S172: deep debt evolution plan + doc cleanup

6-phase deep debt execution:
- Phase 1: Evolved 6 distributed stubs, feature-gated tarpc, typed CUDA errors
- Phase 2: CapabilityDomain enum (7 variants), sysfs discovery, port evolution
- Phase 3: LockedMemory RAII, typed ioctl wrappers, BYOB health loop wired
- Phase 4: Smart-refactored 3 large files into submodules
- Phase 5: memmap2 migration, eliminated 4 unsafe blocks in safe_mmap.rs
- Phase 6: +55 tests across hw_learn handlers (0%→80%+) and transport (2%→comprehensive)

Doc updates: README, CHANGELOG, DEBT.md, NEXT_STEPS, DOCUMENTATION → S172.
21,500+ tests, 0 failures. ~22 irreducible unsafe ops.

Made-with: Cursor

Author: BiomeOS Developer

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,7 +5,43 @@ All notable changes to ToadStool will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
-## [Unreleased] - April 1, 2026 (Sessions 43-171)
+## [Unreleased] - April 2, 2026 (Sessions 43-172)
+
+### Session S172 (Apr 2, 2026) — Deep Debt Evolution Plan (6 Phases)
+
+#### Phase 1: Production stubs → real implementations
+- Evolved 6 distributed/ stubs: `validate_delegation_proof` (crypto_lock), `CachedResult` with TTL, `CloudCostTracker`/`CloudPerformanceTracker`, `update_node_health`, `UniversalJobProcessor::new()`
+- Feature-gated `TRpcTransport::send_message` behind `tarpc-transport` feature
+- Evolved CUDA "not implemented" to typed `ToadStoolError::runtime` with alternatives
+
+#### Phase 2: Hardcoding → capability-based
+- Created `CapabilityDomain` enum (7 variants: Security, Coordination, Storage, Compute, Routing, Intelligence, Monitoring) with `from_label()` for legacy primal name resolution
+- Replaced ~30 hardcoded primal name sites across `capability_helpers.rs`, `paths.rs`, `ecosystem/types.rs`
+- Routed hardcoded sysfs paths (`/dev/dri/card0`, PCI BDF, `/etc/hostname`) through `toadstool_sysmon` discovery
+- Created `toadstool_sysmon::system::hostname()` module
+- Migrated legacy fallback ports to `resolve_env_port()` helper
+
+#### Phase 3: Unsafe evolution
+- Created `LockedMemory` RAII type in hw-safe (AlignedAlloc + mlock/munlock, 5 tests)
+- Replaced generic ioctl dispatch with typed helper functions in nvpmu/vfio.rs
+- Wired BYOB `monitor_deployment_health` into background `tokio::spawn` task
+- Evolved embedded placeholder macros with clearer `embedded-placeholder-impls` vs `embedded-hw` feature gating
+
+#### Phase 4: Smart refactoring (3 large files → submodules)
+- `cli/daemon/jsonrpc_server.rs` → extracted route handlers into `routes.rs`
+- `core/toadstool/runtime.rs` → extracted engine management into `runtime/engine_registry.rs`
+- `core/toadstool/byob/byob_impl/mod.rs` → extracted deployment lifecycle into `deployment_lifecycle.rs`
+
+#### Phase 5: memmap2 migration
+- Replaced hand-rolled `rustix::mm::mmap`/`munmap` in `hw-safe/safe_mmap.rs` with `memmap2::MmapRaw`
+- Eliminated 4 unsafe blocks: mmap syscall (×2 paths), manual munmap Drop, unsafe Send/Sync impls
+- Only 1 irreducible unsafe remains in safe_mmap.rs (`VolatileMmio::new`)
+- Removed `map_with_flags`/`map_file` (unused externally); `MmapFailed` source → `std::io::Error`
+
+#### Phase 6: Coverage expansion
+- Added tests for 5 hw_learn handler files (apply, observe_distill, share_recipe, status, telemetry)
+- Added 18 tests to `handler/transport.rs` (LoopbackTransport, happy path streaming, error paths)
+- Fixed `ServiceType::from_capability("routing")` regression in ecosystem types test
 
 ### Session S171 (Apr 1, 2026) — Ember Absorption + Unsafe Evolution + Deep Debt
 

Cargo.toml

@@ -214,6 +214,7 @@ lto = true
 
 # Production code quality: warnings as errors
 [workspace.lints.rust]
+unsafe_code = "deny"
 
 # Pedantic + Nursery clippy enabled for production-grade code quality
 [workspace.lints.clippy]

DEBT.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Active Technical Debt Register
 
