep in detail
+            keep_errors: Whether to preserve all error events
+        """
+        self.events: List[ContextEvent] = []
+        self.compaction_threshold = compaction_threshold
+        self.keep_recent = keep_recent
+        self.keep_errors = keep_errors
+        self.compaction_count = 0
+
+        # Statistics for compacted regions
+        self._compaction_stats: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
+
+    def add_event(self, event: ContextEvent) -> bool:
+        """
+        Add event and trigger compaction if needed.
+
+        Args:
+            event: The event to add
+
+        Returns:
+            True if compaction was triggered
+        """
+        # Mark errors as preserved
+        if event.event_type == EventType.ERROR and self.keep_errors:
+            event.preserve = True
+
+        self.events.append(event)
+
+        # Check if compaction needed
+        if len(self.events) > self.compaction_threshold:
+            self._compact()
+            return True
+
+        return False
+
+    def add_trial_event(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        success: bool,
+        objective: Optional[float] = None,
+        duration: Optional[float] = None
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Convenience method to add a trial completion event.
+
+        Args:
+            trial_number: Trial number
+            success: Whether trial succeeded
+            objective: Objective value (if successful)
+            duration: Trial duration in seconds
+        """
+        event_type = EventType.TRIAL_COMPLETE if success else EventType.TRIAL_FAILED
+
+        summary_parts = [f"Trial {trial_number}"]
+        if success and objective is not None:
+            summary_parts.append(f"obj={objective:.4g}")
+        elif not success:
+            summary_parts.append("FAILED")
+        if duration is not None:
+            summary_parts.append(f"{duration:.1f}s")
+
+        self.add_event(ContextEvent(
+            timestamp=datetime.now(),
+            event_type=event_type,
+            summary=" | ".join(summary_parts),
+            details={
+                "trial_number": trial_number,
+                "success": success,
+                "objective": objective,
+                "duration": duration
+            }
+        ))
+
+    def add_error_event(self, error_message: str, error_type: str = "") -> None:
+        """
+        Add an error event (always preserved).
+
+        Args:
+            error_message: Error description
+            error_type: Optional error classification
+        """
+        summary = f"[{error_type}] {error_message}" if error_type else error_message
+
+        self.add_event(ContextEvent(
+            timestamp=datetime.now(),
+            event_type=EventType.ERROR,
+            summary=summary,
+            details={"error_type": error_type, "message": error_message},
+            preserve=True
+        ))
+
+    def add_milestone(self, description: str, details: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None) -> None:
+        """
+        Add a milestone event (preserved).
+
+        Args:
+            description: Milestone description
+            details: Optional additional details
+        """
+        self.add_event(ContextEvent(
+            timestamp=datetime.now(),
+            event_type=EventType.MILESTONE,
+            summary=description,
+            details=details or {},
+            preserve=True
+        ))
+
+    def _compact(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Compact older events into summaries.
+
+        Preserves:
+        - All error events (if keep_errors=True)
+        - Events marked with preserve=True
+        - Last `keep_recent` events
+        - Milestone summaries of compacted regions
+        """
+        if len(self.events) <= self.keep_recent:
+            return
+
+        # Split into old and recent
+        old_events = self.events[:-self.keep_recent]
+        recent_events = self.events[-self.keep_recent:]
+
+        # Separate preserved from compactable
+        preserved_events = [e for e in old_events if e.preserve]
+        compactable_events = [e for e in old_events if not e.preserve]
+
+        # Summarize compactable events
+        if compactable_events:
+            summary = self._create_summary(compactable_events)
+
+            compaction_event = ContextEvent(
+                timestamp=compactable_events[0].timestamp,
+                event_type=EventType.COMPACTION,
+                summary=summary,
+                details={
+                    "events_compacted": len(compactable_events),
+                    "compaction_number": self.compaction_count,
+                    "time_range": {
+                        "start": compactable_events[0].timestamp.isoformat(),
+                        "end": compactable_events[-1].timestamp.isoformat()
+                    }
+                },
+                compacted=True
+            )
+
+            self.compaction_count += 1
+
+            # Store compaction statistics
+            self._compaction_stats.append({
+                "compaction_number": self.compaction_count,
+                "events_compacted": len(compactable_events),
+                "summary": summary
+            })
+
+            # Rebuild events list
+            self.events = [compaction_event] + preserved_events + recent_events
+        else:
+            self.events = preserved_events + recent_events
+
+    def _create_summary(self, events: List[ContextEvent]) -> str:
+        """
+        Create summary of compacted events.
+
+        Args:
+            events: List of events to summarize
+
+        Returns:
+            Summary string
+        """
+        # Collect trial statistics
+        trial_events = [
+            e for e in events
+            if e.event_type in (EventType.TRIAL_COMPLETE, EventType.TRIAL_FAILED)
+        ]
+
+        if not trial_events:
+            return f"[{len(events)} events compacted]"
+
+        # Extract trial statistics
+        trial_numbers = []
+        objectives = []
+        failures = 0
+
+        for e in trial_events:
+            if "trial_number" in e.details:
+                trial_numbers.append(e.details["trial_number"])
+            if "objective" in e.details and e.details["objective"] is not None:
+                objectives.append(e.details["objective"])
+            if e.event_type == EventType.TRIAL_FAILED:
+                failures += 1
+
+        if trial_numbers and objectives:
+            return (
+                f"Trials {min(trial_numbers)}-{max(trial_numbers)}: "
+                f"Best={min(objectives):.4g}, "
+                f"Avg={sum(objectives)/len(objectives):.4g}, "
+                f"Failures={failures}"
+            )
+        elif trial_numbers:
+            return f"Trials {min(trial_numbers)}-{max(trial_numbers)} ({failures} failures)"
+        else:
+            return f"[{len(events)} events compacted]"
+
+    def get_context_string(self, include_timestamps: bool = False) -> str:
+        """
+        Generate context string from events.
+
+        Args:
+            include_timestamps: Whether to include timestamps
+
+        Returns:
+            Formatted context string for LLM
+        """
+        lines = ["## Optimization History", ""]
+
+        for event in self.events:
+            timestamp = ""
+            if include_timestamps:
+                timestamp = f"[{event.timestamp.strftime('%H:%M:%S')}] "
+
+            if event.compacted:
+                lines.append(f"📦 {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            elif event.event_type == EventType.ERROR:
+                lines.append(f"❌ {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            elif event.event_type == EventType.WARNING:
+                lines.append(f"⚠️ {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            elif event.event_type == EventType.MILESTONE:
+                lines.append(f"🎯 {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            elif event.event_type == EventType.TRIAL_FAILED:
+                lines.append(f"✗ {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            elif event.event_type == EventType.TRIAL_COMPLETE:
+                lines.append(f"✓ {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+            else:
+                lines.append(f"- {timestamp}{event.summary}")
+
+        return "\n".join(lines)
+
+    def get_stats(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get compaction statistics."""
+        event_counts = {}
+        for event in self.events:
+            etype = event.event_type.value
+            event_counts[etype] = event_counts.get(etype, 0) + 1
+
+        return {
+            "total_events": len(self.events),
+            "compaction_count": self.compaction_count,
+            "events_by_type": event_counts,
+            "error_events": event_counts.get("error", 0),
+            "compacted_events": len([e for e in self.events if e.compacted]),
+            "preserved_events": len([e for e in self.events if e.preserve]),
+            "compaction_history": self._compaction_stats[-5:]  # Last 5
+        }
+
+    def get_recent_events(self, n: int = 10) -> List[ContextEvent]:
+        """Get the n most recent events."""
+        return self.events[-n:]
+
+    def get_errors(self) -> List[ContextEvent]:
+        """Get all error events."""
+        return [e for e in self.events if e.event_type == EventType.ERROR]
+
+    def clear(self) -> None:
+        """Clear all events and reset state."""
+        self.events = []
+        self.compaction_count = 0
+        self._compaction_stats = []
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary for serialization."""
+        return {
+            "events": [e.to_dict() for e in self.events],
+            "compaction_threshold": self.compaction_threshold,
+            "keep_recent": self.keep_recent,
+            "keep_errors": self.keep_errors,
+            "compaction_count": self.compaction_count,
+            "compaction_stats": self._compaction_stats
+        }
+
+    @classmethod
+    def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> "CompactionManager":
+        """Create from dictionary."""
+        manager = cls(
+            compaction_threshold=data.get("compaction_threshold", 50),
+            keep_recent=data.get("keep_recent", 20),
+            keep_errors=data.get("keep_errors", True)
+        )
+        manager.events = [ContextEvent.from_dict(e) for e in data.get("events", [])]
+        manager.compaction_count = data.get("compaction_count", 0)
+        manager._compaction_stats = data.get("compaction_stats", [])
+        return manager
+
+
+class ContextBudgetManager:
+    """
+    Manages overall context budget across sessions.
+
+    Tracks:
+    - Token estimates for each context section
+    - Recommendations for context reduction
+    - Budget allocation warnings
+    """
+
+    # Approximate tokens per character
+    CHARS_PER_TOKEN = 4
+
+    # Default budget allocation (tokens)
+    DEFAULT_BUDGET = {
+        "stable_prefix": 5000,
+        "protocols": 10000,
+        "playbook": 5000,
+        "session_state": 2000,
+        "conversation": 30000,
+        "working_space": 48000,
+        "total": 100000
+    }
+
+    def __init__(self, budget: Optional[Dict[str, int]] = None):
+        """
+        Initialize budget manager.
+
+        Args:
+            budget: Custom budget allocation (uses defaults if not provided)
+        """
+        self.budget = budget or self.DEFAULT_BUDGET.copy()
+        self._current_usage: Dict[str, int] = {k: 0 for k in self.budget.keys()}
+
+    def estimate_tokens(self, text: str) -> int:
+        """Estimate token count for text."""
+        return len(text) // self.CHARS_PER_TOKEN
+
+    def update_usage(self, section: str, text: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Update usage for a section.
+
+        Args:
+            section: Budget section name
+            text: Content of the section
+
+        Returns:
+            Usage status with warnings if over budget
+        """
+        tokens = self.estimate_tokens(text)
+        self._current_usage[section] = tokens
+
+        result = {
+            "section": section,
+            "tokens": tokens,
+            "budget": self.budget.get(section, 0),
+            "over_budget": tokens > self.budget.get(section, float('inf'))
+        }
+
+        if result["over_budget"]:
+            result["warning"] = f"{section} exceeds budget by {tokens - self.budget[section]} tokens"
+
+        return result
+
+    def get_total_usage(self) -> int:
+        """Get total token usage across all sections."""
