Expanded Cognitive Debugger Guide

Cognitive Debugger

Visual introspection into Syntra Kernel’s cognition

The Cognitive Debugger is a real‑time visualization tool that allows developers to inspect Syntra Kernel’s internal cognitive processes.

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🧠 Core Features

1. World‑Model Graph

• Entities
• Relationships
• Causal links
• UI elements

2. ThoughtStream Timeline

• Cognitive events
• Memory access
• Plan generation
• Simulation branches
• Action execution

3. Agent Activity Monitor

• Active agents
• Message passing
• Scheduling patterns

4. Simulation Explorer

• Branch trees
• Risk scores
• Counterfactual outcomes

5. Constraint Inspector

• Violations
• Enforcement logs
• Safety checks

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🔍 Debugging Workflow

1. Run a trial

cargo run --bin first_intent

2. Open the dashboard

http://localhost:3000

3. Inspect ThoughtStream

Look for:

• plan generation
• memory queries
• world‑model updates

4. Explore the world‑model graph

Check:

• entity structure
• causal consistency

5. Replay cognition

Use the timeline scrubber.

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🌟 Summary

The Cognitive Debugger makes Syntra Kernel:

• transparent
• interpretable
• debuggable
• safe

It is essential for cognitive development.