feat: enable autonomous mode by default

feat: deprecate -a/--autonomous flag
fix: prevent duplicate process execution in /auto command
fix: disable background monitoring by default
fix: add thread locks to prevent duplicate initialization
fix: remove duplicate detect_process_type function definition
fix: improve thread synchronization for global background services
fix: improve cleanup of background threads on exit
docs: update description in rp/__main__.py
docs: add note about autonomous mode in rp/commands/handlers.py
maintenance: update pyproject.toml version to 1.48.0
maintenance: update rp/__init__.py version to 1.47.1
refactor: sanitize json output in rp/core/assistant.py
refactor: use thread locks in rp/core/autonomous_interactions.py
refactor: use thread locks in rp/core/background_monitor.py
refactor: improve autonomous detection in rp/autonomous/detection.py
refactor: improve context initialization in rp/core/context.py

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,23 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## Version 1.47.1 - 2025-11-09
+
+### Fixed
+- **Duplicate Processes**: Fixed duplicate process execution when running `/auto` command
+  - Disabled background monitoring by default (set `BACKGROUND_MONITOR_ENABLED = False` in config.py)
+  - Added thread locks to prevent duplicate initialization of global monitor and autonomous threads
+  - Removed duplicate `detect_process_type()` function definition in `rp/tools/process_handlers.py`
+  - Background monitoring can be re-enabled via environment variable: `BACKGROUND_MONITOR=1`
+
+### Changed
+- **Autonomous mode is now the default**: All messages and tasks run in autonomous mode by default
+  - Single message mode: `rp "task"` now runs autonomously until completion
+  - Interactive mode: Messages in REPL now run autonomously without needing `/auto`
+  - The `/auto` command still works but shows a deprecation notice
+  - The `-a/--autonomous` flag is now deprecated as it's the default behavior
+- Background monitoring is now opt-in rather than opt-out
+- Added proper thread synchronization for global background services
+- Improved cleanup of background threads on exit
 
 
 
@@ -43,6 +61,12 @@
 
 
 
+## Version 1.47.0 - 2025-11-08
+
+Users can now search for knowledge by category. We've also improved performance and updated the software version to 1.47.0.
+
+**Changes:** 3 files, 40 lines
+**Languages:** Markdown (8 lines), Python (30 lines), TOML (2 lines)
 
 ## Version 1.46.0 - 2025-11-08
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "rp"
-version = "1.46.0"
+version = "1.47.1"
 description = "R python edition. The ultimate autonomous AI CLI."
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.10"

rp/__init__.py

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-__version__ = "1.0.0"
+__version__ = "1.47.1"
 from rp.core import Assistant
 
 __all__ = ["Assistant"]

rp/__main__.py

@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ def main_def():
 
     tracemalloc.start()
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
-        description="RP Assistant - Professional CLI AI assistant with visual effects, cost tracking, and autonomous execution",
+        description="RP Assistant - Professional CLI AI assistant with autonomous execution by default",
         epilog="""
 Examples:
-  rp "What is Python?"                    # Single query
-  rp -i                                   # Interactive mode
+  rp "Create a web scraper"               # Autonomous task execution
+  rp -i                                   # Interactive autonomous mode
   rp -i --model gpt-4                     # Use specific model
   rp --save-session my-task -i            # Save session
   rp --load-session my-task               # Load session
@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ Examples:
   rp --usage                              # Show token usage stats
 
 Features:
+  • Autonomous execution by default - tasks run until completion
   • Visual progress indicators during AI calls
   • Real-time cost tracking for each query
   • Sophisticated CLI with colors and effects
   • Tool execution with status updates
 
 Commands in interactive mode:
-  /auto [task]    - Enter autonomous mode
   /reset          - Clear message history
   /verbose        - Toggle verbose output
   /models         - List available models
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Commands in interactive mode:
     parser.add_argument("-u", "--api-url", help="API endpoint URL")
     parser.add_argument("--model-list-url", help="Model list endpoint URL")
     parser.add_argument("-i", "--interactive", action="store_true", help="Interactive mode")
-    parser.add_argument("-a", "--autonomous", action="store_true", help="Autonomous mode")
+    parser.add_argument("-a", "--autonomous", action="store_true", help="Autonomous mode (now default, this flag is deprecated)")
     parser.add_argument("-v", "--verbose", action="store_true", help="Verbose output")
     parser.add_argument(
         "--debug", action="store_true", help="Enable debug mode with detailed logging"

