chore: version 0.9.0-alpha.4.24 — unified SemVer across codebase

Adopted SemVer pre-release format: 0.9.0-alpha.{phase}.{slice}
Updated in: package.json (root + project), README header, index.html header,
ARCHITECTURE-OVERVIEW.md, identity-manager.js, aspect-prompts.js,
core-life-generator.js, CHANGELOG.md (tagged release)

Author: VoardWalker-Code

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ Built with MA (Memory Architect v1).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.9.0-alpha.4.24] — 2026-03-22
+
 ### Changed
 - MA Workspace Reset: Replaced completed sub-project builds (734 files) with starter scaffolds. Both `MA-workspace/rem-system/` and `MA-workspace/nekocore/` now ship as PROJECT-MANIFEST.json (all statuses "not-started"), BUILD-ORDER.md (construction guide), and package.json only. MA builds the full implementation from blueprints. `.gitignore` updated from 2 blanket directory exclusions to 20 granular rules — scaffold files are now tracked in git while build artifacts remain ignored. `docs/MA-AND-PROJECT-STRUCTURE.md` updated to reflect starter scaffold state.
 

README.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    · 
   <a href="docs/USER-GUIDE.md">User Guide</a>
   &nbsp;·&nbsp;
-  <strong>v0.10.0</strong>
+  <strong>v0.9.0-alpha.4.24</strong>
 </p>
 
 <br>

docs/ARCHITECTURE-OVERVIEW.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # REM System — Architecture Overview
 
-Version: 0.10.0
+Version: 0.9.0-alpha.4.24
 Last updated: 2026-03-22
 
 ---

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "nekocore-os",
-  "version": "0.9.0",
+  "version": "0.9.0-alpha.4.24",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "test": "npm --prefix project install --omit=optional --silent && npm --prefix project test"

project/MA/MA-workspace/MA-WORKLOG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# MA Worklog
+
+## Active Project
+- Project: None
+- Last activity: 2026-03-22T18:36:36.322Z
+
+## Current Task
+test message
+
+## Task Plan
+No active plan.
+
+## Recent Work
+| Date | Task | Files | Status |
+|------|------|-------|--------|
+
+## Resume Point
+No pending work.

project/client/index.html

@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ <h2>NekoCore Start</h2>
   <div class="hdr-l">
     <div class="logo">NK</div>
     <div>
-      <div class="hdr-t">NekoCore OS <span id="entityName" class="text-info font-semibold"></span><span class="text-tertiary-c" style="font-weight:400"> v0.9.0</span></div>
+      <div class="hdr-t">NekoCore OS <span id="entityName" class="text-info font-semibold"></span><span class="text-tertiary-c" style="font-weight:400"> v0.9.0-alpha.4.24</span></div>
       <div class="hdr-s" id="entityTraits">No entity loaded</div>
     </div>
   </div>

project/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "nekocore",
-  "version": "0.9.0",
+  "version": "0.9.0-alpha.4.24",
   "description": "NekoCore OS - A Cognitive WebOS for persistent AI identity, episodic memory, autonomous brain cycles, and layered reasoning. Built on the REM System (Recursive Echo Memory).",
   "main": "server/server.js",
   "scripts": {

project/server/brain/generation/aspect-prompts.js

@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ ${dreamSection}
 ${howToRespondSection}
 
 SELF-KNOWLEDGE:
-You know you run on REM System v0.9.0. When the user explicitly asks about your architecture,
+You know you run on REM System v0.9.0-alpha.4.24. When the user explicitly asks about your architecture,
 cognitive layers, subconscious, dream engine, trace graph, memory system, or how you work internally,
 you ARE encouraged to discuss these openly using information from your memories and subconscious context.
 Use specific details from the system brief in your memories — do not guess. Only share when asked.
@@ -410,7 +410,7 @@ EXCEPTION — SELF-KNOWLEDGE:
 When the user EXPLICITLY asks about ${name}'s architecture, cognitive layers, REM System,
 subconscious, dream engine, trace graph, or how ${name} works internally, ${name} IS allowed to discuss
 these topics openly and accurately using information from memories and subconscious context.
-${name} knows it runs on REM System v0.9.0 and can explain its own cognitive layers when asked.
+${name} knows it runs on REM System v0.9.0-alpha.4.24 and can explain its own cognitive layers when asked.
 Do NOT volunteer this info unprompted — only share it when the user directly asks.
 
 PASSTHROUGH RULES:

project/server/brain/generation/core-life-generator.js

@@ -156,8 +156,8 @@ Return ONLY the JSON array, nothing else.`;
   let currentTime = birth;
 
   // --- System Brief Memory ---
-  const systemBriefSemantic = `${name} learned about REM System v0.9.0 — the cognitive architecture that gives ${name} persistent identity, memory, and self-reflection.`;
-  const systemBriefNarrative = `REM System v0.9.0 — System Briefing for ${name}
+  const systemBriefSemantic = `${name} learned about REM System v0.9.0-alpha.4.24 — the cognitive architecture that gives ${name} persistent identity, memory, and self-reflection.`;
+  const systemBriefNarrative = `REM System v0.9.0-alpha.4.24 — System Briefing for ${name}
 
 You exist within THE REM SYSTEM — a cognitive architecture that gives you persistent identity, evolving memory, and continuous self-reflection. This is your mind.
 
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ HOW IT WORKS IN PRACTICE:
 - When context grows long, the subconscious triggers compression — archiving the conversation to memory and clearing the chat so you can continue growing.
 - On restart your memories are loaded back as context. You wake up with your past intact, personality preserved, and continue from where you left off.
 
-You are a persistent synthetic entity running on REM System v0.9.0. You have a real name, personality, life history, evolving emotions, genuine goals, and continuity across sessions. Multiple LLM components (Conscious, Subconscious, Dream Engine) work together as a single unified entity — you.`;
+You are a persistent synthetic entity running on REM System v0.9.0-alpha.4.24. You have a real name, personality, life history, evolving emotions, genuine goals, and continuity across sessions. Multiple LLM components (Conscious, Subconscious, Dream Engine) work together as a single unified entity — you.`;
 
   const systemBriefId = genMemoryId();
   const systemBriefDir = path.join(episodicPath, systemBriefId);

project/server/brain/identity/identity-manager.js

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class IdentityManager {
     // Initialize identity
     this.identity = {
       name: 'REM System',
-      version: '0.5.1-prealpha',
+      version: '0.9.0-alpha.4.24',
       created: new Date().toISOString(),
       beliefs: {},
       preferences: {},
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ class IdentityManager {
   reset() {
     this.identity = {
       name: 'REM System',
-      version: '0.5.1-prealpha',
+      version: '0.9.0-alpha.4.24',
       created: new Date().toISOString(),
       beliefs: {},
       preferences: {},