---
name: kugetsu
description: Issue-driven session manager for opencode CLI. Manages base sessions and per-issue forked sessions with automatic indexing for headless orchestration.
license: MIT
compatibility: Requires opencode CLI, bash, python3, and filesystem access.
metadata:
  author: shoko
  version: "2.2"
---

# kugetsu - OpenCode Session Manager (Issue-Driven)

Manages opencode sessions with a base session + forked session pattern optimized for headless orchestration. Each issue gets an isolated git worktree to prevent workspace conflicts.

## Installation

### For Human Users
Run once on a new host:
```bash
. skills/kugetsu/scripts/kugetsu-install.sh
```

### For Agents (Self-Install)
Copy the script to your PATH:
```bash
cp skills/kugetsu/scripts/kugetsu ~/.local/bin/kugetsu
chmod +x ~/.local/bin/kugetsu
```

## Architecture

### Session Pattern
- **Base Session**: Created once via TUI, used for forking dev agents
- **PM Agent Session**: Created during init, persistent coordinator for task management
- **Forked Sessions**: One per issue, branched from base via `opencode run --fork --session <base>`

### Git Worktree Isolation
Each issue session gets its own git worktree to prevent conflicts:
- Isolated working directory (no file collisions)
- Isolated branch (no checkout conflicts)
- Shared `.git` objects (efficient storage)

### Directory Structure
```
~/.kugetsu/
├── sessions/
│   ├── base.json                    # Base session metadata
│   ├── pm-agent.json               # PM agent session metadata
│   └── github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14.json  # Forked session per issue
├── worktrees/
│   ├── github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14/     # Isolated workdir for issue #14
│   └── github.com-shoko-kugetsu-15/     # Isolated workdir for issue #15
└── index.json                       # Maps session IDs and issue refs to session files
```

### Index File
```json
{
  "base": "ses_abc123",
  "pm_agent": "ses_pm_xyz789",
  "issues": {
    "github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14": "github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14.json"
  }
}
```

### Session File
```json
{
  "type": "forked",
  "issue_ref": "github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14",
  "opencode_session_id": "ses_xyz789",
  "worktree_path": "/home/user/.kugetsu/worktrees/github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14",
  "created_at": "2026-03-29T18:16:10+02:00",
  "state": "idle"
}
```

## Issue Ref Format

All issue references use the format: `instance/user/repo#identifier`

Examples:
- `github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14` (issue number)
- `github.com/shoko/kugetsu#-discuss` (discussion, no issue number yet)
- `gitlab.com/username/project#42` (issue number)

## Worktree Behavior

### On `kugetsu start`
1. Derives worktree path from issue ref: `~/.kugetsu/worktrees/{sanitized-ref}/`
2. If worktree exists: removes and recreates (guaranteed clean state)
3. If worktree doesn't exist: creates fresh
4. Clones repo, creates branch `fix/issue-{id}`
5. Runs opencode with `--workdir` pointing to worktree

### On `kugetsu destroy`
1. Removes worktree via `git worktree remove`
2. Deletes session file and index entry

### Repo Configuration
If the repo URL cannot be derived from the issue ref, add to `~/.kugetsu/repos.json`:
```json
{
  "github.com/shoko kugetsu#14": "https://custom.repo.url/owner/repo.git"
}
```

## Commands

### kugetsu init [--force]

Initialize base + PM agent sessions via TUI:
```bash
kugetsu init
```

- Requires a terminal (TTY) to spawn the opencode TUI
- Creates base session and PM agent session
- Stores both session IDs in `index.json`
- Subsequent runs error unless `--force` is used

### kugetsu start `<issue-ref>` `<message>` [--debug]

Start task for an issue by forking from base session:
```bash
kugetsu start github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "fix authentication bug"
kugetsu start github.com/shoko/kugetsu#-discuss "research auth options"
```

- Creates isolated git worktree for the issue
- Forks new session from base
- Requires PM agent to exist (created by init)
- Uses `opencode run --fork --session <base-session-id> "<message>" --workdir <worktree>`

### kugetsu continue `<issue-ref>` `<message>` [--debug]

Continue work on an existing issue session:
```bash
kugetsu continue github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "add unit tests"
```

- Looks up session file from index
- Uses `opencode run --continue --session <opencode-session-id> "<message>" --workdir <worktree>`

### kugetsu list

List all tracked sessions:
```bash
kugetsu list
```

Output:
```
ISSUE_REF                                          TYPE      SESSION_ID              WORKTREE
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
(base)                                             base      ses_abc123              N/A
(pm-agent)                                         pm_agent   ses_pm_xyz789           N/A
github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14                        forked     ses_xyz789              /home/user/.kugetsu/worktrees/github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14
```