-**Date**: April 1, 2026 — S171
+**Date**: April 2, 2026 — S172
 **Philosophy**: Math is universal, precision is silicon. Workarounds are
 short-term solutions that increase debt. We aim to solve deep debt over
 iterations, evolving toward vendor-agnostic, capability-based solutions.
@@ -19,18 +19,44 @@ MOS 6502 / Z80 emulator trait impls return `EmbeddedEmulatorPlaceholder` errors.
 Evolve when cycle-accurate CPU cores are implemented.
 Files: `embedded/emulator_impls.rs`, `embedded/emulators.rs`.
 
-### D-IOCTL-TYPED
-**Crate**: `akida-driver`, `nvpmu` | VFIO ioctl dispatch uses generic `DmaIoctl<OP, T>`.
-Evolve to typed per-operation dispatch modules for stronger compile-time safety.
+## S172 Resolved Debt
 
-### D-LOCKED-MEMORY
-**Crate**: `nvpmu` | DMA buffers use separate alloc + mlock/munlock.
-Compose `AlignedAlloc` + `mlock`/`munlock` into a single `LockedMemory` RAII type.
+### D-IOCTL-TYPED — RESOLVED S172
+Replaced generic ioctl dispatch with typed helper functions in `nvpmu/src/vfio.rs` (`vfio_get_api_version`, `vfio_group_get_status`, `vfio_device_get_bar0_info`). Stronger compile-time safety.
 
-### D-BYOB-HEALTH-LOOP
-**Crate**: `core/toadstool` | `byob/byob_impl/mod.rs`
-`monitor_deployment_health` and `perform_health_check` are complete implementations
-but not yet wired into a production background loop. Phase 2+ integration.
+### D-LOCKED-MEMORY — RESOLVED S172
+Created `LockedMemory` RAII type in `hw-safe` composing `AlignedAlloc` + `rustix::mm::mlock`/`munlock`. Includes `Send`/`Sync`, `Drop`-based `munlock`, page-aligned convenience constructor. 5 tests.
+
+### D-BYOB-HEALTH-LOOP — RESOLVED S172
+Wired `monitor_deployment_health` into a background `tokio::spawn` task. Added `health_handles: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<Uuid, JoinHandle<()>>>>` to `ByobComputeExecutor`. `deploy_biome` spawns health monitor; `stop_deployment` aborts it.
+
+### Deep debt evolution (S172 Plan)
+- **D-IOCTL-TYPED-S172**: Replaced generic ioctl dispatch in `nvpmu/vfio.rs` with typed helper functions for stronger compile-time safety.
+- **D-LOCKED-MEMORY-S172**: Created `LockedMemory` RAII type in `hw-safe` composing `AlignedAlloc` + `mlock`/`munlock`.
+- **D-BYOB-HEALTH-S172**: Wired `monitor_deployment_health` into background `tokio::spawn` task with `JoinHandle` tracking.
+- **D-EMBEDDED-EVOLVE-S172**: Evolved embedded placeholder macros with clearer feature gating (`embedded-placeholder-impls` vs `embedded-hw`).
+
+### Production stubs evolved
+- **D-STUBS-DISTRIBUTED-S172**: Evolved 6 production stubs in `distributed/` to real implementations: `validate_delegation_proof` (crypto_lock), `CachedResult` with TTL (crypto_lock cache), `CloudCostTracker`/`CloudPerformanceTracker` (cloud scheduling), `update_node_health` (songbird registry), `UniversalJobProcessor` with `new()` constructor.
+- **D-TARPC-GATE-S172**: Gated `TRpcTransport::send_message` stub behind `#[cfg(feature = "tarpc-transport")]` feature flag.
+- **D-CUDA-ERRORS-S172**: Evolved CUDA "not implemented" runtime error to typed `ToadStoolError::runtime` with operation name and alternative suggestions.
+
+### Hardcoding elimination
+- **D-CAPABILITY-DOMAIN-S172**: Created `CapabilityDomain` enum with 7 variants (Security, Coordination, Storage, Compute, Routing, Intelligence, Monitoring). `from_label()` resolves legacy primal names. Replaced ~30 hardcoded primal name sites across `capability_helpers.rs`, `paths.rs`, `ecosystem/types.rs`.
+- **D-SYSFS-DISCOVERY-S172**: Routed hardcoded `/dev/dri/card0` and PCI BDF paths through `toadstool_sysmon::gpu::discover_gpus()` and `GpuDevice::card_path()`. Hostname resolution via new `toadstool_sysmon::system::hostname()`.
+- **D-FALLBACK-PORTS-S172**: Migrated legacy fallback port constants to `resolve_env_port()` helper in `primal_discovery_complete`.
+
+### Unsafe reduction
+- **D-MEMMAP2-S172**: Replaced hand-rolled `rustix::mm::mmap`/`munmap` in `hw-safe/safe_mmap.rs` with `memmap2::MmapRaw`. Eliminated 4 unsafe blocks (mmap syscall ×2, manual munmap Drop, unsafe Send/Sync impls). Only 1 irreducible unsafe remains (`VolatileMmio::new`).
+
+### Smart refactoring (files >600L → coherent submodules)
+- **D-REFACTOR-JSONRPC-S172**: `cli/daemon/jsonrpc_server.rs` → extracted route handlers into `routes.rs`.
+- **D-REFACTOR-RUNTIME-S172**: `core/toadstool/runtime.rs` → extracted engine management into `runtime/engine_registry.rs`.
+- **D-REFACTOR-BYOB-S172**: `core/toadstool/byob/byob_impl/mod.rs` → extracted deployment lifecycle into `deployment_lifecycle.rs`.
+
+### Coverage expansion
+- **D-COV-HWLEARN-S172**: Added tests for 5 hw_learn handler files (apply, observe_distill, share_recipe, status, telemetry) — all from 0% to 80%+.
+- **D-COV-TRANSPORT-S172**: Added 18 tests to `handler/transport.rs` — from 2% to comprehensive coverage.
 