+        return sum(self._current_usage.values())
+
+    def get_status(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get overall budget status."""
+        total_used = self.get_total_usage()
+        total_budget = self.budget.get("total", 100000)
+
+        return {
+            "total_used": total_used,
+            "total_budget": total_budget,
+            "utilization": total_used / total_budget,
+            "by_section": {
+                section: {
+                    "used": self._current_usage.get(section, 0),
+                    "budget": self.budget.get(section, 0),
+                    "utilization": (
+                        self._current_usage.get(section, 0) / self.budget.get(section, 1)
+                        if self.budget.get(section, 0) > 0 else 0
+                    )
+                }
+                for section in self.budget.keys()
+                if section != "total"
+            },
+            "recommendations": self._get_recommendations()
+        }
+
+    def _get_recommendations(self) -> List[str]:
+        """Generate budget recommendations."""
+        recommendations = []
+        total_used = self.get_total_usage()
+        total_budget = self.budget.get("total", 100000)
+
+        if total_used > total_budget * 0.9:
+            recommendations.append("Context usage > 90%. Consider triggering compaction.")
+
+        for section, used in self._current_usage.items():
+            budget = self.budget.get(section, 0)
+            if budget > 0 and used > budget:
+                recommendations.append(
+                    f"{section}: {used - budget} tokens over budget. Reduce content."
+                )
+
+        if not recommendations:
+            recommendations.append("Budget healthy.")
+
+        return recommendations

optimization_engine/context/feedback_loop.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Feedback Loop - Automated Learning from Execution
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+
+Connects optimization outcomes to playbook updates using the principle:
+"Leverage natural execution feedback as the learning signal"
+
+The feedback loop:
+1. Observes trial outcomes (success/failure)
+2. Tracks which playbook items were active during each trial
+3. Updates helpful/harmful counts based on outcomes
+4. Commits new insights from the reflector
+
+This implements true self-improvement: the system gets better
+at optimization over time by learning from its own execution.
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
+from pathlib import Path
+from datetime import datetime
+import json
+
+from .playbook import AtomizerPlaybook, InsightCategory
+from .reflector import AtomizerReflector, OptimizationOutcome
+
+
+class FeedbackLoop:
+    """
+    Automated feedback loop that learns from optimization runs.
+
+    Key insight from ACE: Use execution feedback (success/failure)
+    as the learning signal, not labeled data.
+
+    Usage:
+        feedback = FeedbackLoop(playbook_path)
+
+        # After each trial
+        feedback.process_trial_result(
+            trial_number=42,
+            success=True,
+            objective_value=100.5,
+            design_variables={"thickness": 1.5},
+            context_items_used=["str-00001", "mis-00003"]
+        )
+
+        # After study completion
+        result = feedback.finalize_study(study_stats)
+        print(f"Added {result['insights_added']} insights")
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, playbook_path: Path):
+        """
+        Initialize feedback loop with playbook path.
+
+        Args:
+            playbook_path: Path to the playbook JSON file
+        """
+        self.playbook_path = playbook_path
+        self.playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(playbook_path)
+        self.reflector = AtomizerReflector(self.playbook)
+
+        # Track items used per trial for attribution
+        self._trial_item_usage: Dict[int, List[str]] = {}
+
+        # Track outcomes for batch analysis
+        self._outcomes: List[OptimizationOutcome] = []
+
+        # Statistics
+        self._total_trials_processed = 0
+        self._successful_trials = 0
+        self._failed_trials = 0
+
+    def process_trial_result(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        success: bool,
+        objective_value: float,
+        design_variables: Dict[str, float],
+        context_items_used: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        errors: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        extractor_used: str = "",
+        duration_seconds: float = 0.0
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Process a trial result and update playbook accordingly.
+
+        This is the core learning mechanism:
+        - If trial succeeded with certain playbook items -> increase helpful count
+        - If trial failed with certain playbook items -> increase harmful count
+
+        Args:
+            trial_number: Trial number
+            success: Whether the trial succeeded
+            objective_value: Objective function value (0 if failed)
+            design_variables: Design variable values used
+            context_items_used: List of playbook item IDs in context
+            errors: List of error messages (if any)
+            extractor_used: Name of extractor used
+            duration_seconds: Trial duration
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary with processing results
+        """
+        context_items_used = context_items_used or []
+        errors = errors or []
+
+        # Update statistics
+        self._total_trials_processed += 1
+        if success:
+            self._successful_trials += 1
+        else:
+            self._failed_trials += 1
+
+        # Track item usage for this trial
+        self._trial_item_usage[trial_number] = context_items_used
+
+        # Update playbook item scores based on outcome
+        items_updated = 0
+        for item_id in context_items_used:
+            if self.playbook.record_outcome(item_id, helpful=success):
+                items_updated += 1
+
+        # Create outcome for reflection
+        outcome = OptimizationOutcome(
+            trial_number=trial_number,
+            success=success,
+            objective_value=objective_value if success else None,
+            constraint_violations=[],
+            solver_errors=errors,
+            design_variables=design_variables,
+            extractor_used=extractor_used,
+            duration_seconds=duration_seconds
+        )
+
+        # Store outcome
+        self._outcomes.append(outcome)
+
+        # Reflect on outcome
+        insights = self.reflector.analyze_trial(outcome)
+
+        return {
+            "trial_number": trial_number,
+            "success": success,
+            "items_updated": items_updated,
+            "insights_extracted": len(insights)
+        }
+
+    def record_error(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        error_type: str,
+        error_message: str,
+        context_items_used: Optional[List[str]] = None
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Record an error for a trial.
+
+        Separate from process_trial_result for cases where
+        we want to record errors without full trial data.
+
+        Args:
+            trial_number: Trial number
+            error_type: Classification of error
+            error_message: Error details
+            context_items_used: Playbook items that were active
+        """
+        context_items_used = context_items_used or []
+
+        # Mark items as harmful
+        for item_id in context_items_used:
+            self.playbook.record_outcome(item_id, helpful=False)
+
+        # Create insight about the error
+        self.reflector.pending_insights.append({
+            "category": InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+            "content": f"{error_type}: {error_message[:200]}",
+            "helpful": False,
+            "trial": trial_number
+        })
+
+    def finalize_study(
+        self,
+        study_stats: Dict[str, Any],
+        save_playbook: bool = True
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Called when study completes. Commits insights and prunes playbook.
+
+        Args:
+            study_stats: Dictionary with study statistics:
+                - name: Study name
+                - total_trials: Total trials run
+                - best_value: Best objective achieved
+                - convergence_rate: Success rate (0.0-1.0)
+                - method: Optimization method used
+            save_playbook: Whether to save playbook to disk
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary with finalization results
+        """
+        # Analyze study-level patterns
+        study_insights = self.reflector.analyze_study_completion(
+            study_name=study_stats.get("name", "unknown"),
+            total_trials=study_stats.get("total_trials", 0),
+            best_value=study_stats.get("best_value", 0),
+            convergence_rate=study_stats.get("convergence_rate", 0),
+            method=study_stats.get("method", "")
+        )
+
+        # Commit all pending insights
+        insights_added = self.reflector.commit_insights()
+
+        # Prune consistently harmful items
+        items_pruned = self.playbook.prune_harmful(threshold=-3)
+
+        # Save updated playbook
+        if save_playbook:
+            self.playbook.save(self.playbook_path)
+
+        return {
+            "insights_added": insights_added,
+            "items_pruned": items_pruned,
+            "playbook_size": len(self.playbook.items),
+            "playbook_version": self.playbook.version,
+            "total_trials_processed": self._total_trials_processed,
+            "successful_trials": self._successful_trials,
+            "failed_trials": self._failed_trials,
+            "success_rate": (
+                self._successful_trials / self._total_trials_processed
+                if self._total_trials_processed > 0 else 0
+            )
+        }
+
+    def get_item_performance(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Get performance metrics for all playbook items.
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping item IDs to performance stats
+        """
+        performance = {}
+        for item_id, item in self.playbook.items.items():
+            trials_used_in = [
+                trial for trial, items in self._trial_item_usage.items()
+                if item_id in items
+            ]
+            performance[item_id] = {
+                "helpful_count": item.helpful_count,
+                "harmful_count": item.harmful_count,
+                "net_score": item.net_score,
+                "confidence": item.confidence,
+                "trials_used_in": len(trials_used_in),
+                "category": item.category.value,
+                "content_preview": item.content[:100]
+            }
+        return performance
+
+    def get_top_performers(self, n: int = 10) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Get the top performing playbook items.
+
+        Args:
+            n: Number of top items to return
+
+        Returns:
+            List of item performance dictionaries
+        """
+        performance = self.get_item_performance()
+        sorted_items = sorted(
+            performance.items(),
+            key=lambda x: x[1]["net_score"],
+            reverse=True
+        )
+        return [
+            {"id": item_id, **stats}
+            for item_id, stats in sorted_items[:n]
+        ]
+
+    def get_worst_performers(self, n: int = 10) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Get the worst performing playbook items.
+
+        Args:
+            n: Number of worst items to return
+
+        Returns:
+            List of item performance dictionaries
+        """
+        performance = self.get_item_performance()
+        sorted_items = sorted(
+            performance.items(),
+            key=lambda x: x[1]["net_score"]
+        )
+        return [
+            {"id": item_id, **stats}
+            for item_id, stats in sorted_items[:n]
+        ]
+
+    def get_statistics(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get feedback loop statistics."""
+        return {
+            "total_trials_processed": self._total_trials_processed,
+            "successful_trials": self._successful_trials,
+            "failed_trials": self._failed_trials,
+            "success_rate": (
+                self._successful_trials / self._total_trials_processed
+                if self._total_trials_processed > 0 else 0
+            ),
+            "playbook_items": len(self.playbook.items),
+            "pending_insights": self.reflector.get_pending_count(),
+            "outcomes_recorded": len(self._outcomes)
+        }
+
+    def export_learning_report(self, path: Path) -> None:
+        """
+        Export a detailed learning report.
