---
phase: 01-core-infrastructure
plan: 02
subsystem: infra
tags: [workspace, directory-management, project-isolation, pytest]

# Dependency graph
requires: []
provides:
  - Workspace dataclass with path properties for isolated project directories
  - WorkspaceManager for workspace lifecycle (create/destroy/exists)
  - Test fixtures for isolated workspace testing
affects: [session-management, gsd-integration]

# Tech tracking
tech-stack:
  added: [pytest, dataclasses]
  patterns: [fixture-based testing, temporary directory isolation]

key-files:
  created:
    - src/gsd_openclaw/workspace.py
    - tests/conftest.py
  modified:
    - tests/test_workspace.py

key-decisions:
  - "Allow custom root path injection for testing isolation"
  - "Idempotent create() - safe to call multiple times"
  - "Use dataclass for Workspace to reduce boilerplate"

patterns-established:
  - "Pattern 1: tmp_path fixture for isolated directory testing"
  - "Pattern 2: yield fixtures with automatic cleanup"

requirements-completed: [SESS-06]

# Metrics
duration: 4 min
completed: 2026-03-10
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# Phase 1 Plan 2: Workspace Directory Management Summary

**Workspace dataclass and WorkspaceManager for project-isolated directory structure with TDD-tested create/destroy/exists operations.**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 4 min
- **Started:** 2026-03-10T16:32:56Z
- **Completed:** 2026-03-10T16:37:03Z
- **Tasks:** 3
- **Files modified:** 4

## Accomplishments
- Workspace dataclass with all path properties (root, gsd_dir, state_path, etc.)
- WorkspaceManager with idempotent create(), destroy(), exists() operations
- Test fixtures for isolated workspace testing (tmp_workspaces_root, workspace_manager)
- Project isolation verified - multiple projects have separate workspace directories

## Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

1. **Task 1: Implement Workspace dataclass with path properties** - `2a0a643` (test - RED phase)
2. **Task 1 & 2: Implement Workspace and WorkspaceManager** - `9acf258` (feat - GREEN phase)
3. **Task 3: Create test fixtures for workspace testing** - `6e41bff` (test)

**Plan metadata:** (pending)

_Note: TDD tasks had multiple commits (test -> feat)_

## Files Created/Modified
- `src/gsd_openclaw/workspace.py` - Workspace dataclass and WorkspaceManager (143 lines)
- `tests/test_workspace.py` - Test cases for workspace operations (9 tests)
- `tests/conftest.py` - Pytest fixtures for isolated testing
- `src/gsd_openclaw/__init__.py` - Updated exports to include Workspace, WorkspaceManager

## Decisions Made
- Allow custom root path injection for testing (avoids polluting ~/gsd-workspaces)
- Idempotent create() using mkdir(exist_ok=True)
- Use Python dataclass for Workspace to reduce boilerplate code

## Deviations from Plan

### Auto-fixed Issues

**1. [Rule 3 - Blocking] Created virtual environment for pytest**
- **Found during:** Task 1 (test execution)
- **Issue:** System Python is externally managed, cannot install pytest globally
- **Fix:** Created .venv virtual environment and installed pytest there
- **Files modified:** .venv/ (created)
- **Verification:** Tests run successfully with .venv/bin/python -m pytest
- **Committed in:** Not committed (venv is in .gitignore by convention)

**2. [Rule 3 - Blocking] Fixed __init__.py import conflict**
- **Found during:** Task 1 (test execution)
- **Issue:** __init__.py tried to import StateManager which raised NotImplementedError on import
- **Fix:** Updated __init__.py to only import SessionState from state_manager, added Workspace exports
- **Files modified:** src/gsd_openclaw/__init__.py
- **Verification:** All 9 tests pass
- **Committed in:** 9acf258 (Task 1 & 2 commit)

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**Total deviations:** 2 auto-fixed (2 blocking)
**Impact on plan:** Both were necessary to complete the task. No scope creep.

## Issues Encountered
None - all tasks completed as planned after resolving blocking issues.

## User Setup Required
None - no external service configuration required.

## Next Phase Readiness
- Workspace infrastructure ready for session management integration
- Test fixtures established for future workspace-dependent tests
- Directory structure follows CONTEXT.md specification

## Self-Check: PASSED

- workspace.py: FOUND
- test_workspace.py: FOUND
- conftest.py: FOUND
- Commit 2a0a643: FOUND
- Commit 9acf258: FOUND
- Commit 6e41bff: FOUND

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*Phase: 01-core-infrastructure*
*Completed: 2026-03-10*