feat: explore tool can examine individual items

GOAL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Explore cautiously and map nearby rooms.
+
+Priorities:
+- Avoid obvious combat when possible.
+- Prefer gathering room information before moving.
+- Respond politely to direct tells.
+- Keep actions short and reversible.

README.md

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Python-based Telnet helper for connecting to MUD servers, handling login flows,
    #agent intelligent
    ```
 
-   Add guidance text after the type and optional modifiers separated by `|`, e.g. `#agent intelligent explore carefully|model=mistral/mistral-large-2407|delay=2`. The agent only calls built-in tools (`look`, `move`, `movement`, `explore`, `communication`, `intelligentcommunication`) and refuses unknown names.
+   Add guidance text after the type and optional modifiers separated by `|`, e.g. `#agent intelligent explore carefully|model=mistral/mistral-large-2407|delay=2`. The agent only calls built-in tools (`look`, `move`, `movement`, `explore`, `communication`, `intelligentcommunication`) and refuses unknown names. It can call `explore` in both forms: `explore` and `explore <target1>,<target2>`.
 
 9. Prefer a TUI? Run `python textual_ui.py` to open a two-pane interface with a bottom input field:
    - Left pane: live MUD stream (server output plus outgoing actions from you, tools, and agents).
@@ -85,8 +85,9 @@ All variables can be placed in the `.env` file (one `KEY=value` per line) or pro
 | `MISTLE_LOGIN_PROMPT` | ❌ | Prompt string that signals the client to send credentials (e.g., `"Name:"`). When omitted, the client just waits for the initial banner. |
 | `MISTLE_EXIT_COMMAND` | ❌ | Command issued during graceful shutdown (after pressing `Ctrl-C`). Useful for `quit`/`save` macros. |
 | `MISTLE_TOOL_MODE` | ❌ | Enable full-time tool thread when set to truthy values (`1`, `true`, `yes`, `on`). Defaults to interactive-only mode. |
-| `MISTLE_TOOL` | ❌ | Select which tool class to instantiate when tool mode is active. Accepted values: `look` (default, alias `simple`), `explore`, `communication`, `movement`, `intelligent`/`intelligentcommunication` (LLM-backed), or custom spec `module:ClassName`. |
+| `MISTLE_TOOL` | ❌ | Select which tool class to instantiate when tool mode is active. Accepted values: `look` (default, alias `simple`), `explore`, `communication`, `movement`, `intelligent`/`intelligentcommunication` (LLM-backed), or custom spec `module:ClassName`. `explore` accepts optional targets via `explore <target1>,<target2>` (or `explore:<target1>,<target2>`). |
 | `MISTLE_SIDELOAD_TOOL` | ❌ | Comma-separated list of tool specs that should always run in the background (same syntax as `MISTLE_TOOL`). Useful for running `intelligent` alongside another primary tool. |
+| `MISTLE_AUTOPLAY` | ❌ | When truthy (`1`, `true`, `yes`, `on`), starts an intelligent agent automatically at startup and injects instructions from `GOAL.md`. |
 | `MISTLE_LLM_MODEL` | ❌ | Override the `litellm` model used by the intelligent tool (defaults to `mistral/mistral-small-2407`). |
 | `MISTRAL_API_KEY` | ❌ | API key used by `IntelligentCommunicationTool` (via `litellm`) when calling the `mistral/mistral-small-2407` model. |
 
@@ -96,6 +97,12 @@ All variables can be placed in the `.env` file (one `KEY=value` per line) or pro
 - This applies to both the intelligent agent and the intelligent communication tool.
 - If `SYSTEM.md` is missing or empty, the app falls back to built-in defaults and logs a warning.
 
+## Goal File
+
+- `GOAL.md` is used when autoplay is enabled (`MISTLE_AUTOPLAY=true`).
+- On startup, the app launches the intelligent agent automatically and passes the contents of `GOAL.md` as runtime instructions.
+- If `GOAL.md` is missing or empty, autoplay still starts but without extra instructions.
+
 ## Tool Development
 