+
+        Args:
+            path: Path to save the report
+        """
+        report = {
+            "generated_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+            "statistics": self.get_statistics(),
+            "top_performers": self.get_top_performers(20),
+            "worst_performers": self.get_worst_performers(10),
+            "playbook_stats": self.playbook.get_stats(),
+            "outcomes_summary": {
+                "total": len(self._outcomes),
+                "by_success": {
+                    "success": len([o for o in self._outcomes if o.success]),
+                    "failure": len([o for o in self._outcomes if not o.success])
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        with open(path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            json.dump(report, f, indent=2)
+
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        """Reset the feedback loop state (keeps playbook)."""
+        self._trial_item_usage = {}
+        self._outcomes = []
+        self._total_trials_processed = 0
+        self._successful_trials = 0
+        self._failed_trials = 0
+        self.reflector = AtomizerReflector(self.playbook)
+
+
+class FeedbackLoopFactory:
+    """Factory for creating feedback loops."""
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def create_for_study(study_dir: Path) -> FeedbackLoop:
+        """
+        Create a feedback loop for a specific study.
+
+        Args:
+            study_dir: Path to study directory
+
+        Returns:
+            Configured FeedbackLoop
+        """
+        playbook_path = study_dir / "3_results" / "playbook.json"
+        return FeedbackLoop(playbook_path)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def create_global() -> FeedbackLoop:
+        """
+        Create a feedback loop using the global playbook.
+
+        Returns:
+            FeedbackLoop using global playbook path
+        """
+        from pathlib import Path
+        playbook_path = Path(__file__).parents[2] / "knowledge_base" / "playbook.json"
+        return FeedbackLoop(playbook_path)

optimization_engine/context/playbook.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Playbook - Structured Knowledge Store
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+Based on ACE framework principles:
+- Incremental delta updates (never rewrite wholesale)
+- Helpful/harmful tracking for each insight
+- Semantic deduplication
+- Category-based organization
+
+This module provides the core data structures for accumulating optimization
+knowledge across sessions.
+"""
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Any
+from enum import Enum
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+from datetime import datetime
+import hashlib
+
+
+class InsightCategory(Enum):
+    """Categories for playbook insights."""
+    STRATEGY = "str"      # Optimization strategies
+    CALCULATION = "cal"   # Formulas and calculations
+    MISTAKE = "mis"       # Common mistakes to avoid
+    TOOL = "tool"         # Tool usage patterns
+    DOMAIN = "dom"        # Domain-specific knowledge (FEA, NX)
+    WORKFLOW = "wf"       # Workflow patterns
+
+
+@dataclass
+class PlaybookItem:
+    """
+    Single insight in the playbook with helpful/harmful tracking.
+
+    Each item accumulates feedback over time:
+    - helpful_count: Times this insight led to success
+    - harmful_count: Times this insight led to failure
+    - net_score: helpful - harmful (used for ranking)
+    - confidence: helpful / (helpful + harmful)
+    """
+    id: str
+    category: InsightCategory
+    content: str
+    helpful_count: int = 0
+    harmful_count: int = 0
+    created_at: str = field(default_factory=lambda: datetime.now().isoformat())
+    last_used: Optional[str] = None
+    source_trials: List[int] = field(default_factory=list)
+    tags: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+    @property
+    def net_score(self) -> int:
+        """Net helpfulness score (helpful - harmful)."""
+        return self.helpful_count - self.harmful_count
+
+    @property
+    def confidence(self) -> float:
+        """Confidence score (0.0-1.0) based on outcome ratio."""
+        total = self.helpful_count + self.harmful_count
+        if total == 0:
+            return 0.5  # Neutral confidence for untested items
+        return self.helpful_count / total
+
+    def to_context_string(self) -> str:
+        """Format for injection into LLM context."""
+        return f"[{self.id}] helpful={self.helpful_count} harmful={self.harmful_count} :: {self.content}"
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary for serialization."""
+        return {
+            "id": self.id,
+            "category": self.category.value,
+            "content": self.content,
+            "helpful_count": self.helpful_count,
+            "harmful_count": self.harmful_count,
+            "created_at": self.created_at,
+            "last_used": self.last_used,
+            "source_trials": self.source_trials,
+            "tags": self.tags
+        }
+
+    @classmethod
+    def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> "PlaybookItem":
+        """Create from dictionary."""
+        return cls(
+            id=data["id"],
+            category=InsightCategory(data["category"]),
+            content=data["content"],
+            helpful_count=data.get("helpful_count", 0),
+            harmful_count=data.get("harmful_count", 0),
+            created_at=data.get("created_at", ""),
+            last_used=data.get("last_used"),
+            source_trials=data.get("source_trials", []),
+            tags=data.get("tags", [])
+        )
+
+
+@dataclass
+class AtomizerPlaybook:
+    """
+    Evolving playbook that accumulates optimization knowledge.
+
+    Based on ACE framework principles:
+    - Incremental delta updates (never rewrite wholesale)
+    - Helpful/harmful tracking for each insight
+    - Semantic deduplication
+    - Category-based organization
+
+    Usage:
+        playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(path)
+        item = playbook.add_insight(InsightCategory.STRATEGY, "Use shell elements for thin walls")
+        playbook.record_outcome(item.id, helpful=True)
+        playbook.save(path)
+    """
+    items: Dict[str, PlaybookItem] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    version: int = 1
+    last_updated: str = field(default_factory=lambda: datetime.now().isoformat())
+
+    def _generate_id(self, category: InsightCategory) -> str:
+        """Generate unique ID for new item."""
+        existing = [k for k in self.items.keys() if k.startswith(category.value)]
+        next_num = len(existing) + 1
+        return f"{category.value}-{next_num:05d}"
+
+    def _content_hash(self, content: str) -> str:
+        """Generate hash for content deduplication."""
+        normalized = content.lower().strip()
+        return hashlib.md5(normalized.encode()).hexdigest()[:12]
+
+    def add_insight(
+        self,
+        category: InsightCategory,
+        content: str,
+        source_trial: Optional[int] = None,
+        tags: Optional[List[str]] = None
+    ) -> PlaybookItem:
+        """
+        Add new insight with delta update (ACE principle).
+
+        Checks for semantic duplicates before adding.
+        If duplicate found, increments helpful_count instead.
+
+        Args:
+            category: Type of insight
+            content: The insight text
+            source_trial: Trial number that generated this insight
+            tags: Optional tags for filtering
+
+        Returns:
+            The created or updated PlaybookItem
+        """
+        content_hash = self._content_hash(content)
+
+        # Check for near-duplicates
+        for item in self.items.values():
+            existing_hash = self._content_hash(item.content)
+            if content_hash == existing_hash:
+                # Update existing instead of adding duplicate
+                item.helpful_count += 1
+                if source_trial and source_trial not in item.source_trials:
+                    item.source_trials.append(source_trial)
+                if tags:
+                    item.tags = list(set(item.tags + tags))
+                self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+                return item
+
+        # Create new item
+        item_id = self._generate_id(category)
+        item = PlaybookItem(
+            id=item_id,
+            category=category,
+            content=content,
+            source_trials=[source_trial] if source_trial else [],
+            tags=tags or []
+        )
+        self.items[item_id] = item
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        self.version += 1
+        return item
+
+    def record_outcome(self, item_id: str, helpful: bool) -> bool:
+        """
+        Record whether using this insight was helpful or harmful.
+
+        Args:
+            item_id: The playbook item ID
+            helpful: True if outcome was positive, False if negative
+
+        Returns:
+            True if item was found and updated, False otherwise
+        """
+        if item_id not in self.items:
+            return False
+
+        if helpful:
+            self.items[item_id].helpful_count += 1
+        else:
+            self.items[item_id].harmful_count += 1
+        self.items[item_id].last_used = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        return True
+
+    def get_context_for_task(
+        self,
+        task_type: str,
+        max_items: int = 20,
+        min_confidence: float = 0.5,
+        tags: Optional[List[str]] = None
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Generate context string for LLM consumption.
+
+        Filters by relevance and confidence, sorted by net score.
+
+        Args:
+            task_type: Type of task (for filtering)
+            max_items: Maximum items to include
+            min_confidence: Minimum confidence threshold
+            tags: Optional tags to filter by
+
+        Returns:
+            Formatted context string for LLM
+        """
+        relevant_items = [
+            item for item in self.items.values()
+            if item.confidence >= min_confidence
+        ]
+
+        # Filter by tags if provided
+        if tags:
+            relevant_items = [
+                item for item in relevant_items
+                if any(tag in item.tags for tag in tags)
+            ]
+
+        # Sort by net score (most helpful first)
+        relevant_items.sort(key=lambda x: x.net_score, reverse=True)
+
+        # Group by category
+        sections: Dict[str, List[str]] = {}
+        for item in relevant_items[:max_items]:
+            cat_name = item.category.name
+            if cat_name not in sections:
+                sections[cat_name] = []
+            sections[cat_name].append(item.to_context_string())
+
+        # Build context string
+        lines = ["## Atomizer Knowledge Playbook", ""]
+        for cat_name, items in sections.items():
+            lines.append(f"### {cat_name}")
+            lines.extend(items)
+            lines.append("")
+
+        return "\n".join(lines)
+
+    def search_by_content(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        category: Optional[InsightCategory] = None,
+        limit: int = 5
+    ) -> List[PlaybookItem]:
+        """
+        Search playbook items by content similarity.
+
+        Simple keyword matching - could be enhanced with embeddings.
+
+        Args:
+            query: Search query
+            category: Optional category filter
+            limit: Maximum results
+
+        Returns:
+            List of matching items sorted by relevance
+        """
+        query_lower = query.lower()
+        query_words = set(query_lower.split())
+
+        scored_items = []
+        for item in self.items.values():
+            if category and item.category != category:
+                continue
+
+            content_lower = item.content.lower()
+            content_words = set(content_lower.split())
+
+            # Simple word overlap scoring
+            overlap = len(query_words & content_words)
+            if overlap > 0 or query_lower in content_lower:
+                score = overlap + (1 if query_lower in content_lower else 0)
+                scored_items.append((score, item))
+
+        scored_items.sort(key=lambda x: (-x[0], -x[1].net_score))
+        return [item for _, item in scored_items[:limit]]
+
+    def get_by_category(
+        self,
+        category: InsightCategory,
+        min_score: int = 0
+    ) -> List[PlaybookItem]:
+        """Get all items in a category with minimum net score."""