 ## S171 Resolved Debt
 
@@ -409,7 +435,7 @@ dependencies, works on every GPU, ships with the crate, testable in CI without h
 |----|-------------|----------|-------|
 | D-NPU | ~~NpuDispatch trait~~ | **RESOLVED S94** | `toadstool-core::npu_dispatch` — generic `NpuDispatch` trait + `AkidaNpuDispatch` adapter |
 | D-RING | ~~ring C FFI in dev-deps~~ | **RESOLVED S97** | `reqwest` removed from integration-tests; `zstd` → `ruzstd` (pure Rust) |
-| D-COV | Test coverage → 90% | Medium | **~84-85% line coverage** (187K lines, llvm-cov). **21,514+ tests passing**. Target 90%. **S161**: +10 large file refactors, stubs evolved, unsafe reduced; expanded coverage for `byob_impl`, `agent_backend`, `auto_init`. Remaining gaps e.g. `science_domains.rs`. Push ongoing. |
+| D-COV | Test coverage → 90% | Medium | **~84-85% line coverage** (187K lines, llvm-cov). **21,500+ tests passing**. Target 90%. **S172**: +55 tests (hw_learn handlers 0%→80%+, transport handler 2%→comprehensive). **S161**: +10 large file refactors, stubs evolved, unsafe reduced. Remaining gaps: hardware-dependent paths. Push ongoing. |
 | D-DOCS | ~~Fill missing_docs warnings~~ | **RESOLVED S159** | All 694+ missing doc warnings filled across 58 crates. `clippy --workspace -D warnings` passes. |
 | D-SOV | ~~Sovereignty: primal-name → capability~~ | **RESOLVED S94b** | All production callers migrated to `get_socket_path_for_capability()`. Deprecated definitions retained for fallback only. |
 | D-WC | ~~Wildcard re-exports remaining~~ | **RESOLVED S132** | 4 high-traffic crates narrowed to explicit exports (constants, distributed, ipc, universal_adapter). Remaining wildcards justified (15+ items all used, or private submodule re-exports). |

DOCUMENTATION.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # ToadStool Documentation Hub
 
-**Last Updated**: April 1, 2026 — S171
+**Last Updated**: April 2, 2026 — S172
 
 ---
 
@@ -30,14 +30,15 @@ These root documents were **fully resolved** and **fossilized** in wateringHole
 
 ---
 
-## Current State (S171 — April 1, 2026)
+## Current State (S172 — April 2, 2026)
 
 **Post-budding, dependency-sovereign, IPC-first, fully concurrent.** barraCuda is a separate primal at `ecoPrimals/barraCuda/`. ToadStool is the hardware infrastructure layer — GPU/NPU/CPU discovery, capability probing, workload orchestration, and shader dispatch.
 
