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 # Custodian Brief — phase-memory
 
 **Domain:** markitect  
-**Last synced:** 2026-05-18 20:52 UTC  
+**Last synced:** 2026-05-18 21:21 UTC  
 **State Hub:** http://127.0.0.1:8000 *(adjust if running on a remote machine)*
 
 ## Active Workstreams
 
-*(none — repo may need first-session setup)*
+### Refinement Hardening And Operational Readiness
+Progress: 0/6 done  |  workstream_id: `a427c05f-0ff5-49d1-b719-7dfd4f1f8571`
+
+**Open tasks:**
+- · T01 - Bring service runner to contract parity  `2b3c6eb4`
+- · T02 - Harden local persistence migration and repair  `2c19cfb0`
+- · T03 - Expand evaluation fixtures and gates  `cdce1c6a`
+- · T04 - Add adapter pack compatibility manifests  `602c22bb`
+- · T05 - Make policy/audit retention inspectable  `c4fa6001`
+- · T06 - Improve operational developer experience  `f4674eaf`
 
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 ## MCP Orientation (when available)