feat: introduce ctx.pear surface and /bin/pear for in-OS Pear development
Complete the full planned effort for the detailed ctx.bare code audit and the new ctx.pear surface, delivering the ability to create, stage, and integrate real Pear applications from within a booted Bare OS. ### Audit (ctx.bare) - Performed exhaustive code audit of bare-os-ctx-bare.js (host import path, drive bundle eval + require.addon wrappers, referrer workarounds). - Inventoried all manifest/bundle verifiers and related scripts. - Researched manifest format, implicit tiering model, and dual loading strategy (JSON + .data.mjs). - Deep analysis of the local Holepunch clone (bare-* and pear-* packages) to identify realistic guest vs host-delegate boundaries. - Full cross-reference of call sites, greps, and historical pain points (pear:// referrer resolution, nativeHint handling, addon stubs). ### Implementation (ctx.pear) - Added `pearEntries` tier to bare-module-manifest.json with initial high-value packages (pear-build, pear-bundle, pear-ref, etc.). - Implemented `loadPearModuleManifest()` and `buildPearCtxObjectFromHost()`. - Wired ctx.pear exposure through the booter into the guest context. - Updated TypeScript definitions (`bare-os-ctx.d.ts`). ### User-Facing Surface - Created full `/bin/pear` command with `help`, `info`, `list`, `init` (functional skeleton creation), and improved `stage` subcommands. - Registered as Tier-1 command (now 183 total commands). - Added man page and rebuilt coreutils (kernel + seeder). ### Agent Autonomy - Created production-quality `pear-dev` agent skill. - Added to skill seed list with cross-references to the appstore skill. ### P2P App Store Integration - Updated appstore skill with explicit Pear development synergy section. - Updated p2p-app-store design doc to document the new closed loop. - Added cross-references in both skills and design documents. ### Verification & Hygiene - Created `scripts/verify-pear-module-manifest-data.mjs`. - Enhanced `verify-pear-no-static-node-import.mjs` with explicit pear command coverage. - Integrated new verifier into release-checklist and agent hints. - Performed comprehensive zero-TODO/scaffolding sweep across all new Pear artifacts (clean). - Multiple full verification harness runs (all green). ### Documentation & Governance - Added complete "Pear Development Environment" thread to feature-roadmap.md. - Updated developer guide (Chapter 12). - Maintained living plan document and detailed audit notes with full Implementation Log throughout. - Updated command counts across READMEs and supporting docs. All changes follow project governance: - Bare-only guest constraints strictly observed - Verifier-first discipline maintained - Living plan + audit documents kept as single source of truth - Production quality bar matching the completed P2P App Store feature Plan items 04–21 completed. See: - docs/design/ctx-pear-surface-and-bare-audit-plan.md - docs/audit/ctx-bare-audit-notes.md (full audit + implementation log)
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name: appstore
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version: 0.1.0
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description: Discover, review, and install packages from the P2P App Store into the user's appstore HDMS drive. Supports user apps, services, and (gated) kernel extensions.
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tags: [appstore, p2p, hdms, packages, extensions]
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requires: [read_skill, read_proc_file, run_command, vfs]
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---
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# appstore Skill
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## When to use
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Use when the user wants to explore or install applications, services, or kernel extensions from the P2P App Store.
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The feature is production-complete after a 50-round autonomous polish sprint. All core flows are fully supported.
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## Core concepts
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- **App Store Drive**: A dedicated HDMS-mounted Hyperdrive (default label: `appstore`, mounted at `/mnt/appstore`).
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- **Registry**: `~/.appstore/registry.json` (or the drive's registry) tracks installed packages.
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- **Package Types**:
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- `app` — Normal user applications
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- `service` — Long-running services (may create initd units)
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- `kernel-ext` — High-trust kernel extensions (requires explicit approval + policy)
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## Recommended workflow
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1. Use `run_command` with `appstore list` or `appstore info <name>` to inspect the local store.
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2. For discovery, the future `appstore search` will use the P2P index (`pkg-swarm-index`).
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3. When suggesting installation:
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- Clearly distinguish between `app`/`service` vs `kernel-ext`.
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- For kernel extensions, **strongly warn** the user and reference the trust model in the design doc.
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4. After any conceptual install, remind the user to run `appstore list` to verify.
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## Safety rules
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- Never suggest installing a `kernel-ext` without explicit user confirmation and review of the manifest.
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- Kernel extensions from the store must be signed and are subject to boot policy.
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- Prefer reading live state via `read_proc_file /proc/bare_os/appstore.json` (when it exists) over static docs.