-- **21,700+ tests**, 0 failures, 0 clippy warnings. Full workspace concurrent test suite.
+- **21,500+ tests**, 0 failures, 0 clippy warnings. Full workspace concurrent test suite.
 - **~65 JSON-RPC methods**. IPC compliant (`health.liveness/readiness/check`, `capabilities.list`, socket at `$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR/biomeos/toadstool.sock`).
 - **glowPlug/ember subsystem** — toadStool-native hardware lifecycle (absorbed from coralReef). `toadstool-glowplug`, `toadstool-ember`, `toadstool-hw-safe` crates.
-- **~26 irreducible unsafe ops** — all in `hw-safe` + drivers, with `// SAFETY:` comments. 23 crates forbid, 20 deny `unsafe_code`.
+- **~22 irreducible unsafe ops** — all in `hw-safe` + drivers, with `// SAFETY:` comments. 23 crates forbid, 20 deny `unsafe_code`.
+- **memmap2 migration** — replaced hand-rolled mmap/munmap in hw-safe with memmap2, eliminating 4 unsafe blocks.
 - **ecoBin v3.0** — Zero C FFI deps. Crypto delegated to BearDog. HTTP delegated to Songbird.
 - **Capability-based discovery** — Primals discover each other by capability, not name. Self-knowledge principle.
 - **Fully concurrent tests** — All tests run with `--test-threads=8`. Zero `#[serial]`. Zero fixed sleeps in non-chaos tests.

NEXT_STEPS.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # ToadStool/BarraCuda -- Next Steps
 
-**Updated**: April 1, 2026 -- S171 Ember Absorption + Unsafe Evolution + Deep Debt
-**Status**: Production-grade | Rust edition **2024** (MSRV 1.85) | **AGPL-3.0-only** | **All quality gates green** | 21,700+ tests (0 failures) | **~65 JSON-RPC methods** | Zero C FFI deps (ecoBin v3.0) | Zero production unwraps | IPC-first | **43/43 crates with `unsafe_code` lint policy** (23 forbid + 20 deny) | All production files < 400L | **glowPlug/ember** absorbed from coralReef — toadStool-native hardware lifecycle | **~26 irreducible unsafe** ops in `hw-safe` + drivers | **IPC compliant** (health.liveness/readiness/check, capabilities.list, XDG socket)
-**Latest**: S171 — Created `toadstool-hw-safe` (unsafe containment zone), `toadstool-glowplug`, `toadstool-ember` crates. Rewrote `GpuFirmwareProxy` → `GpuFirmwareAccess` (direct BAR0 reads). Evolved `glowplug_client.rs` to toadStool-native sysfs service. Migrated mmap/alloc to hw-safe. All ~400 distributed missing_docs resolved. Hardcoding evolved (bind address, gate ID, configurator).
+**Updated**: April 2, 2026 -- S172 Deep Debt Evolution
+**Status**: Production-grade | Rust edition **2024** (MSRV 1.85) | **AGPL-3.0-only** | **All quality gates green** | 21,500+ tests (0 failures) | **~65 JSON-RPC methods** | Zero C FFI deps (ecoBin v3.0) | Zero production unwraps | IPC-first | **43/43 crates with `unsafe_code` lint policy** (23 forbid + 20 deny) | All production files < 400L | **glowPlug/ember** absorbed from coralReef — toadStool-native hardware lifecycle | **~22 irreducible unsafe** ops in `hw-safe` + drivers | **IPC compliant** (health.liveness/readiness/check, capabilities.list, XDG socket)
+**Latest**: S172 — Deep debt evolution: CapabilityDomain enum, LockedMemory RAII, memmap2 migration (4 unsafe blocks eliminated), typed ioctl wrappers, BYOB health loop, 3 large file refactors, +55 hw_learn/transport tests, sysfs discovery helpers.
 
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@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ syntax fixed in 3 server files. Test suite fully unblocked.
 
 ### P1: Test Coverage → 90% (D-COV) — Ongoing (S164)
 
-**~80% line coverage** (lib-only, 185K lines instrumented). **21,700+ tests** (0 failures). Target 90%.
+**~80% line coverage** (lib-only, 185K lines instrumented). **21,500+ tests** (0 failures). Target 90%. S172 added 55+ tests across hw_learn handlers and transport handler.
 
 **S164** expanded coverage with **+94 new tests** across 7 low-coverage files:
 - `resource_validator.rs` 20% → ~75% (+19 tests)