HOBB Compose
AI platforms in this version
HOBB uses 2 agentic + 2 API agents (the combo that proved itself here):
- Agentic (desktop): Claude Desktop (Cw) + Cursor — they can see files, type into apps, and hold long threads.
- API (cloud): Gemini + Groq — fast, inexpensive hops for research and file requests without another desktop seat.
Why this mix: agentic runners do the hands-on work; API runners sprint short legs; conductors keep only one TO open so they do not step on each other.
What do these choices mean?
Message only — Choose which agent (or up to all four) receives this task. You write the task, set who gets the baton next, and send. Best for most work. Context packs appear before Confirm — leave them unchecked if you do not need them.
Roll-call / demo — Sends a "Got it" ping to the agents you select. Watch the Scope strip respond — one agent at a time in serial order. Best for verifying the bus is live.
FS READ — Agent reads one file from the duty PC. On the Path step, put the full file path (folder + filename). Put “what to do after reading” in the prompt box, not in PATH.
FS WRITE — Tells an agent to write an entire new file (the old version is backed up automatically). You provide the full text next.
FS REPLACE — Safer than a full rewrite. You paste the exact section currently in the file and the replacement text. The agent swaps just that section.
Show all steps — Walks every panel in sequence. Use this when you want full control over a complex message.
We auto-pick the best-match agent for your request, then pass best → least through the rest of the team for peer review so they build project knowledge. Uncheck anyone you do not want. Override anytime.
Who are these?
Filename order = turn order — first checked (top of our ranking) goes first; others peer-review in series after ACK.
Claude (Cw) — Long reasoning, writing, judgment.
Cursor — Builder / code and files on the duty PC.
Groq — Fast API hop.
Gemini — Research / web / big context.
You can override the auto picks. Conductors still open only one TO at a time.
For best results, tap the type(s) that best describe the work you are about to give HOBB. You must pick at least one before the prompt opens.
- ROLE — Who is the AI? (e.g. professional copywriter; expert data analyst)
- CONTEXT — Background story (who / why / constraints)
- TASK — Exact output and format you need
How FS commands work
WRITE — replace entire file (.bak first).
REPLACE — find exact snippet → swap (preferred for edits).
What goes in the PATH box? (tap if unclear)
PATH = one real file on the duty PC — folder and filename together. Not your instructions. Not “read and learn…”. Just the address of the file.
Good example (copy this pattern):
C:\Users\bizib\safetybuddy.info\cheatSheet\Notes\0950AUG02-2026-HOBB-WORKING-METHOD-SPEC.md
Wrong (will fail):
- Folder only, with no filename at the end
- Filename doubled like
…\Something.md\Something.md - Pasting your whole task sentence into PATH
Where does the task go? Your “read this and suggest ideas…” text stays in the Your message (prompt) box on the Task step — not here.
Easy paste: On the duty PC, Explorer → click the file → Shift+right-click → Copy as path → paste into PATH (strip quotes if Windows adds them).
Or pick a Saved path below, then edit if needed. Always the full file address — no folder-only helpers.
Saved paths stay on this device only. Paste the full path from the duty PC if phone typing is painful.
Must end with a real filename (e.g. .md / .txt / .html). Preview on Confirm should show that same PATH under FS.
Foreman looks for a Notepad whose first line matches this marker.
Sign in (same account as Control Panel). The message goes directly to the HOBB bus — Steward drops it into WatchedFolder within seconds. No email required. Check the box below only if you want a copy sent to your email for when you're away from the duty PC.
Full text of agent replies (same humanized body as Notepad). Sign in (same account as Control Panel). Newest first. Scroll inside each open message.
History (this device — your sends)No sends yet.
Building (updates as you fill)
HOBB uses a simple text format between your email and the bus. Emails without this format are ignored.