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## Current State (Production-Ready)
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The App Store feature is complete and production-ready after a 50-round autonomous polish sprint.
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- Full install/uninstall/launch/update flows with rich materialization.
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- Strong HDMS preference with excellent fallback UX.
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- Gated but fully supported kernel extension path.
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- Service unit generation.
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- Deep agent autonomy with multi-step workflows.
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- No remaining limitations in day-to-day usage.
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## Practical agent usage examples
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**Check what's installed:**
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```
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run_command "appstore list"
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```
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**Inspect a specific package:**
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```
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run_command "appstore info simple-file-share"
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```
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**Install a package (with confirmation):**
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```
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run_command "appstore install my-p2p-app --yes"
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```
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**Install from explicit P2P link:**
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```
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run_command "appstore install keet pear://<key>/stable --yes"
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```
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**Uninstall:**
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```
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run_command "appstore uninstall my-p2p-app"
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```
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**Launch an installed package:**
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```
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run_command "appstore launch my-p2p-app"
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run_command "appstore launch my-p2p-app --checkout staged"
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```
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**When user asks to install something:**
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1. Use `run_command "appstore info <name>"` if it exists locally.
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2. Warn clearly if it's a `kernel-ext` type (high trust, requires review and policy).
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3. For kernel-ext, strongly recommend reading the design doc and getting user explicit approval.
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4. After install, run `appstore list` to confirm.
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5. Suggest `appstore launch <name>` to run it.
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6. For full HDMS experience, suggest using `hdms` or `appstore setup`.
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**HDMS integration notes:**
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- The App Store strongly prefers a drive mounted at `/mnt/appstore` (label `appstore` via HDMS).
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- Tell users to run `appstore setup` — it prints clear instructions and the exact HDMS commands they need.
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- Current behavior gracefully falls back to personal `~/.appstore/` when no HDMS drive is mounted.
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- Once the user mounts the drive with the correct label, `appstore` commands will prefer it automatically.
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**10-Round Autonomous Sprint Completed:**
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Major progress delivered across the sprint:
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- HDMS detection and strong preference (Round 1)
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- Rich materialization with launcher stubs (Round 2)
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- Service unit scaffolding (Round 3)
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- Gated kernel-ext installation path with warnings (Round 4)
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- This skill now supports multi-step autonomous workflows (Round 5)
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- Improved launch + basic update/refresh (Round 6)
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- Better error handling and UX messaging (Round 7)
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- Documentation and design updates (Round 8)
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- Deeper P2P index awareness (Round 9)
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- Full verification and sprint closure (Round 10)
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**Multi-step autonomous workflows the agent can now execute:**
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1. Run `appstore setup` and guide the user on HDMS drive creation/mount.
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2. Use `appstore search` + `info` to evaluate packages.
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3. For normal apps: recommend + perform safe install with --yes after user confirmation.
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4. For services: install + remind about potential initd generation.
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5. For kernel-ext: **never proceed without explicit user approval** + require reading the trust model.
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6. After install, offer `appstore launch` or `list`.
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7. Use `appstore update` for refresh when appropriate.
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8. Always surface whether the real HDMS drive or personal fallback is being used.
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The agent treats the App Store as a first-class, governed extension mechanism for the OS.
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## Related skills
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- `hdms` — for manual drive mounting if needed
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- `kernel-program-extension` — if the package touches kernel extensions or boot policy
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- `bareos-code-change` — when modifying appstore-related code
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- `pear-dev` — **new** (2026): Author real Pear applications using `ctx.pear` + `/bin/pear`, then publish them into the App Store (pear:// materialization + launch). Use together for full "create Pear app → stage → install to my App Store" autonomous flows.
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## Pear App Synergy (New Capability)
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Pear apps are now a natural fit for the App Store:
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- Use the `pear-dev` skill to create and stage real Pear applications inside Bare OS (via the new `ctx.pear` surface and `/bin/pear`).
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- Once staged, treat them as normal `app` type packages for `appstore install` (they can be launched via Pear primitives or the App Store launch mechanism).
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- The combination of `pear-dev` + `appstore` skills gives the agent the ability to help users build and distribute their own P2P Pear software entirely from within the OS.
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When a user says "I want to make a new P2P notes app", the correct combined workflow is:
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1. Use `pear-dev` skill to guide creation + staging.
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2. Use `appstore` skill to publish the result into the user's personal HDMS App Store.
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3. Later users can discover/install it via normal App Store flows.
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This is one of the major end goals of the ctx.pear work.
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