rp/autonomous/detection.py

@@ -28,13 +28,23 @@ def is_task_complete(response, iteration):
         "cannot complete",
         "impossible to",
     ]
+    simple_response_keywords = [
+        "hello",
+        "hi there",
+        "how can i help",
+        "how can i assist",
+        "what can i do for you",
+    ]
     has_tool_calls = "tool_calls" in message and message["tool_calls"]
     mentions_completion = any((keyword in content for keyword in completion_keywords))
     mentions_error = any((keyword in content for keyword in error_keywords))
+    is_simple_response = any((keyword in content for keyword in simple_response_keywords))
     if mentions_error:
         return True
     if mentions_completion and (not has_tool_calls):
         return True
+    if is_simple_response and iteration >= 1:
+        return True
     if iteration > 5 and (not has_tool_calls):
         return True
     if iteration >= MAX_AUTONOMOUS_ITERATIONS:

rp/autonomous/mode.py

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import base64
 import json
 import logging
 import time
@@ -12,6 +13,17 @@ from rp.ui.progress import ProgressIndicator
 logger = logging.getLogger("rp")
 
 
+def sanitize_for_json(obj):
+    if isinstance(obj, bytes):
+        return base64.b64encode(obj).decode("utf-8")
+    elif isinstance(obj, dict):
+        return {k: sanitize_for_json(v) for k, v in obj.items()}
+    elif isinstance(obj, (list, tuple)):
+        return [sanitize_for_json(item) for item in obj]
+    else:
+        return obj
+
+
 def run_autonomous_mode(assistant, task):
     assistant.autonomous_mode = True
     assistant.autonomous_iterations = 0
@@ -87,8 +99,9 @@ def process_response_autonomous(assistant, response):
                 status = "success" if result.get("status") == "success" else "error"
                 result = truncate_tool_result(result)
                 display_tool_call(func_name, arguments, status, result)
+                sanitized_result = sanitize_for_json(result)
                 tool_results.append(
-                    {"tool_call_id": tool_call["id"], "role": "tool", "content": json.dumps(result)}
+                    {"tool_call_id": tool_call["id"], "role": "tool", "content": json.dumps(sanitized_result)}
                 )
         for result in tool_results:
             assistant.messages.append(result)

rp/commands/handlers.py

@@ -38,14 +38,11 @@ def handle_command(assistant, command):
 
             process_message(assistant, prompt_text)
     elif cmd == "/auto":
-        if len(command_parts) < 2:
-            print(f"{Colors.RED}Usage: /auto [task description]{Colors.RESET}")
-            print(
-                f"{Colors.GRAY}Example: /auto Create a Python web scraper for news sites{Colors.RESET}"
-            )
-            return True
-        task = command_parts[1]
-        run_autonomous_mode(assistant, task)
+        print(f"{Colors.YELLOW}Note: Autonomous mode is now the default behavior.{Colors.RESET}")
+        print(f"{Colors.GRAY}Just type your message directly without /auto{Colors.RESET}")
+        if len(command_parts) >= 2:
+            task = command_parts[1]
+            run_autonomous_mode(assistant, task)
         return True
     if cmd in ["exit", "quit", "q"]:
         return False

rp/config.py

@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ ADVANCED_CONTEXT_ENABLED = True
 CONTEXT_RELEVANCE_THRESHOLD = 0.3
 ADAPTIVE_CONTEXT_MIN = 10
 ADAPTIVE_CONTEXT_MAX = 50
-BACKGROUND_MONITOR_ENABLED = True
+BACKGROUND_MONITOR_ENABLED = False
 BACKGROUND_MONITOR_INTERVAL = 5.0
 AUTONOMOUS_INTERACTION_INTERVAL = 10.0
 MULTIPLEXER_BUFFER_SIZE = 1000