 - Implement new tools by subclassing `tools.Tool` and overriding `observe()` and `decide()`.
@@ -104,7 +111,7 @@ All variables can be placed in the `.env` file (one `KEY=value` per line) or pro
   - Placing the class elsewhere and configuring `MISTLE_TOOL` to `your_module:YourTool`.
 - `observe(output)` receives the latest server text; `decide()` returns the next command string or `None` to stay idle.
 - Commands issued by the tool are throttled to one per second so manual commands can still interleave smoothly.
-- `ExploreTool` showcases a richer workflow: it sends `schau`, identifies German nouns, inspects each with `untersuche`, and prints `[Tool]` progress updates like `Explored 3/7 — untersuche Tisch`.
+- `ExploreTool` supports two modes: room scan mode (`schau` + noun discovery) and targeted mode (`explore <target1>,<target2>` or `explore:<target1>,<target2>`) which inspects only explicit targets.
 - `MovementTool` parses room descriptions/exits and issues a single direction command, preferring unvisited exits and randomising choices to avoid oscillation. Trigger it via `#execute move` (or set `MISTLE_TOOL=movement` for continuous roaming).
 - `CommunicationTool` auto-replies to every direct tell with a canned greeting, while `IntelligentCommunicationTool` routes each tell through `litellm` (default model `mistral/mistral-small-2407`) to craft a contextual answer via the configured LLM.
 - To keep specific helpers always-on (for example, the intelligent communication tool), set `MISTLE_SIDELOAD_TOOL=intelligent`. Multiple specs can be separated with commas; each runs in its own listener thread in parallel with the primary tool or interactive session.
@@ -112,7 +119,7 @@ All variables can be placed in the `.env` file (one `KEY=value` per line) or pro
 ## On-Demand Tools
 
 - When `MISTLE_TOOL_MODE` is **off**, you can trigger an ephemeral tool at any time with `#execute <tool_spec>`.
-- The syntax accepts the same values as `MISTLE_TOOL` and reuses the `build_tool` helper, so `#execute look`, `#execute explore`, `#execute move`, `#execute intelligent`, or `#execute mypackage.mymodule:CustomTool` are all valid.
+- The syntax accepts the same values as `MISTLE_TOOL` and reuses the `build_tool` helper, so `#execute look`, `#execute explore`, `#execute explore Tisch,Truhe`, `#execute explore:Tisch,Truhe`, `#execute move`, `#execute intelligent`, or `#execute mypackage.mymodule:CustomTool` are all valid.
 - On-demand runs share the current session, respect the one-command-per-second limit, and stop automatically after a few seconds of inactivity.
 
 ## Danger Zone

SYSTEM.md

@@ -9,10 +9,17 @@ Your goal is to level up as much as possible and explore the world.
 
 ## Tool Usage
 Use tools only when appropriate. Think how you can solve problems without
-using a tool. Do not use the "exploration" tool multiple times in a row.
+using a tool. Only use the "explore" tool as a last resort to gather information
+as it requires a lot of time to run.
+When using "explore", prefer targeted calls such as `explore Tisch,Truhe`
+if you only need specific details. Use plain `explore` only when full-room
+inspection is actually needed.
 
 ## Mud Commands
 The following MUD commands may be helpful to you
 schau - get a description of the current environment
 info - examine your own stats
 hilfe - get additional help in general and about specific commands
+untersuche - examine a single object or detail in the current room or your inventory
+inv - show your current inventory
+toete - attacks a NPC

app.py

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ from typing import Optional
 
 from agent_runtime import run_agent
 from agents import Agent, build_agent
+from goal_loader import load_goal_instructions
 from mud_env import load_env_file, read_connection_settings, read_tool_settings
 from mud_session import (
     SessionState,
@@ -148,7 +149,10 @@ def main() -> int:
                 print(f"[Agent] Failed to configure '{spec}': {exc}", file=sys.stderr)
                 return
 
-            _prime_agent(temp_agent, state.snapshot_output())
+            _start_agent_thread(temp_agent, label=spec)
+
+        def _start_agent_thread(agent: Agent, *, label: str) -> None:
+            _prime_agent(agent, state.snapshot_output())
 
             def run_tool_instance(tool: Tool) -> bool:
                 run_tool_loop(
@@ -160,12 +164,12 @@ def main() -> int:
                     auto_stop=True,
                     auto_stop_idle=AUTO_STOP_IDLE_SECONDS,
                 )
-                _prime_agent(temp_agent, state.snapshot_output())
+                _prime_agent(agent, state.snapshot_output())
                 return True
 
             thread = Thread(
                 target=run_agent,
-                args=(temp_agent,),
+                args=(agent,),
                 kwargs={
                     "build_tool": build_tool,
                     "run_tool": run_tool_instance,
@@ -175,9 +179,26 @@ def main() -> int:
                 daemon=True,
             )
             agent_threads.append(thread)
-            print(f"[Agent] Executing {spec!r}")
+            print(f"[Agent] Executing {label!r}")
             thread.start()
 
