Review Tensions

Review unresolved contradictions between beliefs in the knowledge base.

Instructions

1. •Use mcp__valence_substrate__tension_list to get unresolved tensions
2. •For each tension, present clearly:
   • •The two conflicting beliefs
   • •Their confidence levels
   • •Their sources and creation dates
   • •The type and severity of conflict
3. •For each tension, suggest possible resolutions:
   • •Supersede A with B: B is more recent/accurate
   • •Supersede B with A: A is more recent/accurate
   • •Keep both: They're actually compatible (mark as accepted)
   • •Archive both: Both are outdated
4. •Ask the user how to resolve, or auto-resolve if clear
5. •Use mcp__valence_substrate__tension_resolve to record resolution

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Minimum Severity

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Limit

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Limit

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Execution Steps

1. •

   List tensions

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   tension_list(status="detected", severity="{{ severity | default: 'low' }}", limit={{ limit | default: 10 }})
   

2. •

   Present each tension Format:

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   ## Tension #N ({{ severity }})
   
   **Belief A** (confidence: X, created: DATE)
   > [content of belief A]
   Source: [source info]
   
   **Belief B** (confidence: Y, created: DATE)
   > [content of belief B]
   Source: [source info]
   
   **Conflict type**: [contradiction/temporal_conflict/etc.]
   
   **Suggested resolution**: [your recommendation]
   

3. •

   Get user decision (unless auto-resolvable) Ask: "How would you like to resolve this?" Options:

   • •Keep A (supersede B)
   • •Keep B (supersede A)
   • •Keep both (they're compatible)
   • •Archive both (outdated)
4. •

   Apply resolution

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   tension_resolve(tension_id, resolution="user explanation", action="chosen_action")
   

Auto-Resolution Guidelines

You may auto-resolve (with explanation) when:

• •One belief is clearly more recent AND has higher confidence
• •One belief explicitly contradicts documented facts
• •The "conflict" is actually just different phrasing (mark as accepted)

Always explain your reasoning if auto-resolving.

When to Escalate

Ask the user when:

• •Both beliefs have similar confidence/recency
• •The conflict involves preferences or opinions
• •Resolution requires domain expertise
• •The stakes seem high (architectural decisions, etc.)