+        return [
+            item for item in self.items.values()
+            if item.category == category and item.net_score >= min_score
+        ]
+
+    def prune_harmful(self, threshold: int = -3) -> int:
+        """
+        Remove items that have proven consistently harmful.
+
+        Args:
+            threshold: Net score threshold (items at or below are removed)
+
+        Returns:
+            Number of items removed
+        """
+        to_remove = [
+            item_id for item_id, item in self.items.items()
+            if item.net_score <= threshold
+        ]
+        for item_id in to_remove:
+            del self.items[item_id]
+
+        if to_remove:
+            self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+            self.version += 1
+
+        return len(to_remove)
+
+    def get_stats(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get playbook statistics."""
+        by_category = {}
+        for item in self.items.values():
+            cat = item.category.name
+            if cat not in by_category:
+                by_category[cat] = 0
+            by_category[cat] += 1
+
+        scores = [item.net_score for item in self.items.values()]
+
+        return {
+            "total_items": len(self.items),
+            "by_category": by_category,
+            "version": self.version,
+            "last_updated": self.last_updated,
+            "avg_score": sum(scores) / len(scores) if scores else 0,
+            "max_score": max(scores) if scores else 0,
+            "min_score": min(scores) if scores else 0
+        }
+
+    def save(self, path: Path) -> None:
+        """
+        Persist playbook to JSON.
+
+        Args:
+            path: File path to save to
+        """
+        data = {
+            "version": self.version,
+            "last_updated": self.last_updated,
+            "items": {k: v.to_dict() for k, v in self.items.items()}
+        }
+        path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        with open(path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            json.dump(data, f, indent=2)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def load(cls, path: Path) -> "AtomizerPlaybook":
+        """
+        Load playbook from JSON.
+
+        Args:
+            path: File path to load from
+
+        Returns:
+            Loaded playbook (or new empty playbook if file doesn't exist)
+        """
+        if not path.exists():
+            return cls()
+
+        with open(path, encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            data = json.load(f)
+
+        playbook = cls(
+            version=data.get("version", 1),
+            last_updated=data.get("last_updated", datetime.now().isoformat())
+        )
+
+        for item_data in data.get("items", {}).values():
+            item = PlaybookItem.from_dict(item_data)
+            playbook.items[item.id] = item
+
+        return playbook
+
+
+# Convenience function for global playbook access
+_global_playbook: Optional[AtomizerPlaybook] = None
+_global_playbook_path: Optional[Path] = None
+
+
+def get_playbook(path: Optional[Path] = None) -> AtomizerPlaybook:
+    """
+    Get the global playbook instance.
+
+    Args:
+        path: Optional path to load from (uses default if not provided)
+
+    Returns:
+        The global AtomizerPlaybook instance
+    """
+    global _global_playbook, _global_playbook_path
+
+    if path is None:
+        # Default path
+        path = Path(__file__).parents[2] / "knowledge_base" / "playbook.json"
+
+    if _global_playbook is None or _global_playbook_path != path:
+        _global_playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(path)
+        _global_playbook_path = path
+
+    return _global_playbook
+
+
+def save_playbook() -> None:
+    """Save the global playbook to its path."""
+    global _global_playbook, _global_playbook_path
+
+    if _global_playbook is not None and _global_playbook_path is not None:
+        _global_playbook.save(_global_playbook_path)

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+"""
+Atomizer Reflector - Optimization Outcome Analysis
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+
+The Reflector analyzes optimization outcomes to extract actionable insights:
+- Examines successful and failed trials
+- Extracts patterns that led to success/failure
+- Formats insights for Curator (Playbook) integration
+
+This implements the "Reflector" role from the ACE framework's
+Generator -> Reflector -> Curator pipeline.
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from pathlib import Path
+from datetime import datetime
+import re
+
+from .playbook import AtomizerPlaybook, InsightCategory, PlaybookItem
+
+
+@dataclass
+class OptimizationOutcome:
+    """
+    Captured outcome from an optimization trial.
+
+    Contains all information needed to analyze what happened
+    and extract insights for the playbook.
+    """
+    trial_number: int
+    success: bool
+    objective_value: Optional[float]
+    constraint_violations: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    solver_errors: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    design_variables: Dict[str, float] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    extractor_used: str = ""
+    duration_seconds: float = 0.0
+    notes: str = ""
+    timestamp: str = field(default_factory=lambda: datetime.now().isoformat())
+
+    # Optional metadata
+    solver_type: str = ""
+    mesh_info: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    convergence_info: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary for serialization."""
+        return {
+            "trial_number": self.trial_number,
+            "success": self.success,
+            "objective_value": self.objective_value,
+            "constraint_violations": self.constraint_violations,
+            "solver_errors": self.solver_errors,
+            "design_variables": self.design_variables,
+            "extractor_used": self.extractor_used,
+            "duration_seconds": self.duration_seconds,
+            "notes": self.notes,
+            "timestamp": self.timestamp,
+            "solver_type": self.solver_type,
+            "mesh_info": self.mesh_info,
+            "convergence_info": self.convergence_info
+        }
+
+
+@dataclass
+class InsightCandidate:
+    """
+    A candidate insight extracted from trial analysis.
+
+    Not yet committed to playbook - pending review/aggregation.
+    """
+    category: InsightCategory
+    content: str
+    helpful: bool
+    trial_number: Optional[int] = None
+    confidence: float = 0.5
+    tags: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+
+class AtomizerReflector:
+    """
+    Analyzes optimization outcomes and extracts actionable insights.
+
+    Implements the Reflector role from ACE framework:
+    - Examines successful and failed trials
+    - Extracts patterns that led to success/failure
+    - Formats insights for Curator integration
+
+    Usage:
+        playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(path)
+        reflector = AtomizerReflector(playbook)
+
+        # After each trial
+        reflector.analyze_trial(outcome)
+
+        # After study completion
+        reflector.analyze_study_completion(stats)
+
+        # Commit insights to playbook
+        count = reflector.commit_insights()
+        playbook.save(path)
+    """
+
+    # Error pattern matchers for insight extraction
+    ERROR_PATTERNS = {
+        "convergence": [
+            r"convergence",
+            r"did not converge",
+            r"iteration limit",
+            r"max iterations"
+        ],
+        "mesh": [
+            r"mesh",
+            r"element",
+            r"distorted",
+            r"jacobian",
+            r"negative volume"
+        ],
+        "singularity": [
+            r"singular",
+            r"matrix",
+            r"ill-conditioned",
+            r"pivot"
+        ],
+        "memory": [
+            r"memory",
+            r"allocation",
+            r"out of memory",
+            r"insufficient"
+        ],
+        "license": [
+            r"license",
+            r"checkout",
+            r"unavailable"
+        ],
+        "boundary": [
+            r"boundary",
+            r"constraint",
+            r"spc",
+            r"load"
+        ]
+    }
+
+    def __init__(self, playbook: AtomizerPlaybook):
+        """
+        Initialize reflector with target playbook.
+
+        Args:
+            playbook: The playbook to add insights to
+        """
+        self.playbook = playbook
+        self.pending_insights: List[InsightCandidate] = []
+        self.analyzed_trials: List[int] = []
+
+    def analyze_trial(self, outcome: OptimizationOutcome) -> List[InsightCandidate]:
+        """
+        Analyze a single trial outcome and extract insights.
+
+        Returns list of insight candidates (not yet added to playbook).
+
+        Args:
+            outcome: The trial outcome to analyze
+
+        Returns:
+            List of extracted insight candidates
+        """
+        insights = []
+        self.analyzed_trials.append(outcome.trial_number)
+
+        # Analyze solver errors
+        for error in outcome.solver_errors:
+            error_insights = self._analyze_error(error, outcome)
+            insights.extend(error_insights)
+
+        # Analyze constraint violations
+        for violation in outcome.constraint_violations:
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Constraint violation: {violation}",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                tags=["constraint", "violation"]
+            ))
+
+        # Analyze successful patterns
+        if outcome.success and outcome.objective_value is not None:
+            success_insights = self._analyze_success(outcome)
+            insights.extend(success_insights)
+
+        # Analyze duration (performance insights)
+        if outcome.duration_seconds > 0:
+            perf_insights = self._analyze_performance(outcome)
+            insights.extend(perf_insights)
+
+        self.pending_insights.extend(insights)
+        return insights
+
+    def _analyze_error(
+        self,
+        error: str,
+        outcome: OptimizationOutcome
+    ) -> List[InsightCandidate]:
+        """Analyze a solver error and extract relevant insights."""
+        insights = []
+        error_lower = error.lower()
+
+        # Classify error type
+        error_type = "unknown"
+        for etype, patterns in self.ERROR_PATTERNS.items():
+            if any(re.search(p, error_lower) for p in patterns):
+                error_type = etype
+                break
+
+        # Generate insight based on error type
+        if error_type == "convergence":
+            config_summary = self._summarize_config(outcome)
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Convergence failure with {config_summary}. Consider relaxing solver tolerances or reviewing mesh quality.",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.7,
+                tags=["convergence", "solver", error_type]
+            ))
+
+        elif error_type == "mesh":
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Mesh-related error: {error[:100]}. Review element quality and mesh density.",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.8,
+                tags=["mesh", "element", error_type]
+            ))
+
+        elif error_type == "singularity":
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Matrix singularity detected. Check boundary conditions and constraints for rigid body modes.",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.9,
+                tags=["singularity", "boundary", error_type]
+            ))
+
+        elif error_type == "memory":
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.TOOL,
+                content=f"Memory allocation failure. Consider reducing mesh density or using out-of-core solver.",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.8,
+                tags=["memory", "performance", error_type]
+            ))
+
+        else:
+            # Generic error insight
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Solver error: {error[:150]}",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.5,
+                tags=["error", error_type]
+            ))
+
+        return insights
+
+    def _analyze_success(self, outcome: OptimizationOutcome) -> List[InsightCandidate]:
+        """Analyze successful trial and extract winning patterns."""
