# DEC-001 — Pilot Roster Scope

**Status:** accepted
**Date:** 2026-06-18
**Owner:** Bernd (Coulomb operator)
**Blocks:** LOOP-WP-0001 T02, LOOP-WP-0003 T05

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## Question

Which repositories should participate in the **bootstrap-phase** self-improvement
loops before fleet expansion?

## Context

LOOP-WP-0001 proposes three custodian-domain pilots:

- `kaizen-agentic` — supplier dogfood
- `the-custodian` — state-hub / coordination operator
- `activity-core` — scheduler owner

The full Coulomb fleet has **57 state-hub repos** across 12 domains. Hourly
bootstrap on all repos would create unsustainable task volume.

## Options

### A — Custodian pilot only (recommended default)

**3 repos:** `kaizen-agentic`, `the-custodian`, `activity-core`

| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| All loop infrastructure owners in one batch | Does not exercise coulomb_social domain repos |
| Minimal noise; fast E2E proof | Fleet improvement delayed |
| Aligns with supplier WP-0006 pilot design | |

### B — Custodian pilot + one coulomb_social repo

**4 repos:** option A + `vergabe-teilnahme`

| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Validates engagement under customer domain | Mixed stack (Django app vs infra repos) |
| Product-facing dogfood | Extra setup for app-specific agents |

### C — Domain-stratified mini-pilot (5 repos)

**5 repos:** option A + `reuse-surface` + `vergabe-teilnahme`

| Pros | Cons |
|------|------|
| Covers helix_forge registry + coulomb_social product | More hourly tasks; slower bootstrap exit |
| Exercises LOOP-WP-0003 registry hygiene early | |

## Recommendation

**Option A** for bootstrap; expand via LOOP-WP-0003 domain rollout after
LOOP-WP-0004 approves first promotion to daily.

## Decision record

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Chosen option | **A** — custodian pilot only (3 repos) |
| Decided by | Bernd Worsch |
| Decided at | 2026-06-18 |
| Notes | Fleet expansion via expansion_queue; rotation per ADR-004 when diminishing returns detected |

## On approval

Update `loops/kaizen-stack/roster.yaml` and close LOOP-WP-0001 T02.