### kugetsu prune [--force]

Remove orphaned sessions and worktrees:
```bash
kugetsu prune              # Shows what would be deleted
kugetsu prune --force      # Deletes orphaned items
```

- Orphaned = session files or worktrees not in index
- Always keeps `base.json` and `pm-agent.json`
- Useful after opencode session cleanup

### kugetsu destroy `<issue-ref>` [-y]

Delete session and worktree for specific issue:
```bash
kugetsu destroy github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14     # Prompts for confirmation
kugetsu destroy github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 -y  # Skips confirmation
```

### kugetsu destroy --pm-agent [-y]

Delete PM agent session (requires explicit `--pm-agent`):
```bash
kugetsu destroy --pm-agent -y
```

### kugetsu destroy --base [-y]

Delete base session (requires explicit `--base`):
```bash
kugetsu destroy --base -y
```

**Note**: Destroying base also destroys PM agent since PM depends on base.

## Workflow Example

```bash
# First-time setup (requires TTY)
kugetsu init
# Creates: base session + pm-agent session

# Start work on issue
kugetsu start github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "implement feature X"
# Creates: worktree at ~/.kugetsu/worktrees/github.com-shoko-kugetsu-14/

# Continue later
kugetsu continue github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "add tests"

# Continue again
kugetsu continue github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "fix failing test"

# List all sessions
kugetsu list

# Clean up orphaned items
kugetsu prune --force

# Delete session and worktree when done
kugetsu destroy github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14
```

## Headless Operation

This design solves the headless CLI limitation discovered in Issue #14:

1. **Problem**: `opencode run --session <new>` doesn't work headlessly (SSE stream terminates)
2. **Solution**: Fork from existing base session, which works headlessly

The pattern:
- Base session created once via TUI (interactive)
- PM agent session created during init (persistent coordinator)
- All subsequent work uses `--fork --session <base>` or `--continue --session <forked>`
- Each session works in isolated git worktree

## Recovery

If opencode sessions become out of sync:

1. `kugetsu list` shows tracked sessions
2. `kugetsu prune` removes orphaned files and worktrees
3. For full reset: `kugetsu destroy --base -y && kugetsu init`

## Remote Access via SSH (Optional)

To access kugetsu from a remote machine, SSH setup is required.

### Automated Setup

Run the SSH setup script inside your container:

```bash
chmod +x skills/kugetsu/scripts/sshd-setup.sh
bash skills/kugetsu/scripts/sshd-setup.sh <username>
```

Omit `<username>` to use default user `kugetsu`.

### What It Does

- Checks systemd prerequisite
- Creates non-root user
- Configures SSH for key-only authentication
- Enables passwordless sudo for the user
- Starts sshd via systemd

### After Setup

1. Add your SSH public key to `~/.ssh/authorized_keys` on the container
2. Configure port forwarding on the host (see [docs/kugetsu-setup.md](../../docs/kugetsu-setup.md))
3. Connect: `ssh -p 2222 <username>@<host-ip>`

### Remote Usage

Once connected via SSH, kugetsu works the same as local:

```bash
kugetsu list
kugetsu start github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14 "fix bug"
kugetsu continue github.com/shoko/kugetsu#14
```

### Documentation

See [docs/kugetsu-setup.md](../../docs/kugetsu-setup.md) for full remote access setup including host-side port forwarding and firewall configuration.

### Tailscale VPN (Alternative)

If your host does not have a public IP or you need access across different networks, Tailscale provides a VPN solution.

**Benefits:**
- No public IP required
- Each container gets its own unique Tailscale IP
- Access from anywhere via Tailscale network
- Normal internet access still works

**Setup:**

```bash
chmod +x skills/kugetsu/scripts/tailscale-setup.sh
bash skills/kugetsu/scripts/tailscale-setup.sh <username> <device-name>
```

The script will:
1. Install Tailscale (supports Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora)
2. Start the tailscaled daemon
3. Prompt for AUTHKEY or browser-based login
4. Configure device name (defaults to current hostname)

**After Setup:**
- From any Tailscale device: `ssh <username>@<device-name>`
- Works across different networks without port forwarding

See [docs/kugetsu-setup.md](../../docs/kugetsu-setup.md) for full Tailscale setup documentation.

## Without kugetsu

If kugetsu is not available, use opencode directly:
```bash
# Create base session (requires TTY)
opencode
# Note the session ID from: opencode session list

# Fork for issue
opencode run --fork --session <base-session-id> "task"

# Continue
opencode run --continue --session <forked-session-id> "continue"
```

Tradeoff: No issue mapping, no index, manual session tracking, no worktree isolation.