+        insights = []
+
+        # Record successful design variable ranges
+        design_summary = self._summarize_design(outcome)
+        insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+            category=InsightCategory.STRATEGY,
+            content=f"Successful design: {design_summary}",
+            helpful=True,
+            trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+            confidence=0.6,
+            tags=["success", "design"]
+        ))
+
+        # Record extractor performance if fast
+        if outcome.duration_seconds > 0 and outcome.duration_seconds < 60:
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.TOOL,
+                content=f"Fast solve ({outcome.duration_seconds:.1f}s) using {outcome.extractor_used}",
+                helpful=True,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.5,
+                tags=["performance", "extractor"]
+            ))
+
+        return insights
+
+    def _analyze_performance(self, outcome: OptimizationOutcome) -> List[InsightCandidate]:
+        """Analyze performance characteristics."""
+        insights = []
+
+        # Flag very slow trials
+        if outcome.duration_seconds > 300:  # > 5 minutes
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.TOOL,
+                content=f"Slow trial ({outcome.duration_seconds/60:.1f} min). Consider mesh refinement or solver settings.",
+                helpful=False,
+                trial_number=outcome.trial_number,
+                confidence=0.6,
+                tags=["performance", "slow"]
+            ))
+
+        return insights
+
+    def analyze_study_completion(
+        self,
+        study_name: str,
+        total_trials: int,
+        best_value: float,
+        convergence_rate: float,
+        method: str = ""
+    ) -> List[InsightCandidate]:
+        """
+        Analyze completed study and extract high-level insights.
+
+        Args:
+            study_name: Name of the completed study
+            total_trials: Total number of trials run
+            best_value: Best objective value achieved
+            convergence_rate: Fraction of trials that succeeded (0.0-1.0)
+            method: Optimization method used
+
+        Returns:
+            List of study-level insight candidates
+        """
+        insights = []
+
+        if convergence_rate > 0.9:
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.STRATEGY,
+                content=f"Study '{study_name}' achieved {convergence_rate:.0%} success rate - configuration is robust for similar problems.",
+                helpful=True,
+                confidence=0.8,
+                tags=["study", "robust", "high_success"]
+            ))
+        elif convergence_rate < 0.5:
+            insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                category=InsightCategory.MISTAKE,
+                content=f"Study '{study_name}' had only {convergence_rate:.0%} success rate - review mesh quality and solver settings.",
+                helpful=False,
+                confidence=0.8,
+                tags=["study", "low_success", "needs_review"]
+            ))
+
+        # Method-specific insights
+        if method and total_trials > 20:
+            if convergence_rate > 0.8:
+                insights.append(InsightCandidate(
+                    category=InsightCategory.STRATEGY,
+                    content=f"{method} performed well on '{study_name}' ({convergence_rate:.0%} success, {total_trials} trials).",
+                    helpful=True,
+                    confidence=0.7,
+                    tags=["method", method.lower(), "performance"]
+                ))
+
+        self.pending_insights.extend(insights)
+        return insights
+
+    def commit_insights(self, min_confidence: float = 0.0) -> int:
+        """
+        Commit pending insights to playbook (Curator handoff).
+
+        Aggregates similar insights and adds to playbook with
+        appropriate helpful/harmful counts.
+
+        Args:
+            min_confidence: Minimum confidence threshold to commit
+
+        Returns:
+            Number of insights added to playbook
+        """
+        count = 0
+
+        for insight in self.pending_insights:
+            if insight.confidence < min_confidence:
+                continue
+
+            item = self.playbook.add_insight(
+                category=insight.category,
+                content=insight.content,
+                source_trial=insight.trial_number,
+                tags=insight.tags
+            )
+
+            # Record initial outcome based on insight nature
+            if not insight.helpful:
+                self.playbook.record_outcome(item.id, helpful=False)
+
+            count += 1
+
+        self.pending_insights = []
+        return count
+
+    def get_pending_count(self) -> int:
+        """Get number of pending insights."""
+        return len(self.pending_insights)
+
+    def clear_pending(self) -> None:
+        """Clear pending insights without committing."""
+        self.pending_insights = []
+
+    def _summarize_config(self, outcome: OptimizationOutcome) -> str:
+        """Create brief config summary for error context."""
+        parts = []
+        if outcome.extractor_used:
+            parts.append(f"extractor={outcome.extractor_used}")
+        parts.append(f"vars={len(outcome.design_variables)}")
+        if outcome.solver_type:
+            parts.append(f"solver={outcome.solver_type}")
+        return ", ".join(parts)
+
+    def _summarize_design(self, outcome: OptimizationOutcome) -> str:
+        """Create brief design summary."""
+        parts = []
+        if outcome.objective_value is not None:
+            parts.append(f"obj={outcome.objective_value:.4g}")
+
+        # Include up to 3 design variables
+        var_items = list(outcome.design_variables.items())[:3]
+        for k, v in var_items:
+            parts.append(f"{k}={v:.3g}")
+
+        if len(outcome.design_variables) > 3:
+            parts.append(f"(+{len(outcome.design_variables)-3} more)")
+
+        return ", ".join(parts)
+
+
+class ReflectorFactory:
+    """Factory for creating reflectors with different configurations."""
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def create_for_study(study_dir: Path) -> AtomizerReflector:
+        """
+        Create a reflector for a specific study.
+
+        Args:
+            study_dir: Path to the study directory
+
+        Returns:
+            Configured AtomizerReflector
+        """
+        playbook_path = study_dir / "3_results" / "playbook.json"
+        playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(playbook_path)
+        return AtomizerReflector(playbook)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def create_global() -> AtomizerReflector:
+        """
+        Create a reflector using the global playbook.
+
+        Returns:
+            AtomizerReflector using global playbook
+        """
+        from .playbook import get_playbook
+        return AtomizerReflector(get_playbook())

optimization_engine/context/runner_integration.py

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+"""
+Context Engineering Integration for OptimizationRunner
+
+Provides integration between the context engineering system and the
+OptimizationRunner without modifying the core runner code.
+
+Two approaches are provided:
+1. ContextEngineeringMixin - Mix into OptimizationRunner subclass
+2. ContextAwareRunner - Wrapper that adds context engineering
+
+Usage:
+    # Approach 1: Mixin
+    class MyRunner(ContextEngineeringMixin, OptimizationRunner):
+        pass
+
+    # Approach 2: Wrapper
+    runner = OptimizationRunner(...)
+    context_runner = ContextAwareRunner(runner, playbook_path)
+    context_runner.run(...)
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Any, Optional, List, Callable
+from pathlib import Path
+from datetime import datetime
+import time
+
+from .playbook import AtomizerPlaybook, get_playbook
+from .reflector import AtomizerReflector, OptimizationOutcome
+from .feedback_loop import FeedbackLoop
+from .compaction import CompactionManager, EventType
+from .session_state import AtomizerSessionState, TaskType, get_session
+
+
+class ContextEngineeringMixin:
+    """
+    Mixin class to add context engineering to OptimizationRunner.
+
+    Provides:
+    - Automatic playbook loading/saving
+    - Trial outcome reflection
+    - Learning from successes/failures
+    - Session state tracking
+
+    Usage:
+        class MyContextAwareRunner(ContextEngineeringMixin, OptimizationRunner):
+            def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+                super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
+                self.init_context_engineering()
+    """
+
+    def init_context_engineering(
+        self,
+        playbook_path: Optional[Path] = None,
+        enable_compaction: bool = True,
+        compaction_threshold: int = 50
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Initialize context engineering components.
+
+        Call this in your subclass __init__ after super().__init__().
+
+        Args:
+            playbook_path: Path to playbook JSON (default: output_dir/playbook.json)
+            enable_compaction: Whether to enable context compaction
+            compaction_threshold: Number of events before compaction
+        """
+        # Determine playbook path
+        if playbook_path is None:
+            playbook_path = getattr(self, 'output_dir', Path('.')) / 'playbook.json'
+
+        self._playbook_path = Path(playbook_path)
+        self._playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(self._playbook_path)
+        self._reflector = AtomizerReflector(self._playbook)
+        self._feedback_loop = FeedbackLoop(self._playbook_path)
+
+        # Initialize compaction if enabled
+        self._enable_compaction = enable_compaction
+        if enable_compaction:
+            self._compaction_manager = CompactionManager(
+                compaction_threshold=compaction_threshold,
+                keep_recent=20,
+                keep_errors=True
+            )
+        else:
+            self._compaction_manager = None
+
+        # Session state
+        self._session = get_session()
+        self._session.exposed.task_type = TaskType.RUN_OPTIMIZATION
+
+        # Track active playbook items for feedback attribution
+        self._active_playbook_items: List[str] = []
+
+        # Statistics
+        self._context_stats = {
+            "trials_processed": 0,
+            "insights_generated": 0,
+            "errors_captured": 0
+        }
+
+    def get_relevant_playbook_items(self, max_items: int = 15) -> List[str]:
+        """
+        Get relevant playbook items for current optimization context.
+
+        Returns:
+            List of playbook item context strings
+        """
+        context = self._playbook.get_context_for_task(
+            task_type="optimization",
+            max_items=max_items,
+            min_confidence=0.5
+        )
+
+        # Extract item IDs for feedback tracking
+        self._active_playbook_items = [
+            item.id for item in self._playbook.items.values()
+        ][:max_items]
+
+        return context.split('\n')
+
+    def record_trial_start(self, trial_number: int, design_vars: Dict[str, float]) -> None:
+        """
+        Record the start of a trial for context tracking.
+
+        Args:
+            trial_number: Trial number
+            design_vars: Design variable values
+        """
+        if self._compaction_manager:
+            self._compaction_manager.add_event(
+                self._compaction_manager.events.__class__(
+                    timestamp=datetime.now(),
+                    event_type=EventType.TRIAL_START,
+                    summary=f"Trial {trial_number} started",
+                    details={"trial_number": trial_number, "design_vars": design_vars}
+                )
+            )
+
+        self._session.add_action(f"Started trial {trial_number}")
+
+    def record_trial_outcome(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        success: bool,
+        objective_value: Optional[float],
+        design_vars: Dict[str, float],
+        errors: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        duration_seconds: float = 0.0
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Record the outcome of a trial for learning.
