Proactive Trigger System
From "passive response" to "understanding companion".
Core Difference
Old: Goal stalled 3 days → remind New: Know user's life rhythm → say the right thing at the right moment
Five Trigger Sources
| Type | Description | Trigger Condition |
|---|---|---|
| goal_based | Goal reminder | Sub-goal complete / milestone |
| time_habit | Time habit | User's usual time patterns |
| context | Context change | External events affecting goals |
| reflection | Insight from reflection | Valuable finding from reflection |
| pending_task | Incomplete task | Task >4 hours without closure |
Pre-Check (Required Every Time)
1. soul_focus(action="peek")
→ If focus mode ON, skip
2. Current time window
→ Deep night (after 23:00) = skip
3. soul_proactive(action="status")
→ No remaining daily triggers = skip
4. Check cooldown
→ Less than 4 hours since last trigger = skip
Learning Mechanism
Rejection Learning
3 consecutive rejections → that trigger type silenced for 24 hours
e.g., goal_based reminders rejected 3 times → no goal_based triggers for 24 hours
Acceptance Reward
Consecutive acceptances → that type weight +10%
Accumulation Mode
Focus mode ON → accumulate suggestions, don't send
Time Windows
| Time | Trigger? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00-09:00 | ✅ Brief | Morning greeting |
| 09:00-12:00 | ✅ Work | Golden hours |
| 12:00-14:00 | ⚠️ Cautious | Lunch, brief only |
| 14:00-18:00 | ✅ Work | Afternoon |
| 18:00-22:00 | ✅ Care | After work |
| 22:00-07:00 | ❌ Never | Deep night |
Message Format
Every proactive message must have:
- Specific reason: Why AI is saying this now
- Non-intrusive: End with question, not command
- Helpful: Imply assistance, not pressure
- Connected to user: Reference past conversation
Examples
Bad: "Goal 'product design' has 3 days without update"
Good: "I noticed you discussed product design a lot this week. You said user experience matters most — how's that direction going?"
Bad: "Your unfinished goals need attention"
Good: "You've been working hard lately. Remember you mentioned health is a bottom line? Take care of yourself. Want me to help prioritize the backlog?"
Cooldown
- Max 3 per day
- Min 4 hours between triggers
- Same topic: 1 hour minimum
- Rejected 3 times → 24-hour silence for that type
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