rp/core/assistant.py

@@ -125,15 +125,24 @@ class Assistant:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.warning(f"Could not initialize enhanced features: {e}")
             self.enhanced = None
-        try:
-            start_global_monitor()
-            start_global_autonomous(llm_callback=self._handle_background_updates)
-            self.background_monitoring = True
-            if self.debug:
-                logger.debug("Background monitoring initialized")
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.warning(f"Could not initialize background monitoring: {e}")
+
+        from rp.config import BACKGROUND_MONITOR_ENABLED
+        bg_enabled = os.environ.get("BACKGROUND_MONITOR", str(BACKGROUND_MONITOR_ENABLED)).lower() in ("1", "true", "yes")
+
+        if bg_enabled:
+            try:
+                start_global_monitor()
+                start_global_autonomous(llm_callback=self._handle_background_updates)
+                self.background_monitoring = True
+                if self.debug:
+                    logger.debug("Background monitoring initialized")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Could not initialize background monitoring: {e}")
+                self.background_monitoring = False
+        else:
             self.background_monitoring = False
+            if self.debug:
+                logger.debug("Background monitoring disabled")
 
     def init_database(self):
         try:
@@ -419,16 +428,10 @@ class Assistant:
                     break
                 # If cmd_result is True, the command was handled (e.g., /auto),
                 # and the blocking operation will complete before the next prompt.
-                # If cmd_result is None, it's not a special command, process with LLM.
+                # If cmd_result is None, it's not a special command, process with autonomous mode.
                 elif cmd_result is None:
-                    # Use enhanced processing if available, otherwise fall back to basic processing
-                    if hasattr(self, "enhanced") and self.enhanced:
-                        result = self.enhanced.process_with_enhanced_context(user_input)
-                        if result != self.last_result:
-                            print(result)
-                            self.last_result = result
-                    else:
-                        process_message(self, user_input)
+                    from rp.autonomous import run_autonomous_mode
+                    run_autonomous_mode(self, user_input)
             except EOFError:
                 break
             except KeyboardInterrupt:
@@ -442,7 +445,8 @@ class Assistant:
             message = self.args.message
         else:
             message = sys.stdin.read()
-        process_message(self, message)
+        from rp.autonomous import run_autonomous_mode
+        run_autonomous_mode(self, message)
 
     def run_autonomous(self):
 

rp/core/autonomous_interactions.py

@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@ class AutonomousInteractions:
 
 
 _global_autonomous = None
+_autonomous_lock = threading.Lock()
 
 
 def get_global_autonomous():
@@ -144,15 +145,19 @@ def get_global_autonomous():
 def start_global_autonomous(llm_callback=None):
     """Start global autonomous interactions."""
     global _global_autonomous
-    if _global_autonomous is None:
-        _global_autonomous = AutonomousInteractions()
-    _global_autonomous.start(llm_callback)
+    with _autonomous_lock:
+        if _global_autonomous is None:
+            _global_autonomous = AutonomousInteractions()
+            _global_autonomous.start(llm_callback)
+        elif not _global_autonomous.active:
+            _global_autonomous.start(llm_callback)
     return _global_autonomous
 
 
 def stop_global_autonomous():
     """Stop global autonomous interactions."""
     global _global_autonomous
-    if _global_autonomous:
-        _global_autonomous.stop()
-        _global_autonomous = None
+    with _autonomous_lock:
+        if _global_autonomous:
+            _global_autonomous.stop()
+            _global_autonomous = None

rp/core/background_monitor.py

@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ import time
 
 from rp.multiplexer import get_all_multiplexer_states, get_multiplexer
 
+_monitor_lock = threading.Lock()
+
 
 class BackgroundMonitor:
 
@@ -161,19 +163,25 @@ _global_monitor = None
 def get_global_monitor():
     """Get the global background monitor instance."""
     global _global_monitor
-    if _global_monitor is None:
-        _global_monitor = BackgroundMonitor()
     return _global_monitor
 
 
 def start_global_monitor():
     """Start the global background monitor."""
-    monitor = get_global_monitor()
-    monitor.start()
+    global _global_monitor
+    with _monitor_lock:
+        if _global_monitor is None:
+            _global_monitor = BackgroundMonitor()
+            _global_monitor.start()
+        elif not _global_monitor.active:
+            _global_monitor.start()
+    return _global_monitor
 
 
 def stop_global_monitor():
     """Stop the global background monitor."""
     global _global_monitor
-    if _global_monitor:
-        _global_monitor.stop()
+    with _monitor_lock:
+        if _global_monitor:
+            _global_monitor.stop()
+            _global_monitor = None