+
+        Args:
+            trial_number: Trial number
+            success: Whether trial succeeded
+            objective_value: Objective value (None if failed)
+            design_vars: Design variable values
+            errors: List of error messages
+            duration_seconds: Trial duration
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary with processing results
+        """
+        errors = errors or []
+
+        # Update compaction manager
+        if self._compaction_manager:
+            self._compaction_manager.add_trial_event(
+                trial_number=trial_number,
+                success=success,
+                objective=objective_value,
+                duration=duration_seconds
+            )
+
+        # Create outcome for reflection
+        outcome = OptimizationOutcome(
+            trial_number=trial_number,
+            success=success,
+            objective_value=objective_value,
+            constraint_violations=[],
+            solver_errors=errors,
+            design_variables=design_vars,
+            extractor_used=getattr(self, '_current_extractor', ''),
+            duration_seconds=duration_seconds
+        )
+
+        # Analyze and generate insights
+        insights = self._reflector.analyze_trial(outcome)
+
+        # Process through feedback loop
+        result = self._feedback_loop.process_trial_result(
+            trial_number=trial_number,
+            success=success,
+            objective_value=objective_value or 0.0,
+            design_variables=design_vars,
+            context_items_used=self._active_playbook_items,
+            errors=errors
+        )
+
+        # Update statistics
+        self._context_stats["trials_processed"] += 1
+        self._context_stats["insights_generated"] += len(insights)
+
+        # Update session state
+        if success:
+            self._session.add_action(
+                f"Trial {trial_number} succeeded: obj={objective_value:.4g}"
+            )
+        else:
+            error_summary = errors[0][:50] if errors else "unknown"
+            self._session.add_error(f"Trial {trial_number}: {error_summary}")
+            self._context_stats["errors_captured"] += 1
+
+        return {
+            "insights_extracted": len(insights),
+            "playbook_items_updated": result.get("items_updated", 0)
+        }
+
+    def record_error(self, error_message: str, error_type: str = "") -> None:
+        """
+        Record an error for learning (outside trial context).
+
+        Args:
+            error_message: Error description
+            error_type: Error classification
+        """
+        if self._compaction_manager:
+            self._compaction_manager.add_error_event(error_message, error_type)
+
+        self._session.add_error(error_message, error_type)
+        self._context_stats["errors_captured"] += 1
+
+    def finalize_context_engineering(self, study_stats: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Finalize context engineering at end of optimization.
+
+        Commits insights and saves playbook.
+
+        Args:
+            study_stats: Optional study statistics for analysis
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary with finalization results
+        """
+        if study_stats is None:
+            study_stats = {
+                "name": getattr(self, 'study', {}).get('study_name', 'unknown'),
+                "total_trials": self._context_stats["trials_processed"],
+                "best_value": getattr(self, 'best_value', 0),
+                "convergence_rate": 0.8  # Would need actual calculation
+            }
+
+        # Finalize feedback loop
+        result = self._feedback_loop.finalize_study(study_stats)
+
+        # Save playbook
+        self._playbook.save(self._playbook_path)
+
+        # Add compaction stats
+        if self._compaction_manager:
+            result["compaction_stats"] = self._compaction_manager.get_stats()
+
+        result["context_stats"] = self._context_stats
+
+        return result
+
+    def get_context_string(self) -> str:
+        """
+        Get full context string for LLM consumption.
+
+        Returns:
+            Formatted context string
+        """
+        parts = []
+
+        # Session state
+        parts.append(self._session.get_llm_context())
+
+        # Playbook items
+        playbook_context = self._playbook.get_context_for_task(
+            task_type="optimization",
+            max_items=15
+        )
+        if playbook_context:
+            parts.append(playbook_context)
+
+        # Compaction history
+        if self._compaction_manager:
+            parts.append(self._compaction_manager.get_context_string())
+
+        return "\n\n---\n\n".join(parts)
+
+
+class ContextAwareRunner:
+    """
+    Wrapper that adds context engineering to any OptimizationRunner.
+
+    This approach doesn't require subclassing - it wraps an existing
+    runner instance and intercepts relevant calls.
+
+    Usage:
+        runner = OptimizationRunner(...)
+        context_runner = ContextAwareRunner(runner)
+
+        # Use context_runner.run() instead of runner.run()
+        study = context_runner.run(n_trials=50)
+
+        # Get learning report
+        report = context_runner.get_learning_report()
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        runner,
+        playbook_path: Optional[Path] = None,
+        enable_compaction: bool = True
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize context-aware wrapper.
+
+        Args:
+            runner: OptimizationRunner instance to wrap
+            playbook_path: Path to playbook (default: runner's output_dir)
+            enable_compaction: Whether to enable context compaction
+        """
+        self._runner = runner
+
+        # Determine playbook path
+        if playbook_path is None:
+            playbook_path = runner.output_dir / 'playbook.json'
+
+        self._playbook_path = Path(playbook_path)
+        self._playbook = AtomizerPlaybook.load(self._playbook_path)
+        self._reflector = AtomizerReflector(self._playbook)
+        self._feedback_loop = FeedbackLoop(self._playbook_path)
+
+        # Compaction
+        self._enable_compaction = enable_compaction
+        if enable_compaction:
+            self._compaction = CompactionManager(
+                compaction_threshold=50,
+                keep_recent=20
+            )
+        else:
+            self._compaction = None
+
+        # Session
+        self._session = get_session()
+        self._session.exposed.task_type = TaskType.RUN_OPTIMIZATION
+
+        # Statistics
+        self._stats = {
+            "trials_observed": 0,
+            "successful_trials": 0,
+            "failed_trials": 0,
+            "insights_generated": 0
+        }
+
+        # Hook into runner's objective function
+        self._original_objective = runner._objective_function
+        runner._objective_function = self._wrapped_objective
+
+    def _wrapped_objective(self, trial) -> float:
+        """
+        Wrapped objective function that captures outcomes.
+        """
+        start_time = time.time()
+        trial_number = trial.number
+
+        # Record trial start
+        if self._compaction:
+            from .compaction import ContextEvent
+            self._compaction.add_event(ContextEvent(
+                timestamp=datetime.now(),
+                event_type=EventType.TRIAL_START,
+                summary=f"Trial {trial_number} starting"
+            ))
+
+        try:
+            # Run original objective
+            result = self._original_objective(trial)
+
+            # Record success
+            duration = time.time() - start_time
+            self._record_success(trial_number, result, trial.params, duration)
+
+            return result
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Record failure
+            duration = time.time() - start_time
+            self._record_failure(trial_number, str(e), trial.params, duration)
+            raise
+
+    def _record_success(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        objective_value: float,
+        params: Dict[str, Any],
+        duration: float
+    ) -> None:
+        """Record successful trial."""
+        self._stats["trials_observed"] += 1
+        self._stats["successful_trials"] += 1
+
+        if self._compaction:
+            self._compaction.add_trial_event(
+                trial_number=trial_number,
+                success=True,
+                objective=objective_value,
+                duration=duration
+            )
+
+        # Process through feedback loop
+        self._feedback_loop.process_trial_result(
+            trial_number=trial_number,
+            success=True,
+            objective_value=objective_value,
+            design_variables=dict(params),
+            context_items_used=list(self._playbook.items.keys())[:10]
+        )
+
+        # Update session
+        self._session.add_action(f"Trial {trial_number}: obj={objective_value:.4g}")
+
+    def _record_failure(
+        self,
+        trial_number: int,
+        error: str,
+        params: Dict[str, Any],
+        duration: float
+    ) -> None:
+        """Record failed trial."""
+        self._stats["trials_observed"] += 1
+        self._stats["failed_trials"] += 1
+
+        if self._compaction:
+            self._compaction.add_trial_event(
+                trial_number=trial_number,
+                success=False,
+                duration=duration
+            )
+            self._compaction.add_error_event(error, "trial_failure")
+
+        # Process through feedback loop
+        self._feedback_loop.process_trial_result(
+            trial_number=trial_number,
+            success=False,
+            objective_value=0.0,
+            design_variables=dict(params),
+            errors=[error]
+        )
+
+        # Update session
+        self._session.add_error(f"Trial {trial_number}: {error[:100]}")
+
+    def run(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        """
+        Run optimization with context engineering.
+
+        Passes through to wrapped runner.run() with context tracking.
+        """
+        # Update session state
+        study_name = kwargs.get('study_name', 'unknown')
+        self._session.exposed.study_name = study_name
+        self._session.exposed.study_status = "running"
+
+        try:
+            # Run optimization
+            result = self._runner.run(*args, **kwargs)
+
+            # Finalize context engineering
+            self._finalize(study_name)
+
+            return result
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._session.add_error(f"Study failed: {str(e)}")
+            raise
+
+    def _finalize(self, study_name: str) -> None:
+        """Finalize context engineering after optimization."""
+        total_trials = self._stats["trials_observed"]
+        success_rate = (
+            self._stats["successful_trials"] / total_trials
+            if total_trials > 0 else 0
+        )
+
+        # Finalize feedback loop
+        result = self._feedback_loop.finalize_study({
+            "name": study_name,
+            "total_trials": total_trials,
+            "best_value": getattr(self._runner, 'best_value', 0),
+            "convergence_rate": success_rate
+        })
+
+        self._stats["insights_generated"] = result.get("insights_added", 0)
+
+        # Update session
+        self._session.exposed.study_status = "completed"
+        self._session.exposed.trials_completed = total_trials
+
+    def get_learning_report(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get report on what the system learned."""
+        return {
+            "statistics": self._stats,
+            "playbook_size": len(self._playbook.items),
+            "playbook_stats": self._playbook.get_stats(),
+            "feedback_stats": self._feedback_loop.get_statistics(),
+            "top_insights": self._feedback_loop.get_top_performers(10),
+            "compaction_stats": (
+                self._compaction.get_stats() if self._compaction else None
+            )
+        }
+
+    def get_context(self) -> str:
+        """Get current context string for LLM."""
+        parts = [self._session.get_llm_context()]
+
+        if self._compaction:
+            parts.append(self._compaction.get_context_string())
+
+        playbook_context = self._playbook.get_context_for_task("optimization")
+        if playbook_context:
+            parts.append(playbook_context)
+
+        return "\n\n---\n\n".join(parts)
+
+    def __getattr__(self, name):
+        """Delegate unknown attributes to wrapped runner."""
+        return getattr(self._runner, name)

optimization_engine/context/session_state.py

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+"""
+Atomizer Session State - Context Isolation Management
+
+Part of the ACE (Agentic Context Engineering) implementation for Atomizer.
+
+Implements the "Write-Select-Compress-Isolate" pattern:
+- Exposed fields are sent to LLM at every turn
+- Isolated fields are accessed selectively when needed
+- Automatic compression of old data
+
+This ensures efficient context usage while maintaining
+access to full historical data when needed.
