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Empty files read as empty, plus a new kind of background memory task

Empty files are now read as empty text, and a new post-turn memory background task type and notice counter appear

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Unclear It is not clear whether the new post-turn memory tasks are ever started or what they do.

What

Several small internal changes:

  • reading a file now decides between skipping it, treating it as empty, or reading it, and an empty file gives empty text
  • a new background task type for memory after a turn is recognised alongside the existing ones
  • each session now keeps count of which notices have been shown
  • the list of output files is now capped by a size limit
Why

Most of this is groundwork with little to see yet. Empty files are now handled as their own case when read.

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The writer flagged doubtIt is not clear whether the new post-turn memory tasks are ever started or what they do.

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