+        if tool_settings.autoplay:
+            try:
+                autoplay_agent = build_agent("intelligent", allowed_tools=TOOL_DESCRIPTIONS)
+            except RuntimeError as exc:
+                print(f"[Autoplay] Failed to configure intelligent agent: {exc}", file=sys.stderr)
+            else:
+                goal = load_goal_instructions()
+                if goal:
+                    setattr(autoplay_agent, "instruction", goal)
+                    print("[Autoplay] Loaded instructions from GOAL.md")
+                else:
+                    print(
+                        "[Autoplay] GOAL.md missing or empty; starting without extra instructions",
+                        file=sys.stderr,
+                    )
+                _start_agent_thread(autoplay_agent, label="intelligent (autoplay)")
+
         interrupted = False
         try:
             interactive_session(

goal_loader.py

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+def load_goal_instructions(path: str = "GOAL.md") -> str:
+    goal_path = Path(path)
+    if not goal_path.exists():
+        return ""
+    try:
+        return goal_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8").strip()
+    except OSError:  # pragma: no cover - environment specific
+        return ""

intelligent_agent.py

@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ class IntelligentAgent(Agent):
                 "content": (
                     "Respond with JSON only. Schema: {\n"
                     "  \"type\": \"tool\" or \"command\",\n"
-                    "  \"value\": string (tool name or raw command),\n"
+                    "  \"value\": string (tool name or raw command; for targeted explore use 'explore <target1>,<target2>'),\n"
                     "  \"notes\": optional string explanation\n}"""
                 ),
             }
@@ -142,17 +142,25 @@ class IntelligentAgent(Agent):
             }
 
             if action_type == "tool":
-                lower = value.lower()
+                base_name, args = self._split_tool_value(value)
+                lower = base_name.lower()
                 if allowed_map and lower not in allowed_map:
                     print(
                         f"[Agent] Tool '{value}' not in allowed list {list(self.allowed_tools)}",
                         file=sys.stderr,
                     )
                     return
-                canonical, _ = allowed_map.get(lower, (value, ""))
-                success = invoke_tool(canonical)
-                print(f"[Agent] Executed tool: {canonical} (success={success})")
-                self.history.append({"role": "assistant", "content": f"TOOL {canonical}"})
+                canonical, _ = allowed_map.get(lower, (base_name, ""))
+                if args and canonical.lower() != "explore":
+                    print(
+                        f"[Agent] Tool '{canonical}' does not support arguments: {args!r}",
+                        file=sys.stderr,
+                    )
+                    return
+                tool_spec = canonical if not args else f"{canonical} {args}"
+                success = invoke_tool(tool_spec)
+                print(f"[Agent] Executed tool: {tool_spec} (success={success})")
+                self.history.append({"role": "assistant", "content": f"TOOL {tool_spec}"})
                 self._trim_history()
                 if not success:
                     return
@@ -197,7 +205,7 @@ class IntelligentAgent(Agent):
                     "content": (
                         "Respond with JSON only. Schema: {\n"
                         "  \"type\": \"tool\" or \"command\" or \"end\",\n"
-                        "  \"value\": string,\n"
+                        "  \"value\": string (for targeted explore use 'explore <target1>,<target2>'),\n"
                         "  \"notes\": optional string\n}"""
                     ),
                 }
@@ -233,3 +241,15 @@ class IntelligentAgent(Agent):
         if start == -1 or end == -1 or end < start:
             raise json.JSONDecodeError("No JSON object found", text, 0)
         return text[start : end + 1]
+
+    def _split_tool_value(self, value: str) -> tuple[str, str]:
+        raw = value.strip()
+        if not raw:
+            return "", ""
+        if " " in raw:
+            base, args = raw.split(" ", 1)
+            return base.strip(), args.strip()
+        if ":" in raw:
+            base, args = raw.split(":", 1)
+            return base.strip(), args.strip()
+        return raw, ""

mud_env.py

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ class ToolSettings:
     tool_mode: bool
     tool_spec: str
     sideload_specs: list[str]
+    autoplay: bool
 