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Any
+from datetime import datetime
+from enum import Enum
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+class TaskType(Enum):
+    """Types of tasks Claude can perform in Atomizer."""
+    CREATE_STUDY = "create_study"
+    RUN_OPTIMIZATION = "run_optimization"
+    MONITOR_PROGRESS = "monitor_progress"
+    ANALYZE_RESULTS = "analyze_results"
+    DEBUG_ERROR = "debug_error"
+    CONFIGURE_SETTINGS = "configure_settings"
+    EXPORT_DATA = "export_data"
+    NEURAL_ACCELERATION = "neural_acceleration"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ExposedState:
+    """
+    State exposed to LLM at every turn.
+
+    Keep this minimal - only what's needed for immediate context.
+    Everything here counts against token budget every turn.
+    """
+
+    # Current task context
+    task_type: Optional[TaskType] = None
+    current_objective: str = ""
+
+    # Recent history (compressed)
+    recent_actions: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    recent_errors: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+    # Active study summary
+    study_name: Optional[str] = None
+    study_status: str = "unknown"
+    trials_completed: int = 0
+    trials_total: int = 0
+    best_value: Optional[float] = None
+    best_trial: Optional[int] = None
+
+    # Playbook excerpt (most relevant items)
+    active_playbook_items: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+    # Constraints for context size
+    MAX_ACTIONS: int = 10
+    MAX_ERRORS: int = 5
+    MAX_PLAYBOOK_ITEMS: int = 15
+
+
+@dataclass
+class IsolatedState:
+    """
+    State isolated from LLM - accessed selectively.
+
+    This data is NOT included in every context window.
+    Load specific fields when explicitly needed.
+    """
+
+    # Full optimization history (can be large)
+    full_trial_history: List[Dict[str, Any]] = field(default_factory=list)
+
+    # NX session state (heavy, complex)
+    nx_model_path: Optional[str] = None
+    nx_expressions: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    nx_sim_path: Optional[str] = None
+
+    # Neural network cache
+    neural_predictions: Dict[str, float] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    surrogate_model_path: Optional[str] = None
+
+    # Full playbook (loaded on demand)
+    full_playbook_path: Optional[str] = None
+
+    # Debug information
+    last_solver_output: str = ""
+    last_f06_content: str = ""
+    last_solver_returncode: Optional[int] = None
+
+    # Configuration snapshots
+    optimization_config: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    study_config: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class AtomizerSessionState:
+    """
+    Complete session state with exposure control.
+
+    The exposed state is automatically injected into every LLM context.
+    The isolated state is accessed only when explicitly needed.
+
+    Usage:
+        session = AtomizerSessionState(session_id="session_001")
+        session.exposed.task_type = TaskType.CREATE_STUDY
+        session.add_action("Created study directory")
+
+        # Get context for LLM
+        context = session.get_llm_context()
+
+        # Access isolated data when needed
+        f06 = session.load_isolated_data("last_f06_content")
+    """
+
+    session_id: str
+    created_at: str = field(default_factory=lambda: datetime.now().isoformat())
+    last_updated: str = field(default_factory=lambda: datetime.now().isoformat())
+
+    exposed: ExposedState = field(default_factory=ExposedState)
+    isolated: IsolatedState = field(default_factory=IsolatedState)
+
+    def get_llm_context(self) -> str:
+        """
+        Generate context string for LLM consumption.
+
+        Only includes exposed state - isolated state requires
+        explicit access via load_isolated_data().
+
+        Returns:
+            Formatted markdown context string
+        """
+        lines = [
+            "## Current Session State",
+            "",
+            f"**Task**: {self.exposed.task_type.value if self.exposed.task_type else 'Not set'}",
+            f"**Objective**: {self.exposed.current_objective or 'None specified'}",
+            "",
+        ]
+
+        # Study context
+        if self.exposed.study_name:
+            progress = ""
+            if self.exposed.trials_total > 0:
+                pct = (self.exposed.trials_completed / self.exposed.trials_total) * 100
+                progress = f" ({pct:.0f}%)"
+
+            lines.extend([
+                f"### Active Study: {self.exposed.study_name}",
+                f"- Status: {self.exposed.study_status}",
+                f"- Trials: {self.exposed.trials_completed}/{self.exposed.trials_total}{progress}",
+            ])
+
+            if self.exposed.best_value is not None:
+                lines.append(f"- Best: {self.exposed.best_value:.6g} (trial #{self.exposed.best_trial})")
+            lines.append("")
+
+        # Recent actions
+        if self.exposed.recent_actions:
+            lines.append("### Recent Actions")
+            for action in self.exposed.recent_actions[-5:]:
+                lines.append(f"- {action}")
+            lines.append("")
+
+        # Recent errors (highlight these)
+        if self.exposed.recent_errors:
+            lines.append("### Recent Errors (address these)")
+            for error in self.exposed.recent_errors:
+                lines.append(f"- {error}")
+            lines.append("")
+
+        # Relevant playbook items
+        if self.exposed.active_playbook_items:
+            lines.append("### Relevant Knowledge")
+            for item in self.exposed.active_playbook_items:
+                lines.append(f"- {item}")
+            lines.append("")
+
+        return "\n".join(lines)
+
+    def add_action(self, action: str) -> None:
+        """
+        Record an action (auto-compresses old actions).
+
+        Args:
+            action: Description of the action taken
+        """
+        timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%H:%M:%S")
+        self.exposed.recent_actions.append(f"[{timestamp}] {action}")
+
+        # Compress if over limit
+        if len(self.exposed.recent_actions) > self.exposed.MAX_ACTIONS:
+            # Keep first, summarize middle, keep last 5
+            first = self.exposed.recent_actions[0]
+            last_five = self.exposed.recent_actions[-5:]
+            middle_count = len(self.exposed.recent_actions) - 6
+
+            self.exposed.recent_actions = (
+                [first] +
+                [f"... ({middle_count} earlier actions)"] +
+                last_five
+            )
+
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def add_error(self, error: str, error_type: str = "") -> None:
+        """
+        Record an error for LLM attention.
+
+        Errors are preserved more aggressively than actions
+        because they need to be addressed.
+
+        Args:
+            error: Error message
+            error_type: Optional error classification
+        """
+        prefix = f"[{error_type}] " if error_type else ""
+        self.exposed.recent_errors.append(f"{prefix}{error}")
+
+        # Keep most recent errors
+        self.exposed.recent_errors = self.exposed.recent_errors[-self.exposed.MAX_ERRORS:]
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def clear_errors(self) -> None:
+        """Clear all recorded errors (after they're addressed)."""
+        self.exposed.recent_errors = []
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def update_study_status(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        status: str,
+        trials_completed: int,
+        trials_total: int,
+        best_value: Optional[float] = None,
+        best_trial: Optional[int] = None
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Update the study status in exposed state.
+
+        Args:
+            name: Study name
+            status: Current status (running, completed, failed, etc.)
+            trials_completed: Number of completed trials
+            trials_total: Total planned trials
+            best_value: Best objective value found
+            best_trial: Trial number with best value
+        """
+        self.exposed.study_name = name
+        self.exposed.study_status = status
+        self.exposed.trials_completed = trials_completed
+        self.exposed.trials_total = trials_total
+        self.exposed.best_value = best_value
+        self.exposed.best_trial = best_trial
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def set_playbook_items(self, items: List[str]) -> None:
+        """
+        Set the active playbook items for context.
+
+        Args:
+            items: List of playbook item context strings
+        """
+        self.exposed.active_playbook_items = items[:self.exposed.MAX_PLAYBOOK_ITEMS]
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def load_isolated_data(self, key: str) -> Any:
+        """
+        Explicitly load isolated data when needed.
+
+        Use this when you need access to heavy data that
+        shouldn't be in every context window.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Attribute name in IsolatedState
+
+        Returns:
+            The isolated data value, or None if not found
+        """
+        return getattr(self.isolated, key, None)
+
+    def set_isolated_data(self, key: str, value: Any) -> None:
+        """
+        Set isolated data.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Attribute name in IsolatedState
+            value: Value to set
+        """
+        if hasattr(self.isolated, key):
+            setattr(self.isolated, key, value)
+            self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def add_trial_to_history(self, trial_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+        """
+        Add a trial to the full history (isolated state).
+
+        Args:
+            trial_data: Dictionary with trial information
+        """
+        trial_data["recorded_at"] = datetime.now().isoformat()
+        self.isolated.full_trial_history.append(trial_data)
+        self.last_updated = datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+    def get_trial_history_summary(self, last_n: int = 10) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Get summary of recent trials from isolated history.
+
+        Args:
+            last_n: Number of recent trials to return
+
+        Returns:
+            List of trial summary dictionaries
+        """
+        return self.isolated.full_trial_history[-last_n:]
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Convert to dictionary for serialization."""
+        return {
+            "session_id": self.session_id,
+            "created_at": self.created_at,
+            "last_updated": self.last_updated,
+            "exposed": {
+                "task_type": self.exposed.task_type.value if self.exposed.task_type else None,
+                "current_objective": self.exposed.current_objective,
+                "recent_actions": self.exposed.recent_actions,
+                "recent_errors": self.exposed.recent_errors,
+                "study_name": self.exposed.study_name,
+                "study_status": self.exposed.study_status,
+                "trials_completed": self.exposed.trials_completed,
+                "trials_total": self.exposed.trials_total,
+                "best_value": self.exposed.best_value,
+                "best_trial": self.exposed.best_trial,
+                "active_playbook_items": self.exposed.active_playbook_items
+            },
+            "isolated": {
+                "nx_model_path": self.isolated.nx_model_path,
+                "nx_sim_path": self.isolated.nx_sim_path,
+                "surrogate_model_path": self.isolated.surrogate_model_path,
+                "full_playbook_path": self.isolated.full_playbook_path,
+                "trial_history_count": len(self.isolated.full_trial_history)
+            }
+        }
+
+    def save(self, path: Path) -> None:
+        """
+        Save session state to JSON.
+
+        Note: Full trial history is saved to a separate file
+        to keep the main state file manageable.
+
+        Args:
+            path: Path to save state file
+        """
+        path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+        # Save main state
+        with open(path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            json.dump(self.to_dict(), f, indent=2)
+
+        # Save trial history separately if large
+        if len(self.isolated.full_trial_history) > 0:
+            history_path = path.with_suffix('.history.json')
+            with open(history_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                json.dump(self.isolated.full_trial_history, f, indent=2)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def load(cls, path: Path) -> "AtomizerSessionState":
+        """
+        Load session state from JSON.