rp/core/context.py

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ def init_system_message(args):
         "Be a shell ninja using native OS tools.",
         "Prefer standard Unix utilities over complex scripts.",
         "Use run_command_interactive for commands requiring user input (vim, nano, etc.).",
-        "Use the knowledge base to answer questions. The knowledge base contains preferences and persononal information from user. Also store here that such information. Always synchronize with the knowledge base.",
+        "Use the knowledge base to answer questions and store important user preferences or information when relevant. Avoid storing simple greetings or casual conversation.",
     ]
 
     max_context_size = 10000
@@ -115,50 +115,6 @@ def init_system_message(args):
     if len(system_message) > max_context_size * 3:
         system_message = system_message[: max_context_size * 3] + "\n... [system message truncated]"
     return {"role": "system", "content": system_message}
-    max_context_size = 10000
-    if args.include_env:
-        env_context = "Environment Variables:\n"
-        for key, value in os.environ.items():
-            if not key.startswith("_"):
-                env_context += f"{key}={value}\n"
-        if len(env_context) > max_context_size:
-            env_context = env_context[:max_context_size] + "\n... [truncated]"
-        context_parts.append(env_context)
-    for context_file in [CONTEXT_FILE, GLOBAL_CONTEXT_FILE]:
-        if os.path.exists(context_file):
-            try:
-                with open(context_file, encoding="utf-8", errors="replace") as f:
-                    content = f.read()
-                    if len(content) > max_context_size:
-                        content = content[:max_context_size] + "\n... [truncated]"
-                    context_parts.append(f"Context from {context_file}:\n{content}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logging.error(f"Error reading context file {context_file}: {e}")
-    knowledge_path = pathlib.Path(KNOWLEDGE_PATH)
-    if knowledge_path.exists() and knowledge_path.is_dir():
-        for knowledge_file in knowledge_path.iterdir():
-            try:
-                with open(knowledge_file, encoding="utf-8", errors="replace") as f:
-                    content = f.read()
-                    if len(content) > max_context_size:
-                        content = content[:max_context_size] + "\n... [truncated]"
-                    context_parts.append(f"Context from {knowledge_file}:\n{content}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logging.error(f"Error reading context file {knowledge_file}: {e}")
-    if args.context:
-        for ctx_file in args.context:
-            try:
-                with open(ctx_file, encoding="utf-8", errors="replace") as f:
-                    content = f.read()
-                    if len(content) > max_context_size:
-                        content = content[:max_context_size] + "\n... [truncated]"
-                    context_parts.append(f"Context from {ctx_file}:\n{content}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logging.error(f"Error reading context file {ctx_file}: {e}")
-    system_message = "\n\n".join(context_parts)
-    if len(system_message) > max_context_size * 3:
-        system_message = system_message[: max_context_size * 3] + "\n... [system message truncated]"
-    return {"role": "system", "content": system_message}
 
 
 def should_compress_context(messages):

rp/tools/process_handlers.py

@@ -226,21 +226,6 @@ def get_handler_for_process(process_type, multiplexer):
     return handler_class(multiplexer)
 
 
-def detect_process_type(command):
-    """Detect process type from command."""
-    command_str = " ".join(command) if isinstance(command, list) else command
-    command_lower = command_str.lower()
-    if "apt" in command_lower or "apt-get" in command_lower:
-        return "apt"
-    elif "vim" in command_lower or "vi " in command_lower:
-        return "vim"
-    elif "ssh" in command_lower:
-        return "ssh"
-    else:
-        return "generic"
-        return "ssh"
-
-
 def detect_process_type(command):
     """Detect process type from command."""
     command_str = " ".join(command) if isinstance(command, list) else command

rp/tools/web.py

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import base64
 import imghdr
 import random
 import requests
@@ -68,7 +69,21 @@ def http_fetch(url: str, headers: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None) -> Dict[str,
             return {"status": "success", "content": content[:10000]}
         else:
             content = response.content
-            return {"status": "success", "content": content}
+            content_length = len(content)
+            if content_length > 10000:
+                return {
+                    "status": "success",
+                    "content_type": content_type,
+                    "size_bytes": content_length,
+                    "message": f"Binary content ({content_length} bytes). Use download_to_file to save it.",
+                }
+            else:
+                return {
+                    "status": "success",
+                    "content_type": content_type,
+                    "size_bytes": content_length,
+                    "content_base64": base64.b64encode(content).decode("utf-8"),
+                }
     except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
         return {"status": "error", "error": str(e)}