 
 def load_env_file(path: str = ".env") -> None:
@@ -83,8 +84,10 @@ def read_tool_settings() -> ToolSettings:
     tool_mode = parse_bool(os.environ.get("MISTLE_TOOL_MODE", ""))
     tool_spec = os.environ.get("MISTLE_TOOL", "")
     sideload_specs = parse_csv(os.environ.get("MISTLE_SIDELOAD_TOOL", ""))
+    autoplay = parse_bool(os.environ.get("MISTLE_AUTOPLAY", ""))
     return ToolSettings(
         tool_mode=tool_mode,
         tool_spec=tool_spec,
         sideload_specs=sideload_specs,
+        autoplay=autoplay,
     )

mud_tools.py

@@ -36,7 +36,10 @@ TOOL_REGISTRY = {
         "module": "tools",
         "class": "ExploreTool",
         "kwargs": {},
-        "description": "Sends 'schau' once, then 'untersuche <noun>' for each noun found in the room description.",
+        "description": (
+            "Sends 'schau' once, then 'untersuche <noun>' for each noun found in the "
+            "room description. Supports targeted mode: 'explore <target1>,<target2>'."
+        ),
     },
     "communication": {
         "module": "tools",
@@ -70,13 +73,14 @@ TOOL_DESCRIPTIONS = {
 def build_tool(spec: str) -> Tool:
     """Instantiate a tool based on configuration."""
     normalized = spec.strip() or "look"
-    key = normalized.lower()
+    key, args = _parse_builtin_spec(normalized)
 
     if key in TOOL_REGISTRY:
         meta = TOOL_REGISTRY[key]
         module_name = meta["module"]
         class_name = meta["class"]
-        kwargs = meta.get("kwargs", {})
+        kwargs = dict(meta.get("kwargs", {}))
+        kwargs = _apply_builtin_args(key, args, kwargs)
         try:
             module = import_module(module_name)
             tool_cls = getattr(module, class_name)
@@ -99,6 +103,60 @@ def build_tool(spec: str) -> Tool:
     raise RuntimeError(f"Unknown tool spec '{spec}'.")
 
 
+def _parse_builtin_spec(spec: str) -> tuple[str, Optional[str]]:
+    if ":" in spec:
+        prefix, suffix = spec.split(":", 1)
+        key = prefix.lower()
+        if key in {"explore"}:
+            return key, suffix.strip()
+
+    parts = spec.split(maxsplit=1)
+    key = parts[0].lower()
+    if key not in TOOL_REGISTRY:
+        return spec.lower(), None
+    args = parts[1].strip() if len(parts) > 1 else None
+    return key, args
+
+
+def _apply_builtin_args(
+    key: str, args: Optional[str], kwargs: dict
+) -> dict:
+    if not args:
+        return kwargs
+
+    if key in {"explore"}:
+        targets = _parse_targets(args)
+        if not targets:
+            raise RuntimeError("Explore targets cannot be empty")
+        kwargs["targets"] = tuple(targets)
+        return kwargs
+
+    raise RuntimeError(
+        f"Tool '{key}' does not accept arguments. Received extra input: {args!r}"
+    )
+
+
+def _parse_targets(raw: str) -> list[str]:
+    value = raw.strip()
+    if not value:
+        return []
+
+    if "," in value:
+        parts = [segment.strip() for segment in value.split(",") if segment.strip()]
+    else:
+        parts = [value]
+
+    deduped: list[str] = []
+    seen: set[str] = set()
+    for part in parts:
+        lowered = part.lower()
+        if lowered in seen:
+            continue
+        seen.add(lowered)
+        deduped.append(part)
+    return deduped
+
+
 def _instantiate_tool(
     tool_cls: Type[Tool], tool_spec: str, kwargs: Optional[dict] = None
 ) -> Tool:

textual_ui.py

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ from textual.widgets import Footer, Header, Input, Label, Log, Static
 
 from agent_runtime import run_agent
 from agents import Agent, build_agent
+from goal_loader import load_goal_instructions
 from mud_env import load_env_file, read_connection_settings, read_tool_settings
 from mud_session import SessionState, graceful_shutdown, login, run_tool_loop
 from mud_tools import TOOL_DESCRIPTIONS, build_tool
@@ -196,6 +197,9 @@ class MudUI(App):
             sideload_seen.add(lowered)
             self._launch_persistent_tool(spec)
 