+
+        Args:
+            path: Path to state file
+
+        Returns:
+            Loaded session state (or new state if file doesn't exist)
+        """
+        if not path.exists():
+            return cls(session_id=f"session_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}")
+
+        with open(path, encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            data = json.load(f)
+
+        state = cls(
+            session_id=data.get("session_id", "unknown"),
+            created_at=data.get("created_at", datetime.now().isoformat()),
+            last_updated=data.get("last_updated", datetime.now().isoformat())
+        )
+
+        # Load exposed state
+        exposed = data.get("exposed", {})
+        if exposed.get("task_type"):
+            state.exposed.task_type = TaskType(exposed["task_type"])
+        state.exposed.current_objective = exposed.get("current_objective", "")
+        state.exposed.recent_actions = exposed.get("recent_actions", [])
+        state.exposed.recent_errors = exposed.get("recent_errors", [])
+        state.exposed.study_name = exposed.get("study_name")
+        state.exposed.study_status = exposed.get("study_status", "unknown")
+        state.exposed.trials_completed = exposed.get("trials_completed", 0)
+        state.exposed.trials_total = exposed.get("trials_total", 0)
+        state.exposed.best_value = exposed.get("best_value")
+        state.exposed.best_trial = exposed.get("best_trial")
+        state.exposed.active_playbook_items = exposed.get("active_playbook_items", [])
+
+        # Load isolated state metadata
+        isolated = data.get("isolated", {})
+        state.isolated.nx_model_path = isolated.get("nx_model_path")
+        state.isolated.nx_sim_path = isolated.get("nx_sim_path")
+        state.isolated.surrogate_model_path = isolated.get("surrogate_model_path")
+        state.isolated.full_playbook_path = isolated.get("full_playbook_path")
+
+        # Load trial history from separate file if exists
+        history_path = path.with_suffix('.history.json')
+        if history_path.exists():
+            with open(history_path, encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                state.isolated.full_trial_history = json.load(f)
+
+        return state
+
+
+# Convenience functions for session management
+_active_session: Optional[AtomizerSessionState] = None
+
+
+def get_session() -> AtomizerSessionState:
+    """
+    Get the active session state.
+
+    Creates a new session if none exists.
+
+    Returns:
+        The active AtomizerSessionState
+    """
+    global _active_session
+    if _active_session is None:
+        _active_session = AtomizerSessionState(
+            session_id=f"session_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
+        )
+    return _active_session
+
+
+def set_session(session: AtomizerSessionState) -> None:
+    """
+    Set the active session.
+
+    Args:
+        session: Session state to make active
+    """
+    global _active_session
+    _active_session = session
+
+
+def clear_session() -> None:
+    """Clear the active session."""
+    global _active_session
+    _active_session = None

optimization_engine/plugins/post_solve/error_tracker.py

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+"""
+Error Tracker Hook - Context Engineering Integration
+
+Preserves solver errors and failures in context for learning.
+Based on Manus insight: "leave the wrong turns in the context"
+
+This hook:
+1. Captures solver errors and failures
+2. Classifies error types for playbook categorization
+3. Extracts relevant F06 content for analysis
+4. Records errors to session state and LAC
+
+Hook Point: post_solve
+Priority: 100 (run early to capture before cleanup)
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+from datetime import datetime
+from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
+import json
+import re
+
+
+def classify_error(error_msg: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Classify error type for playbook categorization.
+
+    Args:
+        error_msg: Error message text
+
+    Returns:
+        Error classification string
+    """
+    error_lower = error_msg.lower()
+
+    # Check patterns in priority order
+    if any(x in error_lower for x in ['convergence', 'did not converge', 'diverge']):
+        return "convergence_failure"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['mesh', 'element', 'distorted', 'jacobian']):
+        return "mesh_error"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['singular', 'matrix', 'pivot', 'ill-conditioned']):
+        return "singularity"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['memory', 'allocation', 'out of memory']):
+        return "memory_error"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['license', 'checkout']):
+        return "license_error"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['boundary', 'constraint', 'spc', 'rigid body']):
+        return "boundary_condition_error"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['timeout', 'time limit']):
+        return "timeout_error"
+    elif any(x in error_lower for x in ['file', 'not found', 'missing']):
+        return "file_error"
+    else:
+        return "unknown_error"
+
+
+def extract_f06_error(f06_path: Optional[str], max_chars: int = 500) -> str:
+    """
+    Extract error section from F06 file.
+
+    Args:
+        f06_path: Path to F06 file
+        max_chars: Maximum characters to extract
+
+    Returns:
+        Error section content or empty string
+    """
+    if not f06_path:
+        return ""
+
+    path = Path(f06_path)
+    if not path.exists():
+        return ""
+
+    try:
+        with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8', errors='ignore') as f:
+            content = f.read()
+
+        # Look for error indicators
+        error_markers = [
+            "*** USER FATAL",
+            "*** SYSTEM FATAL",
+            "*** USER WARNING",
+            "*** SYSTEM WARNING",
+            "FATAL ERROR",
+            "ERROR MESSAGE"
+        ]
+
+        for marker in error_markers:
+            if marker in content:
+                idx = content.index(marker)
+                # Extract surrounding context
+                start = max(0, idx - 100)
+                end = min(len(content), idx + max_chars)
+                return content[start:end].strip()
+
+        # If no explicit error marker, check for convergence messages
+        convergence_patterns = [
+            r"CONVERGENCE NOT ACHIEVED",
+            r"SOLUTION DID NOT CONVERGE",
+            r"DIVERGENCE DETECTED"
+        ]
+
+        for pattern in convergence_patterns:
+            match = re.search(pattern, content, re.IGNORECASE)
+            if match:
+                idx = match.start()
+                start = max(0, idx - 50)
+                end = min(len(content), idx + max_chars)
+                return content[start:end].strip()
+
+        return ""
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        return f"Error reading F06: {str(e)}"
+
+
+def find_f06_file(working_dir: str, sim_file: str = "") -> Optional[Path]:
+    """
+    Find the F06 file in the working directory.
+
+    Args:
+        working_dir: Working directory path
+        sim_file: Simulation file name (for naming pattern)
+
+    Returns:
+        Path to F06 file or None
+    """
+    work_path = Path(working_dir)
+
+    # Try common patterns
+    patterns = [
+        "*.f06",
+        "*-solution*.f06",
+        "*_sim*.f06"
+    ]
+
+    for pattern in patterns:
+        matches = list(work_path.glob(pattern))
+        if matches:
+            # Return most recently modified
+            return max(matches, key=lambda p: p.stat().st_mtime)
+
+    return None
+
+
+def track_error(context: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Hook that preserves errors for context learning.
+
+    Called at post_solve after solver completes.
+    Captures error information regardless of success/failure
+    to enable learning from both outcomes.
+
+    Args:
+        context: Hook context with trial information
+
+    Returns:
+        Dictionary with error tracking results
+    """
+    trial_number = context.get('trial_number', -1)
+    working_dir = context.get('working_dir', '.')
+    output_dir = context.get('output_dir', working_dir)
+    solver_returncode = context.get('solver_returncode', 0)
+
+    # Determine if this is an error case
+    # (solver returncode non-zero, or explicit error flag)
+    is_error = (
+        solver_returncode != 0 or
+        context.get('error', False) or
+        context.get('solver_failed', False)
+    )
+
+    if not is_error:
+        # No error to track, but still record success for learning
+        return {"error_tracked": False, "trial_success": True}
+
+    # Find and extract F06 error info
+    f06_path = context.get('f06_path')
+    if not f06_path:
+        f06_file = find_f06_file(working_dir, context.get('sim_file', ''))
+        if f06_file:
+            f06_path = str(f06_file)
+
+    f06_snippet = extract_f06_error(f06_path)
+
+    # Get error message from context or F06
+    error_message = context.get('error_message', '')
+    if not error_message and f06_snippet:
+        # Extract first line of F06 error as message
+        lines = f06_snippet.strip().split('\n')
+        error_message = lines[0][:200] if lines else "Unknown solver error"
+
+    # Classify error
+    error_type = classify_error(error_message or f06_snippet)
+
+    # Build error record
+    error_info = {
+        "trial": trial_number,
+        "timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+        "solver_returncode": solver_returncode,
+        "error_type": error_type,
+        "error_message": error_message,
+        "f06_snippet": f06_snippet[:1000] if f06_snippet else "",
+        "design_variables": context.get('design_variables', {}),
+        "working_dir": working_dir
+    }
+
+    # Save to error log (append mode - accumulate errors)
+    error_log_path = Path(output_dir) / "error_history.jsonl"
+    try:
+        error_log_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        with open(error_log_path, 'a', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            f.write(json.dumps(error_info) + "\n")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Warning: Could not write error log: {e}")
+
+    # Try to update session state if context engineering is active
+    try:
+        from optimization_engine.context.session_state import get_session
+        session = get_session()
+        session.add_error(
+            f"Trial {trial_number}: {error_type} - {error_message[:100]}",
+            error_type=error_type
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass  # Context module not available
+
+    # Try to record to LAC if available
+    try:
+        from knowledge_base.lac import get_lac
+        lac = get_lac()
+        lac.record_insight(
+            category="failure",
+            context=f"Trial {trial_number} solver error",
+            insight=f"{error_type}: {error_message[:200]}",
+            confidence=0.7,
+            tags=["solver", error_type, "automatic"]
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass  # LAC not available
+
+    return {
+        "error_tracked": True,
+        "error_type": error_type,
+        "error_message": error_message[:200],
+        "f06_extracted": bool(f06_snippet)
+    }
+
+
+# Hook registration metadata
+HOOK_CONFIG = {
+    "name": "error_tracker",
+    "hook_point": "post_solve",
+    "priority": 100,  # Run early to capture before cleanup
+    "enabled": True,
+    "description": "Preserves solver errors for context learning"
+}
+
+
+# Make the function discoverable by hook manager
+def get_hook():
+    """Return the hook function for registration."""
+    return track_error
+
+
+# For direct plugin discovery
+__all__ = ['track_error', 'HOOK_CONFIG', 'get_hook']