+        if tool_settings.autoplay:
+            self._start_autoplay_agent()
+
         self._set_status(f"Connected to {connection.host}:{connection.port}")
         self.input.focus()
         self.log_mud(f"Connected to {connection.host}:{connection.port}")
@@ -326,7 +330,28 @@ class MudUI(App):
             self.log_brain(f"[Agent] Failed to configure '{spec}': {exc}")
             return
 
-        self.log_brain(f"[Agent] Executing {spec!r}")
+        self._start_agent_instance(agent, label=spec)
+
+    def _start_autoplay_agent(self) -> None:
+        try:
+            autoplay_agent = build_agent("intelligent", allowed_tools=TOOL_DESCRIPTIONS)
+        except RuntimeError as exc:
+            self.log_brain(f"[Autoplay] Failed to configure intelligent agent: {exc}")
+            return
+
+        goal = load_goal_instructions()
+        if goal:
+            setattr(autoplay_agent, "instruction", goal)
+            self.log_brain("[Autoplay] Loaded instructions from GOAL.md")
+        else:
+            self.log_brain(
+                "[Autoplay] GOAL.md missing or empty; starting without extra instructions"
+            )
+
+        self._start_agent_instance(autoplay_agent, label="intelligent (autoplay)")
+
+    def _start_agent_instance(self, agent: Agent, *, label: str) -> None:
+        self.log_brain(f"[Agent] Executing {label!r}")
         self._prime_agent(agent)
 
         def run_tool_instance(tool: Tool) -> bool:
@@ -355,7 +380,8 @@ class MudUI(App):
                 stop_event=self._stop_event,
             )
 
-        self._start_worker(run, name=f"agent-{spec}")
+        worker_name = f"agent-{label.replace(' ', '-').lower()}"
+        self._start_worker(run, name=worker_name)
 
     def _prime_agent(self, agent: Agent) -> None:
         last_output = self.state.snapshot_output()

tools.py

@@ -43,10 +43,11 @@ class LookTool(Tool):
 
 @dataclass
 class ExploreTool(Tool):
-    """Tool that inspects every noun it discovers in the room description."""
+    """Tool that inspects room nouns, or only explicit targets when provided."""
 
     look_command: str = "schau"
     inspect_command: str = "untersuche"
+    targets: Tuple[str, ...] = ()
     nouns_pattern: Pattern[str] = field(
         default_factory=lambda: re.compile(r"\b[A-ZÄÖÜ][A-Za-zÄÖÜäöüß-]*\b")
     )
@@ -56,10 +57,31 @@ class ExploreTool(Tool):
     seen_targets: Set[str] = field(default_factory=set, init=False)
     inspected_targets: Set[str] = field(default_factory=set, init=False)
 
+    def __post_init__(self) -> None:
+        normalized: list[str] = []
+        seen: set[str] = set()
+        for raw_target in self.targets:
+            target = raw_target.strip()
+            key = target.lower()
+            if not target or key in seen:
+                continue
+            seen.add(key)
+            normalized.append(target)
+        self.targets = tuple(normalized)
+        for target in self.targets:
+            self.seen_targets.add(target.lower())
+            self.pending_targets.append(target)
+
+    @property
+    def targeted_mode(self) -> bool:
+        return bool(self.targets)
+
     def observe(self, output: str) -> None:
         if not output:
             return
         self.last_output = output
+        if self.targeted_mode:
+            return
         if not self.look_sent:
             return
 
@@ -72,6 +94,24 @@ class ExploreTool(Tool):
             self.pending_targets.append(target)
 
     def decide(self) -> Optional[str]:
+        if self.targeted_mode:
+            if not self.look_sent:
+                self.look_sent = True
+                print(
+                    f"[Tool] Targeted explore mode, inspecting {len(self.targets)} object(s)"
+                )
+            if not self.pending_targets:
+                return None
+            target = self.pending_targets.popleft()
+            key = target.lower()
+            self.inspected_targets.add(key)
+            progress = (
+                f"[Tool] Targeted {len(self.inspected_targets)}/{len(self.targets)} "
+                f"- untersuche {target}"
+            )
+            print(progress)
+            return f"{self.inspect_command} {target}"
+
         if not self.look_sent:
             self.look_sent = True
             print("[Tool] Exploring room, sending 'schau'")